rjs*-" f 636.1 B74 ACCESSION NOT TO BE TAKEN FROM THE LIBRARY FORM NO. 37 2M-2-20 VOLUME LI. No. 1. "+T b3b-\ ^2> 74 -" 447845 SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1907. Subscription — $3.00 Per Year THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 6, 1907. Starting, Payments Due Aug. 4th, 1907 FOR TWO AND THREE YEAR OLDS Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes~4 and 5 For the Race Meeting1 To Be Held at Santa Rosa, Aug. 14, 15, 16, 17, 1907 FUTURITY STAKE No. 4, $6000 FUTURITY STAKE No. 5, $7000 (Por Three-Year- Olds) ON 3-YEAR-OLD TEOTTEES $50 ON 3-YEAE-OLL FACERS $35 (For Two-Year-Olds) OUT 2-YEAE-OLD TROTTERS $35 ON 2-YEAB-OLD FACERS $25 Money Divided. $1250 for Two -Year- Old Trotters. $750 for Two-Year-Old Facers. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner of Trot. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner of Face. Money Divided. $2000 for Three-Year-Old Trotters. $1000 for Three-Year-Old Facers. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner of Trot. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner of Face. $100 for Owner Stallion Sire of Winner of 3-Year-Old Trot When Mare was Bred $100 for Owner Stallion Sire of Winner of 3-Year-Old Face When Mare was Bred Nominators must designate when making payments to start whether the horse is a trotter or pacer. Two-Year-Olds that start are not barred from starting again at three years old. Make payments to the Secretary. E. P. HEALD, President. F. W. KELLEY, Secretary, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. Stallion Cards Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGEESS TABULATED Giving Performances of the get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Ca!. FOR SALE. 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"HOWARD SHOFvTHORNS"-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. „o C0PA/By| . CAPSULES 9 Saturday, July 6, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN (Established 1SS2.) 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 »] 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. COLONEL WALTER TRACY CHESTER, the great- est and most accurate compiler ever connected with trotting and pacing statistics, is dead. Col. Chester was on the staff of the American Horse Breeder of Boston and was known to the readers of that journal as "Griffen," over which name he wrote. His death is a great loss, and his department will be greatly missed by all turf editors and students of breeding. The American Horse Breeder gives the following ac- count of his life: "Colonel Chester was a native of Buffalo, N. Y., where he was born in 1843. He gradu- ated from Yale College in the class of 1861, and soon after entered the Union army as captain in a com- pany of the 94th New York Volunteers. He was promoted through different grades, and was made a staff officer with the rank of colonel. After the close of the war, Colonel Chester entered the field of jour- nalism. He was an expert statistician, and finally became the editor of the Spirit of The Times. Later he' was connected with the Turf, Field and Farm, edited by Hamilton Busbey, and contributed regularly to the statistical departments of that paper. While connected with the Turf, Field and Farm, he com- piled the valuable work known as Chester's Complete Trotting and Pacing Records, which was published in 1884, and contained an account of all the principal trotting and pacing races of America from the earliest dates of trotting to the close of 1883. He continued to issue a supplement every year, giving the result of all the races of that year up to and including the season of 1890. Colonel Chester was for a time lo- cated at Middlebury, Vt, and assisted Joseph Battell in compiling his works on the horse. During the past two years he has been located at Hartford, Conn., and has had charge of the statistical department of this, paper. Griffin's Corner has been very popular. Colonel Chester was of a genial disposition. He made many friends and retained them. He will be greatly missed and sincerely mourned. 'May his ashes rest in peace.' " the delegates to the Irrigation Congress and there is not a particle of doubt but it will be accepted by a very large proportion of those in attendance. THE OPPORTUNITY for the people of Yolo county to bring a large number of visitors and tourists into their section is offered this year by the assembling of the Irrigation Congress at Sacramento during the first week in September. During the last four days of that week there is to be held at Woodland one of the best harness race meetings of the California Circuit. Of th several thousand people from all parts of the United States who will attend this Con- gress with their friends and families, a very large proportion could without doubt be induced to join an excursion to Woodland on one day of the meet- ing. This excusion could leave Sacramento in the morning, stop at Davisville, where the new State Agricultural Farm could be inspected, and then proceed to Woodland for the races and a horse par- ade during the afternoon, 'ine possibilities of such a day for Woodland and Yolo county are great, and we do not doubt in the least that if the Yolo County Board of Trade should take this matter up, that the greatest crowd of people ever seen in Woodland would result. All classes of people enjoy good con- tests between highly bred horses, and the race meet- ing at Woodland track would furnish them the chance to indulge in this pastime. . If it were known that such an excursion was to be run from Sacramento, the trains from all other points within a radius of one hundred miles of Woodland would be crowded with people anxious to be there on such an occa- sion. Yolo never had such an opportunity to show to "the wise men of the East" her beautiful vine- yards, orchards, alfalfa fields and fine stock farms. Let the Woodland business men and the promoters of the fair and race meeting make an effort to have Yolo Day made a part of the entertainment offered FIFTY YEARS is a long time for a breeding farm to have been in existence in California, but such is the record of the Howard Cattle Company, that began breeding Shorthorn cattle in this State in 1S57, when it was established by W. D. M. Howard, so well known to early Californians as the first president of the Society of California Pioneers. Mr. Howard pur- chased in New York in 1857 and brought to this State the two cows. Miss Nightingale and Hopeful, and the two bulls, Orion and Young Belvidere. Ever since that importation the herd has been maintained at a high standard and is to-day one of the best in ^merica. This company has just issued its semi- centennial catalogue, an elegantly printed and beau- tifully illustrated book of fifty-two pages, from the Murdock Press. Persons interested in this grand breed of cattle, who desire one of these catalogues, should address the company at its main office, 641 Mission street, San Francisco. THE REGISTRATION of every horse starting in a pacing or trotting race should be compulsory. It is the very best plan to catch the ringers and will simplify mattesr greatly in compiling the breeding register, as well as working good in many other ways. All that is necessary to bring about this registration is for the National and American Association to pass a rule that before any horse can start on an asso- ciation track a full description of the horse, with his pedigree so far as known, shall be filed with a repre- sentative of the two associations and that a list of all horses so registered shall be printed every year. A fee of one dollar required for each registration would pay all the expenses. The next congress of the two associations should provide for this. MR. H. K. DEVEREUX of Cleveland is sending out a neat little folder with the title, "How the Mc- Kerrons Have Sold." The front page has a fine half-tone engraving of the head of his noted stallion, John A. McKerron 2:04%, while the inside pages contain the pedigree of this horse and a summary of foals by him that have been sold to date at auction or private sale. It is a remarkable showing, as it sets forth that two three-year-olds by John A. Mc- Kerron have averaged $3,755 each, six two-year-olds $2,233 each, and six yearlings $825 each. A weanling sold for $260 at auction. The total for fifteen head of McKerrons sold was $25,160, and average of $1,677 per head. THERE is in this office an autograph letter signed "J. D. Carr, Salinas, Cal.," and addressed to Ben E. Harris, Esq., San Francisco. Both these gentlemen have crossed the dark river. The letter is of much interest as it gives in Mr. Carr's hand writing, the breeding of the stallion known as Carr's Mambrino, and registered as Mambrino 1789, which reads as follows: "Carr's Mambrino was by Mambrino Patch- en, who was a full brother of Lady Thorn. Mam- brino Patchen was by Mambrino Chief. Carr's Mam- brino's first dam was by Mambrino Chief also; his second dam by imported Jordan, third dam by Ber- tram, fourth dam by Cherokee, the two last both thoroughbred horses. ALTHOUGH tne season has only just opened in the East, the ringers are beginning to appear and a half dozen horses have already been held up for identification. California has never been troubled with this evil to any extent, but secretaries should keep their eyes open, and see that each horse is fully identified before permitting him to start. About the only possible chance to get in a ringer here in Cali- fornia, where all the horsemen know each other and the horses in training, is by bringing one from the East, as was done in the famous Walter K. case. THOSE WHO ATTEND the race meetings at Santa Rosa and Petaluma next month will have a chance to compare California and Missouri starting methods. Ed. R. Smith of Los Angeles will do the starting at Santa Rosa, while H. E. Woods of i.iissouri will say the word at the Petaluma meeting. Mr. Woods is said to be one of the best starters in the middle West and has done the starting on the North Pacific Circuit for the past three years. the baled article is bringing as ^gh as $13 there. Still the difference between that price and the $21 to $25 per ton asked in San Franc^see .seems more than a fair profit requires. THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASOM. , GOOD HAY is selling loose in the fields in the vicinity of Salinas and Hollister for $9 a ton, and The trotting season has just commenced and (e'-h few weeks will be in. full swing. Would it not be well for the officers of the various trotting associa- tions to go into committee and discuss the important subject as to how they can make their meetings ' more popular with the general public. It can be laid down as a fundamental fact that the lack of atten tion to details and the want of punctuality in the conduct of light harness racing are the principal rea- sons for the light attendance. There are other causes and we will therefore refer to a few points which require the most careful attention of the race track manager or secretary who really wishes to make his meeting popular with the public. We shall assume in the first place that he has arranged a liberal program of purses and secured good entry lists in all the classes. There will be good fields of horses in every race. The next im- portant matter is the selection of the occupants of the judge's stand and the starter. Upon that to a large extent depends the success or failure of the meeting. Fortunately of late years all associations of any importance employ a professional starter, who must be licensed by the parent association, so that now we have a reputable number of men of honesty and ability who when the horses come under their jurisdiction can attend to their duties. We regret to say that the judge's stand, with the exception of the Grand Circuit and a few important meetings, is still in the same position it was since the year 1812. The amateur judge is still to the fore. As there is no rule compelling the apointment of a paid presid- ing judge, the vigilant and wide-awake secretary who wishes to avoid bad decisions and subsequent pro- tests with ultimate expensive appeals to the boards of review will look very carefully around and select the very best man who is acquainted with the rules and knows the horses, to fill the place. If he suc- ceeds he is a very lucky man. But when he has got his presiding judge and starter he will be wise if he impresses upon them the absolute necessity of getting the horses out on time, starting on time, avoiding all long scoring and so pushing the card through that there are no tedi- ous waits between heats and that the card is com- pleted before 6 o'clock. How often when the first race is announced to begin at 2 o'clock is the starting bell sounded at 2:30 and it is 3 o'clock before the first heat is in progress, with the result that the last heat is decided near sundown with one or two races unfinished. In the meantime from 5 : 30 there has been a steady stream of spectators from the grandstand homeward bound and when the last heat is over, only the track officials, the trainers, owners and drivers and a few regulars are there to hear the old announcement "the unfinished races are postponed till to-morrow, when racing will begin at 1 o'clock sharp." No manager of a theatre could announce his curtain to rise at 8 o'clock and keep the audience till 9 and then at 12 o'clock state that the last act would be given the next evening. Our baseball contests and every other game and sport are governed by commonsense time conditions and , that is the reason the public go to see them. As soon as our trotting managers follow these obviously good examples the public will come and also stay. If the programmes are long and the fields large then associations should follow the wise example of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association and start racing at 1 o'clock prompt, bring out every field for the heats to the minute and thus be able to get a big programme of four races through in time to send the spectators home in good time for dinner. With the average public trotting sport is a pastime, not a study, and like all other amusements it must fit into the time which the public is willing to spend on it. The thoroughbred people under- stand this perfectly. They charge $3 admission, yet they get the crowd, but to the second the races start at 2:30, the last race starts at 5:00 and the vast crowd is at home by 6 o'clock. One more important point, the programmes. The average score card is jumped together in the most careless manner, and is almost unintelligible to the average spectator. In the first place the breeding of the horses is seldom mentioned; color and sex are often, if noted at all, inaccurate; if the colors of the drivers are taken notice of they are often wrong, and to crown the comedy of errors the owners of the horses are named instead of the drivers. A thoroughly vigilant secre- tary will see to it that the public gets a programme with which it can identify the horses and drivers when they come out on the track; then it can in- telligently enjoy the race. How often do we hear the question: "What horse is that in front?" even on a half-mile track, when the horse and driver are in plain view. The great national sport is handi capped by slipshod methods. With good procedure and quick, snappy racing and the same attention to time which the American public demands not merely for its amusements but from its railroads and busi- ness engagements there is every reason to believe that the trotting tracks would attract full grand- stands and a crowded attendance. — Sports Times. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN L Saturday, July 6, 1907. IN TJ?AlttlNG AT SALINAS. Many Good* Testers and Pacers That Will Race on the Circuit. QruV.of the few district agricultural associations in California that has refused to be put out of business • .because an appropriation was not awarded it by the '•■State is the Monterey Agricultural Society, whose 'annual fairs have been held at Salinas for many years past. For a long period the late Jesse D. Carr, known to every stock breeder on the Pacific Coast from Seattle to San Diego, was the president of this organization, and at his death a few years ago. Mr. J. B. Iverson, a pioneer resident of Salinas and one of Monterey county's foremost citizens, suc- ceeded to the presidency and still fills that respon- sible position. With an excellent board of directors and an efficient secretary in the person of Mr. J. J. Kelly, to assist him, Mr. Iverson has in recent years been the leading promoter of the Monterey County Fair, which has given a most creditable live stock exhibit and race meeting every year since the State appropriation was cut off. The citizens of Salinas, recognizing that a county fair is of great benefit to the town where it is held and to the county in general, have been very liberal supporters of the en- terprise, for which the Board of Supervisors of Mon- terey county with wise foresight and good judgment appropriates a goodly sum to be used in giving prem- iums for live stock and other exhibits. The Sherwood Park track, one mile from Salinas, where this annual fair is held, is a fine tract of land on which tnere are numerous excellent stalls, a good grandstand and other necessary buildings, and one of the best training tracks on the whole Pacific Coast. - The track is a mile in circumference, built in regulation manner, and is now under the manage- ment of the well known trainer and leading Futurity winner, Mr. Chas. Whitehead, formerly of Stickton. Mr. Whitehead has been the lessee of the Salinas track for three years, during which time he has trained and driven two winners of the Pacific Breed- ers' - uturity for three-year-old trotters, two win- ners of the Occident Stake, one winner of the Stan- ford Stake and two second money winners of the two'-year-old trotting and one third money winner of the three-year-old pacing divisions 01 the Breeders' Futurity. This is a record for any trainer to be proud of, but Mr. Whitehead modestly says that he could not have been so successful had he not been fortunate enough to have such good colts and such an excellent track to train them on. Salinas track at the present time is in splendid shape. It is well taken care of every day, the work is not slighted and plenty of water is used, until the surface is just right for training purposes. The track is not kept fast, but perfectly safe, which is better, and while tae narrows are set to cut a little deeper than they would were it race week, the foot- ing is moist and springy underneath and does not break away under the feet of the fastest horses worked over it. ihe climate of Salinas valley could not be im- proved on. far enough from the Coast to escape the fogs, it is yet near enough to have the sea air keep the temperature many degrees below the in- tense heat of the big interior valleys of the State. There is plenty of sunshine in the day, but the nights are cool and delightful. The track is one of the most neatly kept that wi have visited in California. Around the stalls the ground is kept clean and well sprinkled, as are all the roaas and walks on the premises, while the county roads leading to it are kept in the same con- dition. At the time of the writer's visit to this track, on Saturday, June 22d. there were four trainers work- ing horses there — Chas. Whitehead, who has the largest string; W. ±1. Williams, formerly of San Jose; W. H. Combs, who recently came there from Hanford. and Russell Gray of Irvington. Mr. Williams has eight head in his string, headed by the bay stallion Sidonis, by St. Nicholas, son of Sidney, owned by Mr. C. J. Caplatzi of Santa Cruz. This horse under Mr. Williams' training, has de- veloped iD ,o one of the most promising trotters in CaVfornia and two weeks ago trotted a mile in th the last quarter in 31% seconds. This _■-' ome for a green trotter, but Sidonis has d the limit of his speed by considerable, and every horseman at Salinas looks upon him as a 2; 10 trotter tnis year. He is out of Hagar Wilkes, an eleven-year-old mare, whose colt was taken from her last year in August that she might be given a few weeks' training for a record at the Salinas fair. She made the mile in 2; 29% at the first attempt, and two days later worked a mile in 2:26. Sidonis is a very stylish trotter, good headed and good gaited. with plenty of knee and hock action, although he wears but nve-ounces in front and three behind. He is well entered on the California Circuit. A brown mare by Wild Nutling, out of a mare by a son of Geo. M. Patchen Jr., is owned by James Smith. This mare has been a mile in 2:20. with the last quarter in 30% seconds. She is considered one of the most promising trotters at the track, as she is a green mare and her speed is natural. Peter Thompson of Watsonville has placed in Mr. Williams' hands a three-year-old filly by Boodle 2:12%. out of an Electioneer mare. She has shown a mile in 2:35 after two months work, and looks like a good prospect. Kermit by Henry Nutwood, dam by Wild Boy, is owned by Frank George of Santa Cruz. He has trotted a mile in 2:1S and been a half in 1:05. He will be seen in the 2.24 trot at the Salinas meeting this month. Diabull is the name given a Diablo pacer with Blue Bull blood on his dam's side that Williams is training for W. Griswold of Los Gatos; 2:12 is the fastest mile Diabull has shown to date, which he did nicely. A good looking bay gelding that will not be raced is also owned by Mr. Griswold. This horse has trotted a mile in 2:23. Harry Cowles owns a three-year-old pacer by Royal Sid, out of a Nut- wood Wilkes mare, that is not staked and will not start this year, which is unfortunate, as she is very promising and has shown a mile in 2:21 with very little work. Mr. Williams had just received a nice three-year- old filly from Louis Estabaugh of San Jose that he will give some work during the summer. She is by Chas. Derby, out of a mare by Brown Jug. and acts like a trotter. Mr. W. H. Combs, a young trainer from Hanford. has only been at Salinas a few weeks, but he has been able to show the boys a high rate of speed ALBERT DIREDA. with two good pacers, the only horses in his string. He has the hoppled horse Doctor W. 2:08% by Robert Basler, that Mr. I. M. Lipson has leased and will race in the 2:08 class through the circuit. The horse looks to be in fine shape and shows as much speed as he ever had. A pacer that fills the eye, however, is the three- year-old Albert Direda, that is entered in the Breed- ers' Futurity, and if no accidents happen should be able to get some of the money, no matter how fast they go, as there seems to be no limit to his speed. As will be seen by the picture accompanying this article, he is almost a model young horse. He is of the Direct type and while not yet keyed up for fast miles, has shown quarters at a two-minute clip and an eighth in 14% seconds . On his breeding he should be able to go the route and be in at the finish in split heat races. His sire is Robert Direct, son of Direct 2:05%, and Daisy Basler by Robert Basler. His dam is Ida May (the dam of Homeward 2:13%, the sire of George G. 2:05%) by Grosvenor 1833: second dam Susie K. by Alaric, son of thor- oughbred Hercuies; third dam Fashion by Jack Hawkins, sire of the second dam of Direct 2:05%. His breeding, like his looks and gait, can hardly be improved upon for a racing pacer. Mr. Combs has him in fine shape, and the colt is as sound as a new dollar. Russell Gray, the colored trainer, has but two in bis stable, both trotters. The trotting mare Ollie B. 2:26% by Nutwood Wilkes, owned by Mr. O. C. Benbow of Irvington, was worked out while we were at the track. She is improving greatly at every trial, and on Saturday did her heats in 2:25%, 2:21%, 2:20% and 2:17%, going good gaited and having a reserve of speed. A two-year-old filly by Nutwood Wilkes out of a Piedmont mare, owned by Thos. Coram of Newark, is moving nicely and has been a mile in 2:48, with a quarter in 38 seconds. She is in the Breeders' Fu- turity. Chas. Whitehead's string is a large one, but all are not in training for the races this year. For Mr. J. B. Iverson he is training the reliable money-getter Princess 2:13%, by Eugeneer, a two- year-old trotter called Ernest S. by Scott McKinney out of a Diablo mare, and the five-year-old gelding North Star 2:13% by Nutwood Wilkes. Princess has been a mile in 2:17 this year, is in good shape and doing all she is asked to. The two-year-old is just beginning to learn the game and outside of being a little too anxious at the start is showing an ex- cellent way of handling his feet and looks as if he might make a very fast trotter. He is out of a Diablo mare and will be a good sized horse. North Star never looked better than he does now. His coat is as smooth and slick as a mole's, his long legs clean and hard and he likes to trot. As those who saw him as a three-year-old when he won the triple crown of California trotting stakes, the Fu- turity, Occident and Stanford, he has, what some writer has asserted no champion trotter ever lacked— a great shoulder. His withers are so high and his shoulder muscles so large and prominent that at first glance he lacks development behind, but while he is not a heavily quartered horse, there is nothing lacking except by comparison with his forehand. His bone is a trifle light for so tall a horse, but is of the fine, clean texture of the thoroughbred. When he won the Futurity at Santa Rosa with two heats of it in 2:13% some of the horsemen said he was too big gaited and would tire in a long race. Two weeks after this he won the Occident Stake at Sacramento over a new track that was deep and dusty and con- sidered three seconds slow by every trainer who drove over it. After losing three heats by bad breaks at the start, although a close contender in each finish, he won the fourth in 2:15%, the record for the stake, and won the sixth heat in 2:18, really a marvelous showing for a three-year-old. North Star has more speed than ever. The other day a friend of Mr. Iverson sent him word that North Star would have to step to win the 2:14 trots this year, as a mare entered in them had worked a mile that day in 2:14% at Pleasanton. As Mr. Ivreson had seen North Star work the day before and timed him a mile in 2:11%, with the last quarter in 31 seconds, he was not much worried over the news from Pleasanton. For Mr. C. J. Herbert of Salinas. Whitehead is working Louisa A. 2:19% and the brown four-year- old mare Elaine, that is by Robin out of the dam of Louisa A. Both these mares are pacers, but a two-year-old brown gelding by Delphi 2:12% from the same dam is a trotter and a nicely gaited one at that. Elaine and Louisa A. will be seen in the races this year. There are two trotters owned by John Rowan of Stockton in the Whitehad stalls. One is the McKin- ney stallion Mechanic, the other his sister. Belle Mc- Kinney. They are out of Mission Belle. Mechanic has shown great speel. but is now temporarily dis- abled and may not start this year. He has been used in the stud and his colts are quite promising. Two other Stockton-owned horses are the six-year- cll black mare Eelle W. by Delphi, owned by A. W. Cowell. and Babe, a black gelding by Delphi, owned by F. W. Foley. Belle W. has shown Whitehead a mile in 2:16%. and an eighth faster than a two- minute clip, having worked that distance in 14% sec- onds. She is on the "long-and-low" order and looks to be a most excellent prospect. Babe has shown better than a 2:30 gait with little work, in fact, has been a mile a .ew seconds faster than that. A good looking colt is a two-year-old by a son of Strathway out of a mare by Robert Basler. He is owned by Jack Mui.er of Salinas and is a trotter. Editor M. J. Smeitzer. who edits that newsy paper, the Salinas Daily Journal, and is a great lover of the harness horse, has his horse Dictatus S. 2:27% in training under Whitehead's care. This horse is out of a mare by Brown Jug and is in a .air way to lower his record considerably before the year is ended. A two-year-old by Delphi out of a Brown Jug mare is also a good prospect. Chas. Callahan's chestnut three-year-old colt by Robin, dam by Brown Jug, has trotted a mile in 2:36, with the last quarter in 36% seconds and is im- proving right along. Alfred, a nice »arge gelding by Clay S. 2:13%, is RAY O' LIGHT. another good trowing prospect. He is owned by Mr. William Hendrickson of San Francisco, one of California's pioneer horsemen. Alfred is a trotter and is working miles between 2:30 and 2:40. One of the most promising two-year-olds in the country is Ray o' Light, a brown colt by the great Saturday, July 6, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Searchlight 2:03%. This colt was bred by Raj- Mead of Hollister and sold to Mr. E. H. Train, who now owns him. Ray o' Light is very much like his sire in appearance and has that determined way of going. He has race in his head, and is ready and willing to try conclusions with any horse that comes alongside him on the track. He is in the Breeders' Futurity and will make a good showing, barring acci- dents in the meantime. Ray o' Light is out of Carrie B. 2:18 by Alexander Button; second dam Carrie Malone, an own sister to Klatawah 2:05%, Chas. Derby 2:20, etc., by Steinway. Mr. Whitehead recently received from Geo. Erlin, proprietor of the Dexter Prince Stables in San Fran- cisco, the gelding Toppy 2:10 by Delphi. Whitehead sold Toppy to Mr. Erlin some time ago, and the pacer was used on the road and Park Speedway. Whether he became sore or did not like city life is unknown, but Toppy would do nothing but trot while in San Francisco, so Mr. Erlin concluded the horse's old trainer might coax him back to the lateral gait. Toppy stuck to the trot, however, and we saw him work a mile at that gait in about 2:50, and he was a good gaited trotter. He had undoubtedly become sore on the San Francisco roads, and Whitehead thinks that a week or so at pasture will be all that is necessary to bring him back to the pace, at which he is one of the sweteest drivers any person ■ever sat behind. The stallion Delphi 2:12% never looked better than he does now. He has made quite a season, and some of the best mares in Monterey county have been bred to him. Mrs. Whitehead uses him for a buggy horse whenever she wishes to go to town, and he is an ideal lady's horse, perfectly reliable any- where and afraid of nothing. A two-year-old black Ally out of The Mrs. and a yearling out of Nina B. by Electioneer, both bear strong resemblance to Delphi, who sired them. They are being handled a little, but will be turned out soon to run another year. The Mrs., still unmarked, is in training again and looks as if she might do this year. She has paced some very fast miles in some of her races in the past but always happened to meet horses that were faster, consequently was never able to get a record. Mr. Whiehead's horses all look as if they were well cared for, and one of the noticeable things at this track was the absence of ailing horses, or those with bad legs. This speaks well for the condi- tion of the track. Ex-County Clerk J. D. Kaler goes to the track often to work a couple of youngsters he has there. One is a three-year-old by Searchlight out of a Boodle mare, the other a yearling by Delphi. The three- 3'ear-old paced a mile in 2:21 for him and is a nice prospect. Mr. Kaler greatly enjoys driving and can "team" a fast one with the best of the amateurs. After inspecting the track and the horses, the Breeder and Sportsman representative enjoyed a ride with President J. B. Iverson behind a Nutwood Wilkes mare, and was shown over the Iverson farm, where the great Futurity winner, North Star, was foaled. In one of the fields about sixty head of splendid grade Shorthorns were feeding on the rich pasture, nearly ready for consignment to the butcher. The horses, of course, interested us most. The old stallion Eugeneer 20450 by Electioneer out of Lady Ellen by Carr's Mamhrino, second dam by Owen Dale, son of Williamson's Belmont, is now twenty years old, having been foaled in 1887. He looks younger than his years and is a very vigorous horse. Eugeneer's daughters are very highly prized as broodmares by Mr. Iverson and he expects to raise a few more North Stars from them. Iveneer 2:27, dam of this horse, is at present at Nutwood Stock Farm, where she is being bred to Nutwood Wilkes again. A couple of yearling colts, one by Coronado 2:09%, the other by Lecco 2:09%, were shown, and are both very fine lookers. The Coronado colt is a bay and has little more finish than the Lecco colt. He is bred on his dam's side almost exactly like Sweet Marie. Old Prince Gift 2:12 has been in training for the races, but struck his knee pretty badly, and while not lame, is not being driven much. A full sister to Dictatress 2:08% is not a bit like that sweet little pacer, except that she is a lateral gaited one also. She is much larger and rather coarse, the Red Wilkes traits probably predominating. In a paddock was the yearling full sister to North Star. She is a twin. Her twin brother was foaled dead, and was not fully developed, having died from some cause, probably quite a while before foal- ing. Ivaneer began "making bag" several weeks before she was due, and in Mr. Iverson's opinion this was the result of the colt foal dying. When the filly was born she was not able to stand, the bones in her legs being so soft and her tendons so week that her feet folded over when she tried to stand. Her owner had her lifted up,- however, so that she could nurse her mother, splints were put on her ankles, but they did not seem to do any good, but with constant care and attention she finally, after several weeks, was able to stand. She is now a good looking filly, with an awkward walk that shows her limbs are still a little week, but when not moving looks as well developed and as straight as any filly of her age. She is not deformed in any way, and but for the pre-natal death of her twin would doubtless have been foaled a strong, healthy filly. She is a pacer and can outstep all her mates in the field at that gait. Mr. Iverson intends using her as a broodmare, knowing there was nothing of a hereditary nature in her afflic- tion. Among the many former acquaintances we met at Salinas was Mr. J. W. Anderson, who bred and still owns the Futurity and Occident winner of 1906, Delia Derby 2:17. He is breeding her dam, Nora D. 2:23,% by Del Sur, to Bon Voyage 2:12% this year, and a let- ter from Mr. Gerrety conveyed the good news that he was quite certain Nora was in foal. The old mare is" now just twenty years old, and since foaling Delia Derby has missed every year, so the news that she is safe to such a grandly bred young horse as Bon Voyage was very pleasing to Mr. Anderson. The business men of Salinas are giving the coming fair and race meeting their hearty support, and on the day of our visit Mr. Iverson had the neat sum of ?1.690 subscribed to the fund for its aid by them. The Salinas valley is one of the most productive in the State, and the crops of hay, grain and sugar- beets harvested there are enormous. The big Spreckels sugar refinery is only a short distance from the town and turns out thousands of tons of sugar every year. Several good hotels in Salinas offer excellent ac- commodations to the traveling public, the Bardin Hotel, conducted by mine host, Lapierre, and especi- ally popular with horsemen, and the Abbott, one of the best hostleries to be found anywhere, being the leading houses. For a few days' outing, to be combined with the pleasure of harness racing with the best and fastest WHERE TROTTING HORSEMEN FAIL. V* i\ F ■*■■ BELLE W. horses in the State competing, the Salinas meeting, which opens on Wednesday, July 24th, offers an opportunity that should be embraced by every per- son who can spare the time to attend. MATINEE RACING AT SEATTLE. A perfect day and a fast track at the Meadows, the beautiful racing plant near Seattle, enabled the Speeday Club of that city to give some excellent racing on the afternoon of Saturday, June 22d. Six harness races were on the card, together with a number of pony races, and dashes for saddle horses. The star of the matinee was the trotting mare Lady D., that won both her races, splendidly driven by Mr. C. A. Harrison, formerly of Victoria, but now of Seattle. Mr. Harrison is an excellent reinsman and his driving came in for many complimentary remarks from the horsemen present. Lady D. came out of a livery stable cold and never had a day's training, nor had Mr. Harrison ever driven her be- fore. She is an eight-year-old brown mare by Tyeo, by Connaught, and her dam is Lady Mack 2:23% by Lemont. She won both her races in the same notch— 2:28% — and is certainly a good one. She is the dam of a nice colt by Meteor. If regularly trained Lady D. should be able to win on the regular cir- cuit in fast company. In the free-for-all she beat Kinmont 2:24%, reckoned one of the best trotters in Seattle. Kinmont was driven by Mr. A. T. Van DeVanter. All the races were well contested and furnished excellent sport. Results: Trotting — Doc McKinney won, Texas second. Gray Ghost third. Time — 2:30. Pacing — Nome Duchess won, Bob Fitzsimmons sec- ond, Billy Yerkes third. Time— 2:30%. Trotting — Lady D. won, Peanuts second, Altibo third. Time — 2:28%. Pacing — Julius Riddell won, Nome Duchess sec- ond, Dick third. Time — 2:33%; first half in 1:07. Team Race, Half-Mile — Fad and Fancy won, Nau- shakie and Babe Meade second. Time — 1:30. Trotting 2:28%. -Lady D. won, Kinmont second. Time There is a good string of race horses working out on the Hudnut Park track at Bakersfield these days in preparation for the races on the Fourth. On Sunday William Baker's pacer Ferndale was paced around a half in 1:10, which is record time for the track. Ferndale is entered in the 2:20 class, and may be able to clip a second or two from this time when the track is in better condition. Ferndale has so far proved to be the best pacer on the track. Baker will not enter this animal against Richard B., how- ever, and it is probable that the Sears horse will be put upon the track with a couple of runners to establish the track record. Other harness horses which are being worked out at the track are Tom O'Brien's May Hogan, Tom Klipstein's Maud, Joe Yancey's Blue Dick, Baker's pacer Vernon B. and Austin's oil fields pacing gray mare. The greatest drawback to the general, rapid and universal popularity of the American trotter is the neglect of the public show ring by trotting-horse breeders and trotting-bred interest promoters. The quickest, cheapest and most direct route to public favor for any special breed of live stock or domestic animals is through the publicity of tie public show rings. Breeders, registry associations and other promoters of public favor for breeds of draft horses, imported coach horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, fowls, etc., have long ago recognized this fact, and have greatly profited thereby. Importers and breeders of draft and coach horses have always made a specialty of the show ring, and the register associations of the various breeds of draft and im- ported coach animals, as well as State and other breeders' associations of these breeds, are ever in evidence with special premium offerings at leading State and other fairs for the class or breed which they are engaged in seeking to make and keep pop- ular with the general public. Breeders' associations, register associations, etc., of the various breeds* of cattle, hogs, sheep, etc., do the same thing, but nothing of the kind is ever done by this same class of promoters of popularity for the American trotter. No one ever heard of the American Trotting Reg- ister Association — composed of trotting-horse breed- ers though it is supposed to be — contributing a sin- gle dollar towards a special prize for any special class or classes of standard-bred horses at any State or other fair, nor of either the American or Na- tional Trotting Associations contributing a cent towards any special prize in a trotting turf event. These associations, posing as promoters of the trotter, seem perfectly content to gather in the shekels coming their way in the form of fees, i. e., promoting their own financial interest instead of promoting the interests of the trotter and his breed- er. They don't even seem to care to go to the trouble of boosting their own game by promoting the interests of the game on which they themselves feed. For instance, the greater number of trotters registered in the American Trotting Register, the better it is for the association — and really every one else at all connected with trotting-horse breed- ing. By distributing a few special prizes through the various leading State fairs for certain classes of standard and registered horses, only those regis- tered being eligible to show, the Register Associa- tion would not only very materially increase regis- tration, and hence profits, but the whole trotting horse breeding industry would be benefited by the increased registration, and the trotting breed would gain much general popularity through such extra public exhibitions. It is not so much what a horse can actually accomplish in the special line for which he is bred that brings him public favor and admiration, as* it is his beauty, grace, grandeur and general attractiveness when led or driven into the public show ring. The draft horse's "strong point" is his strength, yet it is not his strength, but his physical grandeur in the show ring, which adds most to his general popularity. The same is true of the various breeds of imported coach horses. They make their grand conquests in the show ring, as a rule, to rein, not to coach or carriage, and are exceedingly pleasing to the average eye when fitted for the show ring — and "fitted for the show ring" means a lot. With the regular and special prizes offered these breeds, exhibitors can, and do, put them in the best possible show ring form and condition, and here is where they "win out" with the general public. They are, to the average spectator, the most attractive horses which appear in most show rings, because they are in the best show ring condition. Put the trotting breed in show ring condition, and there is not a breed of horses on earth which can show with them or that could get a "look in," when it comes to the matter of public favor and admiration. Draft and imported coach horses which are used for show pur- poses are not, as a rule, used for any other pur- pose, and hence are fat, slick, shiny and beautiful. On the other hand, owing to the general lack of interest in the matter by those who should be trot- ting-breed public-favor promoters, the average show ring trotter is a finely drawn, coat-burnt, hooted-up track trotter or an everyday road horse — which is entered merely to "hold a stall!" Fine feathers may never make a fine bird, but a crow all "togged up" in the plumage of the "Bird of Paradise" would have a lot of admirers. Fat and a shiny coat cover a multitude of homely angles in many imported heavy harness horses, and the lack of these makes many a high-class trotting-bred horse "look cheap." Give the trotter and trotting-horse owners and breeders the aid and encouragement in the matter of making public exhibitions that owners and im- porters of the heavier breeds are given, and on his show ring merit the American light harness horse, as well as the American coach horse, will gain im- measurably in public favor. Even without any of the aid mentioned, trotting-bred breeders should devote much more attention to the matter of show ring exhibits of their stocb. It would be money in their pockets to do so, both directly and indirect- ly.— Westrn Horseman. California's favorite hot weather drink is Napa Soda. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 6, 1907. I NOTES AND NEWS | DATES CLAIMED. California Circuit. Salinas July 24-27 Pleasanton July 3 1 -August 3 Breeders' Association (Santa Rosa) ... .August 14-17 Petaluma August 26-31 Woodland September 2-7 State Fair (Sacramento) September 9-14 Fresno September 16-21 Hanford September 23-28 Tulare September 30-October 5 Bakersfield ." October 7-12 North Pacific Circuit. Everett, Washington September 2-7 Centralia. Washington September 9-14 Salem, Oregon (State Fair) September 16-21 North Yakima, Wash. (State Fair) . .September 23-28 Spokane, Wash. (Inter-State Fair) .... Sept. 23-Oct. 5 Lewiston, Idaho October 7-12 Walla Walla, Wash October 14-19 Boise, Idaho October 21-26 W. A. Clark Jr. now owns Myrtha Whips 2:09 and her colt by Zolock. Dredge, the James Madison trotter that won his first start at San Diego and trotted the third heat of the race in 2:14%, is owned by Mr. Loftus, who purchased him the first of last month from Frank Wright of Sacramento. Mr. Loftus also owns the good green trotter Zomont. Prince Herschel 2:13, an American bred stallion, now owned in Italy, was sired by Herschel, a son of Belmont 64, that was out of a mare by Edwin Forrest. Prince Herschel's dam was by Prmceps, and bis grandam by Volunteer, so the Hambletonian blood in him is very strong. He was mated with a mare by the English thoroughbred stallion Sunderland after reaching Italy, and the result was the colt now known as Principe, and one of the "best three-year-old trot- ters in Europe. The crop of two-year-old trotters in the East is said to be one of the largest in years. This comes from there being so many stakes with two-year-old divisions provided for. Money makes the colt go as well as the mare. The Los Angeles contingent will fill about three cars with trotters and pacers when they start north next week. They will doubtless follow their estab- lished custom of taking home a good share of the money at the close of the season. There are some who think that if Highball and Sonoma Girl are beaten in the $10,000 trot at Detroit it will be owing to the fog, as the mare Sadie Fogg, entered in this event, is moving like a candidate for 2:04. She is now a five-year-old and is credited with working a mile in 2:09% as a three-year-old. Highball trotted a workout mile .n 2:07 last week. No wonder he is favorite for the M. & M. Sonoma Girl's lameness is reported to have left her and she is stepping to suit those who are backing her for the M. & M. The Sidney Dillon pacer, Custer 2:05%, is showing so much speed and acting so well this year that two minutes is now being set for his record this year. The meeting at Salinas opens July 24th and con- tinues four days. Pleasanton's meeting is during the following week, racing to begin there on Wed- nesday, July 31st, and closing Saturday, August 3d. Two weeks will intervene between this and the Breeders' meeting at Santa Rosa. Here is a chance for Vallejo and Concord to bold racing. If each will hang up purses of $200 or $300 for a two or three days' meeting, and advertise the fact immediately, they can get plenty of horses and good crowds to see them race. Much interest is being centered in the two-year- old events on the California Circuit this year. While the last payments in the Pacific Breeders' Futurity are not due yet, several two-year-old purses have closed with fair entry lists, showing that quite a number of colts and fillies of this age are in training. No less than fourteen two-year-old trotters are named in the $1,500 purse for this class at Petaluma. Nearly all of them are eligible to the Breeders' Futurity, which will be trotted at Santa Rosa a week prior to the Petaluma meeting. Their are eight fillies, four colts and two geldings entered in the Petaluma race as follows: Fillies — Bessie T. by Zombro, Rose Lecco by Leceo, Memonis by Demonio, Birdie by Alta Vela, Miss Lloyd by Robin, Idolway and Miss Stoneway jy Stoneway, and Anjella by Prince Ansel. Col's — Si rta by Iran Alto, Del Oro by Demonio, — E ,ck by Kinney Lou and Musado by Nush- ldings — Boaz G. by Greco, and California 1 ironado. Ben Kenney will drive the Crabtree horses the coming season. Among those he will have charge of will be Nut Boy 2:07%, My Star 2:03%, Princine 2:45% and the crack green pacer Hal Direct. SPOKANE NEWS. Mainland 2:09%, the great trotting stallion, died at Terre Haute two weeks ago of inflammation of the bowels. He was owned by W. P. Ijams of that city, who had refused $17,000 for the horse. Main- land was sired by Axtell, dam Princess Mabel, by Kentucky Prince, and grandam Lady Rysdyk, by Hambletonian. He was foaled in 1SS9, and he took his trotting record of 2:09% at Columbus, Ohio, Sep- tember 21, 1905. Dad Trefry's Kenneth C. (3) 2:17 has been well entered on the circuit. His first start will be at Pleasanton. This son of McKinney should take a record close to 2:10 should he be returned a winner. Prof. Heald 2:24%, winner of last year's Stanford Stake, is being entered on the circuit this year by his owner, Mr. Thos. Smith of Vallejo. He is in the 2:24 trot at Woodland, where he will meet some of the best aged trotters out this year. Vallejo Girl 2:16%, winner of the green trot and the $1,500 purse for 2:24 class trotters at the State Fair last year, is getting down to racing form at Pleasanton under Patsey Davey's good care and training. She trotted a mile in 2:14 one day last week, and it didn't seem to bother her much. The showing made by the trotter Burnut by Neer- nut in the 2:20 trot at San Diego was a good one. He was driven by his owner, Mr. George W. Ford of Santa Ana, who makes no claims to being a reins- man, while Dredge was driven by Will Durfee, a past master in the art. Burnut drove Dredge out in every heat and each was faster than its predecessor. In the last heat Burnut forced Dredge to trot the mile in 2:14% to win. a fast mile for the first race of the season. Burnut is undoubtedly a faster trot- ter than he has been given credit for being and should be trotting in 2:10 before the summer is over. By the performance of the James Madison gelding. Dredge, at San Diego it looks as if he would be a hard one to beat in any of the races where he is entered. He is in the 2:24 trot at Salinas. Prince Gift 2:12 struck his knee the other day and may not start in the 2:10 class at Salinas, but Coro- nado 2:09%, Adam G. 2:11% and Princess 2:13% should make a race worth looking at. The Woodland track record is 2:06%, made by the pacing mare Miss Logan on September 4, 1902, when she beat Kelly Briggs, El Diablo and Toppy three heats in 2:07%, 2:06% and 2:06%. That rec- ord will be in danger when the 2:08 pacers line up for the money at the meeting this year. Ten high- class side-wheelers are in this event and with a fast track a heat in 2:05 is not improbable. The horses entered are Kelly Briggs 2:08, Dr. W. 2:08%, Daedalion 2:08%, Miss Georgie 2:08%, John R. Con- way 2:09. Delilah 2:09%, Miss Idaho 2:09%, Sir John S. 2:10%, Cresco Wilkes 2:10% and Memonio 2:14%. As all these horses are seasoned campaign- ers and were in good shape June 17th, when the. Woodland entries closed, the probability is that nearly every one wm start in the race. There will at least be a field of six or eight, and when they score for the word and get it, a sight worth seeing will be in store for all who are fortunate enough to be there. Easter Direct, the mare by Direct out of Cleo G. by Yosemite, that was credited with a trial mile of 2:03% at Lexington last year, is being trained at Readville this season and two weeks ago paced a mile in 2:14% with the last half in 1:05%. The famous Madison Square winner, Drummer Boy, owned by M. H. Tichenor & Co. of Chicago, will be sent to the Iowa State Agricultural College, at Ames, for a couple of months. While there he will be bred to some high class mares for the production of some heavy harness horses. Drummer Boy has sired some very fine specimens of this class and is a standard bred trotter, having been sired by Equity, dam Bessie by Messenger Duroc, second dam Rosetta, by Hambletonian. The Agricultural College secured this stallion to aid in its experimental work in horse breeding. Considerable excitement Was created among the farmers and other owners of horses in the vicinity of Cordelia, Solano county, last week, through the dis- covery that glanders in a bad stage was prevalent among the horses on the Hatch ranch in Suisun val- ley, owned by R. D. Robbins, the Suisun banker. County Veterinarian Sullivan pronounced the disease as glanders and his statement was corroborated by the State Veterinarian and Dr. Kennon of Napa. Twenty-nine of the animals were found to be affected with the disease and were condemned to be shot by the officials. It is estimated that the loss to Mr. Robbins will be in the neighborhood of $8,000. Since the presence of the disease has become known it is said that the horses on the Hatch ranch have been afflicted with the same ailment for the last three or four years, but either through ignorance or neglect nothing has been done toward stopping the spread of this incurable disease. (Special Correspondence.) With the great interest and enthusiasm now mani- fested in baseball, field meets and various athletics the public has almost forgotten the existence of the race track, and few realize the number and quality of the horses now located here. However. I write these few lines just to let our California friends who contemplate coming up on the North Pacific Circuit this season know that we will give them a race for the money. Although no fast miles have been worked, the horses are all in fine condi- tion and the various trainers are patiently saving their speed for race day. Undoubtedly the best known horse here is the champion guidless pacing stud Del Norte 2:04%. Del Norte is the leading sire in the Northwest, being the sire of Oregon Maid 2:08, Helen Norte 2:09%, Magladi (3) 2:10%, and many other promising ones. He has done a large season here and along with Mr. Barrows' (his owner) racing stable will be shipped to Walla Walla about July 15th. Mr. Barrows' racing stable consists of the good son of Old Hundred, Fremont S. 2:14%, who will be shipped to Kalispell, Mont, for the 2:13 pace there on July 5th, after which he will return for the North Pacific Circuit. In the three-year-old trots Mr. Barrows will have May Mason by Major Mason 2:09%, and Mable Norte by Del Norte 2:04%. dam by a son of Ingram, while in the three-year-old paces the game little Del Norte filly Ruth Norte, dam by McLellan Jr., is entered. Mr. Barrows also has a number of other promising Del Nortes not in any of the stake events. Associated with Mr. Barrows are the Elliott Bros., with the good green pacing mare Nellie E. by Encounter 2:20, dam by Antrim, and the promising green trotter Zella Norte by Del Norte 2:04%, dam Rose Caution by Caution. As usual, the Childs stable is well to the front, and I think they have a distinction which can be accorded to no other stable in the Northwest, namely three entries in the Greater Salem stake. These are Sherlock Holmes, tbe good son of Zolock, who was so successful both here and on the Montana Circuit last season. Sherlock has not been worked faster than 2:20 yet, bui those who have seen him work claim that he could come right down to his work if called upon. The next is Queen B. 2:13%. This mare is big and strong and will round into fine shape before the racing season opens. The other entry is the good mare Ruby H., who has paced trial miles in 2:08, and her owner, C. D. Jeffries, claims that she will step in 2:06 or better this sea- son. Out of these three entries they will surely be able to draw a winner. In the trotting class Childs has the good trotter Dallas 2:20. This horse is working right round his record and doing it easily. Besides these the stable has a number of good green ones, including the royally bred stud Merry Monarch by McKinney. A] Phillips has a fine string, including Regal Baron 2:23% by Baron Wilkes. This game little trotter is working very nice and should be good in his class. In Van Norte, the big son of Del Norte. Phillips has one of the most promising prospects at the track. This colt is working around 2:25 and doing it as if only jogging. The nice little mare Ozolate is also a good prospect, i'his mare is by St. Vincent 2:13%, dam by Billy Wilkes. Phillips claims that she has more natural speed than any trotter on the track. Another good one is Zantos by Zombro, dam by Stein- way. Besides these Phillips has a number of colts which are showing up well. Mr. J. H. McKowen is busy with Maud H. by Clatawah. out of the dam of Kittas Ranger 2:11. This mare is working very nice and should be a good con- tender in the various paces. Mr. McKowen has a good colt in Violin, a son of Nocturno, which is showing up well. Dr. Coyne is out with the game little trotter De- ception 2:29%, and the promising young stud Bull McKinney, a grandson of the great McKinney. This is one of the most promising horses here and will be heard of this fall. Dr. Coe, V. S., has the Altamont string, including King Altamont 2:13%, so popular in local racing circles. Effle La Mont, the game little daughter of King Altamont, out of the good mare Lady Prompter and a full brother a year younger, who shows lots of speed. Besides these the Doctor has a number of others, all showing up well. Mr. Harry Green, who has had a string of runners here, will ship five to the Meadows this week for the meet there. This string includes Royalty, Oronta, Elven Griffin, Miss Spokane and Buttrick. Mr. Green will surely be able to win his share with this bunch. "SPOKANE." A report comes from the East that Charley Belden appears to be slightly lame. The same thing was said about him last year, but if he was lame he forgot all about it in his races. A number of big wagers, have been laid at Glen- ville on the M. & M. and C. of C. candidates; $6,300 placed against $1,500 on Sonoma Girl, $4,000 against $500 that she would not win, $1,500 against $500 that she would not place, and the same amount at the same odds that she would not come third. W. H. Mallow has laid $345 against $4,700 that Major Mal- low 2:16%, will win the Chamber of Commerce Stake. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. Saturday, July 6, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN UPON THE GAIT OF THE HORSE. (By C. A. McLellan.) There is an old saying, "No foot, no horse," and it has more truth to-day than it ever has had in the past, and the reason is that to-day we have more fast horses than ever before, and the faster the horse travels the more quickly he shows the effect of an unnatural position of the foot, because any unnatural position of the foot causes extra strain upon some muscle and extra concussion upon certain parts of opposing bone surfaces. If a slow speed machine does not run in perfect alignment it may run for a long time without appre- ciable damage, but increase the speed of that ma- chine and the whole structure is soon badly injured. This same fact is true of the horse with his feet in an unnatural position, or out of balance, but it may not be noticed as quickly as in the case of the ma- chine because the horse does all that he can to reconcile himself and gets along as best he can with the unbalanced foot with which he is compelled to travel, thereby often getting into a very deplorable condition before the owner or trainer realizes that anything is wrong with him. The horse cannot tell in words that his foot is un- balanced no more than he can tell in words that he has pain, but the position in which he stands will tell the experienced eye where he is unbalanced just the same as his actions will tell the experienced vet- erinary where he has pain. Many that read this statement will think it a queer one, but it is a fact that the horse is so constructed that when standing at rest he is practically obliged to point out, from the position in which he stands, the point at which his foot is too high or too low; further it is a fact that the horse in motion, follows the same lines that he points out when at rest. For a simple illustration, and one that many have noticed, a horse that is chest foundered (so called) always stands with his front feet way in advance of a plumb line from the should- er, and when in motion his stride is way in advance of his shoulder; and this holds equally true of any other position in which he stands when at rest. One difficulty is to be able to see these things when you come to the more difficult positions, and another is to remedy them after you see them. The horse that cross fires or interferes, or that over-reaches shows plainly by the way he stands that he is obliged to do these things. Long before a horse becomes knee-sprung, in most cases, you will notice him standing with his front feet back of a plumb line, showing plainly that his heels are too high; then when in motion he finishes his stride back under his body too far, again following, in motion, the position he takes when at rest. While, on this part of my article, I will state that in most cases, knee-sprung is caused by too high heels, al- though too much height, especially on the inside of the front foot, will cause too much bearing to come upon the inside of the corresponding joint surfaces and this will tend to spring the knee, and not only spring the knee, but the horse will depend sff much upon the muscles of the arm to lift the foot that the muscle will enlarge until in some cases it will be nearly double the size of the corresponding muscle of the other leg, assuming, of course, that leg is not affected by a foot out of position. The heels being too high, the horse does not bring the necessary strain upon the back tendons and they are affected; also extra height at the heel tips the foot bone down so that concussion upon the bearing surface of the joints, above, does not come where it should, causing the animal to stand over on the knee as a means of changing his bearing. I should like to see a knee-sprung horse, unless there is a strong counteracting difficulty, that does not put his heel >o the ground much sooner than he does the toe, and if you watch him in motion, you can see his toe come to the ground with a thud or slap, after the heel strikes. Had I the space I could give a mechanical drawing illustrating that knee-sprung is caused by too. high heels. Many writers disagree with this argument, but I notice that one writer, in particular, and the only one that claims a remedy, says that he has the best success with a toe weight shoe with the heels made narrow and thickened somewhat. He probably does not realize that on any road, except a very bad one, the narrow heel, although somewhat thickened, sinks into the surface, while the wide webbed toe of the shoe will not sink into the surface, so that unconsciously, this writer lowers the heel, thus shoeing the horse properly. It is a fact that any knee-sprung horse, unless an old, long standing case, can be greatly helped, in fact often completely straightened, by putting the foot in balance, and in most cases, among other things, it is necessary to lower the heels. There is another condition, often found, known commonly as cockled ankles, behind, and in most cases this is caused by an improperly balanced foot. Watch the horse that has a tendency to cockle as he stands at rest and you will notice him standing with his inside heels about as near together as he can get them, and if he could get one by the other he would do so. When in motion, again following the standing position, he will place one directly in front of the other and often way inside or across the center line of travel. Finally, after standing the con- cussion upon the inside of the joint surfaces as long as he can, over go his ankles. Proper balancing will greatly assist and often completely remedy this evil. Many that read this article have perhaps owned a horse that would stand one foot across so far that he would, in hunting for an even bearing, place it on top of the other hind one and then when asked to move would lift the underneath one first and calk himself. This condition is simply one of too much height inside, generally the whole inside or toward the toe. Herein, I have stated a few simple facts that any reader can easily see cannot be otherwise than true if he will look at any case in point that I have men- tioned and watch for himself; except perhaps, some may question the statement in regard to the cure of sprung knees, but it is a fact nevertheless and I can convince any reasonable man or body of men of the truth of my statement by a practical illustra- tion. I claim that every ailment of the foot has its origin in an improper position of the foot bone, excepting, of course, accidents from blows, etc., and that there is a remedy for what seem almost hopeless cases. From investigations during the past few months, I am satisfied that the horse that toes out so badly, and hits his knees in consequence, can be greatly helped and if taken in hand in early life many cases can be completely cured. I find in these cases there is generally a serious contraction at the coronet or along the side of the foot at about the same place in each instance, and also height at a point where I myself, and all others I have talked with upon the subject have heretofore considered the foot was low, and it is now my opinion that is the reason why the question of remedying the difficulty has been such a serious one in the past. I have had grand results by working upon my present theory which I "doped" out from what the toeing-out horse tells me, in his mute way, by standing in the position he does when at rest. In reality the hoof of the horse, as far as balancing is concerned, is no more his foot than the boot a man wears is his foot, and in a sound man's case, the gait is effected by an improper boot in a somewhat similar manner to the way the horse's gait is affected by an improper hoof, or hoof and shoe taken together, as the two together affect the bone as though they were one. Of course the horse has four feet to contend with while man has but .two. Just stop and think. Did you ever see a woman with the present-day high-heel shoe, walk off with a natural and proper length of stride the same as she would with the commonsense shoe, so called? Haven't you often banged your ankle when you got the out- side of the heel and sole of your shoe worn away? Don't we wear our shoes hard at the extreme heel with the present-day, rather high heel shoe, when with the so-called "sneaker" we wear much more even? The horse puts his foot to the ground with due re- gard to an even bearing of the joint surfaces, and in doing this, he often is obliged to place an unbal- anced foot where it, or the leg it supports, is in the path of some other foot. This is caused by height or width of hoof where it should not be. So, I claim that a very large percentage of errors in gait of the horse can be traced directly to the unbalanced foot. — American Horse Breeder. WHAT HOOF CONTRACTION MEANS. [Chicago Breeders' Gazette.] Many a horseman talks glibly of "hoofbound" and "contraction of the heels," and considering such con- ditions detrimental forthwith applies all manner of dopes and hoof dressings to promote growth, soft- ness and expansion of the horny box of the horse's foot. But how many know what really happens when the wall of the hoof dries out and contracts, or when the frog shrivels up and the sole withers and be- comes abnormally concave? Far more serious effects are present in such conditions than the ordinary ob- server imagines and to understand them properly one should know a little of the structural anatomy of the foot. To watch some shoers at work one would think they considered the hoof a chunk of soft white pine to be whittled and pared for the very pleasure of not- ing the sharpness of the keenly tempered knife and seeing the pretty whiteness and cleanliness of the horn denuded by its use. But the hoof in reality is a most delicate, sensitive appendage, though the strongest ground contacting organ possessed by any animal. Underlying the horny exterior are sensitive, blood-fed, nerve-endowed tissues — the "quick," one calls them if a layman, the "pododerm," if he be a veterinarian — and these living feeling parts produce the outer structures that are insensitive to pain. The insensitive and sensitive parts are intimately associated one with the other, so much so, in fact, that it is a most difficult operation to separate one from the other and the doing of it causes excruciat- ing pain and much loss of blood. If one allows de- composition to progress a certain length or macerates a severed foot in water for several days, it becomes possible to separate the horny wall from its matrix and to strip away the sole from its sensitive under- lying layer, and when this is done it is seen that five or six hundred horny leaves run lengthwise of the front and side parts and are dove-tailed inti- mately between red fleshy leaves of like shape and number. Between the horny leaves and the outer surface of the foot run thousands of little horn tubes, from coronet (hoofhead) to sole and they are held together by cement-like substance and have their source in minute fleshy protuberances (papillae) stud- ding the surface of the coronary band which fits into a groove just inside the top border of the horny wall. As the horny leaves (insensitive laminae) of the wall have fleshy leaves (sensitive laminae) grasped between each pair, so the open end of each horn tube grasps a fleshy protuberance. The fleshy leaves and the fleshy protuberances are alive and they feel acutely and produce the horny leaves and tubes de- scribed. So, too, when we study the horn of the sole, we find that it is formed of short horn tubes, each of which springs from a corresponding fleshy protuber- ance upon the sensitive sole, and going farther we find a similar formation underlying the horny frog which is produced by sensitive tissue, as are the other parts of the horny covering of the foot. The pododerm in turn covers the bones and other inner structures of the foot, just as we pull on a sock and then enclose it in a protective insensitive shoe of leather. If the shoe is too small it pinches our foot, obstructs the blood circulation, impedes the ac- tion of the joints, irritates the nerves and causes pain and consequent lameness. Understanding this meagre description of the in- ner structures of the foot, one may readily conceive what happens when the horny leaves contract, shrink and shrivel. Necessarily each pair of horny leaves must pinch upon the fleshy leaf they grasp, each horn tube contracts upon the fleshy papilla it em- braces and the same effect takes place where the sole and frog dry out and shrink upon their producing tissues. Place a cord or rubber band around the finger tip and instantly there is felt a sensation of fulness, then pain, numbness and throbbing. The circulation of the blood has been checked, the veins no longer are able to carry away the blood supplied by the arteries and stagnation follows, leads to dis- tension, discoloration and eventually would mean death of the part. When the rubber band causes pain, we can remove it instantly. If the shoe pinches, we can kick it off and sigh with relief as discomfort subsides and the blood courses back into its occus- tomed channels. But alas, poor horse! If the horny box of his hoof, which corresponds to the leather shoe we wear, contracts and pinches those intensely sensitive fleshy leaves and protuberances, he has no recourse. His shrunken hoof is a fixture. He cannot kick it off. He cannot ease its pinching by loosening laces. No, he has to suffer excruciatingly as he works, eats or lies down on his too often comfortless bed and seeks to rest — with his boots on! When it is time to wake up, drink, eat and go to work again in the morning, the pain, somewhat relieved by resting in the recumbent position, returns anew. It is one pro- longed squeeze upon each sensitive tissue of the foot. Little wonder then that he goes out of the stable "groggy," sorefooted, stiff, spiritless, sluggish and loath to take up the work horse's burden of the day. After a while he limbers up a bit — "warms out of his lameness," we say — and manages once more to put in the weary day of labor. But it hurts, and it is a shame that such suffering goes unheeded and usually is due to man's stupidity and cruelty. Let us stop that terrible "squeeze" and make life more worth while living for the dumb brute that so pa- tiently, so faithfully labors for his master upon the city streets or in the fields of the country! The foot furnished the colt by the Allwise Creator fits perfectly. It properly accommodates the bones and joints and tendons underlying the pododerm so that action is easy, graceful and painless. It gives security of foothold to its owner and assurance of safety to the sensitive structures which it protects causing no abnormal pressure and, while left to nature, preserving its natural dimensions and health. But man commences to maltreat it by standing the horse upon a dry board floor, by cutting, rasping and burning in the process of adjusting shoes that often fail to fit and are held in place by too many over-large, too high-driven nails. The rasping of the hoof walls removes the cortical layer of varnish (periople) provided as a protective coating to pre- vent evaporation and contraction. The cutting away of the sole and frog exposes incompletely formed tissues that were purposely protected by old horn and now shrink by drying out. The hee'ls contract by reason of removal of the bars and this objectionable result is augumented by the silly practice of cutting a great notch at ench side of the frog to "open the heels," but in reality close them. Necessarily the contraction means pain, because of the pinching upon sensitive structures and as necessarily this means lessening of the blood supply and the nutrition de- pendent upon the blood. Consequently the hoof be- comes unhealthy; the horn structures stop growing, the hoofs become small, brittle, hard, wrinkled, acutely concave or abnormally convex (from founder) and, having become unnaturally small, no longer perfectly accommodate the structures which they cover or permit them to perform their normal functions. Taking the pastured colt's unshod foot as a cri- terion, everything possible should be done by the owner to maintain like development and healthy con- ditions, when the adult horse has to be stabled, shod and worked." To this end the chief measure must be the absolute prevention of unnecessary, detri- mental mutilation of the horse's hoof in the shoeing shop, while prompt resetting of shoes, sanitary stab- ling, proper feeding and grooming and occasional pas- turing likewise will have their beneficent effect in the same direction. A. S. ALEXANDER, Veterinary Editor Gazette. Morning Star 2:04%, the crack pacer by Star Pointer, that was sold at the Billings sale to E. S. Burke Jr. of Cleveland, is in fine fettle this summer, as he reeled off a mile in 2:0SV£ two weeks ago to- day hitched to a wagon. He paced the last h the mile in 1:02. s THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 6. 1907. 1 .'. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL .'. j 4 . 9 * 2 i CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT 5 MOOSE AND CARIBOU IN DEADLY COMBAT. THE LAST HUNT OF THE SEASON. The quail now can, unmolested, call in the open. The scattered birds may come together again in bevies, feed upon the tender grasses and even wilh impunity enter the farmer's barnyard, scratch the barnyard refuse over and look for scattered seeds, as was their want before the opening day of the shoot- ing season last fall. The long-haired Setter or smooth-coated Pointer may tug at the chain or charge up and down the kennel enclosure in vain effort to be free, so that with the master they may point, shoot and retrieve. But now this may not be. Alas! the favorite gun is put away, oiled inside and out, laid up in ordinary until October 15, 1907. How many changes may occur, ere the world turns more than one-half around, who can tell? "Never mind, dear Will," I remarked to my friend, the companion of many a jaunt in the upland ground and open cover with out guns and dogs. "If we do not hunt some others shall take our place, as good dogs as ours shall point the quail. As steady hands, as clear eyes as ours shall use the guns. And so. dear friend, let us believe, on this, the last day of the open season, that we shall enjoy seeing some fine dog work, shoot well and drink in health with each draught of clear country air whilst we admire the handiwork of Him who makes no mistakes." So with this and other conversation we passed the time in pleasant anticipation as we bowled along the country road behind Colonel and Pete, a spirited team of gray geldings, our destination being the Zoppio Gulch, a favorite quail shooting section in Marin county — the country par excellence for the sportsman. "See, Payne," said Will, "there is a trillium." "And why a trillium?" I replied. "Three leaves, three blossoms, all threes, a pretty little plant, which comes forth at the first solicitation of spring. Look, there is a Cooper's hawk, it never should be shot, for it is a friend of the farmer, it destroys gophers, moles and all the rodents which infest and deplete Mother Earth's breast." "Well." I rejoined, "why kill the bobcat? He will sit by the hour over a gopher's hole waiting to de- stroy it with one bat of his paw." A hail from a horseman silhouetted against the skyline of a nearoy hill told us that our mounted at- tendant, Jack, was waiting for us, and judging from the looks of things he evidently had birds located. So driving up the gulch as far as we could, the grays were pulled up, when we were opposite our man Jack, and at a convenient spot where we proposed leaving the outfit for the time being. Before leaving the team Will took the wise precaution of fastening the lines taut hauled to the brake and at my sugges- tion loosened one tug of each horse, so that the team, if they started, would pull first by the reins before they could pull by the tugs. Jack by this time was down from the hill, turned over his horse to Will, I mounted my led horse, the eager dogs jumped out of the wagon — Diana, a Black Joe Pointer bitch, fol- lowed by Star, a small, strong inbred Gladstone English Setter dog, next my two dogs, Nancy, a light-built Starlight W. English Setter bitch, and her son, Boy. Climbing the opposing hill slope, the dogs quarter- ing merrily in front of us, covering in workmanlike style their ground to right and left. Suddenly Star came to a point, firm as a rock. Perfectly satisfied a bird was right there. "Hie on!" Will commanded, not a stir. So up walked the hunter slowly. Diana, wheel- ing across the tainted air, came into a pretty back behind Star. A picture so fair to my doggy eye that I was not aroused until the bird flushed and Will scored a kill. "Look out, Payne, there is Nancy and the pup on a point," called Jack. How important was the pup's attitude and de- meanor, standing behind his dam. half turned, as if watching me and the bird at the same time. Nancy flushed to my word and well marked where the quail, hard hit, fell in the cover. The youngster ran hither, tither and yon until he heard the flut- tering of the dying quail in Nancy's soft-mouthed control, when he, ail eager, ran over to find out what caused the noise, and finding the bird in his mother's possession, he impulsively snipped it away from the older dog and brought the dead bird to me, showing in every movement and glance of his "eyes the ut- most indication of his own individual importance. Following over the cover, suffice it to say, Will flushed four birds, dropping three of them. I flushed three and killed one. Evidently now the birds had legged it away from the danger zone, as the dogs were unable to locate any more feathers, without making too long casts and in this consuming too much daylight. So down the steep hill we rode to our team, jumping the dogs into the wagon Jack again took pilot position on the hurricane deck of his saddle horse whilst I rode with him across the hi Will meanwhile drove the team around the road u at a spring. I prior to this day, just above the spring, . 'Hside, while calilng for quail to rise, up sprang a big wildcat and away he bounded on his course. I yelled to Jack to head him off. I spurred my horse into a lively run to intercept the var- mint for the chance of a shot at him. Jack had called my attention earlier in the day to the fact that my saddle was loose, but as it was a double-cinch saddle, I thought it would hold in place all right. My horse ran down a slight grade, across a little flat, as soon as he began climing the opposing hill back the saddle slipped and off I fell behind my mount. I landed on my head and shoulders and the bucking, plunging horse kicked himself clear of the inverted saddle and away he stampeded and was soon out of sight. Picking myself up I found, luckily, that I was only badly shaken and none the worse for the adventure. Gathering up the cinches and saddle I had the saddle rigged up again by the time that Jack returned with Billy, the runaway. Re-saddling, we w;nt on our way again. I firmly determined never in the future to take any further chances on loose cinches. Beyond this little Sylvan spring, in the weeds, we soon came up with Will and the wagon, dismounting I joined my friend on the front seat, leading my horse the balance of the way to Zoppio Gulch. Here we unhitched the horses, took off the bridles, put on the welcome nosebags, half filled with rolled barley. Whilst our four-footed friends munched their midday grain we disposed of an appetizing lunch, spread out invitingly on a clean buggy robe — a cold leg of Australian mutton, with chutney sauce for a relish, cold ham sandwiches, French bread and fresh-made butter and oranges. All washed down with enough clear, cool spring water to temper two fingers of the best whiskey — what could a hunter ask for more? Lunch being disposed of. Jack re-saddled Colonel for Will and we rode from the pretty little valley up to the foothills, home of the pine and huckleberry. Suddenly Will, pointing to the ground, called out, "That big wildcat. Payne, just caught a gopher!" Sure enough, on looking down, there half out of his hole, the gopher was shaking his paws at Nancy. Not long did the rodent bark, however, when Di came up one snap was sufficient to quiet his burrow- ing career. Shortly after this Jack located a bevy of birds near the head of a ravine. The quail were laying close in a tangle of brush, covered with wild blackberry vines. It was but a short time, the quartet of dogs were pointing, backing and retrieving, when Will had seven quail and I bagged six. As these seven birds made up the club limit of 300 quail for the sea- son, for my friend, he called quits for his gun. Turning back we proceeded to the wagon, hitching up Jack drove Will to Point Reyes station in time to catch the 4:30 train to San Francisco. Left to the devices of my own inclination I jogged my pony over to a cover I well knew, when I soon had twelve birds more. The more I worked the puppy the more I liked him. Nancy roaded a wound- ed hen quail into a jush, the pup hurried to the other side and between the two the bird was soon caught and brought in alive in Nancy's mouth to her master's hand. Suffice it to say. when I climbed the last hill, in the twilight, I had killed and bagged twenty-three quail. When I reached the water shed slopes I could see the twinkling lights at Point Reyes station all aglow at my feet. Far in the distance the lights of Tamalpais Inn lit up the sky, while like a good deed in a wicked world the beaming flash-light on the Farallone rocks shone o'er the calm Pacific. "Good-by, dear day," I said. "The night has come, the season's ended. RUSTIC. Black Bass in Kern River. — Guy Lovelace, a popular Los Angeles sportsman, is authority for the state- ment that the Kern River is full of black bass. Hav- ing outfitted fully for bass, Lovelace, who annually takes an outing trip to that delightful region, evi- dently has satisfied himself as to the plenty of the fish. They no doubt ran into the river from some of the lower streams into which it empties, and it is believed a number of bass fry were put into one of the Kern lakes a few years ago. Sportsmen are wondering somewhat how the bass and trout will work together; the bass are likely to clean out every other fish that inhabits the same water. They will run out even the porcine carp. Prize For Black Bass. — Marysville anglers are hav- ing fine sport with the gamey black bass. So much is the sport thought of in that section that one enthusiastic merchant, G. W. De Lashmutt, has an elegant meerschaum pipe which he is offering as a prize to the angler catching the largest black bass. A pair of scales are kept ready to weigh the catch of any of the local fishermn, and the contest is creating quite a bit of interest. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. George La Rose, the old-time trapper of KeWatin, Ont., recently returned from his fortieth winter's hunting in the country north of the Wabushgang res- ervation, says a Kenona (Ont.) letter to the New York Sun. He brings back a story of a spectacle such as per- haps no other man ever witnessed — a duel between a moose and a caribou. This is the way he tells it: "I was up on Rat Lake. Don't know where it is, eh? Well, just get a map of the district of Ke- Watin, run your eye along the English River and take a line due north from Vermillion Bay station on the C. P. R. about 120 miles. There's Rat Lake. "We had camped about six miles west of the lake and needed some fresh meat. I took a day off and made for an old caribou stamping ground. "Now, every one knows that the caribou never lives alone. Sometimes there is one bull and several females, sometimes two bulls, but they always go in herds, in this country, at all events. Maybe it's for protection against the wolves, which are no joke up there. I'm just telling you this to show what a courageous fellow the moose was. "I approached the lake from the west. I was in dead luck. From a little hillock I spotted a herd of about five caribou out on the ice eating snow, and the wind was dead in my face. "I could afford to take some chances, and walked to the edge of the lake rapidly. There I dropped and waited for a chance to get nearer. "The herd was having a good time. The animals were chasing around as frisky as you like, all ex- cept the leader, who kept facing the wind, sniffing for danger. "Suddenly the leader of the herd wheeled and whistled. At once they all stopped playing and stood still as posts; then he gave another whistle and they came down the lake like thoroughbred race horses. A caribou can run like the wind; a moose can't run at all, because his hind legs are too short and his front legs too long. "Well, they came down straight toward me. I got ready to bring down that leader. He was a fine bull, and, unlike most leaders of the caribou up in that country, he ran ahead of the herd instead of behind. "The big fellow was about 200 yards off, running close to the shore, when a lumbering moose with part of one horn torn off made straight for that herd. I never saw, nor did any other man, I believe, any- thing like it before. "The big, lumbering, clumsy brute didn't single out any particular animal; he just made for the center of the whole lot. I gave up all idea of getting a caribou there and then. I thought the herd would split up and make off, to collect again some other place, but I had another surprise coming. "That caribou bull was no coward, either. He stopped short, wheeled around, and, with his huge horns lowered, made for that moose the way a buffalo would. "The big fellow lowered his head to meet his smaller opponent, and then a butting match began. The moose's broken antler appeared to be hurting him some, for every now and then he would sort of take the caribou's charge with the side of his head and moo like one of his cows when calling for a mate. "Bit by bit the big moose began to give way. I knew that if that gritty caribou could get his clumsy enemy into the brush he would finish him for sure, but I wanted to see how. The remainder of the herd of caribou made for the opposite shore of the lake, where they disappeared in the woods, I guess, waiting for their leader to come back to them. "Well, as I was saying, this moose was slowly giving way, and in the mean time I was crawling closer and closer to the fighters. Up "till now they seemed content just to go at each other head to head, but when they got near the shore the caribou began to charge at the moose's flank. "I watched that caribou's strategy, scarcely daring to breathe. That little fellow made for the moose's shoulder time and again, and time and again, as the moose turned to take the charge on his horns, he gave way a few steps. "Each time the moose turned to meet the attack he came nearer to being broadside to the brush on the shore. Well, that caribou kept it up until he had his enemy within two or three feet of the wood and broadside to the brush. Then he went back to run- ning straight at the moose. "All this time it seemed to me that the caribou was the attacker and the moose on his defense, and I began wondering whether that moose had enough. The caribou fell in one of his charges. He slid to his chest and before he could get to his feet again that big moose was on him. "With a scrunch that made my spine cold he dug his huge antlers into the caribou's shoulder and started boring. I thought it was all over and got ready to finish the one that lived — can't forget your grub up in that country, you know — when that caribou got a chance and was up on his feet again. "It happened like this: The moose after goring for some minutes backed away and appeared about to rush on the other animal in one last big effort to finish him. He backed too far, though, and the caribou managed to get into the wood. Here he had it on his big enemy, and although it seemed to me that his plan to force the moose into the brush ahead of him had failed, he quickly fooled me. "That moose was frenzied. He shook his great, ugly head, stamped and snorted, hesitated a minute, then charged. Saturday, July 6, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN "Well, you know when a moose goes in the brush he lays his head back until his antlers are almost flat on his shoulders, so as to avoid the branches. This fellow charged head down into a wood where the trees were only a few feet apart and struck one of them full tilt. "The jar was too much. He fell, and while he was trying to get up and get his horns out of a tangle of fir and pine branches that little caribou was on him again. He got the moose fairly in the middle this time and punctured him. "The moose got his horns free of the green and tried to get at him again, but again those pine branches interfered and the snow he shook off the trees was falling into his eyes. He made one more rush, again struck a tree and again that caribou hit him. "The last wound was too much for the moose. He was bleeding badly and staggered to his feet again, bent only on getting away from his savage little enemy. Throwing his antlers back he started off through the woods, smashing down branches and young shrubs as he ran, with the other animal in pursuit. "He only went a few feet and I ran after the two. Both were so engrossed in their own business that they did not notice me, anyhow. The moose ran about thirty yards, got tangled up in a thick growth of young spruce and while trying to untangle himself got another terrific blow from the caribou, this time just in front of the right hind leg. "That moose dropped there. He shook his head once or twice in a last effort to get up again and laid still. "Well, I guess I'm a fool, but even the needs of the camp couldn't bring me to kill that caribou. I gave a yell that frightened him more than any moose had done, and the last I saw of him be was scamper- ing off, not back to the lake — he was too wise for that — but through the woods, leaving a blood trail from the wounds the moose had made. "Well, that trail might have led the wolves' to him, and if he lost much blood he probably was killed by them, but I hadn't the heart to do it." GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP. The eighth Grand American Handicap at blue rocks, under the auspices of the Interstate Associa- tion, was held at Chicago last week, June 1S-21 inclu- sive, on the new grounds of the Chicago Gun Club. All previous records in entries and attendance were beaten, the shoot being in every respect one of the most successful trap shoots ever held. The grounds cover some twelve acres and are up-to-date in every respect, being provided with every modern equip- ment that the most captious could suggest. President J. A. Haskell, vice-president W. F. Parker and Directors Tom H. Keller, J. T. Skelly and A. H. Durston, and Treasurer A. C. Barrell of the In- terstate Association were in Chicago several days prior to the opening day looking after various mat- ters connected with the tournament and taking care of visiting shooters. The shoot was under the im- mediate and personal direction of the tournament wizard, Secretary-Manager Elmer fcJ. Shaner, who was assisted by Fred Whitney of Des Moines as cashier of the shoot, Tom Graham, Ingleside, 111., assistant cashier, and J. K. Starr of Philadelphia compiler of scores. The tournament committee was: Paul North, chairman; A. C. Barrel, J. T. Skelly, S. G. Lewis, Harvey McMurchy, T. H. Keller and A. H. Durston. The handicap committee were: Elmer E. Shaner, chairman; B. Waters, W. D. Townsend, C. M. Powers and Dr. Edw. F. Gleason. Mr. A. W. Higgins and Mr. Edw. S. Lentilhon were the trophy committee. The Chicago Gun Club grounds and club-house were formally opened on the 15th inst. Dr. C. W. Carson, president; J. M. Morehouse, vice-president; C. P. Zacher, treasurer: Secretary Teeple; George W. Strell and others were the speakers. A large num- ber of club members and visiting sportsmen were present. Monday, June 17th, was devoted to preliminary practice, ten 20-target events, entrance $2, sweep- stakes open to amateurs only, and optional, was the card for the day. That brought out nearly every shooter entered in the regular events. Tuesday, the opening day of the tournament, the program called for 100 targets in five events, 20 targets each, $2 entrance, $25 added, open to amateurs only, no handicaps. The Preliminary Handicap followed on Wednesday, the conditions were 100 targets, unknown angles, $7 entrance, targets included, handicaps 16 to 23 yards, high guns, no class shooting, $100 added to the purse. The number of entries controlled the division of moneys, open to amateurs only. The winner turned up in Mr. George L. Lyon, a young capitalist of Durham, N. C, who is connected with a large tobacco concern and a nephew of Geo. Duke, of the United States Tobacco Company. He broke 96 out of 100 at 19 yards rise. Besides the trophy, valued at $100, he received first money — the total purse amounted to $1,495. Lee Barkley of Chicago, a professional, made the highest score of the day, breaking 97. He was shooting for "tar- gets only," however, and did not figure in the purse distribution. Lyon, although handicapped by his use of glasses, shot a steady race throughout. He broke 19 targets in each of four sections and made a straight score in the last twenty. He is but 26 years old and has been shooting only four years. He finished second to F. E. Rogers in the Grand American Handicap at Indianapolis last year. Barkley, who was the high man so far as actual scores were concerned, has also been shooting only four years. He made two straight scores of 20 in his first and last sections. Close behind the leaders came two of the three Graham brothers of Ingleside, 111. Tom Graham made 95 and J. E. Graham scored the same. The leading scores in the Preliminary Handicap were the following: Amateurs — Yds. Broke. G. L. Lyon. Durham, N. C 19 96 I. R. Graham, Ingleside, 111 19 95 Tom Graham, Ingleside, 111 16 95 Mark C. Bolton, Gilchrist. Ill IS 94 George Volk, West Toledo, 0 19 93 T. H. Clay Jr., Austerlitz, Ky 19 93 W. N. Wise. Noblesville, Ind 17 93 J. G. Groutcup, Nicholls. la 16 '92 Otto Sens, Houston, Tex 17 92 A. Holt, Abilene, Tex IS 92 Lem Willard, South Chicago, 111 17 92 T. Tansey 17 92 D. E. Hickey, Millvale, Pa 19 92 W. T. Coyle, Torras, La 18 92 C. Rotnour, Bebron, 111 IS 92 A. W. Woodworth, Missoula. Mont 18 92 W. H. Schultz, Tomah, Wis 17 92 J. M. Hughes, South Milwaukee, Wis. . . 19 91 W. F. Holtz, West McHenry, 111... 19 91 W. S. Hoon, Jewell, la 19 91 F. D. Peltier, Mt. Clemens, Mich 17 91 W. Beckwith 17 91 B. Waggener, Lomax, 111 17 91 F. M. Gaines 16 91 S. Glover, New York 19 91 D. A. Upson, Cleveland, 0 16 91 L. I. Wade, Dauas, Tex 16 90 W. R. Chamberlain, Columbus, 0 16 90 G. V. Deering, Columbus, Wis 19 90 W. Einfeldt, Oak Park, 111 17 90 E. S. Graham, Ingleside, 111 17 90 H. Hoon 17 90 J. Foley, Nicholls, la 16 90 G. M. Collins, Due West, S. C 19 90 M. E. Hensler, Colorado Springs IS SO Dr. C. W. Carson, Chicago, 111 17 90 Trade Representatives — Lee R. Barkley, Chicago, 111 21 97 J. M. Hawkins. Baltimore, Md 20 91 R. J. Maryott, Fort Collins, Colo 16 90 R. O. Heikes, Dayton, 0 20 90 H. E. Poston, Memphis, Tenn ±8 90 The State Team Event, open to amateurs only, was the special feature for Wednesday. Each team was composed of five bona fide residents of the same State. The race was at 100 targets per man, team entrance $35, targets included; no handicaps, high guns, ten moneys, winning team to receive a trophy in addition to first money. This race was rather disappointing, inasmuch as but nine teams were entered, making a total of forty-five competitors. It was after 6 o'clock when the last shots were fired in the Preilminary Handicap, and the State Team shoot was put on and hurried through. Of the nine teams entered five came from Illinois and one each from Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri and Iowa. The winning quintet was that rated as the second Illinois team and was composed of B. Dunnill, H. Dunnill, J. Young, J. Graham and H. M. Clark. They made a total of 45S, Graham and Young being high men of the team with 95 each. It was nearly dark when the shoot was closed. On account of the good work shown by several members, great hopes were placed on the Missouri team by its friends. Riley Thompson of Cainesville, Mo., had been showing such good form in his prac- tice work that he was mentioned as a possible winner of the event. He did well in the Preliminary Handi- cap, but failed to come up to his mark in the State shoot. The Grand American Handicap started at 9 o'clock Thursday morning, June 20th. The conditions were: open to all, 100 targets, unknown angles, $10 en- trance, targets included; handicaps 16 to 23 yards, high guns, not class shooting, $200 added to the purse; moneys divided according to entries — over 250 entries, 50 moneys; trophy and first money to winner. The handicaps were published 'on Satur- day, June 15th, and were individually the same throughout the tourney. Of a total of 496 entries de- faults were recorded against 36, leaving 460 guns competing. It was 7 o'clock in the evening before the last shot was fired, and at that there were a number of shooters to complete their last section of 20 targets on Friday morning. After a hard day's shooting, marked by the unex- pected reverses which have always characterized the Grand American Handicap, three contestants were tied for first place in the big event and, two others had a chance at leading positions if they could score a straight twenty in finishing up the next morning. Jefferson J. Blanks of Trevezant, Tenn., Chan M. Powers of Decatur, 111., and Miles J. Maryott of Fort Collins, Colo,, were the high guns, with a total of 96 each. Lem C. Willard, president of the Illinois State Sportsmen's Association, and Tom Graham of Ingleside, 111., had a chance to get into leading position with straight scores of 20. Every man who had a chance to win was an amateur, and of the three men who were tied for second place two were amateurs. J. R. Taylor of Newark, Ohio, is the sole professional who had a chance to break into sec- ond position. M. C. Bolton of Gilchrist, 111., and Bert Waggener of Lomax, 111., made totals of 95. Powers had the handicap apparently in his grasp until the last twenty birds were thrown. He had been shooting steadily and evenly and had missed but one target out of the first 80, a record which seemed to give him a safe lead over his field. When he stepped to the traps for the last round the crowd gathered about in the expectation of seeing him run out and win the handicap. Instead, he was clearly not in trim, for he missed his second target, was shaky on the three following birds, which he scored by a bare margin, and missed two more before he left the traps. This gave him a total of four missed and brought his mark down to 96. LTntil he fell down in the last section it seemed that the big event was at his mercy. George Roll of Blue Island, who was one of the high men in the competition, also fell down miserably in his last round of 20 and lost his chances, which seemed bright at one time for tying the leaders. Two were left to complete their scores and several shooters had their marks Dut half finished in their final series of twenty. The race, however, was between the quintet mentioned. More than 2,000 persons attended the handicap, and interest was intense throughout. When the shoot opened the crowd gathered around the set of traps, at which were Charley Spencer, W. H. Heer, Lee Barkley, Fred Gilbert and W. R. Crosby. It was expected that these men, all of whom were shooting from the 21-yard mark, would perform in excep- tional style. Instead, each and every man made a bad score from the start. Barkley, who was watched closely in the belief that he would repeat his performance of the previous day, when he totaled 97, fell far below that mark. This squad were the only 21-yard men shooting, there was no heavier handicap imposed during the tournament than this distance. One of the features of the day was the appearance of Father W. S. Hart, pastor of St. Mary's Church in Minneapolis, who attended in his priest's garb and who shot throughout the first four series of twenty. While Father Hart did not make any sen- sational scores, he seemed to thoroughly enjoy the sport. Harry C. Marshall, a 13-year-old boy, broke a total of 90, surpassing his work of the previous day, when he made but 80. Powers is a man of wealth who has attracted some notice by following the trap shooting circuit without being connected with any firm of manufacturer. He now shoots a hand-made gun, juilt to his order, which cost $1,000, it is said. It is a single-barrel weapon, with a matted rib raised about one-half inch above the barrel and with a Swiss cheek piece and stock like that on a target rifle. Of the five former winners of the Grand Ameri- can Handicap competing not one reached the 90 mark. The tradition of the event, as always going to a dark horse, was upheld. Every shooter on the 21-yard peg did comparatively poorly. After $920 had been deducted from the purse to pay for targets the total remaining amounted to $4,290. Of this the first received $429.90, the second $386.25, the third $343.35, the fourth $300.45, the fifth $257.50, the sixth $214.60, the seventh $171.70 and the eighth $128.75. The balance was distributed among the other shooters who were the forty-two highest guns. When the shoot started on Friday morning at 9 o'clock intense interest was felt in the performance of Lem C. Willard and Tom E. Graham. Had either been able to make a straight score he would have been tied with the leaders and would have had a chance for first money. Both "fell down," however, and the original trio were left to compete. In the shoot-off at 20 targets Powers was the first man up. The Decatur man seemed nervous and ill at ease when he took his stand on the 20-yard mark, and, although he broke his first target, he followed with two misses in succession, which brought groans from his friends. Maryott raised their hopes, however, by missing his third target and Blanks followed suit by merely , 'dusting" his fourth bird. Many called that the shot should be allowed, but the referee decided other- wise and a miss was scored against him, in accord- ance with the rule. Powers, clearly out of gear, missed his thirteenth, fourteenth and sixteenth birds. Maryott missed his ninth and his twelfth. Blanks, shooting placidly and without any apparent emotion, kept breaking target after target. When it was clear that he had Powers tied, at least, cheers commenced to arise from the crowd. Secretary Shaner rushed to the traps and begged the spectators not to applaud until the event was over, so as to avoid disturbing . the contestants. Powers still showed traces of nervousness, and missed the sixteenth bird, which put him clearly out of the running. Blanks had made a score of 18 in the shoot-off, Maryott had totaled 17 and Powers had made but 15. They finished in the order named. Blanks was greatly pleased at his victory and de- clared enthusiastically that he would rather win the Grand American than be sent to Congress. This is his third year at the trap shooting game, although he has been a field shot for many years. He is a bachelor, lives in a store which he owns at Treze- vant. Blanks' victory over the professional shooter and the star amateur, against whom he seemed to have no show at the start of the tourney, was nsa- tion of the shoot. No one conceded hirr 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 6, 1907. he was only regarded as an SO per cent shooter, and nearly every one held that fortune played heavily in his hand when he broke 96 on Thursday and tied Powers and Maryott. But the Tennessee marksman was fully supplied with nerve, which was largely responsible for his victory. "No one considered me in the running in the shoot-off," Blanks declared, after he won the trophy. "I felt sore and went in to do up Powers and Maryott. Well, I won. I have tried for a long time to put Trezevant on the map. but I was forced finally to shoot it on the map. I would rather win this water pitcher than go to Congress." Blanks was favored slightly by shooting from the 17-yard mark. Maryott, the professional, was on the 18-yard mark and Powers fired from the 20-yard line. A slight breeze which blew from the south also gave the winner an advantage, but his aim was keen and his victory clean cut and none of his rivals be- grudged him the trophjr. Maryott is a well known shot of Fort Collins, Colo. The high guns and handicaps were the following: Yds. Broke. C. M. Powers, Decatur, 111 20 96 M. J. Maryott, Fort Collins, Colo IS 96 J. J. Blanks, Trezevant, Tenn 17 96 J. R. Taylor, Newark, 0 21 95 M. C. Bolton, Gilchrist, 111 18 95 B. Waggener, Lomax, 111 19 95 B. H. Black, Nicholls, la 17 94 W. S. Spencer, St. Louis. Mo — - 94 N. E. Poston, Memphis, Tenn 18 94 F. E. Foltz, McClure, 0 19 94 E. N. Gragg, Lowell, Ind 18 94 W. S. Hoon, Jewell, la 19 93 Geo. J. Roll, Blue Island, 111 20 93 F. Fuller, Mukwonago, Wis 19 93 R. G. Hook, Ingleside, 111 18 93 Lem Willard, South Chicago — 93 Max Kneussel, Ottawa, III 18 93 J. Martin, Brooklyn, N. Y 18 93 F. Burnham, Lowell, Ind 16 93 W. R. Crosby, O'Fallon, 111 21 92 J. W. Hightower, Amerieus, Ga 18 92 W. H. McCreery, Loveland, Colo 18 92 W. D. Thompson 18 92 J. A. Blunt 17 92 F. H. Allen, Richland Center, Wis 16 92 W. B. Stannard, Chicago, 111 20 91 C. B. Adams, Rockwell City, la 19 91 Neaf Apgar, Plainfield, N. J 19 91 B. T. Cole, Thomson, 111 19 91 B. Dunnill, Fox Lake, 111 19 91 G. H. Steenberg, Chicago, 111 19 91 E. S. Graham, Ingleside, 111 17 91 W. H. Schultz, Tomah, Wis 17 91 O. Von Lengerke, Chicago, 111 17 91 H. C. Marshall 16 90 H. M. Clark, Urbana, 111 19 90 G. M. Collins, Due West, S. C 19 90 H. Dixon, Oronogo, Mo 19 90 J. W. Garrett, Colorado Springs, Colo.. 19 90 J. W. Bell, St. Louis, Mo 18 90 H. W. Cadwallader, Decatur, 111 18 90 W. T. Coyle, Torras, La 18 90 K. P. Johnson, Kenton, 0 18 90 G. W. Kregar, Redfield, S. D 18 90 G. S. McCarty, Philadelphia, Pa 18 9^ J T. Park, Brook, Ind IS 90 J. T. Skelly, Wilmington, Del IS 90 J. T. Anthony, Charlotte, N. C 17 90 W. Hass, Davenport, la 17 90 Owing to the small number of ties the Grand American Handicap was decided early on Friday morning, after which followed the Amateur Champion- ship race at 200 targets, unknown angles, $20 en- trance, targets included; 18 yards rise, high guns, not class shooting; $100 added to the purse, 93 entries — 20 moneys; trophy and first money to win- ner. The Professional Championship was shot at the same time. The conditions were 200 targets, unknown angles, $20 entrance, targets included; IS yards rise, high guns, not class shooting; $50 added to the purse, 54 entries — 12 moneys; trophy and first money to winner. The winner of the Amateur Championship was Hugh M. Clark of Urbana, who broke 188 out of the 200. C. M. Powers was second, with 187, and Joseph Barto of Chicago, J. R. Graham of Ingleside, 111., and Will S. Hoon of Jewell la., tied for third place, each with 186. W. R. Crosby of O'Fallon, 111., captured the Profes- sional Championship with a score of 192. Fred Gil- bert of Spirit Lake, la., Crosby's old rival, was sec- ond with 190, and John R. Taylor of Newark, O., finished third, with 1S9. Rollo Heikes, W. K. Kahler and R. Klein were next in order with 186 apiece. When the squads were reduced, little by little, until finally Fred Gilbert and "Bill" Crosby were in the same sq'uaa, interest became intense. The spectators gathered around the traps, and when Crosby broke his last bird, after Gilbert had missed, a cheer went up on all sides. Both men were con- gratulated on the race they put up. The amateur race was conducted in more prosaic fashion, as Clark completed his run before the aver- age spectator knew that he had won. Some of the amateurs were under something of a disadvantage here, owing to the high wind which arose about 3 o'clock. Th<= gusts swept the targets about in un- expected st.le, and at one stage the dust was so thick that he traps were stopped for a time. The thre?: ' 1 storm did not materialize, however, ex- ;• far as a few scattering drops of rain ned. Following is a list of amateurs who finished with a score of ISO or better in the championship shoot: Hugh M. Clark 188|W. Henderson 183 C. M. Powers 187|George J. Roll 183 TRADE NOTES. Frank Fuller 182 J. S. Young 182 O. N. Ford 1S1 Guy Dering 181 G. M. Collins 180 John Martin 180 J. B. Barto 186 J. R. Graham 186 W. S. Hoon 186 J. A. Flick 185 • A. B. Richardson 185' W. T. Garrett IS Lem Willard 183 Following is a list of professionals who finished with a score of 180 or better in the chapmionship shoot: W. R. Crosby 1921L. S. German 1S3 Fred Gilbert 190|walter Huff 183 J. R. Taylor 189>H. C. Hirschy 182 Rollo Heikes 186|L. I. Wade 1S2 C. A. Young 182 L. R. Barkley 181 J. L. D. Morrison 181 W. H. Heer .: 180 C. B. Adams ISO H. W.. Kahler 186 R. Klein 1S6 R. R. Barber 185 Harold Money 185 Guy Ward 185 Ed O'Brien 183 The entry of 495 shooters is the largest ever re- corded in any trap event, either in the United States or abroad. It surpasses the noted shoot of 1902, the last Grand American Handicap at live birds, by two entries. Powers, after going to pieces in the shoot-off for the Grand American prize, showed a complete change of form in the Amateur Championship, and took sec- ond honors, only one point behind the winner. The professionals lined up according to class, and there were few upsets. Neither Lyon nor Blanks, the win- ners of the previous events, made a strong try in the amateur event. There was at least 1,000 spectators in the gallery when the main tie was shot off. It was up to Blanks to bang the twentieth clay or accept a tie with Maryott. He hit the final clay in the center, blow- ing it to smithereens. It was Blanks" first appearance in the Grand American. He had competed in only two tourneys previous to this event. These were the last tourna- ments at Memphis and at Denver. He declares he spends most of his time at home shooting quail. He is of short, stout build and is a bachelor. Trezevent, where he resides is a town of 700 inhabitants, 100 miles northeast of Memphis. There were two shooters from California in at- tendance, Fred B. Mills of Long Beach and M. G. Lane of Los Angeles. Mills scored 90 out of 100 on Tuesday. In the Preliminary Handicap he shot at 19 yards and broke 88 out of 100. In the Grand American Handicap be scored 87 out of 100 at the same distance. In the Amateur Championship, at 18 yards, he broke 174 out of 200. Lane broke 76 out of 100 at 18 yards in the Grand American Handi- cap. In the Preliminary Handicap. 36S shooters entered, 89 were "pros." First money $149.50 (96 breaks), two 95's $127.05 each. 94 paid $97.15. 93 paid $47.80, 92 paid $19.20, 91 and 90 paid $14.95, 89 paid $8.30. In the G. A. H. five 95 scores paid $214.60 each, the 94's $85.85, 93, 92 and 91 scores $42.90 each, the 90 men $16.50 each. The first three moneys are given above. There were 495 entries, of which 34 forfeited — 461 contestants, a number of whom did not finish. Ninety-four shooters were in the Amateur Cham- pionship. First money paid $226.80 — 1SS breaks, sec- ond $194.40, 187 breaks; 186 paid $128.60 each, 1S5 paid $105.30 each, 1S4 paid $81, 183 paid $64.80 each, 182 paid $43.20, 181 paid $32.40, 180 and 179 paid $12.95 each. First money in the Professional Championship, 192 breaks, paid $186, 190 paid $148.80, 189 paid $120.90, 186 paid $S0.60 each, 1S5 paid $51.15 each, 183 paid $37.20 each, 182 paid $6.20 each. Canada was represented by 14 shooters. New Gun Club's Reserve. — The Gait Gun Club is now fully organized and has adopted a constitution and by-laws. The club has made temporary arrange- ments with Mr. George B. McCauley for the use of the lake on Forest Lake Farm, and a club-house is now being erected at the lake side. Boats are also being provided, and when the club headquarters are fully furnished and equipped there will be nothing in the interior of California to equal them. The lake is about six miles long, is already pretty well stocked with fish, and affords a splendid preserve for ducks during the hunting season. It is the intention of the club to add to the supply and variety of the fish now in the lake, which will be made one of the most popular fishing and hunting grounds in the valley. Game Law Violators. — Deputy Sheriff D. A. Walker of Marin county, who is foreman of the Burdell ranch, in San Antonio, recently caught two local men who killed a deer on the ranch. Mr. Walker came to town the following day and gave the men a chance to plead guilty and thus avoid a trial. The lawbreakers were Dr. Ralph Mazza and Raoul Can- tel. The men appeared before Judge N. King of Petaluma and pleaded guilty and paid a fine of $25 each into the city's treasury. U. M. C. Notes. George W. Maxwell, the well known one-armed shooter, broke 575 out of 600 — nearly 96 per cent— at the three-day tournament given by the Missouri Game and Fish Protective Association. He used, as usual, U. M. C. shells. On April 20th, at Steamboat Rock, la., he broke 195 out of 200 with his U. M. C. shells. Send For One. - The latest hanger of the Hunter Arms Company, of Fulton, N. Y., is certainly worthy of mention and high praise, as it is a very artistic and attractive possession for any sportsman. The firm was so pleased with the hanger when it came from the litho- graphers that they ordered a large supply, and stand ready to send one to any address on receipt of only a quarter. A Winchester Triumph. The great American shooting classic — the biggest trap shooting event of the year — known as the Grand American Handicap, held at Chicago, June 18-21, re- sulted in an overwhelming victory for Winchester shells and Winchester shotguns. The Professional Championship was won by W. R. Crosby, of O'Fallon, 111., and the Amateur Championship by Hugh M. Clark, of Urbana. 111., both shooting Winchester "Leader" shells. In the Grand American Handicap, W. J. Maryott, of Fort Collins, Colo., shooting a Winchester repeating shotgun, and an Illinois shoot- er, shooting Winchester "Leader" shells, tied with one other shooter. The Preliminary Handicap was won by Geo. L. Lyon, with a Winchester shotgun. High average for the tournament was won by Jno. R. Taylor of Newark, O., with Winchester shells and a Winchester shotgun. This remarkable list of win- nings for Winchester shells and guns in an entry of 452 of the very best shots in the country is incon- trovertible proof of the high merit of these goods, which are growing more popular every year amongst all classes of shooters. Peters Points. Among .the most remarkable performances in re- cent trap shooting events was the score made at Columbus, Ohio, during the State tournament, June 4-6, by Master Deskin Reid, a lad of fifteen years, of New Paris, Ohio, in the open championship event. This boy scored 49 out of 50. displaying remarkable nerve and giving promise of great things when he takes on a few years. At this shoot Mr. C. A. Young scored 30 straight in the Ohio State Journal trophy event, and Messrs. Young and L. H. Reid made high scores in the two-man team race, scoring 49 out of 50. All of the above shooting Peters shells. Mr. E. Holling won high average at the Sacramento, Cal., tournament, May 25-26, breaking 370 targets out of 400 with Peters loaded shells. L. I. Wade, one of the most remarkable shooters ever produced by the big State of Texas, has been keeping up a very fast pace since he has devoted his time exclusively to the traps. As a sort of pre- liminary to the Grand American he stopped off at the Lowell, Ind., tournament, June 13-14, winning high average with a score of 370 out of 400. C. A. Young was second with 368, both using Peters shells. On the first day of the Grand American, Mr. Wade tied for high professional average, breaking 99 out of 100, and Mr. C. D. Linderman of Lincoln, Neb., tied for high amateur average, scoring 98 out of 100. Other contestants making high scores in these events and using Peters shells were W. D. Stannard 98, H. E. Poston 97, Neaf Apgar 96, Miles J. Maryott 95 and C. A. Young 94. At the Atlanta Gun Club, June 11th, Mr. H. D. Freeman, using Peters Factory Loaded shells, broke 195 out of 200, with a run of 104 straight, winning high average, of course. Practical and Good. The attractive catalogue entitled "Dog Culture," which is issued by the well known firm, Spratts Patent, contains practical chapters on the feeding, kenneling and general management of dogs, also chapters on cats. This firm has agencies at Newark, N. J., St. Louis, Mo., San Francisco, Cal., Cleveland, O., Boston, Mass., and Montreal, Canada. For infor- mation, the nearest depot should be addressed. o Santa Cruz Fish Notes. — Fish and Game Warden Walter R. Welch is spending these days planting trout fry and more than fulfilling the expectations of intelligent and painstaking work his appointment as county warden augured. Among the waters already stocked are Corcoran's lagoon with salmon fry — about 20,000. The salmon placed in Wood's lagoon on May 7th have doubled in ■ size. Recently he went to Eagle Glen to stock Majors creek, and while up the Coast, Eastern brook and rainbow trout will also be placed in Liddell and Baldwin creeks. After he finishes the Coast he is to stock Tynan Lake, near Watsonville, with Mackinaw lake trout, and the tributaries of Soquel creek with Eastern brook and rainbow varieties. Warden Welch believes, and in this he has the support of the angling fraternity, that trout fry less than three inches in length should not be liberated — it is almost invariably death to the young fish, for the larger fellows eat them. Saturday, July 6, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 STAMINA AND COURAGE IN THE TROTTING HORSE. Horsemen as a rule are of the opinion that the thoroughbred possesses more stamina, courage and gameness than the trotter and the question regard- ing the relative merits of the two types in this respect has never been an open one, for few advo- cates of the trotter have been found when the ques- tion has come up for debate. There is very great doubt in the minds of more than one observer con- cerning this subject, for many reasons can be given which tend to show that justice has never been done the light harness horse in this regard, and that too much credit has been given the thoroughbred. We are of the opinion that the systems of racing the two types of horses tend to prove that the trotter is capable of undergoing greater ordeals than the thoroughbred, for the light harness horse is in no sense pampered or indulged either in his prepara- tion or in his racing. The logical conclusion to any one who studies the breeding of these two types of the equine race is that as the thoroughbred has been produced for a hundred and fifty years with a view of making him carry his great flight of speed as far as possible, and as his blood contains very little that is foreign, he should be gamer than the trotter, whose breeding has been done haphazard- ly and who not infrequently has more cold or foreign blood than any other kind. A careful survey of the facts, however, will not substantiate the statement that the thoroughbred is gamer than the trotter. In any race in which thoroughbreds take part, a false, break, if it includes a run of any distance, is re- garded as an accident likely to result in the defeat of the horse making it, for while in every race where the barrier is not used thoroughbreds brush away for a hundred yards, they rarely ever attain a high rate of speed for more than half that distance. The trotter, on the other hand, invariably scores at top speed, and the distance covered is frequently fully an eighth of a mile. This effort is repeated from three to ten- times in each heat, and many a horse has taken the word for what is destined to be a very fast mile, after having scored that dis- tance in eight attempts. The fact that the trotter can withstand such a tremendous task and repeat it for many weeks during the season would seem to refute the idea that his superior in point of game- ness is to be found. Whenever a thoroughbred breaks away from the post and covers a quarter of a mile before he is brought to a stop, his owner is found bemoaning his fate or hedging his bet, and if by any chance the jockey is unable to control the horse before a half mile is covered, all hope of vic- tory is abandoned. It can be said and frequently is by way of argument that the high rate of speed at- tained by the thoroughbred is so much greater than that of the trotter that no comparison can be made concerning the effort that each type of horse is put to, yet it should be remembered that the supreme effort of any horse is bound to have its effect, and it is as great a task for a trotter capable of 2:10 speed to score at that clip as it is for a thorough- bred to break away and run a quarter in twenty- three seconds. In his training and his racing the light harness horse does ten times as much work as does the thoroughbred, and he lasts longer under it and is less likely to be the victim of an early breakdown than the runner. It is extremely rare for even a very fast trotter to stop when in the lead so badly that he is overtaken by a majority of the field opposed to him; yet every day at any race track runners are seen to open a gap, to lead their fields by many lengths and then to blow up and finish last or in the ruck. Instances are cited whenever the great gameness of the thoroughbred is being exploited of race horses struggling toward the wire after meeting with serious accidents, and while it is doubtless true that Mc- Whorter finished a race on two broken legs, such instances are extremely rare, and the average thor- oughbred will stop to a walk even when a misstep makes him slightly lame. A thousand whose shins are bucked will either make no effort to run or will stop to a gallop before the race is over, and the slightest lameness puts him hors de combat. Many instances can be cited of lame trotters continu- ing a successful campaign to the very end, and who does not remember the heroic efforts of Hal Pointer when he was so lame that it seemed im- possible for him to encircle the track? We believe that almost any trotter possessed of a reasonable amount of gameness will finish on his courage, no matter how severe may be his pain, and while he may lose his stride, he will not flninch or give up the struggle as long as his legs stand up under him. Trotters have been known to keep on trying until they fell, and many a horse has broken down in a heat and given no evidence of it until pulled up after the wire was reached. That the trotter is pos- sessed of fully as much courage as the thoroughbred we firmly believe, and we are equally sure that he possesses greater endurance, a stronger constitution and greater determination than the thoroughbred. It is. by no means an unusual occurrence for a trot- ter capable of a mile in 2:10 to race five heats rang- ing from 2:11 to 2:13 in one afternoon, and to add to this twenty-five scores at approximately his greatest speed. If there is in the world to-day a thoroughbred capable of five heats of a mile each of an average of 1:43, his identity has never been disclosed, and we feel sure that if such a task were put to the greatest race horse in training and he was forced to break away and run an eighth of a mile at top speed a half a dozen times before each heat, he would either die from exhaustion or would finish his last mile in a walk. It is very true that thoroughbreds are put to different uses than those employed by the light harness horse, yet this is no reason why the wonder- ful courage, gameness and endurance of the trotter should fail to meet with the proper recognition. If it is a fact that the trotter is no less game than the thoroughbred, it would seem unreasonable to attri- bute the courage and endurance of the harness horse to his remote thoroughbred ancestry, and that such a claim by the advocates of the thoroughbred blood in the trotter is not a sound one can be proved by the innumerable examples of game trotters whose ancestors were without a drop of thoroughbred blood. Many advocates of thoroughbred blood in the trotter attempt to bolster their arguments by citing in- stances of great performers at the trotting gait whose remote ancestors came under the head of thoroughbreds, yet entirely overlooking the fact that these ancestors may have been absolutely worthless as race horses or sires. We can see little advantage to be derived from an infusion of thoroughbred blood that carried with it no merit, for we have known many worthless thoroughbreds, and the Stud Book contains many families without the slightest ca- pacity. Whenever a controversy arises over the merits of the two strains of blood, the argument is advanced that because some famous trotter is de- scended from a remote ancestor who was himself a thoroughored much of his merit, both as to speed and gameness, should be attributed to the blooded horse; yet while we believe firmly in heredity and the influence it has in the reproduction of any form of animal life, we cannot reconcile ourselves to the theory which teaches that remote ancestors have a stronger influence than top crosses. Trotting blood is that quality which predominates in the pedigree of a light harness horse, or that which he inherits from one or more ancestors who were themselves trotting bred, and any horse whose top crosses were performers with capacity must in- herit the characteristics of these antecedents to a greater degree than those of some remote ancestor. A trotter whose sire was a performer and whose paternal ancestors were full of trotting blood, whose dam is qually as well bed in trotting lines, must necessarily feel the influences of these crosses to a greater degree than those of a fifth dam or of a great-great-grandsire, and consequently it would seem illogical to attribute the success of the modern trot- ter to the blood of Diomed or even Messenger. While it is very true that a vast majority of the greatest performers of to-day are descended from the thor- oughbred horse, the percentage of the blood of this remote ancestor is so small as to be almost incalcu- lable, and being so slight, can have little effect in changing the influences of the sire of dam, or grand sire or grandam. If a trotting horse carries in his veins 90 per cent of trotter blood and 10 per cent of thoroughbred, is it not reasonable to attribute his success to the greater rather than to the less inheritance. If a trotter is influenced by the blood of a remote ancestor who was a thoroughbred, he certainly is influenced in the same ratio by the blood of the ancestor of the thoroughbred, who was a Barb; and yet no intelligent breeder would care for the Arab strain close up in his horse's pedigree. The thoroughbred of to-day carries in his veins such a small percentage of Arab blood that it is not even considered. He has gone on from generation to generation, has been bred and inter-bred until he has founded a family of his own, a family superior to any other for the purposes for which he is in- tended, therefore it would seem folly to ignore the lesson that has been taught in the production of the thoroughbred, in breeding the light harness horse. The gait of the trotter is diametrically opposed to that of the thoroughbred, and while the functions of each are similar, the instinct to gallop must be bred out of every horse with thoroughbred blood in his veins, and the instinct to trot accentuated. To do this trotters should be bred to trotters, alien blood should be bred out and trotter blood increased until its influence is the only one felt. — Kentucky Stock Farm. THE HARVEST NOT FAR AWAY. THE KICKING HORSE. Another cure for a stall-kicking horse comes from Virginia. When the horse begins to kick, slip quietly to the door or partition nearest to him and pound on it with an ax, being careful not to let the horse hear your voice. It is said that this treat- ment may have to be repeated more than once, but as it does not cost anything repeated applications can be readily tried. It is affirmed to be a "sure cure" by our Virginia correspondent. It may be. But personally we believe that a horse that has kicked once will kick again. We have watched the professional horse-breaker do really wonderful work in subduing refractory, unruly, vicious and kicking horses, and we have seen the swift foot shoot out in a well-directed kick when the eye of the master was withdrawn or his tension on the reins relaxed. Doubtless horses have been broken of kicking, but we would not trust a "cured kicker" as far as we could throw a cat by the tail. It may be possible to cast out seven devils, but this one kicking devil is very hard to dispossess. The kicking horse is safest when dead. Barely a few weeks until the first meeting of the Grand Circuit for the season of 1907 opens at Detroit. The outlook for the horses that will be raced in the Grand Circuit are just* as bright as are the conditions that should make every meeting of the circuit a suc- cessful one and a financial success. It should be a profitable season for the horses, as both class races and early closing purses are liberal and the oppor- tunity to win money was never greater. In the early closing purses offered by the respective asso- ciations, horsemen responded very generously with entries, so that there seems to be a winning combi- nation, so far as good intentions go for the season. The meeting at Detroit always attracts attention for the one reason at least, that two big stakes are to be raced for and there is always glory as well as money for the owner whose horse can capture either of these races. The M. and M. serves as a prelim- inary test of the season's trotters, as those who' show up conspicuously in this event are most al- ways prominent at the meetings which follow. The last two or three seasons may have been excep- tions to this rule, but it was formerly true, and may be again this season". Two trotters are very promi- nently mentioned for this rich stake — Highball, in the Geers' stable, and the fast California trotting mare, Sonoma Girl, who has a matinee record of 2:07.- From what one hears from both of these fast trotters, neither is lacking in speed capacity. High- ball was recently purchased for some $17,500, and being in the stable of so skillful a trainer as Mr. Geers must be something out of the ordinary as a trotter. Sonoma Girl has her matinee record to dis- tinguish her. Highball was once a cast-away and has never been raced, while Sonoma Girl has been troubled with lameness, although she is now re- ported as going sound. A good many things may happen in the next six weeks and it may be that neither of the above named contestants for first honors, in Detroit's classics, will be able to start when the time comes. Some of the other entries have, for various reasons, fallen by the wayside. Others will fall out until the field is reduced per- haps to some ten or twelve. The bad weather has precluded any fast work by the other eligibles. II the weather becomes good, which it surely will, some others are likely to show up, which may change the complexion of affairs, so far as the favorite is con- cerned. The favorite in the Chamber of Commerce will likely be one of the several entries who was raced last season, and not one of those that has no record or is green. The change of the class from 2:24 to 2:13 will make some difference in the complexion of the race and in the selection of the favorite. One of the interesting features of this race heretofore has been that it usually uncovered some green pacer, that often became a sensation and the largest money winning pacer of the season. No doubt there will be several high-class green pacers start, but whether they have a chance to win against horses of more experience in the racing game remains to be seen. It was thought that the change of class for the Chamber of Commerce would result in a larger number of entries. It is probable that had the con- ditions remained the same, the entries would have been just as large. — The American Sportsman. FOREST RANGERS. Examinations for the position of forest ranger will be held at the supervisor's headquarters of every National Forest on July 23 and 24. Forest super- visors will conduct the examinations. The Civil Service Commission, at Washington, D. C, is sending specific information on the examination to all who write in and request it. Experience, a thorough knowledge of forest con- ditions, and a sound body, rather than book educa- tion, are the qualities sought in examining appli- cants who desire to become forest rangers. The man must have the ability, however, to make simple maps and write intelligent reports upon forest business connected with the position. A ranger must be sound of body and able to take care of himself and his horses in regions remote from settlement and supplies. Necessary qualifica- tions of applicants include knowledge of trail build- ing, construction of cabins, and the ability to ride, pack and deal tactfully with all classes of people. He must know something of land, surveying, esti- mating and scaling timber, logging land laws, mining, and the livestock business. The applicants should be thoroughly familiar with the region of the coun- try in which he seeks employment. In Arizona and New Mexico, the ranger must know enough Spanish to conduct forest business with Mexican users of the National Forests. Personal equipment and horses for use in connection with duty of a ranger are fur- nished by the rangers themselves and not by the Forest Service. Working under the direction of the forest super- visor, the rangers duties include patrol to prevent fire and trespass, estimating, surveying, and mark- ing timber, supervision of cutting and similar work, all of which a man thoroughly familiar with forested regions and possessing a fair education is able to ful- fill. It is the policy of the Forest Service to fill va- cancies in higher positions by the promotion of rang- ers rather than by the appointment of men without experience on the National Forests, althonV wise well fitted. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. July 6, 1907. OFFICIAL CALL OF FIFTEENTH NATIONAL IRRIGATION CONGRESS. An advance copy of the official call of the Fifteenth National Irrigation Congress has been received by the Breeder and Sportsman. It is issued from the headquarters of the Congress at Sacramento. California, and an- nounces that this important conven- tion will be held in that city Septem- ber 2-7, inclusive, next. The docu- ment recites the purposes of the Con- gress, invites the apoointment of dele- gates by organized bodies of all kinds and announces special railway rates over all railway lines to California. An Interstate Irrigation and Forestry Exposition, the California State Fair and special harvest excursions over California are among the entertain- ment features promised those who attend. The purposes of the Congress are declared to be "Save the forests, store the boods, reclaim the deserts, make homes on the land,' and all who are interested in these objects or in any of them are invited to participate in the deliberations and thereby contrib- ute to a wise direction of national poli- cies and development of practical methods of conserving and developing the great natural resources of the country. The personnel of the Congress, as stated in the call, includes the Presi- dent and Vice-President of the United States, members of the Cabinet, Sena- tors and Representatives, Governors of States and Territories, members of State and Territorial Legislatures and State Irrigation, Forestry and other Commissions. Delegates may be ap- pointed by Governors of States and Territories, Mayors of cities, county governing boards, official and unoffi- cial public bodies, and organizations of every kind including agricultural, horticultural and commercial, as well as boards of trade, chambers of com- merce and development associations. The Interstate Exposition of Irri- gated-land Products and Forest Prod- ucts will be held simultaneously with the Irrigation Congress. The largest and finest list of trophies and prizes ever offered will stimulate competi- tion. The California State Fair will follow the Congress with joint open- ing and closing ceremonies attended by a great irrigation celebration, the day closing with a magnificent alle- gorical irrigation parade and electri- cal illuminations. Especial emphasis is laid upon the opportunity afforded by this Congress for the study of irrigation, irrigation practices and results, irrigated crops of every kind and irrigation oppor- tunities. Sacramento is situated near the center of the great valley of Cali- fornia, which extends lengthwise through the State a distance of nearly five hundred miles and comprises ap- proximately nearly ten million acres of fertile land. Colossal plans for the construction of storage dams, and dis- tributing canals for the irrigation of this great plain are now being made by engineers of the Reclamation Ser- vice and money has been apportioned from the Reclamation Fund for the construction of an initial unit of the great system contemplated. Special excursions will enable dele- gates to see California. These will cover the Sacramento and San Joa- quin Valleys, the mountains, the cop- per belt, the vintage districts, the red- woods, seacoast and mountain resorts, orange and lemon districts and irri- gated districts. Special railway rates to California will prevail over all the trans-continental lines. Poultry, bees, fruit and the garden are the big four that place many an extra dollar in the hands of the farmer and his wife. On five acres the wife and children can make as much money from the poultry, fruit, honey and chickens as the farmer does on the rest c* the farm. Do not over- look these seemingly little things, but e .vife in paying strict atten- t; - r needs. SUGGESTIONS FOR CATTLE FEEDERS. [Chicago Breeders Gazette.] In cattle feeding it is highly im- portant to start right — to build upon the right kind of a foundation. There is a trite but true saying to the effect that you cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, and this is nowhere more forcibly exemplified than in the business of fattening cattle for market, many a man wasting his time and labor in feeding a class of cattle that can only return him minimum profits, instead of the maximum re- turn which must be the aim of every successful producer. The proposition cannot be successfully contested that for the largest profits and best re- sults generally it is necessary to se- lect a good grade of feeders, and in making this statement we do not lose sight of the fact that cheap and in- ferior grades, if handled rightly, can also be made to produce satisfactory profits. Nevertheless, the first and greatest rule with nine out of ten of the best and most successful cattle feeders is to feed only well bred, care- fully selected cattle. By way of illustration we cite the sale recently made by our firm for C. L. Kolb of Iowa of seventeen head of very good quality, well fattened grade Short-horn steers, averaging 1,520 pounds at $6.50, topping the market 20 cents per cwt. over all other sales that day. These cattle were of Mr. Kolb's own feeding. They had been on feed something less than six months, and their condition and the prize realized for them show very for- cibly what a good feeder can accom- plish if he has the right kind of cat- tle to build upon. In passing it may be of interest to note that a few weeks ago Mr. Kolb also had a drove of steers, which topped the market at $6.75 over all other sales that day. Cattle of good breeding, quality and proper conformation mature much more quickly than the scrub sorts, and it does not cost nearly so much to fatten them. There is not so much bone to cover up, and the type of steer that is "built for feeding" lays on flesh in a way that his inferior brother does not. About the only way that steers of common quality can be fattened to any advantage is to give them a short feed. Up to a certain point they will put on flesh fairly satis- factorily, but after the "dead center" is passed they can consume an as- tonishing amount of corn without mak- ing much further gain. If a man wants to feed cheap and inferior cat- tle his best plan is to buy them in the late summer or early fall, as he can carry them through the fall months on feed which costs practi- cally nothing, such as fall pasture and, later on, stalk fields, giving them just enough corn during January and February to keep them gaining, and getting them on full feed say about March 1st and feeding out for market any time between the middle of May and the middle of July, during which period light-weight beeves are in most demand, as they suit the warm weather trade and sell relatively bet- ter than heavy-weight cattle that cost anywhere from 50 cents to 75 cents per cwt. more to produce. On the other hand, cattle of good quality can be fed to advantage for marketing any time during the year. As a contrast to the $6.50 cattle men- tioned we sold on the same day a drove of common Minnesota steers, averaging 1,298 pounds, that had been fed seven months, at $5.40, a very good price, considering their class and quality. The man who bought the $6.50 load, which had been fed less than six months, but had the quality, would not buy the other load at any price, neither would any of the other buyers who had orders for good cat- tle. The result was that the owner of the $5.40 cattle was quite disgusted with the outcome and remarked that he would not feed any more cattle if he could not get a better price than that, oblivious of the fact that the fault was with himself; that had he put into his feed lot the right sort of cattle in the first place, even at a considerable higher original cost, he too, could have had the satisfaction of seeing his cattle sell right up to the top of the market. The difference of $1.10 per cwt. in the selling price, with about seven weeks shorter feed, furnishes an eloquent commentary on the advantage of feeding the right kind of cattle. It is of further inter- est to note that the $5.40 load, after a seven months' feed, weighed 1,298 pounds, while the $6.50 load, fed less than six months, weighed 1,520 pounds. Of course, the latter yere probably heavier to start with, but in addition to that they made a much more rapid gain and put on more pounds of flesh per head than the others. We had on a recent market six or seven loads of common quality cattle which had to sell at low prices for the simple reason that they were not the kind that the majority of the buy- ers wanted, consequently attracted only limited competition. We ex- plained personally to each owner the advantage of securing the right sort of foundation to build upon in the first place. The foregoing remarks are prompted by what we see on the market every day, and by the desire to place before our customers informa- tion that will, if acted upon, increase their profits. CHAS. O. ROBINSON. DRAFT MARES ON THE FARM. MARKETING LIVE STOCK. In discussing the marketing of live stock, and especially relating to the subject of post-mortem inspections, the National Stockman and Farmer offers some valuable suggestions as follows: The present system of marketing live stock has been evolved after many years of effort by 'sellers, buy- ers, transportation companies and the supervising government. It has some drawbacks and difficulties, as any sys- tem will have, but, as a rule, it has been satisfactory to all concerned. The seller has a cash market for all stock; the buyer has a constant sup- ply without violent price fluctuations; the transportation companies get their shares both ways from the central market point. But a situation has ar- rived which threatens to revolutionize the system and which promises end- less trouble. It is proposed by the slaughter to buy subject to post-mor- tem inspection. This means that the seller receives his returns after the stock has been slaughtered, thus de- laying and hampering him in his busi- ness; that he must buy in the country as he sells on the market, subject to post-mortem inspection, and anyone who knows how stock is bought and sold in the country will readily realize what opportunities there must be for trouble in such trading. Theorists argue that the shipper should bear the loss because he has sold the diseased cattle. But he should not bear it, because he, like the slaughterer, is an innocent pur- chaser. The producer of diseased cat- tle should bear the loss, and that is where the trouble arises. Stock changes hands often, and to attempt to fix the loss on the individual pro- ducer is impracticable, however just it may be. There is no way to avoid some loss to all concerned, and the only question is how it can be handled so as to least interfere with trade. The packer kills thousands of animals and knows or can know the number of condemnations. He should buy ac- cordingly, and make allowance for these losses just as he makes allow- ances for other losses in his business. Ultimately he will place it where it belongs, on the producers, by paying a price that enables him to make this allowance. With the most expert buy- ers, the most perfect business system, and, such a large influence on the market for live stock, he should be in a position to handle this matter, and to do so without interfering with our present satisfactory system of marketing live stock. One of the greatest drawbacks to the long harrow is the fact that it will "wabble" when the horses are hitched in the, middle. That is, first one end will swing forward and then the other. The latest device for over- coming this defect is to attach a pul- ley to either end and run a rope through both of these and attach a two-horse double-tree on either end of the rope. In this way there is an equilizatioa of draft between the four horses and at the same time the "wab- bling" tendency is prevented. In the way of horse flesh the best property for the farm is a choice lot of draft mares for bleeding purposes. Many farmers breed to the best horse in the country, but do not give the mare the consideration she deserves. A good mare on the farm will eat no more than a poor one. A good mare's colts are worth $50 to $100 more per animal than the poor mare's. The good colts are as cheaply grown as the poor ones, and the satisfaction one gets out of being at the top can- not be computed in dollars and cents. An old horseman's advice is to go into horse breeding when the prices are down. Low prices are always suc- ceeded by higher ones: as sure as the pendulum swings to the right it goes back again to the left — one extreme always follows another. In these days of plenty the market is up. It is up where horses are com- manding their actual value — no more, no less. The impetus given the busi- ness by the hundreds of importers is being felt. Prices will go higher and higher. When good teams of 1900-pound colts bring $500 upwards they are none too high in price. Teams of broodmares are worth $600 to $1200, the exact figure depending on breed, whether they are registered or not, size, age, color, conformation and soundness. A team of pure bred draft mares on the average farm are worth say $500. they being of good color, size and bone, free from blemish. Each mare will raise a colt that will bring $150 at two years of age, ordinary skill and attention being given them. Is the investment worth the profit? This depends on the man behind it. The high figures for good mares are causing many farmers to let their best farm animals go. Farmers should hold to them and continue breeding. In the course of time any breeder would get too many mares on his farm and then is plenty of time to get rid of the surplus. When he has more mares than he can care for satisfactorily then he has a chance to show his skill and know- ledge of the breed by- selling those that do not reach the ideal he has set for himself, or the standard of the breed. In the Central West where farms are of such a large average size every farmer might keep three or four teams of good mares. They would not need to be out of work more than thirty days annually because of their foals. The man who makes horses pay a good profit knows a good animal when he sees it. He knows the value of care, keeping them in good coat, feet in perfect shape and good feed- ing. He understands that horses de- velop best in kindly hands. , They should not be driven off a walk, as at this gait they show off best and display their worth Clean, free-action, good limbs and feet are important. In fact, they ar? the first qualifications essential to a good one. Drafters continually pounded along at a trot do not learn fast, nor clean, free walking and in addition are harder to keep because the gait and its attendant worry are conductive to knocking off the flesh. Breed for better drafters by improv- ing the quality of the mares by rigid selection. Wlien breeding them to imported horses make 'sure that you know the horse. Too many of the imported stallions are the cast-offs of France, England, Belgium and Ger- many. The systems of government super- vision in horse breeding in those countries are such that poor horses — those of blemish, poor breeding and not characteristic of the breed they are from — cannot stand in public stud. America gets the .majority of the best cast-offs, hence know the animal you are breeding to. The average price paid for imported horses in Europe is low. Ask the Bureau of Animal Industry, Washington, D. C, for their statistics. These will open your eyes indeed. — Farm World. o Eggs should be set as soon after they are laid as possible. It is also a good practice to set the eggs which were laid on the same day the incuba- tor is set. The hatch will be more uniform. Saturday, July 6, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 Carrots are often looked upon as a kind of delicate food for sick horses. If a horse is out of sorts and off feed, refusing almost everything and eatiug with the greatest indifference and car- rots are offered they are eaten at onue with much appreciation. They help to restore the appetite and give condition to the horse. In these respects carrots are invaluable and may well be looked on as safe correctives. But their use- fulness extends beyond the period of sickness and depression and horses in health may receive them frequently as a good food to maintain condition and activity. When first given their effect is a little laxative, but tbis is desired in many cases and ouce given regular- ly, they act as qualifying food. They are an excellent food for itching horses and all in bad coat, as they are cool- ing to the blood and give a glow to the hair. Horses of all ages may re- ceive them, including even the young- est backward foals. Carrots should not be looked on as mere additions to other foods, but substitutes for them, as they are quite capable of acting as real food. They should be pulped and mixed with grain or chaff. Twenty to thirty pounds a day is a good allow- ance. Every intelligent man can make dairying pay because intelligent meth- ods always win. The "book-farmer" who puts his learning into practice will make dairy- ing pay where the other fellow, who derides so-called "book-farming," will fail. •tTHE-H0/? *C^T* BcgistcMd CT. 3- Patent Office **^^«» SPAVIN CURE Makes a Tendorr Like a Rod of Steel Makes money winners out of cripples; age of horse or age of lameness makes no difference. It will strengthen, repair and cure any broken down, weak or in- jured condition of the tendon; it infuses strength and acts as a permanent ban- dage to the parts. It is the- only remedy of its kind ever conceived, and the only one so positive and successful as to warrant selling un- der a signed guarantee to refund money if it fails. "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. $5.00 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. TOM DILLON — Agent for — John B. Stetson's Hats Orders filled by mail. Van Ness Av. & McAllister St., San Francisco. Secure Booms in Advance at the New Alamo 529 Fourth St., or the Phoenix Fourth St., bet. A and B Sts., Santa Rosa For the F, C. T. H. B. A. Race Meeting1 Newly Furnished and First-Class. Rooms Single or En Suite; with or with- out Baths; Hot and Cold Running "Water in Every Room. Make your res- ervation in time. MRS. DORA GRISSIM, Santa Rosa, Cal. NEW SULKY FOR SALE A brand new McMurray Sulkey — best grade — never been uncrnted. Call or address F. W. KELLEY, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco FOB SALE. Four young Kentucky-bred light har- ness horses. Pacers and in training. Some of them entered in races for this year. Reason for selling, old age and sickness. For pedigrees, further par- ticulars, prices, etc., address THOS. JAS. STANTON 8c CO., 1149 McAllister St., San Francisco. Privileges For Sale Bids for the following privileges at the PLEASANTON RACE MEETING July 31, Aug. 1, 2 and 3, 1907, Will close July 15th: POOLS (auction and mutual). BAR, REFRESHMENT and LUNCH COUNTER. Bids for the whole or any part will be received. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Address DR. L. A. COLESTOCK, Secretary, Fleasanton, Cal. PRIVILEGES FOR SALE TROTTING HORSE BEEEDEBS RACE MEETING. SANTA ROSA August 14, 15, 16, 17, 1907 Bids for the following privileges will close August 1, 1907: BETTING (Auction and Mutual Pools. PROGRAMMES. CANDY, FRUIT, NUTS and ICE CREAM. Bids should be accompanied by a check for 50 per cent. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Address F. W. KELLEY, Sec, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. E. F. HEALS, President. FOB. SALE — ALFRED D. 2:1214. By Longworth, son of Sidney. Al- fred D. is absolutely sound, without blemish; goes without boots; is now in training and has paced miles better than his record this year. He is a first-class racing prospect for the fast classes and a high-class roadster or a matinee horse. He is now in Suther- land & Chadbourne's racing stable at Pleasanton. where he can be seen, and will be driven for prospective buyers. For further information address MBS. A. C. DIETZ, 5403 San Fablo Ave., Oak- land, Cal. John Barduhn, formerlv of the Thurlow Block John Kavanagh, formerly of the Palace Hotel Kavanagh & Barduhn Merchant Tailors Telephone Market 2002 723 Golden Gate Avenue, Between Franklin and Gongh Sts., San Francisco, CaL CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — in — HALFTONES AND LINE ENGRAVING Artistic Designing. 141 Valencia St. San Francisco FOB SALE. The Handsome Standard Bay Gelding, Honduras. Nine years old, by Prince Nutwood 2:11^, dam by Strathway. Stands 16y2 hands and weighs about 1225 pounds. Has worked miles in 2:24, quarters in 33 seconds with six weeks' training. He has never been trained since, but was used on the roads at Palo Alto. He is good gaited, wears no boots, does not pull a pound, absolutely sound, afraid of nothing, a lady can drive him with per- fect safety. W. H. "Williams had him in training and says that he looks like a 2:10 trotter. He is a remarkably good individual in every respect and a high class roadster and matinee horse. "Will also sell a good Studebaker buggy and a McKerron harness. The above will be sold on account of the owner leaving for Europe. Horse can be seen at Hans Frellson's Stables, Twenty-fourth Avenue, near the Casino. For further particulars address this office. Seldom See a big knee like this, but your horse may have a bunch or bruise on his Ankle, Hock, Stifle, Knee or Throat. ^gSORBINE win clean them on without laying th8 horse up. No blister, no hair gone. $2.00 per bottle, delivered. Book 8-C free. ABSORB1NR, JR., for mankind, 51.00. Removes Soft Bunches. Cure: Varicose Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele, Ruptured Muscles or Ligaments, Enlarged Glands. Allays Pain. Mfd. only by W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield, Mass. For Sale by — Langley & 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. SKY POINTER JS. FOR SALE OB LEASE. Having eight stallions on my hands, I will sell or lease Sky Pointer Jr., son of Sky Pointer, sire of Sally Pointer 2:06%, dam Juliet D. 2:13%, dam of Irish (4) 2:08% by McKinney. Dark bay stallion, 16 hands, and weighs about 1100. Is now in good shape and ready to work. Is afraid of nothing and wears no boots. W. G. Durfee worked him a mile in 2:12%. For any further particu- lars address, FRANK S. TURNER, Pro- prietor Santa Rosa Stock Farm, Santa Rosa, Cal. RUBEEROID ROOFING Weather Proof, Acid Proof, Fire Re- sisting. BONESTELL, RICHARDSON & CO., 473-485 Sixth St., San Francisco, Cal. PETER SAXE & SON, 513 32d street, Oakland, Cal., Importers, Breeders and Dealers for post thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses, Sheep, Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence so- licited. IMPORTED HACKNEY STALLIONS At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER. West Orange, N. J. JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. HORSE EDUCATION. Position wanted on stock farm or in sales stable by a highly competent horse educator. Method for breaking every bad habit a horse has. Eastern man. First class references. Address R. S. PEUTNE, 703 Buchanan St., San Francisco. SAVE 208 SHAVES $20.80 a year. Also save the razor, your face, time and temper by using "3 in One* on the blade. keeps the blade keen and clean, by prevent- ing surface rusting which is caused by moisture from the lather. Write for free sample iy and special "razor saver" circular. 1 \ Why not know the truth? G. W. em COLE COMPANY, 102 New St. ™ New York City. POINTERS and ENGLISH SETTERS TRAINED AND BROKEN Broken Dogs and Well Bred Puppies fcr sale. Address E. VALENCIA, 212 North Brown St., Napa, Cat. DIVIDEND NOTICE. THE SAVINGS AND LOAN SOCIETY. 101 Montgomery St., corner Sutter, has declared a dividend for the term ending June 30. 1907, at the rate of three and three-quarters (3340 per cent per. annum on all deposits, free of taxes, arid pay- able on and after Monday, July 1, 1907. Dividends not called for are added to and bear the same rate of interest as principal. EDWIN BONNELL, Cashier. DIVIDEND NOTICE. SAN FRANCISCO SAVINGS UNION. N. W. corner California and Montgomery Sts. For the half year ending June 30, 1907. a dividend has been declared at the rates per annum of four (4) vper cent on term deposits and three and six- tenths (3 6-10) per cent on ordinary de- posits, free of taxes, payable on and after Monday, July 1, 1907. Depositors are entitled to draw their dividends at any time during the succeeding half year. Dividends not drawn will be add- ed to the deposit account, become a part thereof and earn dividend from July 1. LOVELL WHITE. Cashier. DIVIDEND NOTICE. THE GERMAN SAVINGS AND LOAN SOCIETY. 526 California St.— For the half year ending June 30, 1907, a divi- dend has been declared at the rate af three and eight-tenths (3 8-10) per cent per annum on all deposits, free of taxes, payable on. and after Monday, "July 1 1907. Dividends not called for are added to and bear the same rate of interest as the principal from July 1, 1907. GEORGE TOURNY, Secretary. DIVIDEND NOTICE. CALIFORNIA SAFE DEPOSIT AND TRUST CO., corner California and Mont- gomery Sts. — For the six months ending June 30, 1907, a dividend has been de- clare! on all deposits in the savings department of this company at the rate of four (4) per cent per annum, free of taxes, and payable on and after Monday, July 1. 1907. The same rate of interest will be paid by our branch offices, lo- cated at 1531 Devisadero st., 2572 Mis- sion St., 1740 Fillmore St., and 19th and Minnesota sts. Dividends not drawn will De added to the deposit account, be- come a part thereof and earn dividends from July 1. 1907. J. DALZELL BROWN, Manager. FOR SALE. On account of my age and health, I will sell Kenneth C, three-year-old rec- ord 2:17, seal brown, by McKinney 2:lli4, first dam Mountain Maid (dam of Tom Carneal 2:08^, Kenneth C. (3) 2:17, and Miramonte 2:24%), by Crisco 4908, second dam Lucy M., dam of Betty M. 2:20 by Cloud. This horse is now five years old and will beat 2:10 this year. Sound and right and ready to show any day. I also offer for sale Ben Hur, bay stallion, three years old, by Stam B. 2:11*4, out of Mountain Maid as above. Can trot in 2:20 now. Sound and all right in every way. Come and see them work. No trades considered S. K. TREFRY, Pleasanton, Cal- FOB. SALE — ALFRED D. 2:12'- ., . By Longworth, son of Sidney. Al- fred D. is absolutely sound, without blemish; goes without boots; is now in training and has paced miles better than his record this year. He is a first-class racing prospect for the fast classes and a high-class roadster er a matinee horse. He is now in Suther- land & Chadbourne's racing stable at Pleasanton, where he can be seen, and will be driven for prospective buyers. For further information address MRS. A. C. DIETZ, 5403 Sail Pablo Ave., Oak- land, Cal. Ag'ents and Correspondents wanted In every town on the Pacific Coast for the Breeder and Sportsman. Jutf Enmjgriv| and iust as they want it. The right way to | salt animals is to let them kelp themselves. Compressed Pure-Salt Bricks In oar Patent Feeders.iupplyreaned dairy Bolt. I They mean animal thrift They cost but little, f Convenient for you and yonr I animals suffer no neglect. Ask I yoor dealer and write na for | booklet. Bo I mom Stable Supply Co. I EMantMt, Mfr*. 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 6, 1907. RM!MtM!M>M!iMAMtM)MM>feM!feMM>ftMMtM PETERS SHELLS WIN! At the tournament of the Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' League, San Francisco, May 10-12. HIGH GENERAL AVERAGE was won « by Mr. Otto Feudner, shooting Peters Factory Loaded Shells. He also won the Dupont Trophy, 24x25, and in the 100-bird race, the high score was made by Mr. J. E. Vaughan, with Peters Shells. Other recent winnings made with this ammunition are: 4 212x215 — At Veedersburgr, Ind., April IS, made toy C. A. Tounf, winning 4 HIGH AVERAGE. * 513x545 — At the Texas State Snoot, Mexia, Tex., April 24-26, by Mr. L. I. Wade, winning- HIGH AVEB.AGE. 50x50 — In the Individual State Championship Event at the Texas State Shoot, April 24-26, Oy L. I. Wade, being the ONLY STRAIGHT SCORE. 362x380 — At Chanute, Kansas, April 19-20, made by Ed. O'Brien, winning HIGH AVERAGE. 48x50 — At the Texas State Shoot, Mexia, Tex., April 24-26, by Mr. Carter, 113 Straight — By J.. I. Wade, at Mexia, Texas, April 25, being the LONGEST winning CHRONICLE TROPHY. RUN. 190x200 — At Freehold, TSt. J., April 18, by Neaf Apgar, winning HIGH AVERAGE Ask Your Dealer for Peters Shells l«444*4444«4444444444:94«4«4«444«444444444««4444'««'l4«4«44'<4«444444«44444««4«4444444«4444444-<444444'<44444 Grand American Amateur Handicap Won by Smith Gun and the Hunter One-Trigger The liveliest competition of the season. Open to the world. The Hunter One-Trigger does the business. Ask for catalogue. THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Fulton, N. Y. McMurray - McMurray ^ McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, 531 Valencia St., San Francisco, CaL | Sales Agent for California. McMurray - McMurray | WE FOOL THE SUN I | The ROSS McMAHON ! Awning and Tent Co. * * * t * * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. Camping Outfits for Hunting J| * and Fishing Trips. * * * 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. J % Phone Temporary 2030. * Few Realize What a small amount of risk they assume in booking to. "McKINNEY" 2:11% As our terms place nearly all the burden upon us. menTioVlhi^journalThe Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. * * * * I The Championship of the United States PROFESSIONAL AGAINST PROFESSIONAL THE BEST PITTED AGAINST THE BEST All contestants standing at the long range of 18 yds. This great race for the Championship of the United States, held at Chicago during the week of June Ifi. 1907, was won by W. R. Crosby, shooting the PARKER GUN, with a score of 192 out of 200 targets shot at — 96 per cent. THE PARKER GUN The next highest score, 190 out of 200 targets shot at — 95 per cent, in this same great championship event, was made by Fred Gilbert, also using the PARKER GUN. This greatest contest of professionals shows positively the pattern and center of the gun. The PARKER GTTN shoots where you look. The proof is evident. Surely the CLD euliable, when put to a severe test, proves what we have always claimed — that the PARKER GT7N outshoots them all. Send for Catalogue. PARKER BROS., - 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. N. Y. Salesrooms, 32 Warren St. -«■>*:*•:••■:**:-►>*>•:«.;-.>.;..:-.:..:":";..:**:-':'•:":'•>*:•*:*•:•*:*►>•:' •>•>*>*>* •>**:**:-•*>*•:•*;•***•>*> **:*-*> •>***> **■ CAMPBELL'S EMOLLIC IODOFORM GALL REMEDY For GALL BACKS and SHOULDERS, CRUPPER SORES and SADDLE 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. We placed it on the market relying wholly on its merit for success. The sales of 1906 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Remedy preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL REMEDY OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is quick and sure for those trouble- some skin cracks under the fetlock which injure and often la/ up race horses. Guaranteed under the Pood and Ding's Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 1319. All Trainers Should Keep it in Their Stables. PRICE— 25c, 50c and $1.00 (Read our ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy in next issue of this paper) Jas. B. Campbell & Co., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison St., Chicago, Illinois Sold by all dealers in Harness and Turf Goods. If not in stock ask them to write any Jobber for it. CARRIAGE TEAM POR SALE. A handsome pair of blood bays, mare and gelding, five and six years old, 16 hands high, weight 1150 lbs. each; good travelers, drive together like one horse; both broken single; very stylish in har- ness; sound, without a blemish of any kind. Team for sale on account of own- er going to Europe. For price and par- ticulars address H. OLSEN, 814 B St., Haywarcls, Cal. POR SALE. Sly B., green pacer, five years old, gelding, by Lynwood W. (sire of Charley Belden and Sonoma Girl); first dam Dollie by St. Patrick; second dam by Black Ralph; third dam by Overland. Paced mile last year over Pleasanton track in 2:13^, last half in 1:04, last quarter in 30^.; has paced quarters bet- ter than 30 seconds. Should pace in- 2:10 or better this year. Now at Santa Rosa track in charge of R. Abies, Ad- dress RCBT. DUNCAN, Ukiah, Cal. TALLION OWNER If in need of anything in the line of StallioD Cards compiled and printed, Tabulated Pedigrees, Stock Catalogues, Hor*o Books, Stallion Service Hooks, Horse Cuts in stoek and made from photos. Hoof Pads of 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 Saturday, July 6, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 **'MmJ«8^**^'^***'^****^^*»>*'^4»^ Dupont Smokeless MAKES A CLEAN UP Every Trophy and Every Average At the Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' League Tournament, San Francisco, Cal., February 22-24, were won by shooters who used DUPONT SMOKELESS Amateur Averages — A. J. Webb, S. A. Huntley, M. 0. Feudner and C. M. Troxel Professional Averages — R. C. Reed, E. Holling and C. A. Haight. TROPHY WINNER Reed Trophy S. A. Huntley Peters Trophy C. M. Troxel . Roos Trophy T. Prior Du Pont Trophy A. J. Webb .. Professional Trophy E. Holling ... SCORE .40 straight .59 out of 60 .63 out of 65 .64 out of 65 .18 out of 20 E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. PORTLAND, ORE. Established 1802 BERKELEY, CAL. and WILMINGTON, DEL. SEATTLE, WASH. H^^hJmJhJm^^^^^^^^^^^^SmImJw^*^ ♦♦ «5"Jm5h2»3"2«$"5» l^4»^4^$$^H$H$*.l$H$M$H$H$HgM$H$H$Hgt *^^»^^^^»^^^^h{^^hJhJ! ITHACA GUNS HIS 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 Damascus or Whitworth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Walnut stock that Nature can produce, is hand checkered and engTaved in the most elaborate manner with dog's and birds inlaid in gold. Send for Art Catalog describing- our complete line, 17 grades, ranging1 in price from $17.75 net to $300 list. ITHACA GUN COMPANY, ----- ITHACA, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch, 1346 Park St., Alameda, Cal. JAMES A. GROVE (R. R. Syer, 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 for the M. and M. and C. of C. Stakes Developed. Patronage and Correspondence Solicited. LAWRENCE STOCK FARM, Lawrence, Santa Clara Co.. Cal. YOU MUST CURS UISTEMFER! The direct and after effects of the contagious diseases — distemper, influenza, etc. — are such as to denanl a positive and thorough remedy. Craft's Distemper and Cough Cure is safe and certain. Endorsed by hundreds of thousands of horse owners. No pay if it fails; 50 cents and $1.00 at dealers or sent direct, prepaid. Write to-day for copy of "Dr. Craft's Advice." WELLS BEErTCINE CO., 13 Third St., Lafayette, Ind. D. E. Newell, 56 £*_ o Vista Av., Oakland, Cal., Fac. Coast Agt. Wanted- AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN." GOLCHER BROS., Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co. m c 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 £ Telephone 4 Temporary 1883 GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS 511 Market St The Entry Lists Show an excellent number of the get of "AXWORTHY" (3) 2:15% And an increase in the value of his blood, is assured. When writing kindlv mention this journal IstiMe Worth-Saving ?x 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 QUINN'S M OINTMENT. Dr. £.. ii. Pavenpcrt, a prominent physician of Sheridan lnd.. writes: 1 have u-ed a number of reined ics for the removii] nf i'ii i lip, Rplintfl, thicken- d tendons nml tissues penerally, but Tnr ue n.-t been without Qulnn's Ointment. I hr.ve tested it thor- HHJ. ft n| -,Ty with nit )>■ -si tone v Hi i it is the o ly reliable reme- ever tried." Frico 91.00 per boltlo. S d by all d .uggibts cf W. B. Eddy & Co.. Whitehall- N.Y, 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 6, 1907. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots ORSE BOOTS .Remington Autoloading Rifle, Five 200 grain bullets sent whizzing at 2.000 feet per second, and each bullet ready to penerate steel five-sixteenths of an inch thick — that's the efficiency of the Remington Autoloading Rifle. REMINGTON^ARMS COMPANY, Ilion, N. Y. Solid thick steel protects the face. Safe safety and easy trigger pull among its other features. List price $30, subject to dealer's discount Agency, 315 Broadway, New York City m *** §l§lgs?lffl WINCHESTER Take-Down Repeating Shotguns If you want a serviceable shotgun, one that a scratch or a bump won't ruin and that can be bought at a price that won't ruin you, the ■Winchester Repeating Shotgun will meet your requirements. A 12 or 16 gauge Winchester Take-Down, with a strong shooting, full-choke barrel, suitable for trap work, duck shooting, etc., and an extra inter- changeable modified-choke or cylinder-bore barrel, complete, for field shooting, lists at $42.00. 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ADDITIONAL RACES Pleasanton Race Meeting JULY 31st TO AUGUST 3rd, INCLUSIVE Entries Close July 22, 1907 FIBST DAY, JTJDY 31st, Alameda County Roadsters, without records, amateur drivers, five to enter, three to start, Purse ?100 THIRD DAT, AUG. 2d, Contra Costa County Roadsters, without records, ama- teur drivers, five to enter, three to start, Purse S100 2:15 Class Pace, Special as- advertised, five more to enter, three to start, Purse- 5500 Five per cent entrance to accompany nomination, and five per cent of the purse from money winners. Address all communications to the Secretary, LEE "WELLS. President. DB. L. A. COLESTOCK, Secretary, Pleasanton, California. AIR CUSHION No Lameness They fill wifh air al each step. That's what breaks concussion. That's what preients slipping. That's what keeps the toot healthy. Thai's what cures lameness. PADS NoSlipping SEE THAT CUSHION? ? Order through your horse-shoer [ Revere Rubber Co SOLE. M.-.NT.'FACTURE. ; Boston. San Francisco Order { by J 'NAME"i PRIVILEGES FOR SALE TROTTING HOESS BREEDERS RACE MEETING. SANTA ROSA August 14, 15, 16, 17, 1907 Bids for the following privileges will close August 1, 1907: BETTING (Auction and Mutual Pools. PROGRAMMES. CANDY. FRUIT, NUTS and ICE CREAM. Bids should be accompanied by a check for 50 per cent. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Address P. W. KEDIiEY, Sec, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. HORSE EDUCATION. Position wanted on stock farm or in sales stable by a highly competent horse educator. Method for breaking every bad habit a horse has. Eastern man. First class references. Address B. S. FRUYNE, 708 Buchanan St., San Pranclsco. ETJBEEROID ROOFING Weather Proof. Acid Proof. Fire Re- sisting. BONESTELL, RICHARDSON & CO., 473-485 Sixth St., San Francisco. CaL FOR SALE CHEAP. Gray mare, six years old, by James Madison ; first dam Bessie Bell by St. Bel; second dam Belle B. by Belmont (son of Lexington); third dam Infallible by Lightning. See Bruce's American Stud Book. A very fast mare, can show now a half in 1:04 and a quarter very close to 30 seconds, trotting. Is not keyed up to a fast mile, but can con- vince any one she is a 2:10 trotter. Also a bay gelding, five years old, by James Madison; first dam by Albert W.; second dam by Algona; third dam Mabel by The Moor; fourth dam Minnehaha. This horse has had very little work, but can show a half in 1:06 and is one of the best prospects in this country. Can be seen at work at Agricultural Park, TjOS Angeles, in charge of Walter Ma- 'en, or address L. J. ROSE, Jr., Oxnard, Cal. BLAKE, MOPFITT & TOWNE Dealers in PAPER 1400-1450 4th St., San Francisco, Cal. Blake, Moffitt & Towne, Los Angeles. Blake, McFall & Co., Portland, Oregon. Privileges For Sale Bids for the following privileges at PLEASANTON RACE MEETING July 31, Aug". 1, 2 and 3, 1907, Will close July 15th: POOLS (auction and mutual). BAR, REFRESHMENT and LUNCH COUNTER. Bids for the whole or any part will be received. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Address DR. Ii. A. COLESTOCK, Secretary, Pleasanton, Cal. Secure Rooms in Advance at the New Alamo 529 Fourth St., or the Phoenix Fourth St., bet. A and B Sts., Santa Rosa For the P. C. T. H. B. A. Race Meeting Newly Furnished and First-Class. Rooms Single or En Suite; with or with- out Baths; Hot and Cold Running Water in Every Room. Make your res- ervation in time. MRS. DORA GRISSIM, Santa Rosa, Cal. „tt COPA/8,4 mm CAPSULES Saturday, July 13, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 3 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN (Established 18S2.) 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 $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, bul as a private guarantee of good faith. A LAW that should be changed because it is seldom enforced is section 1 of rule 2, which reads as fol- lows: "All entries must be made in writing, signed by the owner or his authorized agent; and, within the time appointed for closing, they must be ad- dressed and forwarded according to the published conditions, or deposited with the secretary or other person authorized to receive them. The entry shall give the name and address of the owner, and, if signed by an agent, the name and address of said agent; also the name and color of the horse, whether a stallion, gelding or mare, the name of the sire and the name of the dam, if known; if unknown, it shall be so stated in the entry. If any of these re- quirements are not complied with, the offending party shall be fined not less than $5 or more than $50 for each offense, and if the facts are falsely stated for the purpose of deception, the guilty party shall be fined, suspended or expelled." There is probably not a meeting held anywhere in the United States, but entries are accepted which are not up to the requirements of this rule. Secretaries hate to lose an entry on account of an omission or two, and hate to fine where they feel there is no wrong in- tended. All trainers and owners do not have cleri- cal ability, and filling out an entry blank properly is to many of them almost an impossibility. The rule should be changed so that secretaries will be barred from accepting entries that are not made ac- cording to it. This would cause them to lose a few entries the first season after its adoption, but there would be no trouble thereafter. THE FIRST RACE of the season in which the two most talked about M. and M. candidates met, was trotted at Libertyville, July 4th, when Highball and Sonoma Girl, starting for a purse of but $400, trotted so fast that the winner broke the world's record for green trotters by winning the heat in 2:06%, with the California mare only a length and a half behind him. She must have beaten her Los Angeles mile (2:07) in this heat. The second heat was in 2: OS, with Highball again a winner, but the Lynwood W. mare was right at him, and all the turf writers agree that but for Highball, she would be the greatest green trotter that ever started. Both these trotters are entered all down the line of the Grand Circuit, and will meet at nearly every meeting. It may he that the California mare will improve, and lower the colors of this trotting wonder for which $17,500 was paid but a few weeks ago, and over which Ed. Geers, the master reinsman of America, holds the lines. Mr. J. D. Springer undoubtedly has in Sonoma Girl one of the grandest trotters this State has produced, and that he, who is not really a professional trainer, as he only trains his own horses, should make such a drive against Ed. Geers and Highball, entitles him to high praise. One week from next Tuesday Geers and Springer will again meet in the great M. and M. $10,000 race, and there will probably be a dozen more in the race. At this distance it looks as though the race for first money will be between these two, with Highball the fav- orite. That it will be the fastest M. and M. ever trotted is pretty certain, and the stake's record of 2:0894 made in the race when the California bred Dexter Prince mare won the third and final heat of the 1901 contest, should be lowered at least three seconds should Highball and Sonoma Girl get off in front the first heat. THE MONTEREY FAIR and race meeting will open at Salinas one week from Wednesday next. A four days' program of harness racing has been pro- vided and as the horses entered are of higher class than have started at Salinas in many years, the largest attendance ever seen there is confidently ex- pected. Salinas is a pretty town of nearly 5000 in- habitants, with excellent hotels and restaurants, so that accommodations can be had by all who attend. The mile track at Sherwood Park, just outside the town limits, is one of the safest and will be one of the fastest trotting tracks in the State when the races are called. President Iverson and Secretary John Kelly of the Monterey Agricultural Associa- tion are well and favorably known to all horsemen who have ever visited Salinas, and can be depended upon to do everything in their power to make the stay of the visitors pleasant, while that popular trainer and futurity winner; Chas. Whitehead, who is lessee and superintendent of the track, will attend to the wants of all those who will have horses at the track. Those who wish to enjoy a few days re- creation should not fail to be at Salinas on Wednes- day, July 24th, to see the first race on the card, and to remain during the rest of the week. THE PENALTIES inflicted by the courts on auto- mobilists for running over people are not severe enough. In addition to fining them heavily, where gross carelessness is proven, this should be added to by taking away the license of the person running the machine. Too many accidents are occurring, and in a majority of cases the machine was running over the speed limit, and the chaffeur paying little or no attention to the rules of the road. Taking their licenses away will put these fellows where they will be less dangerous, and the fear of losing the'r occupations may deter them from riding the roads like a cyclone. DERBERTHA 2:07%, one of the famous Chas. Derby-Bertha family, to which belongs Don Derby 2:04%, Diablo 2:09% and many more fast record holders, is dead at Cleveland, where she suddenly succumbed to influenza last Thursday. She was owned by Robt. Niles and trained by Dr. A. W. Boucher of Pleasanton, who confidently expected her to be a big money winner this year. She was entered all through the Grand Circuit, and up to the time of her illness was in fine condition and faster than ever. SECRETARY rlLCHER TALKS TO EDITORS. THE TROTTING HORSE PAPERS should get their pictures of Sonoma Girl ready. She'll just about trot in 2:05 before the season is over. J.. A. Filcher, secretary of the State Agricultural Association, addressed the California State Press Association at its annual session at Tahoe Tavern, says an exchange. His object was to explain to the newspaper men the lines on which the Fair is at present being conducted and to enlist the association and co-operation of the press of the State. Mr. Filcher said that at present the association was working on lines radically different from those of the past. It was aimed to make the State Fair similar to those held in the Eastern States, where the farmers and fruit raisers could exhibit their products; where fine stock could be on display, and where races could be run without pools being sold on them. He said the directors had decided to allow no pool selling and no liquor selling in the Fair grounds. "The sports laughed at us," said Mr. Filcher, "when we announced our policy, and they said we couldn't run a rair successfully on those lines. We told them that we were going to run it without gambling and without whisky, and we are convinced that the people ot the State, when they understand the matter, will approve our policy in this respect, and mat the annual State Fair will grow in popu- larity from year to year. "At the present time the applications for space from the various counties are far ahead of what they were for the corresponding period in previous years. We want to get all the counties interested, so that it will be a real State Fair. Heretofore some people have said that it was merely a Sacramento proposition, but we intend to have it so that the farmers of other sections can show their big pump- kins in competition with the big pumpldns raised near Sacramento. "We want the newspaper men of the State to understand thoroughly that we are emphatically in earnest in our stand to have no pool selling and no whisky selling. We intend to win or lose on a high moral basis. Not only will there be no saloon privi- leges granted on the grounds, but we will issue no return checks, and by that means hope to prevent people from going outside the grounds to patronize the saloons. We are not against horse racing, for we believe it is legitimate fo- farmers to raise fast stock and to exhibit their running qualities as well as their other good points, but we want this done without pool selling or bookmaking. ' ; "We are greatly desirous of enlisting the co-opera- tion of the women in the State Fair, and-Vould like to have a woman's building. We find tbat this feature is doing more than any other thing to build up the Fairs in Easttrn States." In conclusion Mr. Filcher said: "If the policy1 we have outlined and intend to maintain meets 'with, the approval of the representatives of the press, we, would like to have your formal endorsement if the same." The following resolution was adopted unanimously: Resolved, That the California Press Association, in convention assembled, endorses the efforts of the present management to enlarge the work and in- fluence of the State Agricultural Society and elimi- nate the gambling and drinking features from its Fairs, and we pledge our support to all legitimate efforts to build up the institution and improve the Fairs until they shall be not only clean, but repre- sentative of all the industries of the State." RUSSIAN RACING. Says the Louisville "Courier Journal:" George Lindenberg of this city is in receipt of an interesting letter touching upon turf conditions at Moscow, Russia. It was written by C. S. Lyon, for- merly of Louisville, who is training for G. Ouchkoff, one of the leading horsemen of the land of the Czar. Mr. Lyon says: "This country is totally different from any I have seen. It is like being in another world. Moscow has more than 1,000,000 inhabitants. I believe it is one of the greatest racing centers in the world. They have racing here most all of the year. The tracks are closed only a short time in the spring and fall. "At present there are 4,000 horses racing and training at Moscow. The purses here are in a ma- jority larger than those in America. It is possible for a trotter to win $75,000 in one year. "The Moscow plant is the finest in the world. The grandstand cost more than a million dollars. There are three tracks in connection with this plant. Two of them, made of natural soil, are used for exercising horses. The other is for racing. It is made of stone, which extends into the ground two feet. This stone is covered with sand and loam. It never gets slippery. Seventeen trotting races take place every afternoon, Sunday included. Sunday is the biggest day of all, for then the big stake events are run. The trotting races enthuse the Russians to the highest degree. These people do not think so much of run- ning races. "There are four betting rings. Women mingle with the men, and the way they back their choices is amazing. It is a sight to witness the bettors, for the races are only twenty minutes apart. Most of them are dash races of various lengths. All are run right on the minute. The attendance, like the betting, is beyond belief. The association in charge of the track realizes 10 per cent rake-off from the ring re- ceipts and this revenue amounts to an enormous sum. The association nets $1,000,000 a year. One of the features of the races is the music. It is grand. "There are 200 men employed on the track and grounds. This does not include the employes in the track restaurants, etc. Laborers receive only a few copecs (a copec is about six cents) a day. Everything is done by hand. One morning I counted forty-eight men picking stones off the track. Order in all things is the rule of the day. "There are 300 trainers here. Among the number are about ten Americans. The Russians knew little about training horses until the Americans showed them. However, they are quick to learn. The game is harder now than it was ten years ago. "Considering the track and the weight they draw (216 pounds), I believe some of the half-breed horses here are as good as some of the best horses in Ken- tucky. But the full-blooded Russian horse is inferior in everything except looks. "Spring is backward (April 12). Generally it is about two weeks from snow and ice to good weather. This is the strangest country you can imagine. It is the land of the greatest luxury and extravagance for the rich and the greatest poverty and misery for the poor. The government imposes an enormous tax on almost everything, and is bleeding the people, rich and poor alike, for all it can get. Some things made here are cheap. Food is three times higher than in America. Everybody almost, it seems, is talking against the government. It is only a question of time until something occurs. That is will occur is sure, but when is guess work. "C. S. LYON." The carts and sulkies sold by W. J. Kenney from his shop at 531 Valencia street this week would fill a car. Lou Mativia of Dixon purchased a cart to work his fast pacing stallion Alton in, William Ham- merton of San Francisco took a cart, Charley Mitchell of the M. and M. did the same, the Honolulu trainer, McManus, who is training Nazon for the Pleasanton races, bought a sulky, Al Hoffman and Mr. Kloter of San Francisco both bought sulkies. Mr. T. Argente purchased a road buggy, Capt. Olsen took a sneed cart, and Schuyler Walton of Athasham fame a sulky shipped to him at Fresno. Kenney 1 busy. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 13, 1907. HIGHBALL%B.cATS SONOMA GIRL. Breaks World's Refcjrrd for Green Trotter by Heat , ';- in 2:0614. [H. f, -'White in Chicago Tribune.] Highball), the gelding tor which Frank G. Jones of Memphrs.gave $17,500 a few weeks ago, the highest price, eyes' paid for a "green" trotter, made the judg- ment iif'his new owner look good July 4th when he trotted the opening heat of his race at Libertyville . (JJ«2:06%, lowering the best previous record for a ..trotter during a first season on the turf, the 2:0714 of Lord Derby. It was the famous California mare, Sonoma Girl, that made Highball do the trick, and she was second in each of the heats, the time of the second mile being 2:08, while three other horses of ordinary speed plugged along as best they could, far behind the flying leaders. Not only was the mile by Highball a record breaker in respect of the time made, but it was made more impressive by the fact that race horses are not at their best until later in the season. More than this, the Memphis trotter was never "stretched" during the mile, and under the guidance of Geers he simply played with Sonoma Girl, letting her make the pace for the first quarter, which she traversed in 0:30%, a 2:02 gait, and then stepping past her on the back stretch as if she were tied to the fence. Again in the. home stretch the mare made another rush, but when she came to the gelding Geers merely eased away on the lines and the horse sped off as if he were scoring for the heat instead of finishing a record breaking mile. Before the race was called it was the opinion of horsemen that Highball would win, his preparation being more advanced than that of the mare, but some who had seen her wonderful rushes declared her invincible. She would have been with an or- dinary trotter for a competitor, but Highball is a world beater. The mare got the pole in the draw for positions, with Highball next to her, Icelander third, Athasham fourth and Dr. Frasse on the out- side. Sonoma Girl came to the wire at a terrific clip, her gait being of the low, stealing sort that is so deceptive, and as soon as the word was given she went away at top speed. But Highball was right with her, and it looked as if Geers, having heard so much of Sonoma Girl's wonderful brush, was resolved to put it to the test right from the jump. The track was fast, firm, but velvety, and the footfalls of the flying trotters could not be heard as they sped around the first turn. At the eighth pole the watches showed 0:15%, and it was evident the mile was to be way better than 2:10. Sonoma Girl more than kept up the clip, but not for one stride did she gain on Highball. He was at her throat latch all the way, and, trotting the second eighth in 0:15, a two-minute gait, they were at the quarter in 0:30% on exactly even terms. And then Geers did something. Merely shifting the bit in his horse's mouth to remind Highball that more speed was wanted, he woke the gelding to a new effort that made the previous electric burst of speed seem tame and common. Before the spectators, who were cheering tlie display on the bulletin board of the fast time made for the quarter, could realize the fact. Highball was three lengths ahead of So- noma Girl and had the track to himself. In spite of the fact that Geers took him back a trifle. Highball was at the half mile pole in 1:02, and yet there had not been a spot in the road that he seemed to be at full speed. The race evidently was ended, and Highball, looking to be jogging, went around the upper turn at his ease, trotting the third quarter at only a 2:10 gait, the three-quarters time being 1:34%. In the meantime Sonoma Girl was making ready for another rush, and in the home stretch she came flying to the gelding, and for an instant it seemed as if she might win. But Geers, alert but impassive, once more shifted the bit in the gelding's sensitive mouth and Highball came away like a quarter horse. The mare was beaten in a few strides, and quite a distance before the wire was reached Geers had Highball in hand and he came home at three-quarter speed in 2:06%. The heat was a hard one on Sonoma Girl, which was not up to miles of that sort, as she finished only a length and a half back of the gelding, but Capt. Springer, her owner and driver, made a de- termined effort in the second and last heat. This "time Highball had the pole, and he kept it. There was no sensational speed this time, the mile being 2:0S and the quarters 0:31%, 0:32, 0:31%, 0:33. Highball led more or less all the way, and although the mare came to him with a great spurt in the home stretch he moved away from her at his ease and finished alone. Later in the afternoon he was worked a third mile for training purposes in 2:13%, the last quarter in 0:31%. Sonoma Girl also went another mile, hers being about 2:16. Highball is entered in more than $100,000 worth of stakes and purses, all of which look to be at his mercy if he holds his present form, as it would have taken better than a 2:05 trotter to beat him yester- day. When it is considered that in the $10,000 M. & M. race at Detroit, a race that brings out the best "green" trotters every year, 2:10 has been beaten but one, that mile being 2:08%, the 2:06% of High- 1 He first week in July, with a repeat in 2 : OS a known high class trotter like Sonoma Girl, ■e Jones horse in a class by himself. . .'iu the exception of the first race, a 2:18 trot, in which he had no starter, Geers took down the whole program, three races falling to his stable. De Ryder, just in from California with a lot of good ones, captured the 2: IS money with Wild Bell, a rangy gelding that did not have to go better than 2:19% to win from the other starters, Corsicana and Ster- ling McKinney. The first part of the opening heat in this race was a joke, the quarter being trotted in 0:3S and the half in 1:16. Sterling McKinney was trying to win at this clip, and as he was credited with a workout mile in 2: 10%, it looked as though he might land, but when the other horses moved up to him at the three-quarters he jumped high, and Wild Bell was first to the wire in 2:23%. A second mile in 2:19% settled the trouble, but the race was not impressive, as Corsicana has worked the track better than 2:15. Wild Bell was set down for a" real good mile an hour later, and trotted in 2:09%, the quarters being 0:31%. 1:04%. 1:37,2:09%. The 2:05 pace was awarded to Ardelle in advance, it being known she was up to a pretty stiff mile if asked for her best. Her heats were 2:06%. 2:07, and the only interesting features, aside from the workmanlike performance of the mare, were the speed displayed by Willie Benton in the first half of the opening heat, and the extra good manners and speed of the "green" pacer Hidalgo, from the Lon McDonald string. Willie Benton was brought over from the Dean track at Palatine simply to give him a race. He had been but one mile this year better than 2:15, and yet in the opening heat he carried Ardelle to the half in 1:01, doing the second quarter in 0:30. Seeing he was beaten. Dean took the stallion back, and in the second mile drove him simply for a good workout. Hidalgo, that was a close second in each of the heats, is one of the Chamber of Commerce entries, and was started in the 2:05 class to receive needed racing education, and also to avoid any chance of getting a record. He showed the best of manners and had a lot of speed on tap whenever McDonald called for it. He is a lusty bay gelding with an extra good way of going, and while he may not win the Detroit classic for pacers he will make a good showing. Geers had a buggy riding race in the event for 2:12 pacers, he starting the green gelding Dan S. His miles in 2:07%, 2:09% looked like an easy workout. Miss Cappy being the only thing in the field that could get close at the finish, although Richard Grat- tan, minus the hopples he wore last year, went an extra good race, considering the change in rigging. He was raced with the idea of accustoming him to going without "the straps," and, to prevent the pos- sibility of a break, no effort was made to make use o. his tremendous speed, Putnam being content to jog along in third place. During the day Sadie Fogg, a prominent M. & M. Candidate, was given a stiff workout, the miles being 2:12, 2:10%, 2:11%. She trotted the last half of the third heat in 1:03, finishing strong after going away back of the pacer Kruger and brushing past him in the home stretch. The summaries: 2:18 trot, purse $400— Wild Bell, br g by Wildnut (De Ryder) 1 1 Corsicana, b m by Wildnut (Kimlin) 2 2 Sterling McKinnev, b h bv McKinnev ( Shuler) . . 3 3 Time— 2:23%, 2:19%. 2:12 pace, purse $400 — Dan S.. b g by Greystone { Geers 1 1 1 Miss Cappy, b m by McRobert (Russell) 2 2 Richard Grattan, blk g by Grattan (Putnam).. 3 3 Bert Logan, ch h bv Colbert ( Rash ) 4 4 Time— 2:07%, 2:09%. 2:12 trot, purse $400— Highball, b g by Dr. Hooker, dam by Tom Cov- ington ( Geers) 1 1 Sonoma Girl, b m by Lynwood W. ( Springer) . . 2 2 Dr. Frasse, blk g by Iran Alto (Squires) .... 3 3 Icelander, b m by Highwood ( Foster) 4 4 Athasham, b g by Athadon (De Rvder) 5 5 Time— 2:06%, 2:08. 2:05 pace, purse $400 — Ardelle, b m by J. H. L. (Geers) 1 1 Hidalgo, b g by Warren C. (McDonald) 2 2 George S., b h by Gen. Wilkes (Squires) 3 4 Cascade, br g by King Pilot (Davis) 5 3 Willie Benton, b h by Wilton (Dean) 4 5 Time— 2:06%, 2:07. Highball is simply in a class by himself, so far as all the green trotters of the past and present are concerned. Before the Libertyville race it was known he was an extraordinary trotter: that he had trotted the Memphis track in 2:08 before coming to the Illinois course, and that a mile in 2:08% one day at Libertyville looked like play for him. Sonoma Girl, which trotted a mile at Los Angeles last Christ- mas day in 2:07, was named to start against High- ball, and although the mare had not been a mile better than 2:11 since coming East, she had shown such phenomenal speed in brushes with other horses that the critics rated her up to a mile in 2:08. Sonoma Girl was good on the day of her race with Highball, but even her terrific speed in a brush faded and shriveled before the mighty burst Highball showed when Geers turned him loose for about an eighth of a mile down the back stretch in the open- ing heat. The mare had drawn the pole and went away like a free-for-all pacer, trotting to the quarter in 0:30%, with Highball looking her in the eye all the way. The second eighth of this quarter was done in 0:15, and that there still was a reserve of speed in the gelding no one could believe. And yet when Geers eased away on Highball, just as the quarter pole was passed, he stepped by Sonoma Girl with exactly the same ease a 2:20 trotter takes the track from a 2:30 nag. Geers was not busy teaming his horse, either, when this was done. On the contrary, according to the testimony of Capt. Springer, driver of Sonoma Girl, he sat perfectly still and looked Sonoma Girl's driver in the face, much as the occupant of one buggy would glance at the man in another vehicle of like description as he casually passed him at a four- minute gait. "I didn't think he could do it, but he did," Capt. Springer said, in speaking of the occurrence to a friend. For a little way in that spurt Highball certainly was going better than a. two-minute clip, as he had just trotted an eighth head and head with Sonoma Girl in 0:15, and then stepped away from the mare at a much increased rate of speed. He was well in hand at the half in 1:02, and looked like a horse jogging as he went under the wire in 2:06%. It was a performance that fairly stunned horse- men who thought they knew something about what green trotters were capable of the first week in July, but after the shock was over and a critical analysis of the heat could be made, all hands agreed that Highball certainly is a 2:05 trotter, with the chances largely in favor of his being able to step a mile in 2:04 or better before the season closes. F. G. Jones of Memphis, who paid the record price of $17,500 for a green trotter when he bought High- ball a month or so ago, was on the ground, and I had a talk with him while he was watching the horse warm up for the race. It is a fact not generally known that for the last week Highball has been troubled with a sore mouth, that made him nervous and a trifle fretful. He showed this in his jogging, but when turned the right way of the track he forgot everything but the fact that speed was expected of him, and a better mannered trotter never scored for the word. After the race was over and Highball had done far more than is to the credit of any other green trotter, Mr. Jones said: "Yes, I was nervous all right, because a good many of my friends questioned the wisdom of paying as much as I did for Highball, although it seemed to me he was the cheapest horse I ever bought. But I could think of nothing else but that gelding, be- cause of what I had seen him do over the Memphis track, and the way he did it forced me to think him the best racing prospect in sight. He had manners as well as speed. He had the education of a really great trotter, and Geers had asked him to do things that would have floored an ordinary horse. He did them all. and did them with ease. I saw him work in 2:08 with one of the best pacers in Geers" string, and he did some things in that mile that decide.d me to close the option for his purchase that I had secured. Now I am satisfied, and if Highball should be knocked out to-morrow I could stand the misfor- tune, because he has shown to-day that I made no mistake, from a business or a sportsman's point of view, in buying him." But while Highball is the king, Sonoma Girl is the ri i:een. and her work in the Libertyville race should by no means be overlooked or belittled. With Highball out of the way she would look like the best green trotter that ever faced the starter, and with more work and a couple of races under her belt she is likely to enter the select 2:05 list. She has, r >m a horseman's point of view, a better way of going than Highball's, and indeed it would be hard to improve the California mare's gait. She goes low all around, apparently with not the slightest loss or waste of locomotive power. She can turn and get away like a pacer, and no matter how hot the clip she does not want to break. It was the most severe test to which a horse could be put inat she underwent in the first heat of the Libertyville race. Down to the quarter in 30%, trot- ting the last eighth in :15, she was then, seemingly in a few strides, left in the rear by a horse that was evidently her master. But she did not falter. She did not jump. On and on went the little mare. She was not in order for any such an effort as the circumstances demanded of her, but that did not matter. She tried hard every time she was asked, and although she could not again reach Highball's side she made him beat all the records for green trotters and put himself at once in the free for all class in order to lead her to the wire. It looks now as though the Cleveland man who made a book on the M. and M. would have to pay off on the Highball tickets. On the same day and track that Highball and Sonoma Girl had their sen- sational duel "Lon" McDonald gave the black mare Sadie Fogg, also and M. and M. entry, a stiff work- out. She went with the pacer Kruger, and her miles were 2:12, 2:10%, 2:11%. Those were three heats that would win any ordinary M. and M., as in only one instance in the history of the race has there been a mile trotted as good as 2:10, that being the 2:0S% of Eleata. Sadie Fogg, barring accidents, will be up to three miles in 2:10 on the day of the Detroit races, but that soi-t of speed, if Highball stays good, will not beat either the Geers horse or Sonoma Girl. It looks right now as if the trio mentioned are the best in the race. It is sure Shadeland Faustelear has been a mile in 2:0S%, but somehow the people that have seen him work do not rate him high, and the same is true of the Eastern mare, Claty Latus. In fact, as matters now stand, it is the old story of Eclipse over again — Highball first and the rest nowhere. Saturday, July 13, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN LOS ANGELES DRIVING CLUB. MATINEE AT PORTLAND. THE FOURTH AT FRESNO. Fully a thousand enthusiastic lovers of light har- ness racing gathered at Agricultural Park Saturday afternoon, June 29th, says the Examiner of that city, to witness the June matinee of the Los Angeles Driv- ing Club. No more perfect day for displaying the top speed of the horses engaged could possibly have been chosen, not a breath of air stirring and the track being in perfect condition when Starter E. J. Delorey gave the word that sent them off for the first heat. While the class of horses entered was scarcely up to the mark and the fields were small, some of the heats were sufficiently close to call for an unlimited amount of enthusiasm from the friends and adher- ents of the gentlemen drivers. Owing to the poor condition of Ramona S., the 2:40 thot, in which Sona was her only competitor, was declared off. All the events were run off best two in three heats. The fastest time of the day was made by William Morgan's Era, driven by Frank Williams, when she won in 2:14 flat. Williams scored the only double win of the day by also driving Ethel Kinney to vic- tory in the three-minute trot. A feature of the after- noon was the fine exhibition of high school work given by J. P. Kerner. a member of the club, with his bay saddle horse. Sunny Jim. Every event was won in straight heats, with the exception of the last race, Glenita capturing a heat and Billy M. winning the next one. In a terrific finish, which brought the spectators to their feet, Glenita won the third and deciding heat by a nose from Billy M., with Bernie Wilkes coming like a shot on the outside, a bare nose behind Billy. Summaries: 2:40 Pace — Zela Z., blk m (M. Dixon) 1 1 Isabel, s m (Lowe) 2 2 Amos Ketchem, s g (McLean) 3 3 Barney, b g (Walker) 4 4 Time— 2:36, 2:29. Zela Z. off in front first heat, never headed all the way, won hard held by three-quarters of a length. Isabel in close attendance, maintained position throughout. Barney, coming fast last quarter, went to pieces and ran under the wire. •Second and final heat practically a repetition of the first, but Isabel did not get as close to leader. Barney evidently out of condition, was never dan- gerous. 3:00 Trot- Ethel Kinney, b m (Williams) 1 1 Mylock, br m (Smith) 3 2 George P., br g (Stewart) . . : 2 3 Oneta B., b g (Lowe) 4 4 Time— 2:37%, 2:35. George P. and Mylock raced off in front for half a mile, when Ethel Kinney, much the best and ably driven by Frank Williams, came on and easily wore down the two leaders in the stretch, winning pulled to a walg by twelve lengths. George P. was an easy second. Ethel Kinney led all the way in the second and final heat, allowing Mylock to come within a length at the wire, purely on sufferance. George P. broke and was far back. Oneta never cut any figure in the race. 2:20 Pace — Fresno Boy, s g (Glascock) 1 1 Siegfried, b g (Long) 2 2 Silver Dick, gr g (Pavton) 3 3 Time— 2:18, 2:15. Fresno Boy, with Silver Dick close up, led for half distance, when he was momentarily threatened by Siegfried's rush, the latter coming far back, but Fresno Boy won going away by two lengths. Silver Dick weakened badly at the end. Fresno Boy won the second and deciding heat as he pleased, while Siegfried just as easily disposed of Silver Dick. Latter not much account. 2:20 Trot — Era, blk m (Williams) 1 1 Ida Milerton, br m (Delorey) 2 2 Time— 2:14, 2:18. Ida Milerton led for half the distance in the first gheat, where Era assumed command and was never headed thereafter, winning by three lengths. Zom- boyette scratched out. Era won the final heat in easy manner, leading all the way and never threatened seriously by Ida Mil- erton at any time. Time of first heat fastest of the day. 2:30 Mixed— Glenita, b m (Kellar) 1 4 1 Billy M., b g (Willis) 2 1 3 Bernice Wilkes, b m (Denker) 3 3 3 Gen. Garcia, b g (Colyear) 4 2 5 Wild Rose, br m ( Silverthorn) 5 5 5 Time— 2:21, 2:22, 2:23. Billy M. obtained early lead first heat and appeared winning easily when overhauled by Glenita 100 yards out and beaten under wire by a head. Second heat, Billy M. out in front again, lasted just long enough to withstand Geo. Garcia's rush at the end, winning by a neck. The third and deciding heat looked like another win for Billy M. until the middle of the stretch, when under a terrific drive both Glenita and Bernice Wilkes beat him out, all noses apart at the finish, Glenita getting the verdict. More than 5,000 lovers of the sport of Kings attended the races at the Irvington track, July 14th, says the Oregonian. The meeting was under the auspices of the Riverside Driving Club. Fred Brooker, starter: J. A. Westgate and H. M. Tillman being in the judges" stand. C. Bryant, G. A. Rohse and S. C. Beach officiated as timers. The card was made up of eight events, including a match race between M. J. Jones' New Moon and A. C. Lohmire's Rock- ford for ?100 a side, the former winning both heats easily. Lohmire had bad luck with his entries, as he was unable to keep his nags on their feet. In the fourth race, a free-for-all mile trot, Lohmire's Red Skin showed good speed occasionally and closed up gaps two or three times, but broke badly and came in third. In that race L. Zimmerman's McBriar and Frank Richardson's Pius were scratched. The most exciting race of the day was between Al Powell's Crochet and J. M. Creamer's Agnes Le- may, driven by Ed Hansen. Crochet won the first heat in a close finish in 2:24% and the second in 2:28%. J. S. Crane captured two cups, one in the 2:30 mile trot with Hallie C, and another in the free- for-all mile trot. The cup offered by the National Livestock Association was captured by L. H. Tarp- ley's Alt with J. W. Johnson in the sulky. The racing stallion Hal B. 2:04y2 and Zolock 2:05% were exhibited in halter and E. E. Merges' trick horse was put through some of his paces in front of the grandstand by Professor E. B. Turner. Taken as a whole the meeting was a big success, the grandstand being crowded. Smartly dressed women were much in evidence. A party of army officers who had appeared in the parade occupied boxes. The results: Trotting, 2:35 class — Horse. Owner. Driver. Ray Mack, D. Dupee (D. Dupee) 1 1 Max Lovelace, W. Gelinsky (W. Gelinsky) 2 2 Sailor Boy, F. Anderson (D. Anderson) 3 3 Time— 2:40, 2:38%. Mixed, mile dash, 2:40 class — Horse. Owner. Driver. Blue Jacket, L. W. Watts (L. W. Watts) 1 Fannie B., E. W. Bartlett (E. W. Bartlett) 2 Lady Line, R. J. Debber (R. J. Debber) 3 Time— 2:52%. Trotting, 2:30 class — Horse. Owner. Driver. Hallie C, J. S. Crane (J. S. Crane) 1 1 Ned Thorn, A. Lumdsen (A. Lumdsen) 2 2 Chico, G. Lowitt (A. Truby) 3 3 Red Rock, J. W. Bailey (J. W. Bailey) 4 4 Time— 2:27, 2:25. Trotting, free-for-all — Horse. Owner. Driver. Hank, J. S. Crane (J. S. Crane) 1 1 Will Lane, W. G. Brown 2 2 Red Skin, A. C. Lohmire (A. C. Lohmire) 3 3 Time — 2:20, 2:23. Pacing, 2:25 class — Horse. Owner. Driver. Alt, L. H. Tarpley (J. W. Johnson) 1 1 Lady Lovelace, J. F. Shea (Chas. Shea) 2 2 Teddy Roosevelt, L. W. Watts (L. W. Watts) . . 3 4 Miss Altelena, O. J. Brown (O. J. Brown) 4 3 Time— 2:29, 2:22%. Match race, $100 a side — Horse. Owner. Driver. New Moon 2:21%, M. J. Jones (M. J. Jones) 1 1 Rockford 2:20, A. C. Lohmire (A. C. Lohmire) . . 2 2 Time— 2:23%, 2:22. Free-for-all pace — Horse. Owner. Driver. Crochet, Al Powell (W. Squires) 1 1 Agnes Lemay, J. M. Creamer (Ed. Hansen) 2 2 Time— 2:24%, 2:28. DRIVING CLUB ORGANIZED. The San Joaquin Valley Driving Club is the name of the new horseman's club recently formed by local horse owners for the purpose of having a place to drive and train their horses. The officers of the club are the following well known horsemen and lovers of fine stock: President, Fritz Wille; vice- president, J. D. Galloway; secretary, Art Fitzgerald; treasurer, F. Murray. The club meets every Tues- day night and has the following board of directors: Frank Lieginger, William Miller, Jack Grigsby, Wal- ter Trefry and Charles Parker. The club has secured the Stockton race grounds and has had the track put in fine condition for driving. There are now over a hundred members in the club and about that many more have signified their intention of joining, which will make the club one of the strongest driv- ing clubs in the State. The club intends to hold friendly contests and matinees among members of the club, but there is no intention of making the sport a gambling proposition. This driving club is just what Stockton has needed for some time. — Inde- pendent. One of the best racing cards ever given at the Fresno Fair Grounds track for many moons was run off on the afternoon of July 4th. The people got their money's worth of excitement. The only kick that could hold well was that the excitement was diluted to a considerable extent by long waits be- tween acts. The ladies running race was a star feature of the day, and was one of the prettiest races ever seen on the track, the winner being Miss Anita Minor. The chariot race was good, what there was of it. The local team was very skittish when hitched four abreast and at the three-quarters turn two breast straps on the right-hand horses were broken and the accident precipitated an equine rough-house Which, fortunately, did not result in any serious ac- cident. Ribbon, who broke most of Porterville and a good deal of Fresno in a little match race some weeks ago, was defeated in the half-mile run by Bowman the Fiddler. First on the program was a free-for-all trotting event. This required three heats and was well con- tested throughout, Diabless keeping the spectators guessing. Three horses were entered in all, Diabless, Corey's Mabel C. and Danny Morris' Newport. Mabel C, piloted by Joe Crawford, came in first in the opening heat in 2:17%, with Diabless second and Newport third. Diabless was driven by Charles Middleton. In the second heat the veteran driver, J. W. Zibbell, had the mount behind Diabless and won the heat in 2:13%, according to the Fresno papers, although a correspondent who telegraphed the Breeder and Sportsman the next morning gave the time as 2:15%, which is probably correct. Mabel C. was second in this heat and Newport third. In the third heat Zibbell landed Diabless in front again in 2:17%, with Mabel C. again second. The next race was best two in three heats between Prince, owned by B. Douglass, Topsy, owned by Mrs. Schuler, Ordway, owned by Mr. Await and Rob Roy, owned by W. O. White. The first heat resulted in first place for Ordway, driven by Frank Tickle, Topsy, driven by Schuyler Walton came in second and Prince, driven by Will Duglass, came in third. The time was 2:24%. In the second heat Ordway was first in 2:22, with Prince second and Topsy third. Topsy and Prince divided second place money. Then came a quarter-mile dash for horses with lady riders. There were three starters — Sylvia, guided by Miss Joseph, Grip, ridden by Miss Minor, and Cassie, with Mrs. Fitzgerald for a pilot. The race was won by Miss Minor, with Miss Joseph sec- ond. The time, 23% seconds, was excellent. All the ladies rode astride. The chariot race furnished plenty of excitement, as the Fresno four, driven by O. E. Kunde, met with a mishap at the three-quarters pole, where the breast straps broke, letting the pole down and the horses fell. Levengoods' four finished alone, and he was awarded the race. Neither the driver nor any of the horses in the defeated team were injured. The half-mile running race was won by the light- weight, Bowman, defeating the Santa Ana horse Rib- bon at the finish by a nose. The grandstand went wild over the victory of the Porterville horse. The attendance was large, there being 1,192 paid admissions. Wlllard Zibbell. R. T. Owen and E. J. Boust were the judges. PARK DRIVING CLUB RACES. The great pacer Dan Patch will appear at the following points on the following dates: Galesburg. III., August 13; Davenport, Iowa, August 20; Minne- sota State Fair, Sept. 2: Sioux City, Iowa, Sept. 10: Kalamazoo, Mich., Sept. 18; Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 25, and may appear at one or two more points, but it is not intended to give a very heavy campaign this season. Several hundred people were at the new three- quarter mile track in Golden Gate Park on July 4th to witness the second matinee of the newly organ- ized Park Driving Club. A fresh breeze retarded the time a little, but otherwise the day was a perfect one. The results: First race. Class A pacers, heat winners sent to stable — D. E. Hoffman's King Cadenza 1 T. B. Bannan's Jim Chase 2 1 W. Olsen's Zulu 3 3 1 Time— 1:44%, 1:46, 1:51%. Second race, Class A trotters — E. Cerciat's Major Cook 1 1 G. E. Eslin's Moffat D 2 2 A. Joseph's Vic Schiller 3 3 Time— 1:45, 1:48%. Third race, Class B trotters — F. W. Thompson's Lady Washington... 1 1 F. J. Kilpatrick's Clipper W 2 2 M. W. Herzog's Lady Nell 3 3 Time— 1:47%, 1:47%. Fourth race, Class C trotters — G. R. Gay's Laddie G 2 1 1 A. P. Clavburgh's Charles II 1 3 2 F. J. Kilpatrick's L. W. Russell Jr 3 2 3 Time— 1:48%, 1:51%, 1:49%. Fifth race. Class D trotters — E. Stock's Director B 1 2 1 I. B. Dalziel's Martha 2 1 2 W. Smedley's Lady Smedley 3 3 3' Time— 2:03%, 2:06, 2:04. An excellent disinfectant where injurious germs are suspected to exist in a stable is two ounces of carbolic acid to a gallon of water, sprayed over the place. It should strike every part of the stable, in- cluding floors, walls and ceiling. Before tin fecting, remove all filth and litter. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 13, 1907. * * DATES CLAIMED. NOTES AND NEWS California Circuit. Salinas July 24-27 Pleasanton July 31-August 3 Breeders' Association (Santa Rosa) ... .August 14-17 Petaluma August 26-31 Woodland September 2-7 State Fair (Sacramento) September 9-14 Fresno September 16-21 Hanford September 23-28 Tulare September 30-October 5 Bakersfield October 7-12 North Pacific Circuit. Everett, Washington September 2-7 Centralia, Washington September 9-14 Salem, Oregon (State Fair) September 16-21 North Yakima, Wash. (State Fair) . .September 23-28 Spokane, Wash. (Inter-State Fair) Sept. 23-Oct. 5 Lewiston, Idaho October 7-12 Walla Walla, Wash October 14-19 Boise, Idaho October 21-26 Highball 2:06%. World's record for a green trotter. Sonoma Girl was but a length and a half behind him. And- the old cripple, Iran Alto, was third in both heats. Athasham was last in each heat, but probably De Ryder was not driving hard, as there was no use. The fact that Sweet Marie 2:02 could only trot in 2:06 at Indianapolis, the same afternoon, shows what a high-class trotter the $17,500 horse is. The race at Libertyville on July 4th, in which the three California horses — Wild Bell, Corsicana and Sterling McKinney — started was a farce. Wild Bell won as he pleased in 2:23% and 2:19% after the race was over. Sterling McKinney is credited with a workout in 2:10% and Corsicana has worked in 2:15. The first quarter of the first heat in this race was in 3S seconds, which shows that none of them were being driven. Bert Logan was last in the race won by Dan S. at Libertyville, July 4th. The heats were 2:07% and 2:09%. T. W. Barstow has his string of trotters and pacers at the Salinas track. Will Durfee and the other trainers who will race on the California Circuit reached Salinas on Tues- day of this week. One week from next Wednesday the Salinas meet- ing will open with a fine program. Don't fail to be there. The fall races at Hollister will be held from the 8th to the 12th of October, with a program of four running events and one harness race each day. Hattie Croner and Alto Down were starters at Conneaut Lake, Pa., on the Fourth of July and took third and second moneys respectively. Race meetings are being held all over the East and Middle West, and the trotting season is in full blast. The Grand Circuit will open at Detroit July 22d, one week from nest Monday. The Breeders' meeting will open at Santa Rosa August 14th, consequently ten days prior to that time starting payments will be due and payable on all two and three-year-olds that are to start in the different divisions of the Pacific Breeders' Futurity to be decided at this meeting. Entrance in the 2:15 pace at Pleasanton will be open until July 22d. See advertisement. Daedalion 2:0S%, that holds the State Fair track record of 2:10, is in fine shape this year and will be a dangerous horse in the 2: OS class is the opinion of Ben Walker, who saw him work at Pleasanton last week. H. E. Coil of Woodland bred his Falrose mare, dam of the fast trotting stallion Kinney Rose, owned by Mr. Hashagen, to Zombro 2:11 this year. This mare is only ten years old and throws speed with great regularity. Renown, her colt by Diablo, was a won' erfully fast three-year-old, having paced trials 2:1", but unfortunately died. Her colt by Seareh- ow a three-year-old, was sold by Mr. Coil to ihy of Los Angeles and is now showing great Mr. Coil owns a yearling and a suckling from Iran Alto 2:12% that are very promising. An unusual case of protracted gestation is report- ed by an Illinois breeder. The mare has produced three foals, and the period of gestation of each was 36S, 365, and 363 days, respectively. Sterling McKinney, by McKinney 2:11%, recently worked the Indianapolis track in 2:10, with the last quarter at a 2:04 clip. M. E. McHenry has a blind trotting gelding named Amos in his stable, that came to him early in May and has already beaten 2:15, with a half in 1:03%. Up to the time he reached McHenry it is said that the gelding had not been worked for speed. Dan Patch 1:55 will try to beat his record at Galesburg on August 12th, and Sweet Marie will take a shy at her own record on the next day. H. J. Kline says: "We yield to no one in our ad- miration for Cresceus. But we protest against using his race at Ft. Wayne, in 1897, when he was three, as evidence to prove his superior gameness. That race went to eight heats and was a postponed affair. Cresceus should have won it in straight heats. Some stakes to which he was eligible closed that day, but he would have ceased to be eligible had he won any heat. Next day he made the aged horses pitted against him look like thirty cents, and trotted the three winning heats in 2:12%. 2:11%, 2:11%. And that's the truth about it. So far as Cresceus was concerned, the first day's doings did not constitute a horse race." The green trotter Corsicana. that was turned over to McGinness. a Cincinnati trainer after Henry Dun- lap sold her in Cleveland last May. during a recent workout went a number of comfortable miles and then stepped it off in 2:13%. This made her look like a 2:10 trotter on a faster course, as she has had but little work. Corsicana is a big mare, stand- ing over sixteen hands and weighs in trotting condi- tion at least 1200 pounds. She is true gaited, going as smoothly as a pony, and can be placed where the driver wants her during a beat. She is by Wildnut, whose dam was the one time champion two-year-old trotter Wildflower, and her first dam was by Dexter Prince. The prices of ordinary saddle and driving horses in Arizona have increased forty per cent during the past few months or more than 100 per cent during the past year. Animals that could have been bought for $60 and $70 a year ago are now held from $125 to $140 and are hard to get at that price. Era, a daughter of Zombro that is well entered through the California Circuit, won a matinee race at Los Angeles June 29th in 2:14, 2:18. Era is owned by Mr. William Morgan of Pasadena. Her first start after leaving Los Angeles will be at Pleasanton in the 2:24 trot. Three additional races are advertised by the Pleas- anton Association for its meeting which opens July 31st. Entries for these races will close July 22d. See advertisement. Some sensational workouts are reported from the Los Angeles track. The Pig, Lee Maybury's sensa- tional pacer, that Walter Maben has been training for the past two years, worked a mile in 2:03%. This horse is not entered in any races, and Mr. Maybury has refused many good offers for him. Will Durfee stepped Mrs. Bonfilio's Nutwood Wilkes pacer Copa de Oro a mile in 2:07%, and as he is well entered through the circuit this is pretty good evidence that he has a mortgage on a good share of the money. Inferlotta, the mare by the Diablo horse, Interna, out of Carlotta Wilkes, bred at Santa Rosa Stock Farm, paced a mile in 2:06%. This mare is a hard one to control in a race, but has so much speed that she should be a dangerous one on the California Circuit, where she is well entered. It is reported that Flexo 2:14% died several days ago from injuries received while being transferred from one car to another while en route from Boston to King Hill Stock Farm, St. Joseph, Mo. Flexo was sold at the recent Fasig-Tipton sale at Readville, hav- ing been purchased by Mr. Louis Pfingst of Boston, acting for Mr. John Donovan, the price paid being $2,600. Flexo was driven to his record by Mart Demarest and had been timed in a race in 1906 in 2:08%, while the property of the late A. C. May- nard. He was a remarkably handsome horse, and would no doubt have been a very valuable sire had he lived. Bread, once the staple food of horses in England, is still used in some parts of Europe. An English army officer, remarking on the condition of a mare behind which he was traveling in Switzerland, was told by the driver that her condition was due to the ration of bread, which, he said, was given to all working horses in the Engadine. This bread is made is long loaves, the usual foreign shape, from third- class rye flour, they are baked as hard as a brick, and are perfectly dry, the people holding that dry bread is more digestible and also keeps longer. The coachmen give their horses one pound of bread in the morning, and a feed of bread when halting to bait; hay and oats are given as well. Two pounds of this rye bread is considered equal to about three pounds of oats, but the bread is more expensive than oats. The newly organized "California Breeders' Asso- ciation" of Los Angeles will offer a futurity stake of $9000 for two and three year old trotters and pacers. Nothing helps the business like colt stakes and when this new stake is advertised all should enter in it. Ben Walker, who has spent several months in Los Angeles recovering from injuries received in a rail road wreck last winter, has been in Pleasanton for a week or two and came down to the city this week on his way to Detroit. He carries a cane yet, but is well enough to drive and will follow the Grand Circuit this year. He will have all the engagements he cares to take. E. B. Lawrence of Modesto sold a pair of fine black horses to the agent of an Oakland undertaker last week for a little over $1000. The Western Horseman has the following in its account of a recent matinee of the Gentleman's Driv- ing Club of Indianapolis: "The exhibition mile of Sterling R. Holt's Mary and Kate Dillon, by Sidney Dillon, driven by Millard Sanders and assistant, was a pleasant surprise to those present. Although they were announced to go a slow exhibition mile, they stepped the distance in 2:11% without raising their heads. It was a beautifully rated mile. The first quarter was in :33, the second in :33%, the third in :32%, and home in 32%. Later in the afternoon Mr. Sanders drove Ruth Dillon, a three-year-old filly, by Sidney Dillon, a mile in 2:18%." Millard Sanders started Mary Dillon by Sidney Dillon in the 2:10 pace at Indianapolis, July 4th. She took fourth money, her positions in the final summary being 5-3-2. and the time 2:12%, 2:11% and 2:09%. The race was won by Ivan B., who just equaled his former record in the last heat. The little town of Weston, Oregon, had a horse parade the other day that drew thousands of people from the surrounding country, and it was well worth seeing. Thirty ladies on horseback headed the par- ade, in which were 183 head of fine horses and colts. Two big six-mule teams brought up the rear and the column was nearly a mile in length. The former Californian, Wm. Hogoboom, was one of the judges, and among those who had winners in the trotting bred classes were Alex. Still, Henry Barrett, Tim McBride, H. D. Herrick, J. A. Baddeley, Geo. Perrin- ger. A. L. Swaggart, Wm. McBride and others. Sonoma May, own sister to Sonoma Girl, started at Indianapolis on July 4th, and finished 5-3-6 in a field of seven trotters. The time was 2:16%, 2:16% and 2:16%. Martha Dillon, bay mare by Sidney Dillon, took a time record of 2:29% at Indianapolis July 4th. A matinee wagon that cost $250 and is as good as new is offered for sale by an advertiser, whose ad- dress is 1126 Park avenue, Alameda, Cal. Sweet Marie was lame on the Fourth of July, when she trotted her first public mile of the year in 2:06. On Tuesday of that week she pulled up slightly lame after working two miles, but on Wednesday she was apparently as sound as ever. When ready to start on Thursday she was perceptibly lame, but Andrews started her, and the 25,000 people present were unaware that anything ailed the daughter of McKinney. After the mile in 2:06 she was taken to the stable with a slight swelling on her off hind leg about six inches above the hock. Hot applica- tions reduced the swelling and on Friday she was a great deal better. It is not thought the lameness is anything serious. Dr. O. C. Higgins of Porterville now owns the old stallion Frank Arthurton 7635, foaled in 1885, con- sequently 22 years old. Frank Arthurton was sired by Arthurton and his dam was Nelly by Eugene Cas- serly, a son of old Gen. Taylor, second dam Peanuts by Geo. M. Patehen Jr., and third dam Old Peanuts, said to be by Morse Horse 6, the sire of Gen. Tay- lor. There is lots of the good old fashioned blood in Frank Arthurton and he is yet a very vigorous horse. Highball and Sonoma Girl, the two best green trot- ters in America, made their wonderful race on July 4th for a purse of $400. Some of our California trainers who think nothing of asking $10,000 for a $500 horse would have heart failure if asked to en- ter in any purse of less value than $1000, and would give as a reason the danger of getting low records and "showing up" their horses so as to "spoil the betting" later on. They will doubtless spend con- siderable of their time from now till December try- ing to prove that Geers was a chump for marking Highball in 2:06% for $200. Another Spavin Cared. Mr. John W. Sanner of Decatur, 111., writes April 27th as follows: "I have used Quinn's Ointment to remove splints and reduce soreness in spavins, with very satis- factory results. Recently I advised a friend owning a horse with a bad spavin to use Quinn's Ointment, and he informed me to-day that the horse is going sound, this result being produced in two weeks, the horse being used daily on paved streets." This is the general verdict of horsemen all over the country who are using Quinn's Ointment. For splints, curbs, spav- ins, windpuffs and all bunches there is nothing better. Price, one dollar per bottle. Address W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, N. T., if you cannot obtain from druggist. Saturday, July 13, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN CALIFORNIA HORSES AT LI BERTYVI LLE. FUTURITY FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. RECORD CROWD AT EMERYVILLE. The July 1st issue of The Horse News, printed at Chicago, has the following from a correspondent who had just visited Libertyville track: John Springer is one of the characters that you read about in books, but seldom meet. The boys have been calling him Captain, and the title does not please the westerner, and he is not a bit slow in correcting you should you make the mistake of calling him Captain or Colonel. "I am plain John Springer without any handles of any name or nature," he informed the writer when we shook the strongest and hardest hand we have had hold of in an age, and let me give some of you wise fellows a tip — John was not born yesterday either, he will not need a guardian to pilot him down the Grand Circuit and he is no mere amateur in the matter of driving and racing horses as you all will find out before the season is over. He is a thoughtful and intelligent gentleman and is a man that will make many friends before the racing season ends. The majority of the rail-birds up at Libertyville can see and talk of nothing else but High Ball; we have not had the pleasure of seeing that horse work as yet, but we saw the great Sonoma Girl uncover a bit of her speed that was truly phenomenal. She was working out with Athasham 2:12, One of the ruggedest and best going stallions that we have seen in many a day. The wind was blowing a gale down the home stretch, hut Mr. Springer had determined that a mile in about 2:12 was what he would ask of the mare. They scored several times at about two-thirds speed and then to a flying start they stepped down to the first eighth in 15 seconds or a bit faster, Athasham slightly in the lead, and in going to the quarter between 30 and 31 seconds the stallion had opened up several lengths on the mare; soon after passing that point Springer turned her head loose for a short distance and in the next eighth she stepped past the stallion, who it must be remembered was stepping close to a two-minute gait, as if he was tied to the fence; going down the back stretch the mare was taken back, Athasham again assuming the lead, and the mile was finished in 2:1114. I certainly was much impressed by this mare Sonoma Girl and the way she has of doing things. The surprise of the day was to come, how- ever, and it was not from any of the highly touted ones either. DeRyder has a brown mare he calls Perfection; she is by Meridian 2:12%, a son of Sim- mocolon 2:13, and her dam is by a son of Guy Wilkes 2:15%; so you can see, with the double Wilkes-Mambrino Patchen crosses in her pedigree, she has license to be something extra. She was being worked some slow miles, but Charlie said in a quiet way, "Just notice tihs one's way of going and tell me how you like her; I will let her step home the last eighth of a mile as that will not bother her against this high wind." I noticed her all right and I have not been able to get the notice out of my head since that time. I saw Lou Dillon in all of her flights in record breaking trials, Cres- ceus, John A. McKerron, and all of the fastest trot- ters that have shown on the turf; but I wish to state without the least equivocation or reservation that I have never seen a trotter that had a more wonderful flight of speed than has Perfection. I caught a snap of her while coming through the stretch, the eighth being trotted in 14% seconds, and I think you will say that you have never seen a motion picture of a trotter that shows more perfect action and speed. She is a rugged, strong substantial mare, perfect in disposition and manners, has a rather long head, clean and bony, with profile slightly roman; one of the best shouldered mares you ever saw, with deep long and very strong quarters, and the best legs and feet imaginable. She looks like a coming cham- pion. SONOMA VALLEY DRIVING CLUB. Twelve hundred enthusiastic admirers of harness racing were at the Santa Rosa Stock Farm track on the afternoon of July 4th to witness the race pro- gram prepared by the Sonoma Valley Driving Club. Five harness events and two running races were on the card and there were good contests in nearly every one. The results: Trotting, purse $10 — Millericlc's Shellville Queen won, Kiser's Sweetheart second, Marcy's Fanny Par- nell third, Jasen's Dollie fourth and Harry Sophey's Aloha Girl fifth. Time — 2:35, 2:50. Trotting, purse $40 — McDonnell's Babe won, Dr. Button's Waldstein McKinney second, Weaver's Ray McKinney third and Knuckles' Honduras fourth. Time— 2:42, 2:31. Road race; prize, fancy robe — Joe Keechler's Tule ' Boy won, T. Matthews' Lynall second, Knuckles' Elderwood third, Wall's Pat fourth, Weaver's Lafay- ette fifth. Time— 2:38, 2:35. Mixed, trot or pace, purse $75 — W. Nolan's Lady Seymour won, Dr. Button's Docus D. second, S. Nor- ris' Ena Z. third. Time — 2:32, 2:25. Free-for-all trot, purse $75 — J. Ryan's Myrtle won, D. McGovern's Dan Frazer second. Time— '-'27, 2:25. 1 0 ; Running, half mile, purse $40 — Cone Time— 0:51. Running, quarter mile and r' bridle and blanket — Petaluma ." -, „nd won. .zes fancy Drink Jackson's Napa Sod . 2 1 1 1 as health. The breeders and owners of harness horses in Southern California have organized a breeders' asso- ciation and will arrange to establish a Futurity some- thing after the plan which the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association has made so popular with California horsemen. The Los Angeles Times states that the association has been formed to pro- note the interests of the harness horse, and in- cludes many of the prominent horsemen of the Coast, as well as a large number of Southern California breeders and horse fanciers. The Futurity will go to the track or association making the highest bid, but will be kept in Southern California, and, if pos- sible, in Los Angeles. At the first meeting C. A. Canfield was unanimously chosen president of the new association. John W. Snowden is secretary, L. J. Christopher, treasurer, and W. G. Durfee first vice-president. The list of directors includes the following local horsemen: C. A. Canfield, L. J. Christopher, George A. Pounder, W. S. Maben, Charles Saddler, Fred E. Ward, Robert I. Moorehead, John W. Snowden, I. C. Mosher, W. G. Durfee, J. A. Fairchilds, J. G. Mott, Dr. William Dodge, John H. Norton, M. S. Sever- ance, J. H. Reynolds, M. M Potter, H. N. Henderson, John Springer, Robert Smith, E. J. DeLeroy, N. Bonfilio, Henry Berry, J. C. Cline, Byron Erken- brecher, Dr. Ralph Hagan, Capt. William Banning, L. H. Mabury, J. H. Williams and F. H. Messmore. Other directors from various parts of the State are: James Wallace and James Connell, San Diego; E. D. Waffle, Santa Ana; Mr. Prescott, San Bernar- dino; George Marlow, Fresno; William Loftus, Ful- lerton; S. S. Bailey and A. T. Van De Vanter, Se- attle; F. W. Kelly, John A. McKerron, M. A. Murphy, Prof. E. P. Heald, San Francisco; William Morgan and Capt. J. C. Newton, Pasadena; Lou Crellin, Pleasanton; Charles Donlan, Oxnard; M. D. Wisdom, Portland; C. A. Durfee, Oakland; Charles F. Silva and Frank E. Wright, Sacramento; Alexander Brown, Woodland; Judge Thomas H. Brents, Walla Walla; C. H. Thompson and J. S. Bransford, Salt Lake; S. H. Hoy, Winters; Joe Terry, Long Beach; Judge Col- burn, Denver; Jacob Brolliar, Exeter. The formation of the new organization is said to mean the decay of the Los Angeles Harness Horse Association, which has had bad luck in recent years, and has conducted losing ventures in the meets held at Agricultural Park. All the strength of the pro- fessional horsemen in these parts is said to be peldged to the new association, which in no way conflicts with the Los Angeles Driving Club, a purely amateur organization. The members of the association hope to secure concessions from the city authorities relative to conducting meets at Agricultural Park. If not, the San Bernardino and San Diego tracks will be given an opportunity to secure the races. 0 CONCORD TRACK. Quite a number of horses are quartered at the Concord race track at present, says the Transcript. Pilot paced a mile in 2:19 the other day. The horse looks and acts as if he might soon step in 2:15. Vince Galindo is proud of his horse. C. D. Walker has charge of this pacer. He also has charge of Hunkey Dory, a 2:26 trotter. He is showing up well. Miss Horgan, the winner of last year's Horgan Yearling Futurity Stake, loks as if she would keep up her pace. George Whitman's Dr. Waddell has a lot of speed. Mr. Walker has charge of a yearling colt by Bon- nie Direct, the property of Martin Joost, that is a beauty. Frank Hammitt has a three-year-old trotter by St. Nicholas. Orvil Smith's Ray Wilkes, under the care of Mr. Walker, is doing very nicely. READVILLE GRANDSTAND BURNED. The fine grandstand and also the bleachers at the Readville trotting track were consumed by fire oq Thursday evening, the 27th ult. The fire was started, by a spark from a passing engine of the railroad, the tracks of which are quite close to the track. A large number of wagons and other track implements owned by the association, which were stored under the bleachers, were totally destroyed. The property was well insured, but the insurance money will probably come considerably short of replacing the property destroyed, owing to the increase in price of materials, since the grandstand and bleachers were constructed. Pinkeye and Its Cure. Pinkeye in horses and colts is caused by minute or- ganisms called germs, which course through the blood and settle in the glands, muscles and joints. The blood and glandular system are poisoned and the diseases cannot be radically and permanently cured until the blood has been purified and all germ life destroyed. Dangerous as this form of distemper is, there is one way to positively cure and prevent it. Modern science furnishes a specific in the well known and popular rem- edy Craft's Distemper and Cough Cure, made by the Wells Medicine Co.. chemists. Third street, Lafayette. Ind., which practical experience has proven reliable in all forms of the disease. Craft's -Cure has the endorse- ment of leading veterinarians and practical horsemen the world over, not only for pinkeye but for all forms of distemper, coughs, colds and all germ diseases. Further particulars concerning the remedy may be had by writing to the Wells Medicine Co., 13 Third street, Lafayette; Ind.. for their latest pamphlet. "Dr. Craft's Advice." It is free and may be had for the asking. Write for it to-day. It has always been considered that no attraction could draw a bigger crowd to the Emeryville track than the races held on Butchers' Day, but the pro- gram of harness racing furnished by the San Fran- cisco Driving Club on the afternoon of July 4th, broke all records of the track for attendance. The grandstand, betting ring, lawns and the home stretch were crowded so that it was hardly possible to edge one's way through the crowd, which was estimated at 25,000 people. There was no admission charged and no betting wras done except between private parties, and the crowd was a holiday one that enjoyed and applaud- ed every finish. W. J. Kenney did the starting and announcing and did them well. The time was fast, especially in the free for all pace, where three different horses paced the mile in 2 : 14. As the track is very slow and heavy for pacers this time is as good as 2:10 over a flrst-class course. The results follow: 2:40 class, purse $150 — Lady Irene (W. R. Pease) 1 1 Fly (C. L. Becker) 2 2 Darby Mc 1 j as. ..±eTigue) 3 3 Rose Derby (W. Sicotti) 4 4 Time— 2:33, 2:30. Free for all, purse $150 — Geo. Perry (G. Giannini) 6 5 3 1 1 Clara L. (A. Schwartz) 3 3 1 2 2 Ring Rose (M. Donnelly) 1 2 6 3 3 Kitty D. (A. Hoffman) 2 1 2 4 dr Charley J. (C. J. Lecari) 5 4 4 5 dr Little Dick (L. Marisch) 4 6 5 dr Time— 2:17, 2:14, 2:14, 2:14, 2:1S. 2:30 class, purse $150 — Teddy W. (L. Whiteman) 2 1 1 Don L. (R. Green) 1 2 2 Tommy F. (F. Franceshini) 3 3 4 Darby (J. Deschler) 5 4 3 Toledo Boy (E. A. Buck) 4 5 dr Time— 2:28, 2:28, 2:23. 2:25 class, purse $150 — Lady Falrose (T. Corcoran) 3 1 1 Prince H. (Henry Helbush) 2 2 2 Sidney B. (F. E. Burton) 4 3 3 Bessie H. ( Herman Helbush) 1 4 dr Time— 2:23, 2:23, 2:23. ALBANY, OREGON, TRACK. It is probable that the next few months will see some fast racing in Albany on the race track at the Fair grounds, says the Herald of that city. Mr. Bailey has put the mile track into good shape and is planning to hold a race meet here some time soon. Those who are interested in fast horses around here are very enthusiastic over the prospect of holding a race meet in this city, and declare that should one be held it would no doubt be a great success from every point of view. Albany people and residents of this section have not had an opportunity to see. any good horse racing here for many years. For- merly the Albany race track was one of the fastest in the Northwest. The soil and situation are ideal. Since Mr. Bailey has had charge of the track he has improved the grounds 'greatly. Stalls have been built and now he is completing a gravity water sys- tem which will supply the track and all other needs. The race meets which Mr. Bailey intends to hold here will be conducted on a strictly first-class basis. In charge of the Bailey stables is J. E. Kirkland. Among the horses which are being worked here now are Tidal Wave 2:09, Oma 2:16%, (p) 2:10%, Seattle 2:25%, Doe Munday 2:21% and Captain An- derson, one of the most promising Zombro three- year-olds in the Northwest. All these horses are in the pink of condition and are working well but have not yet been asked for fast miles. Tidal Wave is a grander horse than ever before and is a confident candidate for the $5000 at Salem. It will be a dis- appointment to all who know this horse if he is not capable of lowering his record this year. Tidal Wave has made a good season this year, catering only to high class mares. His colts are full of quality and establish the conclusion that he will be a success as a stock horse. In individuality, breeding and in speed Tidal Wave attracts immediate attention in the stud. At the Albany track are several of this season's get of this great stallion, all good. A black filly three months old, from the dam of I. C. Mosher's fast two-year-old Tidal Wave colt, is one of the most perfect individuals ever seen. A stable mate, from a Silkwood mare, and a trotter, is another Tidal Wave exhibit. Vinnie Mann is matronly in appear- ance and is expected to foal to Tidal Wave within a few days. In the Bailey string are a number of high class brood mares, which are being added to as opportunity offers. It is worth a visit to this track to see this breeding establishment, which is a splendid effort on the part of a good citizen to im- prove the harness horse in Oregon. Mr. Bailey is about the busiest man in the force and is one of the best amateur drivers in the circuit. Sonoma Girl certainly made good at Libertyville, even though she did not win. To chase a horse out in 2:06%, the fastest time ever made by a green trotter, proves her class. Robert Duncan, of Ukiah, has for sale a pacer by Sonoma Girl's sire that has worked a mile in 2:13^2 with the last half and the last quarter in 30% seconds. This now at Santa Rosa track in charge of Did: THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 13, 1907. 1 .'. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL .'. I 4 9 $ » $ CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT » A 9 THE GREAT THE BROWN TROUT. FUR AND FEATHER ANGLERS HERON. While the kingfisher feeds by day, the great heron begins his fishing at dusk, just as the stars peep forth. When I am about to make the last few casts and stop fishing in a trout pool, I hear the loud whiz of his vast stretch of wings passing close by, flying low, to a favorite shallow part of the river, and down drop his long legs, and he settles right down to business, motionless as a stone; sometimes for half an hour not a feather moves. He watches with un- wearied patience; when he does strike, it is as quick and as sure as fate, for the first luckless fish that approaches within his reach is seized with sur- prising dexterity. Like the kingfisher, the heron beats to death those fish of larger size, swallowing them whole, head foremost, such being their uniform positions when found in the stomach. He will then at once assume the same attitude of silent watch- fulness, and the finny tribe, though frightened at his first dash among them, return again in a short interval only to be transfixed with his long lance- shaped bill. Hornaday's "Natural History" says: "When a heron is fishing, it stalks slowly and silently along the shore, preferably in water about six inches deep, its head carried well forward, but about on a level with its shoulders, while its big eyes keenly scrutinize every object in the water. It takes long steps and plants each foot softly in the true still-hunter fashion, to avoid alarming its game. When a fish is found within range the kinks of the neck fly straight and the fish is seized between the mandibles. The fish is not stabbed through and through." This latter statement is only correct when small fish are taken. I have it on expert authority that herons repeatedly, stab large trout up to two pounds in weight, making a hole in the back large enough to insert the thumb. The fish, though mortally wounded, escape on account of their being too strong and lively for the heron to handle. I have caught trout wounded in a like manner. Trout that have been mauled by larger fish or by animals are usually ripped or torn. If a round hole is made we can account for no other way than that of a heron stab. But it is the smaller fish this bird goes for. Generally five to eight inches long suits its taste to a nicety, and a bird of so large a size requires not a few to fill up, Audubon says: "In their natural element most herons consume more than their weight of food per day. The food con- sists mostly of fish, but it will eat reptiles and small mammalia, such as mice, or even water rats. In the stomach of one of these birds were found seven small trout, a mouse, and a thrush." So that fish is by far the larger part of its diet. The bird knows that fish are most active and in search of their own food during late evening and at early dawn, and at that time makes the best endeavor to let few escape. He continues to fish far into the night, when the moon is shining on the water, otherwise at pitch dark he flies off to roost, returning just before dawn. The heron is extremely shy and watchful, and the height they are able to overlook with the advantage of their long legs and neck renders them difficult of approach. "Their prey appears," says Audubon, "to be nearly always transfixed, be it fish, frog, mouse or bird, and even the slippery eel is often found pierced with their sharp beak; the prey is then carried to the edge or bank of the water, held firmly between his beak. He then skillfully manipulates so that the head points downward, otherwise the spines of the fish causes trouble on its way down its long neck, which he writhes back and forth to make the fish go down. If the bird is with young he at once rises and car- ries it to the nest. So great a devourer of fish is the heron that they will eat up fifty moderate sized trout or other fish in a day. The bird is ex- tremely common all over the continent — more abun- dant near large lakes and rivers well stocked with fish — and with his wide stretch of wings flies as- tonishing distances in search of food, with his neck doubled, head drawn in and long legs stretched far out in a right line behind, appearing like a long rudder tail, when just as he is about to alight on the ground, down go his legs and with a curious wabbh he rights himself and stalks out into deeper water. readiest method of destroying this mischiev- rd is by fishing for him in the manner of pike — with a baited hook. When the tracks are ■u the sandy or muddy shore, three or four small fish are procured and each of them is baited on a wire with a strong hook at the end, entering the wire just as the gills and letting it run under the skin to the tail. The fish will live in this man- ner for five or six days, which is a very essential thing, for the heron will not touch dead fish. A strong line of silk-covered wire should be fastened to the hook and the other end tied to a rock. If three or four of these baits be sunk in different shallow parts of the pond in a night or two the heron will not fail to be taken. This method is more sure than trying to shoot, and much less trou- ble than waiting all night for the bird. Parties hav- ing private trout ponds or preserves should try it and they will find their fish decrease less rapidly. Many persons wonder what becomes of their finger- ling and yearling trout, but if they will carefully examine the shore prints they will find that this notorious night poacher has something to do with it. This heron is a large and elegant bird, with a wing stretch of over six feet, and is undoubtedly an im- pressive sight when flying low or soaring high, as it is also when in repose. Standing alone and still in the water, with the long rushes and grass as a background, his sight as well as his hearing are so keen that very few get a glimpse of him. The damage done to game fish caused by these everlasting day and night poachers is much greater than one would suppose without investigation. It is impossible to see and therefore to know the full ex- tent of their depredations, which are continually go- ing on, in public and private waters containing game fish, but in the astonishing scarcity of fish in many places where they have been placed at considerable trouble and expense, the blame is often put where it does not belong. Nature's checks upon over-produc- tion are sometimes more effective than man's most ingenious devices. As an angler and nature lover the writer is con- vinced that in these days of strenuous work it is of the utmost importance that outdoor recreation giv- ing healthful exercise should be provided. Wading a trout stream is perhaps the best and most agree- able method of getting it. Very few anglers are butchers or wanton destroyers, a fact that cannot be said of either bird or beast. Under the present laws no intelligent discrimination is apparent. For in- stance, the wild turkey is being exterminated, sadly in need of adequate protection. The heron, on the other hand, is over protected and on the in- crease, to the destruction of man's food and pleasure. Moreover, the turkey is highly esteemed as a food, and it feeds on nature's bounty without any destruc- tive harm. The great heron is not the only one of that family to subsist on a fish diet, but out of over a dozen species it is the largest and most gluttonous of its kind, and without a single redeeming quality, except perhaps, the laughable and grotesque man- ner it swallows a fish. Steps should be taken by followers of Izaak Walton to see that the lawmakers in our various States should pass laws that' will give the needed protection from these destroyers of our game fish. o Hunters' Licenses. — The demand for hunters' license tags has exceeded all anticipation, the sup- ply of aluminum tags for resident and citizen sports- men being already exhausted, something like 25,000, we believe, and provision is made, temporarily, for the hunters immunity from arrest by issuing a re- ceipt for $1 and an acknowledgment that applica- tion for license has been made by the bearer. From all appearances the license plan is here to stay and has the strong endorsement of our sports- men. Reports from many county seats are that the County Clerks can not supply the demand. A num- ber of County Clerks have doubled and trebbled their original estimate and called, by wire, for more tags. Governor Gillett was among the first appli- cants with the Board of Fish Comimssioners for a license, sending in a properly filled out blank, to- gether with a money order for $1. Being a thorough sportsman, he is heartily in favor of the law. To Protect Trout. — The Kennett Fish and Game Protective Association was organized last month with Frank Moulter as president and H. H. Geiger as secretary. The object oi the new organization is to protect the game in that section from annihilation by those who seem to have no regard for the game laws of the State. Especially is the association anxious to put a stop to the wanton destruction of fish in the near-by streams of Shasta county by dynamite used by the Greeks and Italians. Because of the large amount of blasting now being done near there on railway construction, it is difficult to detect the dynamiting of fish, except by the dead bodies of the finny tribe as they float down the stream. A State fish hatchery, it is reported, is to be estab- lished at Lyon's dam, in Tuolumne county. California's favorite hot weather drink is Jaskson's Napa Soda. Twenty years ago if the average Eastern fly- caster were asked what kind of fish he meant by "trout," he would say "brook trout." To have told him that his favorite was not a trout at all, but a charr would have called forth his ridicule. Nowadays the mention of trout in any part of this country must be properly qualified. It may not he generally known, but for more than a decade California and the Coast in general have been doing yeoman service in supplying the East with trout to take the place of thousands caught every year by sportsmen and market fishers in the few places where such are permitted to ply their vocation to the gradual extermination of the finest game fish that interests fresh-water anglers. Having found that the rainbow trout would thrive in many of the Eastern streams, sportsmen and leading fish culturists soon entered upon the intro- duction of the new species with the result that it has taken hold in all places where the native speck- led "trout" could thrive and in a few favored sec- tions, by its rather more rapid growth and greater ability to stand warmer water, already has become more abundant than the indigenous species. Other varieties have been introduced also, and in nearly every case it has been found that the hardy trout from the Pacific Coast show vigorous qualities. Some of the large lake kinds from Tahoe and adjacent bodies of water are said to be doing well in the cold lakes of Maine, and that State, which always has had not only a high regard for the interests of sportsmen but a most keen realiza- tion of their immense value to the State in an eco- nomic sense, has entered upon the propagation of the new varieties in a businesslike manner which promises a continuance of the present supply for centuries, provided proper protection be maintained. The Pacific Coast is rich in trout, but the most farsighted among Western anglers and piscatorial scientists are agreed that the proper time to inaugu- rate a sweeping campaign of protection is while there is yet something left to protect, and not wait, as many Eastern States did. until the supply practi- cally was exterminated, and the streams had to be re-stocked. Not only is systematic protection hinted at; Cali- fornia began that some time ago. Propagation of the native species is resorted to extensively in large hatcheries erected for the purpose, and it is sug- gested that the European brown trout, known to fish culturists as Salmo Fario, truly a grand game species, attaining considerably greater weight than the local stream trout and capable of standing successfully much warmer waters, he introduced west of the Rockies and given a comprehensive trial in order to see if the already long list of local game fish cannot be increased still further. The claims of the brown trout are admitted hy Eastern sportsmen. The fish has been introduced extensively in New England, and plenty of them are to be had from Eastern hatcheries. The most serious complaint made against the brown trout deals with catching him. In fish com- mission reports many have expressed opinion that he is not game in the sense that the speckled variety is, and other anglers find difficulty in taking him. The only way to reconcile these statements is to assume that the right tackle was not employed in the fishing, as the gameness of the fish in Europe is far-famed. One would not go tuna fishing with a smelt outfit, but some persons in the East per- sisted in trying to catch five-pound trout on the same gear they employed in the pursuit of finger- lings. In point of delicacy of flavor, the European trout, from all the evidence obtainable, is somewhat in- ferior to the indigenous product, but his greater size is enough of an argument in his favor to more than balance the other. In the East, the wholesale denuding of the water- sheds by lumbermen has affected water supply both as regards temperature and as to the quantity. The water in the brooks becomes several degrees warmer in mid-summer than it formerly did, and conditions are rapidly becoming such that the native trout, or charr, does not thrive as once he did, even under careful protection and artificial propagation. As the same thing happens on the Pacific Coast — for the lumbermen are already cleaning out the redwoods and other timber — perhaps Californians at no re- mote day may find themselves confronted with the same problem that the Easterners believe they are solving with the brown European trout to-day. Many of our streams present the condition brown trout like. For one thing, the Lower San Gabriel, and in fact, any of the larger southern streams in their lower courses look promising, so much so that several prominent Los Angeles sportsmen's or- ganizations have interested themselves in the trout matter. As soon as the Southern California Rod and Reel Club gets a little relief in the present sea fishing situation it exp'ects to turn its attention to the matter of trout. Even|g|jlly the brown trout is to be given a con- scientioyith 'aal in Southern California, and it may be that iformed -igorous alien will be discovered what local trot SHa'aaji have prayed for so many years in vain — a tijct of horsd flavor, sterling gameness, and three to einn's Ointnis weight, willing to take the artificial flj'arnper1bottlemity' and big enouSl1 t0 test the skill of *., if you ca^pert. Saturday, July 13, 1907. AT THE TRAPS. Under the auspices of the Suisun Gun Club a very successful and well attended live-bird shoot took place on the grounds just east of Fairfield on Sunday, June 23d. The shoot was arranged and under the immediate supervision of John A. Wilson, Dr. W. E. Downing and William Crowley, officers and members of the Suisun club. These gentlemen did their work well, everything being arranged with the greatest possible comfort and convenience for the visitors and shooters. Many very creditable scores were made, J. W. Harper of Suisun and Clarence Nauman of San Francisco carrying away the highest honors. About. a thousand birds were grassed during the day. As a rule, the birds were lively and flew well. A large delegation of countryside "sharp-shooters" were in evidence to pot the birds which managed to escape the contestants and And their way outside the lines. Following are the scores of the principal events, all six-bird races: Downing 1 l i o 0 1—4 O'Hara 0 1 0 0 1 2—3 Mayfield 1 l l o 1 1—5 Clark 1 1 l o 1 1—5 Drake 1 1 1 l i 0—5 Crowley 1 l l l i i_6 O'Hara 1 0 1 1 1 1—5 Downing 1 1 1 l l i— 6 Mayfield 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Bassford 1 0 1 0 1 0 — 3 Morrill 1 i i i i o — 5 Suggs : 0 1 1 1 0 1—4 S. Reams 1 l l l l i_6 Roy Bassford 0 1 0 0 1 1 — 3 Harper 1 1 1 1 l i_6 C. Kagee 1 1 1 1 1 0—5 O'Hara 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 C. Reams 1 1 l l l 1—6 Downing 1 0 2 1 0 1 — 4 Mayfield , 1 1 0 2 0 2 — 4 L. Pierce 1 1 1 0 1 1 — 5 Nauman 1 1 1 1 l 1—6 Krake 1 0 2 2 1 1—5 Wilson 1 1 1 1 2 2—6 Ben Reams 2 1 1 1 1 1 — 6 Kagee 1 2 1 1 1 2—6 Mason 1 0 1 01 1 — 4 S. Reamns 2 2 1 1 1 1 — 6 Suggs 1 0 1 1 2 0—4 Harper 1 1 1 1 1 2—6 Chas. Reamns 1 0 1 1 1 1 — 5 Clark 1 1 0 2 1 1—5 O'Hara 1 2 2 2 1 2—6 Mason 1 1 0 2 1 2 — 5 Pierce 1 2 1 2 2 1—6 Downing 1 1 1 1 2 1—6 O'Hara 1 0 0 2 2 2—4 Nauman 1 1 1 1 2 0 — 5 Crowley ■ 1 2 1 2 1 2—6 S. Reams 1 0 12 1 — Wilson 1 2 2 1 0 — Kagee 0 0 1 1 1 1—4 Morrill 0 1 1 1 — Mayfield 0 1 2 1 2 2 — 5 Plant 1 1 3 2 2 2—6 C. Reams 0 1 2 1 1 2 — 5 Clark 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Ben Reams 0 1 1 1 2 0—5 James Reams 1 1 1 1 1 o — 5 Nauman 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Drake 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Wilson 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Downing 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Ben Reams 1 1 1 1 0 1 — 5 Morrill 0 1 1 1 0 0—3 O'Hara 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Pierce 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 C. Reams 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 6 Mayfield 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Bassford 1 0 1 1 1 0—4 Whitby 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Pierce 1 1 1 0 — Harper 1 2 2 2 2 1—6 Morrill 1 2 1 2 0 — S. Reams 0 1 — Mayfield 1 1 2 1 0 1—5 Nauman 1 1 1 2 1 2 — 6 Kagee ■ 1 2 1 1 1 1—6 Drake 1 2 0 — O'Hara 2 0 — G. Chadbourne 2 1 2 2 2 0 — 5 Hall 1 2 1 2 2 1—6 W. Crowley -. 2 1 1 0 — Clark 1 0 — Wilson 2 1 1 1 0 — Suggs 1 2 0 — C. Reams 2 2 1 1 1 0 — 5 Plant 2 2 2 0 — J. Reams 1 1 1 2 1 2 — 6 Pierce 1 2 1 2 0 0 — 4 Harper 1 1 1 1 1 2—6 S. Reams 2 1 0 0 0 2 — 3 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Kagee 2 1 2 1 1 0—5 Siebe 2 1 0 2 0 2—4 Plant ' 2 2 2 2 2 2—6 Morrill 2 2 1 2 2 2—6 Chadbourne 1 2 2 1 1 0—5 Hall 2 2 2 2 1 2—6 Mason 1 0 1 1 2 1—5 J. Reams 2 0 2 0 0 0 — 2 Wilson 2 2 1 2 2 2—6 Pierce 1 1 2 1 1 1—6 Morrill 1 2 2 2 2 1—6 Dahl 1 1 0 0 0 0—2 Harper 2 1 1 1 2 1—6 Chadbourne 1 0 1 2 2 0 — 4 Clark 0 — W. Crowley 1 1 1 1 0 — Mason 1 2 1 0 1 2—5 Siebe 0 1 0 Hall 1 0 — Wilson 1 2 0 — Flammer 1 2 1 0 1 2 — 5 The Interstate Association circuit for the balance of the season is the following. Eastern Handicap, July 16-18, at Boston, Mass., under the auspices of the "Palefaces." Added money, $1,000. Western Handicap, August 20-22, at Denver, Colo., under the auspices of the Denver Trap Club. Added money, $3,000. Pacific Coast Handicap, September 10-12, at Spo- kane, Wash., under the auspices of the Spokane Rod and Gun Club. Added money, $1,000. Communications relating to these tournaments should be sent to Elmer E. Shaner, secretary-man- ager, 2±9 Coltart Square, Pittsburg, Pa. The closing circuit for Coast events will start at Spokane with the Pacific Coast Handicap in September and close at Douglas, Ariz., October 13th, with only an occasional day off during the interim, with the exception of the time necessarily passed on the trains traveling to and fro. The Coast Circuit dates are: Spokane, Wash., September 10, 11, 12; Portland, Ore., Sep'tember 15, 16, 17; San Francisco, September 20, 21, 22; West- ern Gun Club at Los Angeles, September 25, 25, 27; Los Angeles Gun Club, September 29, 30, October 1; Coronado, October 3, 4, 5; Douglas, Ariz., October 11, 12, 13. A little over a month is required, and the shooters who make the journey will take part in at least seven tournaments, and each one will burn about eight cases, or 4,u00 shells, on an average. Prepara- tions already are being made by the local tournament committees. Pleased at the reception they were accorded on their first visit to the Coast, the celebrated Eastern expert shots, headed by William R. Crosby, will again go down the line of the Coast Circuit this fall. Among those already planning to come are William R. Crosby, Rolla, O.; Heikes, Thomas A. Marshall, Fred Gilbert, William H. Heer, Ralph Trimble, Chas. A. Young, Otto Sens and others of the Southern squad. Hirschy and the Northern brigade are sure to be on hand. Gilbert was not out with the rest last year, owing to illness, but is fully recovered. H. D. Freeman of Peters fame also will be here, it is reported, with the rest of the Peters squad. In addition, the full force of the San Francisco, mid-State and Puget Sound champions will make the trip. This phenomenal turnout of shotgun masters only is made possible by the syndicating of the clubs into a big association with power to allot dates. This year a circuit has been arranged which permits those who care to do so to take a trip beginning at Spokane. Fred B. Mills and M. G. Lane, who attended the Grand American Handicap in the East, have returned. They say the climatic conditions are very trying to a Western shooter, who is confronted with them for the first time. At a recent shoot of the Hanford Gun Club the following scores were shot: W. R. Newport, 73 birds out of 80; L. S. Chitten- den, 71-80; R. R. Cadwell, 68-80; A. Vaughn, 62-80. The Willow Slough Gun Club of Woodland, Cal., held a meeting recently and elected the following offi- cers: J. L. Harlan, president; Tracy Boesstler, sec- retary; L. Lieber, treasurer; James Keys, R. Cas- sell and J. B. Baker, trustees. The club has a mem- bership of ixty. The Areata Gun Club entertained members of the Eureka Gun Club June 23d. The scores, in a 25-tar- get race, were as follows: Eureka — E. Hailing 25, J. Smith 23, W. Parker 21, S. Clanton 20, Dr. Per- rott 20, H. Buhne 19. Areata— Len Yocom 18, H. Parton 17, H. Brizard 17, J. Sammons 16, N. Yocom 16, D. Tinkey 16, T. Barter 16, E. Beaulieu 16, L. Everding 17, C. Falk 15, H. Wahl 15. Chicken din- ner was served the members and visiting shooters at the Union Hotel. One of the Vallejo shooters writes us: "The Vallejo sportsmen who attended the live-bird trap shooting tourney at Suisun returned that evening with all kinds of good things to say of the hospitable manner in which they were received and entertained by the Slough City shots. Some of the best scores of the day were made by the Vallejoites, whose nerve and eye at the traps have long been known throughout Solano county. "A big meet is to be held in Cordelia in the near future and the Vallejo boys will again clean up their guns and acquire their shooting eyes before taking part." A good story is told about Tony Prior, P. B. One of the Rio Vista shooters who intended going to the Suisun pigeon shoot, a good shot, too, he was, desired to know what shooters would be in attend- ance, was given the names of a number of shotgun artists, each of whom he commented on as to his chances against them, finally the name of Tony Prior was mentioned. "Oh, rats!" he exclimed, "I ain't afraid of none of those Portugee shooters, I kin outshoot him, all right." The river man thought everybody named Tony was a Portuguese. They are, up in his section, and he was guided accordingly. But what a difference he would find if he met our Tony at the traps. The San Andreas Gun Club had a preliminary shoot last Sunday. The meeting was for the purpose of trying the traps and getting the members into shape for a regular shoot, which will take place next Sunday. The work was new to most of the members, as few of them had ever before shot over traps. All seemed to be enthusiastic over the result of the first shoot and there is much looking forward to the next meeting. The following are the scores at 21 targets: C. J. Tiscornia 10, J. B. Reddick 12, G. Pfortner 18, Mat Zwinge 5, Root. Crossett 0, Robt. Casey 8, J. P. Snyder 10, F. J. Soinsky Jr. 2, F. C. Wells 3, R. W. Decker 9, J. A. Treat 0, J. Dasso 9, H. Zwinge S, B. Raggio 8, M. A. Kiser 4, C. Nuland 4. The West Seattle Gun Club shoot on June 23d was well attended, twenty-five " shooters being pres- ent, among whom were Mr. Hillis of the Peters Cartridge Company and members of the Ballard and Seattle Gun Clubs. Some good scores were made, Charles Longfellow winning in the 50-bird event, breaking 45 out of a possible 50, and Arnold second, with 43. Following are the scores. First event, 50 birds, known traps, unknown angles, Sargent system — C. Longfellow 45, Arnold 43, Wil- liams 40, Vaileen 36, A. Schram 33, Purcell 37, Barthelme 30, Rowley IS, Schultz 33, Battie 16, G. Nehrbas 10, Hillis 36, Sweeney 21, Diller 35, Delt- ridge 35, Johnson 31, Burnett 39, Lipskey 32, J. Nehr- bas 33, C. Schram 17. Second event, 25 birds, unknown traps and un- known angles — Williams 23, Burnett 13, Arnold 20, Vaileen 21, Schultz 7, Purcell 21, Rowley 9, Hillis 20, Sweeney 11, Johnson 12, Dethridge 16, Lipskey 17, G. Nehrbas 15. Third event, 5 pairs — Williams 5, Lipskey 4, Row- ley 2, Longfellow 4, Schultz 3, Vaileen 7, Arnold 6, Nehrbas 7, Hillis 7. Fourth event, 15 singles — Hillis 13, Arnold 12, Longfellow 12, Vaileen 11, Williams 8, Nehrbas 9, Schultz 8, Lipskey 9, Rowley 4, Williams 8, Diller 15. The San Luis Boat and Gun Club shoot on June 23d resulted in the following scores in five events, 12, 20, 20, 20 and 6 pairs respectively: H. A. Martin, 11, 19, 16, 17, — ; Louis Steen, — , 10, 10, 14, 6; A. B. Van Scoy, 9, 16, 12, — , — ; Lee Parsons, 7, 18, 14, 11, 8; J. C. Hill, 8, 14, 18, 11, 4; E. Taylor, 6, 12, 17, 15, — ; J. E. Van Schaick, 9, 13, 13, 12, 5. The Goidfleld Gun Club was recently organized by some fifty sportsmen hailing from the Nevada mining town. Thieves broke into the Tacoma Gun Club's traps on the tide flats recently and carted away a lot of valuable fixings required in operating the traps. The police have been notified and a search is being made for the culprits. The club's traps are located on the tide flats and in that lonely locality it was an easy matter for the thieves to force an entrance to the small build- ing where the traps and other machinery necessary in operating flying targets are kept. The miscreants passed up the large quantity of "birds" that were stacked into the place and devoted their attention to the batteries, magnets, cable and other valuable fixings. A complete electrical apparatus for pulling and operating the traps was laken and five traps were ruined by the thieves in prying off the magnets with an instrument thought to be a crowbar. It is estimated that it will cost the club in the neighborhood of $100 to replace the stolen articles. A recent report from Loyalton, Sierra county, states that M. Manosaro was arrested last week and taken before Judge Monroe for violating the State game law, he having been found with some little ducklings in his possession. He had robbed a wild duck's nest and hatched the eggs under a hen. The offender tried to shift the blame to some of his fellow countrymen, but the evidence against him was so conclusive that the Judge fined him $100. Dr. W. D. Coats immediately went and pleaded guilty to the same charge, he having some wild duck's eggs under a hen at the time. He was fined $25. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson Soda. 10 THU BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 13, 1907. BULL TERRIER CLUB OUTING. The initial annual summer outing and specialty show of the Western Bull Terrier Breeders' Associa- tion will go down in the records of Coast dogdoru as one of the most pleasant and successful functions enjoyed by the fancy up to the present time, not only that, but the seed has now been planted for, it is to be sincerely hoped, not only future gatherings of the association, but as well a healthy growth of fanciers reunions all over the Coast. These little gatherings will do much to foster good fellowship and sportsmanlike interest and enthusiasm among the fanciers and specialty clubs. Last Sunday morning the members of the associa- tion and invited guests with their Bull Terriers jour- neyed by early trains, from this city and Oakland, to San Jose, the trip through a beautiful country- side, on both sides of the bay, is a most enjoyable one. At the Garden City, Mr. Will Bogen was in waiting for the party with a special car. A delight- ful ride of seven miles through a magnificent fruit growing country, said to be, acre for acre, the most valuable orchard land in the world, soon brought us to Englewood, a magnificent orchard domain fair to look upon and teeming with a bounteous and ripening crop of the various fruits that the Santa Clara Valley is world famous for. Here, with genial hospitality, Mr. and Mrs. Bogen welcomed the party and made everybody thoroughly at home and com- fortable. The day was an ideal one. the visitors were soon at ease on the lawn and in the cool shade of the grand olive and pepper trees surrounding the Englewood country house. After a brief time devoted to pleasant and timely topics, an inspection of the Englewood kennels, etc., not overlooking the inner man in an irrigational way, the program for an impromptu show was en- tered upon and carried out to a jovial finish that was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. A number of regular and irregular classes had been arranged. Phil M. Wand, who knows a Bull Terrier as well as he does an English Setter or a Pointer, judged all classes and did so in a way that would put some professional judges in the shade. Will Bogen was ring steward and Elliott Pierce acted as superintendent. The chairman of the bench show committee. Master Bride Donaldson Thorburn, was a model official, in a way, he is only two months old, he let the show take its course, while he calmly slept under the shade of a great olive tree. The first class on the lawn was the infant dog class. Numbers were placed in a hat and drawn by the ladies who handled the pippies with numbers corresponding. Englewood Kennels came out on top with E. Lizard, handled by Mrs. W. C. Bogen. first: E. Wizard, Mrs. Bell handler, second; E. Blizzard, Miss Shortall handler, third. The infant bitch class followed: E. Josephine, Mrs. C. R. Thorburn hand- ler, first; E. Vaseline, in charge of Mrs. Phil Wand, second; and third to Little Orphan Anne, handled by Mrs. Bell. In the next class, a special mix-up of both sexes of puppies, E. Josephine was first and E. Lizzard reserve. The infant classes were a very nice lot of promis- ing puppies, in awarding the ribbons the classes will go on record possibly as being the only ones wherein exhibitors and spectators gave way to unanimous ap- plause for every award. The work of the handlers was up to the best seen in the show rings of more ambitious shows, nor were the ladies unstinted in receiving spontaneous applause. In dog and bitch puppies there were five good youngsters, better than are usually seen at the regu- lar shows. Judge Shortall's Silkwood Ben Ali took the blue, looking way better than at the Chutes show, where he won special for best puppy and is as stylish and showy an actor in the ring as one wants to see. Stiletto Cold Steel and Stiletto Blade, two Woodlawn Baron ex Ch. Meg Merrilies puppies, were given red and white. This trio will bear watching at future shows. W. H. Carmichael's Lady Topper came in for v h c. Novice dogs were S. Coldsteel first, J. M. Taffs Haymarket Prince, a neat headed, well built dog, second, S. Blade third. Open dogs — Ben Ali first. Cold Steel second, En- glewood Vanguard, in fine fettle and improved over Stockton and 'Frisco specialty shows, third. Blade v h c, Haymarket Prince v h c, Silkwood and Glen absent. Winners dogs — first Ben Ali, res Cold Steel. Novice bitches — First Mrs. Hugh McDonald's Princess, second W. H. Carmichael's Englewood Blix, third Mrs. Bell's Lucille, res W. H. Carmichael's Lady Topper. Open bitches — First Princess, second Blix, third Newmarket Pride, v h c Lady Topper, Lucille, Engle- wood Blossom. Special novice bitches, over 12 months and never exhibited — First Princess, second Blix, third Lucille. Canadian bred class — First Haymarket Prince, sec- ond Market Pride. Winners bitches — First Princess, res Blix. Best stud dog, judged by two of his get — First . Woodlawn Baron (S. Cold Steel and S. Blade), sec- ond Bonny bred Saletto (E. Vanguard and E. Blos- som). After lunch the "lemon" class was judged. There were four entries. Little Orphan Annie won the lemon Ch. Meg Merrilies got the gate. Dougie, a Dach, properly whitewashed for the occasion, was =-_r. ilified. Mrs. Wand's entry lost a chance for mon. Mrs. W. had to rescue little Miss Wand's . Mrs. Denny's puppy was making a lunch of si . Thorburn returned to the ring with a Spring- field shooting iron to argue the case with Mr. Wand, the latter made a Mercurial dissolving picture of him- self in the direction of the barn. All of the dogs present were next brought in, the yellow ribbon was awarded S. Cold Steel for the best eye. For the best ear crop Mr. Taffs Haymarket Prince won the yellow. Mrs. Wand won a handsome young puppy by Chaddie Wild-Newmarket Pride which was raffled for, the proceeds will be devoted to the purchase of a cup to be put up at a future bench show. An interesting contest closed the show features. Englewood Vanguard was scored on the standard of points by Mr. Wand and Mr. De Witt. Each of the ladies and gentlemen members of the club indi- vidually scored the dog. The score nearest the figure first made was to win, this figure averaged 73%. Mr. Thorburn's score total was just 73%. In all there were thirty-three dogs shown, a lot that averaged better in type and class than we have yet seen benched at our Coast show. Luncheon was served in a spacious and cool grape arbor; the menu was bountiful and appetizing. Speeches were made by Mr. W. C. Bogen. Mr. Chas. R. Thorburn. Judge Shortall, ex-Gov. Salomon and others. Toasts were drank to the health and pros- perity of the hosts and a vote of thanks unanimously tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Bogen for open handed hospitality and their kindly efforts in giving the company so pleasant an outing entertainment. . A meeting of the club was held during which re- ports of the various officers showed the club to be in a prosperous condition. Mr. Frank Medcalf of Hilo, Hawaii. Judge E. P. Shortall, Mr. Harry Bogen and Norman T. Rogers of Oakland were elected to membership. The officers of the club are: W. C. Bogen. presi- dent, Campbell, Cal.; F. E. Watkins. first vice-presi- dent, Portland, Ore.; W. H. Carmichael, second vice- president, San Jose. Cal.: Elliott H. Pierce, trea- surer, Berkeley. Cal.; Chas. R. Thorburn, secretary, 225 Alcatraz Ave., Oakland, Cal. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bogen, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Reid Thorburn, Mr. and Mrs. Phil M. Wand. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Bell. Judge E. P. Shortall. Miss A. R. Shortall. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Carmichael. Mr. and Mrs. J. Taft, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wall, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Denny. Mr. Elliott H. Pierce. Mr. A. F. Kindt, Miss D. Emer- son. Mrs. Hugh McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bogen. Mrs. Tyler Beach. Ex-Governor Salomon, Dr. Salomon, Ed Salomon and Harry Bogen. This breeding should produce some desirable English Foxhounds. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Derby entries for the twenty-fifth annual Pacific Coast Field Trials will close this year, we are in- formed, on August 15th. Further information, blanks, etc., may be obtained by addressing the sec- retary of the club. Mr. Tudor J. A. Tiedemann. 802 Fifth street, San Rafael. Cal. Entries for the Collie show, in conjunction with the State Fair, September 13-14, at Sacramento, will close on August 25th. Entry blanks and further in- formation can be had by addressing Secretary J. A. Filcher, Sacramento, Cal. A prominent local fancier and sportsman during a recent discussion over the field merits of two well known English Setters, Ch. Stylish Sergeant and Ch. Mallwyd Bob, and their value as producing sires, made the statement that he would wager $1,000 that Sergeant judged by two of his get would handily win out over two of Bob's sons or daughters. This offer was made in good faith and stands, should there be any desire to take issue on this challenge the Kennel Editor will furnish the name and address of the principal. Mr. Fred P. Butler, the popular secretary of the San Francisco Kennel Club has, we regret to note, been laid up for several weeks with an attack of typhoid fever. The fact that Mr. Butler is now convalescent and on the road to recovery is a mat- ter of keen satisfaction to his many friends. Clancey UI., the winning Boston bitch at River- side show, recently purchased by Miss Jennie Crocker, arrived at San Mateo safe and sound. The newcomer is a handsome little bitch full of class and quality and a most vivacious shower. With Ch. Endeliffe Tortora, Frisco Cinders and Dick Dazzler the San Mateo Kennels should make the pace with Coast Bostons. Elsworth Tale, a winning Boston, owned by Miss Crocker, succumbed to a severe fit last Sunday morning. A recent whelping by one of J. I. Sparrow's bitches to John Calkwell's Silkwood Surprise, pro- duced five dogs and four bitches, every puppy pure white. Miss Crocker has purchased the dog pup- pies and they are now at San Mateo. Valverde Collie Kennels' fine young bitch Ch. Valverde Venus (Ch. Southport Philosopher-Gladys May) was served by Ch. Anfield Model July 1st Southport Servant, a grand-daughter of Ch. Welles- bourne Conqueror, and Ch. Parbold Piccolo, winner of fourteen firsts in England, was served by Ch. Wishaw Leader July 2d. George A. Cranfield's imported English Foxhound Sweet Music whelped July 1st eight dogs and two bitches to Harkaway HI., now at stud in England. James Rolfe Jr., president of the Mission Bank, has just returned from a trip to Europe, and while in England he purchased three good Cocker Spaniels, a black bitch and two white and black parti-colored dogs. The new Cockers were due to arrive here this week. It is said Mr. Rolfe paid a long price for the three. He is entitled to the support and congratu- lations of the fancy for his efforts to improve the breed here. ,Mr. B. Colfish's handsome black Cocker bitch Jennie (Ch. Woodland Duke-Princess Flora) was served by D. P. Cresswell's Ch. Mepals Saxon this week. Mrs. Whipple's grand black bitch Sis Hopkins was also served by Saxon this week. There is a chance for some good missionary work in the interior, if the following from the Tulare Register is reliable: "Justice of the Peace James H. O'Leary is the proud possessor of a valuable Scotch Terrier pup, which he purchased recently for a pretty penny from an owner of high-bred dogs. The animal is beauti- fully marked and intelligent and is considered one of the most handsome specimens of dog flesh of its kind seen here for some time." If the pup has a "black roof" in his mouth, web- feet and dew claws this combination would work well with the "beautiful" marking. DOVES NUMEROUS. The dove season will open on the 15th of July. The bag limit for doves is twenty-five. According to reports this will be one of the biggest seasons in the State. Doves are plentiful in all parts of the Sacramento valley and in the foothills. Out near Santa Ana, Clearwater and Garden Grove, Southern California, the supply of doves is very much larger this season than it was last, and this is explained by the rigid enforcement of the "no sale" law and the length of the closed season. In fact, a large number of the birds can be seen on a run to any of the interurban towns. Riverside and San Bernardino are good breeding spots for doves and the supply is plentiful. A great many quail have been seen by automobile parties near San Diego. Elsinore, Murietta and Pala. The calling of large flocks of quail can be heard in the Temescal canyon at all hours of the day. The disastrous fires in the San Fernando valley last year destroyed a large area of favorite quail ground. TRADE NOTES. Dupont Smokeless at the G. A. H. That the du Pont Company can point with pride to the outcome of the Grand American Handicap tournament at Chicago, June 18-21, 1907, is beyond question. The following record made by that com- pany's smokeless shotgun powder during that tour- nament speaks for itself: "The trophy and the first eight moneys in the amateur championship event went to men who shot the above powder, Mr. H. M. Clark of TJrbana, 111., winning the event by reason of his consistent shooting. In the Professional Championship Mr. W. R. Crosby won the title, trophy and first money, while Fred Gilbert finished only one target behind him; both men shot Dupont Smokeless. The State amateur team championship was won by the Illinois team No. 3, composed of Messrs. B. and H. Dunnill. J. R. uraham. Jesse Young and H. M. Clark, all of whom shot Dupont Smokeless in that event. In addition to the above, high average for the entire 500 targets of the pro- gram was won by an Illinois amateur, who broke 472 targets, beating his nearest competitor, a pro- fessional, by two targets. In making this record the gentleman used the powder above mentioned. Other honors won by the du Pont Company were: The long run of the tournament, as well as 97 out of 100 from the 21-yard mark in the Preliminary Handicap, and 96 out of 100 (tie for first place) from the 20-yard mark in the Grand American Handicap itself. A specially notable feature is the fact that in the Amateur Championship over 79 per cent of the total purse went to those who preferred to shoot Dupont Smokeless to any other powder. The above makes a record never even approached by any other smokeless shotgun powder ever made or now on the market" Reliable Ammunition. An interesting fact, contrasting the good and bad features of shotgun loads, is the .observation of a prominent local sportsman, who has taken part in most of the Coast big trap tournaments this season. In referring to the many shooters who scored high averages using Selby Factory Loads, he said: "These reliable loaded shells won at the tournaments held in San Francisco, 'February 22,23,24; March 10; Apri. 14; May 10, 11, 12. Won at Fresno, March 3, 4; at Modesto, March 17; at Los Angeles, May 4, 5; at Walla Walla, Wash., May 16, 17, 18, and at Sacra- mento, May 24, 25, 26. This is a guarantee for these popular loads, which have had a deserved reputation for years past for accuracy and reliability. A good loaded shell is an absolute necessity for the shooter these days, for one must score straight or nearly so to come out on top at the traps." Saturday, July 13, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 PRIZE BULL. STABLE AND LIVE STOCK. IN THE POULTRY YARD. PURE MILK AND THE FAMILY COW. It not infrequently happens that when the family cow is left to the care of thoughtless employes, unsani- tary conditions arise which are unsus- pected, and possibly the spread of contagious disease. It is of the utmost importance that every family cow be in perfect health to begin with. This can be deter- mined by calling in a veterinary sur- gean. The small amount of money spent for this purpose will not be be- grudged when the fact is considered that the health of the entire family, and especially the children in it, is at stake. When the fact is established that the family cow is in perfect health, certain rules should be laid down for employes and adherence to these rules insisted upon. A gentleman who produces milk for the consumption of infants and . invalids, and who is extremely care- ful to insure absolute purity, has formulated a number of regulations for his employes which contain sug- gestions worth considering. He insists that the cows shall have at least four hours every day in the open air, winter and summer, unless the temperature goes above 90 degrees or below 30 degrees. In this case the cows are Holsteins, and are ac- customed to out-of-door life even in winter. It would be a mistake to suddenly expose cows which have been closely stabled to extremes of weather. It is insisted upon that the cows shall be treated kindly and gently at all times, and any employe who strikes a cow, twists her tail, or in any other way maltreats her, is im- mediately ordered from the premises. The animals are fed three times daily and watered twice, being given all the water they will drink. The milker is ordered to keep his nails short and clean, and to wash his hands before milking each cow, and after emptying each can. He must also wear a clean milking suit, which is used at no other time. Any employe who is sick or indisposed is not even allowed inside the barn until he has recovered. The owner insists that his cows shall be thoroughly brushed every day, and that the udder is carefully cleaned before any milk is drawn. The first milk from each teat is always drawn into a special pail, used for that purpose alone. This practice has been adopted because of the fact that disease germs often find lodgment in the entrance to the. teat and come away with the first milking. Some milkers never draw this fore milk into the milk pail, but they do milk it upon the floor of the stall, which is almost as bad a practice, as the milk often sours before it is washed away. Such rules as these should he en- forced by every man who owns even one cow, if he has employes, and should be followed as closely by him- self if he does his own milking. — R. L. Rawson in Suburban Life. MEAT FOR LAYERS. One of the best foods for making hens lay is lean meat. When the supply of eggs fail, stop all other foods, and feed lean meat or liver (any cheap meats will answer) and it will be found superior to anything that can be used. Green bone, con- taining a large proportion of lean meat, is even better, provided the fat portions are removed from the bone. It will be found cheaper than grain, because it will make eggs. One rea- son why the hens fail to lay when they have plenty of grain is that they require a change, and meat sup- plies the needful. If the hens are fat, give one ounce of lean meat each day, allowing no other food for a week or two, and watch the results. Among the many prizes which will be offered for displays at the National Irrigation Congress, which will be held in Sacramento, Cal., during the coming September, none will excite more general interest than that which is offered by The California Promotion Committee for the best display of the products of a single irrigated farm. This prize is a registered bull from the famous Pierce Riverside Premier Herd of Holsteins, and is registered in the Advanced Register as "Cali- fornia Promotion Boy." California Promotion Boy was born October 10, 1905, and will . be two years old just after the close of the Irrigation Congress. He combines the best blood lines of imported and Amer- ican breeding, and is worthy of head- ing any man's dairy herd. He will be on exhibition during the entire ses- sion of the Congress, having been made a delegate, and will undoubtedly attract as much attention there as did the famous Juliana de Kohl, sent by The California Promotion Commit- tee as a delegate to the Butter-Mak- ers' Convention, held at the Louisi- ana Purchase Exposition at St. Louis. California Promotion Boy was sired by the famous bull Jetze, winner of eight gold medals obtained in show rings of Holland and America, and generally conceded to be the finest bull in America. California Promotion Boy's dam, Idlewild Blanco Belle, was officially tested at the age of twenty months, and gave 231 pounds of milk, making over 10 pounds of butter in seven days. Her dam, Idlewild Blanco, was officially tested at the age of three years, and gave 332 pounds of milk, making 13 pounds and 7 ounces of butter in seven days. The dam's dam's dam, Victor Idlewild n., made an official seven-day record, giv- ing 371 pounds of milk, making 17 pounds and 8 ounces of butter. The three sires on the dam's side of this pedigree have all been placed on the Advanced Register. CHANGE IN SHIPPING CONDI- TIONS. Montague, June 28. — This town and Gazelle, a few miles to the south, have been the main feeding and ship- ping points for the country to the east of here. Cattle and horses from Eastern Oregon and Northeastern California have been driven here in large numbers in years past and fat- tened on the great stocks of alfalfa and wild hay that is grown in the Little Shasta Valley. When ready for the market these cattle have been shipped northward to Portland and Seattle markets, and southward to San Francisco. Montague is midway between Portland and San Francisco and annually thousands of dollars have changed hands at this point, the buyers usually coming here to trans- act the business. The California Northeastern road now being built from Weed to Klam- ath Falls will run beyond the moun- tain range east of these feeding grounds and will furnish transporta- tion for the stock shippers many miles nearer to the stock ranges, thus saving miles of the long overland drive. It is thought that this fact will alter conditions here very much and that the main stock shipping point in future will be at Mount Ha- bron, a station on the new road. In this event it is said that the farmers and heavy feeders will buy cattle from the ranges and feed for the markets as before, thus entering into compotition with present stock raisers. They will also engage in the raising of cattle themselves and can use their hay to better advantage. The Edson Company at Gazelle fed 1,500 steers in their yards the past winter. o Never feed your birds anything that is not well advertised. An article which will not keep up its reputation when well advertised, is not fit to be fed to anything. Everything should be kept as clean on the little chick's feeding floor as it is on the floor of the kitchen. If this is done the little birds will never have gapes or many of the diseases. It is necessary that the cows be given an abundance of shade during the hot season. It is often best to keep them in the darkened stable during the middle of the day, allow- ing them the run of the pasture or an open lot during the morning and even- ing. There are various preparations which may be used to advantage in preventing flies from tormenting the cows, but perhaps there is no simpler way of making the animals comfort- able in the barn than by covering them with a blanket made of light meal bags. There will be much less work in keeping the horses clean and their coats in good condition if light blankets are used. Cows which are fresh this month should have particular care. They should be kept quiet and in as cool a place as .possible. After the calf comes the cow should be given a bran mash, slightly salted, and plenty of water. The milk should not be used for ten days, but it is best to remove the calf immediately. If the mother never sees it, she will be less fretful and uneasy. If the calf is to be raised, it should be quickly taught to drink milk by dipping the fingers in a dish of milk and thrusting them into the calf's mouth. It is a mistake to attempt to teach the calf to drink from a pail, as the pail is so deep that it shuts off the youngster's vision and he be- comes frightened. If a shallow dish is used, his eyes are not blinded and he learns to drink much more quick- ly. Be sure to wipe the milk from his nose and mouth; it may sour and spoil his appetite. STICK TO ONE BREED. Whether your stock is Jersey, Guernsey, Holstein, Brown Swiss, or any other class of cattle, stick to your text, and once having made up your mind what you want, keep on in that line with a pure bred bull, and you will have a uniform herd of some kind and as a general proposition a better grade of milkers than to jump from one breed to another each suc- ceeding season. Tou get a reputation in a short time of having a herd of Jerseys, Holstein, Swiss or some other breed of cattle, even if you never had a pure-bred female on the place, pro- viding you have a sire of the same breed for two or three succeeding generations. Even with the greatest care that can be used in selecting calves there will he disappointments. Occasion- ally a calf that you expected the greatest things from proves a disap- pointment. The best sires are often sacrificed before their real worth is known. On several occasions we would have given many times what a comparatively good bull could be bought for if we could get back some animal that had been sent to the butcher before his real worth as a breeder was known. Of course, this is an unfortunate condition that only time and close observation on the part of the breeder can obviate. — Ex- tract from address of W. E. Jones before Illinois Dairymen's Association. A woman subscriber writes that she never puts more than twenty chicks with each hen and keeps them in coops on grass sod. She never allows the mother hen to run at will, but keeps her tied to one side of the coop or to a wire, so that she can pass from one end of it to the other. She never gives an entire ration of corn, but feeds wheat and oats chop in connec- tion. Last year she raised 500 chicks out of 700 hatched. o It is an excellent plan to plant the runs to some kind of a crop as soon as the chicks are removed from the little coops to the colony houses. The growing crop has a tendency to de- stroy many of the germs and leaves the run in a healthier shape for the chicks the next year. The old hens which are to be dis- posed of should be marketed before they begin to molt. If they are to be sold as dressed poultry, they should be deprived of food for twenty-four hours before being killed. Let them have plenty of water during this time, however. A few weeks before the hens are sold it is well to feed them liberally on soft food contain- ing plenty of corn meal, in order to get them as fat as possible. The cockerels should be separated early from the pullets and put in a pen by themselves, where they may feed a day and be allowed only enough exercise to keep them in a healthy condition. Kerosene and whitewash should be used freely throughout the poultry- houses all through the summer to keep down lice. It is a wise plan to have roosts which can be taken out of the house at least once each week and treated to a kerosene bath, in order to get rid of the red mites which collect underneath the roosts and infest the fowls at night. If the flock of poultry is kept con- fined in small quarters, animal food in the shape of beef scraps or cut bone will be needed in summer as well as in winter. Green food in some form will also be needed, hut this generally can be supplied in suffi- cient quantities from the vegetable garden or by using lawn clippings. Oftentimes it is possible to let the hens out of their yards for an hour or two just before dark, when they will not roam far from their quarters and will secure enough grass and other green food to balance their ra- tions. The price of meat continues to ad- vance, and Secretary Wilson expresses the opinion that it will go still higher. The Secretary believes, further, that it is the natural result of the law of supply and demand, and cannot be charged to the machinations of the packers. He points out the fact that there has been a constantly increasing demand for meat, due to the pros- perity of the country, and that the production of meat animals has not in creased correspondingly. "The Ameri- can people," says the Secretary, "are eating more meat to-day than ever before in their lives. The American workingman has meat every day, and, as a matter of fact, most of them have meat for breakfast and for din- ner. And the American workingman wants the best meat in the market, too. He is earning to-day better wages than he ever earned before in all his life. A man digging a sewer to-day is better fed than Queen Elizabeth in all her glory." The Sec- retary also points out that in the face of the increased demand for meat the number of cattle received at Chicago during May was 10,000 less than in the same month of last year. Secretary Wilson's explanation, how- ever, is poor comfort to the house- keeper who is compelled to pay con- stantly increasing prices for the neces- saries of life and who sees further advances ahead. Some persons figure, too, that the difference between what the packers pay to the cattle raiser and what they charge the consumer is larger than ever before. In fair- ness it should be said, however, that the packers have made and are mak- ing large expenditures for the im- provement of their plants so as to meet the rigid requirements of the Federal inspection system, and they must have a larger margin of profit to cover this. The public is undoubt- edly now getting more wholesome meat prepared under more sanitary conditions, hut it is also being com- pelled to pay higher prices. As soon as the hatching season is over, separate the cocks from the hens and feed them a little extra. Many male birds on the average farm are overworked and need a few weeks' rest. The poultry raiser is now finding out that the early hatched chicks are more vigorous and profitable than the late hatches. The birds hatched in March are healthy and vigorous, while the birds hatched a few weeks ago are infested with lice and many of them are falling victims to disease. The early hatches will be ready to go on the market in a very short time when the price is high, while the late hatches will not be ready for a month or more. Then the marl:; be overstocked and the price low. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. July 13, 1907. THE MAN AND THE COW. NOTES OF THE HOG LOT. TROTTING BRED COLTS. There are three kinds of cows in this country: The special-purpose, the general-purpose, and the no-pur- pose. The latter are in the majority. The West Virginia experiment sta- tion got more value out of skim-milk by feeding it to hens than some dairy- men get for the whole milk, when it is sold for city consumption. The farm separator separates the fertility from the sunshine and water in milk, and keeps the fertility on the farm. * We know an Illinois swine breeder who has become rich buying skim- milk at the near-by creameries at 20 cents the hundred pounds. This milk is what the creamery patrons do not think it worth while to haul back home. Scalding water and summer sun- shine are both death to bacteria. Make the stables light and keep the milk things in the hot sun as much as possible. The dairyman who doesn't . know what profit each cow yields has not learnd to take the first step toward success. Don't buy a cow until you have test- ed her, by by milking her more than once. Selling cows and trading horses are deals that try men's morals. Keep the milk flow up as long as possible. After a cow begins to fail, it is hard to induce her to gain what she has lost. A fat dairy cow gives her owner notice that she is being put to the wrong use. One germ produces another in twenty minutes in warm milk. Get the milk cooled as soon as possible. It should be cooled to 40 degrees if possible. A careful system of keeping ac- counts with a large number of dairies in Illinois showed that 25 per cent of the best cows produced more profit than the remaining 75 per cent. This is worth knowing — if you will think about it and act on it. A Holstein heifer at the Nebraska Agricultural College gave S.640 quarts of milk in one year, that sold for $518.40. The cost of feeding the heifer was $71.43, leaving a profit above the feed cost of $446.97. Here is a text for a mighty good sermon. An Ohio dairy farmer owning 100 acres of land made a net profit of $18 per acre last year. This means that at the end of the year he had paid all his expenses and had $1,800 in the bank to show for his year's work. The farm separator pays if for noth- ing else except getting the milk, warm and perfectly sweet, to the calves within a few minutes of the time it is drawn from the udder. Give the calves a wisp of nice clover hay and a box with corn-meal in it. Then feed them skim-milk and let them learn to eat as soon as possi- ble. You will be surprised how young they will eat hay and how much of it they will eat. Butter absorbs foul odors almost instantly and should be kept where the air is clean and sweet. — American Farm. The coat of the primitive sheep is supposed to have been composed mostly of hair with an undergrowth of fine wool. In this particular it was different from the goat proper, thus indicating that the sheep, al- though belonging to the goat family, it yet a distinct species. By a system of careful breeding the hair has been eliminated and the wool cultivated and increased until it has formed a complete covering. This has not been possible with the goat, which still car- ries its characteristic coat of hair, al- though greatly improved by scientific breeding. We yet fiind traces of the old hairy strain in the fleeces of the native sheep of Mexico and other coun- tries where little attention has been paid to the blood of the flock. We also notice a natural tendency toward the return to the old hairy or kempy condition as a result of carelessness and negligence or too much inbreed- ing. Wool shows good blood and good breeding just as surely and ac- cural,dy as the highly bred race horse an himself and any neglect is perceptible in the deterioration flock. When fed dry, shelled corn is more economical than corn-meal to feed to fattening hogs. To secure the best results care should be taken to feed the hogs ac- cording to age, conditions and time of marketing. When an all-corn ration is fed to growing pigs the muscles of the body do not develop to their normal size. Desirable breeding qualities in a herd are fixed by a long line of care- ful selection and breeding. In selecting breeding stock it is an item to knew whether they are from a family noted for fertility, as this is an inherited quality. The swine breeder is responsible not only for the conditions he pro- vides but for those he permits. The boy and the big, generally speaking, are the important factors on the American stock farm. The successful swine raiser is the practical one. He thinks out his work and then works out his thoughts. One man says he knows there is "money in hogs," because he put some there. Not how to put money in hogs, but how to get money from hogs is most important. See that the fattening hogs are pro- tected from cold winds and rain. It requires additional corn to keep the animal comfortable if exposed to in- clement weather. The swine breeder of to-day cares very little for theories that cannot be practically applied. This is equally true with those following other lines of farming. The old method of the haphazard feeding of the swine and the lazy man's method of throwing out corn to the hogs in quantity are fast be- coming obsolete. The feeding of swine has become a science. Rations are prepared with a definite end in view. Keep wood ashes in a convenient place so the pigs can eat all they wish. Ashes furnish mineral matter — potash, lime, soda — which helps build up the digestion and kill in- testinal worms. If wood ashes are not plentiful give coal ashes. An old boar or "stag" is too fierce a disciplinarian to be kept in the same lot with shoats; the pigs will soon learn deference for their elders, but pigs can't stand such culture and thrive. More than 20,000 hogs were con- demned in the United States in 1906 on account of tuberculosis, and it is feared by the Government Inspectors that the number this year will be larger. Hog prices seem high this year, but how can a farmer raise swine on land worth $150 per acre for any less? The hog raisers of the United States must, sooner or later, take South America into account. Strong competition will come from that coun- try in time. The chief fault of the common cat- tle found in this country to-day is the lack of quality and uniformity. This is not due so much to the lack of in- fusion of good blood as to the indis- criminate admixture of the blood of breeds of both beef and dairy types. The late Major Du Bois used to al- ways get warm under the collar every time we would talk about this dis- tressing discrepancy in the quality of our dairy herds. In traveling about the State by wagon road or rail, note the number of animals in each herd seen, also the variation in type, form and more particularly color. Except for the herds of the few growers of pure bred, or high grade cattle, the common bunches include a great variety of colors, and types. In some herds red, white, black, hrindle and all conceivable combinations of these colors are to be found. At the same time some individuals will conform in a measure to strictly beef form, others quite markedly to dairy type with all gradations between these two. The indications of blood as seen in color will undoubtedly attract the attention of the casual observer more readily than other features. In other words, the presence and admixture of so many colors in common herds indicates that Shorthorn, Holstein, Jersey and less frequently Hereford, Brown Swiss and Ayrshire blood has been freely ad- mixed.— Denver Field and Farm. When the colt is one year old he should have a run at grass. A good pasture is an important part of the outfit of the farmer who wants to raise horses. It is not enough to turn them out in any old pasture and let them run until fall. If they get thin and wormy it may take the whole of the next winter to get them back into growing condition, and you have lost nearly a year's growth. Keep them thrifty all of the time, then you will get the size you look for and they will be strong to do something when you begin to educate them. In the winter before the colt is two years old the farmer should begin his education in harness, and right here I trust that the reader will pardon another lesson from my own experience. Among the first colts that I ever trained to har- ness was a colt of seeming docile disposition, and his first lessons went very smoothly, but one day when turning him around his head went to one side and he refused to go. He had been taught to obey, so when I insisted with a little emphasis from the whip he moved, but each day when I drove him he refused to turn, and each day it was harder to make him obey. Finally on starting out with him one day I happened to notice a little blood trickling down his lips. I immediately stopped and made an examination of his mouth, and to my surprise found that the corners of his teeth were sharp, so that when the bit was pulled to rein him that great gashes were cut in his cheeks. I immediately led him to the barn, waited for his mouth to heal, then rasped off the corners of his teeth and began driving him again, and a better behaved colt I never wish to see. How easy it would have been to have spoiled him. The lesson is obvious. Never be- gin to bit your colt until you have made sure that his cheeks will not be lacerated by the bit. And right here I want to say a word about the use of the whip. You often hear theorists and sentimentalists say "don't use a whip," and you often hear a man say, as if it added value to his horse, "he don't know what it is to be touched with a whip." Now I believe that such remarks are all bosh. A man should never lose his temper, and should never abuse his colt with a whip, but the colt should never be allowed to grow up without an education as to the proper use of a whip. One of his earliest lessons should he to learn that the touch of the whip means to move and move quickly. This can be taught him as easily as any other lesson, and with- out abuse or injury. The reason for this is that in driving one often gets into a tight place when only instant obedience will save a wreck, and if your horse has been taught the use of a whip you can, by a timely touch, make him realize that -there is more trouble behind than ahead, and you may he saved from what otherwise would have been a frightful disaster. All this time when the farmer Is not rushed he can get his colts accustomed both to single and double harness. Then another run to grass as a two- year-old will bring him where his edu- cation can be continued the following winter, and in his three-year-old form if you get where you need the help of another horse in the busy season it won't harm your three-year-old to do some light driving or light raking during haying, then, the next winter use him regularly, get him accus- tomed to everything, and in the spring that he is four years old he will be well broken and well mus- cled, and when a customer comes along that will give you a profit don't fail to let him go and put your time on the three-year-old. So that if you are raising only one colt a year you will have something to turn into money each year. Don't get scared if you sell a colt and some very skilful horseman puts him into condition so that he gets a long price. Remember that you perhaps haven't that ability to do this, and be content to do faith- fully what you are capable of doing and take a fair profit for your labor when you can get it. The horse is eating all the time, and you want to aim to get him to market at as early an age as possible. Remember, too, that every one you sell that proves a money maker for the pur- chaser adds value to what you have left, and makes it easier for you to sell. In short, start right, think, keep your head level and don't forget to sell for a fair profit. — Frank H. Briggs in Lewiston, Me.. Journal. o — ■ Some U. S. Government meat in- spection officials believe that if the packers are firm in their determina- tion not to pay for condemned cows and heifers, it will be a long step to- ward wiping out tuberculosis among both cattle and hogs, the latter being largely infected by the proximity to the former. A signed circular issued recently by the American Meat Pack- ers' Association says in part: "Our reason for applying this rule to female cattle only is that tuberculosis is large- ly confined to dairy cows, and from them the disease is communicated to other classes of cattle and hogs. We are assured by the best authorities that if the disease in cows is stamped out the lesult will be its final disap- pearance in all live stock. For these reasons we ask the co-operation of live sto:k breeders and shippers in an earnest effort to wipe out the disease, feeling sure the justice of our position merits its approval. In addition to the fact that shippers of sound ani- mals should no longer contribute to the carelessness and negligence of bleeders and shippers of diseased ani- mals, as evidenced by the increase in the price paid for healthy animals as a result of our stand taken against the payment of those diseased. o Keep a strict record of your breed- ing, also number in litter. Don't trust to memory in this or any other matter of the kind. If you are in the business as a swine breeder, it is simply a matter of business proposition that you keep such records. While on the other hand, if you are engaged in raising swine for market purpose, try keeping a record of this kind for a few years, selecting the young sows from the most prolific old ones. If the Bureau of Animal Industry had not done any other useful thing during the past year its investigation of hog cholera and the remedies for it have been worth all it cost. If one of your sows has lived after having cholera keep her — she is im- mune.— Farm World. o The old question of whether cocks should be left with the laying hens after the period of incubation is over, is being revived. There is argument on both sides of this question. The writer believes that better results are shown when no cock is kept in the pen with the laying birds. He bases his opinion on the fact that where only two or three birds are kept in a pen by themselves they produce more eggs per bird than where a doz- en or more are kept with a cock. Of course the number of birds may have something to do with this, but it is also more than probable that the pres- ence of the cock is also responsible for the decreased number of eggs. o Do not kick about the weakness of pure bred dairy cows. True they have been raised under what might be called hot-house conditions for so many generations that they are un- able to rustle on the same terms with the scrub that has known nothing else, but we do not keep dairy cows just to see how much ill treatment they can endure. They are developed to convert the largest possible amount of their feed into milk, and in that excel the scrub. If you want cows just to keep cows for the sole -pur- pose of eating your feed, keep scrubs. But if you want cows that will show some return at the milk pail, get the dairy bred cow and treat her right. When the birds have been fed a great deal of mouldy bread they are liable to develop a disease known as "mould." While the trouble is very difficult to treat, it will usually yield to a dose of two drops of carbolic acid in ten of castor oil. This should be made into a pill by mixing with a little bran or corn meal and forced down the bird's throat. Repeat the dose once each alternate day till re- lief comes. When the disease has be- come very pronounced, rarely any me- dicine will effect a cure. Change the feed to clean, bright grain. Saturday, July 13, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 FARM NOTES. Several readers have requested that we send them certain bulletins. The applications for all bulletins and cir- culars issued by the Department of Agriculture should be made to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. One farmer has made the test and says that when corn is worth 50 cents per bushel the first 100 pounds of gain in hogs cost him $3; the second, $3.75; the third, $4.50. However, by reduc- ing the corn diet and feeding more grains rich in protein, these figures can be greatly reduced. The good farmer is invariably a reader of several good farm papers. The really good farm paper, whose subject matter is written by those who know, is always filled with sug- gestions which benefit, and he who reads can not help but become a good farmer if he follows the suggestions. It is much better to invest in a ma- nure spreader than some of the min- eral fertilizers offered on the mar- ket. Every soil that requires enrich- ment needs organic matter more than it does insoluble plant food. Organic matter can be added by a manure spreader, but never from a bag of cheap mineral fertilizer. No matter if there are trees in the pasture, there should be a shed under which the cattle and horses can find shelter during a rain or on cold even- ings There may be but one or two days and nights during the entire summer when the shed will be neces- sary to the comfort of the animals, but exposure during those days may cause serious trouble. The largest farm in the world is said to be in Mexico, Don Luis Ter- razas being its owner. It consists of eight million acres, and is located in the State of Chihuahua. It takes the Mexican Central train more than a half day to cross this farm. Don Luis is said to own more than 1,000,000 cattle, 100,000 horses, 700,000 sheep and 300,000 calves. More than 1,000 cowboys are needed to look after his herds. He has a slaughter house of his own near Chihuahua City, at which more than 250,000 head of cattle and as many more sheep and hogs are slaughtered every year. ■ He owns his own refrigerator cars in which his packed meats are shipped all over that Republic. Over 40,000 people dwell on this landlord's estate. POULTRY NOTES. The comb is as sure an indicator of the health of the bird as the tongue is of the person. Watch the comb to know when the bud begins to feel badly. A healthy comb is a deep red. Any other color means that something is wrong. The very best kind of a pen for ducklings is one that can be easily moved from one part of the yard to another. The stationary pen soon be- comes infested with disease germs and the easiest way to overcome these is to move to other quarters. Watch the little chickens for head lice. This is the time of the year when that pest thrives. When the bird is moping around and dragging its wings, it should not be doctored for cholera till the attendant is sure that mere are no large lice on it. Three lice can suck more vitality from the little chick than all its food can supply. Sometimes the setting hen will show the presence of a number of worms after a period of incubation covering from three to six weeks. Two grains of santonin to each fowl once each day for two days will usually correct the trouble. Dissolve the drug in water and use this in mixing the mash. Follow with a dose of castor oil. An- other remedy is three drops of turpen- tine in ten drops of castor oil. Mix this with a little bran and force down the bird's mouth. Just because the price of feed is high, do not yield to the temptation of allowing the older chicks to get along without feed. The older the bird, the more feed it needs and es- pecially does it need feed when pro- ducing a havy growth of feathers. If the bird is worth keeping at all, it is worth keeping right. Any attempt to economize on feed will result in loss. Leg weakness is generally noticed about the time the fall rains set in. For this reason it is charged to wet weather. The cause, however, is forcing and too much rich feed. The trouble can only be prevented by feeding more moderately from now until the bird is ready for market. Feeds rich in nitrogen, such as wheat, bran, clover, meal and meat should be given instead of a pure ration of corn. Do not place a young brood of chicks in the quarters vacated by an earlier brood. There will be too many impurities and insect pests to insure good health for the young chicks. The coop should be thoioughly scrubbed, disinfected and removed to a place where there have been no chicks be- fore the younger brood should occu- py it. t»^»P^ Registered U. 3. Patent Office **^>«. SPAVIN CURE Makes a Tendon Like a Rod of Steel Makes money winners out of cripples; age of horse or age of lameness makes no difference. It will strengthen, repair and cure any broken down, weak or in- jured condition of the tendon; it infuses strength and acts as a permanent ban- dage to the parts. It is the only remedy of its kind ever conceived, and the only one so positive and successful as to warrant selling un- der a signed guarantee to refund money if it fails. "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. $5.00 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. TOM DILLON — Agent for — John B. Stetson's Hats Orders filled by mail. Tan Ness Av. & McAllister St., San Francisco. WM. F. EGAN, M. R. C. V. S. VETERINABY SURGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner Webster and Chestnut Streets, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. FOR SALE Matinee Wagon, $100 COST $250 — GOOD AS NEW. 1126 Park Ave., Park Street Station, Alameda, Cal. 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 HUMAN KEMEDT for Itheii- matUni, Sprains, Sore Throut, etc., it is invaluable. Every bottle of Can»tic Balaam sold is ■Warranted to pive satisfaction. Price SSI. SO per bottle Sold by druppists, or sent by ex- press, charges paid, with full directions for its use. Send for descriptive circulars, testimo- nials, etc. Address THE LA VREHCE-WILLIAMS COMPANY, Cleveland, Ohi- CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — in — HALFTONES AND LINE ENGRAVING Artistic 1)651011101?. 141 Valencia St. San Francisco FOR SALE. The Handsome Standard Bay Gelding", Honduras. Nine years old, by Prince Nutwood 2:11M>, dam by Strathway. Stands 16^ hands and weighs about 1225 pounds. Has worked miles in 2 :24, quarters in 33 seconds with six weeks' training. He has never been trained since, but was used on the roads at Palo Alto. He is good gaited, wears no boots, does not pull a pound, absolutely sound, afraid of nothing, a lady can drive him with per- fect safety. "W. H. "Williams had him in training and says that he looks like a 2:10 trotter. He is a remarkably good individual in every respect and a high class roadster and matinee horse. Will also sell a good Studebaker buggy and a McKerron harness. The above will be sold on account of the owner leaving for Europe. Horse can be seen at Hans Frellson's Stables, Twenty-fourth Avenue, near the Casino. For further particulars address this office. OKJBINR Removes Bursal Enlargements, Thickenetl Tissues, Infiltrated Parts, and any Puff or Swelling, Cures Lameness, Allay s Pain without laying the horse up. Does not blister, stain or remove the hair. S2.0U a bottle, delivers I. Pamphlet 1-C free. AT^SORBINTS, JR., for mankind, J31.00 | bottle. Cures Synovitis, Weeping Smew — Strains, Gouty or Elmumalic Deposits, reduces Va-i^ose Veins, V-i-icor. j0, Hydrocele. Allays paiu. Look free. Genuine mid. only "by W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield, Mass. For Sale by — Langley & 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. SKY POINTEE JR. FOR SALE OR LEASE. Having eight stallions on my hands, I will sell or lease Sky Pointer Jr., son of Sky Pointer, sire of Sally Pointer 2:06 %, dam Juliet D. 2:13V£. dam of Irish (4) 2:08M: by McKinney. Dark bay stallion, 16 hands, and weighs about 1100. Is now in good shape and ready to work. Is afraid of nothing and wears no boots. W. G. Durfee worked him a mile in 2:12,4. For any further particu- lars address, FRANK S. TURNER, Pro- prietor Santa Rosa 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. IMPORTED HACKNEY STALLIONS At iine-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER. West Orange, N. J. JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. POINTERS and ENGLISH SETTERS TRAINED AND BROKEN Broken Dogs and Well Bred Puppies fcr sale. Address E. VALENCIA, 212 North Brown St., Napa, Cal. FOR SALE— GREAT DANE DOG. Seven and a half months' old. Fine stock. Price. ?50. J. P. McKENNA, 1124 Pine St., San Francisco, Cal. NEW SULKY FOR SALE A brand new McMnrray Snlkey — best grade — never been tmcrated. Call or address F. W. KELLET, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco DIVIDEND NOTICE. THE GERMAN SAVINGS AND LOAN SOCIETY, 526 California St. — For the half year ending June 30, 1907, a divi- dend has been declared at the rate af three and eight-tenths (3 8-10) per cent per annum on all deposits, free of taxes, payable on and after Monday, July 1. 1907. Dividends not called for are added to and bear the same rate of interest as the principal from July 1, 1907. GEORGE TOURNY, Secretary. DIVIDEND NOTICE. CALIFORNIA SAFE DEPOSIT AND TRUST CO., corner California and Mont- gomery Sts. — For the six months ending June 30, 1907, a dividend has been de- clared on all deposits in the savings department of this company at the rate of four (4) per cent per annum, free of taxes, and payable on and after Monday, July 1. 1907. The same rate of interest will be paid by our branch offices, lo- cated at 1531 Devisadero st., 2572 Mis- sion St., 1740 Fillmore St.. and 19th and Minnesota sts. Dividends not drawn will oe added to the deposit account, be- come a part thereof and earn dividends from July 1, 1907. J. DALZELL BROWN. Manager. FOR SALE. Sly B., green pacer, five years old, gelding, by Lynwood W. (sire of Charley Belden and Sonoma Girl); first dam Dollie by St. Patrick; second dam by Black Ralph; third dam by Overland. Paced mile last year over Pleasanton track in 2:13%, last half in 1:04. last quarter in 30%; has paced quarters bet- ter than 30 seconds. Should pace in 2:10 or better this year. Now at Santa Rosa track in charge of R. Abies. Ad- dress ROET. DUNCAN, Ukiah, 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 Mateo. FOR SALE— ALFRED D. 2:12*4. By Longworth, son of Sidney. Al- fred D. is absolutely sound, without blemish; goes without boots; is now in training and has paced miles better than his record this year. He is a first-class racing prospect for the fast classes and a high-class roadster or a matinee horse. He is now in Suther- land & Chadbourne's racing stable at Pleasanton. where he can be seen, and will be driven for prospective buyers. For further information address MES, A. C. DIETZ, 5403 San Pablo Ave., Oak- land, Cal. John Barduhn, formerly of the Thurlow Block John Kavanagh, formerly of the Palace Hotel Kavanagh & Barduhn Merchant Tailors Telephone Market 2002 723 Golden Gate Avenue, Between Franklin and Gougn Sts., San Francisco, Cal. STOCK GET JUST ENOUGH AT THE RIGHT TIME. COMPRISED PURE5ALT BRICK5. AND PATENT FEEDER5. No waste. no neglect.all convenience. Your dealer has it Write us for the book. BELMONT STABLE SUPPLY CO. PATENTEES MANUFACTURERS BrooKlyn, N.Y. 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 13, 1907. I GRAND AMERICAN HONORS \ AT CHICA&O. JT71TE IS to 21, 1907 X * ? First Professional and tie for first place in the Grand American Handicap, by Miles J. Maryott, 96 ex 100. I £ Second Amateur (tie) in Grand American Handicap, by T. E. Graham, 95 ex 100. • Third (tie) in Grand American Handicap. H. E. Poston. 94 ex 100. First Professional Average (tie), L. L Wade, 99 ex 100. First Amateur Average (tie), C. D. Linderman, 98 ex 100. Second Amateur (tie) in Preliminary Handicap, J. R. Graham and T. E. Graham, both scoring 95 ex 100. Two out of Five men on the winning Championship Team, J. R. Graham and H. M. Clark. Third (tie) in Amateur Championship, J. R. Graham, 1S6 ex 200. Fourth (tie) in Professional Championship, H. "vT. Kahler, 186 ex 200. THE ABOVE SCORES ATTEST THE SUPERIOR SHOOTING- QTJAUTXES OP PETERS FACTORY LOADED SHELLS mwNmiN n OPEN TO THE WORLD THE GRAND AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAM- PIONSHIP was won by the Smith Gun, fitted with the Hunter One-Trigger. Our new art catalogue in colors for the asking. THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Fulton, N. Y. McMurray - McMurray McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, 531 Valencia St., San Francisco, CaL | Sales Agent for California. McMurray - McMurray WE FOOL THE SUN I s i The ROSS McMAHON Awning and Tent Co. * * * * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. Camping Outfits for Hunting * .;. and Fishing Trips. * 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. I * Phone Temporary 2030. * 4 £ For 1908 It is none too early to consider booking to "McKINNEY" 2:11% Tour best mare deserves careful study and your selection of a sire for her foal should be correct. m«So"1wsgjoS.The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. &&&»*'»»»»»5'»< Dupont Smokeless MAKES A CLEAN UP Every Trophy and Every Average At the Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' League Tournament, San Francisco, Cal., February 22-24, were won by shooters who used DUPONT SMOKELESS Amateur Averages — A. J. Webb, S. A. Huntley, M. 0. Feudner and C. M. Troxel Professional Averages — R. C. Reed, E. Holling and C. A. Haight. TROPHY WINNER Reed Trophy S. A. Huntley Peters Trophy CM. Troxel . Roos Trophy T. Prior Du Pont Trophy A. J. Webb . . Professional Trophy E. Holling ... SCORE .40 straight .59 out of 60 .63 out of 65 .64 out of 65 .18 out of 20 E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. PORTLAND, ORE. Established 1802 BERKELEY, CAL. and WILMINGTON, DEL. 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Mr. E.F.Burke ofSpringtleld, Mo., -writes as follows: "I have been using Quinn's Ointment rorseveral years and have ef- fected many marvelous cures; It will go deeper and* cause less pain than any blister I ever used. Thought It my duty for the benefit of hordes to recommend your Ointment, lam never without it." This is the general verdict by all who give Quinn's Ointment a trial. For curbs, splints, spavins. windptilTs. and all bunches it f« "nequaled. Price SI per bottle at all drugtristi snt by mail. Sendforcirculars, testimonials, W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, N. 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 13, 1907. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots JflNE HARNESS ' JORSE BOOTS 321-323 Hyde Street SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. ►Remington Autoloading Rifle. Five 200 grain bullets sent whizzing at 2,000 feet per second, and each bullet ready to penerate steel five-sixteenths of an inch thick — that's the efficiency of the Remington Autoloading Rifle. REMINGTON=ARMS, COMPANY, Ilion, N. Y. Solid thick steel protects the face. Safe safety and easy trigger pull among its other features. List price $30, subject to dealer's discount Agency, 315 Broadway, New York City "1 WINCHESTER Take-Down Repeating Shotguns If you want a serviceable shotgun, one that a scratch or a bump won't ruin and that can be bought at a price that won't ruin you, the ■Winchester Repeating Shotgun will meet your requirements. A 12 or 16 gauge Winchester Take-Down, with a strong shooting, full-choke barrel, suitable for trap work, duck shooting, etc., and an extra inter- changeable modified-choke or cylinder-bore barrel, complete, for field shooting, lists at $42.00. Your dealer will sell it to you for less. This is a bargain in a gun, but not a bargain-counter gun. Think this over. Winchester Guns and Winchester Ammunition are Sold Everywhere. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., - - - NEW HAVEN. CONN. £f& & Look at these Victories for SELBY SHELLS Tournament held at San Francisco, February 22, 23 and 24, 1907 Result General Hig-h Average Tournament held at Fresno, March 3 and 4, 1907 Result General Hig-h Average Tournament held at San Francisco, March 10, 1907 Result General Hig-h Average Tournament held at Modesto, March 17, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, April 14, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Iios Angeles, May 4 and 5, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, May 10, 11 and 12, 1907 Result. ..Professional High Average Tournament held at "Walla Walla, Wash., May 16, 17 and IS, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Sacramento, May 24, 25 and 26, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Tacoma, Wash., May 29, 30, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Gridley, Cal., June 15, 16, 1907 Result General High Average GEORGE E. ERLIN, Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cor. ^rove 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 hard for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park road; irs and prepare horses for track use. Ladies can go and return to stable and i,i*t have their horses frightened by autos or cars 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.. Martin Fire Arms Co., Markham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mfg. Co., Ideal M- Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Hamilton Rifle Co. VOLUME LI. No. 3. SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1907. Subscription — ?3.00 Per Year THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 20, 1907. Starting Payments Due Aug. 4th, 1907 FOR TWO AND THREE YEAR OLDS — in the — Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes-4 and 5 For the Race Meeting1 To Be Held at Santa Rosa, Aug. 14, 15, 16, 17, 1907 FUTURITY STAKE No. 4, $6000 FUTURITY STAKE No. 5, $7000 (For Three-Year- Olds) (For Two -Year-Olds) ON 3-7EAB-OLD TROTTERS $50 ON 2 -YEAR- OLD TROTTERS $35 ON 3-YEAR-OLD FACERS $35 ON 2- YEAR-OLD FACERS $25 Money Divided. Money Divided. $2000 for Three-Year-Old Trotters. $1000 for Three-Year-Old Facers. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner of Trot. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner of Face. $1260 for Two-Year-Old Trotters. $750 for Two-Year-Old Facers. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner of Trot. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner of Face. $100 for Owner Stallion Sire of "Winner of 3-Year-Olcl Trot When Mare was Bred $100 for Owner Stallion Sire of Winner of 3-Year-Old Pace When Mare was Bred Nominators must designate when making payments to start whether the horse is a trotter or pacer. Two- Year-Olds that start are not barred from starting again at three years old. Make payments to the Secretary. E. P. HEALD, President. F. W. KELLEY, Secretary, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. Stallion Cards Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGRESS TABULATED Giving Performances of the get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. FOR SALE. Ella J., own sister to Waldo J. 2:09, and filly by Zombro. The filly is a full sister to San Felipe, owned by Mr. Wil- liam Sesnon. I raised San Felipe and sold him at ten months' old to James Coffin of San Francisco for $750. For further information address MB. ED. SEWELL, Santa Paula, Cal. FREE VETERINARY ADVICE Dr. B. 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ADDITIONAL RACES Pleasanton Race Meeting JUISZ 31st TO AUGUST 3rd, INCLUSIVE Entries Close July 22, 1907 FIRST DAT, JULY 31st, Alameda County Roadsters, without records, amateur drivers, five to enter, three to start, Purse $100 THIRD DAT, AUG-. 2d, Contra Costa County Roadsters, .without records, ama- teur drivers, five to enter, three to start. Purse ?100 2:15 Class Pace, Special, amateur drivers, five more to enter, three to start, Purse $500 Five per cent entrance to accompany nomination, and five per cent of the purse from money winners. Address all communications to the Secretary, LEE WELLS, President. DR. L. A. COLESTOCK, Secretary, Pleasanton, California. ,»:-•■■*■■• .*..,-••-< RUBBER HORSE- SHOE AIR CUSHION PADS No Lameness They fill with air at each step. Thai's what breaks concussion That's what Drevents slipping. That's what keeps the foot healthy. Thai's what cures lameness. No Slipping ?|5EE THAT CUSHION? Order through your borse-shoer I Revere Rubber Co. 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Gray mare, six years old, by James Madison; first dam Bessie Bell by St. Bel; second dam Belle B. by Belmont (son of Lexington); third dam Infallible by Lightning. See Bruce's American Stud Book. A very fast mare, can show now a half in 1:04 and a quarter very close to 30 seconds, trotting. Is not keyed up to a fast mile, but can ccn- vince any one she is a 2:10 trotter. Also a bay gelding, five years oM, by James Madison; first dam by Albert W.; second dam by Algona; third dam Mabel by The Moor; fourth dam Minnehaha. This horse has had very little work, but can show a half in 1 :06 and is one of the best prospects in this country. Can be seen at work at Agricultural Park, 'jOS Angeles, in charge of Walter Ma- >en, or address L. J. ROSE, Jr., Oxnard, Cal. BLAKE, M0FFITT & TOWNE Dealers in PAPER 1400-1450 4th St., San Francisco. Cal. Blake, Moffitt & Towne, Los Angeles. 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DORA GRISSIM, Santa Rosa, Cal. „Q G0PA/B4 CAPSULES was* 9 *£© INZA^ Saturday, July 20, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN (Established 18S2.) F. W. KELLET, Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority or the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Terms— One Tear $3; Six Months SI. 75; Three Months $1 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should he sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. \V. 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. SONOMA GIRL has again had her speed and en- durance pitted against the mighty Kentucky gelding, Highball 2:06%, considered the greatest trotter that has appeared in years, and this time she has beaten him. In the first race, on the Fourth of July, he managed to defeat the mare in a two-in-three con- test for a purse of $400, but on Wednesday of this week, oyer the same track, with a purse of $5,000 to contend for and the race three best heats in five, she took the $17,500 gelding into camp in three straight heats, in 2:06%, 2:08 and 2:07, the fastest three heats ever trotted by any horse that had no record when the race opened. The great mare from Santa Rosa has made good, and more than good. She is now the fastest green race mare in the world and the time of the three heats shows that she is game, as a third heat in 2:07, after heats in 2:06% and 2:08, requires gameness and endurance as well. Sonoma Girl was bred on the farm of Mr. S. B. Wright, who lives about two miles from Santa Rosa, Cal. As all know, her sire is the stallion Lynwood W., two-year-old record 2:20%, and her dam is Maud Fowler 2:21%, as a five-year-old. She was sold by Mr. Wright when a young filly, according to his rule, which is to sell and not race the horses he breeds, and after passing through the hands of an- other owner was finally purchased by Mr. J. D. Springer, who was at that time living at Pleasanton. Mr. Springer formerly lived in Idaho, where he at one time was Sheriff of a county in that State, and was afterwards engaged in the sheep business. Mr. Springer came to California for his health and for the purpose of being near good educational in- stitutions, and took up driving as a recreation. He trained and drove his own horses, and soon became known as a man of good judgment in buying pros- pects, and during his first campaign marked the pacer Billy Red, a green horse he had purchased, in 2:10, and the following year gave another green pacing mare, Miss Idaho by Nutwood Wilkes, a mark of 2:09% and won two seven-heat races with her. From the time he first purchased Sonoma Girl he believed he had a great trotter, and on several oc- casions declined a big price for her, at one time say- ing that he put her price so high because he did not want to sell her. Three years ago she was showing wonderful speed at Pleasanton, but eventu- ally developed a lameness that the best of veterinari- ans and expert horsemen could not locate. Monroe Salisbury diagnosed it as rheumatism and advised Mr. Springer to keep on working her. Two years ago Springer removed to Los Angeles and last year the mare's lameness was attributed to a blind splint, which was treated, and it was thought the lameness was cured. A Los Angeles horseman informed the writer a few weeks ago that in his opinion the lame- ness was caused by the mare striking herself in her work, but so slightly as not to remove the hair or draw blood, but to so bruise the leg that lameness re- sulted. Whatever the cause of her lameness, she got over it last summer, and all know the remarkable performance of the mare last Christmas Day, when she trotted a mile in 2:07 without company at a mati- nee of the Los Angeles Driving Club. She kept sound after that, and when the Grand Circuit pro- grams were advertised last spring her owner named her in over $100,000 worth of purses and stakes. Her next start will be in the $10,000 Merchants and Manu- facturers' Stake, at Detroit next Tuesday, and after her performance of last Wednesday she will probably be the favorite, as no horse has more speed than she, and there are no better actors in or out of a race. Her sire, Lynwood W., a photograph of which, taken last Saturday at Santa Rosa, is on the front page of this issue, was himself a very remarkable trotter when a colt, and when a two-year-old was driven four times at the Stockton track for a rec- ord. The first trial he trotted two heats in 2:31 and 2:31%, just failing to enter the standard list. This was October 13, 1S92. On November 2d he was again started and made his mile in 2:28. Five days later he reducer this record to 2:23%, and then on November 12th made a final race against time and finished the mile in 2:20%. Some time after that the coronets of his front feet had a blister applied to them, but for some reason his head was not tied up and he gnawed at his feet until he had eaten the hide off them. Both are now blemished with an enlargement covered with white hair, but even with these he could step quarters in his seventeen-year- old form close to 30 seconds if driveij for it. His speed is natural and his gait almost perfect. Lyn- wood W. is a son of Guy Wilkes and his dam the mare Lindale by Sultan Jr. 12771. Sultan Jr. was by Sultan, a son of The Moor, and his dam was May Sproule by The Moor out of a Williamson's Belmont mare. The dam of Lindale was Flora Pierson by Gen. McClellan 144, and her grandam was a daughter of Langford, son of Williamson's Belmont. Lindale had therefore two crosses of The Moor and two of Belmont. The dam of Sonoma Girl, Maud Fowler, is by Anteeo (son of Electioneer and a mare more than half thoroughbred), the next dam being Eveline by Nutwood, and the next dam untraced. Both Maud Fowler and Eveline are still owned by Mr. Wright. Maud Fowler is the dam of Sonoma Girl 2:06%, Du- mont S. 2:20, Sonoma Maid 2:29% and Sonoma Queen 2:25. Eveline is the dam of Ole 2:10%, Rob- let 2:12, Tretam 2:19, Maud Fowler 2:21% and others in the list. Producers and performers make up the pedigree of Sonoma Girl for several genera- tions on both sides. Her sire, grandsire and great grandsire were all great trotters and producers of great speed. The dam of her sire was bred as a three-year-old, but trotted quarters in 40 seconds as a two-year-old. Flora Pierson, granddam of her sire, took a record in double harness of 2:33 on a half-mile track and trotted a trial in 2:26. Nearly all of So- noma Girl's ancestors were developed at the trotting gait, and although her veins are full of hot blood, she is one of the best headed and constant trotters ever trained on a California track. In driving her to her record in the second race she ever starter in her owner, John D. Springer, met such drivers as Geers, McDonald and others that are reckoned as the very best in the country, but the man from Maine, by way of Idaho and California, has shown them that he is better than a raw hand at the game. May he continue on with his great mare through the Grand Circuit, and return with her the greatest money winner of the year is our earnest wish. SUDDEN DEATH OF WILFRED PAGE. SEVENTY HEAD of standard bred trotters and paesrs from the celebrated Ookwood Park Stock Farm will be sold at Chase's Pavilion, 478 Valencia street, this city, on Monday evening, August 12th. These horses are three, four and five-year-olds, all broken and out of the best mares on this great speed producing farm. There are stallions, geldings and fillies by Steinway, Chas. Derby, Owyhee, Search- light and Stam B., and they will all be in good shape and ready to use. Some very fine broodmares will also be consigned to this sale, as well as several fancy carriage pairs and single drivers. The horses will be at Chase's stables on August 8th, four days prior to the sale, so all will have a chance to in- spect them carefully. Catalogues will be printed within a few days and will be mailed on request. This will be the time to pick out a well bred one at your own price. Sonoma Girl came from the leading wine-producing county in California, and naturally felt a little bash- ful when Geers set that Kentucky Highball in front of her on the Fourth of July, but when he offered it again, two weeks later, she swallowed it. We hope she will be able to keep it down during the rest of the season. Perhaps she was a little afraid to tackle it at first because it. was offered over a cheap $400 counter, but when invited to take it at the $5,000 one she stepped right up to the rail and downed the new Geers drink three times in 2:06%, 2:08 and 2:07, and they say it did not make her the least bit dizzy. After complaining to his wife of severe pains in his chest, Wilfred Page, a prominent stockbroker of San Francisco, died suddenly at his home, 2600 Ban- croft Way, Berkeley, about 5 o'clock, July 17th. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause. A son was dispatched for a neighboring physician, but Page expired before the doctor reached his bed- side. Wilfred Page moved to Berkeley immediately after the fire of a year ago. He was a member of the San Francisco Mining Exchange, and also of the California Stock and Oil Exchange, of which or- ganization he was president for many years. He was 67 years of age. He attended all the sessions of the exchanges on the 16th and seemed to be in his usual health. Page was a son of Dr. Thomas Page, and was born at Valparaiso, Chile, on February 20, 1849. The family moved to California and settled in Sonoma county shortly after the birth of Wilfred, the family operating the Cotati ranch. Page was educated in the public schools and was a graduate of the Uni- versity of California. In the early seventies he started in the grain busi- ness under the firm name of Bennett & Page, and continued in the grain market until the oil boom in the Kern District, when he changed his field of operations. Mr. Page was the first secretary of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association, and afterwards one of its directors for many years. He was greatly interested in trotting horses at one time, establishing a breeding farm on the Rancho Cotati, in Sonoma county, and buying at a long price from Palo Alto Stock Farm the young stallion Eclectic 11321, an own brother to the $125,000 Arion 2:07%. Eclectic proved a failure in the stud and in 1898 or 1899 Mr. Page consigned him to an Eastern sale, where he only brought $125, Mr. Page receiving after expenses were taken out the sum of $7.50 for an investment of many thousands. Wilfred Page was a man of attainments, honest and upright in all his dealings, and leaves an honored name as a husband, father and citizen. He leaves a widow and seven children, Wilfred Jr., Edith, Roy, Marjorie, Edwin, Elizabeth and George R. Page. He was a brother of Attorney Charles Page and Arthur Page, a ship broker, both of San Francisco. REGULARLY INCORPORATED. Articles of incorporation of the Tulare County Agricultural Association, being the new fair and amusement company recently organized at Tulare City, have been filed. The company is capitalized for $35,000, of which $3,000 has been actually sub- scribed. The directors are A. G. Wishon of Fresno and Joe La Marsh, William Swayy, H. W. Whaley, W. E. Green, T. C. Carruthers and W. F. Ingwerson of Tulare. It is proposed to construct a new pavilion in the shape of a cross with each wing fifty feet long, mak- ing the total 100x100 feet. A general recreation park will be established, where various forms of amusement will be provided, including a natatorium 50x100 feet in size. The reservoir for this will be built on top of the ground and the water when drained out used for irrigating purposes, both on the fair ground tract and on a near-by section which will be put on the market and sold in small tracts, with water. It is expected that the amusement feature will make the park self- supporting. Now that Tulare is in the fair circuit splendid exhibits and splendid racing are assured. The purses offered will be large, and are expected to attract the foremost horsemen and the best racing stock in the State. The valley circuit includes the four counties of Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern, and the fairs will be held successively in the order named immediately following the State Fair at Sac- ramento in September. The fair at Tulare and rac- ing meet commences on September 30th. The Super- visors have agreed to donate $1,000 toward the fair. A special excursion rate from Los Angeles is be- ing worked up to bring sightseers and prospective residents from that section every Wednesday dur- ing the four weeks that the fairs in the four counties named are in session. RACING AT BLUE LAKE. The half-mile track at Blue Lake. Humboldt county, was the scene of some good racing between local horses on the 6th and 7th of this month. The purses were small, averaging only $50, but the horses contested for them to the best of their abilities, just the same. In the 2:45 trot Guy D., owned by L. G. Barker of Areata, won in straight heats, best time 2:3S%. Cartolvin, owned by Robert Henry, was second. A half-mile buggy horse race went to Gladys B.. owned by Herman Wahl, with Walter Dodge's Babe in second place. The free-for-all was won by William East's Cas- siar in straight heats. A couple of races for mules made great sport. Bear Tooth, a running mule, won a quarter-mile dash in 32 seconds. The trotting mule race went '■ Parham's mule. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 20, 1907. SANTA ROSA TRACK. Horses Now at the Birthplace of the World's Champion. There must be speed bacilli in the soil of Sonoma county, and horses bred there get it into their system. Sonoma county has produced Lou Dillon 1:58%, the fastest trotter in the world, Dolly Dillon 2:06%, Stanley Dillon 2:07%, Directum Kelly 2:0S%, Char- ley Be'lden 2:08% and Sonoma Girl 2:06%, who beat the great Highball, Wednesday for a $5,000 purse at Libertyyille. Illinois. Besides these trotters So- noma county has produced the fast pacers Custer 2:05%. Lena N. 2:05%i and others, and there are a number of green horses now in training in differ- ent parts of the United States that will still further swell Sonoma's list of 2:10 performers when they are ready to race. Sonoma is one of the most prosperous and most productive counties in California, and Santa Rosa, although nearly shaken off the map by the big quake of 1906, is re-building so rapidly that all traces of' the tremblor will be removed within two years, and it will be one of the most solidly built and prosperous .county seats in California. The Santa Rosa Stock Farm track, known far and wide as one of the fastest mile tracks in the world and as the birthplace of the fastest trotter in the world, is now in fine shape for working horses over, and the trainers are all loud in their praises of the way Manager Frank Turner is working it. It is good all the way round and is worked nearly its entire width, so that four times the number of horses now in training there could be accommodated easily. Among the trainers who have horses stalled there are Richard Albes, Thos. Holmes, Frank McGregor. Charley Dodge, Cal Rodriguez, E. L. Hunt and F. S. Turner. Abies has eight horses in his string, the majority of which he is training for Mr. Frank J. Kilpatrick of this city, who was at Santa Rosa last Saturday and had a lot of pleasure driving several of them on the track. Mr. Kilpatrick is one of San Fran- cisco's most enthusiastic road drivers and is a prominent member and vice-president of the newly organized Park Driving Club. He remarked to the Breeder and Sportsman representative that he has seven horses, all trotters, that can beat 2:30, but hardly thinks there is one of them that can win a race. We think he is a little too modest in his assertion, as all his horses are green prospects, several of them not yet matured horses, and it need not surprise anyone if from the seven will come more than one 2:15 trotter, which is not only fast enough to win matinees with in Golden Gate Park, but in circuit races. A three-year-old Ally that he drove in 2:28 and that Abies managed to drive two seconds faster is one of the handsomest young mares at the track. She is not large, but is well turned and round, and has a nice way of going that only comes in for slight criticism when she shows a desire to plunge and break. She is handy, however, and in one heat went from a few jumps back into a square trot, try- ing the while to defeat her opponent in a manner that made her look like one that has race in her head. She is by Washington McKinney and out of a mare by Daly 2:15, and is in the Breeders' Fu- turity. A four-year-old bred like her, although the dams are not sisters, has a little more speed than the three-year-old, but cannot heat her very much at that. This mare has worked in 2:25. A -four-year-old brown gelding by Chas Derby is trotting like one that justifies paying training ex- penses on. In just two months handling he is able to trot a mile nicely in 2:30 and to shade that a little if necessary. Another four-year-old mare by Washington McKin- ney out of a Daly mare has been a mile in 2:25 this year, but beat this -a full second as a three-year-old. She will beat 2:20 before fall. One of the best prospects in Abies' string is a six- year-old by L. W. Russell. He has shown a very comfortable mile in 2:21, is a stylish, up-headed, fine looking horse and is worth keeping one's eye on for a fast mile in the near future. Another six-year-old by Lynwood W. is also a good going trotter and a nice looker. The pacer by Lynwood W. out of a mare by St. Patrick, that Dick is working for Robert Duncan, has shown a mile in 2:13, and the last half of it very fast. This horse could beat the majority of the driving club pacers raced on the tracks in the vicinity of San Francisco. All of the horses in Abies' string seem to be in fine shape and are doing well. A new trainer at the track is E. L. Hunt, who came down from Eureka with a string of eight. One is a six-year-old gray horse, called Jim Whitney, that is by Wayland W. 2:12%, out of a mare by Ira Jr. Jim Whitney has a trotting record of 2:27% and is considered a good one that will come very close to his sire's record. He is owned by S. W. Thompson of Humboldt county. Mr. Hunt has a "hot one" in Tobasco, a pacer, sired by Timothy B., own brother to Wayland W. The da* a of this pacer is by Poscora Hayward. To- basco has worked a mile in 2:11 and will be seen in some of the green class races this year. n< a pacer by Aptos Wilkes, is another good at, a mile in 2:13% being to his credit this Another green pacer Hunt is working is a bay six-year-old gelding by Gossiper, that is owned by Mr. Yandell, the well known foundryman of Santa Rosa. This fellow has shown a mile in 2:12, pretty fair for a green one. Charley Dodge has charge of four youngsters that Hunt is training. They all belong to Dr. Rae Felt of Eureka. A two-year-old sorrel by Searchlight 2:03%, out of Edith 2:10 by Dexter Prince, is well developed and will grow into a very handsome animal. One of the best finished fillies we have seen is a bay by Bonnie Sain, out of a mare by McKinney 2:11%, second dam said to be by Williamson's Bel- mont. Bonnie Sain is by Bonnie Direct 2:05%, out of a mare by imported Sain, Barney Schrieber's great thoroughbred sire. This filly is a beauty, has a nice way of going and will probably trot fast. A three-year-old filly by Greco, dam by Wayland W., is trotting nicely and is a fine mover. She is a beautiful brown in color. : Unfortunately, she is not staked. Last but not least in this string is "the circus filly," as the boys at the track have nick-named Telltale, three years old, by Edward B. (son of Stam B.), out of a mare by Mustapha, son of Guy Wilkes. Telltale is a freak in more ways than one. She has not much more hair on her than a Mexican dog, and is a sort of spotted red and gray roan, with a nose that looks as if she had just lifted it from a bran mash, it is so spotted. Her tail was docked by nature before her birth and while it hangs rea- sonably straight, is curved like a letter "s." Telltale is well formed otherwise, having a short back, al- though rather high on her legs, and is a sure trotter. She is a nice gaited one, with nearly as much knee action as a show hackney. She is entered in the Breeders' Futurity for this year and on Saturday last trotted an easy mile in 2:26 as steady as a clock, and finished like a race horse. In spite of her peculiar color she is not bad looker, and in harness has a very attractive appearance. She is a great favorite at the track. Cal Rodriguez has a string of four at Santa Rosa track, all owned by C. H. Widemann of Gonzales, Monterey county. The two fastest are Joe Robin and Fred W., full brothers, by Robin. Both are pacers. Joe is a black, goes without the straps and is a good looker. He has been a mile in 2:15. Fred W. has had one in 2:17. He is a bay and is also a clean nice pacer. Miss Lloyd, a two-year-old filly entered in the Breeders' Futurity, is a trotter with a good gait and showing considerable speed for the training she has had. A bay mare by Dexter Prince out of Countess by McKinney. that Mr. Widemann purchased at one of the Aptos Farm sales, is about as sweet gaited a trotter as there is at the track. She is filling out into a very handsome mare, and Rodriguez thinks she will do to get the money with proper training, as she shows plenty of speed and is extra good headed. Frank Turner is about the busiest man in Sonoma county, but his better-half sets such a good table that Frank is taking on flesh in spite of the work he is doing. He comes pretty near having a corner on the Sidney Dillon blood in California, and is showing that they have all inherited the family speed trait. The pride of his heart is the two-year-old colt California Dillon. He tried mighty hard to make this chestnut fellow trot, but the colt refused to display any of his speed at that gait, and shifted to a pace at every opportunity. Finally, on the last day of last month, just thirteen days prior to Saturday last, Turner concluded to let California Dillon go the gait he wanted to, and the colt showed at the first trial he was "oil in the can" as a pacer. On Saturday we saw Turner drive him a full mile without company in 2:37, with the last half in 1:15 and the last quarter in 36 seconds. If he don't make that other pacer, Custer 2:05%, move up faster to keep the reputation of being Sidney Dillon's fastest pacing son, it will be because some accident happens him. Frank says California Dillon is the best bred Sidney Dillon on earth, and this is mighty close to the truth. His dam is Caritone by Antone (son of Dexter Prince and a Stamboul mare), second dam the famous old mare Biscari by Director, that had eleven foals, eight of which have standard records and the other three with trials below 2:30; third dam that other famous broodmare, Bicari by Harold, dam of six in the list. Tabulate it out and California Dillon will be found pretty closely related to nearly a.l the champions. Turner recently purchased a nice looking bay mare that he calls Katie Dillon from Mr. Taylor of Santa Rosa, and believes he has a great trotter in her. She is only three years old, but with the little work she has had gives every promise of being very fast at the trot. She is by Sidney Dillon out of a mare by John L., second dam by Bell Alta, son of William- son's Belmont, and third dam said to be a mare called Katy Darling, that was brought. out here from Kentucky in the early days and won a ten-mile trot- ting race in or about San Francisco. Mr. Turner has worked his stallion Guy Dillon a mile in 2:36, last half in 1:^1% and last quarter in 34% seconds. Martini Dillon, a three-year-old filly by Sidney Dil- lon out of an Electioneer mare, is also working nicely, as is Caramo C, a mare by McKinney out of a mare by Guy Wilkes, that he has only just com- menced on. Between his horses in training, his stallions and looking after the track, Turner is kept busy "from early morn till dewey eve," but seems to thrive on the treatment. Tom Holmes, formerly of Sacramento, is at Santa Rosa track with a four-year-old bay gelding by Lyn- wood W., dam by Illustrious, that belongs to Mr. T. C. Driseoll. ibis horse is a trotter, and Holmes thinks he will be quite fast, as he shows the symp- toms, although he has not been worked very much. There is no sickness among the Santa Rosa track horses, and the weather is so near perfect that train- ing can be regulated to a nicety. Great preparations are being made for the Breed- ers' meeting in August, and there need be no fear but ample accommodations will be found for all who attend. The many fine buildings being erected are evidence of the confidence of all in the future of the city, and it is certainty destined to be known as noc only one of the most picturesque and beautiful towns on the Coast, but one of the most substan- tially built and enterprising. Its population at the present time is over 6,000. SAN BERDOO HORSES READY. The boys are off for Salinas with their speedy trotters and pacers. 'Best wishes and good luck to you all" — and the train pulled out carrying the fast steppers with their trainers and caretakers to Salinas, where they begin their racing season next Wednesday. G. W. Bonnell and Homer Rutherford of San Ber- nardino and G. H. Judd of Riverside filled the car with their strings. Every one of the bunch is en- tered for a big purse, are in the best of condition and fit to make record time, oarring future acci- dents. R. Ambush heads the string and needs no intro- duction to the public. Next to Zolock he is the pride n< h''s section. He belongs to N. A. Strong, and will be taken through the circuit by G. W. Bonnell. Am- bush is entered in the 2:14 trot at Salinas and should make a good showing under any circumstances, while his friends here have strong hopes of his winning the money. G. W. Bonnell also takes the pacing mare Norda of Bonnell & Prescott's. who has made a good show- iny at the matinees, and won first money at Corona the Fourth, one half-mile heat being paced in 1:08. Norda is fine looker, and well bred, her sire being Mercury, her dam Bessie Dale by Brown Hal. Following close to R. Ambush in popularity comes the Riverside favorite, J. P. Ogden's trotting stallion Monocrat, under the care of G. H. Judd, the famous reinsman of that city. Monicrat entered in the 2:20 trot, but at Pleasanton Monicrat and R. Ambush will meet in the 2:14 race for trotters, when the question of supremacy will undoubtedly be settled on equal terms. Both horses are in the best of condition and horses starting against them will have to "go some" if they keep in the ring with these two "stars" from Southern California. Homer Rutherford takes the black stallion Amado, belonging to Mrs. M. S. Severance of the Valencia Rancho. Amado is by Direct Heir out of the mare La Belle 2:15, the two-year-old champion of 1894. Amado will start in the 2:20 trot at Salinas. The Valencia Rancho sends another horse, The Conqueror, a bay colt two years old, and one of the most promising youngsters that has ever been raised in this part of the valley. He is entered in the Breeders' Futurity Stake for two-year-old pacers, and is a full brother to Amado, but is a pacer, while the former is a trotter. Rutherford also takes the three-year-old pacing filly Lady Josephine, belonging to Wm. Russell of this city. She has shown excellent work here during the season and has that racing stability that makes the genuine race horse famous. The sixth horse of the bunch is Annie Turner, owned up in Oregon, and is on her way home. G. H. Judd has had her in training during the past season at Riverside. It is expected that all of these horses will have an opportunity of showing their speed in their home town later on in the season, for if present arrange- ments do not miscarry there will be a big fall meet- ing with all the best horses the Coast, as well as many from the East, entered. Chas. Thornquest has gone with Will Durfee, tak- ing Jim Campbell's two-year-old pacer On Bly, by On Stanley, dam Nellie Bly, with him to be raced through the circuit. riarry Eastwood and Mr. West of Colton have been, trading horses. Harry gets the promising three- year-old mare by Ben Z., out of Laura Inca by Inca 557, second dam Fairy Queen, while Mr. West now owns the two-year-old filly by Richard B. out of a dam by Woodbury, the thoroughbred, second dam by A. W. Richmond. W. C. McCully of Bloomington has sold his Zolock mare Zoralock to Frank Johnson, the County Re- corder. No track or trace has been found of the mare belonging to , Harry Eastwood that was stolen from the Oxley pasture three weeks ago. Wm. Rourke has returned from the East, bringing with him a bride, who was a sweetheart of his in "days gone by." Hearty congratulations from the horsemen of San Bernardino. MRS. G. H. PARKER. California's favorite hot weather drink is Jaskson's Napa Soda. Saturday, July 20, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN AT ALAMEDA TRACK. ROHNERVILLE RACERS. SALINAS PROGRAM. Probably a thousand people were at the Alameda race track last Sunday to see the races between horses owned by members of the San Francisco Driv- ing Club. The big drawing card was a match race for $250 between George Giannini's George Perry and A. Hoffman's Kitty D., but it failed to come off, as Kitty D. met with an accident a few days before the race, falling on the track and pitching her trainer, Victor Verilhac, on the ground. Mr. Hoffman offered to pay the full forfeit of $150, which was up, but Mr. Giannini generously refused to take any more than $50, which covered his expenses in getting George Perry ready for the race. In the 2:30 class, with a stake of $150, Fly, owned by Charles Becker, won in straight heats over R. Green's Don L. in 2:23 and 2:29. A strong wind, against which the horses had to contend on the back stretch, had a material effect on the time. The real contest of the day was in the 2:20 class, for which a purse of $1S0 was offered. The entries were Charley J., owned by Charles Lecari of Ala- meda, and Little Dick, from the stable of Luke Marisch. Charles J. won the first heat in 2:20 and seemed a likely winner in the second, but the heat was awarded to Little Dick in 2:19%, the judges re- fusing to allow the claim of foul made in behalf of Charles J. This necessitated a third heat, in which Little Dick led the way to the tape. The owner of Charles J. was by no means satis- fied as to the relative merits of the two horses and offered to bet Luke Marisch $1,000 on a similar race to "be held on July 28th. It is probable that the offer will be taken up. In a special race for $200, A. Schwartz' Clara L. carried off the honors from Ring Rose, owned by M. Donnelly, in 2:20. ' The officials of the meet were: Judges — Joseph McTigue, James O'Kane, Thomas Cochran. Starter — W. J. Kenney. Timekeepers — Jack Postene and George Giannini. McTigue is president of the club, Kenney vice-president, A. Schwartz secretary, and F. Lauterwasser treasurer. LOS BANOS RACES. Many people turned out to see the races at Los Banos on the Fourth of July. The results were as follows : 2:25 Pace- Advertiser (Gillett) 1 1 1 Albert E. (Allen) 2 2 2 Time— 2:25, 2:24%, 2:24%. Local Road Race — Professor W. (Gillett) 1 1 Sleepy Jack (Allen) 3 2 Daisy (Clark) 2 3 Time— 3:05, 3:00. Quarter-Mile Dash, Running — Little Roan 0 1 Peekaboo .- 0 2 Rattle Snake Bill 3 dr Time— 0:24%, 0:24. A saddle horse race, won by a three-year-old filly, and a broncho busting exhibition filled out the rest of the program, and were very entertaining. CONDITIONS OF THE M. AND M. The $10,000 Merchants and Manufacturers Stake for 2:24 class trotters which is to be trotted next Tuesday at Detroit will be on the three-heat plan this year, the money to be divided as follows: $1300 to the winner of each heat in the main race, $700 to the second horse in each heat, $500 to the third horse in each heat, and $500 to the winner of the race. In the Consolation Race, which is to be trotted three days from the date of the decision of the first race, and is open only to horses that start and do not win more than $450 in the Main Race, $300 will be paid to the winner of each heat, $200 to the second horse in each heat, $100 to the third horse in each heat, and $200 to the winner of the race. In the event of there being less than three horses eligible to the Consolation Race, there will be paid to the fourth horse in each heat in the Main Race the sum of $300, to the fifth horse in each heat $100, and the remaining money divided pro-rata among the horses finishing first, second and third. Should it amount to mo,e than the sum mentioned, the sur- plus will be divided pro-rata among the winners of the Main Race. SHORTHORNS AT AUCTION. Fred H. Chase & Co. announce that a descriptive ad. and catalogue of a sale of short-horned cattle from Lone Pine Ranch, owned by Judge Carroll Cook, will soon be out. This sale will include forty head of registered prize-winning short-horned cattle, consisting of bulls, cows, heifers and calves; also twenty head of regis- tered Berkshire swine, consisting of boars, breeding sows, gilts and pigs. This sale will take place at the State Agricultural Fair Grounds, Saturday, September 14th, at 10 a. m., this being the last day of the California State Fair, the best bidders in this part of the country should be attracted. "Write Fred H. Chase & Co., 478 Valencia street, San Francisco, for catalogues of this sale. The track at Rohnerville, Humboldt county, is in fine shape for training at the present time, and quite a number of trotters and pacers are being speeded over it every day. Among those getting regular work, according to the Enterprise of Ferndale, are Nick Frier's Betsy Waldstein by Waldstein, and Hauck Bros, two-year- old by Nutwood Wilkes, both being trained by Matt Zohner, who thinks he will win with both of them during the fall races. Frank Miser has in his string the following: Dr. Ring's three-year-old by Bonnie Direct, dam Cali- fornia Maid, and she is a very clever pacer; Matt Clausen's four-year-old by Beau B., which he is gait- ing, and she is showing speed; Billie Bounce, a two- year-old by Billionaire, owned by Rasmus Neilsen of Ferndale. This is surely a good green colt. He is not much more than broke and can step a merry clip at the pace. He also has the two-year-old by Cassiar, owned by Robt. Stocks of Blue Lake and himself. This is a very promising colt and Will East is willing to bet that he will win the two-year-old colt stake this fall at Ferndale. Robt. Noble is training his two-year-old by Hum- boldt Dillon and she is working nice. The Fortuna- ites think she is a sure winner. W. J. East is working eight head of horses. Among them are Cassiar, a candidate for the 2:20 and free- for-all pace; Evelyn E., a four-year-old by Cassiar, that took a three-year-old mark of 2:30 in a winning race, and Gloria, a sister to Evelyn E., which he intends to start in the two-year-old stake race; Cas- sine, a three-year-old trotter, and about the only horse here in training that trots. He has developed into a fine big horse and will be most carefully handled until he gets age. Cyrus E., another three- year-old, owned by Cyrus E. Bryant of Alton, is be- ing trained for the three-year-old colt stake race and is a fast pacer. Among the others in his string are Guy D., Tony Girl and Dolson's pacer by Dudley, that is also being trained for a match for $300 a side, to be raced over the Blue Lake track July 21st against Charley Ford's Waldstein trotter, which is being trained by Matt Zohner. This race is creating quite an interest in Areata, as both horses are owned there, and grew out of a few little races over the roads, both claiming to have the best horse. They finally made a match to settle the difficulty. HOW THE GREAT RACE WAS TROTTED. The following account of the great race at Liber- tyville, wherein Highball defeated Sonoma Girl, is from the Horse Review, and will be of interest to all our readers, as it describes the race in detail: Sonoma Girl drew the pole with her rival second, Athasham 2:12 being in third position, Dr. Frasse 2:1114 fourth and Icelander 2:12% on the outside. Dr. Frank Stone had no difficulty in getting them off, and at the word Sonoma Girl went away at a terrific clip. She reached the quarter in 30% seconds, High- ball being a full length behind her. Mr. Geers moved the gelding up to her side after straightening into the back stretch and soon the pair were head and head. For the distance of 100 yards they raced in this wise at better than a 2:00 clip, during which the crowd evinced its excitement in breathless silence. At the three-eighths pole Highball flashed ahead with a burst of speed which made the awful clip they had been going seem ridicuously slow. He passed the half in 1:02, leading the mare an open length and increasing the gap to about two lengths, when the third quarter was reached — time, 1:34%; second quarter in 0:31%, third quarter in 0:32%. That Sonoma Girl was beaten was patent to every- one, but that a green trotter in his first race could romp home in 2:06% with his driver looking around at the contending horse was scarcely to be expected. Mr. Geers waited for the mare in the stretch, and while Captain Springer was driving his great mare, Geers, paying no attention at all to his mount, watched lest Sonoma Girl steal up on him. While the official timers caught the mile in 2:06%, most of the outside watches had it in 2:05%. Sonoma Girl was not more than five feet from Highball's wheel at the finish, her time being a half-second slower than his. The significance of the performance caught the crowd, which applauded voiciferously when Dr. Stone announced that the mile constituted a new record for green trotting geldings, displacing the 2:07 of Lord Derby, and likewise was a new trot- ting record for the track. The second heat was featureless, Highball having matters all his own way. He assumed a long lead on the third turn, reaching the three-quarters in 1:35, being eased up in the stretch. Mr. Geers let him down to a 2:20 clip near- ing home, and Captain Springer, taking advantage of the slow pace, closed up the long interval till at the seven eights he was close to Highball's wheel. Mr. Geers picked the gelding up and he sprinted home in 2:08. Charley De Ryder's Athasham was looked upon as the probaole winner of third money, but he proved very rank, making breaks and acting like a wild horse. Dr. Frasse, well nriven by Sam Squires, who rated him nicely, was third in both heats, beat- ing his record in each. Icelander went a nice race, she finishing with the Doctor and doing both of her m.ies right at 2:10. First Day — Wednesday, July 24th. No. 1, 2:24 Class Trotting, Purse $800. F. E. George's ch g Kermit by Henry Nutwood. O. C. Benbow's ch m OUie B. by Nutwood Wilkes. Rice & Blosser's bl m Moorita by Purissima. W. Parson's br m Berta Mac by McKinney. M. C. McCully's ch s Cedric Mac by Nearest. John Doe's br m Fresno Girl by Seymour Wilkes. C. D. Stewart's b g Parachute by Altitude Jr. Dr. Alfred McLaughlin's gr g Kelly by Gossiper. Valencia Stock Farm's bl s Amado by Direct Heir. P. G. Ogden's b s Monicrat by Woodmon. W. G. Durfee's br g Dredge by James Madison. No. 2, 2:16 Class Pacing, Purse $300. Frank S. Barstow's b m Just It by Nearest. Chas. Whitehead's b m The Mrs. by Derby Ash. C. Z. Hebert's b m Louisa A. by Hambletonian Wilkes. G. W. Bonnell's b m Norda by Mercury. Second Day, Thursday, July 25th. No. 3, 2:10 Class Trotting, Purse $400. W. G. Durfee's br s Coronado by McKinney. "W. A. Mack's br g Prince Gift by Good Gift. John Doe's b g Adam G. by McKinney. J. B. Iverson's b m Princess by Eugeneer. No. 4, Pacing, Horses Without Records, Purse $300. C. Z. Hebert's br m Elaine by Robin. J. B. Iverson's s m Thelma by Dictatus. C. Whitehead's bl m Belle W. by Delphi. Hamilton & Steele's b m Anona by San Luisito. C. D. Stewart's ch g Fox S. by Thos. Rysdyk. Geo. T. Algeo's b m Babe Madison by James Madi- son. James Sutherland's Opitsah by Wm. Harold. W. H. Coomb's Albert Direda by Robert Direct. Third Day, Friday, July 26th. No. 5, 2:14 Class Trotting, Purse $400. J. B. Iverson's b g North Star by Nutwood Wilkes. Geo. T. Algeo's b g Bob Ingersoll by Nutwood Wilkes. G. W. Bonnell's b s R. Ambush by Zolock. John Rowen's bl s Mechanic by McKinney. No. 6, 2:08 Class Pacing, Purse $400. W. A. Clark Jr.'s br m Miss Georgie by McKinney. S. C. Kimball's s m Miss Idaho by Nutwood Wilkes. I. M. Lipson's bl s Dr. W. by Robt. Basler. W. G. Durfee's br s Kelly Briggs by Bayswater Wilkes. Meese Bros.' s s John R. Conway by Diablo. Fourth Day, Saturday, July 27th. No. 7, 2:17 Class Trotting, Purse $300. W. H. Williams' b s Sidonis by St. Nicholas. M. J. Smeltzer's s s Dictatus S. by Dictatus. W. A. Clark Jr.'s b m Sally Lunn by Wiggins. Frank Eastmans b g Ben Russell by L. W. Rus- sei.. C. O. Thornquest's b m Neerest by Neernut. G. H. Judd's s m Miss Monbells by Monbells. No. 8, 2:20 Class Pacing, Purse $400. A. M. Davis' b m Lettie D. by Boodle. T. W. Barstow's b g Highfly by Nearest. C. Z. Hebert's b m Louisa A. by Hambletonian Wilkes. Hamilton & Steele's b m Anona by San Luisito. W. Griswold's ch g Diabull by Diablo. W. G. Durfee's b s Copa de Oro by Nutwood Wilkes. Geo. T. Algeo's b m Babe Madison by James Madi- son. D. D. McDonald's b m Diabless by Diablo. C. T. Hewitt's b m Inferlotta by Inferno. ihe Klamath County, Oregon, Agricultural Asso- ciation has made a settlement with the Southern Pacific Company for the release of the lease on the grounds used as a fair grounds and as a race track.- The land has been purchased by the Southern Paci- fic, and will be utilized for railroad yard purposes. The agricultural association had a lease on the land until 1912, and for the cancellation of this the repre- sentative of the Southern Pacific Company, W. S. Worden, acting under instructions from Chief Engi- neer William Hood, paid the association $2,500. The association has practically concluded negotiations for a forty-acre tract of land near town, and as soon as the purchase is made the grounds will be im- proved so as to be in readiness for the big fair and race meet this fall. The annual fair and meet will be held the first week in October, and the manage- ment is already planning for a big time in the horse racing line. The largest horse in the world generally shows up during the county fair season. The latest claim- ant is a mare owned in Falls City, Nebraska, that is SI inches, or 6 feet 9 inches in height, 11 feet and 8 inches around the girth, wears a 30-inch collar and weighs 2.S00 pounds. She is perfect in proportion, gentle and intelligent, and was bred by S. E. Sparks of Falls City. Rey del Diablo won another race over one of the New York State half-mile tracks two weeks ago, and paced twice round the ring in 2:13. The Breeder and Sportsman acknowledges receipt of complimentary tickets to the annual fair and race meeting of the Monterey Agricultural Association, to be held at Salinas, July 24th to 27th inclusive. Tour Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Na Soda. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 20, 1907. ! NOTES AND NEWS DATES CLAIMED. California Circuit. Salinas July 24-27 Pleasanton July 31August 3 Breeders' Association (Santa Rosa) ... .August 14-17 Petaluma August 26-31 Woodland September 2-7 State Fair (Sacramento) September 9-14 ■ Fresno September 16-21 Hanford September 23-28 Tulare September 30-October 5 Bakersfleld October 7-12 North Pacific Circuit. Everett, Washington September 2-7 Centralia, Washington September 9-14 Salem, Oregon (State Fair) September 16-21 North Yakima, Wash. (State Fair) ..September 23-28 Spokane, Wash. (Inter-State Fair) Sept. 23-Oct. 5 Lewiston, Idaho October 7-12 Walla Walla, Wash October 14-19 Boise, Idaho October 21-26 Sonoma Girl 2:06%. And she beat Highball. Hats off to Springer and his great mare. Salinas races open next Wednesday. Pleasanton follows one week later. Fast time will be the rule in nearly every race. Oakwood Park Stock Farm has consigned seventy head of standard bred three, four and five-year-olds to sale at Chase's Pavilion, Monday evening, August 12th. Better make your application for place to sleep at Pleasanton during the meeting, which opens July 31st. The town is filling up rapidly and the outlook is for the largest crowd ever seen at Pleasanton. The races will be the best ever held in Alameda county. The fellows who always look for the cause for an effect say that Geers drove Highball out in 2:0614 on July 4th for the sole purpose of scaring owners who had entries in the M. & M. and making them scratch, so that the field would be a small one, as Highball is not a good headed horse in a big field. That Geers scared them all right is pretty certain, as nearly half the original entries were scratched on July 9th. Now that Sonoma Girl has beaten Highball, trotting her three heats in 2:06%, 2:08 and 2:07, some of those who were not scared will probably wish they had been. Miss Horgan by Sidmoor 2:17%, a nice two-year- old filly, winer of the Horgan Futurity for yearlings at Concord last year, is offered for sale by John Ott of Concord. He also has yearlings, two and three-year-olds by Sidmoor out of producing dams by Alcona, Dexter Prince and other good sires. Modesto citizens have organized and propose to hold a county fair in September. The 2:15 special pace at Pleasanton will be for amateur drivers. An amateur is defined as a man who has never accepted wages or hire for his ser- vices as a trainer or driver. Santa Rosa will have plenty of good music during the Breeders' meeting. On Petaluma Day the Peta- luma band will be in attendance, and the Ukiah band will furnish the music on the day of the excursion from Healdsburg, Cloverdale and Ukiah. On Santa Rosa Day the Santa Rosa band will do the tooting. Mr. H. Brace of Santa Clara will sell all his trot- ting bred horses, including Greco (trial 2:12%) by McKinney, dam by Anteeo, and second dam the dam of Lou Dillon 1:58%, on or about the 15th of October. Among the mares to be sold are Belle King, dam of Bolivar 2:00%, with suckling filly by Star Pointer 1:59%; Myrtle by McKinney, with suckling filly by Star Pointer; Banker's Daughter 2:13% by Arthur Wilkes, sire of Wayland W. 2:12%, the sire of Boli- var, that also has a filly by Star Pointer at foot. In all, Mr. Brace will consign some forty-five head to the sale that will, it is safe to say, be able to show more speed than any like number offered at a sale in California. There horses are now being prepared for the sale. All the two-year-olds and over will be safely broken, single and double, and the yearlings and weanlings halter broken and led by saddle horse. They are all bred to trot or pace and will show for themselves. Sadie Moor 2:26, now seventeen years old, but looking like a four-year-old, will be given a ri'cord this season better than 2:20 unless all -'_ * fail. She has been a mile in 2:23% over a mile track. James P. Gray, the popular land owner and dealer in real estate of Santa Rosa, is driving on the road this summer and using as a business horse the big oay gelding R. W. P. 2:13% by Lynwood W. This gelding is one of the fastest trotters yet sired by the horse that got Sonoma Girl 2:06% and Charley Belden 2:08%. He can march a quarter in 30 sec- onds most any time. S. C. Kimball of Hanford is at Salinas to see his mare Miss Idaho start in the 2: OS pace next week. Miss Idaho has a record of 2:09% and en- joys the distinction of being the winner of two seven-beat races in 1905, when she was owned and driven by Mr. J. D. Springer, owner of the great trotting mare Sonoma Girl 2:06%. The M. & M. will be trotted next Tuesday. C. L. Rice of Santa Maria is at Salinas with Wild Nutling 2:11% and Miss Gommet, a green mai-e, and will start both at the meeting next week. Athasham won in straight heats at Libertyville last Wednesday and reduced his record to 2:11% in the final heat. He beat a good field, among others the chestnut stallion King Entertainer 2:11%, that Chas. De Ryder had in his string last year and wintered at Pleasanton. Have you ever noticed how many horses sold at the Oakwood Park Farm sales turn out well and make low records? This farm has furnished a big proportion to California's 2:10 list. Among the not- able 2:10 performers bred at this farm are Brilliant Girl 2:0S%, Derby Princess 2:0S% and Tuna 2:08% among the trotters, and Don Derby 2:04%, Klatawah 2:05%, Captain Derby 2:06%, W. Wood 2:07, Much Better 2:07%, Derbertha 2:07%, Javelin 2:08%, Agitato 2:09, Diablo 2:09% and Silver Coin 2:10 among the pacers, in addition to a very large list of 2:15 performers and race winners with low records at the pace and trot. Seventy head of young horses from Oakwood Park Farm will be sold at Chase's Pavilion, August 12th. Richard B. 2:17% by Woolsey, that took his rec- ord in 1901, when a four-year-old, will be seen on the Central California Circuit this year. He is owned by Dr. Sears of Bakersfield and is expected to lower his record several seconds before the sea- son ends. Richard B. has shown miles in 2:10 at at pacing gait. He will probably make his first start at Sacramento. Richard B. is the sire of a number of very promising colts and fillies. Millard Sanders surprised spectators at the In- diana State Fair grounds on Friday last by going a mile in 2:08% with the pacing filly Kate Dillon. This chestnut filly was foaled in 1903, and is out of Roblet 2:12 (dam of Bonalet 2:09%, and Robin Stan- ley 2:29%), by Robin 2:22%. Kate Dillon is a full sister to the three-year-old stallion Lord Dillon 39587, owned by Dr. J. J. Summerfield of Santa Rosa. Harness racing made up a portion of the program of sports at Ferndale, Humboldt county, on July 4th. A race at half-mile heats for three-year-olds was won by Will East's Cassene by Cassiar. The time was 1:27% and 1:22. A colt owned by Ernest Bart- lett was only beaten a neck in this race. The pac- ing race, mile heats, best two in three, was won by East's Cassiar. The heats were in 2:30 and 2:32, with Betsy Waldstein second. Theodore Rasmussen won the race for farmers' buggy horses. Grattan Bells 2:10, imported to Austria last winter, is proving to be the king of the European light har- ness horse race courses. In a letter to John Splan, Mr. Woss, the owner of the horse, says that Grattan Bells has started eight times and has won six events and finished second in the other two. His races have made him the favorite race horse in Austria, and Woss has cleaned up a fortune through his suc- cess. His latest and most notable victory is that over the American mare Susie N 2:09%, to which he gave a handicap of 30 yards and defeated easily. Bellemont 2:13%, the Zombro mare, owned by Robt. Smith of Los Angeles, that won the two-year- old trotting division of the Breeders' Futurity at San Jose in 1904, and was second to North Star in the Occident Stake of 1906, has been scratched from the Horseman and Spirit of the Times Stake for 2:14 class trotters at Detroit. Bellemont is said to have struck herself in her training, injuring a leg so that she will not be able to start for several weeks yet. Every horseman in California will sympa- thize with Bob Smith in his bad luck, and hope that his great little mare will round to and be able to meet her later engagements. She can beat 2:10 easily when right. Minnehaha, the handsome little Strathway mare, owned by W. O. White of Fresno, presented him on June 29th a very fine bay colt by Athablo. While it is a late foal, it is so strong and lusty that Mr. White believes it wi.. be able to give a good ac- count of itself in the Breeders* Futurity, in which it is entered. The colt is inclined to pace, and Mr. White says he will probably take that gait. CALIFORNIA HORSES ARE WINNING. Sonoma Girl Turns the Tables on the Great Highball. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. Libertyville, 111., July 16. — Horsemen from all over the country were present to-day at the opening of the Western Grand Circuit races. Many famous horses which will make the circuit are here, and it is figured these races will give a fair line on what may be expected at other tracks. The veteran, Ed Geers, is present with a large string, and practically dominated affairs to-day. The favorites got almost everything they went after. The over-night rain cut down the attendance, but the track was in perfect condition. Dan S., the bay son of Greystone, had to lower his mark of 2:07% to 2:05% to beat Hidalgo less than a length in the first heat of the 2:13 pace. It was one of the gamest contests ever witnessed over this course. Dan S. opened at 3 to 2 and was forced to even money. In the first heat of the 2: OS pace Early Alice, the even-money favorite, had things her own way, win- ning as she pleased, and shutting out Robert Mac and Patchen Maid in 2:10%. John A., the chestnut son of Eddie Hall, and owned by Geers, was easily the best of the field of four in the 2:08 pace. Sum- maries: 2:13 pace, purse $5000 — Dan S.. b g by Greystone (Geers) 113 Hidalgo, b g (McDonald) 2 2 2 Tommy Grattan. b g (MeGuire) 3 3d Leland Onward, b g (Murphy) 4 4 1 King Pin, b g (Baker) 5 d Jim Daly, b g (Clark) d Time— 2:05%, 2:09%, 2:07%. 2:08 trot, purse $1,000— Early Alice, b m by Early Reaper, first; Watson, ch g., second; Turely, b g, third. Time— 2:10%, 2:10%, 2:10%. 2:08 pace, stake $1,000— John A., ch g, by Eddie Hall, first: Kruger, ch g, second; The Donna, ch m, third. Time— 2:06%, 2:06%, 2:09%. July 17. — Highball and Sonoma Girl, two hot choices in the M. & M. stakes at Grosse Point, De- troit, next Tuesday, were the magnets which drew a record-breaking crowd at the track to-day. The battle for the $5,000 purse was somewhat of a disap- pointment, as Highball was apparently not at himself and Sonoma Girl had little difficulty in turning the trick, winning in straight heats. Sadie Fogg set the pace, but the California mare had easy picking when it came to getting first under the wire. She stepped the first mile in 2:06%. Athasham won the 2:12 trot in straight heats and trotted a great race. There was a desperate battle in the finish of the $5,000 purse hung up for the 2:13 pacers. Three of the best drivers in the land — Geers, McDonald and Murphy — behind Dan S., Hidalgo and Leland Onward, furnished the fireworks, the victory finally going to Geers with his tired horse, which, after winning two heats on Tuesday, failed so lamentably in the third and fourth heats that he seemed to be out of the race. Summaries: 2:20 class, trotting, purse $5,000 — Sonoma Girl, br m by Lynwood W. ( Springer) 1 1 1 Highball, b g by Dr. Hooker (Geers) 2 3 2 Sadie Fogg, blk m by The Director General (McDonald) 3 2 3 Margaret A., b m by Onward (Davis) d Tolling Chimes, b g by Chimes (White) d Time— 2:06%, 2:08, 2:07. 2:12 class, trotting, purse $1,000 — Athasham, b s by Athadon (De Ryder) .... 1 1 1 Baraja, b g by Col. Cochrane (Shawj 2 4 2 Icelander, b. m by Red Heart (Foster) .... 4 2 5 J. J. M. Jr., br h by Robin (Hall) 3 3 4 King Entertainer, ch h by Entertainer (Mc- Laughlin) 6 6 3 Agnes Holford, blk m by Renos Baby (King) 5 5 d Time— 2:12%, 2:12%, 2:11%. 2:11 class, pacing, purse $1,000 — Miss Cappy, b m by McRoberts (Russell) ..11 1 Richard Grattan, br g by Grattan (Putnam) 2 2 4 Pacemaker, b g by Kingmaker (Murphy) ..532 Queen Walnut, rn m by Walnut Boy (Taylor) 3 4 5 Jesse James, b g by Forsee (Agnew) 6 5 3 Thor, b h by Gold Hill (Pearson) 4 6 d Time— 2:11%, 2:09%, 2:09%. July 18. — Geers swept the whole board at Liberty- ville this afternoon, winning all three races on the card, but it required three of the hardest battles of his life and took thirteen heats to settle the fierce contests. The second race alone was taken in straight heats. Tempus Fugit was favorite in the trot, and, after winning the first heat in easy .style, the second choice, Silver Band, acting badly, the event was thought to he all over. In the next heat it was Tem- pus that went to break, and it was only with the hardest driving that he was able to save his dis- tance, Silver Band winning after a royal race with Codero and Wild Bell. Geers gave Tempus Fugit an easy beat in the third, saving him for the two heats to follow, which he won by simply out trotting his tired field. In the 2:25 pace Geers had it comparatively easy with William O.. shutting out half of his field in the first heat. The 2:05 pace was a long-drawn-out battle which, according to rule, ended with the fifth heat, the Saturday, July 20, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN money going to Ardelle, but honors really belonging to Cascade, as the summary of the race shows. Sum- maries: 2:15 class trotting, purse $2,000— Tempus Pugit, ch g by Mark Time (Geers) 1 6 6 1 1 Silver Band, blk g by Col. Cochrane (McGuire) 6 1 1 3 4 Codero, br g by Bingen (McDonald) ..42343 Wild Bell, br g by Wildnut (De Ryder) 5 3 4 5 2 Duchess of Claire, Silver, Tom Moore, Baron Arnold and Lillian B. were distanced. Time— 2:11%, 2:10%, 2:12%, 2:13, 2:14. 2:25 class pacing, purse $800 — William O., blk g by Director General (Geers) 1 1 1 Star Direct, ch h by George Starr (Agnew) . . 2 2 3 Grace Direct, blk m by Direct Hal (Ellison) 3 3 2 Will Maburn, Onoodonna and Laura Fay were dis- tanced. Time— 2:07%, 2:07%, 2:11%. 2:05 class pacing, purse $1,000 — Ardelle, br m by J. H. L. (Geers) 2 1 1 2 2 Cascade, br m by King Pilot (Davis).. 3 3 2 11 Willie Benton, b h by Wilton (Dean) ..14445 Vesta Boy, ch g by Monte Vista (Murphy) 4 2 3 3 d Time— 2:0S%, 2:08, 2:10, 2:08%, 2:15. MANAGEMENT OF HALF-MILE TRACKS. DEMANDS OF THE CARRIAGE HORSE MARKET. [By James Hope.] Years ago there was some sort of a demand for big coach horses in the leading markets of this country. There is hardly any now. A horse of the size for which sale was readily enough found in New York fifteen to twenty years ago goes into the expresser class now. They want horses standing from 15.1 to 15.3 hands. Occasionally a big pair of 16 hands is wanted, but it is not so very often. At the New York show the dividing line is 15.2 hands. The "big class" comes above that limit and there are far more horses in that class that stand 15.3 or less than stand-16 hands or more. They require a horse of fine quality, good action at both ends, fine head and neck, proud carriage, roundly built and strong, deep in his ribs and standing squarely on his pins. What they will not have at any price in the carriage horse class is any sort of a big, loose- ly coupled, slab-sided, coarse headed, spongy-boned brute, no matter how he is bred. That kind never can go as they want them to go. Now all this is subversive of the teaching of the old school that a stallion of coach breed should weigh from 1,500 to 1,600 pounds. I believe that most of the failure has come from using these big com- mon duffers, fit for little else than express work or the plow in an effort to raise carriage horses. They are not carriage horses themselves and they cannot be expected to beget a progeny of that sort. Many of these coarse ungainly stallions have been bred to mares of more or less draft blood and the result has, of course, been nothing but failure, for the rea- son that the men who ordered such matings were trying to produce carriage horses from parents that were not carriage horses themselves. They were foredoomed to failure from the start. On the other hand, men who have used stallions of the coach breed that were of medium size on mares of thoroughbred or trotting blood have won out handsomely. There are plenty of mares rich in blood in the Lone Star State, and the breeders of that State who select one of these great lubbers scaling from 1,500 to 1,600 pounds will miss it by a very olng way. The late C. J. Hamlin, who was the greatest breeder of speed and beauty combined in the trotter, crossed the French Coacher on the standard-bred quite extensively. Cogent, one of the best ever shown at Madison Square Garden, was of this cross, and Crescent also. When Lord Charles Bresford, Admiral of the British fleet, was visiting in Buffalo, Harry Hamlin met him somewhere with this pair and the Englishman said they were the handsomest pair of carriage horses he had ever seen. Another product of the French Coacher-trotter cross was a young stallion that was bought by the Japanese gov- ernment, and he was about as handsome a horse as the writer ever saw, but all may rest assured that there was not a lubberly hair in the parents of the half-breeds produced at Village Farm. Mr. Hamlin was the greatest stickler for quality that ever was. He wanted it from the tip of a horse's ears down to the very end of the longest hairs in his tail, and he wanted the legs what he called "fluted" — that is, with the hollow between the canon bone and the ten- don very well defined. Following out his aims, which experience had taught him would lead him to success, he selected the French Coacher to make his crossing experi- ments. He maintained that the almost strictly thoroughbred foundation on which the French Coacher has been developed, coupled with the train- ing which the best families of the breed obtain on the French trotting course, fitted the French horse eminently well to nick with our mares of running and standard-bred blood. Mr. Hamlin was a bitter enemy of any sort of an overgrown stallion. He said he never knew a good one that was too big. He certainly was right. No great big duffer of an ex- presser masquerading as a coach horse has ever be- gotten good ones with the regularity which spells profit for his owner. The following article from the pen of F. E. Baxter of Lima, Ohio, will be of interest to all track man- agers, whether their track is a half or a full mile: The building of any track is so largely based upon the local conditions of geography and topography that a statement of methods used here would not apply elsewhere. Our track, widely recognized as one of the safest and fastest in the country, was built in 1886, the usual form and measurements be- ing followed. A clay sub-soil, slightly mixed with sand, forms the foundation as well as the surface, with an interlying mixture of black loam between. This has proved satisfactory to us in making a safe, fast and easily drained track. Drainage was provided by open ditches on the inside of the track extending from the upper, or first turn, down the back stretch and almost to the head of the home stretch. This main ditch is connected by many small laterals to drain directly from the inside of the track. Land tile are laid the full length of the stretches next to the pole and on the outside, and these connected by laterals to the open ditch inside the fence. This drainage has proved adequate and satisfactory. In the care of tracks, authorities so differ and conditions in one community may be so entirely different from those in another, that no hard and fast rule can be laid down which would apply to all sections alike, but in a general way it may be said that the chief requisite to keeping a track in proper condition is plenty of water and the liberal use of the track harrow. On out local track we keep a team and man constantly employed the year round, and believe that the results attained justify the at- tendant expense which to some half-mile plants might seem unusual and unnecessary. One . of the principal criticisms of the ordinary half-mile track is that they are permitted to become saucer shaped and the turns not kept well thrown up. This we avoid by the frequent use of the road scraper, carry- ing the dirt and such accumulation of wash as may come to the pole to the center or outside as may be needed, where it quickly becomes packed and furnishes as good footing as any other portion of the track. The nightly sprinkling (in dry weather) and daily harrowing and floating is a too well known process to require more than passing notice. We keep everlastingly at it, with the result that we have shown records during the last five years of 2:04 pac- ing and 2:08% trotting. A few short years ago trainers fought shy of this kind of a track, but to- day, with advanced methods of training, faster horses and more liberal inducements, the up-to-date man prefers a safe fast track to a slow unsafe one. Relative to management I wish to offer just a word of well-meant advice to those interested in the harness horse, and more especially to those upon whom rests the responsibility for the management of half-mile tracks: Keep this fact constantly before you — to make your meetings a success, you must have the support and attendance of the public; you may have the horses, you may have the weather and all other necessary conditions, but if you don't have the public to pay at the gate your meetings will necessarily prove a failure. To get them, and what is more material, to keep them, is largely a matter of liberal advertisement. When you get them to coming, provide clean and attractive grounds and grandstand; look after their comfort; put men in the judges' stand who understand the game and who will enforce the rules without fear or favor; don't permit long, tedious and unnecessary delays, and then let them race. The public will come back if you furnish the right kind of sport and not keep them so long in one afternoon that they will have had enough to last a week. Harness horse racing, well conducted, is one of the cleanest and best of all our sports. The half- mile track is the bone and sinew of the game, and if clean, honorable business methods are followed by those who have the interests of the sport at heart it will ultimately be upon the plane where it prop- erly belongs. The great big majority of horsemen who help and the sooner the small minority of the kind who are not willing to help in this building up are weeded out of the ranks the sooner the game will assume its proper place in the estimation of horse- men and public. Half-mile tracks furnish a very large percentage of both horses and spectators for the mile track meet- ings— it is the basis upon which is builded the entire fabric of harness horse racing. Its success is the successs of all; its failure, or demoralization, the failure of all. Second — A high toe will strain the perforans on any kind of surface. Third — A long and high toe combined will produce the same effect in a still greater degree while travel- ing. Fourth — A contracted outside heel corresponding with full inside toe will lower the heels and cause strain to the perforans. Fifth — Both contracted quarters will strain the per- forans. Sixth — A soe fitted short at both heels will cause them to wear faster than the toe, thereby causing strain to the perforans. Seventh — A shoe too thin at the heels, any shoe thinner at the heels than at the toe, will produce strain upon the perforans. Eighth — A shoe fitted too tight at the outer heel, will wear fast at that point and cause strain to the perforans. Ninth — The whole inside half of the foot, being higher relatively, than the outside half, will produce strain upon the perforans tendon, and will derange the functions of the pedal articulation. In short, any cause or causes combined that derange the seat of bearing in the pedal articulation and cause strain upon the perforans tendon will produce the abnormal condition called knuckling. When a horse commences to knuckle, if it pro- ceeds from being too high on the inside half of the foot, whether it be before or behind, he will either stand with his feet close together, or cross his legs, resting one foot upon the other; and he will travel with his feet unusually close together. The effect of this form of the foot will cause the kneesprung condition with an outward direction of the knee. Long and low oblique pasterns are not so sensitive to changes in the form of the feet as the shorter and more upright ones. The straighter the pasterns, all else being equal, the more readily it becomes affected by changes in the bearing of the hoof. To prevent knuckling is easier than to cure. It is easy to cure in its earlier stages, but when it has become chronic it is not easily disposed of. Working the "animal too young must be considered a cause of knuckling; but not so much on account of the animal being young as that the feet have not been properly taken care of. The well balanced foot is the first and most essential part of the horse to be considered. When a young horse has become knuckle-jointed, I have invariably found that the walls of the foot have been allowed to grow unduly long and project beyond the sole in a greater or less degree, thus compelling it to work under the disadvantages of a leverage force at the toe arising from a disproportioned foot. In regard to treatment, would say that when the case is a serious one, and the heels have to be raised, shorten the toe at the same time as much as possible. A four-calk shoe works best, the calks being set back well from the toe (much as a Memphis shoe from which the bars crossing the foot have been cut out, leaving only the broad flat calks close to the toe and also close to the heel). Never raise or lengthen the toe. After a drive that has been sharp or a trifle long, paint the legs with a solution of camphor-gum cut in alcohol, to which has been added about double the amount of iodine crystals that is usually put into tincture of iodine.. Keep water away from legs at time you are using the iodine solution, for water kills the effect of iodine. Cut the feet down to the line of safety; practice this early and often and you will never be troubled with the contingency termed knuckling. The white line at union of the sole and wall is the line of safety. — David Roberge. KNUCKLING. Most writers ascribe knuckling to traumatic causes (diseases which proceed from wounds and accidental external injuries), but I wish to state that for one case arising from these visible and palable injuries to the perforans (middle back) tendon, there are scores of instances which exhibit no sign of any ex- ternal injury whatever by which they may be ac- counted for. Every one in the following category of causes is in itself a distinct cause of knuckling, and some of them combine and produce the same effect. First — A long toe standing or traveling upon soft ground, or standing upon soft bedding, will cause the foot to rock backward and strain the perforans ten- don. Be is remembered that whatever causes a strain to the perforans tendon is a cause of knuck- ling. While the racing drama is one of the most popular forms of theatrical entertainment in which horses are employed, there are, as has been seen, many other plays in which the nags may be used. — Ex. * * * A white horse was one of the features that at- tracted most attention in "Comin' Thro' the Rye." Bessie Gibson rode the horse part of the time, and Nita Blake rode him the rest. A song was written around this horse, and the song, called "My Broncho Boy," was one of the hits of the piece. * * * "Black Beauty" has been announced for dramatiza- tion, and in this play, of course, the chief figure will be the horse. It. comes pretty close to being the chief figure in "The Flaming Arrow," in which play Go Won Go Mohawk, the Indian actress, has played for many years with more than ordinary success. * * * There are several horses in "The Clansman," in which play the horses carry members of the Ku Klux Klan, who are shown as starting upon one of their expeditions. There was one horse in "Alexan- der the Great," which was played by Frederick Warde and Louis James, and the managers of the play had some trouble getting a nag that possessed the true martial fire and spirit. * * * Robert Fitzsimmons is another eminent actor who thinks that the presence of a horse in a drama in which he is engaged lends eclat to the occasion. Fitsimmons' horseshoeing in one of his successes was a more artistic performance than that which used to be given by Joseph Murphy. The latter was a pretty good horseshoer for an actor, but Ruby Robert had shod horses for a living before he began to elevate the stage, and his touch was surer and his method more artistic. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 20, 1907. | .-. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL .\ I i CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT » SALT WATER TROLLING. A catch of twenty-one salmon one day last week by anglers in a launch trolling off the Bolinas beach is probably the beginning of the outside trolling sea- son. The salmon were all fine, large, fresh run fish in splendid condition and evidently after the schools of anchovies, which were running off the beach at the time. The fish were caught by trolling at varying distances from shore — from fifty yards to two miles out. The killing lure were No. 6 Wilson spoons, brass and German silver. The subject of trolling is particularly interesting at present, as the season's sport cannot be far off. All the artificial baits are more or less good, but frequently they unlay, or knot up the running line. This difficulty is easily to be avoided. The twisting of the line is caused by the swivels refusing to turn, and transmitting the twist imparted by the whirling of the bait. Any lure exerts considerable strain upon the line in its passage through the water, and this drag has a tendency to wedge the swivels enough so that they will impart considerable ten- sion. What is wanted is something to force them to turn, and nothing is better than a curved sinker for this purpose. A swivel is made fast to each end of the sinker, which may be of the ordinary double-ended variety, known to the trade as "ringed sinkers," and the line is fastened to one swivel while the spoon leader is attached to the other. The sinker has been bent so it hangs below the plane of the line in a half-moon shape. The twisting never can acquire enough purchase on the swivels to throw the sinker up over the line and transmit the twist. Once the idea is grasped, many ways of conquering the difficulty will present themselves. A favorite sinker in San Francisco trolling waters is a flat one the shape of one-half an ellipse, with a swivel at each end. The bellied portion of this sinker always hangs below the plane of the line. It has been found to work very satisfactorily. No artificial bait can be expected to prove as killing as the real thing — the sardine, or large an- chovy. Most false baits are made in imitation of it, and it is not yet of record that the imitation has ever surpassed the original in any line. When sar- dines can be procured, they should be given a thorough trial. The fresh fish are unquestionably the best, but the salted ones do well at a pinch. There is a great deal of art in hooking them so that they will stand the shock of a strike without going all to pieces in case the fish fails to hook himself. Experienced anglers in Southern California waters, in using the sardine, hook him through the tail, and bring the head up along the leader of the hook, fas- tening it there with a number of turns of soft, fine copper wire, so the fish will travel head first in a lifelike manner and right side up. Some hook their sardines to spin by running the point of the hook from the gills to near the tail and taking a turn of the leader around the shank of the hook and head of the bait. This style has been found to give a killing, spinning bait. Others endeavor to so affix them that they will travel through the water with as little whirling motion as possible — some can hardly be avoided. One big advantage of the sardine is that a fish generally keeps striking at it until hooked. Unless sardines are wired on carefully, or other- wise made fast, the drag of the water will soon pull them to pieces; they are tender little things, and the first strike, especially if a bonita, is likely to mutilate them so that nothing else but a bass will take any further notice of them. One angler when sardine fishing makes it a point to have fifteen or twenty extra hooks laid out within reach, each with its sardine affixed and wired on ready to use. He employs a quick changing snap swivel in his gear and as fast as one bait has done its duty he snaps on a newly baited hook, thus losing no time when in the school at work. When a fish is caught this quick change frequently enables a second strike immediately, the bait being put overboard again. The sooner one gets a fresh bait in the water after landing a fish the better. The short delay required to release and bait a hook gives the fish, that are nearly always following the one captured, time to turn away, which they are most apt to do. Some salt water fishermen have a small hook wired onto their piano wire leader and put it through the lips of the sardine, putting the other larger one through his tail as in the other manner described. Game fish, as a rule, strike at the eye of the bait, and as the bait is in rapid motion, they fall a little short, so the hook catches them about right. Usually the best results will be had with sardines of medium size. The big ones will occasionally tempt a white sea bass or small tuna, but for yellow- tail the six-inch sardine is the best, as a rule. It make i a neat bait and is sure to attract notice. Thf Wi'lson spoon, generally used down south, is changed somewhat from the original arrangement -' s fixed parallel with the concavity of the spoon. . i jle of the same size as the eye of the hook is drilled through the spoon about midway between the staple of original attachment and the back end of the spoon. Just in the tail of the spoon two small holes are drilled far enough apart to permit the hook to lie between them. A rivet is put through the larger holes and the hook is first riveted on firmly with an ordinary copper harness rivet. Then a piece of soft brass or copper wire is bent over the hook in staple form, passed through the twin holes in the tail of the spoon and both ends riveted on the opposite side of the hook, thus holding the shank firmly against the spoon and making both a neat and a rigid job that will stand any number of strikes without loosening. Some add solder, but it is not necessary if the stapling and riveting be carefully done. Bone jigs are still a popular bait with the trailers, but few know how to select them. As a rule a jig made of very porous bone and rather deep in form like an inverted boat is the most successful. It should show free, likely motion of a wobbling char- acter when dragged behind the boat, and if mottled brown and white in color, is most likely to prove a killing bait. The lead and block tin squids used in blue-fishing on the Atlantic Coast are good baits for yellowtail and baracuda trolling, the fish sometimes taking a fancy to them. It is well to be provided with an as- sortment of baits when going outside on the ocean fishing grounds. Fish are capricious, and one can never predict to a certainty just what bait they pre- fer. Doubtless this depends much upon what kind of feed they have had last. The white squid, which is one of the greatest delicacies the albacore, yellow- tail and bonita can get, although usually rather rare, is sometimes plentiful, and at such times no doubt the white bone jig will give splendid results, as it is the closest possible imitation of the squid that can be made. When sardines are running the spoons and fish baits will serve better. Too much importance cannot be given to the use of wire in trolling tackle. Most big marine game fish have sharp teeth and plenty of them: they will strike at knots in the line, at lead sinkers, or anything else that attracts their attention, and often cut the line in two doing so. The wire is tooth-proof. Some kind that will not kink and shear off is best. Phosphor bronze and piano wire are used generally, although both have their defects. Special care should be exercised in making the fastenings: clean, round loops should be turned in the wire with a pair of round-nosed pliers and no sharp angles per- mitted, as they are sources of weakness. The leader should be longer than the fish one is after, four feet will generally be found long enough for. any fish save the tuna, which requires a five or six foot leader. It is not a matter of strength, but length. So far as strength is concerned the wire (No. 6 piano) would part a dozen lines, but the fish often makes a rush directly away from the boat, and with sides and tail chafing the leader, the line should be far enough back to escape this wear and tear. Every salt water angler should have plenty of as- sorted wire, a pair of nippers of the combination kind, and a pair of round-nosed pliers in his kit. He will find plenty of use for them. Snap swivels of sufficient strength are now made; these permit ready, rapid changing when necessary and are a great boon to the fisherman who must improve his time when the fish are biting if he would make much of a catch. SOUTHERN ANGLERS' TOURNAMENT. The Southern California Rod and Reel Club's com- mittee on casting tournament arrangements and rules has made a report setting forth the conditions that will govern the competition at the fish barbecue, which has been scheduled for July 21st at Terminal Island. There will be three classes of casting, two of which will be confined to light tackle, the other to be unlimited. Casting will be done from the level, and from the wharf, parallel with the surf line, in each competi- tion. A course will be marked off which will be of triangular shape, the caster standing at the apex and landing his weight within the triangle, which will be formed by drawing a line thirty feet wide across the casting course 120 feet from the casting point and setting up stakes at each end thereof, lines being drawn over each stake to the central point of focus, continuing outward therefrom at a divergence. Casts must land within these diverging lines to count. Each contestant is to be allowed three attempts. Backlash counts as a trial. Casting may be done in any recognized manner, overhead, overhand or sling. The average of casts is also to be computed. Contestants are to step to the score and be ready to cast at one minute's notice. No interference with contestants is to be permitted at the casting point. The following classes are made: Single-handed, half-ounce bait casting, any rod. Single-handed 2y2 ounce bait casting, light tackle tournament rules of the Southern California Rod and Reel Club to govern. Two-handed unlimited surf casting, any rod, line and sinker. Weights will be furnished by the club committee. In the 2y2 ounce competition nothing larger than nine-thread line, and rod not under six feet are to be used. All disputes are to be left to the committee, and the word of the referee chosen by the committee is final. These rules are designed to give all classes of bait casters a chance. Some excellent casters are members of the Southern California Rod and Reel Club, and good records should be made. SAN FRANCISCO FLY-CASTING CLUB. Saturday contest No. 8, Medal Series. Held at Stow Lake, July 13, 1907. Wind, southwest. Weather, cloudy. Judges. Dr. W. E. Brooks, T. C. Kierulff, C. G. Young. Referee, F. H. Reed. Clerk, E. O. Ritter. Events 1 2 3 4 W. E. Brooks. 105 T. C. Kierulff. 92 F. H. Reed... C. G. Young. . Re-entry — T. C. Kierulff. 105 F. H. Reed... F. H. Reed . . . 98. 3 98.7 97.13 98.2 98.8 97.9 97.9 A B 98.13 98.10 98.11 99.5 98.2 100 97.12 100 98.12 98.13 98.0 9S.5 99.5 99.5 C 98.46 99.2 99.4 98.54 98.34 99.6 98.52 97.2 98. 6 Sunday contest No. 8, Medal Series. Held at Stow Lake. July 14th, 1907. Wind, southwest. Weather, cloudy. Judges, Dr. W. E. Brooks, F. H. Reed. Clerk, E. O. Ritter. Events 1 A B C W . E. Brooks. 107 98.1 98. 98.5 98.10 95 6 c. G. Young. . 98.9 97.13 100 98.56 97. 3 T. C. Kierulff. 108 99.4 98.4 100 99.8 97 .5 G. H. Foulks. . 105 97.12 98.14 94. 96.28 F. H. Reed... 98.7 98.1 99.5 98.42 C. R. Kenniff. 121 98.3 98.14 100 99.28 C. A. Kierulff. 82 97.9 97.13 92. 94.36 91 2 C. Huyck. . . . Re-entry — 97.12 C. A. Kierulff, 97.10 82 2 T. C. Kierulff 107 98.4 97.11 100 98.52 97 T. C. Kierulff. 97.12 F. H. Reed... 98.3 98.1 100 99.2 F. H. Reed... 97.9 98.13 100 99.22 Note — Event 1, long distance, feet. Event 2, ac- curacy, per cent. Event 3, delicacy; A, accuracy, per cent; B, delicacy, per cent; C, net per cent. Event 4, lure casting, per cent. The fractions in events 1, 2 and 3 are 12ths. The fractions in lure casting are 15ths. Prospective Trout Hatchery. — Charles A. Vogel- sang, chief deputy Fish Commissioner, and R. W. Requa, foreman of the Sisson Hatchery, recently returned from their trip of inspection to Hales Mills and the Lyons dam country, near Sonora. They report that country an excellent site for the establishment of a hatchery. As soon as the title to the land is secured work will be rapidly pushed for completion of the hatchery. Owing to the lateness of the season the young fish will be sent to Sonora this year, a carload, for free distribu- tion, probably arriving in August. Much credit is due Senator Curtin in his tireless efforts to establish the hatchery, and for the interest he has shown at all times in the preservation of fish and game. With the assistance of Messrs. Vogelsang and Requa, and the co-operation of the Commission, who have forged ahead and made of the Sisson Hatchery one of the finest in the world, Tuolumne county would in a very few years have as excellent a hatchery as Siskiyou. Trout Scarce. — A press dispatch from Reno states: There is much complaint because of a great scarcity of fish in the Truckee River. One of the oldest anglers on the river says that nothing but rainbow can be landed this year between Derby and the California line. Above that there are brook trout. It is claimed that the Nevada State Fish Commis- sion is lax in the discharge of its duties in that it does not have the Government erect a fish-ladder at the Derby dam, so that trout could get up from the lake to the spawning beds. This condition of affairs could not be compensated for by the planting of 5,000,000 fry above Derby, and the loss of a majority of the fish hatched in Carson by a recent water failure makes the condi- tion even worse. Time was, and not so many years ago, when the Truckee was one of the best trout streams in the world, but its glory is departing through failure to give the fish a thoroughfare from Pyramid Lake and the lower reaches of the river. Doves Plentiful. — D&ves are reported unusually plentiful in the vicinity of the Buttes, Sutter county, and great sport is anticipated. Last year the birds were unusually scarce, for what reason no one could determine. The birds are also very plentiful near Marysville, it is reported. Near Orosi, in the foothille, doves have bred plentifully this season, but are still too young to be hunted. Saturday, July 20, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE GAME WARDEN OF TO-DAY. (By R. W. Williams, Jr., Assistant, Biological Survey, in the Year Book of Department of Agriculture.) For several hundred years the enforcement of crim- inal laws of all kinds in the United States has been entrusted to sheriffs, constables and police officers, and until the middle of the nineteenth century this method was considered satisfactory. But with the growing demand for more game enactments for the preservation of game and the increasing complexity of statutes for this purpose it was found no longer practicable to include the burden of enforcing them among the duties devolving upon general officers, and their enforcement has consequently been entrust- ed to special officers, usually called game wardens. The origin of the term "warden" in relation to game is somewhat obscure, but it was probably adopt- ed in analogy to church and wood wardens, in Eng- land, where the word first came into use. However this may be, a game warden is now generally under- stood to be an officer charged with the enforcement of laws for the protection of game and fish. Several substitutes for the term are in use in a few States and Canadian Provinces. Thus in New York all, and in New Jersey and Pennsylvania some, game officers are styled "protectors"; in New Hampshire the de- signation "detectives" is employed; in Prince Edward Island, "inspectors," and in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, "game guardians." Wardenships for the protection of fish existed quite early in the history of this country, and some time after the establishment of similar offices for the pro- tection of game the duties of the two were united and entrusted to the same officers. Consequently to-day, in all but a few States, the game warden is a fish warden also and performs manifold duties in that capacity. The present article does not deal with this phase of his duties, but is limited in scope to those he performs solely as a game warden. In the United States the establishment of a special office for the protection of game and the enforcement of the game laws dates back to 1852, when the Legis- lature of Maine created the office of moose warden, directed the Governor to appoint one for each of the counties of Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Aroostook and Washington, and allowed the warden three-fourths of the fines recovered for killing moose and deer contrary to law. This seems to be the first game wardenship established in this country. For three decades there was very little further activity in this direction. A few States au- thorized the appointment of local wardens, but the experiment was almost entirely a failure. During the period between 1S78 and 1888, however, the urgent necessity for enforcement of game laws forged to the front, and in that decade ten States created a State office or department charged with the enforcement of the game laws. Other States quickly followed, and at the present time in thirty-six States and Territories the enforcement of the game laws is entrusted to a State board, a warden, or, as as in North Carolina and Delaware, to an incorporated as- sociation. Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nevada and South Dakota, still adhere to the county warden system, and Texas, Alabama and Arkansas provide no special officer for protection of game. Correlated with the establishment of these offices has been the increasing complexity of game laws, until at the present time the modern game statute assumes the magnitude of a criminal code, and to enforce its provisions and exercise the powers thereunder re- quire a high degree of judgment and skill. The necessary qualifications of an officer in this depart- ment of the State's service are consequently much greater to-day than formerly. This is apparent from an examination of the one hundred and fifty-six sec- tions of the Colorado game law, which, it may be noted, do not include the provisions relating to non- game birds. The Office of Game Warden. — Since the establish- ment of State offices or departments for the protec- tion of game, the position of warden, whether the jurisdiction extends over the entire State or is con- fined to a small area, has assumed an importance and dignity it did not formerly possess. Fortified by plenary power to enforce the game laws, and with a consciousness of the important public service per- formed, the warden of to-day stands upon an equal footing with other executive officers of the Govern- ment and commands like respect. The salary attach- ed to the position of State Commissioner or Warden in those States providing for a salary compares fav- orably with the compensation of other State officials. In New York it is $5000 a year, in Illinois $2500, and in other States it varies from $1000 to $2000. In the States which entrust the administration of the game laws to a hoard of commissioners, position on the board, except in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine, is honorary and with compensation. Such is the case in Arizona, California, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Rhode Is- land, but even under these circumstances the States have no difficulty in securing ready and capable men. The compensation of deputies varies even more than that of the State officers, and the system of pay- ment adopted by each State has features distinct from those of any other. A few States pay their deputies a salary. In Montana each of the eight dis- trict wardens receives a salary of $100 a month, and in California the salary of county warden in graduat- ed according to the population of the county, $50 to $125 per month, with an additional allowance of $25 for expenses. Colorado allows each of her five chief wardens $900 a year and $300 for expenses, besides a share of fines and officer's costs. In Illinois the ten dictrict game wardens receive $900 a year each and their actual and necessary expenses while un- der the direction of the commissioner. Game pro- tectors in New York, except the chief, first, second and third assistant protectors, who receive annual salaries of $2000, $1400 and $1200, respectively, are paid $600 a year, and receive one-half of the fines in actions brought upon information furnished by them; and they are allowed also $450 a year for their expenses. In some States the deputies receive the whole or part of the fines, together with the usual fees of a sheriff or constable. In Tennessee the State warden serves without compensation. The terms of service are usually the same as those of other officers. The State Warden of Tennessee, however, is appointed for eight years, a longer term than is usual for any State officer. It may be of interest to note, as showing the type of men required for this work, that the present war- den of Tennessee was a former member of the Fed^ eral House of Representatives; that one of the members of Congress from Michigan was the first warden of that State; that the present game com- missioner of one of the States was formerly United States minister to Turkey; and that several prom- inent lawyers and physicians are serving their States in the capacity of State warden or as mem- bers of the board of game and fish commissioners. The Governor of Nebraska is nominally fish and game commissioner of that State, but the active work of the office devolves upon his chief deputy. This somewhat anomalous condition is due to a constitu- tional prohibition against the creation of any execu- tive State office not provided for in the constitution. Hence the law of 1901 establishing the office of game and fish commissioner provided that the duties of the position should devolve upon the Governor. Duties. — The duties of a game warden are those usually performed by a sheriff, but they differ in one important particular, and this difference inheres in the object for which the wardenship was estab- lished. A sheriff ordinarily acts only in pursuance of preliminary proceedings by private persons or by a court officer and usually under a warrant is- sued by a court commanding him to arrest a cer- tain person, summon a jury, or perform similar acts; but a warden cannot await the initiative or detec- tion of a violation by others. He must act, must himself search out violations, find the evidence wherewith to convict offenders, and institute prose- cutions. This is one of the primary reasons for the existence of a special officer to enforce the game laws. During the open season much of the game warden's time is spent in examining shipments, and if his territory includes a railway center this service is arduous and requires much night work. The de- vices employed by shippers to conceal contraband trade in game compel wardens to examine many packages the contents of which are not exposed to view. It frequently happens that the warden must perform detective duty in order to secure the evi- dence necessary to convict suspended parties, and this means that occasionally he is subjected to all the dangers of such service. In States prohibiting sale or possession of game he must periodically visit and inspect hotels, restaurants and other resorts where it is likely to be served to guests, and must keep a watchful eye on markets and coldstorage plants. In a few States and in several of the Can- adian provinces wardens issue hunting licenses, and in consequence are compelled to keep accounts. By the passage of laws in several States prohibiting the hounding of deer and directing the wardens to kill dogs found chasing or molesting deer or found in the deer country, another task, and often a dis- agreeable one, is added to the warden's duty. The secretary of the Game Commission of Pennsylvania in January, 1906, estimated that 1,500 dogs had been killed in that State during the few months of the operation of the law. Examination of hunting licenses issued to non-residents requires the war- den's attention, and it is always necessary for him to make sure that all persons found hunting are pro- vided with the proper license. In many States war- dens are required to destroy traps and devices em- ployed to capture game, and in a few to seize guns and shooting paraphernalia used in violation of law. They often perform the duties of auctioneers in the sale of confiscated game, guns, traps, nets, etc. Oc- casionally when an offender igainst the game laws has escaped into another State the warden is re- quired to enter that State and, with proper requisi- tion papers, apprehend and bring back the fugitive. In nearly every State wardens are empowered to serve criminal and civil process just as a Sheriff would, and this requires knowledge of the proper procedure. Every statute providing for the apopintment of a warden defines his duties, some more explicitly and in greater detail than others; but the officer who would perform the greatest service to the State must do many things not laid down in the law. As a rule, the active field work of the game department is performed by deputies under instructions from the State warden, but the laws of Idaho and Wyoming declare that the State warden shall be an active executive officer, and when possible shall take the field in person in performance of his duties. An officer who realizes the responsibility of his position can do much to bring game protection into proper favor. He may easily become an educator, however circumscribed his field. Much of the wan- ton destruction of animal life proceeds from thought- lessness, and few persons once impressed with the importance of preserving wild creatures continue to destroy them. In North Carolina the bird and game wardens, in addition to their official duties, spend a considerable portion of their time educating the public as to the value of birds and game to the State. During the close seasons they visit farmers, explain and discuss the game laws and their object, and hear complaints. Each warden is supplied with a selection of standard books on birds and is re- quired to familiarize himself with them, so as to be able to answer the numerous questions propounded. A very useful and interesting feature of a warden's duties in Illinois is the periodical census made by him of certain species of game. In this way the commissioner, with reasonable accuracy, can deter- mine the status of certain species and recommend necessary legislation. Similar service is performed by the wardens in Pennsylvania. The general adop- tion of this scheme over the entire country would greatly facilitate the drafting of proper laws and in addition furnish very interesting statistics. Another valuable service performed by the Illinois wardens consists in rendering aid to the farmers in enforcing the trespass laws. Telephone connection makes it possible to quickly reach the scene of a trespass, and their ready response has greatly re- duced the number of such offenses in that State. The Illinois and Wisconsin wardens, as part of their duties, periodically examine and check up the hunt- ing license accounts of the County Clerks. The rapid decrease in the number of quail in several States, due to starvation in severe winters with heavy snows, has awakened the citizens of those States to a realization of the necessity of pro- viding food for the starving birds during such periods. The game departments in some of the States have adopted a systematic plan for purchas- ing and distributing this food by the aid of wardens. During the winter of 1904-5, which was very severe and protracted as far south as North Carolina, thirty wardens in that State devoted much of their time distributing grain for the quail and in enlisting the co-operation of the farmers in their behalf. During the same winter some of the wardens of New Jersey purchased grain at their own expense and distributed it widely in their territory, and the Indi- ana wardens employed men with sleighs to distri- bute food for the quail. In Illinois quail were syste- matically fed by the game department during that winter. An expenditure of $25 in each county was authorized by the State game comissioner to be used in February, and with the means thus supplied the wardens were able to scatter a large amount of grain throughout the region inhabited by quail. The mounted police on duty in the neighborhood of Washington, in the District of Columbia, under in- structions from their superintendent, who is ex- officio game warden of the district, carry with them regularly, during severe weather, bags of grain from which they scatter food for the quail. (To be continued.) AT THE TRAPS. The Union Gun Club's regular blue-rock shoot for July will take place at Ingleside to-morrow. At the Sunset Gun Club shoot on the 14th inst. the following scores were shot; At 10 targets — Burfiend, 6, 8, 9, 8; Frankel, 7, 6, 9, 7; White, 7, 7; O'Connor, 4, 5; Lewis, 4; Rodgers, 5. At 15 targets — Burfiend, 8, 14; Frankel, 7, 10; White, 8, 8; Rodgers, 7; O'Connor, 5; Lewis, 10. At 20 targets — Burfiend, 15; Frankel 15; White, 6. At 25 targets— Burfiend, 20; Frankel, 18; White, 16; Rodgers, 13. At 25 targets — Burfiend, 19; Frankel, 21. Lewis medal race, 10 targets — Burfiend, 20 yards, broke ; Frankel, 16-6; White, 16-5; Lewis, 18-4. Lon Elsbree, whose string at last Sunday's shoot of the Sonora Gun Club, when he broke 18 out of 25, gave him the honor of being high gun three con- secutive Sundays, was presented with the Du Pont Powder Company's trophy. In the final medal shoot of the Folsom Bluerock Club, June 30th, the medal was won by Henry Mc- Berby, who scored 24 out of a possible 25. Ollie Ferguson made the high score, 23, in the shoot for the Du Pont trophy. Ellis, Steele and Junker of the Seattle Gun Club returned July 5th from Aberdeen, where they partici- pated in the Southwestern Gun Club Association shoot. The Seattle men captured one medal and most of the cash put up. On the first day (Thurs- day), Ellis took high average, with Steele second and Wray third. On the second day Steele took high average, with Junker second and Ellis third. Steele took high average for the two days. The shoot for the manufacturers' agents or repre- sentatives resulted in Ellis first, Haight second, Rob- inson third, Hillis fourth and Howe fifth. The Seattle Sporting Goods Company's cup was won by E. Garvin of Olympia. The individual championship of the Southwestern Gun Club Association was won by E. E. Ellis, whose score, 25 out of 25, was the best made. M. Winters of Portland was second in this event, scoring 24 out of a possible 25. E. Garrison, who made a score of 24 out of 25, was awarded a silver cup. The Seattle team tied with Grays Harbor team for the championship honors. The Portland team was second. The place for the next shoot of the as- sociation has not yet been chosen. 10 THU BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 20, 1907. The Paso Robles Gun Club members met shooters of the San Luis Boat and Gun Club at the Paso Robles trap grounds on June 30th, the former club shooters prevailed. These two clubs have contested in friendly trap shoots several times this season. This meet will about conclude the season for the Monterey shooters, most of whom will now devote their shooting attention to deer and dove shooting. Among other pleasant features of the day was a barbecue, served at noon, at which about seventy- five sportsmen were gathered around the tables. The team shoot was won by Paso Robles on a score of 143 to 120. Brendlin of Paso Robles was high gun with 19 breaks out of 20 targets. The medal for the day's shooting was won by Will Martin of San Luis Obispo. - The scores shot in the main events: Team race, 20 targets per man, 15 targets and 10 targets re- spectively: Martin, 17-13-6; Wilhoit, 9-13-10; Taylor, 12-11-9; Van Scoy, 13-11-7; Van Shaick, 15-12-6; McCaffery, 12-8-7; Shien, 6-11-4; Parsons, 7-11-6; De Nise, 12- 9-6; Renetzsky, 11-0-0; Gaxiola, 15-10-6; Green, 15-10- 7; Johnson, 16-11-6; Dougherty, 16-7-7; Crees, 13-9- 7; Mader, 9-0-2; Brendlin, 19-9-6; Keller, 9-8-7; Wood, 9-11-5; Colling, 9-9-7; Hamilton, 13-10-0; Wilder, 0- 6-5; Estudillo, 0-12-9; Hearne, 0-0-2. The Hanford Gun Club wound up the club trap season on Sunday, June 30th. The highest averages were made by the following: R. R. Cadwell, 84 out of 100; L. S. Chittenden, 83-100; Willett Poster, 77- 100; H. T. Hendricks, 77-100. The Richmond Gun Club shot on the 7th inst. In a 25-target race, unknown angles, the scores were: Picton 24, Truax 21, Purdy 20, Baker 19, Curry 19, Harshner 18, Clark King 15, Dietrich 10, White 8. At Albuquerque, N. M., the last shoot of the sea- son was held by the South End Gun Club, Sunday morning, June 30th. The shoot was at 25 clay birds each. The scores were: Joseph Bowdish 18, Harry Shoop 21, Earl Bowdich 22, Alex Craig Jr. 19, Alex Bowdich 20. James and Alvin Stewart, trappers for the club, shot at five birds each and tied with three each. Four of the members of the club were for- merly residents of Carthage, N. M., and would like to hear from the marksmen of that camp. The Santa Fe Rod and Gun Club have held a num- ber of shoots this season and now has an enthusias- tic membership. At a practice shoot June 30th the results were, in 25 target races: First match — McHughes 22, Jones 18, Webb 15, Davis 12, Hunter 6. Second match — Jones 23, Webb 21, McHughes 15, Hunter 7, Davis 6. Third match— King 22, Farah 6, Garrett 5. Fourth match — Hardinge 13, Andrews 10, Farah 6. The Goldfield Gun Club at a recent meeting decided upon the location and fitting up of the club trap grounds, and the crack of the guns will resound from a point about one-quarter of a mile west of the old grounds, on Crook avenue. The new site is ideal for the purpose in that the ground selected is level and has a natural backing in the malapai. The choice was made after an extended examina- tion of different locations selected by Captain Brad- ley, Jerry Revere and W. M. Clayton. Messrs. Re- vere, Law Dyer and W. M. Clayton have been in consultation with a number of crack shots at Tono- pah looking toward the organization of a gun club at that place. It is proposed to hold a tournament on September 2, 3 and 4, at which time over $3,000 will be ex- pended in the purchase of trophies. This will be a combination shoot in which live as well as clay birds will figure. tosh of Australia, and Greig of England, had each killed 23 out of 25 birds. They agreed to divide the first, second and third prize money, amounting to 17,328 francs, and to shoot off; for the championship medal. Fraser led off with a kill, and Mackintosh and, Greig missing, the young Australian crack se- cured the coveted trophy, is name will be inscribed on the marble tablets at the back of the stand re- cording the skill and nationality of the different champions. Fraser is the first Australian to achieve this honor. The competitors in the event will stand on the 27 metres mark, and pay £4 to enter. To this sweepstake the sum of £400 is added. The three first prizes, divided by Fraser, Mackintosh and Greig, were worth, all told, nearly £700, or$3,500. WORKING COLLIES. Hector Fraser of Melbourne, referred to by Eng- lish sporting exchanges as the boy champion pigeon shot of the world, distinguished himself signally at Monte Carlo. One journal (dated March 16th) says: "Young Fraser has shown the pigeon shots of all nations what a wonder he is behind the traps, for such an exhibition as he has given at Monte Carlo this season has, we think, never been equaled or beaten before, and his consistent shooting has like- wise been remarkable. His handicap is now 33 metres (over 35 yards), which, as all shooters know, is a big distance to ask anyone to perform from against so many good shots, some of whom stand on the 20 metres mark. It reminds one of the old say- ing that you can handicap a racehorse so that it will be beaten by a donkey by putting weight enough on the racehorse's back; but we certainly think that, man for man, Fraser could heat any one of the cracks if both shot off the same mark, and it would be interesting to see a match between him and any of the best of them at 50 birds each, say at 30 yards. We venture to say that the junior shooters would start favorite." Regarding a later and more remarkable perform- ance, a London writer states: Australia was very much to the fore in the Triennial Championship Pigeon Shooting Competition, held at Monte Carlo early in March. Of the 87 shooters who entered and took their places, 25 were were Italians, 20 Eng- lish, IP French, 12 Austrians, 3 Americans, 3 Aus- tralians, 3 Belgians, 1 German and 1 Spaniard. The shootirg lasted over three days, and at the end of •nty-fiftb. round H. Fraser and Donald Mackin- In view of the proposed competition of working .Collies at the coming fair of the State Agricultural Society at Sacramento, September 13th and 14th, it may be of some little interest to our readers to get a few pointers concerning a working Collie show. In Australia and New Zealand these competitions are popular and regular fixtures. Just what manner of arrangement of the ground covered and other details we are at present not cognizant of, but the following results taken from the Christchurch (New Zealand) Weekly Express, are suggestive to a degree of what is required of the dogs and the system of scoring awards : The twenty-second annual competitions of the Wai- taki Collie Dog Trial Club were held at Hakateara- mea on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 9th. 10th and 11th. Rain on the opening day, combined with loss of time on the second through some strag- gling lots of sheep, caused the trials to extend till Saturday, when they were concluded in a howling gale. The entries numbered ninety-three, and the work shown in the yarding and huntaway classes was decidedly good, but in the long pull it was very much below the average. Mr. R. Fraser of Albury was the most successful competitor, taking £13, be- sides the gold medal, value £2 2s, presented by J. McArthur Esq. ior the best and quickest head in the long pull, also the club's gold medal, value £2 2s, for the dog scoring most judges' points during the meeting, both with Marvel with 50 points, fol- lowed closely by Mr. T. Hogg with Kiwi 40 points. .Mr. R. R. Pollock takes £16, and Mr. J. B. Purdue of Nightcaps, £6 and Mr. R. O. Campbell's gold medal, value £2 2s, for the quickest working dog in the yarding class with Loy, and Mr. J. Counihan takes Mr. R. O. Campbell's gold medal, value £2 2s, for the dog with most noise in the huntaway. The judging, which was undertaken by Messrs. D. Jardine and A. Munro for the yarding and long dis- tance, and Messrs. Green and Stewart for the hunt- away, gave every satisfaction. The following are the results, with the judges' notes on the placed dogs: Huntaway 10, slewing 11, noise 13, command 6. Twenty-four entries: First— R. R. Pollock's Rave, 10, 9, 11, 4—34 points. Second — J. Delargy's Spring, 8, 8, 11, 3 — 30 points. Third— A. H. Kerrow's (Hampden) Help, 10, 7, 10, 2 — 29 points. Fourth— R. W. Trotter's (Hyde) Swamp, 8, 6, 11, 3—28 points. R. R. Pollock's Rave hunted away splendidly, slewed well, under good command, plenty of noise; time, 9 minutes. J. Delargy's Spring, huntaway fairly good, slewing good, noise good, fair command. A. H. Kerrow's Help hunted away well, slewing fair, noise good, command only fair. R. W. Trotter's Swamp hunted well on the course, good noise, slew- ing fair. Class 3 — Heading and bringing back, about half a mile; time 15 minutes. First prize £10, sec- ond £6, third £3, fourth £1. Points: Heading 11, command 7. bringing back 15, holding 7. Thirty-five entries: First — A. Sutherland's (Morven Hills) Lass, 6, 5, 7, 5 — 23 points. Second — J. B. Purdue's (Nightcaps) Jack, 5, 4, 9, 4 — 22 points. Third— R. Rraser's (Albury) Lillico, 4, 4, 8, 5 — 21 points. Fourth — D. McKenzie's (Table Top) Mac, 7, 5, 8, 0—20 points. Fraser's Marvel 19 points, T. Hogg's Kiwi 18 points, and A. Patterson's Clyde 18 points were the only others that brought the sheep into the ring. Sutherland's Lass hunted on left and crossed cast, headed in 2Ys minutes, pulled slackly, holding very fair; time, 12 minutes. Purdue's Jack hunted on right, went out with many instructions, and headed in 5 minutes, pulled well, held well; time, 12 minutes. Fraser's Lillico hunted on right and made a loose head in 3 minutes, went out freely, pulling only fair and trifle slack, holding good; time, 9 minutes. McKenzie's Mac hunted on right, went out fairly well, made a long head in 5 minutes, pulled firm on a good course. Class 1 — Heading, bringing back and yarding, S-mile; time, 15 minutes. First prize £10, second £6, third £3, fourth £1. Points — Heading 8, bring- ing back 12, yarding 3, work at yard 12, command 5. Thirty-four entries: First — R. Fraser's (Albury) Marvel, 5, 8, 3, 11, 4 — 31 points. Second — R. R. Polloclc's (Palmerston) Boyne, 5, 8, 0, 10, 4—27 points. Third— J. P. Mclntyre's (Gore) Lass, 5, 7, 0, 10, 4 — 26 points. Fourth— W. J. Scott's (Mataura) Flo, 4, 5, 3, 9, 3—24 points. R. Fraser's Marvel hunted on right, going out freely, making good head in two minutes, pulled fairly well, worked well at yard, and yarded in 13% minutes. R. R. Pollock's Boyne went out well, head- ed in 2V2 minutes on the left, pulled fairly well, good command, worked well at yard, but failed to yard. J. P. Mclntyre's Lass hunted on left, crossed going out, making good head in 2V2 minutes, pulled well, good work at yard, but failed to yard. W. J. Scott's Flo hunted on left, went out fairly well, made fair head in 2V2 minutes, pulling fair, rather rash, worked well at yards and yarded. Class 2 — Huntaway with slew, 14-mile, between three sets of flags about 2 chains apart; time, 12 minutes. First prize £10, second £6, third £3, fourth £1. Points: The results of the Marlborough Collie Dog Trial Association's annual competitions, held on Saturday and Monday, May 18th and 20th, were: Class 1 — Heading, bringing back and yarding, T. Henry's Ben 1, T. Henry's Sharp 2, J. Mclsaac's Rough 3. Class 2 — Team of three dogs driven through three gateways and back to starting point, C. Tate's and T. Henry's teams tied for first place, W. Wat- son's team third, G. Hare's team fourth. Huntaway, with slew — B. T. Francis' Rock 1, W. Watson's Speck 2, R. O'Brien's Nap 3. The annual field day in connection with the Cheviot Collie Club was held on Friday and Saturday, May 17th and 18th, in Mr. Pulley's paddock. The attend- ance was very small on the Friday, owing to the wet weather, but Saturday's attendance was large, and some very creditable performances were given. The events resulted as follows: Class 1 — Heading and bringing back, prizes £4, £2 and £1— H. Little's Doon 1, A. Oliver's Scott 2, G. McRae's Corbie 3. Class 2 — Heading and bringing back and yarding, first prize £5 and a sweepstake of 5s each, second prize £2, third prize £1 — J. Little's Coy 1, H. Lit- tle's Doon 2, F. Richardson's Boeen 3. Class 3 — Huntaway with slew, prizes £4, £2 and £1 — J. Little's Rock 1, F. Richardson's Laddie 2, H. Little's Laddie II. 3. Class 4 — Driving and yarding competition, prizes £3, £2 and £1 — C. Bruce's Bess first and only dog to score. Class 5 — Visitors' trial (same as Class 4) — W. McRae's Cassino 1. J. Little's Coy 2. Special prizes — Dalgety & Co., £1 Is for dog scoring most points, H. Little's Doon; J. J. McCas- key, 10s 6d, for dog scoring most points at meeting, J. Little's Coy; Cheviot Co-op., £1 Is for team scor- ing most points, J. Little; shepards' race, £1 Is, given by N. Campbell, T. Hawkins 1, Webb 2; J. Shand & Co., £1 Is, for best smooth-haired dog, J. Oliver's Dandy; D. McGilvray, £1 Is, for best long- haried dog, A. Cameron's Rock; A. W. Rutherford. M. H. R., £1 Is, for competitor who showed best style in handling his dog, J. Little. On Saturday evening the annual social in connec- tion with the club was held in the Town Hall, and songs were sung by Messrs. McRae, Robinson, Kings- land, Perry, Bosomworth and Lee, and a recitation was given by Mr. Ledsham. A number of toasts were proposed and responded to, that of the judge being received with much enthusiasm, the chair- man speaking highly of Mr. W. O. Rutherford's ability and services. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Mr. Wm. Bay recovered his Irish Water Spaniel bitch Ch. Rowdy Girl last week. Thr bitch was in the custody of a young man who did not very strenuously assert his ownership. She had been closely shaven, but notwithstanding, Mr. Wm. Larson recognized her and took possession for Bay. The latter is to be congratulated upon getting back, so soon, a valuable bitch who, by the way, it is be- lieved was, at the time of recovery, on the way to be bred. She will hardly have her coat in shape for the September show at San Mateo or for Stock- ton in October. Dublin, a daughter of Ch. Rowdy Girl, was served by A. Christensen's Ch. The Gossoon on July 2d. Mr. Bay recently received a commission from Mr. G. W. Bennett, who is located in Alaska, for two Irish Water Spaniel bitches. He took a young bitch he bought from Mr. Bay up north sometime ago and found that the breed, if the showing of the bitch he took with him is any criterion, is wonderfully adapted to the climate beyond the arctic circle. As a sled dog, his bitch, he claimed, was as good if not a better performer than the native dogs — she could withstand the cold climate and water better than any of the other dogs he had. George Fraser's Irish Setter bitch Molly Swiveller whelped on June 29th a fine litter of puppies to F. T. Keene's Sure Mike. J. H. Goldsworthy's Bull Terrier bitch Hawthorn Snowflake (Ch. Banjo-Hawthorn Torpedo) is due to whelp to Mrs. Dr. J. A. Welsh's Edgecote Al (Ch. Edgecote Peer-Edgecote Beauty). In our report of the Western Bull Terrier Breed- ers' Association show at Englewood on the 7th inst., the special for best stud dog, judged by two of his get, was inadvertently credited to Woodlawn Baron (through Stiletto Cold Steel and Stiletto Blade) in- Saturday, July 20, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 stead of to Bonnybred Stiletto (through Edgewood Vanguard and Englewood Blossom). Mr. Frank E. Watkins' dog Bonnybred Stiletto received the yel- low ribbon, for which honor we now make proper mention. Mr. J. H. Dorian is "strictly in it" back East. His recent going over to Bulldogs has been a series of successes in every venture he has interested himself in. We take pleasure in giving the following, re- cently received, which intimates that Nairod Ken- nels is going some: Nairod Kennels of Brooklyn, N. Y., announce the birth of a rather remarkable litter of ten English Bulldog puppies (nine dogs) by their celebrated stud dog Young Mahomet, out of their bitch Miss Hurdle, dam of the well known Nairod's Pluto. The remarkable vigor and prepotency of this young dog is shown in the fact that nine of these puppies are the exact image of their sire in markings, conforma- tion and every other respect. The tenth (a dog) is a beautiful dark brindle. Mr. Dorian reports them as being the most vigorous, sturdy lot of youngsters he has ever seen; and the general interest in the litter is evidenced by the fact that he has already booked several orders for them at good prices, though they will not be ready for delivery for some weeks, Having been whelped on June 12th. The rea- son will be readily seen when their breeding is con- sidered. There is probably not another Bulldog lit- ter in America that can boast so many names of the very best dogs ever shown in the breed among its immediate ancestors. The first four generations show the following famous names among others al- most equally famous: Champions Mahomet, Rodney Stone, Nuthurst Choice (dam of Nuthurst Ambition and Nuthurst Surprise), Nuthurst Doctor, Ivel Doctor (litter brother of Champion Ivel Rustic and sire of Cham- pion Ivel Damon and Sir Launcelot), Primula (full sister of Champion Woodcote Galtee More), Prince Albert, Don Salano, His Lordship, Katapult, Boomer- ang and descendants of Champions Pathfinder, King Lud, Ivan and Wild Fang. The litter, as a whole, is one of the most even ones ever whelped, and there are several youngsters in it that should be heard from in the top flight, if their owner succeeds in raising them. Coast field trial enthusiasts are keeping close tab on coming field trial fixtures. W. B. Coutts left last week, headed for Winnipeg with a string of ten dogs, six Derbys and four All-Age entries. He will get his dogs ready for the Manitoba trials, starting September 5th. The purses for the Derby and All-Age Stakes are $375 for each event, three moneys — $175, $125 and $75. For the Champion Stake, a gold medal to winning owner and $50 bonus to handler. Coutts' Derby dogs are: Courtney E. Ford's Tiburon (winner of the Pacific Coast Derby, Bakers- field, 1907), and Uncle Fontaine, both Belle Fontaine puppies; S. Christenson's blue belton English Setter dog St. Ives, J. G. Roberts' English Setter Madera Dick, W. H. Estabrook's Pointer bitch Santa Rosa and Jos. E. Terry's English Setter bitch Kilgarif's Linda. Madera is also a Belle Fontaine puppy. The All-Age entries are: S. Christenson's Goliath, Jos. E. Terry's Kil's Blue Belle and Ramona, and Elmer E. Cox's Sensation, all English Setters. Following the Manitoba trials Coutts will attend the Victoria and Washington trials. John Lucas will go north with a string, starting at the British Columbia trials in September, thence to the Pacific Northwest Club's trials in Washington, following up with the Texas Club's meet and back to California in time for the Pacific Coast trials in January. Mr. Victor Caglieri's sensation performer Carmen, one of the best English Setter field trial bitches on the Coast, will be in the Lucas string. Mr. Caglieri and Mr. Courtney E. Ford of this city pro- pose to be at the British Columbia and Washington trials. It is rumored that Mr. Henry L. Betten of Alameda, the most prominent and able field trial judge on the Coast, will officiate in the saddle at the British Columbia trials. Derby entries for the twenty-fifth annual Pacific Coast field trials will close this year, we are in- formed, on August 15th. Entries for the All-Age will close about the middle of November. Further infor- mation, blanks, etc., may be obtained by addressing the secretary of the club, Mr. Tudor J. A. Tiedemann, 802 Fifth street, San Rafael, Cal. Entries for the Collie show, in conjunction with the State Fair, September 13th and 14th, at Sacra- mento, will close on August 25th. Entry blanks and further information can be obtained by addressing Secretary J. A. Filcher, Sacramento, Cal. GOSSIP FOR SPORTSMEN. The Deer Season. — Reports from all over the State show that the opening of the season for hunting bucks was pretty generally taken advantage of. Re- sults in many sections have apparently been satis- factory to the many Nimrods out, judging from first reports, however, anything at present like a fair ap- proximation of the bucks bagged is rather early, gen- eral returns had not been received up to the time of going to press. One report from Mendocino county states that forty bucks were secured on Monday. Comparatively, the returns all along the line are of the same import, the quantity of venison secured be- ing, of course, in keeping with the number of guns out. TRADE NOTES. Anglers Turn Out in Force. — As an indication of the great number of sportsmen who indulged in trout fishing this season, the statement of Mr. Will Golcher, of Golcher Bros., that his stock of Leonard and other high-class rods was entirely sold out before the opening day, is to be taken as a guiding point. The tackle stock of reels, lines, flies, leaders and all the necessaries of the angler was never better — even before the fire last year. . The raid made on this supply by the angling fraternity well nigh cleaned out several lines which, by the way, this enterprising firm have since replenished in every de- tail. Black Bass Angling. — Oroville, Butte county, has become quite a Mecca for the disciples of Isaac -Wal- ton and every day anglers from other parts of the country go there to engage in the fascinating sport. Bass, carp, cats and other kinds of fish were never so plentiful at this point of the Feather River as now and some good catches have been made. Bass seems to be the fish most sought for, and many of this species have been caught weighing from six to nine pounds. Anglers report that black bass are plentiful in Butte Slough, near Gridley, some catches of forty-five having been made during the past few days. A string of twenty-six fine black bass rewarded the labors with hook and line of Alex Peterson, Will West and A. J. Lewis of Watsonville in Kelly Lake recently. The wiole lot, which averaged about four pounds in weight each, were all caught at one point within two hours' time. Rio Vista, on the Sacramento River, is another favorite resort for black bass anglers, the fishing there being excellent at the present time. Last Sun- day Otto Feudner and Clarence Nauman both made good catches. Licenses in Demand. — California has 60,000 or more hunters, according to statistics of the California Fish Commission, which has already issued more than 40,000 licenses to would-be nimrods and has had to put in a new order for 20,000 additional tags. It is expected that the new order will sell like hot- cakes, and the third requisition may have to be made. For Killing Quail. — K. Koye, a Japanese, was ar- rested near Healdsburg last week and charged with violating the game laws. He was taken Into custody by Game Warden Ingalls and Constable Ben H. Barnes. He had a large number of plump quail in his fossession when arrested. He had been killing the birds for several hours and found the shooting good until the arrival of the officers. Koye was fined $25, which he paid. An interesting and complete illustrated catalogue, recently published by the J. W. Brittan Company, Van Ness avenue and Turk street, should be in the pos- session of every angler and shooter. Other lines of goods for outing, camping, etc., are also complete in detail. Now that the fishing, hunting and camping season is in full swing it behooves the wise sports- man to be posted. Large Reward Offered. — The Board of Supervisors of Yolo county have passed an ordinance providing for the payment of $100 reward for the arrest and conviction of any one violating the fish and game laws. The ordinance is an important one, and it is be- lieved will tend to materially reduce the number of transgressions it aims to punish. It is proposed to make an example of game law violators until the practice in that particular county is stopped. Quail For Anacapa Island. — Capt. Ray Webster, lessee of Anacapa Island, will stock that little rock off the Southern Coast of California in the Pacific with valley quail, if the authorities will give him permission. He has made application to the State Fish Commission. If permission is granted, which is expected, Captain Webster will immediately pro- ceed to trap a number of pairs of the little birds and take them to his preserve, twenty miles off shore. Anacapa would be a prime place for the raising of quail. There are no wild animals whatever on the island, such as foxes, wildcats, skunks, weasels or the like, nor are there any snakes, or other living things, out- side of rats, and it is not thought these latter would bother the birds, preferring to live on the fish leav- ings and about the houses of the island fishermen. The rats were left on the island by the wreck of the old steamer Winfield Scott in 1849. At one time there were hordes of them, but they are getting scarce now. The quail put on the island would have a free run and would, it is thought, increase rapidly. Killed Three Coyotes. — Mrs. George Pearce, who resides near Bloomfield, Sonoma county, brought three coyote skins to the County Clerk's office last Monday. The animals were killed by Mr. Pearce and his wife, who takes a deep interest in outdoor sport, assisted in the hunting. She left the Court-house with a smile in the afternoon jingling three $5 gold pieces in her band. The county allows a $5 bounty on every coyote killed in the county. Get One. The Ithaca Gun Company of Ithaca, N. Y., has just issued a new and handsomely illustrated catalogue that is a gem in its way. The illustrations are good, and the catalogue being printed on fine calendered paper, the colors show up nicely. The sectional parts of the gun, to be seen on page three, show that the Ithaca as now built has three bolt fastenings, which make the gun very strong. Another illustra- tion shows the firing pin, the hammer and the coil spring that operates the hammer when the gun is opened or the trigger pulled, and gives one a very correct idea of what he will get when he. buys an Ithaca gun. These guns are made in all grades, from $300 down to $29, and the catalogue describes each gun fully, while the company guarantees every gun it puts in the hands of a sportsman. As this is the season of the year when many are thinking of pur- chasing a new gun for the fall shooting, it would per- haps be well for such people to send for one of these catalogues before placing their orders and see for themselves what kind of a gun the Ithaca Gun Com- pany is building. U. M. C. Victories. When the last shot had been fired in the eighth Grand American Handicap blue-rock tournament at Chicago, June 18-21, Mr. J. J. Blanks of Tennessee, winner of the chief event and coveted honor of the tournament — the Grand American Handicap at 100 targets, prevailed over 436 actual contestants and won out after shooting a tie with two other shooters, he used U. M. C. shells and a Remington Auto- loading shotgun, scoring 96 out of 100 and IS out of 20 in the tie shoot, all at 17 yards rise. This was not all; the Preliminary Handicap was won by Mr. Geo. L. Lyon of North Carolina, 96 out of 100 at 19 yards rise with V. M. C. shells. In the State Team event at 100 targets per man three out of five members of the winning Illinois team used U. M. C. shells. In the Grand American Handicap there were win- ning shooters who used U. M. C. shells in the first, second, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh monies, the big ends of the total purse of $4,292. These were J. J. Blanks, 96 per cent; M. C. Bolton, 95 per cent; J. M. Hughes, 95 per cent; L. Willard, 93 per cent; M. Knuessel, 93 per cent; W. D. Townsend, 92 per cent; J. A. Blunt, 92 per cent; Allen, 92 per cent; C. B. Adams, 91 per cent; B. Dunnill, 91 per cent; C. D. Plank, 91 per cent; G. S. McCarty, 90 per cent; J. T. Park, 90 per cent; J. T. Anthony, 90 per cent. No other averages, championships or honors can be compared with these wins — Eleven of the eighteen Grand American Handicaps have been won by U. M. C. shells. Does it pay to shoot them? The Grand American Handicap Tournament. The outcome of the big Grand American Handicap target tournament, held at Chicago, June ISth, 19th, 20th and 21st, was substantially the same as in 1906; that is, another practical demonstration of the overwhelming popularity and winning qualities of Winchester shotgun shells and Winchester repeating shotguns. Five out of the seven firsts is the record they made. The Amateur and Expert Championships (200 targets at 18 yards rise), conceded to be the most trying and conclusive tests of shooting skill and merit of shells and guns, were both decisive vic- tories for Winchester shells and Winchester shot- guns. A word as to their wonderful popularity shown at this tournament and then for the records they made. The maximum number of contestants on any one day was 452. Of this number 196 (43 per cent) used Winchester shotgun shells and 158 (35 per cent) used Winchester shotguns. As there were five differ- ent brands of shells and innumerable makes of guns used at this tournament, the percentage of Win- chester shells and Winchester shotguns is the strongest kind of proof of the oft-stated claim that they are the most popular among American shooters. Now as to the records they made: Amateur Championship — First: Hugh M. Clark, shooting Winchester "Leader" shells, score 188 x 200. Second: C. M. Powers, shooting "Leader" shells, score 187. Third: J. B. Barto, shooting a Winchester "pump" gun and the "Leader" shells, score 186. Professional, or Expert Championship — First: W. R. Crosby, shoting "Leader" shells, score 192 x 200. Second: Fred Gilbert, shooting the "Leader" shells, score 190. Third: J. R. Taylor, shoting a Winchester "pump" gun and the "Leader" shells, score 189. Grand American Handicap — C. M. Powers, shoot- ing "Leader" shells tied with two other contestants, score 96 x 100. Preliminary Handicap — Won by Geo. L. Lyon, an amateur, shooting a Winchester "pump" gun, score 96 x 100 from 19 yards rise. High expert average in this event was made by L. R. Barkley, shooting Winchester "Leader" shells and a Winchester "pump" gun, with the splendid score of 97 x 100 from 2y yards rise. High general average for the entire tournament was captured by J. I. Taylor, shooting a Winchester shotgun and the "Leader" shells, with the grand total score of 470 out of 500 (94 per cent), thus it would seem that in a long pull Winchester merit tells. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 20, 1907. ENGLISH HURDLING SYSTEM. The English farmer has a system of grazing animals, particularly sheep, which is interesting to say the least; and as the English are the best sheep raisers in the world, any method that they pursue is worthy ot our atten- tion, writes A. O. McNair in Farm and Ranch. Of course, much land is grazed in the ordinary way but when the Eng- lish farmer wants to get a lot of feed from each acre of land and get it in a manner that will do the sheep the most good he "hurdles" his sheep up- on some growing <3rop. To hurdle them is merely to put "hurdles" or temporary fences around them. They are confined to a given area until that is eaten, and then moved to new feed. The problem of drinking water under this system is really no problem at all. The English farmer is firm in the belief that sheep are best fed wehn they show no desire to drink water. In other words, they are hur- dled on green succulent crops that have so much water in their composi- tion that the sheep gets all the water it needs through the crop. A favor- ite crop to hurdle sheep on is turnips. The English climate is very favorable to the growth of turnips and the yield is very large. Being a bulky crop to handle it is much better to feed the turnips off with the sheep than to at- tempt to harvest them. Some other feed is given at the same time, par- ticularly "cake," which means either flax seed cake or crtton seed cake. One of the great considerations in this hurdling system is the matter of enriching the soil. The confinement of a flock of sheep to a small area un- til the feed on that area is consumed means that the droppings are exceed- ingly well distributed on the same area. So strong is this desire to en- rich the land that in times when tur- nips are especially abundant or when a farmer has more turnips than his own sheep can consume he allows his neighbor's sheep to consume them free of charge in older that he may get the benefit of the manure. Sheep manure is richer than horse or cow manure and, in the natural order of things, is much better distributed. The hurdles used to confine the sheep may be made of wood or may be rope or wire netting. The rope netting is much in use for this pur- pose. It is light and easily set up or taken down. Stakes have to be driven to attach the netting to and ilght pegs are driven at intervals to hold it close to the ground. Sheep handled in this way are very tame and are not "breachy." In this country the hurdling system has never made much headway, prob- ably because of the high price of labor and the labor envolved in setting up and taking down the hurdles. An- other reason lies in the fact that there have always been cheap pasture lands in this country and there has been no necessity for a more "intensive" meth- od of grazing. Professor Thomas Shaw, however, at the Minnesota Ex- periment Station practiced hurdling sheep for several seasons and on land of inferior fertility he produced more than 500 pounds of live mutton per acre. The writer has seen even better results on a small area by grazing alfalfa within hurdles. Whether the hurdling system or any modication of it will ever take root on American soil time only will determine. Some peo- ple see, in the silo, something better than any system of grazing — some- thing suited to an intensive system of stock farming, but ensilage while fairly popular for cattle is not so popu- lar for other animals unless as a minor part of the ration. In England they are, by intensive methods, enabled to keep a vast num- ber of sheep in a small country. There is an average of one sheep to every two acres throughout the entire ex- tent of England, Scotland and Wales which would be equivalent of a flock of 320 sheep on every "section" of land. Souhtwestern England. It is believed that the "muley" cows, once quite numerous in the backwoods settle- ments of Pennsylvania and other East- ern States, and now found occasion- ally in the farming districts, are the descendants of the progenitors of the Red Polls. The first importation of the breed in its modern form was made by Gilbert F. Taber of Putnam county, N. T.,' in 1S73, and several ad- ditions of imported stock were made to this herd in later years. The late Henry E. Alvord in his "Breeds of Dairy Cattle" says of the Red Polls: "The animals of this breed are about the same size as Devons, and, being of the same color and of the beef form, the resemblance is still greater. The absence of horns and the change thus caused in the shape of the head, which assumes a comparatively high and sharp crown, or poll, with a tuft of hair upon it. is the only noticeable distinction. The development of the milking parts has been better maintained in the Red Polls, so that at present their udders, teats, and milk veins show the better. In the matter of teats this may have been over done, as with the Polls these are often unduly large, puffy and coni- cal. While red is the required color, it is permissible to have a white tip to the switch and some white upon the udder, although the latter is deemed undesirable. The Red Polled cattle are strong in constitution, hardy, good grazers, active in move- ment and quiet in disposition. "In general appearance the animals of this breed are of the beef type — blocky, round, full, smooth and fine- boned. Their aptitude for making meat seems to be greater than for making milk. Their special friends claim them to be good at both, and press their merits strongly as the gen- eral farm cow. "As dairy animals the Red Polls must be placed in the second class with the other breeds which aim to serve the dual purpose. They appear to give rather more milk than Devons on the average, but not quite so rich in quality. In England good herds average 5,000 to 5,500 pounds of milk annually per cow, and when small and selected occasionally rising to 7,000 pounds. One record is claimed of 7,744 pounds each for twenty-two cows. One record is published of a twelve-year-old cow giving 14,189 pounds of milk in a year." The Red Polled Cattle Club of Amer- ica was organized in 1SS3, and issued its first volume in 18S7. The Tear Book for 1907 is a large handsome volume containing the names of 653 breeders, and pedigrees of 1,274 bulls and 1,575 cows. Ohio has long been the center of the Red Polled cattle breeding interests, but the member- ship of the club is now widely dis- tributed throughout the United States and Canada. There are sixteen breed- ers of Red Polls in New York State, and the number is increasing each year. P. G. Henderson, Central City, la., is president, and Harley A. Martin, Gotham, Wis., secretary of the club. A grade Red Polled cow made a record for the year ending October 14, 1903, of 13,403.7 pounds milk, 549.1 pounds butter fat, equal to 640.6 pounds butter. The net profit re- turned by her for the period was $84.9. She was placed on an official test by the Illinois Experiment Station on January 9, 1904. Thirteen days after calving and during the following seven days she produced 406.1 pounds milk, 17,566 pounds fat. The best day's record for fat was 2.68 pounds. P. G. Anderson's herd of twenty-two Red Polled cows was at Central City, la., averaged 270 pounds of butter in a year, and an Ohio herd made an average annual production of 355 pounds of butter. These are good yields and prove that a well selected herd of Red Polls can "make good" on the farm where a general purpose animal is desired. FEEDING FOR EGGS. A poultry farmer writes the North- western Agriculturist: By observation as well as experi- ence we obtain much information that assists us materially in our life work, whether upon the farm or in any other avocation. For many years past I have fed my pigs swill composed of shorts, milks, and water, with salt added, in troughs. The hens had ac- cess to them, and I observed them flocking around the troughs eating with avidity. So I concluded to give the matter a thorough test; realizing that in egg production, as well as in that of milk, the hens require feed having a large per cent of protein. Early last winter I commenced feed- ing them in their yards, the above mixture, adding more shorts; also fed wheat and oats. I fed them no corn, for they had access to it at all times. But I observed they would eat but little corn, when they could get some- thing better. I will <.ay in connection, they had access to coal screenings, also as the weather grew colder, I would occasionally mix a little red pepper in feed; and they would go around singing of mornings when the mercury was playing about the zero mark. The result was very satisfactory, for we got eggs every day; many days from three to six dozen from ninety- five hens. I met a neighbor one morn- ing in January and asked him how many eggs they were getting. "Well, sir," he said, "we haven't had an egg for over three months and have ninety as fine laying hens as there are in the country." I told him we had been selling eggs every week, frequently at twenty-five cents per dozen. "What do you do to your hens?" he asked. I gave him my plan, then I wanted to know what he fed his hens. He replied. "They have a corn crib and a corn pile to run in. And now and then we give them a little oats. My wife wanted to feed them wheat, but I objected." Meeting him shortly afterwards he said, "Say, that plan of yours works fine. My wife sold fourteen dozen eggs last Saturday at twenty-two cents a dozen." I would say to those who have never adopted the above plan to try it and note results. PAINT ON FARM BUILDINGS. RED POLLED CATTLE. The Red Poll is one of the newer breeds of cattle, and is gaining con- siderab e popularity in the country. In many characteristics this breed re- sembles the Devons, but is not re- lated o the little red cattle from Painting the roosts and the walls of the poultry house with one part crude carbolic acid and two parts kerosene once every six weeks will keep the worst case of mites ever known in subjection. The hay in the nests should be removed every week and the nest well dusted with any of the prepared insect powders. Whether it pays in dollars and cents or not to paint outbuildings, it does pay in appearance, says Wallace's Farmer. Outbuildings that are kept painted with any kind of paint, no matter how cheap, proclaim loudly that they are owned by a successful farmer; while it is hard to resist the inference in passing by on the road- way that unpainted buildings belong to a man who either has no taste for the beautiful or is not able to afford the paint. Those who do not feel justified in using first-class paint on the cheaper sheds and outbuildings may find some of the cheap home-made paints satis- factory. Many farmers use mineral paints of various kinds. There are several kinds of paints in use in other countries where the conditions are more trying even than in America and which have the approval of their agri- cultural departments. One is from the agricultural de- partment of the Transvaal colony in South Africa, as follows: "Stir into one gallon of milk about three pounds of Portland cement and add sufficient Venetian red powder or any other paint powder to impart a good color. The milk will hold the paint in suspension, but the cement, being very heavy, will sink to the bottom, so that it becomes necessary to keep the mixture well stirred with a paddle. This feature of the need of stirring is the only drawback to the paint, and as its efficiency de- pends upon administering a good coat- ing of cement, it is not safe to leave its application to untrustworthy help. Six hours after painting, this paint will be as immovable and unaffected by water as month-old oil paint. The party giving this recipe claims that he has heard of buildings twenty years old painted in this manner in which the wood was well preserved. The effect of such a coating seems to be to petrify the surface of the wood. Whole milk is better than buttermilk or swim-milk, as it contains more oil. and this is the constituent which sets the cement. If mixed with water instead of milk the wash rubs and soaks off readily. This cement-milk paint brushes on smoothly and easily — almost equal to genuine oil paint — is cheap and easily made." The agricultural department of Queensland, Australia, has published several recipes for whitewash, any one of which could be used by our read- ers. We would be glad if our sub- scribers would make tests of one or the other of these and give the re- sults in this paper. "No. 1. Twenty pounds of lime (un- slaked), three pounds common salt, one-half pound alum. Slake the lime with boiling water until the consis- tency of the "wash is similar to thin cream. To increase • its antiseptic properties add one-half a pint of crude carbolic acid to each bucketful of wash. "No. 2. To half a bucket of lime add two handfuls of common salt and two handfuls of tallow, or, better still, soft soap, at the rate of two pounds to thirty gallons of wash. Slake slowly, stirring all the time. This quantity will make two bucketfuls of wash, which possesses the properties of being very adhesive and unaffected by rain. "No. 3. Slake lime with water and add sufficient skim-milk to bring to the thickness of thin cream. To each gallon add one ounce of salt and two ounces brown sugar dissolved in water. "The germicidal values of Nos. 2 and 3 can be increased by the addition of one-fourth pound of chloride of lime to every thirty gallons of wash. Before applying the wash to wooden, metal, or stone structures, precautions should be adopted to clean the surface of foreign matter, thereby increasing the benefits of the solution. Care should also be taken to bring all crevi- ces under the influences of the anti- septic." AMERICAN MEATS IN ENGLAND. L. A. Lathrop, United States Con- sul at Bristol. England, says in his annual report: A number of inquiries have come during the year from American pack- ers of meats and provisions as to local conditions. The reply until lately invariably has been to the ef- fect that any general campaign of advertising was premature. There have been signs of late, however, of re-establishment of public confidence in these products. Local newspapers have commented favorably on con- tracts made by British public authori- ties with Chicago packers. From time to time, also, paragraphs have ap- peared about the effective system of government inspection now established in our packing houses. It is gener- ally allowed throughout England that our meat products meet "felt want," and I think 1907 will witness a large increase in consumption. Bristol and its district being far. less thickly populated than the north, and being surrounded by agricultural and graz- ing counties, is not the most import- ant English market for our packers. It may be expected, however, to fol- low the lead of the manufacturing districts in its consumption of canned meats. The simple and lower-priced prod- ucts, the ones which are the valuable adjuncts to the workingman's dietary, are, I think, the things which it would pay to push with energy. The luxuries and delicacies — the additions to the table of the more well-to-do classes — must surmount prejudice of more lasting character. Our canned vegetables, with the ex- ception perhaps of tomatoes, are practically unknown here, though one or two stores in Bristol and Bath sell the canned corn: The products of one American firm are, however, somewhat known, owing to their spirited policy, and to the energy and capital which they have invested in bringing 'their goods to the notice of consumers throughout the country. The milling capacity of England has been increased during the year by four -large mills at Tidewater, two of which are on the Bristol Channel; thus the inevitable progress goes on, of lessening the import of flour, of in- creasing the import of wheat. Saturday, July 20, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 SOME FACTS ABOUT GUINEAS. Guinea fowls, sometimes called guinea keets, are probably natives of the west coast of Africa. In Ja- macia, in some of the lesser Antilles, and also in the Cape Verde Islands, they have gone back to their wild state and are hunted in their season as game birds. Large flocks are sometimes kept in game preserves in England, where they are also hunted as game birds. There are several varieties of wild birds known as guinea fowl in Africa, among the most striking the vulturine royal guinea, which is noted for its beautiful plum- age, and is seldom raised in captivity. European writers and epicures con- sider the eggs of the guinea hen a great delicacy, with rich flavor, re- sembling that of the much-prized plovers' eggs. The delicate flavor is especially noticeable in the yelk, and the eggs are regarded by many as very delicious when eaten cold with aspic jelly or other relish. With Southern cooks the belief is quite generally held chat guinea eggs are superior for cake making and similar purposes, since the white is thought to be lighter when whipped than that of hens' eggs. COLTS AND BROODMARES FOR SALE. Miss Horgan, winner of the Horgan Futurity Stake for yearlings last year, by Sidmoor 2:17^, out of a producing dam. Yearlings, two and three-year-olds by Sidmoor out of producing dams, and broodmares that are producers and stinted to Sidmoor 2:171/£. These mares are by Alcona, Dexter Prince and other good sires. These horses can be seen at the Concord race track. For further information address JOHN OTT or ED. WALKER, Concord, Cal. 70S SALE AT PLEASANTON. Frre-year-old pacin.gr Stallion. Can step a mile in 2:13 or better, and a quarter in 30 seconds. Sired by Chas. Derby, first dam Mon- ico by McKinney, second dam by Direc- tor, third dam by Hawthorne, fourth dam by Black Hawk. This horse ;s sound, gentle, and can be seen any tim« this month at J. R. Albertson's stable at the Pleasanton race track. A. Or. SIIPPEE, 227 W. Fremont St., Stock- ton, Cal. FOB SALE. The Handsome Standard Bay Gelding-, Honduras. Nine years old. oy Prince Nutwood 2:11%, dam by Stratbway. Stands 16% hands and* weighs about 1225 pounds. Has worked miles in 2:24, quarters in 33 seconds with six weeks' training. He has never been trained since, but was used on the roads at Palo Alto. He is good gaited, wears no boots, does not pull a pound, absolutely sound, afraid of nothing, a lady can drive him with per- fect safety. W. H. Williams had him in training and says that he looks like a 2:10 trotter. He is a remarkably good individual in every respect and a high class roadster and matinee horse. Will also sell a good Studebaker buggy and a McKerron harness. The above will be sold on account of the owner leaving for Europe. Horse can be seen at Hans Frellson's Stables, Twenty-fourth Avenue, near the Casino. For further particulars address this office. POULTRY NOTES. A hone cutter costs money, but it helps to make more money from the flock. A good insecticide can be made by putting a pint of kerosene in a gallon of whitewash. One good breed of chickens on a farm is worth more than ten differ- ent breeds. Pulverized charcoal should be set where the fowls can partake of it when desired. Besides brightening the plumage it is a conditioner that has few equals. A spoonful of kerosene should be always kept in the drinking water at this time of the year. Many diseases are held in check in this way. The fowl gets a little of the oil every time it takes a drink. *»tfj|^^ Registered 0". a Patent OOice *»^^«« SPAVIN CURE Makes a Tendon Like a Rod of Steel Makes money winners out of cripples; age of horse or age of lameness makes no difference. It will strengthen, repair and cure any broken down, weak or in- jured condition of the tendon; it infuses strength and acts as a permanent ban- dage to the parts. It is the only remedy of its kind ever conceived, and the only one so positive and successful as to warrant selling un- der a signed guarantee to refund money if it fails. "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. $5.00 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. WM. F. EGAN, M. R. C. V. S. VETEP.INAEY SURGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Brand! Hospital, corner Webster and Chestnut Streets, SAN FRANCISCO, CAI.. AUCTION SALE AT CHASE'S PAVILION Monday Evening, Aug. 12, '07 SEVENTY HEAD of OAKWOOD PARK STOCK FARM Stand- ard Bred Horses, three, four and five years old, Stallions, Geldings and Fillies, by Charles Derby 2:20, Steinway 2:25%, Owyhee 2:11, Search- light 2 :03%, and Stam B. 2 :11%, out of the best producing mares on the farm. Here are speed prospects tliat can show. They are bred in the purple and will be given light work right up to the sale. The good brood mares also go at this sale, and several fancy carriage pairs and single drivers, suitable for pleasure and business, by a Cleveland Bay Stallion, out of standard mares. These horses will be at our stables August Sth. We invite you to look them over ebfore the sale. Catalogues mailed on application. FRED H. CHASE & CO., Auctioneers, 478 Valencia Street, near Sixteenth, San Francisco, Cal. 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, Strainea 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. Xvery bottle of Caustic Balsam sold is Warranted to give satisfaction. Price SI. 50 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or sent by ex- press, charges paid, with full directions for its use. t?"Send for descriptive circulars, testimonials, etc. Address The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, 0. TOM DILLON — Agent for — John B. Stetson's Hats Orders filled by mail. Van Ness A v. & McAllister St., San Francisco. FOR SALE Matinee Wagon, $100 COST $250 — GOOD AS NEW. 1126 Park Ave., Park Street Station, Alameda, Cal. CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — in — HALFTONES AND LINE ENGEAVING Artistic Designing". 141 Valencia St. San Pranclsco AN INFLAMED TENDON NEEDS COOLING. AgSGRBINE "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 you can use the horse. S2.00 per bottle, delivered. Book 2-C Free. ABSORBINE, JR., fcr mankind, $1.00 , bottle. Cures Strained Torn Ligaments, ■"aricose Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele, en- larged Glands and Ulcers. Allays pain quickly W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield, Mass. For Sale by — Langley & 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. John Barduhn, formerly of the Thurlow Block John Kavanagh, formerly of the Palace Hotel Kavanagh & Barduhn Merchant Tailors Telephone Market 2002 723 Golden Gate Avenue, Between Franklin and Ckmgli Sts., San Francisco, Cal. POINTERS and ENGLISH SETTERS TRAINED AND BROKEN Broken Dogs and Well Bred Puppies fcr sale. Address E. VALENCIA, 212 North Brown St., Napa, Cal. FOR SALE— GREAT DANE DOG. Seven and a half months' old. Fine stock. Price, $50. J. P. McKENNA, 1124 Pine St., San Francisco, Cal. NEW SULKY FOR SALE A hrand new McMnrray Sulkey — "best grade — never "been nncrated. Call or address F. W. KEILET, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco DIVIDEND NOTICE. CALIFORNIA SAFE DEPOSIT AND TRUST CO., corner California and Mont- gomery Sts. — For the six months ending June 30, 1907, a dividend has been de- clared on all deposits in the savings department of this company at the rate of four (4) per cent per annum, free of taxes, and payable on and after Monday, July 1, 1907. The same rate of interest will be paid by our branch offices, lo- cated at 1531 Devisadero St., 2572 Mis- sion St., 1740 Fillmore St., and 19th and Minnesota sts. Dividends not drawn will oe added to the deposit account, be- come a part thereof and earn dividends from July 1, 1907. J. DALZELL BROWN. Manager. FOB, SALE. Sly B.. green pacer, five years old, gelding, by Lynwood W. (sire of Charley Belden and Sonoma Girl); first dam Dollie by St. Patrick; second dam by Black Ralph; third dam by Overland. Paced mile last year over Pleasanton track in 2:13^, last half in 1:04, last quarter in 30%; has paced quarters bet- ter than 30 seconds. Should pace in 2:10 or better this year. Now at Santa Rosa track in charge of R. Abies. Ad- dress BOBT. DUNCAN, TTkian, Cal. FOB SALE— ALFRED D. 2:12"4. By Longworth, son of Sidney. Al- fred D. is absolutely sound, without blemish; goes without boots; is now in training and has paced miles better than his record this year. He is a first-class racing prospect for the fast classes and a high-class roadster or a matinee horse. He is now in Suther- land & Chadbourne's racing stable at Pleasanton, where he can be seen, and will be driven for prospective buyers. For further information address MBS. A. C. DIETZ, 5403 San Pablo Ave., Oak- land. 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. IMFOBTED HACKNEY STALLIONS At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER. West Orange. N. J. JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Win. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. SKY FOINTEB JB. FOB SALE OB LEASE. Having eight stallions on my hands, I will sell or lease Sky Pointer Jr., son of Sky Pointer, sire of Sally Pointer 2 :0 6 % , dam Juliet D. 2:13%. dam of Irish (4) 2:08% by McKinney. Dark bay stallion, 16 hands, and weighs about 1100. Is now in good shape and ready to .work. Is afraid of nothing and wears no boots. W. G. Durfee worked him a mile in 2:12%. For any further particu- lars address, FBANK S. TTJBNEB, Pro- prietor Santa Bosa Stock Farm, Santa Bosa, 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 Mateo. IteylicKIt As tney want it. COMPRESSED PURE-SALT BRICKS 'n PATENT FEEDERS. —-JAe sane, economical, handy , way of salting animals. - B!LM0NT5MfSMY(D: PATENTEES-MANUFACTURERS' BROOKLYN " THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 20. 1907. I GRAND AMERICAN HONORS 4 AT CHICAGO. JUNE 18 to 21, 1907 J § ' 4' First Professional and tie for first place in tne Grand American Handicap, "by Miles J. Maryott, 96 ex 100. « 4 Second Amateur (tie) in Grand American Handicap, by T. E. Graham, 95 ex 100. m £ Third (tie) in Grand American Handicap, H. E. Poston, 94 ex 100. y 4 First Professional Average (tie), L. I. Wade, 99 ex 100. 9 6 First Amateur Average (tie), C. D. Linderman, 98 ex 100. 9 4 Second Amateur (tie) in Preliminary Handicap, J. R. Graham and T. E. Graham, both scoring 95 ex 100. j ■ Two out of Five men on the -winning Championship Team. J. R. Graham and H. M. Clark. 9 tf Third (tie) in Amateur Championship, J. R. Graham, 1S6 ex 200. 9 * Fourth (tie) in Professional Championship, H. W. Kahler, 186 ex 200. 9 4 THE ABOVE SCOEEb ATTEST THE SUPERIOR SHOOTING QUALITIES OF J | PETERS FACTORY LOADED SHELLS | The HUNTER ONE-TRIGGER WON THE GRAND AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. The contest was open to the world. Ask for our new Art Catalogue in colors. THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Fulton, N. Y. McMurray - McMnrray McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, 531 Valencia St., San Francisco, CaL | Sales Agent for California. McMurray - McMurray I WE FOOL THE SUN | I The ROSS McMAHON | Awning and Tent Co. f * * * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. Camping Outfits for Hunting * * and Fishing Trips. * 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. I Phone Temporary 2030. * For 1908 It is none too early to consider booking to 'McKINNEY" 2:1114 Tour best mare deserves careful study and your selection of a sire for her foal should be correct. mSSoTth^ioS.The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. * •:• •:• * * * * * * * * •:• •:• • * * * * * + •:• .> •:• •:• * The Championship of the United States PROFESSIONAL AGAINST PROFESSIONAL THE BEST PITTED AGAINST THE BEST All contestants standing at the long range of 18 yds. This great race for the Championship of the United States, held at Chicago during the week of June 16. 1907. was won by W. R. Crosby, shooting the FABEEE a VS. with a score of 192 out of 200 targets shot at — 96 per cent. THE PARKER GUN The next highest score, 190 out of 200 targets shot at — 95 per cent, in this same great championship event, was made by Fred Gilbert, also using the PAEKEB GUN. This greatest contest of professionals shows positively the pattern and center of the gun. The F&SXEB GUN shoots where you look. The proof is evident. Surely the OX.I3 SEL1ABLJ!, when put to a severe test, proves what we have always claimed — that the PABKEB GTJW outshoots them all. Send for Catalogue. T. Salesrooms, 32 Warren St. $ * * # * * i •:• -> * * ■5- <• •:• * * •:• •:• •> •> * PARKER BROS., - 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. * CAMPBELL'S EMOLLIC IODOFORM GALL REMEDY IODOFORM FOR , HARNESS S SHOULDER 6AILS. BARBED WIRE CUTS./ (J. CALKS.SCRATCHES AND OTHER (-,■ r / Ml UCUTC nrf.Tfi;i.i t\~.- For GALL BACKS and SHOULDERS, CRUPPER SORES and SADDLE 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. We placed it on the market relying wholly on its merit for success. The sales of 1906 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gail Remedy preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL REMEDY OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is quick and sure for those trouble- some .skin cracks under the fetlock which injure and often lay up race horses. Guaranteed under tne Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 1919. All Trainers Should Keep it in Their Stables. PRICE— 25c, 50c and $1.00 (Read our ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy in next issue of this paper) Jas. B. Campbell & Co., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison St., Chicago, Illinois Sold by all dealers in Harness and Turf Goods. If not in stock ask them to write any Jobber for it. AILMENTS OFTHESKIN. y# Awarded Gold ifedal at California State Fair, 1S92. Every horse owner «-ho 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. Positivelv cures Colic, Scouring and Indigestion. Manhattan Food Co., C. P. Kertel," Pres., 1001-1003 E. 14th St, Oakland, Cal." TALLION 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. Pregnators and all Specialties for stallions. Write for samples and prices. : : : : : MAGNUS FLAWS & CO. 358 Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Saturday, July 20, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 >tt»ttat^;fci>iai>wfcww>»»wj;vj^tti>s*^ Dupont Smokeless MAKES A CLEAN UP Every Trophy and Every Average At the Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' League Tournament, San Francisco, Cal., February 22-24, were won by shooters who used DUPONT SMOKELESS Amateur Averages— A. J. Webb, S. A. Huntley, M. 0. Feudner and C. M. Troxel Professional Averages — R. C. Reed, E. Holling and C. A. Haight. TROPHY WINNER SCORE Reed Trophy S. A. Huntley 40 straight Peters Trophy CM. Troxel 59 out of 60 Roos Trophy T. Prior 63 out of 65 Du Pont Trophy A. J. Webb 64 out of 65 Professional Trophy E. Holling 18 out of 20 E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. PORTLAND, ORE. Established 1802 BERKELEY, CAL. and WILMINGTON, DEL. SEATTLE, WASH. !>WWttareM«MW«WWq«W«WWg>qWW»fflttWMt«MW«MHa^^ 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 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 with dogs and birds inlaid in gold. Send for Art Catalog 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. JAMES A. GROVE (R. R. Syer, 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 for the M. and M. and C. of C. Stakes Developed. 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Starting Payments Due Aug. 4th, 1907 FOR TWO AND THREE YEAR OLDS -in tie Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes--4 -d 5 For the Bace Meeting- To Be Held at Santa Rosa, Aug. 14, 15, 16, 17, 1907 FUTURITY STAKE No. 4, (For Tnree-Year-Olds) ON 3-TSAB-OLI) TK OTTEBS . . ON 3-rEAS-OIB P4CEES .SSO .535 FUTURITY STAKE No. 5, $7000 (For Two-Year-Olds) ON 2-TEAB-OI.D TBOTTEBS $35 ON 2-TEAB-OLD FACF.BS $25 Money Divided. $1250 for Two-Year-Old Trotters, $750 for Two-Year-Old Facers. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner of Trot. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner of Face. Money Divided. $2000 for Three-Year- Old Trotters. $1000 for Three-Year- Old Facers. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner of Trot. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner of Face. $100 for Owner Stallion Sire of Winner of 3-Year-Old Trot When Mare was Bred $100 for Owner Stallion Sire of Winner of 3-Year-Old Face When Mare was Bred Nominators must designate when making payments to start whether the horse is a trotter or pacer. 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All kinds of country horses for sale THE HORSEMAN'S HANDBOOK contents: CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF STALLIONS— The Stall— Pad- dock—Food— Diseases— Exercise— Grooming —Serving Mares— Amount of Service. CAREAND MANAGEMENT OF BROOD MARES— Getting mares in foal— Care during Pregnancy— Abortion- Foaling— Time When Mare is Due— In Season Again— Weaning Colt— Period of Gestation Table. BREAKING AND DEVELOPING OF COLT*— Care Of Colt— Ed- ucating— Feeding— Care of Growing Feet- Breaking to Drive— Developing, Shoeing and Booting. MANAGEMENT OF CAMPAIGNIRS— How to Keep the Kaee Horse in Condition and Keyed Up for a Bace. CARE OF THE FEET— Booting and Shoeing— Bonner's I and Berry's Views. , IARE OF THE HORSE IN SICKNESS— Some Brief, Simple Rules and Remedies. . GA1T1HG ADD BAUN CI NB— Correction of Faulty Gaits j etc. t ANIMAL TAMINC AND TRAINING— Methods Employed by I Gentry in Overcoming Wild Instincts of the I Hor^e and Teaching Him to Learn. STATISTICS— Championship Records of every class —Leading Sires of 2:3d speed— Time of Fastest Milt's by Quarters— List of High Priced Horses —List of Horse Associations and Registers- List of Horse Journals— List of Books on the Horse— Table of all stake winners. Conditions and Dates of Payments on all Futurities, etc. AMERICA* TflOniNG RULEI-The Complete Rules gov- erning Harness Racing with Index, Officially Signed by Secretary \V. H. Knight, also the betting rules. USEFUL INFDRMATIOH— Rules for Admission to Stan- dard Registers. Rules for Laying out Tracks— —Treatment of Horse's Teeth— How to Groom a Horse— About Clipping Horses— Where to Buy Specialties for Horsemen, etc. «~.«..-iPaPer Cover 50c PRICE \ Leatherette Cover $1 ADDRESS BHEEDEP &. SP0&TTUAM SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. $15,000 in Stakes-First-class mile track Arizona Territorial Fair Phoenix, Ariz., Six Days November 11-17, '07 CONDUCTED BY THE TERRITORY OP ARIZONA Entries Close September 15th, 1907 TROTTING and PACING STAKES JTo. 1 — 2:29 CLASS, TBOTTUffG. . . SIOOO No. S — 2:25 CLASS, FACING SIOOO No. 2 — 2:24 CLASS, TSOTTING. . $1000 No. 9 — 2:20 CLASS, PACING SIOOO No. 3 — 2:19 CLASS, TBOTTING. . SIOOO No. 10 — 2:16 CLASS, FACING $1000 No. 4 — 2:14 CLASS, TBOTTING. . S1500 No. 11 — 2:12 CLASS, FACING $1000 No. 5 — 2:11 CLASS, TBOTTING. . SIOOO No. 12 — 2:08 CLASS, FACING $1000 No. 6 — 2:08 CLASS, TBOTTING. . .$1000 No. 13 — 2:05 CLASS, FACING $1500 No. 7 — FBEE-FOB-ALL No. 14 — FREE -T OH -ALL TBOTTING $1000 FACING $1000 ENTRIES CLOSE on SEPTEMBER 15th, 1907. Horses may he entered at any time before September 15th and any record made by horses after they have been entered will be no bar, all horses not entered September 15th must be eligible npon that date. Horses entered prior to September loth, can be declared out on September 15th by written notice to the Superintendent of Speed, and a payment of three per cent. Rules of the American Trotting Association to govern, except as otherwise provided. For entry blanks or further information, address: SHIRLEY CHRISTY, SupL of Speed, Phoenix, Arizona AIR CUSHION No Lameness They fill with air a) each step. That's what breaks concussion, That's what pretents slipping. That's what keeps the foot healthy. That's vhat cures lameness. PADS No Slipping SEE THAT CUSHION? Order through your horse-shoer Revere Rubber Co SOLf M-J^JFACTURE. I Bust' n. San Francisco PRIVILEGES FOR SALE TBOTTING HORSE EBEEDEBS RACE MEETING. SANTA ROSA August 14, 15, 16, 17, 1907 Bids for the following privileges will close August 1, 1907: BETTING (Auction and Mutual Tools. PROGRAMMES. CANDY, FRUIT, NUTS and ICE CREAM. Bids should be accompanied by a check for 50 per cent. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Address P. W. KELLEY, Sec, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Prancisco. 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. FOB SALE — ALFRED D. 2:12%. By Longworth, son of Sidney. Al- fred D. is absolutely sound, without blemish; goes without boots; is now in training and has paced miles better than his record this year. He is a first-class racing prospect for the fast classes and a high-class roadster or a matinee horse. He is now in Suther- land & Chadbourne's racing stable at Pleasanton, where he can be seen, and will be driven for prospective buyers. For further information address MBS. A. C. DIETZ, 5403 San Pablo Ave., Oak- land, Cal. „n cOPAiaa 5 SWA/ CAPSULES Ml D^ Saturday, July 27, 1907.] 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 Mailer at San Francisco Postomce. Terms — One Year *3; Six Months S1.75; 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. DID THAT CURB cause Highball to break and act badly at Libertyville or was the curb the result of his jumping and plunging in scoring, or trotting so fast to make up his lost distance? Highball may be the greatest trotter on earth, but the report of his Libertyville defeat reminds us of the late Senator Stanford's first great trotter, Occident 2:16%, that held the champion trotting record in 1S73. Occident had wonderful speed for his time and could show it in a race, but not so well as in his work. His record was made against time and he was never able to equal it in any of his contests. When another horse had speed enough to carry him a quarter at top speed, the bees in his bonnet would buzz and be would indulge in the wildest of breaks, his driver being compelled to pull him almost to a walk to get him settled. In the famous race between Occident, Blackbird and Sam Purdy at Sacramento in 1872 or 1873, Occident would make those disastrous breaks in the first quarter, and be a distance out, but after recovering his stride would astonish the natives with his speed in an endeavor to reach the flying leaders. At the end of the mile Tennant could urge him to the utmost and he would not break, as the great effort had quieted the "bees," but he failed to win the race, which went to Sam Purdy, a slower but a steadier horse. Highball had the reputation of having been a bad scorer when Jones purchased him, but it was thought Geers had cured those faults, and in his first race his manners seemed perfect. They scored down very fast in the next race a few times and it may have been that Highball's leg was ailing then, but there is a possibility that the trouble was in his head and that the curb was an effect instead of a cause. This is written before the M. and 51. has been raced, and that stake may put Highball back on the pinnacle he occupied before the Libertyville race on the 17th inst. During all her training in California Sonoma Girl never showed any symptoms of nervousness or irritability, and as she possessed the faculty of scoring at faster than a two-minute clip and getting up to this speed in a few strides, if in condition she can make almost any trotter dizzy that is inclined to be so when out-trotted. THE FIRST CALIFORNIA BRED TROTTER to win an M. and M. Stake was the Guy Wilkes mare Siva, driven by John Goldsmith. She won the stake of 1893, which was the fifth since its inauguration in 1889. There were twelve starters in the event that year, Siva winning in three straight heats and taking her present record of 2:13% in the race. Directum Kelly, driven by John Kelly, was the next California bred trotter to win this great classic, which he did in 1898, five years later. There were sixteen starters that year and five heats were trot- ted, the fastest in 2:11%. In 1901 the Palo Alto bred mare Eleata, driven by Marsh, won the race in three heats from a field of fourteen others, and set the record of the stake at 2:08%. Stanley Dillon was the next California bred horse to get first money in the big event, beating eleven others in three straight heats, the fastest of which was 2:11%. Stanley Dillon was driven by Geers in this race and after- wards trotted to a record of 2:07%. Coming as it does, the first large trotting stake of the year and being for horses of the 2:24 class, it has never but once had less than ten starters, and but four times out of eighteen renewals has there been less than twelve horses to score for the word in the first heat. No harness race of the year is as much talked about and speculated on as this one, and it is probably the only trotting race on which a book is made months before its occurrence. There is more search through the country for a horse that is considered good enough to enter and train for the M. and M. than for any other event offered harness horses. It is and has been for years the opening classic of the annual trotting season. And now the last and greatest of ail the II. and M. Stakes has been won by Sonoma Girl, who looks to be the greatest trotter California has yet produced, as many good judges are of the opinion that were she specially prepared for a mile against time the 2:02 of Sweet Marie would be beaten. CLEANER RACING is held nowhere in the United States than is seen on the California Circuit. There is less laying up of heats, and a closer observance of the rules than is found in most sections of the country. One reason is that there is comparatively little betting done on the California tracks. Since a six-months season of running racing was inaugur- ated here in California some thirteen or fourteen years ago, the majority of the sporting fraternity has forsaken the trotting game and devotes its time exclusively to the runners. As soon as the season ends at Oakland in May, the sports that have the price leave for the East or go north to Seattle, while the pikers buy a commutation ferry ticket and make daily visits to the pool rooms at Sausalito, where they play "form" and "tips" until the season opens again at Oakland in November. The trotting game has become too slow for the gamblers, and the re- sult is that harness racing was never so celan or so free from suspicion as it is now in California. Laying up heats is seldom attempted and there are very few cases where drivers, owners or any one else connected with the sport attempt to violate any of the rules. Although nearly all the harness races in California are on the old three in five plan, they are seldom prolonged to more than five heats and the majority end with a less number. At the Breed- ers' meeting of 1905 there were but two races that required five heats to decide and none were longer. Last year there were three five-heat races out of a program of fourteen events. There is no bookmaking at the principal harness meetings in California, all the wagering being done through auction pools and mutuals. A SUCCESSFUL MEETING is in progress at Sa- linas this week and will close to-day, when the horses will move to Pleasanton, where a grand program of harness races will begin on Wednesday next. The entries for the Pleasanton meeting were much more numerous than for the Salinas races, consequently the winners at the latter place will meet new horses when they reach the famous winter training track at the "horse center." The Pleasanton Matinee Club of which Mr. Lee Wells is president and Dr. L. A. Colestock secretary, has been untiring in its efforts to have everything in readiness for the horsemen and the public who are expected to attend in large numbers. There will be accommodations for all, many of the private residences having been turned into rooming houses temporarily, and the trains in and out of the town are so arranged that San Fran- cisco and Oakland people can go up in the morning, attend the races and- return on the train leaving Pleasanton at 5:35 in the afternoon, by which time the racing program will generally be finished. There should be a large crowd in attendance every day. The racing opens on Wednesday. THE PUBLIC in general and horsemen in particu- lar are interested in harness racing wherever it oc- curs, whether it is regular or matinee racing. We would esteem it a great favor if the managers of meetings where trotting and pacing events are held would send us summaries of the races. Small meet- ings are held all over the coast which the local papers often overlook, and if they do report only give the winners and often omit the time. It is impossible for any journal to have a representative at all these meetings, consequently we hope man- agers will see that we are sent a correct official sum- mary of each event. These reports will help to ad- vertise the track and the horses and will be bene- ficial to all concerned and cost nothing but a little time and labor. THE MINNESOTA LAW in regard to giving finan- cial aid to county fairs is a good one. It authorizes Hoards of Supervisors of each county to appropriate a sum for this purpose each year, and provides that the money shall go for premiums on exhibits. Cali- fornia should have such a law and it should not be difficult to secure its passage in the next Legisla- ture. Then if the people of any county desired to aid a local fair, the money could be appropriated from the county treasury. THE NEW. RULES of the American Trotting As- sociation, which move the distance flag up to sixty yards from the finish and provide that a horse need not be driven out at the finish, is working pretty well on the tracks in membership with this associa- tion that have already held meetings in the East. It affords a horse that is interfered with or gets "off badly a chance to save himself, while the bad breakers and poor race horses who cannot finish any closer get what they deserve. BONNIE DIRECT 2:05% is the only California bred horse that ever won the Chamber of Commerce Stake at Detroit. Bonnie Direct accomplished this feat in 1900, and was driven in the race by McHenry. Fifteen starters faced the starter that year and the race lasted for six heats, of which one in 2:10% was the fastest. THE LISTS OF ENTRIES of all the meetings on the California Circuit from Salinas to Sacramento, inclusive, have been compiled and printed in a neat little book for gratuitous distribution. It is publish- ed by the Breeder and Sportsman. GREAT IS SONOMA GIRL. First Trotting Classic of Year Goes to California Mare. Her Owner Wins Thousands. Detroit, Mich., July 25. — Argument that was started when Highball and Sonoma Girl met at Libertyville for the first time July 4th, and continued at the same track later, was carried to its completion to- day at Grosse Point, when the pair met in the $10,000 M. and M. There were some other horses in the event, of course, a field of ten starting, but those eight did not figure heavily, the race from the first being between the California candidate and Geers' entry. Sonoma Girl won so impressively that there was never any doubt that she was the best horse in the race. Highball took the first heat, thanks largely to advantage of racing luck and a very fine bit of teaming by Geers. That heat was negotiated in 2:07%. which smashed the record for the M. and M. set by Eleata in 1901 at 2:08%. Sonoma Girl came right back at them in the sec- ond and set another new mark for the event, one that is likely to stand for a time. She turned the mile in 2:06%, the same figure that Highball made at Libertyville. That track is faster than Grosse Point, and Grosse Point, because of the rain during the week, is not up to its usual speed yet, all of which adds to the merit of Sonoma Girl's perform- ance.- The California mare was favorite, sellir.if at $100 to $50 for Highball. Summaries: 2:08 class pace, purse $1,500 — Kruger, ch g by Mercury- Mary C. (A. McDon- ald) 1 1 1 John A., ch h (Geers) 2 2 2 Judex, b g (McKinney) 3 3 5 Wilson Addition, b h (Cox) 6 4 3 Billy Cole, b g (E. Dickerson) 4 5 4 Bvstander, b g (Hall) 5 6 6 Time— 2:05%, 2:06%, 2:06%. Merchants and Manufacturers' Stake. 2:24 trot. purse $10,000— Sonoma Girl, br m by Lynwood W.-Maud Fowler (Springer) 2 1 1 Highball, b g by Dr. Hooker (Geers) 12 5 Beatrice Bellini, bile m (J. Dickerson) 3 3 2 Marjorie, gr m ( Cox) i 4 3 Margaret 0., b m (Davis) 9 8 4 Sadie Fogg, blk m I A. McDonald I 4 6 dr Kenneth Mc. br h ( Nuckols 1 6 5 dr Claty Latus, ch m (Lesell) 5 9 dr Tolling Chimes, b g (White) 8 7 dr Johnnv, b g (Johnson) 10 dr Time— 2:07%. 2:06%. 2:09%. 2:15 pace, purse $1,500 — Judge Wilson, h g by Gigantic (Spencer I.. Ill Byron Kay. b g ( Geers) 2 2 4 Whiteloek. gr g (Evans and Nuckols).... 5 4 2 Nellie, ch m (J. Dickerson) S 3 3 Cold Steel, Kato, Baronmore, Castanada. Village Boy, Old Maid, Alice Pointer. Moko Tuber, Miss Ab- dell, Glidewood and Gentry Star started. Time— 2:07%, 2:0S%. 2:09%. 2:10 trot, purse S1.500 — Watson, ch g by Hinder Wilkes iLoomis).. 4 12 Lady Resolute, b m by Allerton (Lessell).. 3 4 1 Emboy, b g by Elire I W. McDonald) 13 4 Bonnie Russell. I> h (Curry I 2 2 3 Time— 2:08%, 2:09%, 2:11%. Lou Dillon, Sweet Marie and Sonoma three of a Uiud — hard to beat. 'HE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 27. 1907. » § NOTES AND NEWS DATES CLAIMED. California Circuit. Salinas July 24-27 Pleasanton July 31-August 3 Breeders- Association (Santa Rosa) August 14-17 Petaluma August 26-31 Woodland September 2-7 State Fair (Sacramento) September 9-14 Fresno September 16-21 Hanford September 23-28 Tulare September 30-Oetober 5 Bakersfield October 7-12 Santa Maria October 22-26 North Pacific Circuit. Everett, Washington September 2-7 Centralia. Washington September 9-14 Salem. Oregon (State Fair) September 16-21 North Yakima. Wash. (State Fair) ..September 23-28 Spokane, Wash. (Inter-State Fair) Sept. 23-Oct. 5 Lewiston, Idaho October 7-12 Walla Walla, Wash October 14-19 Boise, Idaho October 21-26 Pleasanton races open next Wednesday. Good racing every day and fast time is assured. The Pleasanton Matinee Club and the citizens of the town generally have made every arrangement to entertain visitors royally. The opening day at Pleasanton "will see some hot contests. The 2:08 pace has eight of the fastest pacers on the Coast entered, the 2:40 trot has a field of a dozen good green trotters, while the three- year-old pace will bring out six grand three-year- olds. The great Aerolite 2:15% will probably be the favorite in this event, but Albert Direda will make him pace to win. Inflammation of the bowels was the cause of Der- bertha's death, according to an Eastern exchange, which states that soon after Dr. Boucher had worked her a mile in 2:07% she was taken sick and died within a week. Dad Trefry's MeKinney stallion Kenneth C. is all right again after a slight illness and can trot three heats in 2:15 or better. MeKinney will get several additions to his list of standard performers in California this year. Col. J. C. Kirkpatrick's MeKinney pacer Charley D.. that James Thompson is training, is one of the best pacers in training at Pleasanton. He. has been miles around 2:12. but Thompson has never called upon him for one as fast as he could show. La Siesta Farm's pacer Friday 2:11%, that raced last year on a curby hock that made him quite lame, is sound and all right this year and looks as if three heats in 2:10 would not stop him. Daedalion will probably not start this year on the California Circuit. His first entry is at Woodland, but James Thompson, his trainer, does not believe he will start him there. Athasham 2:12. according to later reports, did not reduce his record at Libertvville. His heats were in 2:12%; 2:12% and 2:13. He could have gone faster but didn't have to. Can any of our readers furnish us the breeding of a stallion called Archer, by Abbotsford Jr? Any in- formation in regard to where Archer was bred and who bred him will be thankfully received. We de- sire to get the name and breeding of Archer's dam. A mile in 2:06%, with the last half in 1:00 and the last quarter in 29 seconds, is the official time for Sonoma Girl in her Libertvville race. No other trotter ever equaled the time of that last half and quarter in a race. Sonoma Girl, when right, has a license to beat even Sweet Marie after such a show- ing. It is very appropriate that the Pacific Coast Trot- ting Horse Breeders' Association should hold its meeting at Santa Rosa. Both Lou Dillon and Sonoma Girl were bred and reared there. J. J. Rorphuro, the well known artist of this city. reports that his mare Kate by a son of Boots' Kings- ton, has a fine filly by Kinney Lou 2:07%. foaled about the first of June, that is a seal brown like her sire, and a fine large filly and a natural I At the side of her dam in the pasture she has shown nothing but a clear trotting gait. Gateway '_':12'; by Strathway, the California which Henry Helman had over East several »rs ago. is now o I i . S. Shepard of Rhine- :der, Wis. He is in splendid condition and will raced this year. The railroad company has fixed a round-trip rate of a fare and a third from San Francisco, Stockton and San Jose to Pleasanton during the race meeting at the last named place next week. Tickets will be on sale from July 31st to August 3d inclusive, and will be limited for return to August 4th. The pretty town of Auburn, located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, about forty miles from Sac- ramento, is to nave a race track and fair grounds. J. A. Filcher, now secretary of the California State Agricultural Society, formerly resided in Auburn, where he published a newspaper, and is now the sole survivor of a board of trustees, in whom the title to the Auburn race track and fair grounds is vested, the property having been deeded to the board in trust for the people of Auburn. Mr. Filcher, as the surviving trustee, has now executed a lease of the property for five years to Fred E. Brye, D. W. Lubeck, Chas. Keena and John Fulweiler, who will improve the same, enclose the ground with fences and erect sheds and barns that fairs, race meetings and shooting tournaments may be held. At least $5,000 will be spent in these improvements. Horsemen have been looking for some time for a three-year-old pacer to reduce the record of 2:05%, made by the Oakwood Park Stock Farm's Klatawah, brother to Chas. Derby, nine years ago at Louisville, Kentucky, when he started in a field of aged and tried campaigners, and led them to the wire the first heat in 2:05%. the famous Miss Logan 2:06% and others being behind him. Aerolite 2:15%, winner of last year's Breeders' Futurity for two-year-old pacers, is looked upon as the most likely three- year-old in California to do the trick of equaling or iowering Klatawah's record. He is a big. strong fel- low and quarters in 30 seconds seem play for him. He is owned by James W. Marshall of Dixon, Cal., and is trained by Fred Chadbourne of Pleasanton. Vance Nuckols is reported to have a great three- year-old pacing filly in Betty Brent, a daughter of Wiggins, that has already paced a half for him in 1:01%. Prince Direct 2:07. will be seen at some of the half-mile track meetings in Ohio and Indiana in the free-for-all paces. Twenty head of valuable horses, owned by the E. Clemens Horst Company, have died near Tehama within the last three weeks because they cannot shut their mouths. They virtually starved to death. Vet- erinarians say the disease is something entirely new. The first symptom is that the horses go around with their mouths open. They cannot close their jaws or swallow food and drink. Otherwise they are ap- parently well, but at the end of ten days or two weeks they die from starvation. It is strange, how- ever, that only yearlings and two-year-olds are the animals that are stricken. Colts and older horses escape. The only diseased animal that has recovered was an old mare which had only a light attack. The Horst Company estimates its loss at $2,000. Twenty horses out of a herd of 100 have succumbed and no relief has been found. Fortunately the malady is not spreading to adjacent farms. Fred H. Chase & Co. have been awarded the pool selling privilege for the Pleasanton meeting. There is quite a neat sum to be divided between the starters in this year's Breeders' Futurity that are also paid up on in the Crowley Stake. Two races in one will make this stake a very interesting one. Catalogues are out for the great sale of trotting and pacing horses from Oakwood Park Stock Farm, to be held at the sales pavilion of Fred H. Chase & Co.. 478 Valencia street, on Monday evening, August 12th. There are sixty-eight head of horses cata- logued, three, four and five year olds, and all well bred. Some of them should sell for high prices on their breeding alone, for instance, the five-year-old Bowye by Chas. Derby, out of Bertha by Alcantara, therefore an own sister to Don Derby 2:04%, Der- bertha 2:07%. Diablo 2:09%. etc. This filly is not large but is very fast and with little handling has paced a quarter in 32 seconds. There are many other royally bred ones, some young colts well enough bred to head a stock farm. Send to Fred H. Chase & Co. right away for a catalogue of these horses. The lameness with which Sweet Marie was af- flicted on the Fourth of July has disappeared, that is. the mare walks and trots sound, but there is still a slight swelling which is being reduced, says Western Horseman. A consultation of veterinary surgeons was held and they agreed that the chances were all in favor of the sweumg entirely disappear- ing, and that she will soon be as sound as ever. The lameness was probably caused by a slight bruise, caused in shipping, and followed by a slight cold which, of course, settled in the afflicted part. That it will be of only a temporary nature is the hope of all. The mare has more brush than ever and the opinion was quite generally expressed by all who saw her perform that she would establish a new record for trotters without a runner in front. Alfred G. Vanderbilt has accomplished something that no other American amateur horseman has ever before done. He has sold to King Edward of England a pair of prize-winning, high-stepping American bred coach horses. 16.2 hands high, that were bred and raised by George D. King, Springboro, Pa., and bought from his by Mr. Vanderbilt about one year ago. The New England trainer, Ed. Bither. has Mack Mack 2: OS in great shape. The son of MeKinney can equal his record right now. A mile in 2:10% to wagon was nothing more than a jog for him when worked that way a few days ago. says an Eastern exchange. Mr. S II. Wright of Santa Rosa, who bred Sonoma Girl, has a yearling by the same sire, Lynwood W.. ami out of Maud Patchen. that he says is the best colt he ever raised on the farm. This yearling is certainly a big fine fellow with a nice way of going, and as much good looks as anybody's colt. A full sister to that very last trotter. Dr. Ham- mond 2:11%. will be sold August 12th with the Oak- wood Park consignment. She is but three years old, is good gaiied and a nice one. The job of coachman has not yet passed out of ex- istence in Chicago. According to Bit and Spur the Coachman's Benevolent Association has not an idle member in its ranks of 200, and only six of them have been converted over into drivers of autos. Re- cent applications to the association's employment bureau for six coachman and three second men could not be filled, as all members were employed. A commendable effort is now being made to hold a big county fair in connection with the race meeting at Bakersfield during the week ending Oct 12th. The name of the trotting mare Lady Thistle 2:16%, recently purchased for the Crabtree stable, has been changed to Lotta, in honor of her owner. The Santa Maria Racing Association has decided to hold its regular fall race meeting, commencing October 22d and lasting five days. Purses will soon be announced. ihe dead sire Adbell 2:23, holder of the world's champion yearling record, undoubtedly would have proven a great sire had he lived. Three of his get have already obtained records so far this season. John M. Davidson of Xenia, O., who bought Major Delmar. Jr., the only foal sired by Major Delmar 1:59%. before he was unsexed, last spring, says that horse is doing well in the stud at Xenia and is getting a good class of mares. The horse is also being worked and is showing so well that Mr. Davidson is confident he will be able to take a creditable rec- ord in the near future. A fast green pacing mare by Zombro. that has been in the stable of the New England trainer Ed. Bither all the spring, has been shipped west for a campaign over the half-mile tracks. This mare could beat 2:10 before leaving Readville. The gallant old pacer, Princeaway 2:11% by Stein- way, new record made over Belmont Park, Philadel- phia, two weeks ago last Wednesday, comes pretty close to being a world's record for a seventeen-year- old baby. He is owned and driven by R. L. Smith, son of President Alan Wood Smith of the Clearfield. Pa.. Trotting Association. Prineeaway's dam is Princess by Administrator and she is also the dam of Derby Princess 2:08%, Princess Derby 2:13%, and Neva, all trotters. Grace Bond 2:09% picked up a rail a few days ago and the injury will keep her out of her earlier engagements. The one-time futurity winner was in fine form up to the date of the accident, giving every indication of fulfilling the promise of her three-year- old form. The first foal by Kinney Lou 2:07% to be born east of the Rocky Mountains put in its appearance recently at the Maywood Stock Farm. The mother of this youngster is Ellis M.. by Cupid 2: IS, son of Sidney, dam Countess by MeKinney; second dam Miss Valensin (dam of Zarina 2:13%, and Dreyfus 2:17%), by Valensin 2:23. Doble drove Ellis M. a mile in 2:13 and the last eighth in 13% seconds, and considered her a 2:05 pacer. He bred her to Kinney Lou and consigned her to the last Indian- apolis sale, where she was purchased by August TJihlein of Milwaukee. Wis., who sent her to the Maywood Farm to be bred to Sidney Dillon. A splendid three-year-old colt is Lord Dillon, owned by that popular veterinarian. Dr. J. J. Summerfield of Santa Rosa. Lord Dillon is properly named, as he is related to the royal families, his sire being Sidney Dillon, and his dam Roblet 2:12, dam of Bonalet 2:09%, etc., by Robin, grandson of Director, second dam Eveline, dam of five in the list, and grandam of Sonoma Girl, by Nutwood. Lord Dillon is a good looker and will not only trot fast but be a sire if given the opportunity? Visitors at the Breeders' meeting at Santa Rosa next month will have an opportunity of seeing Way- land W. 2:12%. sire of Bolivar 2:00%, the fastest pacer ever bred in California. Wayland W. is kept at Hockings Stable, and W. C. Helman, his owner, is always ready to show him to visitors. The horse has made a good season and is in fine shape. He is a grand looking stallion and his popularity with breed- ers is deserved. : Saturday, July 27, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN The fired-and-blistered on-every-leg trotter, Dr. Frasse 2:11%, is a wonder. He finished third both heats in the race won by Hfghball at Libertyville on the Fourth of July and they say trotted in 2:10 both times. July ISth he was a starter in the 2:12 trot at Aurora, Illinois, won the first two heats and was second in the next three won by Eleanor B. The time was from 2:j.6% to 2:13%, pretty fast for a half mile track. HOW SONOMA GIRL BEAT HIGHBALL. The morning after Sonoma Girl beat Highball at Libertyville, the latter's caretaker found that the gelding had developed a curb. The leg was treated with liniments and during the afternoon Highball jogged sound on it. Judging by the summaries of the races thus far reported from the Great Western and Grand Circuit, laying up heats is a pretty common practice. A printed summary, with no other information, is not to be depended upon in this matter however, for there may be good reasons why a horse finishes ninth in 2:07% and then wins in 2:06%. There is no doubt, however, but many a heat is laid up by the leading drivers on the Grand Circuit, when they think their chances to win the race are bettered by it. Ed. R. Smith of Los Angeles is doing the starting at the Salinas meeting this week. The opening day of the Breeders' meeting at Santa Rosa will have a rattling good program. The 2:14 trot with twelve of the best trotters in the State entered, the $2000 California Stake for 2:24 class trot- ters, and the 2:12 pace Wnn thirteen entries, will fur- nish a program that will be worth seeing. It is the best program for an opening uay the association has ever had. Since the Stockton Driving Club secured the use of the track there and puc it in shape, speeding over it has become very popular with horse owners. Ow- ing to the climate of Stockton being very warm during the middle of the day, speeding does not commence until six o'clock p. m. and continues until dark. Riv- alry is ver een and quite a large crowd gathers each even: to enjoy the sport. Mrs. B. J. Pope, a lady drivei, ns a trotter that has beaten several of the best ro i. .ters owned in the club. All sorts of rigs are used, from the latest model speed cart to the old fashionea buggy. The club's membership is increasing daily. Dextermont 2:20% by Dexter Prince, the trotting gelding that showed such high-class form at Rock- port, O., last fall and was well entered down the Grand Circuit, has gone wrong and is out of train- ing. Chas. W. Winter of Alhambra, Cal., has put his handsome stallion, Andy McKinney, in training again and hopes to give him a fast mark this fall. Mr. Winter has a fifteen months old colt by Direcho, dam a full sister to Andy McKinney, that is a candidate for the Occident Stake of 1909. This colt has had two months work and trotted a quarter in 45 sec- onds, a pretty good starter for a youngster of that age. Highfly and Miss Idaho worked a mile in 2:09% at Salinas last week and finished nose and nose. Trains for Pleasanton leave the foot of Market street each morning at 7:40 and 9:00 o'clock. Re- turning trains leave Pleasanton at 2:15 and 5:35 in the afternoon. A dispatch from Los Angeles, dated July 19th, states: Ascot Park was given a knockout blow to- day, when Judge Houser of the Superior Court con- firmed the legality of the "shoe string" strip annexa- tion to the city. Ascot is in this strip, and the rac- ing people contested in the hope o.f being left to their own devices outside the municipal limits, but it is understood they will accept the decision as final. As the City Council took a firm stand against pool and liquor selling, and, as racing could not be made profitable or even self supporting without them, it is not expected another meeting will be held. The grounds of contest of annexation of the twenty-mile strip were held by the Court to be utterly insufficient to constitute basis of action. A Dodge City, Kansas, paper says: "Rev. J. W. Thompson, who has been pastor of the Presbyterian church at Dodge City for several years, and who is one of the best known ministers in that church in Kansas, will retire from the ministry and will manage a Southwest department for Spirit of the West, a horseman's paper published at Des Moines, Iowa. Rev. Thompson's work in the ministry ex- tends over many years, and a great part of the time has been in central and western Kansas. He is a strong man, and a man of high education, and, by his retirement, the ministry loses one of its best workers. For some years he has written for the horse journals, being always a lover of fine bred driving horses, and he has become one of the leading authorities in this country. He has owned a number of exceptionally fine standard breds that were en- titled to drive with the best of them, but on account of his calling he has never allowed them to claim their place in the racing records. Spirit of the West has secured a man who will add weight to the pub- lication, and whose services will be valuable, both to the publication and its readers." The telegraphic reports of the Libertyville meeting last week were very meager and many of the inci- dents of interest to California horsemen were over- looked. For instance, the name of Charley Belden as a starter in the $1000 purse for 2:08 trotters was omitted entirely, although he was a contender and won third money. The dispatches gave Turley, the Geers entry, credit for being third, but fourth money was his share. Early Alice took the race in straight heats in 2:10%, 2:10% and 2:10, the chestnut gelding being 2-2-4, and Charley Belden 4-3-2 in the summary. This is Belden's first start for 1907, and as he was second in the third and fastest heat he trotted a very good race for the first time out. Early Alice had more speed than any of the others displayed, as after making a break going away in the second heat, she trotted around all the others when the time came and finished all alone. The defeat of Highball by Sonoma Girl furnished several sensational incidents. Besides breaking the world's record for the fastest heat ever trotted by a green mare, and the fastest three heats ever trot- ted by any green horse, Sonoma Girl also trotted the fastest quarter and the fastest half ever trotted in a race, doing the longer distance one heat in one minute flat, and a quarter in 29 seconds, and did this with the most perfect behavior and action. This is part of the official record of the race. High- ball trotted the last half of the first heat in 59 sec- onds, and in the third heat he trotted from the first quarter pole to the wire in 1:31, or at the rate of 2:011-3 for the mile. Here is the way Henry Ten Eyck White describes the race: In scoring for the first heat Highball showed a curious little hopping motion behind that led critics to scan him closely. He evidently was not going with his usual smoothness, but they figured he would "flatten out" when once in full stride. To make the matter worse the starter gave the word with Highball fully a length back of Sonoma Girl, she being half that distance to the rear of Sadie Fogg, which drew the pole, with Sonoma Girl second and Highball third. The other starters were Mar- garet O. and Tolling Chimes. With his horse not going just to suit him, Geers was not in a hurry to make pace, figuring that when he once squared away it would not be much of a trick to pass the pair of mares ahead of him. They traveled thus to the quar- ter in :33, an absolutely slow rate for that class of horses. Down the back stretch there was even a slackening of this rate, the half being reached by Sadie Fogg in 1:06%. Not until the five-eighths pole was abreast of her did Sonoma Girl begin her brush, and Geers, still mree lengths back, pulled open the throttle at the same instant. In a jiffy the fastest two trotters in training were at Sadie Fogg's throatlatch, and the way they sped past her on the crown of the upper turn was a caution. Although they had been at full speed for only an eighth of a mile, the third quarter was trotted by Sonoma Girl in :31, her time there being 1:37%. She still was well ahead of Highball as the turn for home was made, and both horses were extended to the full. Both came steady and true, responding all they knew how to the calls of their drivers, but although Highball gained, he was just back of the mare's sulky wheel as she went under the wire in 2:06%, the time of the final quarter being :29, and of the last half 1:00. Highball, carefully timed, did the same distance in :59. Sadie Fogg was a good third, while Tolling Chimes and Margaret O. were dis- tanced. Highball still ruled favorite in the betting. He sold $25 to $10 before the first-heat, and there was not much change in the rate, it. being argued that Geers had held the mare too cheap, but that in the next heat he would take her over to that half in 1:02 or better and then romp home. In scoring for the second heat Highball broke the first time dowTn, and this action presaged his defeat. He acted as if sore or lame, and it was necessary for Geers to take quite a hold of him to keep him on the trot. Again the starter did a bad job by giving the word when the gelding had a full length the worst of it. But perhaps that didn't matter, as be- fore Highball had gone 100 yards he made a stand- still break, was pulled to a walk, and was more than a distance back of the other horses right then. In the meantime Sonoma Girl had gone on about her business, traveling just as fast as Sadie Fogg made her. For half a mile the brown mare forced the chestnut one to hike in lively style, the watches showing :31% at the quarter and 1:04% at the half. They trotted the upper turn at a 2: OS clip, the time for the three-quarters being 1:36%, with most of the spectators looking at Highball and wondering if he would save his distance. He landed inside the sixty yard flag all right, with Sonoma Girl winning on the bit in 2:08. Separately timed, Highball had trotted from the quarter pole to the wire in 1:33. a 2:04 gait, and the experts decided that this rate of speed, sustained for such a distance, must inevitably put him out of further calculations anent the race. But Highball fooled everybody and got most of the applause at the end of the third mile, although he did not win. As in the second heat, he broke on the first score. Then he came to the wire on fairly even terms with the others and the word was given. But he was not going flat by any means, and immedi- ately made a break. Once more came the nerve racking time for his backers as he jumped up and down. When finally again on a trot it was evident he was out of the race, but the crowd looked for another wonderful exhibition of speed and saw it. So far as first position was concerned, it was Sonoma Girl all the way. Her first quarter was :32, a 2:08 clip. She came back to a 2:10 rate on the back stretch, the half being done in 1:04%. Then she went back to the 2:08 notch, trotting the third quarter in :32 and reaching the three-quarters in 1:36%. All this time Highball was fairly flying in his des- perate pursuit of the two mares. The official rec- ords, of course, tell no story of the wonderful speed flight of this giant among trotters, but the watches were held on him just the same, because, although beaten, he was the sensation of the race. By the time the mares were at the five-eighths pole it was plain Highball was gaining on them at a great rate, and it was not long until his footfalls reached the ears of Capt. Springer, the delicate look- ing but resolute man who owns and drives Sonoma Girl and who loves her as he would a child. He began to urge the mare and she responded gamely with quickened action. Down the homestretch she came at a rate of speed that would have left anything but Highball far in the rear. Geers was teaming his horse with despera- tion, and to the amazement of the crowd, which was already cheering the beaten horse. Highball, in his mighty rush, came to Sadie Fogg and passed her as he would a horse not in motion. For an instant it seemed as if he would overtake Sonoma Girl, but already his stride was shortening, while the mare sped along with undiminished speed. She went un- der the wire in 2:07, having trotted the last quar- ter in 30%, and the race was over. Then the figures on what Highball had done for the last three-quarters of the mile were handed around. He did the distance in 1:31, or at the rate of 2:01% for a mile, the performance being one never before accomplished by a trotter in a race against other horses. To the enthusiasts in such matters there was glory in his defeat, but to Geers, who knows the horse so well, and who knows that a mile in 2:04 would not have stopped him had he staid on a trot, there was no balm in the favorable report on the post-mortem exercises. While admitting that Highball was a wonder, and possibly a champion that would hold his own all the way down the Grand Circuit line, horsemen who made a study of Sonoma Girl and her work said the gelding had nothing on her, even in the way of pure speed, and that while his manners apparently were of the best, he came of a strain of blood that had produced a lot of jumpers. To this was added the fact that Sonoma Girl, after her mile at Los Angeles on Christmas day, has been pretty much let up for the balance of the winter and that after reaching Libertyville she had been given but one mile as good as 2 : 11 before starting against Highball, that was known to have had not less than a dozen miles better than 2:10, and that long before he left Memphis was asked for a repeated workout in 2:10, 2:08, the ease with which he did the second mile settling the question of his purchase by Frank G. Jones at the highest price ever paid for a green trotter. In brief, the adherents of Sonoma Girl claimed that when the horses met after their mare was in order for a corking race they would show a trotter equal to taking the measure of Highball. Their claims were fully made good last Wednes- day, when the mare trotted three heats in 2:06%, 2: OS and 2:07, doing the last half of the first mile in 1:00 and the final quarter in :29. In this mile the mare and gelding did not start their brush until Sadie Fogg, which was in the lead, was at the five- eighths pole, the first half mile having been done by her at the comparatively slow rate of 1:06%. Of course, in talking about the record beating half mile trotted in this heat by Sonoma Girl it should be remembered the official figures do not quite ex- press the full merits of her performance, as the watches registered the first half mile on Sadie Fogg, which was fully a length ahead of the California mare at that point and stopped on Sonoma Girl, which came first to the wire. After Sonoma Girl had shown unexpected speed in the last half of this mile there really was no- chance for a true test of the merits of the two horses, as in each of the succeeding miles Highball broke as soon as the word was given, and while he trotted faster than the mare after regaining his- stride, she won both heats, apparently at her ease, and there is no telling what she might have done had the Geers horse stayed on a trot all the way. A mare that steps the last half of a 2:06% mile in a minute flat, and that comes back two more miles in 2:08 and 2:07 certainly has a chance to show 2:04 in a pinch, and while the unavailing speed of High- ball after he had made breaks was impressive, it may be that had he been on a trot all the way the mare would have trimmed Lim just the same. Buy this one on a "spec." Three-year-old brown filly by Searchlight 2:03%. dam by Chas. Derby, second dam Empress, the dam of King Candenza 2:15% by Flaxtail. This Ally should make a 2:10 pacer next summer. See her at the sale at Chase's August 12th. In answer to a correspondent we will state that we do not know the owner of the horse Madison Jr. by James Madison, nor the horse's breeding dam's side. Perhaps some of our readers c nish the information. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 27, 1907. PLEASANTON PROGRAM. First Day — Wednesday. July 31st. 2:08 Class Pace, Farmers' Stake, $800. W. G. Durfee's br g Kelly Briggs by Bayswater Wilkes. S. C. Kimball's eh m Miss Idaho by Nutwood Wilkes. I. M. Lipson's blk s Dr. W. by Robert Basler. W. A. Clark Jr's. br m Hiss Georgie by MeKinney. Henry Delaney's b m Delilah by Zolock. W. L. Vance's b s Sir John S. by Diablo. I. L. Borden's b s Cresco Wilkes by Nutwood Wilkes. - W. R. Meese's ch s John R. Conway by Diablo. 2:40 Class Trot, Purse $500. F. H. Burke's b m Yolanda by MeKinney. W. T. Montgomery's b s Alto MeKinney by McKin- uey. Sutherland & Eastman's b g Ben Russell by L. W. Russell. Valencia Stock Farm's blk s Amado by Direct Heir. J. Twohig's ch m May T. by Monterey. X. T. McManus' br s Nazon by Xazote. A. L. Charvo's br g Peter Pan by L. W. Russell. W. J. Dingee's br s Ed. McGary by Zombro. I. L. Borden's br s Barney Bernatto by Zombro. Thos. Ronan's r s Birdson by Antrim. C. L. Shattuck's b g Vernanta by Jules Verne. Fred Fanning" s b g Parachute by Altitude Jr. Three-Year-Old Class Pace, Purse $500. J. W. Marshall's Aerolite, br s by Searchlight. W. H. Coombs' Albert Direda, bl s by Robert Direct. J. O. Gerrety's Beulah. ch m by Nutwood Wilkes. L. H. Todhunter's Hymettus, b g by Zombro. E. D. Dudley's Truth, br m by Searchlight. Homer Rutherford's Josephine, b m by Zolock. Second Day. Thursday, Aug. 1st. 2:14 Class Trot, Alameda County Stake, $800. Geo. T. Algeo's b h Bob Ingersoll by Nutwood Wilkes. Ray Bennett's bl g Oro Belmont by Oro Wilkes. Frank H. Burke's b m Vallejo Girl by MeKinney. G. W. Bonnell's br s R. Ambush by Zolock. Wm. Morgan's b g Queer Knight by Knight. Louis Stock's b m Oveta by Caution. J. B. Iverson's b g North Star by Nutwood Wilkes. W. G. Durfee's br s Carlokin by MeKinney. W. G. Durfee's br g Dredge by James Madison. F. P. Ogden's bl s Monocrat by Woodmon. 2:30 Class Pace. Purse $500. Geo. T. Algeo's br m Babe Madison by James Madi- son. C. A. Lowery's q g Little Medium by Dictatus Medium. John Green's b g Billy B. by Son of Alex. Button. A. O. Gott's ch g Mephisto by Diablo. Jas. Sutherland's ch m Opitsah by William Harold. E. L. Hunt's b g Tobasco by Timothy. T. J. Stanton's r m Queen Eagle by Eagle Bird. T. J. Stanton's dn s Eagle Pilot by Eagle Bird. W. G. Durfee's b s Copa de Oro by Nutwood Wilkes. Jas. Thompson's ch g Santa Rita by Diablo. Wm. Duncan's b g Morrie N. by Son of Brigadier. S. H. Hoy's s s Der Teufel by Diablo. C. H. Widemann's b g Fred W. by Robin. Special, Purse $500. Third Day, Friday, August 2d. 2:24 Class Trot, Stake $800. W. C. McCully's eh s Cedric Mac by Nearest. . W. Parson's br m Berta Mac by MeKinney. W. W. Mendenhall's br s Sir John by MeKinney. J. W. Zibbell's br m Fresno Girl bv Seymour Wilkes. W. J. Fleming's b g Hunky Dory by Atbadon. Wm. Morgan's b m Era by Zombro. E. L. Hunt's g s Jim Whitney by Wayland W. W. L. Vance's b m Easter Bells by Diablo. Rice & Blosser's bl m Moorita by Purissima. Dr. E. Northcott's b g Wilmarch, Jr., by Wilmareh. W. G. Durfee's br g Dredge by James Madison. W. G. Durfee's b g Regals by Osito. W. H. Williams' b s Sidonis by St. Nicholas. 2:12 Class Pace, Purse $500. J. W. Marshall's b m Mona Wilkes by Demonio. F. H. Burke's s g Friday by Monroe S. Dr. Wm. Dodge's b g Lohengrin by Charleston. Rice & Blosser's br s Wild Nutling by Wild Nut. C. J. Snyder's br s Jonesa Basler by Hobt. Basler. M. A. Thompson's br m Queen Pomona by Pomona. I. C. Mosher's b g Mandolin by Alcone. Fred Cornebl's br m Mollis Button by Alex. Button. Fred Fauning's b g Victor Platte by Platte. 2:17 Class Trot, Purse $500. Mrs. H. A. Trefry's br s Kenneth C. by MeKinney. .1. O. Gerrety's b m Sally Lunn by Wiggins. W. Mastin's b s Marvin Wilkes by Don Marvin. W. G. Durfee's br s Carlokin by MeKinney. .1. X. Anderson's bl m Delia Derby by Chas. Derby. Fourth Day, Saturday, August 3d. 2:20 Class Pace. Stake $800. F. E. Ward's b m Explosion by Steinway. Geo. T. Algeo's b m Babe Madison by James Madi- son. -old's ch g Diabull by Diablo. '.I . Widemann's bl g Joe Robin by Robin. i. Widemann's b g Fred W. by Robin. Borden's b m Roberta by Robert I. T. W. Barstow's b g Highfly by Nearest. 0. C. Goodin's McGee by Robert Basler. Elmo Montgomery's br g Seymow M. by Diawood. W. J. Fleming's ch g Pilot by Abbotsford Jr. A. L. McDonald's br s Nordwell by Demonio. Jas. Thompson's b s Charley D. by MeKinney. Jas. Thompson's eh g Santa Rita by Diablo. A. M. Davis' b m Lettie D. by Boodle. W. E. Valentine's b m Inferlotta by Inferno. W. G. Durfee's b s Copa de Oro by Nutwood Wilkes. 2:20 Class Trot, Purse $500. W. H. Williams' b s Sidonis by St. Nicholas. F. H. Burke's b m Tolanda by MeKinney. W. T. Montgomery's b s Alto MeKinney by Me- Kinney. J. O. Gerrety's b g Buck by MeKinney. J. Twohig's ch m May T. by Monterey. A. L. Charvo's br g Peter Pan by L. W. Russell. W. G. Durfee's br s Carlokin by MeKinney. W. G. Durfee's br g Dredge by James Madison. 1. L. Borden's br s Barney Bernatto by Zombro. T. F. Judge's b m Hattie J. by Nazote. 2:15 Class Pace, Purse $500. C. Nanny's b g King Athby by Athby. F. L. Barstow's b m Just It by Nearest. Jas. Sutherland's b m Anna R. by Owyhee. James Murray's b g Jim Corbett by Seymour Wilkes. E. L. Hunt's b g Uno by Aptos Wilkes. T. J. Stanton's s g Cooley Creed by Strathmore. C. Whitehead's b m Louisa A. by Hambletonian Wilkes. C. H. Widemann's b g Fred W. by Robin. D. D. McDonald's s m Diabless by Diablo. H. H. Helman's br s Byron Lace by Lovelace. Joe Cuicello's b m Lady Shamrock by Grover Clay. S. H. Hoy's b m Memonia by Demonio. G. W. Bonnell's b m Norda by Mercury. NEWS FROM THE NORTH. BIG PURSES AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA. The Arizona Territorial Fair, which is to be held at Phoenix,, November 11th to 17th. this year, an- nounces a splendid list of trotting and pacing stakes to close September 15th. There are twelve stakes of $1,000 each and two of $1,500 each. The trotters are provided for by the 2:29, 2:24, 2:19, 2:11, 2:08 and free-for-all at $1,000 each; $1,500 is offered for trotters of the 2:14 class. For the pacers there are the 2:25, 2:20, 2:16, 2:12, 2:08 and free-for-all at $1,000 each, while the 2:05 class will compete for $1,500. It is a great program for six days racing and should be very attractive to California horse- owners. Horsemen who raced at Phoenix last year all speak in the very highest terms of the treatment accorded them, and say it is one of the best places to race in America. The track is good, the climate about perfect during November, and the Arizona people are warm suporters of harness racing. Su- perintendent of speed, Shirley Christy, says he de- sires all horsemen to understand that it is the feel- ing of all connected with the Territorial Fair that those of the horsemen who come there shall enjoy themselves and that the officials of the organization will be glad to extend any courtesies they can that a host might show to a guest. A condition of the races that will appeal to many is that while entries close September 15th, a horse may be entered at any time prior to that date and any record he maKes thereafter will not bar him from the event in which be is entered. A NEW YORK IDEA. New York is to have a free clinic and hospital for horses that are ill or disabled and whose owners cannot afford to give them proper treatment. A committee has been appointed to select a site and secure the necessary funds to finance the institu- tion. A similar committee has been appointed to establish a farm upon which fire, police and draught horses, disabled in the service of the city, will be cared for when turned over to the society's care, as provided for by the law enacted by the present Legislature. The two committees will co-operate with an idea to making the farm a temporary home for convalescents from the horse hospital. Horses of cab drivers, peddlers and individual owners of the poorer classes will be entitled to treatment at the dispensary for a nominal fee, or free if circumstances warrant Beyond the relief which the handling by expert veterinarians of hun- dreds of eases of brute suffering will afford, it is believed by the officers of the A. S. P. C. A., that the educational effect of this hospital for horses will prove very valuable. Instruction in the prevention of disease, the proper treatment of minor ailments and in the proper feeding, harnessing and general care of horse flesh will be given by the staff of the institution to all drivers and owners w*ho care to attend its clinics. Ignorance rather than cruelty is the chief cause of horse suffering the society's work- ers maintain, and by this means it is believed much of this may be removed. Jack Curry is said to have the handsome trotting stallion Bonnie Russell 2:10% in great form and that a mile- several seconds faster than his record is easy for him. [Portland Rural Spirit.] J. S. Crane will race his trotter Hank 2:23 this fall. * * * J. "W. Bailey has placed his trotter Red Rock in John Sawyer's stable to be trained. * * * ' Hal B. 2:04% is still doing stud duty at Irvington, and has served over sixty mares this season. * * * Bonnie Tangent 2:23 is working miles in 2:15 over the Salem track, and begins to act like a danger- ous candidate in the $5000 trot. * * * C. A. Harrison, formerly of Victoria, is now lo- cated in Portland, wrhere he will enter into the hotel business. Mr. Harrison is a lover of horses and is the possessor of some good ones. He is now train- ing Niquee, by the great Joe Patchen, dam Oenone 2:11%, by Woodford Wilkes. This is a very prom- ising mare and has lots of speed and stamina. She will start at Salem this fall and continue on the cir- cuit. A youngster that Mr. Harrison is particularly proud of is North Star Pointer, sired by Star Pointer, dam Maid of Del Norte, by Del Norte; second dam Little Maid, by Rockwood; third dam Pocahontas, by Hambletonian Mambrino; fourth dam Maggie B., by Black Stranger. His register number is 45261. * * * A few days since a Rural Spirit representative had the pleasure of seeing a beautiful colt sired by Tidal Wave and out of a mare by Coeur d'Alene; second dam by Alexis; third dam Beulah. by Alta- mont. It was at the home of Ed Keyt, near McCoy, Oregon, and Mr. Keyt has a right to his belief that he has a most promising prospect. He has also another richly bred mare with a young foal, now over at Woodburn to take the horse again. Both the colts are entered in Eastern Futurities and their owner expects them to make good. Mr. Keyt also has on his place five yearlings by Red Seal, all showing up well, besides a good one by the Morgan horse, Lambert Boy. He has some good young horses in training that have been mentioned in the Rural Spirit, and guess they will enter the lists with a good lot for this fall's races. * * * John Sawyer has in his stable a very handsome bay mare, 15.2, five years old, that promises to de- velop into a very fast pacer. She is an own sister to New Moon 2:21% pacing, and Starlight, trial 2:18% trotting. VICTORIA, B. C, RACES. June 20 — 3:00 mixed trot, purse $250 — The Prince, b g (Chapelle) 1 1 1 Cashmount. b g (Madsen) 2 3 2 Sister Stell, b m (McGuirel 3 2 3 Kittie Hart d Time— 2:2S, 2:28%, 2:26. 2:15 trot and 2:20 pace, purse $250 — Elma O., blk m by Red Baron (Chapelle).. 1 14 1 Dan D. (p), eh g by Illinois Chief (Easton) .2213 Gebbie (Lance) 4 3 2 2 Starlight, b g by Dark Night (Hawk) ..3434 Time— 2:25, 2:26%, 2:29, 2:30. June 21 — 2:35 trot and 2:40 pace, purse $250 — Directzone, b g (Easton) 1 1 1 Max Del. b g (Chapelle) 2 2 2 Dr. H., b g (Mitchell) 3 3 3 Time— 2:33, 2:42, 2:27%. June 22 — 2:25 trot and 2:40 pace, purse $250— B. C. King, b h bv King Patchen (Hollins- head) 1 2 1 1 Queen Victoria, b m (Chapelle) 4 1 2 4 Minnie Jerome, b m (Riplinger) 3 3 5 2 Cashmount, b g (Madsen) 2 5 4 3 Starlight 5 4 3 5 Kitty Hart 6 d Sister Stell d Time— 2:26%, 2:25%, 2:28%, 2:29. o VANCOUVER, B. C, RACES. Highball 2:06% and Dan S. 2:07% took their rec- ords in races for purses of $400. Probably no other instance can be mentioned where two green ones beat 2:10 to get a part of such small purses. Free-for-all trot or pace — Dan Dee 2 1 1 1 Elma 0 1 2 2 2 B. C. King 3 3 3 3 Time— 2:23, 2:25, 2:25, 2:28%. Trot or pace, 240 class — Altamount 1 1 Bady L 2 2 Mackie Richmond 3 3 Time — 2:33, 2:35. Trot or pace, 3:00 class — Cashmount 7 2 1 1 Winnie G 1 2 2 Mackie Richmond 3 3 3 Time— 2:29, 2:30%, 2:31%. Trot or pace, 2:30 class — Dan Dee '. 1 1 Prince : 2 2 Queen Victoria 3 3 Time— 2:29%, 2:25. o ■ The Park Driving Club will hold matinee races at the three-quarter mile track in Golden Gate Park this afternoon. California's favorite hot weather drink is Jaskson's Napa Soda. Saturday, July 27, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN SALINAS MEETING OPENS. Fresno Girl Defeats the Favorite, Dredge, for $800 Purse. A large crowd was in attendance on Wednesday, the opening day of the Monterey Agricultural Fair and Race Meeting at Salinas track, which was in good shape for the two harness events that made up the program for the afternoon. These were the 2:24 class trot for a purse of $800 and the 2:16 pace for which $300 was the amount of the purse. Ed R. Smith of Los Angeles was the starter. In the 2:24 trot W. G. Durfee's Dredge, by James Madison, ruled the favorite on his performance at San Diego a few weeks ago, where he won his race in straight heats and stepped the last mile over a slow track in 2:14%. In the pools Dredge sold for $10 to $5 for the other five starters in the field. He took the first heat in a jog in 2:19%. The next heat, however, J. W. Zibbell turned his mare Fresno Girl loose after getting away badly, and although she was at least five lengths behind Dredge at the half in 1:07, she beat him home and forced him to a break in the stretch, the mile being nearly five seconds faster than the previous one. She took the next two heats after a desperate fight in the stretch in each in 2:15% and 2:16%. The pacing event resulted in another downfall for the favorite, Just It. T. W. Barstow's mare had worked a mile in 2:09% the week previous and was "thought to have a cinch on first money. The Ham- bletonian Wilkes mare, Louisa A., owned by Mr. C. J. Hebert of Salinas, had the speed of the three starters, however, and won in straight heats easily, the best time being 2:15%. Just It took third money. The summaries: Trotting, 2:24 class, $S00— Fresno Girl, br m by Seymour Wilkes (Zibbell) 5 1 1 1 Dredge, br g by James Madison (Durfee) 13 2 2 Parachute, b g by Altitude Jr. (Stewart) 6 2 3.3 Ollie B., ch m by Nutwood Wilkes (Gray) 2 4 5 4 Monocrat, b s by Woodmon 3 5 4 5 Amado, blk s by Direct Heir 4 6 d Time— 2:19%, 2:15%, 2:15%, 2:16%. Pacing, 2:16 class, $300— Louisa A., b m by Hambletonian Wilkes (Whitehead) 1 1 1 Norda, b m by Mercury (Bonnell) 2 2 3 Just It, b m by Nearest (Barstow) 3 3 2 Time— 2:15%, 2:15%, 2:21%. The second day of the Monterey Fair race meeting drew a large attendance, but the races proved rather tame, as they were won in straight heats and the winners did not have to show the limit of their speed to win. The card for Friday, however, is an ex- cellent one -and a record attendance is expected, as the local favorite, North Star, will start. Summaries: 2:10 class trot, purse $400 — Coronado, by McKinney (Durfee) 1 1 1 Princess, by Eugeneer (Whitehead) 2 2 2 Time— 2:17, 2:17%, 2:17. Pacing horses without records, purse $300 — Opitsah, by Wm. Harold (Chadbourne) 1 1 1 Babe Madison, by James Madison (Algeo) ..222 Albert Direda, by Robert Direct (Coombs) d Time— 2:16%, 2:20, 2:16%. BLUE RIBBON MEETING. Reproachless, a black mare by Direct Hal, dam Regent's Last by Prince Regent, won the Chamber of Commerce Stake on Tuesday, the opening day of the Blue Ribbon meeting at Detroit. The race this year was on the three-heat plan and after finishing ninth in the first heat, which was won by the bay gelding Bonanza in 2:07%, Reproachless won the next two in 2:06% and 2:06%. The track was heavy from the rain of Monday. Geers' pacer, Dan S., was favorite for the race, but after finishing seventh in the first heat was distanced in the second. The Horseman's $3000 stake for 2:14 trotters went to Fedora's Athol, a chestnut stallion by Palo Alto Chimes. He won the first and second heats and was third in the final heat, which was won by Gen- teel H., son of Gambetta Wilkes. In the 2:18 trot Carlo, a black gelding by Bellini, won two heats and the final was taken by Chas. DeRyder's brown gelding Wild Bell by Wildnut. One of the spectacular features of the day was the fire that started just after the second heat of the Chamber of Commerce had been decided. For a time it threatened to wipe out the entire row of stables. The damage was about $2000. The sum- maries: 2:14 trot, the Horseman stake, $3000— Fedora's Athol, ch h by Palo Alto Chimes (Hopkins) 1 1 3 Genteel H., br h by Gambetta Wilkes (W. McDonald) ' 4 2 1 Silver Band, blk g (McGuire) 7 4 2 Quintel, b h (James) 2 6 7 J. J. M. Jr., Lilly Stranger, Marechal, Dr. Charlie and Tom Moore started. Time— 2:11 3-5, 2:11%, 2:11%. 2:13 pace, Chamber of Commerce stakes, $5000 — Reproachless, blk m by Direct Hal-Regenf s Last (Starr) 9 1 1 Bonanza, b g by Alfonso Vincent-Nona Kirtz. (Thomas) , 1 10 2 Leland Onward, b h (Murphy) 2 2 4 Major Mallow, b g (Mallow and Snow) 3 4 6 Hidalgo, Tommy H., Lady Patch, Billy Seal, Shau- ghran, Requisition, Tommy Grattan and Dan S. started. Time by quarters: First heat — 0:32, 1:04, 1:35, 2:07%. Second heat— 0:30, 1:03, 1:35, 2:06%. Third heat— 0:32, 1:04, 1:35, 2:06%. 2:18 trot, purse $1500— Carlo, blk g by Bellini (Dickerson) 1 1 3 Wild Bell, br g by Wild Nut (DeRyder) 4 4 1 Amos, b g (McHenry) 2 2 4 Sarah Hamlin, br m (Packer) 6 7 2 Lawretta, Red Bird, Dr. Ives, Sunline and Baron Arnold started. Time— 2:11%, 2:11%, 2:12%. HUMBOLDT COUNTY NEWS. Humboldt Dillon, the young stallion by Sidney Dil- lon, did a fine business in the stud this year. The foals which were dropped this year are all large, well shaped and are mostly all marked after the horse. Robert Noble is at the Ferndale track working Humboldt Dillon for the 2:30 and 2:25 classes. He has not stepped any fast miles as yet, but is ex- pected to give a good account of himself this fall. Noble is also working his two-year-old filly by Humboldt Dillon, dam Viola by Diablo 2:09%, sec- ond dam Iora 2:11% by Ira. She is a nice going pacer and is a good representative of her sire. Also quartered at the Ferndale Fair grounds are Ernest Bartlett, who is working a four-year-old colt by Mustapha, dam by Grand Moor, and Bunkum by Dudley 2:16, dam by Ha Ha. W. B. Alford is working his two mares, half-sisters, four and five years old, by McKinney and Monterey Jr. 2:21, dam by Gossip. They are both nice going colts. The McKinney is a trotter, the other a pacer. Mr. Alford is well pleased with them and is justified in his pleasure. Matt Zahner is working Nil Friel's mare Betsy Waldstein, by Waldstein, for the free- for-all. This mare worked a mile last fall in 2:18, and 2:15 is expected of her before she goes into winter quarters. ■ — o CONCORD RACES, July 14. The races held at the Concord track July 14th, at- tracked a large crowd. People came from San Fran- cisco and Oakland, as well as from all over the county. A strong wind was blowing, which caused much delay in starting the races, and also interfered with the time made by the horses. The races seemed to give general satisfaction. Following is the sum- mary: For road horses in the district, purse $40, two moneys — '$25 and $15 — Nellie G. (Harlan) 1 1 1 Billy Moore (Perry) 2 2 3 Ohio (Foley) 3 3 2 Rees Jones' Emancipation and Captain Durham's Dr. i-oyle also started. Time— 2:41%, 2:32%, 2:40. 2:30 class, purse $75, two moneys — $50 and $25 — Ray Wilkes (Smith) 1 1 1 Dynamite (Sehottless) '. 2 2 2 Hunkey Dory (Galindo) 3 3 3 Time— 2:32, 2:30, 2:32. Running, half-mile, purse $75, two moneys — $50 and $25— Janet ( Captain Hackett) 1 Lacarue (Foley) 2 Egyptian Princess (O'Rourke) 3 St. Fleur (Stanley) 4 Dr. Sherman (Stanley) 5 Sorrel Dan (Benson) 6 Time — 49 seconds." Starter — T. G. Smith. The pacing horse Pilot was brought out and driven an exhibition mile in 2:20. Track fast, but wind very bad. P. J. Horgan, W. J. Fleming and Frank Hammett acted as judges and timers. — Transcript. o QUALITY OF COURAGE. Possibly there is no single racing horse character that is so much misunderstood, both by laymen and experts, as that of courage. We have become accus- tomed to talking and writing about game horses and high couraged horses which are in fact wanting in courage. They do the thing we admire, and then we say they are game, are horses of grand courage. The quality to which we refer when we speak of a game horse is a most admirable one, but it is not born of courage. It is just as valuable under its proper name as it is under the misnomer it has mas- queraded in for so long a time. It may be that it is well enough for general purposes to continue to regard horses as game or high couraged when they perform as we think a game horse should. So long as we understand the thing for which the name stands, it may be said it would avail nothing to dis- turb the name. Still, it may be further said that it is just as well to call things by their right name, for nothing is gained by the use of a misnomer. Moreover, breeders and owners should know that their horses are not high couraged, or game when they do the thing that is inspired of some other quality. Courage in its purest form is that absence of fear and willingness to fight back under punishment so well ' expressed in the gamecock or bulldog. The gamecock, unless he has been cowed, will fight back until he dies. So will the bulldog. Strike a bulldog of the fighting type and he will fight back, rather than do the thing he is ordered to do. Hit a high gouraged, game man, and he will hit back, and con- tinue to fight in the face of severe punishment. The high couraged child does not readily do the things he is asked to do. He has a will of his own, born of his courage, and he is not afraid of a whipping. The timid or docile child will do what is required of him to escape punishment. Even though he does not wish to do the thing required of him, he will take the lesser punishment to escape the greater. Men who battle in the ring are usually possessed of high courage, but it is a fact well understood by pro- moters and trainers that some of the most reliable of pugilists are docile, timid men. Such men have a better -control of themselves than those of the bulldog variety. They train better and in the final contest rely upon their judgment rather than upon bulldog courage. Police reporters who write up a horse race for the first time are almost certain to talk about the game way in which the racing horse responded to the whip. As well might we say the game man ran with all his might when he was hit in the eye, or the timid rooster, after the spurs were buried in his breast, fought back with desperation born of his timidity. The high couraged horse does not take the whip kindly any more than a game rooster does the spurs. If the horse is game enough he will feel more like fighting the whip than he will like trying to win a race for the man who struck him. The moment courage is aroused in man or horse, that courage carries with it the fight feeling. Not the feeling to do what is desired, but the feeling to fight whoever is applying the punishment that aroused the courage. Horses of exceptionally high courage may not be aggressive enough to seek a fight or indulge in one on small provocation. But the fighting spirit is there, and if pressed far enough the high couraged horse will have his way, even if he must fight. If he is game enough, he will quit when he has had enough of the sport of racing, no matter what his driver may desire. Most of our well bred harness horses have a lot of racing enthusiasm that makes them race on even after they begin to feel the exhaustion from the hard work. If they are of a gentle, docile disposi- tion, they will respond to the whip after they have faltered toward the end of the race. Disposition is an important factor in a race horse. Those horses which are docile by nature may be trained into good condition more easily than those which are high couraged and have the selfishness and assertiveness that goes with courage. The highcouraged horse wants to have his own way about things in general. When he is crossed he frets or fights in one way or another. The gentle horse falls easily into the ways that are marked out for him. He does little fretting, and when called upon in a race to give up his last ounce of racing energy, he responds nobly. The tired horse which really re- sponds gamely to the urging of his driver, asserts himself and fights to maintain his selfish desire to quit, rather than go faster. The docile horse, the gentle horse, the kindly dis- posed horse which makes no show of courage or its allied characters, is the horse that will go as his driver desires him to go in any part of the race. And in the final burst will go cheerfully to the limit of his physical powers. — Chicago Horseman. HORSES IN DRAMA. The racing drama has taken a new. lease of life. "The Futurity Winner," written by Edmund Day, who wrote "The Round Up," is succeeding better in the vaudeville theaters than it ever has succeeded before. "In Old Kentucky," which has grown to a green old age, has just closed one of its most prosperous seasons. Lily Langtry has added to her racing stable. Viola Allen has enlarged her stock farm in Kentucky, where she raises racing horses, and racehorses re- cently have been amed after Fay Templeton, "The Little Cherub," which is Hattie Williams' musical comedy, and other stage people and stage plays. Actors and horsemen always have been friends. Players like the geegees about as well as they like anything outside of the theater, and many of them any many managers have done well in introducing racing dramas to the public. "The Great Brooklyn Handicap" was one of the first of the racing plays. That was an American made play. "The Sporting Duchess" came from England. Dion Boucicault wrote "The Jilt" and "The Flying Scud," both of them racing dramas. Young Mr. Wheelock, who starred in George Ade's "Just Out of College," played before that the fine part of the jockey in "Lord and Lady Algy." This was the jockey that was in training but could not resist the temptation to smell at the brandy de- canters. "Checkers" and "The Suburban" both made a lot of money when they were first produced, and both of them kept up the winning stride long after many other plays which had been produced at the same time had given up the struggle. William Gillet it was who invented the machine which makes it possible to simulate with great ac- curacy the noise of a horse galloping down the or up the road, or across the road, as the case be. Gillet's invention has been used in many with which he himself had nothing to do. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 27. 1907. 4 tMsMsMsMsAMfeM* 4 i 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT ? 9 ROD, GUN AND KENNEL 4 «'<«<«»***»»**«**»«**»*^*»***«**;«*'««i« ««V«4««*«««<«««««««W«««<««««««««w««w«5 THE GAME WARDEN OF TO-DAY. (By R. Yy\ Williams. Jr.. Assistant. Biological Survey, in the Tear Book of the Department of Agriculture). (Concluded From Last Week.) Powers. — The powers exercised by the wardens of the present day are very extensive. Indeed, were it not so, enforcement of game laws and the conse- quent preservation of game would be. impossible. It is the exception now for a State to withhold from its game wardens the right to arrest without warrant persons found in the act of violating the law, and a number of States confer upon their wardens the right to search summarly any place where they sus- pect contraband game to be concealed. In New York the power of search without warrant under the game laws is granted to game protectors, but is withheld from peace officers, who otherwise exercise all the powers of protectors in the enforcement of the game laws. Several States have excepted dwellings from the general warrant of search, thus preserving the ancient and time-honored sanctity of the home. While the warden may be lawfully invested with broad powers, it behooves him to use tact and discretion in exercising them, so as to give no just grounds for complaints of oppression. In Michigan and Wisconsin wardens are author- ized to conduct prosecutions in the courts in the same manner and with the same authority as prose- cuting attorneys, and in Oklahoma and West Vir- ginia they may do so without the sanction of the prosecuting attorney. In Tennessee the State warden may compromise or discontinue cases where the violations are technical or where he believes the prosecution or fine would be oppressive. In Maine the commissioners of inland fisheries and game may entirely prohibit the taking of any kind of game in any part of the State for a series of years, not exceeding four. These are some of the extensive powers granted wardens, and they illustrate the position of the service at the present day. In this connection may well be quoted the instructions given the deputy and county wardens of Michigan by the game warden of that State: The proper observance of the fish and game laws de- pends almost entirely upon the vigilance and good judg- ment of the county and deputy wardens. Keep your eyes and ears open for violations, but do not be too hasty in acting upon what you hear. Be careful not to let the public know your plans. Be vigilant and fearless in enforcing the laws, but try to do so without being ob- noxious. Be gentlemanly at all times. Show no favorit- ism, and be especially careful that all persons are treat- ed alike. It is important that the people should be awakened to the importance of respecting the laws for the preservation of fish and game. Use your influence to arouse public sentiment in this respect. Special Equipment. — The equipment of the game warden differs very little from that of other officers who enforce criminal statutes, but on account of the character of the territory to be patrolled several States in the past few years have provided launches for wardens doing duty on water courses. Massa- chusetts for several years has kept in service along the coast a naphtha launch, the efficiency of which the commissioners of that State aeclare to be equal to that of a hundred men. The Audubon Society of North Carolina, an incorporated body, which, under the terms of its charter, administers the game laws in that state, maintains a launch for the use of its wardens along the Atlantic Coast. This boat is used in winter for patrolling the ducking grounds in the larger inlets along the Coast of North Caro- lina, where wildfowl resort in great numbers and are extensively shot for market; and in summer it does duty in the region about Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke and aroynd the islands in Pamlico Sound, where large numbers of sea birds rear their young. The game commissioner of Illinois has recently pro- vided a cabin cruising launch for the use of the wardens along the Illinois River, and early in 1906 New York authorized the purchase of a steam or electric launch for the use of the two game protectors on Jamaica Bay and adjacent waters, and appro- priated $1,500 for the purpose. The Police Department of the District of Columbia maintains a launch for service on the Potomac River largely to enforce the game laws on the marshes along the river. The National Association of Audubon Societies, always desirous to co-operate with game wardens, owns a launch with which its warden patrols the southern coast of Florida in the interests of the non-game birds of that State; and in Louisiana its warden, who has supervision of the Breton Island Reservation in the Gulf of Mexico, is the owner and captain of a schooner which he uses in his work of protection. Civil Service System for Wardens. — With increas- ing necessity for enforcement of the game laws and the corresponding intricacy of these laws arises in- creased necessity for more intelligent officers to exe- cute .hem. The ciyil service rules, which have worked so well in other departments of the State c'ove" nment, have recently been applied to the game tments of Massachusetts and Wisconsin, and example will, without doubt, soon be followed jiher States. The system, besides insuring a higher grade of officers, has the advantage also of eliminating politics from the service. An examina- tion of the questions propounded to candidates for the position of game warden in Wisconsin shows that in that State great importance is attached to ability to endure exposure and hard physical exer- tion. Some account is taken or the applicant's familiarity with the game laws and conditions in his territory, and enough arithmetic is required to test his ability to keep his accounts. On the other hand, in Massachusetts less importance is attached to physical endurance, but applicants for the posi- tion of deputy fish and game commissioners are required to answer exhaustive questions on their powers and jurisdiction under the game laws, and in relation to the preliminary procedure in the courts. Applicants should be examined upon the subjects usually included in the common school course. Physi- cal fitness and such previous experience as would be serviceable in the position sought should be given due weight. Other qualifications being equal, the applicant who is an experienced hunter should com- mand precedence over one who is not. In order to secure the largest measure of efficiency in the game department, civil service questions should be framed to test the applicant's qualifica- tions to perform any and all services likely to devolve upon him in the performance of his duties. They shold elicit his knowledge of the powers, duties and jurisdiction appertaining to the position of war- den and the methods of procedure in case of viola- tion of the game laws. He should have a general knowledge of the object of game laws and should show fair acquaintance with the fauna of his terri- tory, especially with the species classed as game; he should be familiar with the limit of hunting sea- sons, with prohibited devices and methods, limi- tations on amount of game permitted to be killed, and rectrictions on hunting by residents and non-residents, and on sale and transportation. If the examination is for. one of the higher positions in the service, such as chief warden, the applicant should know something of the decisions of the higher courts in cases involving game, at least in his own State. Associations of Wardens. — In the early part of De- cember, 1S92. the fish and game wardens of the two Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illi- nois met in convention at St. Paul.' Minn., for the purpose of considering a uniform game law for the States mentioned. A bill providing for such a law was agreed upon, but failed of adoption in the several States. Since this meeting similar conven- tions have been held ' in other sections of the country, with like objects in view, but no permanent association was organized until July 21, 1902, when the State wardens and commissioners of Colorado. Minnesota, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming, together with several other persons interested in game pro- tection, met at Mammoth Hot Springs in the Yellow- stone National Park, pursuant to previous agree- ment. A permanent organization was effected under the name of the National Association of Game and Fish Wardens and Commissioners. Papers were read and discussed on various phases of game pro- tection, spring shooting, hunting licenses, export and sale, bag limits, and the right of search. The primary object of the association was to secure co- operation between the States. The constitution adopted made all State and Federal game officials eligible to membership, and fixed the entrance fee at $10. The discussions at this meeting had a marked effect upon subsequent legislation and have resulted in more subsequent enforcement of the game laws. This association was re-organized on February 11, 1904, and, with dues reduced to $5, now numbers among its members the State game officials of most of the States where such office exists. A personal acquaintance with the deputy and county wardens in the State is always of great ad- vantage to the State officer in the administration of his duties, and in recent years several officials have called conventions of their deputies for this end and to discuss matters pertaining to their duties. One of the first meetings of this character of which the writer has any knowledge occurred in Montana in 1901, shortly after the creation of the offices of State and district game wardens, and when, in compliance with the summons of the State game and fish warden, the eight deputies met at his office in Helena for the purpose of mutual acquaintance and instruction by him in the duties of their posi- tion. Quite the most notable and successful of these conventions met in the Amory Building at Spring- field. III., on aJnuary 26, 1904, pursuant to a call is- sued by the game and fish commissioner of that State. There were seventy-five wardens present, and after organization the commissioner stated that the object of the meeting was to become acquainted, discuss matters of general interest in game protec- tion, study carefully the new game law in order that all might understand its provisions, and out- line a general policy for its enforcement. Some very interesting and important papers touching various phases of bird and game protection were read and discussed, and. new legislation was pro- posed, some of which was enacted at the following session of the Legislature. Perils of the Warden's Position. — The record of fatalities incident to the warden's official life testi- fies to the perils of the position. Exposure to inclement weather, with attending discomforts, may be reasonably accounted part of the chances a warden assumes when he enters upon the duties of the office; but conditions should not be such as to com- pel the risk of surrendering his life to the depravity of his fellow-men. Yet such is the fact. Several deputies and other officials have been killed within recent years while in the discharge of their duties. In not a few cases the culprits have received merited punishment for their crimes and have been sentenced to prison for longer or shorter periods. In other instances they have gone unpunished, as in the case of a plume hunter who killed a Florida warden while he was attempting to arrest him for shooting herons in a colony of nesting birds and who escaped through refusal of the Grand Jury to indict him. In cases of miscarriages of justice like this, however, it should be remembered that game laws and game wardens are of comparatively recent origin in the United States, and that only a short time ago the popular idea respecting fish and game was that wherever found they were almost as much the prop- erty of the individual citizen as the air we breathe. The creation of a healthy public sentiment every- where in regard to the protection of game and the enforcement of game laws is only a matter of time, and the wonder is, not that violations of the law, fol- lowed by occasional tragedies, occur in remote dis- tricts, but that respect for the law is so widespread, co-operation so general, and that the cause of bird and game protection has advanced so far in public estimation in such a short time. The most serious problem the warden of to-day has to contend with in some sections of the country is the control of certain classes of immigrants who in increasing numbers infest the woods and fields of some of our Northern States at all seasons intent upon the slaughter of all kinds of birds. They set at defiance the game and trespass laws, and to warn- ings not to hunt upon the farmer's land they some- times respond with the use of weapons, occasionally with fatal results. The seriousness of the situation is echoed in the following paragraph from the report of the Board of Game Commissioners of Pennsyl- vania for 1904: We are deeply impresse'l with the grave condition that surrounds the enforcement of our game laws in communities where the foreign element • * * is in any force, and recognize in this question the most serious one we are compelled to meet. This class seems pos- sessed with the same purpose throughout the State, and is the most persistent and determined in not only viol- ating the law. but in resisting arrest and attempting to evade punishment after they have been arrested. Hardly a week passes without an assault of some kind upon our officers from these people. Conclusion. — It will be seen from the foregoing that game wardenship in this country has reached its present state of efficiency within a comparatively short time. Beginning with the very local moose wardenship in Maine in 1852. the service has been gradually extended in scope and purpose until now there is' scarcely a locality in the United States where a game warden is not in service — scarcely a wild bird or animal which does not come under his protection. This satisfactory condition has not been attained without a struggle. Many obstacles have been placed in the way of progress by an unwilling, because unin- structed, public and these have been overcome only by the persistence and devotion to duty of those who have occupied the office during the formative period. The game warden of to-day should recognize this obligation to his predecessors and endeavor not only to maintain but to surpass the high standard estab- lished by them. Some of the former antagonism against game laws still persists, and in certain parts of the country the wardenship is yet in an experimental stage; but it may be safely predicted that in the near future every State in the Union will have established its game department on a footing with its other exe- cutive offices. In spite of its growing importance and power, however, the office of game warden is a difficult one to fill, and it is the duty of every good citizen to lend this important public servant every assistance and encouragement in the discharge of his duties. o Black Bass Destroyed. — A Hanford sportsman has called our attention to the fact that thousands of black bass, the delicious fish which has become plen- tiful in Kings River the past year, is being destroyed in large numbers by their swimming out into the irrigating ditches, where they all perish — none of them ever get back into the river. -One farmer's wife stated the other day that they had plenty of black bass at her house foi a while; the fish had come into the ditch, from which they get water for irrigation, and when the ground was flooded with water there- from many fine bass floated out onto the irrigated land, and all the farmer had to do was to pick them up; many, of course, perished without being of use to any one. This waste of that splendid food-fish could be avoided if the headgates opening out from Kings River were screened. The supervisors should see to it that this is done. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Saturday, July 27, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN GRASS VALLEY CAMP STEW. On July 17th, Bunker Hill Day, the Grass Valley Sportsmen's Association members and guests held one of their famous annual "camp stews" at the Dike- man ranch, in Penn Valley, twelve miles west of Grass Valley. It was the twenty-eighth annual outing of the club. If anything, the affair excelled former occasions of the kind, if that is possible; this unique and most pleasurable outing of Northern California sportsmen was brought to a close just as the sun was sinking behind the Western hills. As early as 3 o'clock in the morning vehicles filled with jolly fellows began to leave the city for the scene of the camp stew. They had been preceded the evening before by members of the club who were responsible for the preparatory arrangements, and when the majority of the invited guests began to arrive early in the morning a tempting breakfast had been prepared and the aroma of the coffee and the rich odor of cooking meats filled the cool morning air and vied with the pine-scent from the forests. As early as 6 o'clock the grounds began filling up and breakfast was being served. That breakfast is some- thing one seldom has an opportunity to enjoy. Even the most confirmed dyspeptic is tempted and he for- gets his ailment in the enjoyment of the plenteous viands which courteous waiters bring him. Thick, rich, juicy steaks, without number, chops and cutlets, done to a turn, crisp bacon, sweetbreads, ranch eggs, aromatic coffee, with rich cream, bread and butter and salads was the menu which tempted the appetites of the hungry epicures. After appe- tites had been satisfied the serving of breakfast was closed at 10:30 and the members of the club gave themselves over to enjoying the occasion. There was no set program, each person choosing to do that thing which pleased and amused himself best and afforded entertainment for others. Some went hunt- ing, some engaged in target practice, others in games and sports, while still others listened to songs, speeches and story-telling. The Grass Valley band furnished pleasant musical numbers at intervals. So the hours of the day whiled away until the middle of the afternoon, when dinner was announced and the hungry sportsmen came trooping from all directions to participate in the enjoyment of the grand stew, served to the expectant guests from the steaming kettles over which Chef Maurice O'Connell and his efficient corps of aids had practiced their best know- ledge of the culinary art. There was an abundance for all and plenty of various refreshing liquids to wash it down. And so with the conclusion of a feast which is duplicated nowhere in the world, the an- nual camp stew of the Sportsmen's Club of Grass Valley came to a close and those who had been fortu- nate enough to attend settled themselves in a pleas- antly reminiscent frame of mind for the long, yet pleasant, drive homeward. Guests were present from every section of the State, including men of prominence in business and political life. Over 300 were participants in the festivities of the day. MARYSV1LLE CAMP STEW. The Ripario Gun Club members and invited guests had a grand time at the fifth annual "dove stew" of the club on Sunday, July 21st. The outing was held at "The Dip," seven miles east of Marysville. Many of the most prominent sportsmen of Northern Cali- fornia were in attendance. This club is one of the leading sportsmen's clubs of Northern California, and ever since its organiza- tion has done much for the protection of game, both by securing proper legislation and by its vigilance over poachers. The De Koven Club of Berkeley, Cal., under the leadership of Dr. Clemens, furnished the music, and W. S. Duke of Boston enchanted all pres- ent with his grand bass voice. The game laws of the State were reviewed and discussed by a number of speakers, and resolutions were adopted favoring future amendments to the present laws. W. A. O'Brien was re-elected president and now enters upon his sixth term as the presiding officer of this popular organization. o CAMP LIFE IN SONOMA COUNTY. An inkling as to the possibilities of enjoyment and recreation camping out in Sonoma county (and hundreds of other places in this State, for that mat- ter), is given in the folowing lively letter sent from Briggs' Rancho by County Treasurer George Weni- ger of Vallejo on the 15th inst.: "Old Sport: Deer season is on this A. M. and we have been successful, for J. V. Miller has killed a fine young buck, weighing about 75 pounds. I will bring the horns home as a souvenir. "We are living rather high in this wild country, for we have venison and sirloin steak for break- fast, venison chops for lunch and a big fat Dutch stew for supper. Jerked venison is now hanging under the trees, so you may look for a good slice of jerked meat upon our return. "This is my first experience witnessing wild deer in the forest. They are a fine sight, I assure you, with their head thrown back and their antlers projecting. "It is quite common to see young fawns about the premises, as they are protected by law, also the does, thus making them quite tame. "Trout fishing is good. Out neighbors, the Mc- Manus family of Napa, caught the limit yesterday afternoon and gave our party a mess. One large trout among them was thirteen inches long. This is nothing unusual in this vicinity, for there is not a fisherman for every trout, as it is in our county. "Quail are very numerous, but now out of season. Doves are plentiful, so I look for good sport with my shotgun. But as we have so much venison on hand we have left the 'feathered animals' alone for a day or two. "I wish we were near a shipping point and I would send a quarter to some of my friends, but as we are ninety-nine miles from a Wells-Fargo office the best we can do is to jerk the venison. "We can hear the rifle shots all around us, also the bark of hounds, which are only used when the deer are wounded (?), as the law does not allow the use of dogs otherwise. These deer hunters, such as Dr. Turner, Dr. Chappelle, or Clyde Drake, can't give me any more of their deer yarns when I get through with this trip, as I shall be an expert on deer hunting. I can now shoot the right or left eye out of a mosquito at a distance of 100 yards. I guess this will hold them for a while. Good-by, as the prairie schooner is coming for the mail. My kindest to the bunch. Yours as ever, "G. W." OREGON GAME LAWS. HOW TO TAKE THE CAST OF A FISH. Years ago I discovered, says a writer in The Asian, that fish stuffed and preserved lost their beau- tiful colors, and the shape was also materially altered. Prom Mr. Frank Buckland, of the Kensington Museum of Fish Culture, I learned to take casts of fish which could be colored to the exact color of the original, and which preserved the shape perfectly. Of course, it is difficult to describe the process which produces this result, but I will endeavor to do so simply and plainly, so that the amateur may find as little trou- ble as possible. First, take a piece of planed wood about two inches longer and two inches wider than the fish to be cast. This leaves an inch all round the fish, which might be lessened when you get more used to it. Then with a piece of cloth oil the board with olive oil, not too much, and tack on pieces of thin wood (picture backing does very well) round the planed wood, so that it projects about a quarter of an inch above the edges; this keeps the plaster from running off the board. Next take your fish and lay it in the center ot the board, on its side, and with, some putty thicken the fins, by placing some under them, keeping the fins and tail some quarter-inch above the board. This is done so as to give more thickness to the fins, which would be too thin of themselves and liable to break. With your oily cloth wipe the fish all over, but do not put on too much or you will discolor the cast Having got all ready, take an old iron tray or basin, and mix enough No. 2 plaster of paris to cover the fish all over, and this has to be poured quickly over the fish, taking care it is distributed evenly all over to the thickness of a quarter of an inch. When this is done let it set for, say half an hour or so, and when properly set you can turn over the board and the plaster cast with the fish inside will come off with ease, and the fish can be taken out. The mould should then be al- lowed to stand some time. To get a correct model of your fish, you have only to mix enough of No. 1 plaster of paris to fill the cavity occupied by the fish, and when set, break off the outer crust and you have your plaster cast complete, which may need a little trimming with a knife. In casting a fish, especially a large one, I insert a few pieces of wire down the tail and up the fins to stiffen them, also in the outer crust when it requires it. You need not be afraid of making your plaster too thin, as it will always set. A large iron spoon is very useful for filling up any small crevices, and for smoothing over. Always have plenty of water handy for clean- ing spoon and hands, for when the plaster sets it is very adhesive. It must be borne in mind that the very finest plaster of paris must be used. When the casts are completed, they can be painted the colors of life. Mr. Buckland took lessons of an Italian image-maker in making castings and painting them, and his fine artistic feeling greatly assisted him in his work. He and his assistant, Mr. Richard Edon, gave me lessons in casting and painting fish, and I have always been grateful for what I learned of these accomplished artists and fish culturists. Wild Ducks Plentiful. — Up river sportsmen are awaiting the 15th of October with much satisfaction for the coming duck season promises a plentiful crop of webfeet. While this date is a little in the distance yet, there is a reason for the anticipation this year. The waters left on the lands by the floods over the San Joaquin country, and Yolo basin particularly, have created new marshes which have attracted the migratory members of the duck tribe, such as the teal and the widgeon, and for the first time in many seasons these birds have located in the marshes of the San Joaquin valley to make these spots their breeding ground. This brings cheer to the hunter who follows the duck branch of the sport. It is predicted that this season will be the most successful in the duck line for years — that is, provided you hit the duck. Killed a Bear. — Oscar Gale, son of W. R. Gale of Paloma, killed a large cinnamon bear at his moun- tain ranch about fourteen miles above West Point, near Mokelumne Hill, one day last week. He reports bear to be very plentiful in the mountains this sea- son. The season of the year when game laws are most interesting has arrived. The following is a synopsis of the law now in force in the State of Oregon. In view of the fact that many California sportsmen make annual hunting trips to Oregon, the information here given will be of in- terest : Officers — The game warden has power to arrest or search without warrants. License — All hunters (except persons on their own land) must have license and carry same while hunt- ing. Resident, $1; non-resident, ?10. Trespass — It is unlawful for anyone to go upon the enclosed property of others. Beaver — Beaver must not be killed at any time. Deer — Open season for bucks *.rom July 15th to November 1st; does from September 1st to Novem- ber 1st. Dogs prohibited at all times. Spotted fawn shall not be killed at any time. Each hunter is lim- ited to five deer in a season. Elk — Elk shall not be killed before September 15, 1907; open season one month. Trout — March 1 to November 1, and is unlawful to take them with seine, net, etc. Limit is 125 per day; all less than five inches must be returned to the water. Pheasants, etc. — October 1 to December 1. Limit, ten birds per day. Hunting of same is prohibited in Jackson county. Squirrels — October 1 to January 1. Water Fowls — Geese, swans, ducks, etc., Septem- ber 1 to February 1. Limit, fifty birds per week. No hunting one hour after sundown or half hour be- fore sunrise. Sale Prohibited. — It is unlawful to sell or ship out of the State for sale any of the above mentioned game. Portland sportsmen are having their attention call- ed to misinterpretations of the amendment to the Oregon game laws enacted at the last session of the legislature for the government of deer hunting. An impression seems to prevail throughout the State that the open season, from July 15 to October 31, applies to all counties in the State. This is erroneous, as different seasons have been provided for different sections. Deer hunting may be engaged in in every county of the State from July 15 to October 31, except Coos, Curry, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Baker, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa. Owing to different conditions in these counties separate seasons prevail and the game laws are the same as in previous years. Fol- lowing is the amendment to the game laws: "It shall be unlawful at any time between the first of November of each year and the fifteenth day of July of the following year to hunt, pursue, take, kill, injure, destroy or have in possession any buck deer. It shall be unlawful at any time between the first day of November of each year and the first day of September of the following year to hunt, pursue, take, kill, injure, destroy, or have in possession any female deer, provided, that the foregoing part of this section shall not apply to the counties of Coos, Curry, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Baker, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa. "It shall be unlawful at any time within the State of Oregon between one hour after sunset and one half hour before sunrise of any day of any year to hunt, pursue, take, kill, injure or destroy any deer; and it shall be unlawful for any person to take, cap- ture, kill or destroy in any open season more than five deer. It shall be unlawful within the State of Oregon at any time to sell or offer for sale, barter or exchange any deer whatever. "Any person killing any deer being pursued by dogs, at any time, or having in possession any deer or carcass, or part of a deer, during the season when it is unlawful to take or kill such deer, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than ?200; * * provided, that .in the counties of Coos and Curry it shall be unlawful, at any time, to hunt any deer with dog or dogs with intent to kill or injure such deer, and the owner or person having charge or control of any dog or dogs found running or pursuing any deer, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as herein- before provided in this act. "It shall be unlawful at any time within the coun- ties of Coos and Curry, to hunt, pursue, take, kill, in- jure, destroy or have in possession any female deer; and it shall be unlawful within the counties of Coos and Curry, at any time between the fifteenth day of October of each year and the fifteenth day of July of the following year, to hunt, pursue, take, kill, in- jure, destroy or have in possession any buck deer. Any justice of the peace in the county in which the offense is committed shall have concurrent jurisdic- tion of all prosecutions instituted under the provi- sions of this act." Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. Look Out For Your Dogs. — Dove hunters who pro- pose enjoying the sport in the vicinity of Rocklin, Cal., should have a care in going over the property here mentioned, as the following notice published in the Rocklin Representative shows: "Notice is hereby given that poison is out on Spring Valley Ranch for coyotes at all times, and any dogs found on the ranch will be shot on sight. Take no- tice that shooting on enclosed land withour sion, is unlawful at all times, and violator- prosecuted whenever caught." 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 27, 1907. EXPERIMENTS WITH SALT WATER TACKLE. AT THE TRAPS. Figures and deductions of interest to every light- tackle angler have been compiled by Arthur J. Eddy, president of the Light Tackle Club of Avalon, Cata- lina. Mr. Eddy has been experimenting with nine-thread lines for several seasons, and has evolved a mass of scientific data and some definite conclusions that will prove of direct value not only to the novice in light-tackle fishing, but to the expert as well. A claim, oft-repeated by some light-tackle anglers, users of nine-thread lines, is that the "sag" or weight of 900 feet of such line will break it. This does not tally with the experience of either -Mr. Eddy or the writer, E. L. Hedderly, apparently, as after testing the drag of a nine-strand line in salt water, with nothing attached, and the line fully submerged, the following table -was evolved: Drag, Length, feet — Speed. Lbs. 1,000 2 y2 1,000 4 2% 1,000 5 3 1,000 6 4% 500 6 1% The figures indicate, however-, that the drag of the water upon the line increases out of proportion with the length of line out, and suggests a breaking strain in the event of a sudden turn of the fish at great distance and high speed, unless line is fed from the reel at once, so as to allow the line to "slide" around the arc and slip, rather than force it to cut a swath across the arc, caused by the turn of the fish, and thus suffer breaking strain. With proper handling very few fish will ever get out 500 feet of line, excepting in the event of a tuna, or exceptionally large albacore sounding. Starting the launch ahead and changing the angle of diversion will do much to curtail these soundings, however, and if done in time^ generally will keep even big fish above mid-water. Eddy advocates fighting fish largely with the sag of the line, using this obstacle to the fish's disad- vantage. A fairly-taut line is better, but the thumb must be light and ready to release at electric notice, else the sudden turn will part the line against the resistance of the water. Much of the parting of lines comes from the use of too stiff a tip. Rods can have plenty of backbone, or lifting power, without the heavy tip, for that part of the rod does not do the work, in any ease; the lifting power comes from the grip to the fair-leader guide, as a rule. Mr. Eddy advises 350 to 400 yards of line for tuna fishing and finds 200 to 300 yards ample for other varieties. Tests as to rods are no less interesting. Eight rods were tested, giving a fair line of data. The lifting strength was proved by ascertaining how much each rod would lift, held horizontally, and strung, the weight attached to the line and de- pending at right angles. This data is not final, inas- much as no rods were broken, but in each instance it was aimed to load the rod as far as any angler would risk it in practice. The table summarizes the results : Wt. Stock. Length. Style. Strain. 6% Cane, 6% feet, casting % 8 Cane, 6% feet, casting 1^ 16 Cane, 7% feet, sea rod 4 8% Cane, 6% feet, light tackle 4 7 Noib, 7Yz feet, casting 1% 8 Noib, 7% feet, casting 1% 9 Noib, 6 feet, casting 2% 12 Greenbart, 6 feet, casting 4 The lifting power of a rod is largely a matter of its proportions, as pointed out above. The power exerted against the line by the rod depends largely upon the angle of line to rod, and is least when the full spring of the rod is used, pro- vided the top guide is of such construction as to per- mit the line to pass through freely. The greatest strain is obtained by obtusing the angle between rod and line — lowering the rod and fighting the fish from the reel. This breaks lines, but affords a ready way to save the rod when it comes to such a pass as sav- ing all one can out of an impending wreck. Eddy recommends a longer rod for next year, and more butt than most of the nine-ounce rods have carried, although he finds twelve inches is enough length. It is probable the Light Tackle Club will be weighing tips next year, possibly increasing the length over all, or coming at the rod problem in some other way, with a view to developing an elastic rod of seven or seven and a half feet length, which would prove a thoroughly workmanlike tool, and pro- vided with solid enough butt and ferrule attachments to give it endurance. Split bamboo at present seems to be the best material. It will always command a premium over solid wood as long as weight is a factor. Salmon Running. — A Communication from Game Warden W. R. Welch, dated Capltola, July 22d, states: "The salmon run is now on in pretty good shape. Nearly every boat out here to-day took from two to six <3sh. The fish are of very large size. I saw 'era' of 35 pounds weight each. Within the next ■> d ys I expect to see the sport all one could ask lod catches of fine trout are also being made ■ stream." The complete scores of the two days' blue-rock tournament at Aberdeen, Wash., of the Southwestern Gun Club's Association, under the auspices of the Aberdeen Gun Club, were received too late for last week's issue. The high averages for the shoot were: "Steele," Seattle, 310 out of 340; Harry Ellis, Port- land, 309; E. E. Ellis, Seattle, 309; Clarence A. Haight, San Francisco, 303; M. Abrahams, Portland, 296; Frank Howe, Portland, 295; A. J. Winters, Portland, 291; J. J. Law, Aberdeen, 290; H. Junker, Seattle, 289; W. A. Hillis, Portland, 288; S. J. Wray, Elrna, 288; W. A. Robertson, Portland, 2S0; W. Cald- well, Portland, 278: J. A. Van Eaton, Grand Mound, 275; C. Pratsch, Aberdeen, 274; G. Garrison, Seattle, 269; C. Funk, Montesano, 267; J. Cooper, Tacoma, 267; T. McPherson, Portland, 260; D. W. Fleet, Mon- tesano, 260; J. Smith. Portland, 247; J. P. Converse, Tacoma, 241. Event No. 5 on the second day was the team shoot, 25 targets per man and did npt count on general averages. This event was won by the Seattle team, Ellis, Junker and "Steele," who tied with the Grays Harbor team, 70 out of 75. The shoot-off stood 68 to 67, in favor of Seattle. Fleet and Roberts tied for the Du Pont trophy, with 24 out of 25 each. Roberts won out on 24 birds. Harry Ellis won high professional average, and "Steele" was high amateur average. E. E. Ellis, with 25 straight, as before noted, won the individual championship medal. The scores follow: Southwestern Gun Clubs' Association blue-rock tournament, Aberdeen, July 4, 1907 — Events — 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Targets — 15 15 20 20 20 10 25 25 15 10—175 Robertson, W. A. . 7 12 16 13 15 9 24 21 14 8—139 Hillis, W. A.... .14 13 18 17 18 6 21 19 12 7—145 Howe, Frank... .14 13 17 16 18 9 18 24 15 9—153 Ellis, Harrv 13 13 19 14 lq 9 24 20 14 9—152 Haight, C. A.... .13 14 20 18 19 9 25 19 13 8—158 Ellis, E. E 11 14 19 19 19 8 24 24 14 9—161 Steele, Dr 14 12 19 17 18 9 24 20 15 10—158 Junker, H. ... .13 12 14 15 16 6 21 22 9 10—138 Garrison, G. ... .12 11 17 16 15 7 17 15 8 6—124 Von Eaton, A. . .12 10 16 17 ni 10 19 lit 15 7—141 Wray, S. J. .14 13 19 16 18 8 22 19 12 9—150 McLaughlin, W. .12 11 12 16 20 9 20 IS 12 7—137 Lewis, J .11 12 15 16 17 ■ 8 21 17 12 6—135 Funk, C 13 11 14 13 17 8 18 20 14 9—137 Abrahams, M. . . .11 14 19 17 16 10 20 20 13 9—149 Cooper, J . 8 8 18 15 17 9 21 21 13 9—139 Converse, J. R. . . 8 11 13 11 12 7 19 20 8 7—116 Higginbothens . .11 11 14 12 15 6 15 — Quick, Harry . .10 13 17 15 13 9 19 . . — Matson, G 11 14 16 19 12 9 19 IS 12 7—137 Wagner, C. ... .14 14 16 16 14 10 20 IS 12 9—143 Caldwell, W. . . .14 13 17 15 18 10 IS 19 13 8—145 Smith, J .13 9 9 13 14 6 16 13 12 5—110 McPherson, T. . .10 8 14 16 15 7 22 21 9 8—130 Shangle, F. E. . .12 10 11 12 12 8 18 19 9 8—119 Pratsch, Chas. .. .13 11 13 14 17 8 18 21 10 7—132 Law, J. J 11 11 16 16 19 5 23 22 13 9—145 Winters, A. J. . . .12 13 15 18 17 9 22 22 12 8—148 Fleet, D. W.... .10 11 12 11 9 S 21 16 10 7—115 Rosmond, F. . . . . 8 12 16 — Fleet, R. H . 8 7 8 6 5— St. John, A. C. in 16 . . — 6 20 22 14 4— Agnew, W. R. . 7 . . — 12 . . — Walkins, Dr. . . 14 . . — Rosmond, W. . 7 . . — 6 . . — Southwestern Gun Clubs' Association blue-rock tournament, Aberdeen, Wsh., .July 5, 1907— Events — 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. 8 9 10 Targets — 10 15 20 20 25 15 25 25 25 10—165 Robertson 8 13 19 16 '21 12 23 21 24 9—141 Hillis .10 12 17 17 13 23 20 22 9—143 Howe .10 13 IS 16 19 13 24 22 22 10—142 Ellis 8 14 19 19 25 14 24 25 24 10—157 Haight . 9 9 IS 16 25 14 23 23 23 10—145 Ellis, E. E 10 14 18 19 24 11 25 21 22 8—148 Steele . 8 14 19 19 24 15 22 23 23 9—152 Junker . 8 15 19 19 22 12 23 23 23 9—151 Garrison . 9 13 19 18 23 12 21 24 22 7—145 Von Eaton . . . . 9 10 19 15 22 11 18 2 i'i 22 10—134 Abrahams .... . 8 14 20 17 22 14 21 19 24 10—147 Caldwell .10 14 17 12 11 23 20 18 8—133 Smith . 8 13 17 18 13 21 19 21 7—137 McPherson . . . . 7 12 16 12 9 19 22 23 10—130 Winters . 9 11 17 18 18 14 24 21 19 10—143 Wrav . 6 10 19 18 24 13 22 20 21 9—138 McLaughlin . . . 7 10 16 15 14 . . — Fleet 8 13 16 1.4 13 22 22 24 8—145 Law . 9 14 17 17 22 12 23 21 23 9—145 Funk 9 12 15 14 11 20 22 19 8—130 Jessen . 9 12 16 12 16 11 21 17 19 4—137 Pratsch fl 12 20 14 13 19 22 24 9—142 Roberts .10 12 17 17 17 13 22 22 24 6—143 Cooper .10 12 15 16 22 13 IS 16 20 7—128 Converse .10 12 14 16 19 11 18 18 20 6—125 Roup . 8 12 15 . . — ■ Wattison . 8 12 16 19 10— Rosmond . 9 13 15 11 . . — Bradhurst 16 14 21 21 19 8— Bradner 7 12 13 . . — Vidner 10 17 18 13 9— 14 6— Club shoot at twenty-five targets: Championship class — W. J. Iverson 23, C. C. Nauman 22, C. A. Haight 20. First class— D. W. King Jr. 24, Collier 22, D. Burfeind 19, D. Daniels 18, George Thomas IS, R. Murdock 18. Second class — F. Houpt 23, T. L. Lewis 18, C. Frankel 14. Third class — Joe Lynch 22, E. Hoelle 20, Scott Leary 17, Bert Patrick 15. Fourth class — Noonan 18, Dr. Bodkin 15, J. Dwyer and Danielsen 14 each, Quigg 8. Medal race, twenty-five targets: Championship class — M. J. Iverson at 16 yards, 22 and IS; C. C. Nauman, IS yards, 18 and 20; C. A. Haight, IS yards, 20. First class — D. W. King Jr., 16 yards, IS and 25, won medal; D. Daniels, 16 yards, 22 and 21; Collier, 20 yards, 15; D. Burfeind, 16 and 14. Second class — F. Houpt, 22 and 24, won medal; T. L. Lewis, 12 and 13; C. Frankel, 11. Third class- Joseph Lynch, 18 yards, 21, won medal; Scott Leary, 18 yards, 15; E. hoelle, 18 yards, 12 and 16; Bert Patrick, 18 yards, IS. Fourth class — Danielson, 16 yaras, 20, won meaal; Noonan, 16 yards, 14; Dr. Bodkin, 16 yards, 12 and 8; G. Dwyer, 18 yards, 11; Quigg, 16 yards, 8. The handsome Du Pont trophy which has been contested for in a handicap tournament extending over several weeks at the Multnoman Rod and Gun Club traps, Portland, Ore., was won July 7th for the third time by McPherson, who will now retain it permanently. McPherson also won the 75 per cent snooters' medal. Harry Ellis was high gun with 96 birds broken, Cullison was second with 94 and Jack Smith third with 92. The scores were: Harry Ellis shot at 100, broke 96, Cullison 100-94, Jack Smith 100-92. Hillis 100-91, McPherson 100-S7, Abraham 100-87, Caldwell 100-S3, F. E. Shangle 100- 80, Wagoner 50-38, Higgins 50-38, Borders 75-57, F. M. Shangle 100-74, Kiernan 75-51, Lipman 75-51, W. K. Shangle 25-1S. The final shoot for the Du Pont cup at the Seattle Gun Club's traps was held last Sunday. The West Seattle Club shot with the Seattle or- ganization Sunday, July 14th, several of the races were exceedingly close. "Rob" turned in the best day's record, breaking 71 out of the 75 blue-rocks he shot at. Ellis was high man in the Class A medal shoot, with 24; Nelson, with 23, was first in Class B; Ireton and Tarrant tied in Class C, Tarrant winning the shoot-off, with a score of 15. The scores: Targets 15 20 25 15 25 Shot at Broke Williams 7 11 16 11 17 100 62 Lipsky 13 15 17 7 17 100 69 Nehrbas ...' 8 14 18 9 .. 75 49 Barnett 13 17 21 12 21 100 73' Deathridge 7 15 18 12 21 100 73 Jackson 6 12 . . 9 . . 50 27 Longfellow 11 16 24 11 22 100 84 Frederick 7 14 12 10 .. 75 43 Peterson S 15 11 10 . . 75 45 Doc 8 4 16 . . . . 60 28 Stack 13 13 17 13 .. 75 56 Mitchell 10 9 17 .. .. 60 36 C. B 3 4 35 7 Tarrant 8 15 18 ... . 60 41 Arnold 13 13 21 12 . . 75 59 Steele 12 18 23 13 20 100 86 Ellis 13 19 24 12 20 100 88 Mahan 12 17 20 12 23 100 84 Marsh 12 13 16 12 23 100 76 Mac 12 16 19 13 22 100 82 Ireton 9 IS IS .. .. 60 45 Nelson 10 14 23 12 19 100 78 Hildebrant 14 14 23 .. .. 60 50 Fisher 11 14 20 12 .. 75 57 Rob 14 20 24 13 .. 75 71 Grubb 11 13 17 7 .. 75 48 Mott 10 9 22 10 . . 75 51 Hall 9 14 22 13 .. 75 58 Holeomb 9 15 21 10 21 100 76 Bleitz 22 13 .. 40 35 The San Andreas Gun Club shoot on the 7th inst. drew a good attendance of shooters. The results in the club race at 30 targets were as follows: Robert Casey 12, H. F. Zwinge 9, G. A. Stewart 26, R. W. Decker 14, M. A. Riser 13, Oscar Wells 3, J. A. Treat 16, John Dasso 22, J. P. Snyder 13, L. Cademartori 13, J. A. Smith 20, Gil Pfortner 21, Matt Zwinge 14, R. S. Crossett 2, Chester Tiscornia 10, C. R. Perrier 7, F. C. Wells 12, Pache 13, Caster 13. Ballard (Wash.) Gun Club members recently held an impromptu blue rock shoot with visiting members of the Seattle and West Seattle Gun Clubs. Lunch- eon was served during the day. Tne shooters ar- ranged matches as they chose, no regular program being followed. Diller, Holeomb, Arnold and Wil- liams of Seattle, all made good scores, while for the Ballard club, Poersel, G. G. Schram, McLachlan, On- stad, Carpenter, A. A. Schram and Sam Barthelemy did good work. Poersel led during the day, breaking twenty-two targets several times and once twenty- three out of possible twenty-five. There was a good attendance at the blue rock shoot of the Union Gun Club at Ingleside last Sun- day. Results in club and medal shoots follow: Will H. Price, captain of the Millwood Gun Club, a popular sportsman and well known local gunsmith, is at present visiting friends in Boston. He attended the Eastern Handicap tournament of the Interstate Association, which opened on the 17th inst. Saturday, July 27, 1907. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 KENNEL SUGGESTIONS. We have often wondered at the very great amount of fuss and trouble that the inexperienced breeder, in his deep anxiety for the welfare of the coming litter, expends upon a bitch who is expecting a litter. Carefully measured exercises at certain hours, carefully prescribed meals, both as to quality and quantity, doses of various aperients, and specially prepared beds are only some of the fussy and totally unnecessary preludes to the great event. Now all these preliminaries are superfluous, and are certain- ly worrying to the expectant mother, and go far to bring about the very evils they are meant to obviate. As in many other matters with dogs, the bitch her- self is by far the best judge at this critical moment, as a rule. We say this advisedly, for of course there are some bitches that, owing to savagery, sheer in- dolence, or even excessive fondness for their off- spring, are quite unfit to be trusted with their newly- born offspring for more than a few minutes at a time. Still, it is very remarkable that young bitches with their first litters are very seldom anything but the very best of mothers, and we have often had evi- dence that bad mothers are the direct result of in- judicious meddling and interference at the time of their first whelping. However, we will dismiss this kind of bitch and her works by advising the provision of a foster mother, which is certainly a cheap and effective way out of the difficulty. Now, as to the best manner in which to treat a bitch in the ad- vanced stages of pregnancy. Ordinary treatment and exercise should be followed till the end of the sixth week, by which time our novice will know whether or not his hopes of a litter are to be real- ized. Then, if an outhouse is available, the bitch should be kept loose in it, or, under favorable cir- cumstances, even a free run about the dwelling house is advisable. As to food, as a staple there is nothing better than raw paunch, well wash§d and cleaned. This, in most instances, will keep the bowels open enough without giving castor oil, syrup of buckthorn, or other purges, the administration of which at this stage often does more harm than the physic itself does good. All causes of excitement should be avoided. Let the bitch alone ; any thing likely to upset her nerves should be kept at arm's length. But if the raw paunch does not keep her bowels open, it is more than probable some meal drop with a little dripping melted in it and given warm will have the desired effect if its administra- tion is persisted in. If the bitch is obstinate it will be ample time to give castor oil, but great care must be taken in handling her for its administration. As the time gets nearer and nearer, the bitch, if left to herself, will find a resting place in some out of the way corner. A clean, soft sack or two — and there is nothing better than a couple of biscuit bags — put down in this particular place, and, if possible, fixed in some way to the floor, to prevent "rucking," is the next requisite. The bitch will settle down to her bed, will have her puppies thus, and in ten out of twelve cases give no trouble whatever. Again we repeat, xeave her to her own devices. In a few cases, mal-presentation, a dead puppy, or other obstetric trouble may make manipular as- sistance necessary. Then send for a vet. at once. Scores of bitches are ruined by inexperienced hand- ling at such a juncture, and it is not a moment for economy or even delay, in the hope that "she will be all right in the morning" to be practiced. With this treatment a bitch will do all right, bring her family into the world, and have all clean, dry, and cuddled up before her owner even knows that the all-important moment has arrived. Business methods may not alone insure success, but few people ever make a success of the live stock business without them. The no-accounts kennel is apt to degenerate into the kennel of no-account, for shiftless, haphazard ways of doing things soon spoil any business. They do that! Getting together a few good dogs and a beautifully illustrated dog book does not necessarily mean a famous kennel and heavy profits. The fact of the matter is that the dog-producing industry requires as much brains and shrewdness as any other; and it just has to be run on business lines to be a com- mercial success. Good penmanship, book-keeping and spelling, though desirable, are not necessary. The'great es- sential is to start a simple book or set of books now, and jot down everything therein so that you understand it yourself. Keep a strict account with each dog. Charge it with its keep, and credit it with all it brings in. Then, once or twice a year take stock by totalling up the sums of the receipts and expenses, and esti- mating the present value of the live and dead stock on hand, so that you know just where you are, and what profit or loss has resulted from the last year or half-year of trading. Of course, it means a certain amount of extra trouble; but it has always been the trouble taken with things that counts. "Seest thou a man diligent in his business, he shall stand before kings." That is as true to-day as it was when King Solomon wrote it. Have a little account book, too, in which to put down the chains, leads, collars, and kennel sundries you loan to other folks. That is much better than by-and-by forgetting who had some of them — especi- ally when the borrower suffers from an even shorter memory than your own. Then it is an excellent plan to keep a careful rec- ord of your breeding work and of the little things you learn as you go along. This often saves one making the same mistake twice; and, if it does take a little time, it is one of the matters for which time must be found if waste and error are to be eliminated. A good scale for weighing purposes is a fine ken- nel appurtenance; and it is an excellent plan to weigh all stores on receipt, seeing that the weights correspond with the invoice. The man without a scale is always at a disadvantage. He cannot check his purchases properly, and never knows for sure that he is getting what he pays for. He is reduced to hoping that the butcher sent the right weight. While no one supposes for a moment that any decent trades- man would intentionally do otherwise, an honest man is liable to make mistakes, and thus a careless buyer may be a loser. "Putting it down" is the one cort of kennel account every beginner should piously eschew. Buying on credit is bad enough policy, for indebtedness means worry all the world over; but selling dogs on credit is worse, because you sometimes never get the money at all. — Illustrated Kennel News. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Official announcement is made by Mr. Thos. S. Griffith, president of the Spokane Kennel Club, that entries for the club's fourth annual show, in con- junction with the Spokane Interstate Fair, will close on September 16th. The show will be held Septem- ber 25th to 28th inclusive. Mr. A. B. Jackson, the club's secretary, will also act as superintendent of the show. The bench show committee is composed of Messrs. Griffith, Jackson and C. D. Bond. Silver and bronze medals will be awarded to first and sec- ond winners. The classification is a rather large one and the list of specials will be numerous and valuable. Further information, premium lists, etc., may be had by addressing Secretary A. B. Jackson, Spokane, Wash. A bench show will, it is rumored, be held in Tacoma this fall. TRADE NOTES. The "Old Reliable" On Top. Referring to some of the prominent competitors at the recent Grand American Handicap, and their guns, loads, etc., Capt. A. W. Du Bray (Gaucho) says: "Messrs. Crosby, Gilbert and Huff shoot Parker guns, Leader shells, factory loaded, Du Pont and E. C. powders, and Tatham's No. 7% chilled shot, and what is singular to relate, all the longest runs and all medals and cups emblematic of the various styles of shooting in championship matches are held by men using Winchester factory loaded ammuni- tion, and several are held by men who shoot Parker guns. Gun Cleaning Preparations. The need of efficient preparations for keeping fire- arms in good condition has long been felt. In re- sponse to this, the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. have just placed on the market their "Red-W" prepa- rations, four in number, by the use of which all fire- arms can be kept in the best of condition. "Red-W" Gun Grease is intended to prevent rust. A light coat on any polished metal will preserve its finish and luster. It does not become rancid and will not bow off a warm barrel and leave it dry like other greases and oils. "Red-W" Rust Remover will re- move rust from the bores of all firearms and from any metallic instruments. "Red-W" Gun Oil is a perfect oil for lubricating all kinds of firearms type- writers and delicate machinery. It does not gum or stick or become rancid under any conditions. "Red-W" Crystal Cleaner dissolves the copper and nickel fouling in rifles without injury to the barrel. A cleaning outfit comprised of these four prepara- tions will enable anyone to keep his gun free from rust and metallic fouling and in easy working order. The first two are put up in collapsible tubes and the others in bottles. The Gun Grease and Gun Oil cost 15 cents and the Rust Remover and Crystal Cleaner 25 cents each. U. M. C. Notes. Following the "sweeping victory" at the Grand American Handicap, JJ. M. C. shells captured the high average as well as the amateur average at Fort Dodge, Iowa, shoot. William Hoon, shooting U. M. C. shells, was the star of the shoot, losing only 10 birds out of 400. George Maxwell, the U. M. C. one-armed expert, was only a few targets behind on 400 birds. A U. M. C. squad, composed of Messrs. Adams, Kantskey, Ford, Olmstead and Hoon, aver- aged 95% per cent. F. C. Richl has been taking a little rest since the Grand American Handicap. On July 4th he went out and shot with his old friends at the Upper Alton Gun Club, broke 90 out of 100 with U. M. C. shells. At Chicago, July 6th, he kept up the good work by breaking 69 out of 75, shooting U. M. C. shells. Mr. Lem Wlllard was the high amateur for that day, dropping 3 out of 50 at 21 yards, also shooting U. M. C. shells. Mr. Willard broke 23 out of 25 in Chicago on June 29th, to work off a few of the sore spots left by the Grand American, using the same shells. At Memphis, Tenn., July 4th, Mr. Jeff J. Blanks made the highest score, breaking 93 out of a possible 100. There were forty-five shooters. Mr. Blanks was certainly a popular winner of the Grand Ameri- can and amateurs are very glad to meet him and grasp his genial hand. He has not forgotten the tools that brought him the Grand American Handicap, but continues to use the good, reliable U. M. C. shells and a modern Remington Auto-loading shotgun. The New Jersey State championship again fell to U. M. C. shells. The winner was Mr. George Piercy, who won with a score of 47 out of 50. He used U. M. C. regular factory loaded, steel-lined shells. Mr. A. W. Kirby won the Press Post trophy at the Ohio State shoot, Columbus, breaking 24 out of 25. He used U. M. C. steel-lined shells. Peters Points. At the St. Louis tournament, June 22-23, second high average was won by L. I. Wade, who scored 321 out of 350 with Peters Loaded Shells. J. E. Vaughan, Southern California representative of The Peters Cartridge Company, won high average at San Jose, June 20-23, scoring 162 out of 170 with Peters Loaded Shells. The Grand American Handicap, held at Chicago, June 18-21, served to call attention in a very forcible way to the unsurpassed shooting qualities of Peters Loaded Shells; and let it be understood distinctly that all the shells furnished by The Peters Cartridge Company for the Grand American Handicap were ac- tually machine loaded, and were not in any sense hand loads. They were identical with the several carolads of shells turned out every day at the great Peters factory, and indicate very clearly that the materials and loading processes as used by The Peters Cartridge Company are the best that money can buy or science devise. At the Grand American Handicap referred to above the following honors were won with Peters Factory Loaded Shells: Tie for high professional average, first day, L. I. Wade, 99 ex 100. Tie for high amateur average, first day, by C. D. Linderman, 98 ex 100. Tie for second place in the Preliminary Handicap, by Messrs. T. E. and J. R. Graham, both scoring 95 ex 100. Tie for first in the Grand American Handicap by M. J. Maryott, 96 ex 100. Tie for third in the Grand Ameri- can Handicap by H. E. Poston, 94 ex 100. Tie for third in the Amateur Championship by J. R. Graham, 186 ex 200. Tie for fourth in the Professional Cham- pionship by H. W. Kahler, 186 ex 200. In addition to these, two men on the winning team in the Team Championship race, namely, Messrs. J. R. Graham and H. M. Clark, used Peters shells, from all of which it will be clearly seen that this popular ammunition was in the forefront of the fray all the time. California Lions. — A report from San Jose is to the effect that hunters of large game who wish to try their prowess on more dangerous beasts than the inoffensive deer will find coadjutors in Morgan Hill ranchers who are mourning the loss of valuable stock killed by mountain lions. Within two weeks past a colt pastured on the Corralitos ranch has been found picked clean to the bones and C. H. Barrett, owner of the ranch, states that the anti-hunting signs on his place are down until the cougar is killed. He shot at the lion, which came within a few rods of his home, but missed. He will also contribute a few hundred coyotes to hunters with dogs who wish to exterminate them. Madrone Springs stock herders are in despair over the loss of many fine animals, both calves and colts, that have been killed by a pair of lions. Bert Edwards has a new cart for his good horse, Daken D. W. L. Vance recently received a fine new speed cart, which will be used with Sir John S. Frank Kelly, of Kelly Brothers, has just purchased from the Kinney Manufacturing Company a fine new cart for his promising Wanda colt. The Kinney Manufacturing Company is in receipt of a carload of getaways, speed wagons, runabouts and sulkies. o "The Derby Winner" was one of the older racing dramas, but long before it was produced the stage saw the "equine drama," in which horses played as prominently as actors. "Mazeppa," in which one of the actors was lashed to a vicious charger, alleged, which dashed off the stage with him, was one of those old-time equine dramas. Joe Jefferson once appeared in one of them. A horse was one of the most prominent actors in "Shenandoah." In that play Gen. Phil Sheridan rode from Winchester twenty miles away and checked the retreat of his troops. He rode on the heroine's horse. Richard Mansfield never has ridden a horse in a race of the stage, but in "Henry the Fifth" he be- strode one with great grace in the big battle scene. Henry Irving, Beerbohm Tree and other well known actors produced the same play, and Tree and Irving used the same horse, although at different times. The race track scene in "The County Fair" has been seen in this country and in England for eighteen years. The appliance of the treadmill, which makes the scene of the race so realistic, was invented by Neil Burgess, who still plays the principal part in the play. The same appliance is used in the charier race scene in "Ben Hur." Klaw & Erlanger, "Ben Hur," pay Burgess a weekly royalty f use of his invention. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. July 27, 19.07. AGE OF DAIRY COWS. The age at which the dairy cow attains her highest yielding capabili- ties and the length of time which she will maintain her highest standard are fit subjects for interesting and sarching investigation. Important in various respects as this question is, like many others of equal significance to the farming industry, it has never been searehingly inquired into in this country. We appear to have neither the time nor the money requi- site for the carrying out of such emi- nently important work, or, at all events, we are contented to move along on the old haphazard lines, and to allow these finer fundamental points to look after themselves. To a sub- stantial extent the deficiencies of the United. Kingdom in respect to the so- lution of economic problems is made up by the enterprise and industry of American scientists and agricultural leaders. Among the numerous im- portant questions that have engaged attention at the fully equipped ex- perimental stations in the United States, those referred to in the open- ing sentences, have occupied a prominent place. The particulars of the experiments are furnished in a bulletin issued from the Wisconsin station, at which institution elaborate investigations have been carried out. Probably the conclusions arrived at are in approximate accordance with the prevailing ideas of experienced farmers; but even if the trials have been productive of no new result of striking significance it is something for the farmer to know that his theory and practice are based on solid and substantial grounds. On the evidence of the Wisconsin experiments the pronouncement is made that a cow is at her best dur- ing her fifth and sixth years, up to which time the production of milk and butter fat, if the animal is in normal condition, increases each year. Most farmers will, as a result of their own observations and practical experience, endorse the accuracy of this verdict. As to the length of time that a cow will maintain her maximum produc- tion, it is remarked that this will depend largely upon her constitutional strength and the care with which she is fed and managed, and here again general experience is in entire agree- ment with the verdict of searching in- vestigation. A good average cow, •properly managed, should maintain her highest standard of production almost unimpaired until after ten years of age, while it is found that a considerable number of excellent records were made by cows for some time after they had passed this age. Generally speaking, however, a cow may be said to have passed her best after she has completed her tenth year, and consequently in ordinary dairy herds where milk production is the sole or chief object it may be re- garded as desirable to dispose of all animals before or immediately after they have completed their tenth year. Of course, this rule cannot be held to apply to pedigree herds where the milking performances of the animals are of inferior import to their breed- ing qualities. No owner of a really successful breeding pedigree cow would dream of parting with her as long as she continued to produce good calves; for it does not follow that because she may have, through old age, fallen off somewhat in her milking powers her offspring horn after she is ten or twelve years old will be less valuable as milkers than those born when she was in her prime. The dairy farmer has to study care- fully every point that makes for eco- nomic production, and the weeding out of cows that have begun to fall off in their milk yields is a process that should be attended to regardless of sentiment. There are other advant- ages to be gained besides liberal milk production by attending strictly to the question of age limits. It may be taken as an established principle that cows that have passed their best as milkers have also entered upon a stage in their careers at which they are more susceptible to indifferent health and the other ills that afflict the bo- vine -race. For instance, it has been i — and it is in entire accord with; aable expectation — that the older! nraal becomes the more liable' she .3 to develop tuberculosis. It does not necessarily follow that the milk of an animal is appreciably affected in purity and wholesomeness by ad- vancing age, but undoubtedly there is the presumption that neither her milk nor her carcass can be so confi- dently relied upon after declining age has set in. Consequently, from con- siderations of health alone, there is sufficient inducement to keep in the herd only animals still in their prime. By this remark we do not mean it to be inferred that we are advocating ihe excessively wasteful system adopt- ed in many town dairies of buying in cows of from four to six years old and selling them off at a year or eigh- teen months afterwards. That prac- tice, which, unfortunately, seems to be fairly profitable, or, at all events, very convenient, is responsible for draining the country of the very best class of general purpose cows, and, apart from the pecuniary considera- tions of those who adopt it, possesses no redeeming qualities whatever. What we mean is that dairy farmers would be consulting their own interests if they made it a rule in their systems of management to eliminate from their herds all animals upwards of ten years old, as by so doing they would obtain a better return in milk and substantially reduce the risk of the carcasses of the discarded animals being condemned in the meat mar- kets.— The Field. THE SCIENTIFIC FARM ER.— WHO IS HE?— WHAT IS HE? — WHERE IS HE? Who is he? In a partial sense he is even7 farmer who tries to under- stand the laws of Nature; who keeps his eyes and ears open to discover the working of those laws. He may never have looked into a book, yet if he has read nature aright and has been obedient to what she has taught him, he is to that extent, the extent of his knowledge, a scientific farmer. There are thousands of such farmers. All there is to scientific teaching is to get men to see more, know more, and work more, in obedience with na- ture's laws. True science never goes beyond true knowledge and who ever has that knowledge is to that extent scientific. What is he? He is, first, a close observer of the soil, of plant life, of animal life. He never asks anything of his land without paying for it. He is honest with the land; he will not steal from its support; he keeps strict account of what he owes it. And so he considers what he owes to the crops he grows in the way of cultiva- tion and care; to his buildings and fences, and to the animals about him which have been committed to his keeping. In all his contact with the soil, with plants, with animal life and the things of the farm, as well as with men, he is rigidly honest, charging himself with the full account of what he owes to all these. He will not steal from any of them, nor will he try to deceive himself by calling his ignorance knowledge. Such a man is truly scientific as far as he goes, even if he cannot read a word. Where is he? He is to be found all about us in the presence of every farmer who strives hard to under- stand the working of nature's laws, for nature governs by principle not by caprice. She has a law for every thing she does. Chemistry is nothing at all but a study of the elements that compose things, and their pro- portion one to the other. Biology is a study of the laws that govern animal and plant life. The foundation of all pertaining to the farmer's life is tie chemistry of things, the biology of life. Then he goes one step farther and studies the force of things, the" phy- sics of the farm. Now, on all these matters, he cannot be wholly ignorant. He must know something of them. In so far as he knows the truth, he is a scientist One word more. He must be ener- getic. He must pursue and not be pursued. He must follow up what he knows, for only in this way can he know more. Said a farmer once about a neighbor: "He worked hard to wo what he thought was right." INSECTICIDES. One of the best insecticides is the little chick — not the size with strong legs and claws. Coop the old hen close to the gar- den fence and let the chicks have the run of the garden. Make friends with the birds. It is cheaper to feed birds than to raise bugs and worms. Birds always pay their board. Syringe the carnations occasionally with coal-oil emulsion, following this with a dash of cold water upon all sides of the the plant to rid it of green lice. A brass garden syringe is a good investment if you use it properly and often enough to make it pay. It won't use itself. To keep the ants off the peony buds dust well with powdered tobacco and place tobacco stems over the soil about the roots. Ants in the garden may be trapped by placing fresh meat bones or bacon rinds where they collect. When covered with ants dip into boiling water, dry and repeat. Layers of lime or wood ashes around beds of plants will keep the slugs and snails out of the bed. Where they are bad. hand pick at night by the light of a lantern. Dalmatian insect-powder is a fine remedy for black flies and green lice on plants. Give a light application after a shower or when the plant is wet with dew, once a week, on all sides. For bark-lice on either ornamental shrubs or trees and on fruit trees make a rather strong solution of sal- soda and apply with a brush (a white- wash brush will do). Use the solution plentifully all over the bark. A layer of lime applied to the sur- face when the ground is dry and the weather clear will sometimes drive ants from their villages. A watering of hot Cayenne pepper tea, as hot as the hand will bear, will rid plants of ants and many other pests if applied at their roots. If manure is too fresh or too green when applied to the garden, vermin are sure to breed there, and too much care cannot be taken to have only well rotted manure, if applied in the spring or summer season. Apply the fresh manure in the fall, or pile and turn it often under shelter. To purify water in the lily ponds and to destroy insect life in it, slake fresh stone-lime in water, making a liquid as for whitewash, then stir some of this into the water until it becomes thoroughly incorporated. If not effective, add a little more. The lime must be fresh and sharp. To do away with rose pests mix by rapid stirring a tablespoonful of coal- oil with a pint of very hot, strong soapsuds and when well mixed add this to enough hot suds to make a gal- lon. Mix a pint of unslaked lime with a quart of water and when settled pour the clear lime water into the coal-oil emulsion, adding to this a tea- spoonful of Paris green, stirring it all rapidly and thoroughly. Keep this mixture well stirred when using and spray or syringe the leaves, under the upper side, with plenty of the mixture. It will be "good" for the bush, if not healthy for the bugs and slugs. The best insecticide is a healthy, thrifty growth of the plant. — Helen Watts-McVey. PRIVILEGES FOR SALE WOODLAND RACE MEETING SEPT. 4, 5, 6 and 7, 1907 BETTING (Auction and Mutual Pools) PROGRAMMES. BAR AND CIGAR STAND. RESTAURANT and LUNCH COUN- TER. Bids for the above mentioned privil- eges will close August 10th, 1907. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Bids should be accompanied by a check for fifty per cent of the amount bid. Apply to or address C. A. SFENCEE. Manager, Woodland, Cal. FOR SALE — SEA2CHME 2:21. Bv Searchlight 2 :03^ . flam Wanda 2:14 bv Eros. A handsome seal brown gelding, six years old, 16.1 hands high, weight 1200 lbs. Good-gaited trotter. has been a mile at Pleasanton this spring in 2:16. with the last half in 1:05. Will make a high-class roadster or matinee horse. Gentle disposition and good headed and afraid of nothing on the road. Is absolutely sound, without a blemish. For full particulars address H. OIiSEKT, 814 B St., Haywards, CaL .CTHE-H0/? »tf»"r*^ Registered U. S. Patent Office *#^^oiaen Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner Webster and Chestnut Streets, SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. FOR SALE. The Handsome Standard Bay Gelding1, Honduras. Nine years old, by Prince Nutwood 2:11*4, dam by Strathway. Stands 16% hands and weighs about 1225 pounds. Has worked miles in 2:24, quarters in 33 seconds with six weeks* training. He has never been trained since, but was used on the roads at Talo Alto. He is good gaited. wears no boots, does not pull a pound, absolutely sound, afraid of nothing, a lady can drive him with per- fect safety. W. H. Williams had him in training and says that he looks like a 2:10 trotter. He is a remarkably good individual in every respect and a high class roadster and matinee horse. Will also sell a good Studebaker buggy and a McKerron harness. The above will be sold on account of the owner leaving for Europe. Horse can be seen at Hans Frellson's Stables, Twenty-fourth Avenue, near the Casino. For further particulars address this office. COLTS AND BROODMARES FOR SALE. Miss Horgan, winner of the Horgan Futurity Stake for yearlings last year, by Sidmoor 2:17^, out of a producing dam. Yearlings, two and three-year-olds by Sidmoor out of producing dams, and broodmares that are producers and stinted to Sidmoor 2:17^. These mares are by Alcona, Dexter Prince and other good sires. These horses can be seen at the Concord race track. For further information address JOHN OTT or ED. WALKER, Concord, Cal. FOB SALE AT PLEASANTON. Five-year-old pacing* Stallion. Can step a mile in 2:13 or better, and a quarter in 30 seconds. Sired by Chas. Derby, first dam Mon- ico by McKinney. second dam by Direc- tor, third dam by Hawthorne, fourth dam by Black Hawk. This horse is sound, gentle, and can be seen any time this month at J. R. Albertson's stable at the Pleasanton race track. A. Qt. SHIPFEE, 247 W. Fremont St., Stock- ton, CaX Saturday, July 27, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 BREEDING SHIRE HORSES. One of the most interesting points connected with the breeding of Shire horses, says The Field, is that where- as there is unanimity of opinion that the size and weight of the breed should be maintained, there is almost equal harmony of belief that the best results in breeding high-class stock are obtained from broodmares of mod- erate size. Probably no one is able to furnish a sufficiently explicit rea- son why this should be the case, but it is indisputable that medium sized mares are often more successful in the breeding of show stock than mares 16.2 or over. The majority of breed- ers could testify from their own ex- periences to the truth of this remark, and that they believe in the superior properties of dams that would pass under the 16.1. or even the 16 hands measure, is illustrated by the popu- larity of such animals in the sale ring. In the show yard the bigger exhibit will usually gain some advantage on account of her weight and size, but in the sale ring, when the primary object is the breeding paddock, there is not the same readiness to differen- tiate between the large and the small animals. Of course, there may be some truth in the contention that breeders are not afraid to utilize the smaller animals for stud purposes for the sufficient reason that they can al- ways correct shortness in weight and height by mating them with a sire possessing these properties. Never- theless, it is a common saying with a real meaning that the want of size in a mare is ho detriment to her qualities as a breeder. Some, indeed, openly express the conviction that moderation in size is a distinct advant- age. It is doubtful if these views are entertained, or are well founded with respect to mares only. There is a considerable amount of evidence to support the theory that the compact, moderate sized stallion also is often more impressive than the sire that ex- cels in bulk and weight. The import- ant point in connection with this sub- ject is that the belief in the impres- sive qualities of moderate, or under sized mares or stallions should not be permitted to unduly influence or mis- direct the type of animal produced. The Shire horse, if he is to be a mar- ketable animal, must possess both- weight and hauling power, and conse- quently the successful sires or dams that are in any degree lacking in these characteristics should without fail have their deficiencies counter- balanced by being mated with animals of larger, if coarser, type. o HOLLISTER HAY CROP. Manager Lathrop of the Lathrop Hay Company, after careful investiga- tion, estimates the hay crop of the valley at 27,000 tons. This is a large increase over estimates made earlier in the season, brought about by favor- able weather conditions during April and May. The hay is all of excellent quality and the prices are the highest for many years past. Three thousand tons of last year's hay crop are still in the warehouse with little prospect of immediate removal, owing to the embargo the Southern Pacific is con- stantly putting on shipments of hay to San Francisco. — Free Lance. o A cow requires from eight to ten gallons of water daily, if she is cap- able of giving an abundance of milk. Water is the largest proportion of the milk, and the cow should have a sufficient amount to use in manu- facturing milk and for supplying her bodily requirements. If the cow must seek water in some low, shallow place in the pasture she will be com- pelled to use that which is not pure. Every farm should have a plentiful supply of water for the cows, or they cannot yield their full quota of milk. A steady diet of corn for the sow right up to the time of "farrowing often causes pigs to die jn the womb. Meal slop is good hog feed, but a little wheat middlings mixed with it makes it very much better. After the pigs come feed the sow all she can eat of nutritious rations. A fair amount of corn will not hurt her then. To keep the youngsters free from lice, dip them just before they are weaned. Then dip them again late in the fall. CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit is- sued, available in all the lare cities of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the fire of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in fire and burglar proof steel vaults. AUCTION SALE AT CHASE'S PAVILION Monday Evening, Aug. 12, '07 SEVENTY HEAD OF OAKWOOD PARK STOCK FARM Standard Bred Horses, three, four and five years old, Stallions, Gelding's and Fillies, "by Charles Derby 2:20, Steinway 2:25%, Owyhee 2:11, Searchlig-ht 2:03%, and Stam B. 2:11*4, ont of the best producing" mares on the farm. Here are speed "prospects that can show. They are bred in the purple and will be given light work right up to the sale. The good brood mares also go at this sale, and several fancy carriage pairs and single drivers, suitable for pleasure and business, by a Cleveland Bay Stallion, out of standard mares. These horses will be at our stables August 8th. We invite you to look them over before the sale. Cata- logues mailed on application. FRED H. CHASE & CO., Auctioneers, 478 Valencia Street, near Sixteenth, San Francisco, Cal. Warranted to give satisfaction. GOMBAILT'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 HITMAN BEU£DT for Khci- in nism, Sprains, Sore Throut, < ;M . it id invaluable. Every bottle of Cans tic Balaam sold is Warranted to pive satisfaction. Price SI-CO per bottle Sold by drupjjists, or sent by ex- press, charges paid, with fnll directions for iN use. Send for descriptive circulars, testimo- nials, etc. Address THE LAWRENCE-WILLIAMS COMPANY, Cleveland, 0>i- TOM DILLON -Agent for — John B. Stetson's Hats Orders filled by mail. Tan Ness Av. & McAllister St., San Francisco. FOR SALE Matinee Wagon, $100 COST S250— GOOD AS NEW. 1126 Park Ave., Fart Street Station, Alameda, Cal. CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — in — HALFTONES AND LINE ENGEAVINO Artistic Designing. 141 Valencia St. San Francisco THICK, SWOLLEN GLANDS that make ahorse Wheeze, have Thick Wind, or Ohoke- i»>»»»i,-^^^*^.^ Dupont Smokeless MAKES A CLEAN UP Every Trophy and Every Average At the Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' League Tournament, San Francisco, Cal., February 22-24, were won by shooters who used DUPONT SMOKELESS Amateur Averages— A. J. Webb, S. A. Huntley, M. O. Feudner and C. M. Troxel Professional Averages — R. C. Reed, E. Holling and C. A. Haight. TROPHY WINNER SCORE Reed Trophy S. A. Huntley 40 straight Peters Trophy CM. Troxel 59 out of 60 Roos Trophy T. Prior 63 out of 65 Du Pont Trophy ■. A. J. Webb 64 out of 65 Professional Trophy E. H oil ing 18 out of 20 E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. PORTLAND, ORE. Established 1802 BERKELEY, CAL. and WILMINGTON, DEL. SEATTLE, WASH. WtWWWi^^^wiq>i>rp it always on hand and you will be prepared when trouble comes. Leading | horsemen everywhere know it and use it. Mr. IT. H. Clark. Fredorjia. N. T., writes: "The bottle of. Qulnn't Ointment purchased from you about two years ago ii-rnovedacurb and thoroughpln and did it for good. My horse's leg is as smooth aa ever." | Price $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists or sent by m Write for circulars, testimonials, etc. W.B. EDDY & OOMPAMY, WHITEHALL, 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 27, 1907. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots Jine Harness 'fcflSf boots Remington Autoloading Rifle..... Five 200 grain bullets sent whizzing at 2,000 feet per second, and each bullet ready to penerate steel five-sixteenths of an inch thick — that's the efficiency of the Remington Autoloading Rifle. Solid thick steel protects the face. Safe safety and easy trigger pull among its other features. List price $30, subject to dealer's discount REMINGTON^ARMS -,COMPANY,yiion, N. Y. Agency, 315 Broadway, New York City WINCHESTER Take-Down Repeating Shotguns If you want a serviceable shotgun, one that a scratch or a bump won't ruin and that can be bought at a price that won't ruin you, the Winchester Repeating Shotgun will meet your requirements. A 12 or 16 gauge Winchester Take-Down, with a strong shooting, full-choke barrel, suitable for trap work, duck shooting, etc., and an extra inter- changeable modified-choke or cylinder-bore barrel, complete, for field shooting, lists at $42.00. Your dealer will sell it to you for less. This is a bargain in a gun, but not a bargain-counter gun. Think this over. Winchester Gans and Winchester Ammunition are Sold Everywhere. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., - NEW HAVEN. CONN. ^MO £** J4 Look at these Victories for SELBY SHELLS Tournament held at San Francisco, February 22, 23 and 24, 1907 Besnlt General High Average Tournament held at Fresno, March 3 and 4, 1907 Result General Hig"h Average Tournament held at San Francisco, March 10, 1907 , Result General High Average Tournament held at Modesto, March 17, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, April 14, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Iios Angeles, May 4 and 5, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, May 10, 11 and 12, 1907 Result... Professional High Average Tournament held at Walla Walla, Wash., May 16, 17 and 18, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Sacramento, May 24, 25 and 26, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Tacoma, Wash., May 29, 30, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Gridley, CaL, June 15, 16, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Aberdeen, Wash, July 4, 5, 1907 Result General High Average GEORGE E. ERLIN, Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cot, Grove and Baker Sts., just at the Panhandle Entrance to Golden Gate Park. (Take Hayes, McAllister or Devisadero Street Cars.) est located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a good roadster -nd for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park .ers and prepare horses for track use. Ladies can go and return to stable nd i- it have their horses frightened by autos or cars 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 J«g. 0- - Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Hamilton Rifle Co. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 3, 1907. Starting Payments Due Aug. 4th, 1907 FOR TWO AND THREE YEAR OLDS Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes-4 and 5 For the Race Meeting1 To Be Held at Santa Rosa, Aug. 14, 15, 16, 17, 1907 FUTURITY STAKE No. 4, $6000 FUTURITY STAKE No. 5, $7000 (For Three-Year-Olds) ON 3-YEAR-OLD TROTTERS . ON 3-YEAR-OLD FACERS Money Divided. 32000 for Three -Year-Old Trotters. §1000 for Three-Year-Old Facers. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner Trot. $200 for Nominator Sam Winner Face. (For Two- Year-Olds) .$50 ON 2-YEAR-OLD TROTTERS $35 .$35 ON 2-YEAR-OLD FACERS $25 Money Divided. $1250 for Two- Year-Old Trotters. $750 for Two-Year-Old Facers. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner of Trot. $200 for Nominator Dam Winner of Face. $100 for Owner Stallion Sire of Winner of 3-Year-Old Trot When Mare was Bred $100 for Owner Stallion Sire of Winner of 3-Year-Old Face When Mare was Bred Nominators must designate when making payments to start whether the horse is a trotter or pacer. Two-Tear-Olds that start are not barred from starting again at three years old. Make payments to the Secretary. E. P. HEALD, President. F. W. KELLEY, Secretary, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. Stallion Cards Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGREES TABULATED Giving Performances of the get of' sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. IRISH SETTERS FOR SALE. Well bred Puppies. Price $10 each. Address GEO. FRASER, Pinole, Cal. Turtle's Elixir Well nigh infallible cure for colic, curb, splint, spavin and other common horse ail- ments. Our long-time stand- ing offer of $100 Reward for failure, where we say it will cure, has never been claimed. All drupcists sell it. Tattle's Family Elixir, the creat household remedy. Tattle's American Worm Powder cures. American Condition Powders, White Star and Bool Ointment. 100 page book, "Veterinary Experience," free. Be your own horse doctor. Makes plain the symp- toms, cives treatment. Send for copy. niTTLE'S ELLXIR CO., 52 Beverly St., Boston, Mass. Redington& Company. San Krnnclsco. California W. A. Shaw, 1209 yf. Washington St., Los Angeles BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers in PATER 14 00-1450 4 th St., San Francisco, Cal. Blake, Moffitt & Towne, Dos Angeles. Blake. McFall & Co.. Portland, Oregon. -fcUBBEBOID ROOFING he ' Proof, Acid Proof. Fire Re- sisting. ^TELL, RICHARDSON & CO., I Sixth St., 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 pro- fessional services to all cases of veter- inary dentistry. Complicated cases treated success- fully. Calls from out of town promptly re- sponded to. The best work at reasonable prices IRA BARKER DALZIEL 620 Octavia tt. San Francisco, Cal. Tel phone Special 2074. Fred Mast Successor to Zlbbell & Son THE AVENUE STABLE. 672-680 11th Ave., on© blook north of Chutes. A nice line of New Livery ; Large, Clean Bos 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 THE HORSEMAN'S HANDBOOK OONTENTS: MBE AND MANAGEMENT OF STAUIONS-The Stall-Pad- dock —Food — Diseases— Exercise— Grooming — Serving Mares— Amount of Service. CANE AND MANAGEMENT OF BROOD MARES— Getting mares in foal— Care during Pregnancy— Abortion- Foaling— Time "When Mare is Due— In Season Again— Weaning Colt— Period of Gestation Table. BREAKING AND DEVELOPINO OF COLTI-Care of Colt— Ed- ucating— Feeding— Care of Growing Feet- Breaking to Drive— Developing, Shoeing and Booting. MANAGEMENT OF CAMPA1GN1RS— How to Keep the Race Horse in Condition and Keyed Up for a Eace. CARE OF THE FEET— Booting and Shoeing— Bonner's and Berry's Views. IABEOFTHE HOME IN SICKKESS-Some Brief, Simple Bules and Eemedies. GAITK6 AID BALANCINl-Correction of Faulty Gaits etc. ■* ANIMAL TAMINO AHO TBAIHINt-Methods Employed by Gentry in Overcoming "Wild Instincts of the Horse and Teaching Him to Learn. STATISTICS— Championship Beeords of every class —Leading Sires of 2:30 speed— Time of Fastest jlili-s bv ijuarters— List of High Priced Horses —List of Horse Associations and Registers- List of Horse Journals— List of Books on the Horse— Table of all stake winners. Conditions and Dates of Payments on all Futurities, etc. AMERICAN TROTTING RULES— The Complete Rules gov- erning Harness Racing with Index, Officially Signed by Secretary W. H. Knight, also the betting rules. USEFUL INFORMATION— Rules for Admission to Stan- dard Registers. Rules for Laying out Tracks— —Treatment of Horse's Teeth— How to Groom a Horse— About Clipping Horses— "Where to Buy Specialties for Horsemen, etc. _____ (Paper Cover 50c P R I CE I Leatherette Cover $1 ADDRESS $15,000 in Stakes-First-class mile track Arizona Territorial Fair Phoenix, Ariz., Six Days November 11-17, '07 CONDUCTED BY THE TEBSIIOBY OP AEIZOITA Entries Close September 15th, 1907 TROTTING and PACING STAKES No. 1 — 2:29 CLASS, TROTTING. . SlOOO No. 8 — 2:25 CLASS, PACING $1000 No. 2 — 2:24 CLASS, TBOTTING. . $1000 No. 9 — 2:20 CLASS, FACING $1000 No. 3 — 2:19 CLASS, TBOTTING. . $1000 No. 10 — 2:16 CLASS, PACING $1000 No. 4 — 2:14 CLASS, TBOTTING. . .$1500 No. 11 — 2:12 CLASS, PACING $1000 No. 5 — 2:11 CLASS, TBOTTING. . .$1000 No. 12 — 2:08 CLASS, FACING $1000 No. 6 — 2:08 CLASS, TBOTTING. .. $1000 No. 13 — 2:05 CLASS, PACING $1500 No. 7 — FBBB-FOB-ALL No. 14 — FREE-FOR-ALL TBOTTING $1000 FACING $1000 ENTRIES CLOSE on SEFTEMBEB 15th, 1907. Horses may tie entered at any time before September 15th and any record made by horses after they have been entered will be no bar, all horses not entered September 15th must be eligible upon that date. Horses entered prior to September 15th, can be declared out on September 15th by written notice to the Superintendent of Speed, and a payment of three per cent. Rules of the American Trotting Association to govern, except as otherwise provided. For entry blanks or further information, address: SHIRLEY CHRISTY, Supt. of Speed, Phoenix, Arizona EAIR CUSHION No Lameness They f II 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? ! Order through your horse-shoer | Revere Rubber Co. soli k_:."jfacture. J • Boston. San Francisco Order by "NAME". BREEDEB & SPOt'if BAN. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. PRIVILEGES FOR SALE WOODLAND RACE MEETING SEPT. 4, 5, 6 and 7, 1907 BETTING (Auction and Mutual Pools) PROGRAMMES. BAR AND CIGAR STAND. and LUNCH COTJN- FOB SALE — ALFBED J>. 2:12%. RESTAURANT TER. FRUIT, NUTS and ICE CANDY, CREAM. Bids for the above mentioned privil- eges will close August 10th. 1907. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Bids should be accompanied by a check ffoj fifty per cent of the amount bid. Apply to or address C. A. SFENCIE, Manager, Woodland, Cal. PETER SAXE & SUN. 613 3-d siret-l Oakland, Cal., Importers. Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses, Sheep. Hogs. High- class breeding stock. C-orresponik-iii-t- s<- Uclted. By Longworth, son of Sidney. Al- fred D. is absolutely sound, without blemish; goes without boots; is now in training and has paced miles better than his record this year. - He is a first-class racing prospect for the fast classes and a high-class roadster or a matinee horse. He is now in Suther- land & Chadbourne's racing stable at Pleasanton, where he can be seen, and will be driven for prospective buyers. For further information address MBS. A. C. SIETZ, 5403 San Pablo Ave., Oak- land, Cal. mm CAPSULES Saturday, August 3, 1907.] 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 Postomce. Terms — One Year $3; Six Months 51.75; 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. GRAND OPENING AT PLEASANTON. Track Record Lowered Three Times by Sir John S. a Son of Diablo. One of the greatest races ever seen in California opened the four days harness racing program of the Pleasanton Matinee Club on Wednesday of this week. In the opening heat of the 2:08 pace, the first race on the card, W. L. Vance's great five-year- old stallion Sir John S. by Diablo 2:09%, out of Elisa S 2:16%, by Alcantara Jr., paced the mile in 2:08%, just two seconds faster than the former race record of the track, which was set at 2:10% in 1904 by Kelley Briggs. The next heat Sir John S. again' set a new mark, pacing the mile in 2:07%, just equalling the best time ever made in their work on this track by Anaconda 2:01%, and Searchlight 2:03%, and only a quarter of a second behind the mile in 2:07 made by The Donna in her last fast work out before leaving for the Grand Circuit this year. Before the horsemen who train at Pleasanton had ceased wondering at these two marvelous per- formances by a pacer in his first start of the year, knowing as they do the hill the horses have to climb on the back stretch of this track, he smashed both these records by pacing the third heat in 2:06%, a mile that was considered almost an im- possibly over this track for anything but a two- minute horse. But Sir John S. was equal to the task and won his race handily, although driven out in the second and third heats, by the McKinney mare, Miss Georgie, owned by W. A. Clark Jr. and ably handled by J. O. Gerrety. She was at his neck in both these finishes and compelled him to pace these fast miles. She got off a length or so back in each heat and was separately time the last heat in 2:06%, the same time made by the winner. She never paced so fast before and showed herself to be a great mare, and as game as they are made. She was well backed, the auctions and mutuals being liberally patronized. Pools varied considerably, but an average one before the first heat would be Miss Georgie $10, Sir John S., ?10, Miss Idaho $8, and the field, containing Kelly Briggs, Delilah, Cresco Wilkes and John R. Conway, $6. Several hundred dollars worth were sold the evening before the race with Sir John S. a slight favorite. In drawing for positions Delilah had the pole, John R. Conway second, Kelly Briggs third, Sir John S. fourth, Miss Idaho fifth, Miss Georgie sixth and Cresco Wilkes seventh. In scoring not more than five could come down abreast. Miss Georgie and Cresco Wilkes being put in the second tier. There was quite a play on Miss Idaho for the heat, but after the word was given the red cap of Vance soon showed in front and he won well in hand in 2:08%, with Miss Idaho a good second and John R. Conway third. In the next heat Sir John S. had the pole and after a few scores he took them away at a dizzy clip. The quarter was reached in 0:31%, the half in 1:03%, the three-quarters in 1:35% and the mile was in 2:07%. Sir John S. led all the way, but at the last eighth Gerrety brought Miss Georgie up with a rush anl nearly caught Vance napping, forcing him to use his whip in a lively manner . Sir John S. had shortened his stride, but he responded gamely to Vance's urging and won by less than a half length from the fast coming mare In this heat, as in all three. John R. Conway was third, and in the last heat he was timed separately in 2:07% for the mile. The third heat was almost a repetition of the sec- ond, except that Vance found it best not to let up on his horse at any part of the mile, and while he won at the finish rather handily, he used his whip vigor- ously the last few yards to offstand the rush of the Clark mare. Three better heats or nicer finishes were never seen in a race, and there was great en- thusiasm over each. Miss Georgie, Miss Idaho and John R. Conway all showed themselves able to beat 2:08, and 2:06 should not stop some of them at Santa Rosa. Kelly Briggs is not the horse he was two years ago, and Delilah is off and not up to her usual form. Cresco should do better after another race or two. The 2:40 trot went to the handsome McKinney mare Yolanda in straight heats. She was splendidly driven by Davey and looks ilke a very high class trotter, as she was tending to business all the time, and made no fuss, was always on a trot and did just as she was asked. Her final heat in 2:14% was not her limit by any means. She was bred by Dr. Masoero, the popular veterinarian of San Francisco, and is owned jointly by the Doctor and Mr. Frank H. Burke of San Francisco. She is by McKinney 2:11%. dam Moscovita by Guy Wilkes: second dam Moscova by Belmont 64. The bay gelding Ben Rus- sell, owned by Mr. Eastman of Palo Alto, and well driven by Fred Chadbourne, trotted an excellent race. He is a good gaited fellow and a fine looker, and as he is improving all the time 2:12 should not bother him later on. The Monterey mare, May T., showed a great deal of speed, and when she gets a little steadier will make the winner of this race step her best to beat her. There was little betting on this race, Yolanda being a prohibitive favorite. The pace for three-year-olds was a cake-walk for James Marshall's great colt Aerolite. Chadbourne has him in grand shape, and after winning the first two heats with him in 2:26 and 2:21, let him down the last half of the third heat in 1:04, with the last quarter in 31% seconds. The mile was in 2:14%. Josephine by Zolock and Beulah by Nutwood Wilkes took second and third money respectively. The day's sport was one of the best ever seen on a harness race track on this Coast. The manage- ment of the meeting by the members of the Pleas- anton Matinee Club is most excellent. The grounds are clean and neat, the track in better shape than it ever has been and the policing could not be bet- ter. The stretch was kept absolutely clear during the heats, and no favoritism has shown anyone. The press-box, which is usually so crowded with outsiders that the newspaper men find it difficult to do their work, was kept clear of all but the reporters, who fully appreciated this foresight on the part of the club's officials. The judges during the day were Dr. A. McLaughlin, Benjamin Cram and I. B. Dalziel. In the timers stand were W. J. Kenney, Harry Moore and Dan Misner. Ed. R. Smith acted as starter. The summaries of the day's racing follow: Pacing, 2:08 class, purse $800— Sir John S., b s by Diablo-Elisa S. 2:16% (Vance) 1 1 1 Miss Georgie, br m by McKinney-by Nut- wood Wilkes (Gerrety) 5 2 2 Miss Idaho, ch m by Nutwood Wilkes-by For- est Clay Jr. (Leggett) 2 4 4 John R. Conway, ch s by Diablo-by Le Grande (Chadbourne) 3 3 3 Delilah, b m by Zolock-Gypsie (Delaney) . . 4 6 5 Kelly Briggs, br g by Bayswater Wilkes (Durfee) 7 5 6 Cresco Wilkes, b s by Nutwood Wilkes (Groom) 6 d Time by Quarters. % % % Mi;e. First heat 0:32 1:05 1:37 2:08(/2 Second heat 0:31% 1:03% 1:35% 2:07% Third heat 0:31% 1:04 1:35% 2:06% Trotting, 2:40 class, pjr« $500 — Tolande, b m by McKinney-by Guy Wilkes (Davey) 1 1 1 Ben Russell, b g by L. W. Russell (Chad- bourne) 2 2 2 Parachute, b g by Altitude Jr. (Sampsell).5 3 3 Alto McKinney, b s by McKinney (Phippen) 4 4 4 May T., ch m by Monterey (Twohig) 3 d Time— 2:16%, 2:15%, 2:14%. Pacing, three-year-olds, purse $500 — Aerolite, b s by Searchlight-by. Nutwood Wilkes (Chadbourne) 1 1 1 Josephine, b f by Zolock (Rutherford) 2 2 3 Beulah, ch f by Nutwood Wilkes (Gerrety) 3 3 2 Time— 2:26, 2:21, 2:14%. A TRIO OF FAST PACERS. Copa de Oro, the five year old colt that won the 2:20 pace at Salinas so impressively last week, has all the earmarks of a very high class pacer and race horse. This colt is owned by Mrs. L. G. Bonfilio of Los Angeles, and well may she be proud of this, her first horse to be raced. For a green colt to take such a mark in his first start is remarkable, and when in making the record he defeats a field of high class pacers, one of which, Inferlotta, has shown more speed than any pacer now racing in California, he must be given the stamp of approval as a great young horse. He is a beautiful bay, carries his head high, stands about 15.3, and races without hopples and wears hardly any boots. Durfee, who trains and drives him seems able to place him anywhere, and in the Salinas race, no matter what gait Inferlotta would take, Copa de Oro seemed able to go up to her when called on, or would fall back as desired. Copa de Oro impressed me as having the greatest racing head I have seen on a young green horse for a long time. One swallow does not make a summer, but the showing of Copa de Oro in his first start was certainly most impresive. He has one fault, poor feet, but they were not naturally so Mr. Durfee tells me and do not trouble him so far. His breeding is superb. His sire is Nutwood Wilkes, a horse that all must admit gets great race horses. His dam is Atherine by Patron, second dam Athene, a producing mare by Harold, third dam by Pilot Jr., fourth dam by Mambrino Chief, fifth dam by Downing's Bay Mes- senger, and sixth dam by Whip Comet. There is not a cross of poor blood in his veins. is a wonder for speed. I never saw any horse pace as fast as she. At Salinas she would get off several lengths back, then take the extreme outside on the rough ground and pace by the others as if they were tied, while they were going a 2:04 clip, as the first quarted was in 31 seconds. She pulls heavily at the start, and it is almost impossible to control her, consequently, a great deal is taken out of her at the start if there is much scoring. I saw her work a mile at Pleasanton last Wednesday in 2:07 all alone, and not even a horse at any place in the stretch to urge her on. She went to the half up that hill in 1:02, too fast for that track. The late Monroe Salisbury saw Bolivar 2:00% driven that half in 1:03% once and turning away, putting up his watch, said: "He'll never get home," and it took Bolivar a minute and twelve seconds to come the last half. Yet this little mare goes up the hill in 1:02 and comes home in 1:05. She is a wonder and they say she has paced a quarter in 28% seconds. She wears the hopples and they are carried preety tight. Outside of her desire to rush away she seems a good actor. It would not susprise me to see her pace the Santa Rosa track in 2:04. She is by Interna 2:15%, a pacing son of Diablo, that is out of that famous old brood mare Biscari, by Director. The dam of Inferlotta is Carlotta Wilkes, a great brood mare by Charley Wilkes, second dam a pro- ducing mare by Alcantara, third dam by Clark Chief, etc. She is seven years old and was bred by the late Henry Pierce at Santa Rosa Stock Farm. Interna 2:15%, her sire, was sold at auction by this Farm a few years ago, and purchased by Captain McNally, an army officer, who is now stationed at Fort Robinson, Nebraska. Like Inferlotta, the pacer Sir 'John S., whose rec- ord of 2:06%, made in the third heat at Pleasan- ton last Wednesday, is the talk of harness horse- dom in California, has two crosses of Alcantara blood. He gets one through his sire Diablo, that is out of Alcantara's best daughter Bertha, and another through his dam, Elisa S. 2:16%, who is by Alcantara Jr. Sir John S." was bred near Marysville, came out a green horse last year and took a record of 2:10% at Woodland os a four-year- old. He is a big strong going pacer, wears loose hopples and is steady as a clock. Like most studs he requires to be driven, but when called on shows wonderful speed and is said to have paced an eighth in 13% seconds. He is good headed and for his size finishes strong. He is game all through and will fight out a race to the last inch. Sir John S. looks like a coming two minute horse. His record of 2:10% as a four year old was easy for him, and his mile in 2:06% as a five year old, in his first race of of the year, did not impress me as his limit by a good deal. He was picked last year as a horse that would pace in 2:07, and now that he has beaten that time, a mile in 2:03, would cause nearly every horsemen who has seen him race to remark: "Just what I expected." o GOING SOME. Sir John S. 2:06% by Diablo. Copa de Oro 2:08% by Nutwood Wilkes. Louisa A. 2:15 by Hambletonian Wilkes. Opitsah 2:16% by William Harold. King Athby 2:15ya by Athby. Aerolite (3) 2:14% by Searchlight. The above are new pacing records made in races at Salinas, and the first day at Pleasanton this year. Fresno Girl 2:15% by Seymour Wilkes. R. Ambush 2:13% by Zolock. Yolanda 2:14% by McKinney. The above are new race records made at Salinas and Pleasanton up to Wednesday of this week. Coronado 2:09%. worked a half in 1:02% at Pleasanton last Wednesday morning. He is the grandest looking son of McKinney. He will have a walkover in most of the races in which he is entered this year. Don't fail to pay your starting fee in the Breeders Futurity Stakes if you want to start your colt. This payment is due August 4th. which falls on Sunday, so Monday will do. But the payments must be made then. TIME RECORDS AT SALINAS MEETING. Trotting to Beat 2:30(4. Belle McKinney, b m by McKinney-Mission Belle 2:25 Toppy, ch g by Delphi-Sister to Aster 2:23(4 Shot, s g by Robin-by Brown Jug 2:29% Pacing to Beat 2:25(4- Bonnie. W., blk m by Delphi 2:22^ Elaine, li in by Robin-Altoonita 2:22% Inferlotta, the little mare owned by W E. Valen- tine of Los Angeles, and trained by C. T. Hewett, California's favorite hot weather drink is Ja Napa Soda. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 3, 1907. LAST TWO DAYS AT SALINAS. Track and Attendance Records of the Monterey Fair Both Broken. The largest crowd ever seen at the Salinas track crowded the grandstand on Friday, the third day of the meeting, so that ingress and egress were very hard work, and occupied all the available space in front of the stand and for three or four hundred yards up and down the track near the wire. In the infield lined up alongside the rail were several hun- dred vehicles of all descriptions, while the space set aside for automobiles contained about two dozen of the "benzine buggies." Probably two-thirds of this crowd had come out to cheer the favorite horse of Monterey county. Mr. J. B. Iverson's heretofore invincible North Star, but after he had given them a chance to exercise their vocal organs by winning me first heat of his race, he had to lower his colors for the first time in his life to the brown stallion R. Ambush, owned by Messrs. Bonnell and Strong of San Bernardino county. There were but three starters in the race. North Star. R. Ambush and Bob Ingersoll, the last named being entirely outclassed by the other two. North CORONADO 2:0934; Star was made the favorite at 520 to $8 for both the others, but the admirers of Ambush were slow in putting up their money, as the Salinas horse's repu- tation for being wonderfully fast and game was State wide, while the stallion from "'San Berdoo" was said to be a little crimpy since leaving the warm sun of the south for the cloudy skies of the Salinas valley. They were sent off to a good start in the first heat and North Star and Ambush sailed out in front of Bob Ingersoll, and when racing up the back stretch Ambush stepped on the dangling end of a loose boot, threw a shoe and went to a disastrous break. North Star winning easily in 2:16^- The crowd cheered North Star all the way down the stretch and those who wanted to speculate on the race surrounded the pool box. The backers of Am- bush took heart, and when §20 was paid for North Star they ran the short end of the tickets up to 510 before the second heat was called. In this heat Ambush did not lose any boots or shoes and when the half-mile post was reached in 1:07, North Star was going easily and did not know that he was in a horse race. Entering the stretch the Nutwood Wilkes gelding was in the lead, but here a struggle began. Inch by inch Ambush closed the small gap between them, and under a mildly applied whip he reached North Star at the 100-yards post and there the gelding faltered for a moment as if about to break, but Whitehead picked him up and kept him going. Ambush had the foot .and the condition, however, to get his head in front of North Star and he won by that much in 2:13% amid the wildest cheering from the friends of both horses, many of whom did not know the result of the heat until it was announced by Starter Smith. North Star money was so plentiful in spite of the loss of this heat that pools sold at 520 on him to $14 for the field. The third heat was driven a little differently. Whitehead believed that he would have won the second had he not been over confident, so he went out when the word was given to give Bonnell a horse race from start to finish. The two horses were side by side at the half in 1:05%, and the son of Zolock was hanging on like a bulldog. Bonnell urged him a little and by the time the head of the stretch was reached he seemed to have North Star beaten and as the gelding stopped badly in the race for the wire Ambush won easily in 2:14*4, and it was plain to be seen that the Salinas horse was out of condition and doomed to defeat. After this heat North Star bled at the nose a little and in the fourth and final heat Whitehead drove him an easy mile and did not try to make a race at the finish. That North Star was out of condition was very apparent to those who had seen him race as a three-year-old, and take his work this spring, when he could trot miles in 2:12 and come the last quarter ir, 31 seconds any time he was asked. It was very 1 ^appointing to his owner and trainer for North S far to be beaten in such time at his home track, but ley accepted defeat with good grace and congratu- ted Mr. Bonnell over his victory. Another favorite went down in defeat when the 2:08 pace was contested. There were four starters in this race, and the talent picked the Nutwood Wilkes mare Miss Idaho as the favorite. She won two seven-heat races two years ago when owned and campaigned by Mr. Springer, now owner and driver of the great Sonoma Girl, and on this reputa- tion, coupled with the fact that she had worked some very fast miles in the south before being shipped north, the wise ones thought she should about win. She managed to take the first heat in 2:09*4. wnich lowered the track record over a sec- ond, but there were plenty of buyers for the field pools after this heat. In the second heat Miss Idaho looked to have the race won when entering the stretch, but here Ger- rety. who was up behind Miss Georgie. began mak- ing a -irive. Never did a driver make a harder effort, and amid shouts and cheers from the grand- stand he simply lifted the McKinney mare the last hundred yards, and landed her first at the wire by a half length in 2:09%. It was undoubtedly one of the most desperate and best driven finishes ever seen on a California track, and Mr. Gerrety was compli- mented on all sides for the performance. The next two heats went to Miss Georgie, with John R. Con- way, well driven by Fred Chadbourne, the contend- ing horse. This stallion will do to have a ticket on later on, and when any race in which he is a starter goes to five heats or over he is very likely to be a winner. Kelly Briggs, the old favorite, paced a very disappointing race, and was entirely out of condition, as Durfee had hard work to get him in- side the flag in the last heat, which was in 2:11%. Saturday's Races. The closing day of the Monterey Fair did not draw as large an attendance as the day previous, but the crowd was not a small one, and all the seats in the grandstand were occupied. The 2:20 pace furnished one of the most sensa- tional races ever seen on the California Circuit. Five horses started in this event, the little mare Infer- lotta, owned by W. E. Valentine of Los Angeles, and driven by the veteran saddle and show horse trainer Mr. C. T. Hewett, being the favorite in the first few pools at $10 to 56 for Copa de Oro, driven by W. G. Durfee. and 54 for the field, consisting of Diabless. driven by J. W. Zibbell, Highfly, driven by T. W. Barstow, and Babe Madison, driven by Geo. Algeo. These odds did not last long, as Copa de Oro had strong support and was soon favorite at $10 to 58 for the field. In the scoring the little mare Inferlotta showed wonderful speed and was always on the pace, although she rushed away at every score and would go to the quarter pole before Hewett could pull her up. This must h?.ve tnkan considerable out of her, and it is not to be wondered at that a classy young horse like Copa de Oro should be able to defeat her. Inferlotta would get off several lengths be- hind, then pace around the others and be in the lead at the quarter pole and keep this position to the half, but here Durfee would make his drive with Copa de Oro and out pace her through the stretch. The first heat was placed in 2:10%, the sec- ond in 2:08% and the third in 2:09*4, with Copa de Oro the winner each time. In the last heat Zib- bell made a great drive with Diabless and was a good second at the wire. This race was one of the best ever seen in California, and while it was won in straight heats there was a horse race in every one and the crowd was on its feet cheering the con- OP1TSAH 2:16'4- testants as they came to the wire each time. Babe Madison was outclassed and caught the flag in the first heat. All entries but one were scratched from the 2:17 trot, so a special purse of $200 was offered for trot- ters- and pacers. There were entered for this race the pacers King Athby, Miss Gommet and Victor Platte, and the trotters Princess and Ben Russell. King Athby had the speed of this bunch and won the first heat handily. Soon after getting the word in the second heat King Athby and Victor Platte collided, smashing both sulkies and throwing Leggett and Sampsell out, but no injuries were done to horses or drivers. Princess went on and won this heat, and the judges permitted the two pacers to start again. King Athby then won the two remain- ing heats as easily as he had won the first. There were a couple of running races each day of the meeting, and an automobile race wound up the program on the last day. Several horses were driven for records during the week and a number of new additions were made to the standard lists of both trotters and pacers. The racing was not only high class during the meeting, but was clean and well managed throughout. The Monterey Agricultural Association, and especially its efficient president and secretary, Messrs. J. B. Iver- son and J. J. Kelly, deserve the highest praise for the manner in which all the details of the fair and race meeting were carried out. It was most successful in every way, and other year Salinas, which joined the regular circuit for the first time this year, will receive twice the number of entries and be one of the most important meetings of the circuit. Below will be found the official summaries of all the trot- ting and pacing events of the meeting: R. AMBUSH 2:13%. WEDNESDAY, J1TLY 24. Trotting. 2:24 class, purse $800 — Fresno Girl, br m bv Seymour Wilkes-Rich- ard's Elector (Zibbell) 5 1 1 1 Dredge, br g bv James Madison-Rosa Clay (Durfee) 1 3 2 2 Parachute, b g bv Altitude Jr.-Eabe (Samp- sell I 6 2 3 3 Ollie B.. ch m by Nutwood Wilkes-Baby (Gray) 2 4 5 4 Monocrat, b s by Woodmon-Altocrat (Judd) 3 5 4 5 Amado, blk s by Direct Heir-La Belle (Rutherford) 4 6 dr Time— 2:19%. 2:15>4, 2:15%, 2:16%. Pacing. 2:16 class, purse $300 — Louisa A b m by Hambletonian Wilkes-Altoo- nita (Whitehead) 1 1 l Norda. b m by Mercury-Bessie Dale (Bonnell) 2 2 3 Just It. b m bv Nearest-Babe (Barstow) 2 3 2 Time — 2:15%. 2:15%. 2:21%. THTTBSDAY, JTJXY 25. Trotting, 2:10 class, purse $400 — Coronado. br s by McKinney-Johanna Treat (Durfee) 1 Princess, b m bv Eugeneer-Belle (Whitehead) 2 Time— 2:17. 2:17%. 2:17. Pacing, horses without records, purse $300 — Opitsah. ch m by William Harold-Lenora ( Chadbourne) 1 ' Babe Madison, b m by James Madison (Algeo) 2 Albert Direda. blk s by Robert Direct-Ida May (Coombs) Dis Time — 2:16%. 2:20? 2:16%. FBIDAT, JTOY 26. Trotting. 2:14 class, purse $400 — R. Ambush, b s by Zolock-May McKinney (Bonnell) - North Star, b g by Nutwood Wilkes-Ivoneer (Whitehead) 1 Bob Ingersoll. b g by Nutwood Wilkes-Lew Pacing, 2:08 class, purse $400 — Miss Georgie. br m by McKinney-by Nut- wood Wilkes (Gerrety) ... ■• - Miss Idaho, s m by Nutwood Wilkes-by Forest Clay Jr. (Leggett) .............. 1 John R. Conway, s s by Diablo-Lady Kohl (Chadbourne) ^■■■■■■,« Kellv Briggs, br g by Bayswater Wilkes- \lgenie (Durfee) * Time— 2:09Vi. 2:09%. 2:10%. 2:11%. SATTTBDAY, JTTLT 27. Pacing. 2:20 class, purse $800 — Copa de Oro. b s by Nutwood Wilkes-Athenne Inferiotta, b' m by Inferno-Carlotta Wilkes Diabless b m bv Diablo-tnoroughb'red (Zibbell) 4 3 Highfly. b g by Nearest-Miss Gordon (Bar- stow) 3 4 Babe Madison, b m by James Madison (Algeo) Dis Time— 2:10%, 2:08%, 2:09%. Special mixed, purse $200 — King Athby (p), b g by Athby-Xhce (Leg- gett) Princess (t). b m by Eugeneer-Belle (White- head) •• ■ ••■ ■ ■.- ■ u/4 Victor Piatt (p), b g by Plan-by Romie W. (Sampsell) ,YW '■;' Ben Russell (O, b g, by L. W. Russell-Pacito i Chadbourne) •• - • ■ • - * 6 * Miss Gomes NOTHING BUT GOOD RESULTS. Have used GOHBAULTS CAUSTIC BALSAM for more I ■ than 20 years. It is the best blister I have ever tried I ba> ■ used it in hundreds of cases with best results. Itisje ■ fectly enfe-fortho most inexperienced person to use Th ■ i»the largest breeding establishment ol trottin»]iorscs i_ ■ th^world, and use your blister often. -Vi. H. JiAY.HUND, |Frop. Belmont 1'ark Stock Form, Belmont Park, Mont USED 10 TEAR"? S1JCCFSSFTJLT-Y. 1 have used GOHBAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM forte I years: have been very successful in curintr curb.ringboni I capped hock and knee, bad ankles, rheumatism, »nd *1- I [most every cause of lameness in norses. Havo a stable of I forty bend, mostly track and speedway horses, and cer- f ly can recommend it.— f. C. CRAMEB, Training lies. 930 Jennings Street, New York City. Soie Agents for the United States ana Canada* The Lawrence-Witliams Go. TORONTO, ONT. CLEVELAND, OHIO. CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters ot Credit is- sued, available in all the large cities of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the fire of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in fire and burglar proof steel vaults. AUCTION SALE AT CHASE'S PAVILION Monday Evening, Aug. 12, '07 SEVENTY HEAD OF OAKWOOD PARK STOCK FARM Standard Bred Horses, three, four and five years old, Stallions, Gelding's and Fillies, by Charles Derby 2:20, Steinway 2:25%, Owyhee 2:11, Searchlight 2:03%. and Stam B. 2:11%, out of the best producing' mares on the farm. Here are speed prospects that can show. They are bred in the purple and will be given light work right up to the sale. The good brood mares also go at this sale, and several fancy carriage pairs and single drivers, suitable for pleasure and business, by a Cleveland Bay Stallion, out of standard mares. These horses will be at our stables August 8th. We invite you to look them over before the sale. Cata- logues mailed on application. POINTERS and ENGLISH SETTERS TRAINED AND BROKEN Broken Dogs and Well Bred Puppies fcr sale. Address E. VALENCIA, 212 North Brown St., Napa, Cal. NEW SULKY FOR SALE A brand new McMurray Sulfeey — best grade — never been uncrnted. Call or address F. W. HELLEY, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., 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 Mateo. JERSETS, HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. LYNWOOD W. MAKES FOB. SALE. FRED H. CHASE & CO., Auctioneers, 478 Valencia Street, near Sixteenth, San Francisco, Cal. Two handsome young mares by Lyn- wood W., dam by Shadeland W. ; next dam by Hamlet. Full sisters, one four and one five years old. Good size and weigh nearly 1100 pounds each. Well broken, both single and double. The five-year-old is a bay with star and snip in the face, while the four-year-old is a dark sorrel with silver mane and tail, white stockings behind and strip In face. For price and further particu- lars, address B. L. MTJBPB^'. Sebasta- pol, Cal. FOB SALE CHBAF. Gray mare, six years old, by James Madison; first dam Bessie Bell by St. Bel; second dam Belle B. by Belmont (son of Lexington); third dam Infallible by Lightning. See Bruce's American Stud Book. A very fast mare, can show now a half in 1:04 and a quarter very close to 30 seconds, trotting. Is not keyed up to a fast mile, but can con- vince any one she is a 2:10 trotter. Also a bay gelding, five years old, by James Madison; first dam by Albert W.; second dam by Algona; third dam Mabel by The Moor; fourth dam Minnehaha. This horse has had very little work, but can show a half in 1:06 and is one of the best prospects in this country. Can be seen at work at Agricultural Park, tjOS Angeles, in charge of Walter Ma- 4en, or address L. J. BOSB, Jr., Oxnard, CaL IMPORTED HACKNEY STALLIONS At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER, West Orange. N. J Secure Booms in Advance at the New Alamo 529 Fourth. St., or the Phoenix Fourth St., rjet. A and B Sts., Santa Rosa For the P. C. T. H. B. A. Race Meeting' Newly Furnished and First-Class. Rooms Single or En Suite; with or with- out Baths; Hot and Cold Running Water in Every Room. Make your res- ervation in time. MRS. DORA GRISSIM, Santa Rosa, Cal. Agents and Correspondents wanted In every town on the Pacific Coast for the Breeder and Sportsman. IflonpesEnd STOCK GET JUST ENOUGH AT THE RIGHT Tl C0MPRE55ED PURE 5ALT BRICKS. AND PATENT FEEDER! No waste. no heglect.all convenience. Your dealer has it. Write us for The booh. BELMONT STABLE SUPPLY CO. PATENTEES MANUFACTURE BrooKlyn, 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 3, 1907. S c « « c 2 £ AT CHICAGO. JUNE IS to 21, 1907 GRAND AMERICAN HONORS » 9 9 9 § » 9 9 9 9 I 9 9 9 I i » 9 9 9 9 9 m i444444444444«444444444444<444<4444444 44444444444444■ *^j> AILMENTS OFTHESKIN. ~# Awarded Gold Medal at California State Fair, 1892. Every horae owner *rho values bis 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. TALLION OWNER If in need of anything in the line of Stallion Cards compiled and printed, Tabulated Pedigrees, Stock Catalogues, Horse Hooks, Stallion Service. Hooks, Horse Cuts in stock and made from photos. Hoof Pads of all kinds for road or track, Breeding Hohblos, Stallion Supports, Pregnators and all Specialties for Stallions. "Write for samples and prices. : : : : : MAGNUS FLAWS & GO. 358 Dearborn St. CHICAGO. 1 Saturday, August 3, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 »J§ja&SS36&6J%W^ Dupont Smokeless MAKES A CLEAN UP Every Trophy and Every Average At the Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' League Tournament, San Francisco, Cal., February 22-24, were won by shooters who used DUPONT SMOKELESS Amateur Averages— A. J. Webb, S. A. Huntley, M. O. Feudner and C. M. Troxel Professional Averages — R. C. Reed, E. Holling and C. A. Haight. TROPHY WINNER SCORE Reed Trophy S. A. Huntley 40 straight Peters Trophy CM. Troxel 59 out of 60 Roos Trophy T. Prior 63 out of 65 Du Pont Trophy A. J. Webb 64 out of 65 Professional Trophy E. Holling 18 out of 20 E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. PORTLAND, ORE. Established 1802 BERKELEY, CAL. and WILMINGTON, DEL. SEATTLE, WASH. ffrWM^rewWSWWWWWWraWME&W^^ 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 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 with dogs and birds inlaid In gold. Send for Art Catalog 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. JAMES A. GROVE (R. R. Syer, 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 for the M. and M. and C. of C. Stakes Developed. Patronage and Correspondence Solicited. LAWRENCE STOCK FARM, Lawrence, Santa Clara Co., Cal. 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Nash, near Lexington. m^eH^rHin/^!nn ],' The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. mention tins journal r j i r hut He Worth Saving?! 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 QUINN'S W OINTMENT. Dr. E. II. Davenport, a prominent physician of Slieridan Ind., rites: 1 have u.-et] a number of remedies for the icroovnl of irfas, Rplints thlekemd ti.-mk>ns ami Iismi.s peneritlly. hut l..r the last two years I have not been wiUiont Quinn's Ointment. I have tented it thor- oughly at different times, arid pay without hesitancy Hint it is the only icliahlereme- [ dy of the kind 1 have ever tried.'* prlco SI. OO por bottle. S.ud by alldinggiflts ot »■ ?:,St W. O. Eddy & Co., Whitehall. H.Y. 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 3, 1907. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots '/NEARNESS TORSE BOOTS 44444444 i ^^^m weA°/ pay" T/o BANK BY MAIL This strong bank with asstets over TWELVE MILLION DOL- LAS solicits your account. We pay 4 per cent on Savings De- posits. Send for our booklet "D" "Banking by Mail" — it will interest you and show you how to make more money. California Safe Deposit and Trust Company . California and Montgomery Sts., SAN FRANCISCO, California. WINCHESTER Take-Down Repeating Shotguns If you want a serviceable shotgun, one that a scratch or a bump won't ruin and that can be bought at a price that -won't ruin you, the Winchester Repeating Shotgun will meet your requirements. A 12 or 16 gauge Winchester Take-Down, with a strong shooting, full-choke barrel, suitable for trap ■work, duck shooting, etc., and an extra inter- changeable modified-choke or cylinder-bore barrel, complete, for field shooting, lists at $42.00. Your dealer will sell it to you for less. This is a bargain in a gun, but not a bargain-counter gun. Think this over. Winchester Guns and Winchester Ammunition are Sold Everywhere, WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., - NEW HAVEN, CONN. w 01 m Look at these Victories for SELBY SHELLS Tournament held at San Francisco, February 22, 23 and 24, 1907 Result General Tournament held at Fresno, March 3 and 4, 1907 Result General Tournament held at San Francisco, March 10, 1907 Result General Tournament held at Modesto, March 17, 1907 Result General Tournament held at San Francisco, April 14, 1907 Result General Tournament held at Los Angeles, May 4 and 5, 1907 Result General Tournament held at San Francisco, May 10, 11 and 12, 1907 Re suit... 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Owned in the Central Califor- nia Circuit 200 2 :08 Pace 400 5. 2:14 Pace 400 6. 2 :17 Pace 400 7. 2:20 Pace for Horses Owned in 8, the Central California Cir- cuit 200 2 :17 Class Trot 300 9. 2:30 Class Pace 300 10 B. A. POWELL, Secretary, Fresno, Cal. TTJLABE Pree-Por-All Trot S400 2:14 Class Trot 400 2:24 Class Trot 400 2 :20 Class Trot for Horses Owned in the Central Califor- nia Circuit 200 2 :08 Pace 400 2:14 Pace 400 2:17 Pace 400 2:20 Face for Horses Owned in the Central California cir- cuit 200 2:17 Class Trot 300 2:30 Class Pace 300 W. P. IN&WEESON, Secretary, Tulare, Cal. EAKERSFIELD Pree-Por-All Trot $400 2 :14 Class Trot 400 2:24 Class Trot 400 2 :20 Class Trot for Horses Owned in the Central Califor- nia Circuit 200 6. 2:14 Pace 400 7. 2:17 Pace 400 8. 2:20 Face for Horses Owned in the Central California cir- cuit 200 9. 2:17 Class Trot 300 5. 2:08 Face 400 10 2:30 Class Face 300 T. H- POGASTY, Secretary, Bakersfield, Cal. NOTICE. — When Making Your Nominations For Any of the Above Stakes, be Careful to Address Each Secretary in the Circuit, the Names and Addresses of Which are Hereby Given: Fresno, R. A. Powell; Tulare, W. F. Ingwerson; Bakers- field, T. H. Fogarty. 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 Stallion Cards Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGREES TABULATED Giving Performances of the get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. BLAKE, M0FFITT & T0WNE Dealers in FAFEB i!50 4th St., San Francisco, Cal. Moffitt & Towne, Los Angeles. :.'K . McFall & Co., Portland, Oregon. Veterinary Experience Infallible snide to horse health. 100 page book, free. Symptoms of all diseases and treatment, by eminent veterinary, com* pounder of TUTTLE'S ELIXIR. Sore cure for curb, colic, splint, recent shoe boils, most horse ailments. $100. reward for failure where we say it will cure. Turtle's American Worm Powders never fail. Turtle's Family Elixir, greatest of all household liniments. Write for the book. *. TDTTIE'S ELIXIR CO., 52 Beverly SL, Boston, Mass. Redingrton & Company. San Francisco. California w. A. Shaw, 1209 W. Washington St., Los Angeles VETERINARY DENTISTRY Ira Barker DaLziel, formerly of 606 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 pro- fessional services to all cases of veter- inary dentistry. Complicated cases treated success- fully. Calls from out of town promptly re- sponded to. The best work at reasonable prices IRA BARKER DALZIEL 620 Octavia tt. San Francisco, Cal. Tel phone Special 2074. EUBBEEOID ROOTING Weather Proof, Acid Proof. Fire Re- sisting. BOHESTELL, RICHARDSON & CO., 473-485 Sixth St., San Francisco, Cal. $15,000 in Stakes-First-class mile track Arizona Territorial Fair Phoenix, Ariz., Six Days November 11-17, '07 CONDUCTED BY THE TEHEITOEY OP ABIZONA Entries Close September 15th, 1907 TROTTING and PACING STAKES Ho. 1 — 2:29 CLASS, TBOTTIHG. Ho. 2 — 2:24 CLASS. TBOTTIHG. Ho. 3 — 2:19 CLASS. TSOTTIHG. -2:14 CLASS. TEOTTING. 5 — 2 :11 CLASS, TBOTTIHG . 6 — 2:08 CLASS, TROTTING. 7 — FBEE-FOB-ALL TBOTTIHG Ho. Ho. Ho. Ho. S10O0 Ho. 8 — 2:25 CLASS. PACING SI 000 S1000 Ho. 9 — 2:20 CLASS, PACING S1000 $1000 Ho. 10 — 2:16 CLASS, PACING $1000 $1500 Ho. 11—2:12 CLASS, PACING $1000 $1000 Ho. 12 — 2:08 CLASS. PACING $1000 $1000 Ho. 13 — 2:05 CLASS. PACING $1500 Ho. 14 — FREE-FOB-ALL $1000 PACING $1000 ENTEIES CLOSE on SEPTEMBEB 15tn, 1907. Horses may be entered at any time before September 15th and any record made by horses after they have been entered will be no bar, all horses not entered September 15th must be eligible upon that date. N Horses entered prior to September 15th. can be declared out on September 15th by written notice to the Superintendent of Speed, and a payment of three per cent. Rules of the American Trotting Association to govern, except as otherwise provided. For entry blanks or further information, address: SHIRLEY CHRISTY, Supt of Speed, Phoenix, Arizona (AIR CUSHION PADS No Lameness Thejf fill with air at each step. Thai's what breads concussion. That's what prevents slipping. That's what keeps the loot heat thy. That's what cares lameness. NoSllpping I SEE THAT CUSHION? Order through yonr horse-shoer I Revere Rubber Co. SOU K-XUFACTURE. > • Boston. San Francisco PRIVILEGES FOR SALE WOODLAND RACE MEETING SEPT. 4, 5, 6 and 7, 1907 BETTING (Auction and Mutual Pools) PROGRAMMES. BAR AND CIGAR STAND. RESTAURANT and LUNCH COUN- TER. CANDY, FRUIT, NUTS and ICE CREAM. Bids for the above mentioned privil- eges will close August 10th, 1907. Right reserved, to reject any or all bids. Bids should be accompanied by a check for fifty per cent of the amount bid. Apply to or address C. A. SPENCER, Manager, Woodland, Cal. PETER SAXE & SON. 513 32d street. Oakland. Cal.. Importers, Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. AH varie- ties Cattle. Horses. Sheep, Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence so llcited. Fred Mast Successor to Zlbbell 8B Son THE AVENUE STABLE. 672-680 11th Ave., one block north of Chutes. A nice line of New Live ry ; L a r g-e, 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 „o COPA/s^ CAPSULES OJ >y '*©IN Saturday, August 10, 1907.] 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. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postofflce. Terms — One Tear $3; Six Months J1.75; Three Months J] 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. A CHANGE OF CLASS will proably be made in the $2,000 California Stake for trotters, by the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association before it makes announcement of it's program for 1908. At present this race is for 2:24 class trotters, but reasons have been advanced to change it to the 2:20 class. One is that many owners who would like to give their horses records to enable them to sell them for matinee and road purposes hesitate to do so for fear of barring them from this stake. It is argued that a record of 2:23% or slower does not attract much attention from buyers who are look- ing for good matinee prospects, but that one of 2:19% would. While the faster record would keep horses carrying it from being named in the $2,000 stake as now given, it would not were the class advanced to 2:20. The subject was discussed at the meting of the Directors held last Tuesday and a resolution was passed which affirmed that it was the opinion of the Board that the California Stake of $2,000 for 1908 should be for 2:20 class trotters. STARTERS IN BREEDERS' FUTURITIES. MR. SPRINGER AS SHERIFF. A GREAT SALE of trotting and pacing bred young horses and broodmares 'will be held Monday night, August 12th, at Chase's Pavilion. Sons and daughters of Searchlight, Chas. Derby, Steinway, Owyhee and Stam B. are in the consignment, which comprises sixty-six head. A grander lot of three and four-year-olds never left this famous farm, and there are some great prospects among them. Don't miss this sale. The California Circuit of 1908 will be the best in years, and there is an opportunity to get a good winner out of this sale. For the first time in eight years the Nevada Agri- cultural Society is to give a State Fair at Reno, be- ginning September 16th and continuing during the remainder of the week. The money needed is be- ing raised readily and the Fair promises to be the most successful ever held in the State. The men in charge state that they will give $5,000 in prizes for running and trotting races during the week. PLAN FOR A NEW FUTURITY. The Los Angeles News of July 26th contained the following: • It is planned by the new California Breeders' As- sociation of Los Angeles, composed of breeders and owners of trotters and pacers, to give an annual meeting in Los Angeles at which stakes of large value will be decided and which stake events will put Los Angeles and other California cities on the harness map in a manner that will permit it to rival the Grand Circuit meetings of the East, As announced by the members of the organization, a Futurity race, with a guaranteed value of $7,000, will be the great race of the annual meetings. In i~e two-year-old division there will be a purse of $750 for pacers and one of $1,250 for two-year-old trotters, while for the three-year-olds there will be a purse of $1,500 for pacers and $2,500 for trot- ters. For colts foaled in 1907, to be raced in 1909 and 1910. Mr. Canfield will give $400 added money, and this will be known as the Canfield Stakes. In addition to this the new association will give $400 in addition to the entrance money for three- year-olds. For this the nominations will be $5 and the entrance list will close November 1st. The cost for starters in this stake will be $100, but the final $50 of this starting fee will not be due until a month before the race. This association was organized last week with C. A. Canfield, president; W. G. Durfee, vice-president; John W. Snowden, secretary, and L. J. Christopher, treasurer. The membership roll shows that the most prominent breeders and racers of harness horses are iden~fied with the movement and they are financially and otherwise able to make the plans work out successfully. Final payments were made last Monday on the following two and three-year-olds to start in the Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes Nos. 4 and 5, at Santa Rosa next week: Three-Year-Old Trotting Division Futurity Stake No. 4 — $2,353.76. L. L. Greene's b f Carmela by Alta Vela, dam Grace Lowry by Diablo. Thos. H. Brent's Reina Del Norte, b f by Del Norte, dam Laurelia by Caution. Woodland Stock Farm's Prince Lot, br c by Prince Ansel, dam Lottie by San Diego. Wm. C. Durfee's Lady H. blk f by Coronado, dam Lady Gossiper by Gossiper. Mosher and Langdon's Zolahka, b f by Zolock, dam Naulahka by Nutford. Geo. L. Warlow's Nogi, b c by Athablo, dam Cora Wickersham by Junio. Three-Year-Old Pacing Division Futurity Stake No. 4— $1200. J. W. Marshall's Aerolite, b c by Searchlight, dam Trix by Nutwood Wilkes. L. T. Todhunter's Heymettus, b c by Zombro, dam The Silver Bell by Silver Bow. Two-Year-Old Trotting Division Futurity Stake No. 5— $1450. D. L. Bachant's Miss Dividend, b f by Athablo, dam Vivian by Hambletonian Wilkes. Woodland Stock Farm's Nusado, br c by Nushagak, dam Addie B. by Dexter Prince. C. A. Lowery's Debutante, b f by Kinney Lou, dam Athene by Dexter Prince. E. A. Gammon's Cleo Dillon, b f by Sidney Dillon, dam Cleo G. by Yosemite. J. A. Kirkman's Idolway, blk f by Stoneway, dam Carrie by A. W. Richmond. J. H. Torrey's Bessie T., b f by Zombro, dam Manila by Shadeland Hero. J. W. Zibbell's Katalina, b f by Tom Smith, dam Kate Lumry by Shadeland Onward. Two-Year-Old Pacing Division Futurity Stake No. 5— $950. Wm. G. Durfee's On Bly, blk f by On Stanley, dam Nellie Bly by Woolsey. J. W. Marshall's Moortrix, b s by Azmoor, dam Trix by Nutwood Wilkes. C. Whitehead's Ray O' Light, br c by Searchlight, dam Carrie B. by Alex Button. P. R. Sims, Capt. Gorgas, br c by Marvin Wilkes, dam Chita by a son of Sidney. Valencia Stock Farm's Conqueror, br c by Direct Heir, dam La Belle by Sidney. " I. C. Mosher's Steve Bailey, ch c by Tidal Wave, dam Bessie L. by Montana Director. M. M. Vincent's Vera Hal, b f by Expressive Mac, dam Carmen by Newsboy. o THE PETALUMA MEETING. On Saturday, August 24th, the race meeting of the Petaluma Association will commence, and con- tinue for thirteen days., during which time $41,000 will be given away for the various events that are down on the program for decision. For the first week of the meeting there will be two trotting events, given each day, and three run- ning races. The remainder of the meeting will be devoted entirely to runners, and liberal purses will be given for these events, aggregating $15,500. H. D. Wood, who is well known as a starter on trotting tracks, will officiate, having been secured by Manager Stover. He will arrive from his home in Missouri previous to the opening of the meeting. The betting will be in the hands of the bookmakers, and several well known pencilers will cut in. The opening day, Saturday, August 24th, will be entirely devoted to running races. The harness races will be- gin Monday, the 26th. o — ; CALIFORNIA LIVE STOCK BREEDERS. The California Live Stock Breeders' Association will hold its fourth annual meeting in Sacramento, Wednesday evening, September 11th, at S o'clock. Thursday afternoon, September 12th, at 5 o'clock, will occur the annual business meeting of the asso- ciation, when the following amendments to the By- Laws, which have been proposed, will be considered: Meetings — The annual meeting of tnis association shall be held at such time and place as shall be de- cided upon by the Board of Directors. Dues — The annual dues of this association shall be one dollar. The committee is sparing no effort in preparing a splendid program, and there is every indication that this meeting will be the best that has yet been held. Every one interested in live stock should be present. The good stalion Young Monterey 2:21, by Mon- terey 2:09%, is offered for sale. This horse is a very handsome stallion and very fast. His record is no measure of his speed. His colts are all very promising. As his owner is in poor health he has placed the . horse in the hands of Mr. Comisto of Ferndale for sale. See advertisement. Capt. Tom Merry of Los Angeles tells the following interesting reminisence: John D. Springer, slender and wiry, is about the most notable of the newer accessions to the ranks of the trotting and pacing brigade. I first became acquainted with him in November, 1881, when he was sheriff of Owyhee county in Idaho, the county seat of which is Silver City, a little village couched away up on the side of a bleak and sterile mountain. I wad editing the Boise Statesman for Judge Milton Kelly, who was in poor health and obliged to lay off for a season of rest. My visit to Owyhee county was to report the execution of Henry McDonald for the murder of George Myers, a teamster, on the road from Boise City to Kelton, under circumstances of peculiar atrocity. To my surprise, on arriving at the jail I found the condemned man was a native of Fort Vancouver, Washington, who had been a deck- hand under me in the employ of the Oregon Steam Navigation Company. In a conversation with Henry he said that playing faro had led up to the crime for which he was about to be executed, and that Springer had been the kindest of friends to him during his period of incarceration. The scene of McDonald's execution I shall never forget if I lived to the age of Methuselah himself. A scaffold had been erected near Boonville, about two miles away from Silver City, and at 2 p. m. an enormous crowd had gathered there, all work in the neighboring camps being suspended for the day. As the sheriff, his prisoner and the attendant priest reached the place of execution it began to snow. When Springer examined the uprights of the scaffold he found them too light to hold the impact of a three- foot drop of a man weighing at least 180 lbs., so a carpenter was sent for and rebuilt that portion of the work, a task occupying nearly fifty minutes. All this time McDonald sat quietly on his coffiih, about twenty feet from me. I never saw such a sight — the white-haired priest praying over the doomed man. who sat in front of him; Springer, a brave and conscientious officer, with his eyes filled with tears at the idea of having to send a fellow-being into eternity; and above all the snow flying thick and fast about all of us, as though the storm in its wrath over the murder of a helpless old man, had gone totally blind. God knows, I was glad when it was all over. EVERETT, WASH., ENTRIES. Following are the entries for the early closing stakes at the Everett, Wash., meeting, which opens Monday, September 2d: 2:20 Trot. Judith, br m, A. G. Dahl, Butte, Mont; Dock Mc- Kinney, blk g, Ed Cudihee, Seattle, Wash.; Freddie C, blk s, John Lance, Everett, Wash.; Monocrat, blk s, F. P. Ogden, Highgrove, Cal.; B. C. King, blk s, J. W. Hollinshead, Ladner, B. C; Dallas, s g, W. E. Barnhart, Spokane, Wash.; Hank, b g, J. S. Crane, Portland, Ore. 2:25 Pace. Kittie Hart, ch m, V. P. Hart, Seattle, Wash.; Freely Red, b s, A. G. Dahl, Butte, Mont.; Lancero, b s, G. J. Rohse, Portland, Ore.; Cleopatra, b m, F. B. Allen, Walla Walla, Wash.; Budd W., b g, Robt. Prior. Everett, Wash.; Bosida, br m, John Mc- Lennan, Everett, Wash.; Sunny Jim, b h, H. C. Davis, Portland, Ore.; Crochet, b g, A. L. Powell, Portland, Ore.; Ruby H., b m, C. D. Jeffries, Spo- kane, Wash. 2:30 Trot. Brian Boru, b g, W. T. Johnston, Mt. Vernon, Wash.; Senator H, b h, Roch St. jaeque, Walla Waiia, Wash.; Freddie C. Jr., b h, John Lance, Everett, Wash.; Dock McKinney, blk g, Ed Cudihee, Seattle, Wash.; Lady W.. b m, L. C. Shell, Walla Walla, Wash.; Starlight, b m, Wm. Smith. Portland, Ore.; Irene, b m, Holton Martin, Olympia, Wash.; Victory, b m, Geo. A. Kelly, Walla Walla, Wash. 2:09 Pace. Sherlock Holmes, ch s, Wm. Kentz. Spokane. Wash.; Swiftwater Bill, blk g, Geo. Peringer; Ollie M., b m, Jas. Erwin, Walla Walla, Wash.; Bonnie M., b m, L. C. Shell, Walla Walla, Wash.; Bridal, rn m, Geo. A. Kelly, Walla Walla, Wash.; Duchess, ch m. G. Davis, Everett, Wash.; Crochet, b g, A. L. Powell, Portland, Ore. Read the advertisement of the Central Caifornia Circuit. The program for Fresno, Tulare and Bakers- field are there given. Hanford is in this circuit but has a different program than the other three, having already closed four stakes. TIME RECORDS AT PLEASANTON. Trotting. Muriel P. by Nutwood Wilkes-Lew G 2:29% Pacing. Eulala by Prince Nutwod-by Dictator 2:24% Bonner Belle by Bonner N. B.-Belle 2:16% Cespus by Welcome-Cricket 2 : 10 2 : 25% rj The people of Coalinga, which is the centre of a big oil-producing section, are talking of building a track and holding occasional race meetings. A large number of good trotting and pacing horses are owned in that locality. A fine mare with twin colts at foot was shot by hunters on the Curtis ranch, near Sacramento, one day last week. It is said the hunters mistook the old mare for a deer, but the owner is of the opinion that the killing was the result of crimi carelessness, which is probably correct. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 10, 1907. CLOSING DAYS AT PLEASANTON. Good, Clean Racing Every Day of the Meeting. Never has better racing been seen anywhere on the Pacific Coast than was furnished by the trotters and pacers at Pleasanton last week during the Jour days' meeting held under the auspices of the Pleas- anton Matinee Club. There was real genuine horse racing every day, with split heats occasionally, and close finishes frequently, and the old track record was beaten on numerous occasions. The attendance was good, even excellent on some days, while the management was of the best. President Wells, Sec- retary Colestock, Clerk of the Course Neal, and the speed committee, of which F. P. Hellwig was an energetic member, worked day and night during the meeting to keep everything running smoothly. The best of feeling between horsemen prevailed through- out and while there were difference of opinion in re- gard to a few decisions, the protests were made in a gentlemanly and proper manner, and no ill feeling re- mained after the meeting ended. It was one of the hightest class meetings that California has seen in years, and following after four days of the same sort at Salinas, presaged great things for the annual meeting of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association, which opens at Santa Rosa next Wed- nesday. Our report last week closed with an account of the first day's races. On Thursday, the second day, three events were on the card. The opening race was the 2:14 class trot, for which a stake of $800 was the prize. Out of the original entries there were five starters, with Mr. F. H. Burke's Vallejo Girl a slight favorite in the pools in the over-night betting. When the horses came out for the start R. Ambush was favorite, but after a heat Louis Stock's mare, Oveta by Caution, sold as first choice and maintained that place until she ended the race by winning it The first heat went to Oveta in 2:12%, a new rec- ord for this grandaughter of Electioneer, while Am- bush took the next in 2:13%, a slight reduction from his Salinas record. Oveta took the next two heats in 2:14% and 2:14. There was considerable wild driving in this race and the judges fined the driver of Vallejo Girl $10 for foul driving. North Star finished in front in the second heat, only a head in front of Ambush and he the same distance ahead of Vallejo Girl, but he was set back to third position for breaking. In the third heat Ambush finished out- side the flag, but this was owing to his being in- terfered with by Vallejo Girl, and he was per- mitted to start again. The battle through the stretch in the fourth heat was a great one for a mile, but Ambush left his feet at the critical moment and the race went to Oveta. North Star trotted a better race than he did at Salinas, and while not entirely right, is getting back into his old form. Humboldt county furnished a hot one for tlie 2:30 class pace in Tobasco, a son of Timothy, brother to Wayland W. 2:12%, the sire of Bolivar 2:00%. Opit- sah, a winner at Salinas, won the first heat of this race in 2:14%, a reduction of more than two sec- onds from her former record, but Tobasco took the next three and the race in still faster time. Second money went to Opitsah and third to Little Medium. The race for 2:15 class pacers, to be driven by amateur drivers, furnished considerable sport and was ended after five heats, with each of the five starters a heat winner. Mr. A. O. Gott's Mephisto stood best in the summary and was awarded first money. Friday's program drew a better attendance. Four races were on the card, one too many for a program, but prompt action on the part of Starter Ed R. Smith got them off on time, and the last heat was over by 5:30. But four trotters came out for the $800 stake offered for horses of the 2:24 class. Will Durfee's Dredge, that was entirely out of condition at Salinas, had rounded to, and was made favorite with the bettors. He made good and took but three heats, all under 2:15, to win first money. He sold at $10 to $10 for the rest in the field before the first heat, and there was little pool selling after that. Mr. William Morgan's handsome mare Era by Zombro took second money, and the grand looking McKinney mare Berta Mac won third. The most heavily played race of the meeting came next, when the 2:12 pacers were called. The mare Mona Wilkes, owned by James Marshall of Dixon was made favorite at $40 to $15 for Friday, $8 for Lohengrin, $6 for Mandolin and $4 for the field com- prising Queen Pomona, Jonesa Basler and Mollie Button. The field won in three heats, the handsome little mare Queen Pomona surprising everyone, even her driver, Delaney, by showing better than 2:10 speed, and her three heats were in 2:09%, 2:08% and 2:10%. In the first heat the favorite, Mona Wilkes, lost all chance she had of winning before the first quarter was reached, as Jonesa Basler made a rush around the outside and immediately after getting in front of Mona Wilkes went to a wild break and swerved all over the track, compelling Chadbourne to pull his mare back so suddenly to avoid a collision that she went to a break and fell back, finishing the mile in fifth position. Mona Wilkes was second in the next two heats and won second money, third money going to Mandolin. Queen Po- mona, the winner of this race is by Pomona out of >'ugget, dam of The Donna 2:09%, and should still f irther reduce her record before the year ends. Four trotters started in the 2:17 class — Carlokin, Cenneth C, Marvin Wilkes and Delia Derby. Carlo- kin sold favorite. In the first heat Delia Derby made a break soon after getting the word, and Helman could not get her back to her gait until the others were nearly a quarter of a mile away. Durfee took the lead, and approaching the wire was confi- dent he had the race won easily, so let his horse slack up a little. Mastin brought Marvin Wilkes up with a rush and beat Durfee out by a head in 2:16%, with Kenneth C. third. Delia Derby, after getting on her stride, came fast, trotting the last half in 1:04 and the last quarter in 31 seconds, but finished behind the flag. In the next heat Marvin Wilkes had the pole, but when the word was given was nearly two lengths behind the other two and they both were in front of him before the eighth pole was reached. The heat went to Carlokin, with Kenneth C. second and Marvin Wilkes last. The heat was faster than the previous one by more than two seconds. The julges had heard rumors that Mastin did not want to win with his horse, and in the next heat ordered Chas. Whitehead to drive him. The heat was won by Carlokin, with Marvin Wilkes second, the latter breaking in the stretch when brought to a drive by Whitehead. After this heat the judges requested Mr. Marvin to again drive his horse and requested Starting Judge Smith to announce that in their opinion Mastin had driven honestly and tried to win. The announcement was received with applause, and Mr. Mastin was given an ovation when he mounted the sulky for the next heat. On receiving the word he took Marvin Wilkes away boiling, but although he led to the half, the horse went to a break and Carlokin won the heat and the race. The day's sport ended with a race between three horses owned in Contra Costa county. The favorite, Anna R., driven by her owner, J. R. Palmer, was not right, and he was given permission to withdraw her after the second heat. The race went to J. Harlan's Nellie G. in straight heats, her best being 2:26%. COPA DE ORO 2:0714. Much the largest crowd of the meeting was in at- tendance on Saturday, the last day, and enjoyed see- ing the fastest five-heat race ever paced on the Coast, when Copa de Oro, after losing two heats to the lit- tle speed wonder Inferlotta, through casting shoes in both heats, led to the wire in the next three and was awarded first money for a well-earned victory. This race was an $800 stake for 2:20 class pacers, and of the sixteen original entries six came out at the call of the bell. Explosion, with Ward driv- ing, had the pole, Seymow M., driven by Spencer, was in second position. Pilot, with C. A. Walker in the sulky, had third, Inferlotta, driven by Hewett, was fourth, Copa de Oro, with Will Durfee as pilot, was fifth, and James Thompson held the reins behind Charley D., in sixth position. It was a grand field of pacers, and they furnished one of the greatest races ever witnessed in California. The opening pool sold as follows: Copa de Oro, $10; Charley D„ $5, and the field oi four, $6, but the little mare Inferlotta soon took Charley D's place as second choice and he was put in the field. After a few scores Starter Smith gave the word, when all were on their stride and close together. Infer- lotta immediately shot to the front, and there was a shout of applause from the many who had backed her for the ,heat, as Copa de Oro was seen to go to a break on the back stretch and drop back as if he was out of the contest. He had thrown a shoe from one front foot, and Durfee began a fight to beat the flag with him. Inferlotta kept on like a running horse, and was at the half in 1:02, and was in the lead the entire mile, finishing several lengths in front, with her driver doing his best to stop her in the last eighth, the watches stopping at 2:07%. The McKinney horse, Charley D., was second, with his mile in 2:08, and Pilot, another field horse, was third, separately timed in 2:08%. Seymow M. was fourth, and Copa de Oro, who paced fast after get- ting squared away, was fifth. Explosion finished last. The time, 2:07%, is the fastest ever paced by a green pacer in California. Probably a majority of the pool buyers did not know that Copa de Oro had thrown a shoe in the first heat, and when pools opened for the second heat In- ferlotta brought $10 to the same for the Nutwood Wilkes horse and $4 for the field. When the word was given Inferlotta again went away with a rush and let to the half in 1:01%. Copa de Oro lost both front shoes near the first quarter pole in this heat, one of them striking and bruising Durfee's left hand and smashing his watch. With both front shoes off, the horse was better balanced than in the first heat, and he paced a great mile, finishing second to In- ferlotta, who again paced the mile in 2:07%, amid the cheers of the crowd at the finish. Charley D. was third in this heat, to the surprise of everyone, as he seemed high in flesh, and had not been a mile bet- ter than 2:11% previous to this race. The Comet Wilkes gelding, Pilot, another horse whose prepara- tion had been short, was fourth, much to the sur- prise of his driver, who did not think he was up to any such racing clip. Explosion was fifth and Sey- mow M. caught the flag. A full set of new shoes were put on Copa de Oro before the next heat, and the shoer remarked that he would eat any one of the four that came off dur- ing the remainder of the race. The third heat was a horse race from start to finish. Inferlotta again made her rush away, and led to the half in 1:02, but Copa de Oro was at her wheel and in the race through the stretch to the wire beat her a length in 2:07%, amid the wildest cheering. Charley D. and Pilot had begun to feel their lack of condition for such a race and Ward took third place with Ex- plosion. Charley D. was fourth and Pilot fifth. The next two heats went to Copa de Oro rather easily. Inferlotta, who takes much out of herself by going to the half so fast in each heat, tired in the last half of these last heats, and while she fin- ished second in each, was all in at the finish. But for this propensity to make the most of her speed at the start, a fault, it seems, almost impossible to pre- vent she would he able to pace a mile in 2:05 or better and beat 2:07 three times, as she is game and only stops through exhaustion. In this race Copa de Oro again demonstrated his great class. In none of his heats has Durfee been called upon to drive this colt at his greatest speed from wire to wire. When Inferlotta would rush away in the lead she would sometimes be a half dozen lengths ahead of him, but Durfee seemed able to place Copa de Oro anywhere, at any part of the mile. When in the lead he could take him back, and when behind could call on him for a su- preme effort and place him in front without raising his whip or speaking a loud word. How fast a mile Copa de Oro could pace were he driven for a low record is only problematical, of course, but over a good track he should be able to shade 2:04. He could undoubtedly have beaten 2:09 in every heat that he won had it been necessary. Mrs. Bonfilio of Los Angeles, the lady who raised and still owns this grand young horse, has seen him in both his races this year, and when he had lost two heats on Saturday last, never for one moment lost confidence in his ability to win. In the second event of the day on Saturday, Durfee drove another wininng race with Carlokin, Mrs. Claude Jones' handsome McKinney stallion. This lady was also present to see her horse win his sec- ond race in two days, demonstrating his gameness and endurance, as he seemed as fresh an hour after the race as though he had not started. The 2:20 trot was the race in which his second victory was achieved, and it was an easy race for him. There were but four starters, Yolanda, Carlo- kin and Buck, all by McKinney, and May T. by Mon- terey. In the first heat Yolanda took the lead up to the half and around the far turn, but here Durfee brought Carlokin up and the race began to be inter- esting. Turning into the stretch these two McKin- neys were neck and neck, until the last eighth, when Carlokin got the lead and on reaching the distance was a length in front of the mare. Yolanda went to a break just inside the distance flag and crossed her front legs, or grabbed a boot, and fell, head down, then falling heavily on her right side. Her driver, Davey, went into the air and landed on his shoulder in front of the mare. He held to one line, and many ran to his assistance. While this was all go- ing on in less time than it takes to tell it, Gerrety was coming behind Yolanda with Buck. Seeing the accident he pulled his horse to the inside, where he had just room to come through, but Buck plunged up the inside bank into the soft dirt and fell, throw- ing Gerrety heavily but not hurting him. May T. came around the two fallen horses and finished sec- ond. The timers gave the mile as 2:16%, but they were probably looking at the mixup when Carlokin crossed the wire, as nearly all the outside watches caught the mile in 2:14, and some even faster than that. The judges gave the heat to Carlokin, with May T. second. Buck was permitted to start again, as he had been interfered with, while they sent Yolanda to the barn, under their interpretation of Section 3 of Rule 35, which reads as follows: "If for any cause other than being interfered with by a competitor in a race, a horse fails to finish in- side the distance after starting in a heat, that horse shall be ruled out." Mr. Burke, one of the owners of Yolanda, entered a protest against this decision7'and it will go to the Board of Appeals. Mr. Burke claims that Yolanda finished inside the distance, while the judges held she did not, their interpretation of the rule being that the word distance refers to the entire length of mile to be trotted, and not to the place where the distance flag is held. After this heat Carlokin had an easy time in win- ning the next two heats. May T. finishing second each time. Buck showed lame after the race and was probably injured in his fall. The last race of the meeting was the only poor one of the week. It was for pacers of the 2:15 class, and several were of the bad acting variety. There Saturday, August 10, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN was much delay in scoring, hopples breaking and accidents before the first heat, until Starter Smith hal to send them to the barn so that he could start the last heat in the 2:20 trot. Chas. Whitehead, driving Louisa A., was run into at the score by Norda before the start, and bis mare reared and fell on him, bruising him considerably but breaking no bones. Louisa A. got away and paced around the track the reverse way, but was caught by the Mar- shal and was unhurt. Mr. Whitehead asked that she be scratched, and his request was granted. After four heats were paced the race was declared ended, as it was sundown, and the money was divided ac- cording to the positions in the summary. Diabless got first money, Jim Corbett second, Norda third and Uno fourth. The summaries of the entire meeting follow: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31. Pacing, 2:08 class, purse $800 — Sir John S., b s by Diablo-Elisa S. 2:16% (Vance) 1 1 1 Miss Georgie, br m by McKinney (Gerrety) ... 5 2 2 Miss Idaho, ch m by Nutwood Wilkes (Leg- gett) ; 2 4 4 John F». Conway, ch s by Diablo (Chadbourne) 3 3 3 Delilah, b m by Zolock (Delaney) 4 6 5 Kelly Briggs, br g by Bayswater Wilkes (Dur- fee) 7 5 6 Cresco Wilkes, b s by Nutwood Wilkes (Groom) 6 d Time by Quarters. % % % Mile. First heat 0:32 1:05 1:37 2:08% Second heat 0:31% 1:03% 1:35% 2:07% Third heat 0:31% 1:04 1:35% 2:06% Trotting, 2:40 class, purse $500 — Yolanda, b m by McKinney-by Guy Wilkes (Davey) 1 1 1 Ben Bussell, b g by L. W. Russell (Chadbourne) 2 2 2 Parachute, b g by Altitude Jr. (Sampsell) 5 3 3 Alto McKinney, b s by McKinney (Phippen) .... 4 4 4 May T.. ch m by Monterey (Twohig) 3 d Time — 2:16%, 2:15%, 2:14%. Pacing, three-year-olds, purse $500 — Aerolite, b s by Searchlight-by Nutwood Wilkes (Chadbourne) 1 1 1 Josephine, b 1 by Zolock (Butherford) 2 2 3 Beulah, ch f by Nutwood Wilkes (Gerrety) 3 3 2 Time— 2:26, 2:21, 2:14%. SANTA ROSA PROGRAM. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1. Trotting, 2:14 class, $800 — Oveta, b m by Caution (Ward) 1 B. Ambush, br s by Zolock (Bonnell) 2 Vallejo Girl, b m by McKinney (Davey) . . 3 North Star, b g by Nutwood Wilkes (White- head) 4 Queer Knight, b g by Knight (Williams) . . 5 Time — 2:12%, 2:13%, 2:14%, 2:14. Pacing, 2:30 class, $500 — Tobasco, b g by Timothy-by Waldstein ( Ben Walker) 2 Opitsah, ch m by Wm. Harold (Chadbourne) 1 Little Medium, b g by Dictatus Medium (Phippen) 3 Billy B., b g by son of Alex. Button (Green) 4 Time — 2:14%, 2:12%, 2:12%, 2:13. Pacing, 2:15 class, Amateur Drivers — Mephisto, ch g by Diablo (Gott) 2 5 Bingrose, b g by Falrose (Hoffman) .... 5 5 Charlie J., blk g, unknown (Lecare) .... 4 4 Little Dick, ch g by Dictatus (Schwartz) 1 2 Lady Shamrock, b m by Grover Clay (O. Misner) 3 1 Time — 2:18, 2:15, 2:17, 2:16%, 2:17. FRIDAY, AUGUST 2. Trotting, 2:24 class, $500 — Dredge, ch g by Jas. Madison (Durfee) 1 1 1 Bra, b m by Zombro (Williams) 2 2 3 Berta Mac, b m by McKinney (Hellman) 3 3 2 Easter Bells, b m by Diablo (Benatti) 4 4 5 Pacing, 2:12 class, $500 — Queen Pomona, b m by Pomona (Delaney) .... 1 1 1 Mona Wilkes, b m by Demonio (Chadbourne) . . 5 2 2 Mandolin, b g by Alcone (Mosher) 2 7 3 Friday, ch g by Monroe S. (Davey) 3 3 5 Lohengrin, b g by Charleston (Ward) 7 5 4 Jonesa Basler, br s by Robert Basler (Rucker) 6 4 6 Mollie Button, br m by Alex. Button (Misner) 4 6 7 Time— 2:09%, 2:08%, 2:10%. Trotting, 2:17 class, $500 — Carlokin, b s by McKinney (Durfee) 2 1 1 1 Marvin Wilkes, u s by Don Marvin (Mastin and Whitehead) 1 3 2 2 Kenneth C, blk s by McKinney (Chad- bourne) 3 2 3 3 Delia Derby, blk m by Chas. Derby (Hell- man) dis Time — 2:16%, 2:14%, 2:15%, 2:15. Special, Contra Costa County roadsters, $100 — Nellie G. (p) (J. Harlan) 1 1 1 Bay Wilkes Jr. (O. Smith) 3 2 2 Anna B. (J. B. Palmer) 2 3 d Time — 2:27, 2:27%, 2:28. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3. Pacing, 2:20 class, $800 — Copa de Oro, b s by Nutwood Wilkes (Durfee1 5 2 1 1 1 Inferlotta, b m by Inferno (Hewitt) 1 1 2 2 2 Charlie D., b h by McKinney (Thomp- son) 2 3 4 5 4 Explosion, b m by Steinway (Ward) .... 6 5 3 3 3 Pilot, ch g oy Comet Wilkes (C. Walker) 3 4 5 4 d Seymour M., br g by Diawood (Spenoer) 4 d Time— 2:07%, 2:07%, 2:07%, 2:09%, 2:10%. Trotting, 2:20 class, $500 — ■ Carlokin, b s by McKinney (Durfee) 1 1 1 May T., ch m by Monterey (Ben Walker) 2 2 2 Buck, b g by McKinney (Gerrety) 3 3 3 Yolanda. b m by McKinney (Davey) ro Time— 2:16%, 2:16%, 2:19%. Pacing, 2:15 class, $500 — Diabless, s m by Diablo (Zibbell) 5 1 3 1 Jim Corbett, b g by Seymour Wilkes (Lie- ginger) 1 4 1 5 Norda, b m by Mercury (Bonnell) 6 2 2 2 Uno, b g by Aptos Wilkes (Ben Walker) 2 3 4 3 King Athby, b g by Athby (Leggett) 3 5 6 4 Fred W., b g by Bobin (Bodriguez) 4 7 d Time — 2:14%, 2:13%, 2:18, 2:17. o There are a half-dozen new pacers on the Cali- fornia Circuit that can beat 2:10, but the new 2:10 trotters are not in sight as yet. Perhaps the Breeders' meeting at Santa Rosa may develop one or two, but we doubt it. First Day, Wednesday, Aug. 14th. 2:14 Class Trot, Purse $800. Geo. T. Algeo's Bob Ingersoll, b h by Nutwood Wilkes. Ray Bennett's Oro Belmont, blk g by Oro Wilkes. Geo. T. Becker's Helen Dare, br m by Zombro. J. B. Iverson's North Star, b g by Nutwood Wilkes. Gus Lindauer's Homeway, b h by Strathway. La Siesta Ranch's Vallejo Girl, br m by McKin- ney. Wm. Morgan's Queer Knight, b g by Knight. Walter Mastin's Marvin Wilkes, br s by Don Marvin. Montgomery Stock Farm's Little Louise, br m by Boodle. Louis Stock's Oveta, b m by Caution. Woodland Stock Farm's Princess Mamie, b m by Prince Ansel. 2:24 Class Trot, California Stakes, $2,000. Dr. W. H. Button's Docas D., b h by St. Whips. I. L. Borden's Barney Bernatto, br h by Zombro. 0. C. Benbow's Ollie B., ch m by Nutwood Wilkes. C. B. Bigelow's Constancia, blk m by McKinney. C. F. Clancy's Freddy C. Jr., b h by Freddy C. Wm. J. Dingee's Edward McGary, br s by Zombro. W. G. Durfee's Zomont, b g by Zombro. F. E. George's Kermit, ch g by Henry Nutwood. John Green's Auget Baron, blk g by Baron Wilkes. F. Gommef s Prince McKinney, br s by McKinney. Wm. Hashagen's Kinney Rose, b s by McKinney. Dr. A. McLaughlin's Dr. O'Brien, gr g by Gossiper. W. W. Mendenhall's Sir John, br h by McKinney. Wm. Morgan's Era, b m by Zombro. W. C. McCully's Cedric Mac, ch s by Nearest. W. Parsons' Berta Mac, br m by McKinney. J. S. Phippen's El Sidelo, ch g by Owyhee. Lindsay R. Rogers' Sweet Alice, b m by Cupid. J. W. Sampsell's Parachute, b g by Altitude Jr. C. L. Shattuck's Curg Richards, s g by Oro Bel- mont. C. L. Shattuck's Vernanta, b g by Jules Verne. Thomas Smith's Prof. Heald, ch s by Nutwood Wilkes. M. H. Tuttle's Ramona B., b f by Stam B. J. Twohig's May T., ch m by Monterey. Valencia Stock Farm's Amado, blk h by Direct Heir. W. L. Vance's Easter Bells, b m by Diablo. F. E. Wright's Dredge, br g by James Madison. Woodland Stock Farm's El Rio Rey, b s by Nush- agak. Woodland Stock Farm's Princess Mamie, b m by Prince Ansel. W. H. Williams' Sidonis, b s by St. Nicholas. C. Whitehead's Belle McKinney, b m by McKin- ney. C. Whitehead's Oro Guy, b s by Oro Wilkes. P. J. Williams' Yosemite, ch s by Monterey. Fred E. Ward's Red Lock by Zolock. J. W. Zibbell's Fresno Girl, br m by Seymour Wilkes. 2:12 Class Pace, Purse $800. C. J. Crabtree's Crabapple, b g by Coxcomb. Dr. Wm. Dodge's Lohengrin, b g by Charleston. S. H. Hoy's Memonia, b m by Demonio. Gus Lindauer's Mollie Button, br m by Alex. But- ton. La Siesta Ranch's Friday, s g by Monroe S. J. W. Marshall's Mona Wilkes, b m by Demonio. G. P. Machado's George Perry, b g by Waldstein. 1. C. Mosher's Mandolin, b g by Alcone. J. W. Sampsell's Victor Platte, b g by Platte. C. J. Snyder's Jonesa Basler, br s by Robert Basler. Louis Stock's Queen Pomona, b m by Pomona. Jas. Sutherland's Babbie, b m by Welcome. W. L. Vance's Deviletta, b m by Diablo. Second Day, Thursday, Aug. 15th. Two-Year-Old Trotting Division Futurity Stake No. 5, $1,450. D. L. Bachant's Miss Dividend, b f by Athablo. Woodland Stock Farm's Nusado, br c by Nushagak. C. A. Lowery's Debutante, b f by Kinney Lou. E. A. Gammon's Cleo Dillon, b f by Sidney Dillon. J. A. Kirkman's Idolway, blk f by Stoneway. J. H. Torrey's Bessie T., b f by Zombro. J. W. Zibbell's Katalina, b f by Tom Smith. 2:16 Class Pace, Purse $800. Dr. W. H. Button's Waldstein Mack, b h by Wash- ington McKinney. Frank L. Barstow's Just It, b f by Nearest. I. L. Borden's Mephisto, ch g by Diablo. Jake Brolliar's Stonelita, br m by Stoneway. Jas. Murray's Jim Corbett, b g by Seymour Wilkes. E L. Hunt's Uno, b g by Aptos Wilkes. Homer Kendall's Irvington Boy, ch s by Nutwood Wilkes. J. C. Kirkpatrick's Baldy, s g by Cupid. C. Nanny's King Athby, b g by Athby. Jas. Sutherland's Anna R., b m by Owyhee. C. H. Widemann's Fred W., b g by Robin. C. H. Widemann's Joe Robin, blk g by Robin. C. Whitehead's Louisa A., b m by Hambletonian Wilkes. J. W. Zibbell's Diabless, b m by Diablo. J. W. Zibbell's Napa Maid, b m by Lynwood W. Three-Year-Old Pacing Division Futurity Stake No. 4, $1,300. J. W. Marshall's Aerolite, b c by Searchlight. L. R. Todhunter's Hymettus, b c by Zombro. Third Day, Friday, Aug. 16th. Two-Year-Old Pacing Futurity Stake No. 5, $950. Wm. G. Durfee's On Bly, blk f by On Stanley. J. W. Marshall's Moortrix, b s by Azmoor. ' C. Whitehead's Ray O'Light, br c by Searchlight. P. R. Sim's Capt. Gorgas, br c by Marvin Wilkes. Valencia Stock Farm's Conqueror, br c by Direct Heir. I. C. Mosher's Steve Bailey, ch c by Tidal Wave. M. M. Vincent's Vera Hal, b f by Expressive Mac. Three-Year-Old Trotting Division Futurity Stake No. 4, $2,353.76. Thos. H. Brents' Reina del Norte, b f by Del Norte. Woodland Stock Farm's Prince Lot, br c by Prince Ansel. Wm. G. Durfee's Lady H., blk f by Coronado. Mosher and Langdon's Zolahka, b f by Zolock. Geo. L. Warlow's Nogi, b c by Athablo. 2:08 Class Pace, Purse $1,000. I. L. Borden's Cresco Wilkes, b h by Nutwood Wilkes. Henry Delaney's Delilah, b m by Zolock. J. O. Gerrety's Miss Georgie, br m by McKinney. S. C. Kimball's Miss Idaho, ch m by Nutwood Wilkes. I. M. Lipson's Dr. W., blk s by Robert Basler. Meese Bros.' John R. Conway, ch g by Diablo. G. P. Machado's George Perry, b g by Waldstein. W. L. Vance's Sir John S., b s by Diablo. F. E. Wright's Kelly Briggs, br g by Bayswater Wilkes. Fourth Day, Saturday, Aug. 17th. 2:17 Class Trot, Purse $800. Geo. T. Algeo's Chestnut Tom, ch s by Nutwood Wilkes. I. L. Borden's Barney Bernatto, br h by Zombro. C. B. Bigelow's Constancia, blk m by McKinney. W. G. Durfee's Carlokin, br s by McKinney. W. G. Durfee's General' Boodle, br g by Boodle. F. Gommet's Verona, b m by Nutwood Wilkes. J. O. Gerrety's Sally Lunn, b m by Wiggins. J. O. Gerrety's Highland C, blk s by Expresso. J. N. Anderson's Delia Derby, blk m by Chas. Derby. Mrs. L. J. H. Hastings' Princess Louise, b m by Coronado. J. A. Jones' Lady Jones, blk m by Capt. McKinney. Gus Lindauer's Hattie J., b m by Nazote. La Siesta Ranch's Vallejo Girl, br m by McKinney. W. W. Mendenhall's Sir John, br h by McKinney. Wm. Morgan's Era, b m by Zombro. Win. Morgan's Sona, b m by McKinney. Elmo Montgomery's Noraine, b m by Nushagak. Walter Mastin's Marvin Wilkes, br s by Don Mar- vin. Montgomery Stock Farm's Little Louise, br m by Boodle. L. H. Todhunter's Zombowyette, b m by Zombro. P. J. Williams' Yosemite, ch s by Monterey. 2:20 Class Pace, Pacific Slope Stake, $2,000. T. W. Barstow's Highfly, b g by Nearest. D. L. Bachant's David St. Clair, blk h by Howard St. Clair. I. L. Borden's Roberta, blk m by Robert I. C. J. Crabtree's Onward F., b g by Torone. W. G. Durfee's Copa de Oro, b g by Nutwood Wilkes. O. R. Frisby's Nordwell, br s by Demonio. W. Griswold's Diabull, ch g by Diablo. " O. C. Goodin's McGee, blk g by Robert Basler. John Green's Billy B., br g by son of Alex. Button. E. L. Hunt's Tobasco, b g by Timothy B. J. C. Kirkpatrick's Santa Rita, ch g by Diablo. J. C. Kirkpatrick's Charlie D., b s by McKinney. C. A. Lowery's Little Medium, b g by Dictatus Medium. Elmo Montgomery's Seymow M., br g by Diawood. J. S. Phippen's Gray Boy, gr g by Knight. Louis Stock's Sablo, s h by Athablo. Jas. Sutherland's Opitsah, ch f by William Harold. Valencia Stock Farm's Direct Heir, blk h by Direct. W. E. Valentine's Inferlotta, b m by Interna. C. H. Widemann's Fred W., b g by Robin. C. H. Widemann's Joe Robin, blk g by Robin. C. Whitehead's The Mrs., b m by Derby Ash. Fred E. Ward's Explosion, b m by Steinway. J. W. Zibbell's Napa Maid, b m by Lynwood W. S. H. Hoy's The Oregon, br g by Altamont. J. W. Zibbell's Diabless, b m -by Diablo. 2:10 Class Trot, Purse $1,000. W. G. Durfee's Coronado, br s by McKinney. W. G. Durfee's Petigru, b s by Kingward. J. O. Gerrety's Bon Voyage, b s.by Expedition. J. B. Iverson's Princess, b m by Eugeneer. J. B. Iverson's Prince Gift, br g by Good Gift. W. W. Mendenhall's Charlie T., blk g by Zombro. J. C. Mowry's Lady Mowry, b m by McKinney. J. W. Zibbell's Adam G., b g by McKinney. Sonoma Girl acted badly in her Buffalo race, but won the race at that, after losing two heats. Those very fast miles generally leave soreness where they come as frequently as Sonoma Girl has trotted them, and it may be that a full week's let up would do her a lot of good. A horseman of much experience remarked the other day that if Sonoma Girl keeps on and is started in every race in which she is en- tered, that Highball, who is now laid up with lame- ness, will round to and give her a beating when they get ready to start him. It often happen way in racing. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 10, 1907. NOTES AND NEWS I DATES CLAIMED, * California Circuit. Breeders' Association (Santa Rosa) .... August 14-17 Petaluma August 26-31 Woodland September 2-7 State Fair (Sacramento) September 9-14 Fresno September 16-21 Hanford September 23-28 Tulare September 30-October 5 Bakersfield October 7-12 Santa Maria October 22-26 North Pacific Circuit. Everett, Washington September 2-7 Centralia, Washington September 9-14 Salem, Oregon (State Fair) September 16-21 North Yakima, Wash. (State Fair) .. September 23-28 Spokane, Wash. (Inter-State Fair) Sept. 23-Oct. 5 Lewiston, Idaho October 7-12 Walla Walla, Wash. October 14-19 Boise, Idaho October 21-26 Santa Rosa next week. Breeders' meeting opens Wednesday. The track is good and the time should be fast. Have you picked the winners in the Futurities? The Santa Rosa track record of 2:06, pacing, is in danger, but its trotting record of 2:07% looks safe for this year. An advertiser wants a carriage horse, any color but gray. Look over his advertisement in another column and see if you can suit him. Col. J. C. Kirkpatrick is still at Carlsbad, but is expected to leave for home in a week or so. He has reduced thirty-five pounds and is feeling fine. Copa de Oro 2:08% pulls one of Kenney's sulkies in his races. It is a Houghton. Look over the list of good purses offered by the associations on the Central California Circuit, whose advertisement appears in this issue. There is a fine list of $400 purses and a few of $300. The racing opens September 16th at Fresno and winds up Octo- ber 12th at Bakersfield. It looks to a person at this distance as though the mare Lillian R. by J. T., that took a record of 2:06% in a race at the Cleveland meeting, must be quite a high class trotter. Miles below 2:07 are not trotted very often, and it takes a pretty good one even in these speedy days to do it. Gratt 2:02% has broken down and may never start again. This is to be regretted, as he was considered a candidate for two minute honors. Robert Smith's mare Bellemont 2:13%, by Zombro, has recovered from her lameness and will be able to fill some of her engagements soon. Smith ex- pects her to get a mark below 2:10. Fred H. Chase & Co. of this city were awarded the betting privilege for the Breeders' meeting at Santa Rosa next week — only auctions and mutual pools to be sold. While the amount of money that passed through the pool boxes at the Pleasanton races was not large, the odds were always good, and those who backed the favorites got more than even money against them in most instances. Tom Bannon of the Golden Gate Park Driving Club purchased from W.J. Kenney this week a Park speed wagon and a speed cart. Both are beauties. Easter Direct, the pacing mare by Direct 2:05%, out of Cleo G. by Yosemite, is winning races on one of the New York half-mile circuits, and has taken a mark of 2:16%. She is the mare that was credited with a workout in 2:03% last year. Berta Mac, the McKinney mare in Henry Helman's string, is a grand looking mare and will be a 2:12 trotter before long. She is one of the classiest look- ing green trotters to be seen on the California tracks this season. Chas. L. Monsch, president of the company which publishes that excellent journal, the Ken- tucky Stock Farm, is in California and attended the races at Pleasanton last week in company with Mr. W. A. Clark Jr. The Searchlights are good goods. There are five thre j-year-olds by this great stallion out of some of >>e best mares on Oakwood Park Stock Farm to be Sold at auction at Chase's Pavilion next Mon- da night, when sixty-six head from this famous ze.i -v are to go under the hammer. Al McDonald, who trained at Sacramento this year, will have two or three starters in the races at Santa Rosa next week. Mr. Frank J. Kilpatrick left this week for New York on a short visit. Dan Patch is breaking track records again this year. He lowered the Decatur, 111., track record to 2:01% last week. About $13,000 passed through the pool-box at Pleasanton last week, on which the total commission was less than $900. Had the betting been done by a bookmaker not over half the $13,000 would have remained in the hands of the bettors. Sir John S. 2:06% pulled a McMurray sulky in his great race at Pleasanton. This sulky was pur- chased from W. J. Kenney, Coast agent, 531 Valen- cia street. When Blacklock won at Cleveland in 2:04% and 2:05%, the California bred pacer Capt. Derby 2:06% by Chas. Derby was 3-2 and close up in both heats. A match race for $600 a side is to be decided over the three-quarter track at Golden Gate Park to-morrow. The race is between A. Hoffman's Kitty D., by Dictatus, and George Giannini's Geo. Perry, by Waldstein. Both are pacers. Luke Marisch is stake holder. The two-year-old trotting record of Australia is 2:36%, and was made last month by First Ribbon, a son of Ribbonwood 2:09%, the fastest harness horse in Australia. Schuyler Walton did not go to Pleasanton with his horses, but shipped them direct from Fresno, to Santa Rosa. He has the three-year-old, Nogi, in his string, which belongs to Mr. Geo. Warlow of Fresno, and is looked upon as a likely winner of the three- year-old trotting division of the Breeders' Futurity. It is said that Frank G. Jones has offered Sterling Holt $10,000 for the mare Carrie Dillon, a fast Sidney Dillon, bred at Santa Rosa, that Millard Sanders has been training this summer. Sadie Moor, seventeen years old, and with a record of 2:26, will be given a chance to reduce that record at Santa Rosa next week. She is owned by Mr. H. Brace of Santa Clara and is used as a broodmare. Do you want to own a horse that is fast enough to prevent everybody from passing you on the speed- way? Go to Chase's Pavilion next Monday night and buy one of those good prospects from the Oak- wood Park Stock Farm, of which there will be many offered that evening. W. A. Clark Jr. has gone to Butte, Mont., for a short visit and will return in a week or so. Mr. Clark will take up his permanent residence in Los Angeles this fall, and will remove all his harness horses, in- cluding Bon Voyage 2:12%, to the track there. The removal of such stallions as Bon Voyage and High- land C. to Southern California will he a loss to the breeders in the northern part of the State. The old Modesto race track is to be ploughed up and the entire tract of land, comprising 100 acres, to be sown to alfalfa. It is owned by W. A. Daggs and is under irrigation. The old grandstand has been torn down, and its removal marks the passing of an old landmark. The grandstand and track were built by the Stanislaus Stock Breeders' Association in 1890, but the association soon fell into decay, and the grandstand has stood useless for all these years, while the land has been given to grain farming. Seventeen years ago this land sold for $100 an acre, and during the time since has increased in value each year. Mr. Daggs purchased the farm three years ago and will soon have it entirely under irri- gated production. One of the most unfortunate occurrences since the California Circuit opened is the accident to that fine three-year-old pacing colt Albert Direda, owned by Lee Dollenmayer and William Coombs of Hanford. This colt was a regular speed marvel until he went lame at Salinas, and the scratching of his entry to the Breeders' pacing Futurity at Santa Rosa has robbed that race of much interest, as he would have met the great Dixon pacer Aerolite, owned by James W. Marshall. As Albert Direda had paced a half in 1:02%, he was confidently expected to give Aerolite a race that would have been worth seeing. Bonnie Steinway 2:06%, looking as fine as silk, is back at Pleasanton from Eureka, Humboldt County, where the half brother to Bonnie Direct 2:05%, made a fine season under the management of Bert Webster. He is one of the best bred and grandest looking stallions in California and it is a pleasure to know that the live breeders of Humboldt County appreciate him. H. E. Woods of Norbourne, Missouri, who is to start the harness races at the Petaluma meeting this year, has been wielding the starter's flag at the meet- ings held recently in Minot, North Dakota, and in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He says good racing has been held at those far northern points. Castanada, the bay gelding by Don Derby 2:04%, out of Cyrene by Guide, lowered his record to 2:09% at Lansing, Mich., last Tuesday. One can't pick up an Eastern paper that gives ac- counts of harness racing but California bred horses are found among the money winners. Reproachless 2:06% is a grandaughter of Direct 2:05%. Kinney Lou 2:07% is working miles around 2:15 at Indianapolis, with occasional eighths at a two- minute gait, and stepped one in 14% seconds last week. He is rapidly getting into racing form and will be ready to take a whirl at his present record in the fall. His son, Diamond Mac, is following in the footsteps of his sire, and will make a high class trotter. Three McKinneys have already entered the list of 2:15 trotters this year — Sterling McKinney 2:11%, Yolanda 2:14% and Carlokin 2:14%. Miss Georgie 2:08% looks good enough to knock a couple of seconds off her record this year. She was separately timed a mile in 2:06% when she was second to Sir John S. 2:06% at Pleasanton. Chas. De Ryder has added the pacer Shaughran 2:08%, by Ananias 2:05, to his string. Kelly Briggs is not good this year, but he may round to later on and give the fastest of the pacers racing in California an argument. The Utah State Fair Association will give a six days' race meeting from September 30th to October 5th inclusive, and will soon advertise the speed pro- gram. The association will give two harness races each day, twelve in all, and the same number of run- ning races. For the harness races the purses are from $500 to $800, and for the runners $150 to $300. The association would like very much to get a car- load of California horses to race at this meeting. Oakwood Park Stock Farm has sent many record breakers to the races in California as well as to the Grand Circuit. The consignment of 66 head from this farm to be sold at Chase's Pavilion next Monday evening, August 12th, contains some future winners and record breakers, and that will be the occasion to get one at your own price. Secretary Filcher of the State Agricultural So- ciety believes in side attractions at the State Fair, and is planning for quite a number of them at the September show. He has got the committee on amusements to consent to put on a ten-mile relay race, and what he calls a California mule race." The mules are driven to sulkies one mile, the first quarter they must walk, the next two quarters they must trot, and the last quarter they are allowed to go any way to get there. Nora McKinney 2:12% will be trained this year with the idea of putting her in the 2:10 list. She has pulled a wagon in a matinee race in 2:09%. Mr. Geo. A. Estabrook of Denver is the person who purchased the green trotting mare Perfection by Meridian, from Chas. De Ryder. It is stated by a Cleveland paper that De Ryder drove her a mile in 2:06% over the Cleveland track for Mr. Estabrook before the latter paid over the $10,000 for her. It is her new owner's intention to keep her over and start her in the M. and M. next year. Sterling McKinney, -a son of McKinney, dam Twenty-third, by Director, that was bred by James W. Rea and purchased by Sterling W. Holt of In- dianapolis several years ago, and later sold at auc- tion, was a starter at Decatur, 111., in the 2:20 trot July 31st, and won the first heat in 2:11%, the fastest heat in the race. In the second heat he was run into and his sulky smashed, hut was permitted to start again and got second money. The race was finished when five heats were trotted. Sterling Mc- Kinney took the fifth heat in 2:13%, showing him to be a game horse. He is an own brother to the trotting stallion Unimak, owned by Capt. C. H. Wil- liams of Palo Alto. Don't think your driver is a bad one just be- cause he gets the flag in a race. Ed Geers saw the red banner wave in his face three times in one day at Cleveland. Mr. C. K. G. Billings, the owner of Lou Dillon, once sent word to Budd Doble to look the mare over at Pleasanton and to give his opinionof her. Mr. Doble went to Pleasanton, examined the mare critically, drove her a fast quarter and advised Mr. Billings to buy her. For some reason Mr. Billings concluded not to make the purchase, hut Doble's judgment has been vindicated, just 'the same. The thoroughbred stallion El Rayo, formerly owned by the late By Holly, but in recent years the property of Mrs. Halpin (Papinta), died at Pa- pinta Stock Farm, near Concord, Cal., last month. El Rayo was by Grinstead out of Sunlit by Monday and was bred by the late Col. Harry I. Thornton. El Rayo won twenty races and sired several win- ners. Saturday, August 10, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Rey del Diablo is racing on the Grand Circuit, and got second miney in the 2:06 pace at Buffalo. BUFFALO GRAND CIRCUIT RACES. Alice Pointer 2:05%, by Star Pointer, is a new and the fifth 2:10 performer for Charlie De Ryder's old "Pointer hoss." Springer Wins Another $10,000 Stake With Sonoma Girl. Dr. I. B. Dalziel, who visited Sobre Vista, Mr. Rudolph Spreckels' beautiful country sea', near Glen Ellen, last week, reports that Frank Kizzard, who was formerly with W. H. Lumsden, is handling a few youngsters owned by Mr. Spreckels. A three- year-old gelding by Bonnie Direct 2:05%, .out of Annie Rooney 2:17 by Strathmore, is a nice gaited trotter and has been a mile in 2:40, with the last quarter in 38 seconds over the farm's half-mile track. A two-year-old gelding from the same mare, but sired by Sidney Dillon, has stepped an eighth at a 2:20 gait and is only just broken. A yearling filly and a suckling filly from Annie Rooney are fine lookers. They are both by Guy Dillon. When Frank Jones, the owner of Highball saw Sonoma Girl racing in the first heat at Cleveland, he said: "There is the greatest trotting mare in the world to-day. How do I compare her with the show- ing of Lou Dillon? Why, she is the greatest piece of trotting machinery that was ever foaled. She is a better horse in her first year out than Lou Dillon. She is a rare mare, and can trot all the time and in company. I think that she will be one of the greatest trotting mares the light harness world ever saw, and if she remains sound will beat the record of Lou Dillon. See how she is stepping away from the field. There is nothing to it. Still, I only wish that Highball could be in the race with her. She would not have such an easy thing." "Did you ever hear of one mare kidnapping an- other mare's colt?" asked a stockman who drifted into Denver last week with a carload of horses off the range, says Field and Farm. "It isn't exactly com- mon, still scarcely a spring passes with its crop of young colts that I do not have one or two cases right in my own bunch. It is one phase of the affiliation horses feel for one another. The attachment of ani- mals for one another and for men and places make an interesting chapter in natural history. The kid- napping of colts generally takes place after the first colt or two have come. The first colt is always an object of tremendous interest to the others of the bunch. The grownups hang around it, they watch its every movement, protect it and pet it. It is like the first baby born to a young couple with a big circle of adoring uncles and aunts and grandpas and grandmas standing around worshipping it. Some- times this affection will run away with one of the mares, especially if she has lost her own colt. She will hang around a coit trying to enlist its affections with a view to coaxing it away from its mother and some fine day she will sneak away with it. Of course, the true mother is frantic at the loss of her kid and I have to drop everything and restore the lost child to its rightful parent. Sometimes the colt prefers to stay with the wicked, designing mare. Sometimes it runs back to its mother with every show of joy. But, either way, it is a clear case of kidnapping." DISARTROUS FIRE AT EMPIRE CITY FARM. Some time past midnight on July 25th a training stable at the Empire City Farm was struck by light- ning and was totally in flames before help could be obtained. Two adjoining buildings were also totally destroy- ed, though there was time enough to remove several work teams from these. The twelve horses destroyed include the promising young stallion Prince Favorite 2:15% and eight Mc- Kinney yearlings that were to go to the sale this fall. As the Empire City Farm sells at auction only, it is impossible to estimate the exact loss, but includ- ing as it does from one-third to one-half of the total valuation of McKinney yearlings, the loss is a very heavy one. Aside from the grand pedigrees of these horses, several were conceded to be of the highest type of horse flesh that have ever been produced. There was about $4,000 insurance on barns, but none on horses. Following is a list of the horses burned: Prince Favorite 2:15% by The Beau Ideal-Princess Chimes by Chimes. Brassey, gr g by McKinney-Culture by Axtell. Cloudless, b m by McKinney-Dustless Queen by Mambrino King. Cloverite, blk h by Prince Favorite-Cloverene by Direct. Maequitta, b m by McKinney-Bosquita 2:17% by Bow Bells. Milady Mac, b m by McKinney-Qualified by Alta Vista. Nyson, b h by John A. McKerron-Nysa by Allerton. Princess McKinney, b m by McKinney-India Prin- cess by South. Royal McKinney, b h by McKinney-Princess Royal 2:20, by Chimes. Sombre McKinney, b h by McKinney-Achieve by Hummer. Starry, b m by McKinney-Bay Star 2:08 by Ken- tucky Star. Storm Cloud, b m by McKinney-Binnacle by Hum- mer. Buffalo, August 5. — The Grand Circuit meeting here opened to-day under unfavorable weather conditions, a light rain falling throughout four races. The rain did not affect the track, and fast time was made in the 2:12 pace for the Dominion of Canada purse of $10,000. Reproaohless, the winner of the Chamber of Com- merce Stake, proved a disappointment, being un- placed. Reproachless and Alice Pointer each sold for $50 in the pools, the field going at $20. Alice Pointer took the race in straight heats. Re- proachless just beat the distance flag in the first heat. Beatrice Bellini, the public choice in the 2:16 trot, justified her backers, winning in straight heats. Judex, who was fancied for the 2:09 pace, also won in straight heats, while the first race for three- year-old trotters was won handily by Bell Bird in straight heats. Summaries: First race, three-year-olds, Preparation purse $10,000— Bell Bird, blk f by Jay Time-Nancy Medium (A. McDonald) 1 l Miss Densmore (Benyon) 3 2 Bonny Way (Lazell) 2 3 Etta Worthy (Lattimer) 5 4 The Count (White) 4 d Time— 2:12%, 2:13%. 2:12 pace, Dominion of Canada purse, $10,000 — Alice Pointer, b m by Star Pointer (Mc- Devitt) l 1 l Major Mallow (Hendrick) 3 2 4 Hidalgo (A. McDonald) 2 5 7 Bonanza (Thomas) 6 10 2 Leland Onward (Murphy) 4 9 3 Red Bow (Sweeney) 9 3 9 - Dan S. (Geers) 5 6 8 Reproachless (Starr) 11 7 5 Whitelock (Snow) 8 8 6 Mattie Chimes (Toor) 7 4 d Mary M. ( Sunderlin) 10 d Time— 2:05%, 2:07%, 2:06%. 2:16 trot, Lafayette Hotel purse, $2,000— Beatrice Bellini, blk m by Bellini-Trixie Nut- wood (J. Dickerson) 1 1 1 Wild Bell (Derry) 4 3 2 Genteel H. (W. McDonald) 7 2 3 Fannie P. (Packer) 2 5 7 Tolling Chimes, Jack Leyburn, Axtellay, Peter Balta, Lawrietta, Lillie Stranger and Marjorie also started. Time— 2:11%, 2:08%, 2:10. 2:06 pace, purse $1,000 — Index, b g by Redwood-Nellie O. (McKinney) 111 Rey del Diablo, ch g (Lawrence) ., ... 2 4 2 Laura Bellini (A. McDonald) 6 2 4 Electric Storm (Hendrick) 3 3 3 John F. and Billy Foster started. Time— 2:10, 2:07%, 2:11%. Buffalo, August 6. — Sonoma Girl, the famous Cali- fornia mare and winner of the M. and M. Stake, won a sensational race in the $10,000 Empire State Stake at Kenilworth Park to-day. After getting away nice- ly in the first heat she broke at the quarter, and before she regained her feet the field was far away. The game mare went after the leaders and just man- aged to get inside the distance flag. Despite her beat she was held favorite, winning the second heat handily in 2:07%. In the third heat Sonoma Girl broke at the quarter and crashed into the fence, throwing her owner and Driver, J. D. Springer, who escaped injury. With a shattered sulky at her feet the mare ran away nearly a mile. After investigating the accident the judges placed her sixth. The accident did not hurt Sonoma Girl, and with little urging she won the fourth and decid- ing heat. Ed Geers, the veteran driver, handling John A., got into a mix-up while scoring for the third heat. The old man was thrown from his sulky, but re- covered, winning the third and fourth heats and the race. The 2:10 pace was captured by Aileen Wilson. Sum- maries: 2:07 pace, the Broezel Hotel Stake, $2,000— John A., ch s by Eddie Hal-Newsboy (Geers) 1 2 1 1 Allanwood, ch s by Knott (Lewis) 2 1 3 8 Kruger, ch g (A. McDonald) 6 9 2 2 Addington, b h (Cox) 7 3 6 3 Prince Hal, Captain Derby, Geary, Dorris B., Billy W. and Bystander started. Time— 2:05%, 2:07, 2:06%, 2:07%. 2:10 trot, the Empire State Stake, $10,000— Sonoma Girl, b m by Lynwood W.-Maud Fowler (Springer) 7 1 6 1 Watson, ch g by Hindoo Wilkes (Loomis) 13 4 2 Bi-Flora, br m (Splan) 4 4 1 4 Athasham, b m (De Ryder) 6 2 5 3 Lady Resolute, b m (La Sell) 3 6 2 5 Emboy, b g (W. McDonald) 2 5 3 6 Gray Gem, rn h (Enlock) 5 7 d Time— 2:09%, 2:07%, 2:13%, 2:10%. 2:10 pace, purse $2,000— Aileen Wilson, blk m by Arrowood-Ella C. (Wilson) 7 1 9 1 Thornway, b h by Steinway (Cox) 1 2 2 4 William O., blk g (Geers) 4 3 1 8 Jennie W., b m (Sunderlin) 5 6 3 2 Time— 2:06%, 2:05%, 2:09, 2:09%. Buffalo. August 7. — Norman B. was withdrawn from the Grand Circuit races to-day, leaving only three horses to start in the Iroquois Hotel Stake, valued at $2,000. Ed Geers' Turley ruled favorite. The fastest mile paced this year was made this afternoon by Angus Pointer in the free-for-all pace. The track was lightning fast and Angus Pointer covered the oval in 2:03%. Angus Pointer was made favorite, only three horses starting. Baron Grattan went to a break at the quarter, and after regaining his feet broke again and was distanced. Carlo was fancied in the 2:20 trot, but the winner turned up in Sarah Hamlin, who won the last three heats. Carlo burst a blood-vessel in the third heat and went down. Dickerson escaped injury. While scoring in the last heat the judges removed Coonrod, the driver of Oliver Moore, and placed Benyon in the sulky. Coonrod was fined $50 for bad deportment. Summaries: 2:07 trot, the Iroquois Hotel Stake, $2,000— Turley, br g by French Plate-Ella Mc (Geers) 2 1 1 1 Lady Gail Hamilton, blk m by Oakland Baron (Thomas) 1 2 2 2 Kid Shea, b g by Nitrogen (Packer).... 3 d Time— 2:09%, 2:14%, 2:14, 2:11. Free-for-all pace, $1,000 — Angus Pointer, b g by Sidney Pointer (Sun- derlin) 1 1 1 Argot Boy, b g by Argot Wilkes (Cox) 2 2 2 Baron Grattan, b g by Grattan (Geers) d Time— 2:03%, 2:06, 2:07. 2:20 trot, purse $1,000 — Sarah Hamlin, b m by Dare Devil (Packer) 4 1 1 1 Zara, blk m by Cascade (Payne) 1 2 4 2 Codero, g c (A. McDonald) 2 3 2 4 Oliver Moore, b h (Coonrod-Benyon) 3 6 3 3 Dr. Ives, Northwest, Sunline, Queen's Daughter, Dainty Dolly, Baron May, Carlo, St. Peter and Hester Schuyler started. Time— 2:12%, 2:12%, 2:12%, 2:13%. LAST DAY AT CLEVELAND. 'Cleveland, Ohio, August 2. — Cleveland's Grand Cir- cuit meeting came to a close to-day with the season's record being made by Angus Pointer, who paced a mile in 2:03%1 in the first heat of the free-for-all. It was a wonderful performance for Angus Pointer, con- sidering the weather conditions. Heavy rains on Thursday evening had made the track heavy, but a strong breeze and hot sun dried it out quickly, with the result that the course was quite dusty. In the second heat it was a duel between Baron Grattan and Angus Pointer the entire mile. Geers did not let Pointer get away from him, and the two teamed it the entire distance, Angus Pointer win- ning by half a length, finishing strong. In this heat Angus Pointer paced the distance in 2:04%, and easily could have made a mile in faster time. Two heats at an average of 2:04 are the fastest paced this year in any race. Dan Patch is the only horse that has beaten this mark, and the champion accomplished the trick in exhibition miles. There were four races on the card for get-away day, and the sport was of the highest class. During the week forty-four heats were trotted and paced, and the grand average was close to 2:08%. Summaries: 2:19 trot, three heats, purse $1,500 — Margaret O., b m by Onward (H. Davis) 1 3 1 Sarah Hamlin, br m (Packer) 2 1 2 Tokio, gr g (J. Dickerson) 6 2 3 Awretta, b m (Saunders) 3 7 7 Sea Sea, Marecheal, Sim Benton, Oliver Moore and George Adams started. Time— 2:11%, 2;11%, 2:11%, 2:15. 2:15 pace, purse $1,500 — William O, blk g by The Director-General (Geers) ..4 1 1 1 May, b m (T. Hays) 2 2 5 Arrow, b g (Cox) 5 5 2 Queen Walnut, rn m (Taylor) 3 4 3 Miss Winifred, blk m (B. White) 4 3 4 Nellie, ch m (J. Dickerson) d Time— 2:09%, 2:08%, 2:09%. Free-for-all pace, two-in-three, purse $1,500 — Angus Pointer, blk g by Sidney Pointer (Sunder- lin) 1 1 Baron Grattan, b g (Geers) 3 2 Argot Boy, b g (Cox) 2 4 Gratt, blk h (Spencer) 4 3 Time— 2:03%, 2:04%. 2:06 trot, two-in-three, purse $1,000 — Oro, blk g by Little Corporal (McCarthy) 13 2 1 Turley, b g (Geers) 2 2 1 2 Lady Gail Hamilton, b m (Curry) 3 13 3 Kid Shea, b g (Packer) d Time— 2:09%, 2:08, 2:10%, 2:11%. o The directors of the Tulare County Agricultural Association has elected the following officers: H. Whaley, president; W. E. Green, vice-president; Joe LaMarche, treasurer, and W. F. Ingwerson, secre- tary. The newly elected officers will hold office until January 15th, that date being fixed as the time for the annual election of officers. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 10, 1907. /. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL .*. I I l | CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT » AT THE TRAPS. FISH OF CALIFORNIA. In last week's issue of the Breeder and Sports- man there appeared the first half of an article on the fish and fisheries of California by David Starr Jordan, president of Leland Stanford University. The concluding portion of the article follows: The hatcheries have done much also to restock the trout streams of the state. Every stream in California is a trout stream and in practically all it ought to be possible to take trout in abundance. Unfortunately, however, the great enemy of the angler, the trout hog, is naturalized in California, and in many of the best streams the trout hardly gets a chance to lay its eggs. Native to California are the following species of trout: 1. The steelhead, in the Coastwise streams run- ning up from the sea. This is the largest American trout. 2. The rainbow trout, the most widely distributed of all. There are a number of local varieties — the true rainbow of the Coast streams, the Shasta rain- bow of the upper Sacramento, the Gilbert rainbow of the Kern and Kings Rivers, and the golden trout of Mount Whitney. 3. The Tahoe trout, a splendid large trout of the Nevada basin, introduced into the Feather River, the Blue Lakes, and other bodies of water. From it is developed the huge silver trout of Lake Tahoe, spawning in the lake itself. 4. The cutthroat trout, the common trout of the Columbia region, found south to the Eel River in California. 5. The Dolly Varden trout of the upper Sacra- mento River and northward. Besides the trout and salmon, California has a variety of game fishes. Important among these is the great tunny, or leaping tuna, which ranges from 150 pounds to half a ton in weight, and is found in great abundance about Avalon on Santa Catalina. This wonderful bay has many other roving fishes, taken with the trolling spoon — chief among them being the yellowtail, the aluicore and the huge bass, called the Jew fish. These noble fishes deserve protection from the amaeur angler who catches a dozen or a hundred of them and has them hung up and photographed, himself beside them, and then hires the guide to bury them while he goes away to have fun of his own fashion somewhere else. About the Santa Barbara Islands are the barracuda, or flying fishes, also of the game variety. Some important additions have been made to the fishes of California. The Eastern brook trout have been introduced in many streams. The striped bass , and the shad were both planted as early as 1S78 in California rivers from the Potomac and the Schuyl- kill, and have been of the greatest value to Califor- nia. The striped bass can be found in the market at all times and in flavor these fish are as good as in their native waters. Other fishes which have been introduced are the carp, which has proved an unmitigated nuisance, two species of catfishes, which, while having value, have displaced better native fishes; the black bass, which thrives well in the ponds, and the blue-green sunfish, introduced into Clear Lake as food for the bass. The most valuable food fish yet to be introduced is the Japanese ayu, or samlet, a diminutive salmon about a foot long as delicate in flavor as a fish can be. It runs in count- less numbers in all the clear streams of Japan, Corea and Formosa, and should have a place in California. The eel should also be introduced into our streams. Fisheries of Alaska. The fisheries of Alaska deserve mention in this connection, as they are largely tributary to California, being developed principally by California capital, and their product finding its way to the markets by way of San Francisco. The red or blue-black salmon is the chief species of the Alaskan industry. It out- ranks in value every other species of fish in the world. Its annual product in Alaska is worth a million dollars more than the original cost of the whole territory. It exceeds the annual mineral out- put of Alaska by nearly two millions annually. The pack of red salmon and other salmon for 1902 amount- ed to 4,651,230 cases (4S pounds in each), worth on average about $3.50 a case, or $9,207,520. The pack for 1904 was somewhat lighter, being valued at from $6,000,000,000 to $S,000.000,000. The fisheries are located chiefly in Bristol Bay and the island of Kadiak, but the species runs in some 300 different Alaskan streams. The codfish is as abundant in the North Pacific as in the North Atlantic, but the limitations of the market have prevented the development of the in- dustry except to a limited extent about the Saumagin Islands and in the sea of Okhotsk. The herring and halibut have also a large and growing importance in Alaska. It may be noted in passing that the markets of California, especially those of San Francisco, fall short Df what they ought to be, and many fish are rv, in a condition far from the best. Even our best motels are none too particular in this respect, for which reason our Eastern visitors often wrongly infer that our fish are not so good as those to which they are accustomed at home. The fish are just as good, but in this glorious climate they keep longer without decaying. In being thus kept, however, they grow very stale and lose their fine flavor. The dif- ference is not in the fish, but in the care the dealer takes of them, and as to this our people will some time grow more exacting. The following is a list of the chief food fishes of California, arranged in systematic order, beginning with those of the simplest anatomical structure. They are graded in classes A, those of high high imprtance; B, C and D, progressively less: Soupfin shark (D), used by the Chinese; Califor- nia ray (D), by Latin people. White sturgeon (B); green sturgeon (D). Quinnat salmon (A); silver salmon (C). Steelhead trout (A); Tahoe trout (A). Rainbow trout (A); cutthroat trout (D). Dolly Varden (D) ; eulachon (C). shad (introduced A). Herring (A). Sturgeon (A), anchovy (C), silver anchovy (D), Moray (D), sucker (D), squaw fish (D), chub (D), carp (introduced D). Bullhead (introduced B), gray catfish (introduced D), needle fish (D), flying fish (C), pesce rey (blue smelt. A), small pesce rey (miscalled smelt or white bait, C), mullet (B), barracuda (A). Sand lance (D), chub mackerel (C), Santa Cruz mackerel (D). Tuna (A), albicore (A), Oceanic bomto (D), Califor- nia bomto (B), alleterato (D), swordfish (C), yellow- tail (A). Horse mackerel (C), poppy fish (miscalled pom- pono, B), Mariposa (D), Sacramento perch (C). Striped bass (introduced A), Jew fish (B), San Diego rock bass (C), banded ronco (D), croaker (C), queen fish (B). King fish (C), sea bass (A). Weak fish (D), California surf fishes or perch (20 varieties, C-D). Garibaldi (D), farhead (B). Senorita (D), headfish (D). Rock fish (30 species), called rock cod. Priest fish, Spanish flag, Boccaccio, red, black, green, banded or speckled (A-B). Skillfish (C), greenling (C). Blue, spotted greenling (sea trout, B), cultus cod (C). Blandquillo (C), kelpfish (B). Pollock (D), tomcod (B). Hake (C), halibut (A). Monterey halibut (B), flounders (30 kinds, B-C). o New Clubhouse. — The San Francisco Fly-Casting Club members can now enjoy the comforts and con- veniences of the recently built clubhouse on the Truckee River fishing preserve of the club. The building is one-story. In the center is a large dining and sitting room, with an old-fashioned fire- place. Around this large room are the sleeping quarters, fitted up in elegant style. The entire build- ing is surrounded by a ten-foot porch. The roof is painted green and the building proper is coated with oil. All modern conveniences have been installed. President Tom C. Kieruff visited the new home of the club last week and on his return stated that everything was in a most satisfactory condition for the reception of the club anglers this season. Needless to say the clubhouse will do a land-office business ere long. The last fly-casting contest of the club will take place at Stow Lake on Sunday, August 25th. This final gathering of the rod-wielders at the lake side wlil practically determine who are the prize winners in the fly-casting contests for 1907. An appretizing lunch will be served in the lakeside clubhouse. Another Fish Fest. — So successful was the barbe- cue of the Southern California Rod and Reel Club re- cently that the members have decided to have an- other one in the near future. The casting tourna- ment was not a success because of the high wind that was blowing. The club has been asked to affiliate itself with the National Association of Scien- tific Angling Clubs, and to send representatives to the tournament to be given at Racine, August 15th, 16th and 17th. Hunters' License Retaliation. — The Nevada hunt- ers have evolved a spirit of retaliation for the pass- ing of the California hunting law, which provides that non-residents of the State shall pay a license fee of $10. Next year the Nevadans will come back with a license of $25 for non-residents of that State. There are many fine fishing grounds along the Truckee in Nevada, and the resident hunters of the latter State will try to "get even." Despite the rather raw and uninviting weather last Sunday there was a good attendance at the August live-bird shoot of the California Wing Club. High average for the day was made by Clarence A. Haight, who scored clean strings in the two club races at twelve birds each and also in an eight-bird pool. Five shooters, each with straight scores, divided the club purses, $50 each, in both the morning and after- noon club races. Dick Reed scored straight in the afternoon match. In the pool shoot four shooters with straights divided the purse of $25. Naumann and Schultz grassed all of their dozen birds in the second race, shooting from the 34-yard slat. Frank Turner shot a good race throughout the day, but was one bird behind a straight in each event. The scores follow: Club race, twelve pigeons, $50 purse, three moneys, distance handicap, high guns — C. A. Haight .30 Yds— 22222 22222 22— 12 Ed Schultz 32 " — 2212122212 22—12 A. J. Webb 26 " —22111 12212 22—12 R. C. Reed** 30 " —2122112212 22—12 P. J. Walsh 29 " —12211 12111 12—12 E. Klevesahl 27 " —2212121122 22—12 F. Turner 27 " —01221 12112 11—11 C. C. Nauman 34 " —11111 10122 22—11 R. H. Smith** 30 " —02222 2211122—11 W. W. Terrill 29 " —21120 12111 10—10 W. E. Murdock 30 " —10102 *1*11 11—10 E. Hoelle 30 " —10102 1011111—9 W. W. Nielsen 27 " —11010 21,010 12—8 W. T. Sharpless 25 " —1121* 12000 11—8 J. F. Bond** 30 " —20010 2211100—7 Club race, twelve pigeons, $50 purse, three moneys, distance handicap, high guns — C. A. Haight 31 Yds— 21212 22222 12— 12 Ed Schultz 34 " —12121 11111 22—12 C. C. Nauman 34 " —21222 11221 11—12 W. W. Nielsen 26 " —21111 11112 11—12 W. E. Murdock 30 " —21122 22222 22—12 A. J. Webb 28 " —11212 22011 12—11 F. Turner 28 " —11210 11111 12—11 R. C. Reed** 32 " —12212 21211 02—11 W. W. Terrill 29 " —21102 11111 12—11 C. Burfiend** 30 " —20221 22021 12—10 W. T. Sharpless 24 " —02020 21121 11— 9 R. H. Smith** 31 " —00222 20222 10— 8 D. S. McAlpine** 30 " —12112 00120 10— 8 P. J. Walsh 31 " —2*011 00011 11— 7 J. F. Bond** 28 " —00120 00001 01— 4 E. Klevesahl 29 " — 0 w — . . "Club guests. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Pool race, eight pigeons, $2.50 entrance, birds extra, high guns, 30 yards distance — Terrill 11111 12 1—8 Haight 21222 112—8 Klevesahl 12111 111—8 Nauman 11211 112—8 Nielsen 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 0— 7 Reed 20112 211—7 Walsh 11112 011—7 Turner 22121 02 1—7 McAlpine* 22101 012 — 6 Sharpless 11200 02 1—5 Bond* 11001 02 2—5 Murdock 2 2 0 w — . . Smith* 2 0 010 2 2 0—4 'Birds only. The Owl Rod and Gun Club shoot, scheduled for last Sunday, has been postponed indefiniteyl, or until such time as a fuller decision is reached concerning the subject of shooting within the city limits. There is an ordinance in force in Modesto which prohibits shooting within the city limits. Some rather over zealous individuals have turned loose the city law on the club members and for the time being have stopped trap shooting on the club grounds. Possibly if the boys shot on Wednesdays instead of Sundays they would not have been cinched. Such is the Gospel of intolerance. The Goldfield bunch have started off with a rush. In anticipation of the tournament, at both live birds and blue-rocks, at which it is reported there will be $3,000 in added money, the club members have gone into active practice and propose to "go some" with visiting shooters. The visitors will not find easy cherry picking up in Nevada, for there happens to be some seasoned shooters located there at present. The Goldfield Chronicle of July 25th gives the fol- lowing account of a recent practice shoot: "The blue-rock shoot by about twenty members of the Goldfield Gun Club yesterday afternoon indicated that there are a number of men in the city who can handle a gun some, in fact, just about as well as any- body in the country, and in one case'even better than the rest of the country has produced up to date. "The first event yesterday was for money prizes, fifteen targets. Out of 15 birds Claude Inman shot 12, Stock got 12, Sage 14, Dyer 15 and Clayton 14. Clayton is the champion wing shot of the world, and Dyer is the man who defeated Captain Bogardus in a blue-rock match. His score yesterday is considered phenomenal in view of the fact that it had been many months since he had pointed a shotgun at any- thing. All of the scores were good in the match. "In the pool shoots Sage shot 79 blue-rocks out of 95, Dyer 83 out of 105, Clayton 66 oilt of 75, Inman 72 out of 95, Rhodes 59 out of 80. Saturday, August 10, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN The feature of the day, however, was the match of forty birds each between Jerry Revere and Ole Ole- son. Both men were cool and collected as they faced the traps and as they continued to shoot became cooler and cooler, in fact, the match was a frost. Jerry proudly kept the one bird he hit, while Ole attempted to borrow one to make up for missing every shot. "The boys will hold a big shoot on the range Sun- day and will supply free transportation to the grounds to all who care to witness the sport, and it will be well worth going to see. "The Chronicle was informed this afternoon that a flock of 12x12 tents would be secured for Revere and Oleson to practice on." The mountain scribe is a bit eulogistic in one or two statements, but from the foregoing the reader will note that the Goldfield boys can shoot. Clayton was regarded as a 94 per cent man before he left Kansas City. He shot in the Pacific Coast Handicap at Los Angeles last year and at San Diego. He was defeated in a live-bird match with Gus Knight at San Diego, but at that, he is a shooter to be well reckoned with. The Wiheatland Gun Club has elected officers as follows: President, Lawrence Sargent; secretary, Roy Brewer; treasurer, A. C. Stagner. The member- ship is now twenty-three. George Oakley has offered the club a shooting ground near his cottonwood grove. The Richmond Gun Club members shot three club events at the Lang Park grounds on July 28th. The scores were; Fifteen targets— Purdy 12, King 3, Baker 10, Beck 9. Fifteen targets — Purdy 6, Truax 7, Baker 3, King 6, Feudner 7. Twenty targets— Purdy 13, Truax 12, Baker 8, King 8, Feudner 10. During the time of the shoot a strong wind was blowing, which accounts for the light scores made by the contestants. The Channel City Gun Club of Santa Barbara re- cently held a meeting to discuss plans for the meet in September, and determine upon the rules to govern the competition for the trophy that has been donated by the Hunter Arms Company. It is the desire to give everyone a chance for this beautiful vase, and handicaps will accordingly be arranged so that the poorer shots may be able to compete on even terms. The second Western Handicap of the Interstate As- sociation, under the auspices of the Denver Gun Club, will be held at Denver, Colo., August 20th to 22d inclusive. The Interstate Association and the Denver Trap Club will add $3,000, of which amount $300 will be reserved to purchase 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 high average among the amateurs who shoot in all regular events, and $50 for a trophy for the winner of high average among the profes- sionals who shoot in all regular events. The two handicap events are not included for high average. Four hundred dollars ($400) in cash will be added to the Western Handicap, and three hundred dollars ($300) in cash will be added to the Preliminary Han- dicap. One thousand dollars ($1,000) will be added to the twenty regular events ($50 to each) scheduled for the three days of the tournament. The program for the first day, Tuesday, August 20th, calls for ten 20-target events, open to ama- teurs only, with $50 in cash added to the purse in each event, all to shoot from the 16-yard mark. The second day there will be five 20-target events, $50 added to each event, open to amateurs only, and the Preliminary Handicap, 100 targets, $7.50 en- trance, handicaps 16 to 23 yards, $300 added to the purse, high guns — not class shooting— -high gun to receive first money and a trophy presented by the Interstate Association. The purses at this tourna- ment wil be divided upon the same plan as that used at the Grand American Handicap, which nearly all shooters are familiar with. The third day there will also be five 20-target events with $50 added to the purse in each event, open to amateurs only, and the Western Handicap, 100 targets per man, $10 entrance, handicaps from 16 to 23 yards, high guns, with $400 in cash added to the purse, the winner of first place to receive a handsome trophy from the Interstate Association. Entries to the Preliminary Handicap must be made before 5 o'clock P. M. on August 20th, and entries to the Western Handicap must be made be- fore 5 o'clock P. M. on August 21st, as penalty en- tries will not be received in these events. Under the Squire money-back system one thou- sand dollars will be divided pro rata among the ama- teurs who shoot in all regular events (the two handi- caps not included) scheduled for the three days of the tournament and fail to win the amount of their entrance money in these events. In no case, how- ever, will more than the total amount of this en- trance money (less price of targets) be paid a con- testant. An extra entrance fee of $1 per day will be charged each amateur who shoots in one or more events any day. This $1 per man per day will be added to the $1,000, which will be divided pro rata among the amateurs. For example, say there are 100 contest- ants each day who shoot in one or more regular events. This would mean that $100 would be added each day to the $1,000, which would would make a grand total of $1,300 for the three days, 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. It must be remembered, though, that no contestant will be paid more than the total amount of this entrance money — less price of targets. It is confidently believed that this "purse will amount to a sum sufficient to cover the losses of those who shoot in all regular events based on an entrance fee of $43 for the three days less the price of targets ($10). Thus a contestant can shoot in all regular events of the tournament, and should he prove to be out of form and not shoot up to expecta- tions his three days' sport will cost him the price of targets only. 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 tournaments conducted under this system shows that this purse in each instance was sufficient to cover the losses of those who shot in all scheduled events, and frequently there was quite a surplus. In case there is a surplus after the combined losses have been paid, the surplus will be divided among the high gun amateurs who have shot in all regular events scheduled for the three days. The grounds of the Denver Trap Club will be open for practice and sweepstake shooting on the after- noon of Monday, August 19th. Five events of 20 tar- gets each will be shot. Optional sweeps. Squads will not be divided into sections on practice day. The Interstate Association trap shooting rules will govern all points not otherwise provided for. The standard bore of the gun is No. 12, and in the handicap events all contestants will be handicapped on that basis. Contestants using guns of smaller bore must stand on the mark allotted to them. The Interstate Association reserves the right to select two cartridges from each contestant (to test the same for proper loading), the selection to be made at any time when a contestant is at the firing point. "Shooting names" will not be used at this tourna- ment. Shooting "for targets only" is open to manufac- turers' agents solely; all other contestants must make entry for the purses. A contestant who takes part in the tournament any day must make entry for all events called for by the program of that day. Entries will not be taken for less than the total number of events (the handicap events included) scheduled for the day. In case a contestant, after making entry, fails to take part in any event, or events, his entrance will be forfeited for that particular event, or events, and the amound so forfeited will be added to the purse the same as if he had contested. This rule is made necessary by the outlook for an exceptionally large entry list, and it will be im- possible to keep this large tournament working smoothly unless the squade are kept intact. Professionals who take part in the Preliminary and Western Handicaps will be handicapped the same as other contestants, and must shoot for "targets only" from handicap distances as allotted by the handicap committee. The purses in all regular events will be divided according to the Rose system, into four moneys, at the ratio of 8-6-3-2. The Interstate Association reserves the authority to postpone the Western Handicap at targets on ac- count of bad weather or other important cause if, in the judgment of the management, such post- ponement is necessary. The manner of shooting the Western Handicap at targets (and in fact all events scheduled for the tournament) is as follows: Five automatic traps will be used, and five different events will be com- menced at the same time, one respectively at each trap. The total number of qualified contestants will be divided into fiye sections, as nearly equal in num- ber as possible, and a section will be started at same time at each trap. After all members of a sec- tion have finished competing at their trap they will pass on to the next trap and compete there, and so on until they have competed at each of the five traps. In the handicap events ties that are shot off will be at 20 targets per man, and the original distances contestants stand at will govern. Guns, ammunition, etc., forwarded by express or freight, must be prepaid and sent to the George Tritch Hardware Company, Denver. Mark your own name on the box that goods are shipped in, and it will be delivered at the shooting grounds without charge. Please note that shipments on which charges have not been paid will positively not be received. Further information relative to the tournament will be cheerfully furnished by A. E. McKenzie, president Denver Trap Club, 1613 Blake street, Den- ver, Colo., or by Elmer E. Shaner, secretary-manager of the Interstate Association, 219 Coltart Square, Pittsburg, Pa. E. Taylor scored highest and was awarded the first prize, a medal presented to the club by the Du Pont Powder Company. The second prize went to H. A. Martin. A. B. Van Scoy won the third prize, J. E. Van Schaiek the fourth prize and J. C. Hill the fifth prize. The silver cup presented to the club by the William Hoogee Company was won by H. A. Martin! Mr. Martin must win three successive seasons in order to hold permanent possession of the cup. The scores in detail were as follows: Targets— i2 20 20 20 10 10 H. A. Martin 11 17 17 18 8 8 W. C. De Nise 9 13 14 Louis Steen 10 14 13-13 7 7 J. C. Hill 6 13 10 . . 7 6 Mr. Wilder 13 . . 8 5 E. Taylor 10 IS 20 16 9 9 Van Schaiek 9 16 13 17 5 10 C. T. Greenfield 11 12 15 .. De Nise 10 14 9 6 J. C. Hill 11 : At the last San Andreas Gun Club shoot the main events were a 25-target race and a shoot at doubles, five pairs, the results being: Pfortner 24, Stewart 21, Casey 21, Searoni 21, Caster* 13, Cadamartori 12, Zwinge 18, Crossett 2, Snow* 15, Paehe 14, Snyder 14, Zwinge, M. 13, Mal- aspina* 9, Smith 15, Kiser 17, Tiscornia 16, Wells 8, Treat 5 Doubles— Pfortner 7, Casey 7, Caster* 4, Zwinge 4, Snow* 3, Pache 3, Stewart 6, Snyder 5, Zwinge, H. 4, Smith 4, Kiser 3, Decker 4, Sciaroni 4. Gil Pfortner and Bob Casey were high guns for the day. The stars indicate that the shooter was a club guest. The dates set for the Southern California tourna- ments are as follows: Santa Barbara, September 23d and 24th; Los Angeles, September 27th, 28th and 29th; Corona, Riverside county, October 4th and 5th; Douglass, Ariz., October 11th, 12th and 13th. Spokane Chamber of Commerce has contributed $250 to the fund to be used as purse money at the big Pacific Coast Handicap shoot in Spokane, Sep- tember 10th, 11th and 12th. More than $1,500 in prizes will be distributed. At the last meeting of the Spokane Rod and Gun Club a soliciting commit- tee, consisting of Dr. T. H. White, F. K. McBroom, J. W. Merritt, Paul Shellenbarger and I. Dornberg, was apointed. The Washington Water Power Com- pany has donated the use of the Natatorium Park ball grounds for the shoot, and it is expected to have ex- perts from all parts of the country. The dates for the tournament at Goldfield, Nev., under the auspices of the Goldfield Gun Club, are September 2d, 3d and 4th.- Shooters desiring pro- grams or further information should address Secre- tary J. M. Fairchild, who will mail programs as soon as they are ready for distribution. The Chihuahua Gun Club will act upon the sugges- tion of its enthusiastic president, Eduardo C. Cuilty, to form a league of all the gun clubs in the State of Chihuahua, Mex. At a recent meeting, presided over by Vice-President Lie Rafael I. Alvarez, the question was discussed. It was decided to appoint a commit- tee to suggest a plan for such a league. The com- mittee appointed is Eduardo C. Cuilty, Manuel R. de la Pena and Francisco Terrazas. Sunday's shoot, July 27th, of the club was with pistols for the Enrique C. Creel cup. It was won by Juan M. Woodsworth, who made 40 points out of a possible 60. A. C. Nash made 31 and Francisco Antillon 37. The San Luis Boat and Gun Club held the final shoot for this season on July 14th. There were six events, the first being for twelve blue-rocks, the second, third and fourth for twenty blue-rocks each and the fifth and six events for ten blue-rocks each. The third and fourth races were the finals in a series of six events for prizes. Hunters' License Law Defective. — Many sportsmen claim that the law is defective, in that it doesn't license the gun itself. Japanese and other foreigners go hunting, claiming that they only kill cottontails and unprotected game, and there is no one to watch and see that they do not transgress the law. The Fish and Game Commission, it is reported, is about to institute an investigation of the reports of the abuses of the new hunting law, which became effective on the first of July. Under the provisions of this measure every hunter of protected game is required to secure a license. To citizens the price is $1, to non-residents of this State $10 and to aliens $25. Recently a resident of North Oakland made appli- cation to the County Clerk's office for a license. An inspection of the blank revealed the fact that he was a native of France and had not been naturalized. He was accordingly refused the necessary permit until he had deposited $25. Thereupon the applicant stated that a number of his acquaintances who were not citizens had secured licenses. It has further developed that in many instances one license is purchased in the interest of a half- dozen or more hunters. This is a very easy pro- cedure, as the licenses take the shape of a metal tag, which is required to be produced upon demand from the proper authorities. Inasmuch as the tag does not contain a description of the owner it may be used by any number without fear of detection. The Channel City Gun Club of Santa Barbara will probably hold the annual elub tourney September 23d and 24th. California's favorite hot weather dring is Jackson's Napa Soda, 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 10, 1907. THE NEW DOG. [By Clipperton.] The old dog had unhappily left us. He had been our friend for years, and when we parted it left a large hole in our lives. Towards the end he had got so old that he could only lie in the kitchen chim- ney corner and cr3r over old times with an emphasis that threatened to mar the harmony of our home. There could be no doubt that his days were num- bered, but the last few numbers dragged a little, even for. those who loved him most; and at last I could not repress the suspicion that my old friend had caught the infectious advertising spirit of the age, and was endeavoring to peg out with a bit of a sen- sation. Acting, therefore, under competent advice and humane impulse, I approached him one day re- cently and tendered him a scrap of food that was pleasing to the eye but deadly to the innards. It had been prepared with fatal skill by my assistant in fhe drug store. The poor old fellow swallowed it greedily; and then he rolled over to that better land. My wife declared that she never would have an- other dog around the house; and I agreed that the vacant place in our hearts could never be filled by an alien, or words to that effect. But when the plumber came and in the course of his day's flirtation with the cook (and, by the way, I have had cause to suspect that this individual's visits were due to sundry punctures in the pipe done with the ice- pick, with malice aforethought, by the kitchen genius) , observed the empty kennel in the back yard, he took an early opportunity in informing me that he had a friend who had a pretty little pup at home, which was- well bred and was accustomed to polite society and which he thought he could get for me for next to nothing, as his friend was going East soon. Lured by the plumber's fascinating descrip- tion of the dog, I agreed to consider the proposal and told him to send his friend, whom he called "Fried Liver Jack, a bloke as knows more about dogs and does more things with dogs than anybody else in Los Angeles," around to my drug store next day. The following afternoon a short, pudgey, red-faced character, a fellow with the ear marks of dog and kennels in his person and manners called at my store and introduced himself as the plumber's friend. His pal, the plumber, had mentioned the matter to him, but he was sorry, the little dog spoken of he had just sold to Mr. , mentioning a promi- nent Santa Fe official and incidentally a dozen or more equally prominent ladies and gentlemen of Southern California who were under great obliga- tions to him for being put right in doggy matters. As he started away he casually remarked that he had a Fox Terrier puppy at home that was "a better one" than the plumber'* selection. By this time Fried Liver Jack had worked me up to an interested humor, so I aked him to bring the pup around for inspection. This, he claimed, would hardly be good for the pup, as he was under treat- ment for worms. "All pups have worms, you know, I'll have him all right in a week or two, then if you like I'll show him to you when he is just fit." Seeing that this struck me agreeably my visitor added: "I'll tell you what I'll do. I can get $50 for this pup easily, but Til let you have him for certain services you can render me — we're both professional, you know," he concluded with an inducing smile. A short adjournment to my inner office and a few whispered words from Fried Liver Jack gave me an inkling of what was in the wind and more in sympathy than from a desire to acquire a dog I agreed to help him in his predicament, for which services I was to get a fine Fox Terrier puppy. In due course Fried Liver Jack found it incumbent to fulfill his part of the agreement, this he did by sending the pup around by a boy who left it in the drug store for me one morning. The fat man was richer by his bargain with me and I was poorer by a dog. I could see that there was a flaw in the animal at the start; but when my wife found that he could walk on his hind legs, and likewise beg for pieces of sugar just as dogs do in the colored supplements to the Sunday papers she said that he was a pretty little chap, and she would like to keep him. He was a mean looking dog, to begin with — the sort of dog who would steal expensive food and then go and lay the blame on another dog. Young as he was he wore the hard worried look of a dog endeavoring, in spite of an active conscience, to live down a past career of crime. There was nothing in his appear- ance to inspire you with confidence, he looked as if he were constantly afraid of being reminded that he had been acquired for an equivalent twenty times his value. I hate to speak harshly of the dead (for he, too, is a goner now), but for the sake of the truth, for which each of us is living and working to-day, I am compelled to own that he was a cheap, low down, second-hand bucket mutt, given to the world in a mo- ment of indiscretion ever to be deplored. Fried Liver Jack said that his name was "Ginger." My wife de- murred to this and re-christened him "Fido" on his arrival, but it was only another proof of the creature's vulgar tastes that while he wouldn't answer to the call of "Fido" once in fifty, he came up smiling and acknowledged himself as "Ginger" every time. Fried Liver Jack told me that the dog was a thoro'.ghbred, but I have my doubts on this point. He was mostly Fox Terrier, but I feel almost posi- tive that the rest of him was partly Spaniel and 7 Dachshund. Whenever he sat down to plead -ercy, prior to being kicked in one piece behind the woodshed, he looked like a subtle and ingenious cross between a weasel and a Guinea-pig. He was a sort of canine Ishmael that had been specially built by Nature for a career of harsh treatment, and if there was no immediate offense to kick him for, it was an irresistible temptation to kick him for himself alone. Still, dogs are a mild weakness with me, and when my wife decided to keep him I was ready to accept the situation, and to help him as far as possible to leave off brooding over his past record of crime and association with a rascal master, in the hope that he might in time become a respect- able dog. And yet he was not even a diplomatic dog — he had not the very ordinary gift of being able to conceal his contempt for us. F. L. J. must have had a telepathic method of letting him know how nicely we were buncoed. I think myself that it shows a great want of tact in a well bred dog when, on being suddenly drafted into a new family, he tacitly announces that his good manners would be clearly wasted in such a third-rate atmosphere. That, however, is precisely how the new dog acted. We had it on the testimony of the pudgy dog handler that he was a dog accustomed to the ways of polite society; and yet, all the time he was with us he never once openly acknowledged that we were worth wasting company manners upon. We may not be shining lights of the beau monde; we may not wal- low in the giddy vortex of fashion; but most of the dogs that have shared our home have always borne with out shortcomings, and have at least ac- knowledged us as their equals, and, as such entitled to the best behavior they knew of. But "Ginger" was not that kind of dog. After a while I used to get a little tired of being called away from my work in order to come and lick a broken down dog for a grave breach of good manners at the expense of the stair-carpet. I do not like to mete out harsh treatment to a dog that I have under- taken to recognize as one of the family, but when you have got the delinquent down by the neck, and your wife is standing on one side of you, and the cook on the other, in order to applaud the masterly way in which you are grappling with a grave prob- lem in the interests of justice — why, then you are bound to let yourself go a bit and to put a little extra science into every fresh backhander that you are moved to administer. We bore with "Ginger" for as long a time as we could, though as far as I am personally concerned it soon became clear that we did not hit it off well together. He was such a change from our old dead friend that I did not feel my responsive cord stirred within me when he snarled at me on my return home from the drug store. I was, however, quite prepared to meet him on terms of social equality, in the hope that when we knew each other better a rooted friend- ship might grow up between us. But my advances were never received in the cordial spirit with which they were made. Sometimes I would not see "Gin- ger" for days together; and then when we met, his bearing towards me clearly showed that he regarded me as an interloper in the family, whereas I was nothing of the kind. I had quite so much right in the house as he had, and I don't care who- knows it. A dog like that must have been built for a violent end; and I will not attempt to disguise the fact that he accomplished his evident destiny in a thorough and workmanlike manner. It was one afternoon dur- ing the present balmy summertime that he passed away with a rather rapid pass. I had suddenly been seized with a desire to do some gardening, and I had put on an old suit of clothes which we are to exchange at the door for a house-plant or a feather-broom the next time the Jap peddlers come by. I don't suppose for a moment that in that suit of clothes I present the appearance of a taxpayer and a man with two votes; but I indignantly deny that there is anything about me at such a time to justify my own dog in mistaking me for a mere tramp. As soon as I began to dig, this low-bred dog crept out of the house, and contemplated the specta- cle with an evil leer; and then, before I was pre- pared for anything of the kind, it shot across the garden, attacked me from behind, forcibly removing a large patch of trouser which I had up to then found extremely useful to me. It was only by a great mercy that a portion of myself did not accompany the frag- ment in question, and I could see then that it was time for the friends on both sides to stand back and leave us to fight it out alone. The fight was a brief one, as "Ginger," recognizing me when it was too late, squatted down in an apolo- getic attitude and humbly begged pardon for the un- fortunate error. By way of reply I took a piece of string from my pocket and a large stone from the ground. Having joined the stone and the string and "Ginger" into one piece, I walked across the avenue and left the entire parcel in a neighboring pond. And candor compels me to confess that I have not seen "Ginger" since. Geo. A. Neiborger's black Cocker bitch Winona whelped on August 1st seven puppies (four dogs) to D. P. Cresswell's Ch. Mepals Saxon. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Wonderland Kennels is the registered title of Miss Jennie A. Crocker's kennels at San Mateo. Wonderland Kennels, it will be remembered, pur- chased five dog puppies whelped by one of J. I. Spar- row's imported English bitches — Charlewood Rosa- lie, we believe, by J. Cawkwell's Silkwood Surprise. The youngsters came on so nicely that the balance of the litter, four bitches, are now also located at San Mateo. Wni. Bay, the Irish Water Spaniel fancier, has had the name Frisco registered with the A. K. C. for his kennels. Mr. Bay has two very promising puppies that he banks on for next show. Silkwood Kennels announce, in our advertising columns, the opportunity of securing some fine Bull Terriers. Among these are some grand young dog and bitch puppies by and out of producers. Several good brood bitches are also offered for sale. Newmarket Jean, the dam of Ch. Meg Merri- lies II., in whelp to Silkwood Chader Wild, the lat- ter recently imported from England. Silkwood Brassie, a fine bitch, that when ten months old won special for best at Los Angeles in 1906. The English bitch Charlewood Rosalie, which has just raised a splendid looking litter of pups. Also two young bitches by C. Rosalie, one in whelp to Woodlawn Wonder (Ch. Woodcote Wonder- Ameri- can Belle.) The San Mateo Kennel Club show officials and members are working hard for a successful show on September 9th. We are pleased to note that the responses by many fanciers to the folowing circular letter are both numerous and encouraging; "Dear Sir: The San Mateo Kennel Club will hold its third bench show at the club-house and polo field of Francis S. Carolan, Esq., on September 9th. It will be a one-day open-air event, starting at 10 A. M. and continuing until the judging is completed. The official premium list is in print and will reach you in a week. "The club is doing all in its power to make the show a big success, and hopes you will lend your co-operation to the same end. To assist the fancy in interesting and educating the general public in thoroughbred dogs, the Board of Governors has passed a resolution to abandon admission fees for 1907 and welcome all your friends on the grounds. The club is furthermore placing over fifty cups to be distributed and won outright by the various breeds. "If you feel inclined to offer a trophy to be com- peted for at the coming show, your action will meet with our hearty appreciation, and if any of your friends are desirous of enlisting their services in this direction it will greatly stimulate competition. Trusting that you will help boom the show on Sep- tember 9th, I remain, very truly yours, "WALTER W. STETTHEIMER, "Vice-President, 117 Hayes Street." Valverde Kennels are keeping in tab with the Collie situation. Indications are from recent re- ports of Manager Geo. A. Cranfield that some high class, grandly bred young Collies are now on hand and more coming. Valverde Vera (Ch. Squire of Tytton ex South- port Supreme) whelped recently to Ch. Anfield Model four dogs and two bitches. Valverde Victor, first dog puppies, Oakland, this year, is now the property of H. P. Gaskle Jr. of Woodland, Yolo county, a well known breeder of Shorthorns, Shropshire sheep, etc. Skylight Solitude, a tri-color bitch, recently ar- rived in good shape from the kennels of J. V. Cotta, Galesburg, 111. Solitude will be served by Ch. An- field Model. An unshown bitch is now en route from the ken- nels of John Croxon, Eastbourne, Ed gland, and will be served by Model also. Venice of America Kennel Club's first annual show is a coming fixture, premium lists and entry blanks are now ready and can be secured by address- ing Secretary C. P. Ensign, 557 South Spring street, Los Angeles. The classification is a very complete one, full classes in most breeds, among others we are pleased to note full classes for Irish Water Spaniels and also a very inducing classification for Gordons. Three trophies and fifty-three cups (one or more for almost every breed) are offered. Entries close on Saturday, August 17th. The bench show com- mittee is: Col. J. W. Brooks, Kenneth Preuss. Robt. T. Cochran and Zue G. Peck. G. S. Halliwell is superintendent. Irving C. Ackerman of San Francisco will judge Bloodhounds, Mastiffs, St. Bernards, Great Danes, Russian Wolf Hounds, Poodles, Chow Chows, Dalma- tians, Bulldogs, Airedale Terriers, Fox Terriers, Irish Terriers, Skye Terriers, Black and Tan Ter- riers, Pomeranians, English Toy Spaniels, Pugs, Japanese Spaniels, Toy Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, Maltese Terriers, Chihuahuas. George L. Waring of Los Angeles will judge Col- lies, Bull Terriers, Deerhounds, Greyhounds, Fox- hounds, Scottish Terriers, miscellaneous. John P. Brown of Riverside will judge Pointers, English Setters, Irish Setters, Irish Water Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Dachshunds. L. W. Young of Los Angeles will judge French Bulls and Boston Terriers. Mr. Fred Herr, treasurer of the new club, is au- thority for the statement that the show will not only be a grand success by reason of the number of classy entries, but also as a social function. Saturday, August 10, 1907.] THE BR EEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 RACING IN FRANCE. Paris, June ISth. It is the distinction of racing in France, whether it be a major or a minor course at Longchamps for a "classic" like the Grand Prix or at Enghien for the mere routine of the sport — that it always seems like a pastime. The crowd at an American race track, like Sheepshead Bay or Belmont Park, seems bent on its bets and little else. The horses often are no more than so many incidental machines. Even at Saratoga the air of festivity out of doors is very thin and unpersuasive. At an English race track, unless it be some exceptional course and occasion, like the fashionable meeting at Ascot, there is no pervading air. Some have come for the sport, and they, as a rule, take their racing very seriously indeed. Some have come to make and win bets, and they are almost as businesslike as their brethren at the American meetings. Others have come for diversion, but in that case they usually conceal their amusement successfully. Perhaps the pervading air is negative. Nobody seems to be having a "good time." Conversely the atmosphere of a Parisian race track is altogether positive. Everybody seems to find enjoyment. The French bet, but by far the largest part of those who go actually to the races make their wagers as an incident in the diversion of the day, and with char- acteristic thrift, in sums so small that to win or lose is a trivial matter. There must be "regulars," as the American phrase goes, who make their living by their bets, but there is no such crowd of sordid and hard-featured men about the betting machines as those that push and clamor around the bookmakers' stands at any of the race tracks near New York. The French watch the races because they are amusing to watch. The familiar murmur — the voice of the race course the world over — rustles through the crowd at the start. Very hearty cheers hail the winner if the race is of any note or — still more — if the race has been hard fought. But I have yet to see a French crowd at a close finish sway back and forth, shouting, "Come on, This" and "Come on. That," in the hysterical fashion of American tracks. The race for the Grand Prix happened to end last Sunday in a well contested duel that ended only at the finishing line between two horses. The crowd watched alertly, cheered warmly, talked eargerly for a few moments, and then turned to whatever else might give it interest or amusement. At Long- champs, as at every other of the tracks in the vicin- ity of Paris, as on every bright day, the spectators had come for pastime — for an afternoon out of doors, an afternoon of entertainment of which six races happened to make a part. If it were amused, it went home content. The course itself almost always bears witness to this mood in those that come to it. So long as an American course has a track upon which the horses may run, a ring in which the bettors make their wagers, and a painted scaffolding on which they may watch the gain or the loss of their bets, it suffices. Recall, for example, the sordid shabbiness of the course at Gravesend or the meanness of the minor tracks about New York. At Sheepshead, the Coney Island Jockey Club does not seek neatness and come- liness The newer Belmont Park has even sought to please the eye and to retain an occasional grace of nature. Many an English race track, except when it is in use, is a stretch of turf with fencing here and there and a few gaunt stands overlooking it. A French race track of any sort must be pleasant to see and at the two> better courses near Paris — Longchamps and Auteuil — it must even have a gra- cious and alluring comeliness. The Bois de Boulogne is- the chief park of Paris, and by common consent one of the loveliest parks in the world. Yet two considerable and conspicuous portions of it have been set apart for those race tracks and portions that have their full share of the beauty of the place. From the course at Longchamps and from the course at Auteuil, the panorama on every side is delightful to see. The towering hill and chateau of St. Germain overlook them on one side. On another are the wooded ridges, dotted with white villas among the trees, that rose above the Seine. In all directions stretch lawns and woods in twenty different greens. Here and there the trees make a long vista or be- tween them is a glimpse of water. The stables at an American race track are often shanties of galvanized iron that defiile what little there may be of landscape. The stables at a French race track make twin rows of low brick buildings, kept with a precise neatness and often half-hidden among the trees. At Longchamps or Auteuil in June the paddock is like a garden with its bushes of clematis and peonies, its syringas and even its roses. The stands have a comely lightness and airi- ness of line. The lawns before and behind them are the smoothest and softest of green. Flowering shrubs dot them Even a little fountain has its place. Longchamps has its old windmill and its sloping "field" to complete the picture. At Auteuil are hedges for the jumps and for pure ornament are hedges that win the eye with their ordered greenery. The ranks of little brown huts that contain the "Paris mutuels" — the legalized bet- ting machines — are unobtrusively hidden. The huge red umbrellas under which "Le Pere Jules" or some other Pere serves his humble customers of the "field" with drinks and sandwiches only add an un- offending dash of color. Longchamps and Auteuil, even when they are empty, have their unfailing air of elegance, of places of pleasure and of refinement, of regard for the de- light of the eye. The minor tracks, with less natural advantages, lose not an opportunity that situation, care or ingenuity may give them. The Parisian race- goer expects to be pleased when he looks about him, and he takes time to look. Because the Parisian seeks the races for pastime, a much better quality of him, so to say, goes to them on any interesting day than goes to the tracks in England and America. Take the crowd at Sheeps- head Bay, which is certainly the first of American race tracks, and who compose it? A relatively small contingent of socially significant folk interested in races; an equally small contingent of those who care for racing as a sport; a far larger company from the pavements and the restaurants of upper Broadway; and the thousands of "regulars," who live in whole or in part, as so many gamblers, off the races. Add thereto the followers of racing as an industry, and the catalogue is complete except for the compara- tively few who have come to the races for an after- noon of amusement. At Longchamps or Auteuil nearly all these propor- tions are reversed. On "great days," even on ordin- ary days, the socially elect fill the reserved stands — not merely that part of society that is, or that af- fects to be, keen on sport, but the whole social or- ganization of the capital from the diplomatic service, through the old aristocracy, down through the estab- lished rich to the climbing rich. There are eager owners and lovers of horses in numbers; and there are indeed women of fixed or rising note in the half- world; but nowhere may the curious observer find a swarm of denizens of the still lower world that corresponds to our region of upper Broadway. They are legion in Paris, as any night cafe will witness, but they do not go to the races. Nowhere either may be found those that corres- pond to our horde of "regulars" that follow the tracks day by day. There are thousands of them (as a whole range of French acquaintances will as- sure you) but many of them stay in Paris and place their small bets there They have no wish to see the races; they desire only to win money off them; they can dp that quite as easily and surely, if they stay in the city and await the newsboys with their abbre- viated cry of "Resultats des Courses." To replace them are hundreds, and thousands, and on "great days," even tens of thousands of ordinary and highly respectable Parisian folk, who have come for enjoyment and nothing else. They bring their wives with them, and their sons and their daughters. They are the same people that every day go about the streets of Paris as work or pleasure bids them, who are neither rich nor poor, who live quiet, decent, happy lives, who are the bourgeoise that makes the strength and the intelligence of France. Madam goes to the races with her husband as she might go with him to the theatre, eager for the spectacle. The son of the house may come, too, and even, if she be of the age meet for public assemblies, the daugh- ter. Scrutinize the ordinary stands at Longchamps or Auteuil, and they are full of such people. Cross the track into the field, to which the admission Is only a franc, and there again are hundreds and thousands of poorer, but eminently respectable folk who have come, most of all, for a day of pleasure out of doors. They bring luncheons and they eat them in the field. They stretch themselves on the grass. They chatter; they idle; they play at leapfrog and other games. Hundreds of them are not even curious enough about the races to watch the horses, much less to scan the distant notice boards to discover the winner. The thought of betting never enters their heads. The soft sky, the warm sun, the grass and the trees, a crowd to watch, the rustle of distant excitement, their own small adventures and misadventures de- light them. Back they stream through the Bois, late in the afternoon, idling along the way. They have been to the races they say cheerfully; they are con- tent and more. But how the American "regular" or the English sportsman, high or low, would despise them! The official procedure at a French race track is copied, like that of most sports in France, from Eng- lish methods, but the ingrained French instinct for rule and system has made it more- rigid. Between the races at a French track you may cross the course, by certain gates, receiving a little ticket that will readmit you exactly as though you were at a theatre. Contrary, however, to the custom at many English tracks, the crowd, between whiles, may not stream up and down the turf. To the field enclosed by the course the admission is only a franc, less than half, and sometimes than a quarter, of the price charged in America. The racegoer leaves his franc at the outer gates and thereafter the whole enclosure ex- cept the ordinary covered stands (the "tribunes") and the reserved stands (the "pesage") are free to him. To the tribunes, whither the average visitor goes, the admission is only a dollar in comparison with the American ?2.50; but for the "pesage" the price rises to $4.00, and, as usual, there are certain privil- eged positions that only the members of the particu- lar racing club and their guests enjoy. For the "pesage" and the "tribunes" the visitor receives badges much like those of the American courses, and the barriers of the different enclosures are strictly watched. The irresistible French instinct for order again has arranged the paddock. In America the paddock Is no more than an enclosed rectangle of grass, with a saddling shed, where the horses are led to and fro before their races or "cooled out" after them. Jock- eys idle about, trainers, owners, whoever has bought a badge of admission goes where he chooses. Not so the French paddock. It is like a miniature track. In a dirt circle at Longchamps, for example, the horses walk around and around. On the edges of the circle are the bystanders. No one sets foot on the dirt, much less crosses it. The jockeys move about with self-possessed dignity. There is even a capital story of two boys newly brought from England to Longchamps. They happened to have no mounts in the third and the fourth race of the day. Down in the grass of the paddock they innocently set them- selves and wantonly played at "stick-knife." The bystanders watched with perturbation, until an offi- cial of the course entered, caught sight of the offend- ing lads and promptly set them on their dignity again. Again, as in England, the races are run on a turf course, and from left to right. The track at Long- champs has a hill much like that over which the Derby is run at Epsom. At Auteuil the only races are steeplechases, which are much more fostered by breeders and owners and liked by the public in France, than in America, and therefore the jumps and the obstacles are substantial and permanent. Neither Longchamps nor Auteuil has adopted any form of barrier, and the starts are made in the old fashion, with such "lining up" and equality of posi- tion and "send off" as the starter and his assistants can secure. Many a Parisian, who knows something of racing in other countries, will say that the starts are often careless and unfair, and Sunday at the Grand Prix, when the starter came within an ace of leaving the favorite at the post, and did practically leave two of the most promising horses, he was most generously hissed. On the other hand the crowd having come for entertaining spectacle rather than for rigid sport, is as impatient of long delays at the post. One detail quickly Impresses the spectator from American race courses. The horses run without a number on the saddle-pad. Only the colors of the jockey's cap and blouse or familiarity with the horse identifies him. The notice-boards, with their lists of horses and jockeys, and with the result of each race, are much like those at an English or an American course, but an American crowd "would die of heart disease," as the slang of the racing reporters put it, if results were hoisted at their tracks so long after the finish as they are hoisted at Longchamps or Auteuil. Hoisted also above the lists of the "Paris Mutuels" is the sum won for a bet on the win- ning horse or on those that are "placed." For all the public betting at a French race course is done by machinery, and the Government controls and orders the machinery. The figures that go up are the amount won on the basis of a bet of ten francs ($2). The bettor may have wagered more or wagered less, but the propor- tion remains the same. Officials, charged with the task, regulate every detail — odds and all — of the Paris Mutuels; a very minor official sells the bettor his ticket; and after the racing of the day, he may "cash" his winnings. Like most systems in France, that of the "Paris Mutuels" is to the foreigner amaz- ingly intricate. In vain do his French acquaintances explain it. In vain does he bend his full mind to the understanding of it. Suffice it that the system "works," certainly to the satisfaction of the State Treasury, apparently to the content of the race goers. (You may bet sur- reptitiously, if you will, with thinly-disguised book- makers on. the scale of a Gates, or you may wager half a franc in the petty hand-books that tempt the workmen of factories; but the average Frenchman is a very modest bettor.) Some of the revenue of the "Paris Mutuels" goes for breeding and charit- able purposes, and for the cost of operation. At least 90 per cent of it passes into the treasury for general purposes, and it is a fairly considerable item in the annual revenue. For many a Parisian race goer, however, the races themselves are the least interesting part of the day's entertainment. He and she watch them, of course. If they have commanding places on the stands, there, as a rule, they stay. Better to see and be seen than to lose such places for the mere sake of a wager. If they have no such favorable position, down to the rail they go, and oftenest hire a chair or a campstool on which to stand. Behind the serried ranks of those so provided, the careless or unprepared spectator may tiptoe as best he may, or flee, at Longchamps, to the field or to the hill. There is a becoming, but no very keen or excited, interest in the races them- selves— not nearly so alert and intense, in spite of the Gaelic temperament, as that which usually pre- vails, even on an "off day," at an English or an American track. The race run, the winner cheered, and Monsieur and Madame turn to other pastimes. Would they bet? As a rule, they know not one horse from an- other, and "records" and "past performances" are as sealed books to them. Ah! but there are the papers. Nearly every one prints its list of probable winners. Some of them, that appear toward mid-day. - summarize all the lists of the morning. There are two or three sheets that are devoted wholly to the turf. If Monsieur is provident, he has brought one with him. At least he has his morning paper. In faith and innocence he takes the choice of the rac- ing reporter and bets his ten francs. He has had the benefit of expert advice and whether he wins or loses, the process and the uncertainty have amused him. (Again, how the American "regular' mock!) — H. T. P., in Boston Transcript. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 10, 1907. THE FARM THE MORGAN TYPE. SOMETHING ABOUT MILK VEINS AND THE UDDER. TESTING PURE BRED COWS. FEEDING EXPERIMENTS. "The Morgan type" has been men- tioned so frequently of late that it is evidently considered of great value. It refers, of course, to the old-fashioned Morgan horses, but chiefly to the or- iginal Justin Morgan, his sons and grandsons, and their immediate de- scendants. A novice is liable to get the idea that the great excellence of the Mor- gan family of horses was due to their conformation, shape or proportions, and that by reproducing a close image of the old-time Morgan, that is, an ani- mal shaped after the same pattern, or run in the same mold so to speak, all will be accomplished that is desired, says the Horse Breeder. Practical horsemen, especially such of the old guard as have had experience with the old-time Morgans, know better, how- ever. The ocnformation of the old-time Morgan was really one of the tactors that made the family famous, and was perhaps the least important of all the many factors which, combined, made him the most noble, most useful and most valuable animal of the equine species to the farmers, the business men and the professional men of the day and location in which the Morgan flourished. There may have been other horses that filled the same exact measure- ments, weighed the same number of pounds and ounces, were of the same color, carried their heads and tails the same as the original Justin Mor- gan and yet were as unlike him as to the valuable qualities which he pos- sessed and transmitted as the paste imitation is to the genuine diamond, or iron pyrites to pure gold dust. It was the immense amount of nerve force which he possessed rather than his conformation, that enabled the original Justin Morgan, founder of the Morgan family, to out-pull, out- walk, out-trot and out-run any horse in the section where he was kept. It was the quality of his brain rather than the size and shape of his head, or the length or depth of his body, that caused Justin Morgan to cheerfully obey the commands of his riders or drivers, whether they were stalwart men, invalid women or half- grown children. It was the physical and mental qualities of this wonder- ful horse, rather than his size, shape, style and pose, that made his stock so immensely valuable. When horsemen speak of the "Mor- gan type" they have in mind the qualities, both physical and mental, which Justin Morgan possessed and transmitted, quite as much as the size and shape of the horse, and prob- ably far more than those. It is im- possible to predict with absolute cer- tainty what qualities any untried ani- mal will stamp upon his offspring. As a rule, however, it is most likely to be those qualities for which the family is noted of which the stallion in ques- tion is a member, especially if he is inbred to that family. Morgan blood as it exists to-day must necessarily be greatly diluted, yet the influence of atavism is such that some animal which, according to mathematical reckoning has inherited only one 12Sth part of that blood may possess the marked characteristics which distinguished the genuine Mor- gan, more strongly than does the aver- age of those which have inherited, ac- cording to mathematical calculations, one-eighth of the original Morgan blood. Selections of stock should be governed by nie strength of the Mor- gan characteristics shown rather than by the apparent mathematical percent- age of the Morgan blood possessed. To restore the Morgan type, in- cluding the characteristics, so that it may be transmitted with a fair de- gree of certainty and uniformity will require many years of patient, persist- ent effort and experiment, saving only the choicest and rejecting all animals for bre.ding purposes that do not ap- • ■ :5m: te the Morgan standard in : eristics, no matter how strongly ct nals may be bred in Morgan Jd. A few years ago we thought we would see what percentage of the farmers out of one hundred believed that the large veins on the belly of the cow, which are called milk veins, were really veins for conveying milk to the udder, says Hoarl's Dairyman. So without expressing any opinion of our own on the matter we simply asked the following question of one farmer after another: "Why are those veins called milk veins?" The answer from ninety out out of the one hundred was in effect, like this: "Because they carry the milk to the udder." Of the remaining ten, five could not give any answer ex- cept to say that they did not know, while only five had the right idea, viz.: that these veins were in reality great blood veins returning blood from the udder to the heart. Afterwards we conversed with several of the original ninety on the subject, and stated to them what science really had found out as to the purpose of those veins. In almost every instance, however, we found them adhering steadfastly to their former ideas. One of them de- clared that he had cut into the veins on a dead cow and had seen the milk flow out. Now, this is but one of several errors concerning the physiology of a cow which are strongly believed in by farmers. To be really intelligent and well informed, to believe in the truth and not a mass of erros, on any question concerning living beings, one must make a study of them. Can we afford as farmers to be harboring a mass of unfounded notions about so important an animal" as the cow? If we believe the truth as it really exists, that these veins return the blood to the heart, it will teach us several valuable lessons: (1) It will show us the enormous circulation of blood that is required to produce milk in a good cow. (2) It will teach us that we must take good care of the udder, for with such a heavy influx and outpour of blood the organ is very sensitive to abrupt changes of heat and cold. This is thereason that cows are very apt to have garget by lying on cold ground late in the fall; also by lying on stone or cement floors. (3) It will teach us the folly of tying cows in the common stanchion whereby it is easy for a standing cow to stop over on to the teats or udder of the cow that is lying down next to her. We should wisely, provide a system of tying cows in the stable that will pre- vent such serious injuries. (4) A knowledge of the true physiology of "the udder will teach us the import- ance of careful and gentle usage of it in milking and the great importance of attending to any derangements at once, which may take place. There is no reason on earth why every farmer who keeps cows should not be a well informed man on the physiology and function of the dairy cow. Such knowledge would prove a very profitable guide to the wisest and best methods of handling the cow. We should always remember that the highest profit from cows can only come through the use of the best judgment and the best methods. To have good judgment we must have sound knowledge, for as said the anci- ent proverb: "Woe unto him who be- lieveth a lie." o PRODUCING PURE MILK. An Eastern New York market milk producer gives as essentials in the production of pure milk, clean stables, a healthy herd and careful, cleanly men. His cows are always fed after milking. Just before rae milking they are brushed, and the floor and walls of the stable are sprayed. A man with warm water and towels then washes the sides and udders of the cattle. A second man repeats the operation, after which the cows are milked into cans covered with sterilized cheese cloth covers and the milk immediately removed from the stable to the cool- ing room, after which it is bottled. This dairyman gets 12 cents a quart for his milk and is thus well paid for the extra care and expense involved in its sanitary production. The Massachusetts experiment sta- tion makes the following report con- cerning the tests of pure bred cattle by the station: Breeders of Jersey and Guernsey cows in Massachusetts continue to make yearly milk and butter fat tests of their stock under the rules of their respective national cattle clubs. This division of the station assists in the work by furnishing reputable parties who monthly visit each herd where tests are in progress, weigh each milk- ing during twenty-four or forty-eight hours, and test the same by the Bab- cock system for the butter fat percent- age. The cost of such work consists of the tester's time at $2 to $2.50 a day, together with his traveling ex- penses, board and breakage. The sta- tion receives its pay from the Jersey or Guernsey clubs. There have been completed during the year twenty- four Guernsey and thirty-eight Jersey records and at present there are eight Guernseys and thirty-two Jerseys un- dergoing yearly tests. Tests are like- wise being conducted for the National Holstein-Fresian Association. These are mostly seven-day tests for milk and butter fat. Occasionally breeders test their animals for thirty and even ninety days. The test of the Holstein cow De Kol Creamelle No. 59158, be- longing to D. W. Field, which yielded in 100 days 10,017 pounds of milk con- taining 2S4.0S8 pounds of fat, was made by A. D. Guiel of this station. During the year seventy-two Holsteins have been tested, requiring the servi- ces of five men at different times dur- ing the year. The station does not publish the results obtained, but re- ports the same to the several cattle clubs, and keeps a duplicate record on file. It must be understood that the making of appointments for tests, the furnishing of apparatus, the securing of the necessary competent men and the verifying of the results require considerable time and thought, and necessarily interfere with the other work of this department. ANOTHER WISE HORSE. A Boston gentleman conected with the National Tube Works sends us the following, for the truth of which he vouches: My friend was a ship-builder; his ship-yard was some miles from his house, which distance he had to come on horseback. He had a white horse that had served mm long and faith- fully in this capacity. One day his horse fell, for some cause that I do not remember, and he was thrown to the ground and severely cut on the head. He was unconscious for some time, and when he "came to," found the horse standing by him. After a while he gathered himself up and attempted to mount the horse, but every time he tried fell back. Finally, the horse walked to the side of a large rock which stod near. The gentleman crawled along to it and after hard work got on the horse, and then the horse walked slowly and carefully home with him, the rider be- ing in a semi-conscious condition. The family removed him from the horse on his arrival home and put him to bed. He was a long while recovering from this accident, and one day when convalescing, the horse, being brought to the window where the gentleman sat, showed unmistakable signs of pleasure at seeing his master once more. The gentleman is still living and can corroborate this true horse story. — Our Dumb Animals. If the coy is to freshen in early fall it is doubtful whether any better food can be furnished her than good pas- ture, but if she calves in the winter or spring, then she should be well fed on alfalfa or clover hay, ground oats, bran, corn-meal and oil meal. Close attention to details is neces- sary in order to produce two tubs of butter exactly alike in quality. A change in the food will affect the milk and butter and so will any mistake in keeping and ripening the cream and in churning. The food also flavors the butter, as wud onions have been obstacles in that respect. Lack of cleanliness also effects the quality of butter. Extensive experiments at the Utah experiment station show that sugar beets and beet pulp for dairy cows are nearly equal in value. Sugar beets fed to steers with al- falfa and four pounds of grain per day, had a value of $2.36 per ton. Beet pulp fed to sheep did not pro- duce a weak bone. Apples fed to pigs in two experi- ments with skim milk and shorts had a value from nothing to IS cents per hundred. In one experiment apples were only equal to grass pasture. As grazers, pure bred Tamworth swine were most superior. Berkshire, Poland China and Tamworth grades were about equal. Pure bred York- shires were not equal to the other breeds in feeding equalities, especially as grazers. o The successful man to-day is the one who is alive to all the little details of his business; it is not alone the breeding that is going to determine the future usefulness of the animal, but this must be combined with the daily care, feeding and careful observation. That is going to make the cow what she should be. Warranted to Give Satisfaction, Gomhauft's Caustic Balsam Has Imitators But No Competitors. 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California Safe Deposit and Trust Company California and Montgomery Sts., SAN FRANCISCO, California. W. HIGG-INBOTTOM Live Stock Auctioneer Office With E. Stewart & Co., 297 Valencia St., S. F. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno, Cat Write for Terms and Dates. Saturday, August 10, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 POINTERS and ENGLISH SETTERS TRAINED AND BROKEN Broken Dogs and Well Bred Puppies fcr sale. Address E. VALENCIA, 212 North Brown St., Napa, 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 Mateo. LTNWOOD W. MARES FOB SALE. Two handsome young mares bv Lvn- wood W„ dam by Shadeland W.; next dam by Hamlet. Full sisters, one four and one five years old. Good size and weigh nearly 1100 pounds each. Well broken, both single and double. The five-year-old is a bay with star and snip in the face, while the four-year-old is a dark sorrel with silver mane and tail, white stockings behind and strip In face. For price and further particu- lars, audress B. L. MURFHY. Sebasta- pol, Cal. FOB SALE CHEAP. Gray mare, six years old, by James Madison; first dam Bessie Eell by St. Bel ; second dam Belle B. by Belmont (son of Lexington); third dam Infallible by Lightning. See Bruce's American Stud Book. A very fast mare, can show now a half in 1:04 and a quarter very close to 30 seconds, trotting. Is not keyed up to a fast mile, but can con- vince any one she is a 2:10 trotter. Also a bay gelding, five years old, by James Madison; first dam by Albert W.; second dam by Algona; third dam Mabel by The Moor; fourth dam Minnehaha. This horse has had very little work, but can show a half in 1:06 and is one of the best prospects in this country. Can be seen at work at Agricultural Park, tjOS Angeles, in charge of Walter Ma- "*en, or address Jk. J. ROSE, Jr., Osiiard, CaL GOOD STALLION FOB SALE. Young Monterey 2 :21. pacing. Can show two minute speed when in condi- tion. Is sound, bay in color, sure foal getter, eight years old. Is sire of Bay Monty, three-year-old record 2:23 on half-mile track. All his colts show speed and are good size. Young Mon- terey is by Monterey 2:09I4. first dam by Waldstein, second dam by Grand Moor, third dam by Norfolk. For price apply to S. COMISTO, Ferndale, Cal. FOB SALE. The Handsome Standard. Bay Gelding:, Honduras. Nine years old, by Prince Nutwood 2:11^, dam by Strathway. Stands 16% hands and weighs about 1225 pounds. Has worked miles in 2 :24, quarters in 33 seconds with six weeks' training. He has never been trained since, but was used on the roads at Palo Alto. He is good gaited, wears no boots, does not pull a pound, absolutely sound, afraid of nothing, a lady can drive him with per- fect safety. W. H. Williams had him in training and says that he looks like a 2:10 trotter. He is a remarkably good individual in every respect and a high class roadster and matinee horse. Will also sell a good Studebaker buggy and a McKerron harness. The above will be sold on account of the owner leaving for Europe. Horse can be seen at Hans Frellson's Stables, Twenty-fourth Avenue, near the Casino. For further particulars address this office. COLTS AND BROODMARES FOR SALE. Miss Horgan, winner of the Horgan Futurity Stake for yearlings last year, by Sidmoor 2:17%, out of a producing dam. Yearlings, two and three-year-olds by Sidmoor out of producing dams, and broodmares that are producers and stinted to Sidmoor 2:17%. These mares are by Alcona, Dexter Prince and other good sires. These horses can be seen at the Concord race track For further information address JOHN OTT or ED. WALKER, Concord, Cal. FOB SALE— SEAECHME 2:21. By Searchlight 2:03^4, dam Wanda 2:14 by Eros. A handsome seal brown gelding, six years old, 16.1 hands high, weight 1200 lbs. Good-gaited trotter, has been a mile at Pleasanton this spring in 2:16, with the last half in 1:05. Will make a high-class roadster or matinee horse. Gentle disposition and good headed and afraid of nothing on the road. Is absolutely sound, without a blemish. For full particulars address H. OLSEN, 814 B St., Haywards, CaL IMPORTED HACKNEY STALLIONS At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER, West Orange, N. J CAPITAL $3,000,000 • SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit is- sued, available in all the large cities of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the fire of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in Are and burglar proof steel vaults. AUCTION SALE AT CHASE'S PAVILION Monday Evening, Aug. 12, '07 SEVENTY HEAD OF OAKWOOD PARK STOCK FARM Standard Bred Horses, three, four and five years old, Stallions, Gelding's and Fillies, by Charles Derby 2:20, Steinway 2:25%, Owyhee 2:11, Searchlight 2:03%, and Stain E. 2:11%, out of the best producing1 mares on the farm. Here are speed prospects that can show. They are bred in the purple and will be given light work right up to the sale. The good brood mares also go at this sale, and several fancy carriage pairs and single drivers, suitable for pleasure and business, by a Cleveland Bay Stallion, out of standard mares. These horses will be at our stables August 8th. We invite you to look them over before the sale. Cata- logues mailed on application. FOB SALE AT FLEAS ANT ON. Five-year-old pacing- Stallion. Can step a mile in 2:13 or better, and a quarter in 30 seconds. Sired by Chas. Derby, first dam Mon- ico by McKinney, second dam by Direc- tor, third dam by Hawthorne, fourth dam by Black Hawk. This horse is sound, gentle, and can be seen any time this month at J. R. Albertson's stable at the Pleasanton race track. A. G. SHIPPEE, 247 W. Fremont St., Stock- ton, Cal. JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. WANTED. A Handsome, Stylish Carriage Horse. Any color but grey. Must be 15.3 hands high. Good action. Free driver. Well broken; to be driven double or single. Address, JOHN WEBSTER, Care Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco NEW SULKY FOR SALE A brand new McMurray Sulkey — best grade — never been nncrated. Call or address F. W. EELLET, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco FOR SALE Matinee Wagon, $100 COST $250 — GOOD AS NEW. 1126 Park Ave., Park Street Station, Alameda, Cal. CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — in — HALFTONES AND LINE ENGRAVING Artistic Designing-. 141 Valencia St. San Francisco ABSo RBINE FRED H. CHASE & CO., Auctioneers, 478 Valencia Street, near Sixteenth, San Francisco, Cal. Cores Strained Puffy Ankle*. Lymphangitis, Bruises and Swellings, Lameness and Allays Pain Quickly without Blistering, removing the hair, or laying the horse up. Pleasant to use. 82 M per bottle, delivered with full directions. Book 5-C, free. ABSORBINE, JR., for man- kind, ?1.00 Bottle. Cures Strains, Gout, Varicose Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele, Prostatitis, kills pain. W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield, Mass. For Sale by — Langley & 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. THE HORSEMAN'S HANDBOOK contents: CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF STALIIONS-The Stall— Pad- dock —Food— Diseases— Exercise— Grooming —Serving Mares— Amount of Service. CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF BROOD MARES-Gettlng mares in foal— Care during Pregnancy— Abortion- Foaling— Time When Mare is Due— In Season Again— Weaning Colt— Period of Gestation Table. BREAKING AND DEVELOPINO OF C0LTI— Care of Colt-Ed- ucating— Feeding— Care of Growing Feet- Breaking to Drive— Developing, Shoeing and Booting. MANAGEMENT OF CAMPAIGN1RS— How to Keep the Race Horse in Condition and Keyed Up for a Eace. CARE OF THE FEET— Booting and Shoeing— Bonner's and Berry's Views. IAREOFTHE HOME IN SICKHESS-Some Brief, Simple Rules and Remedies. GAITING AHD BALANCINB-Correction of Faulty Gaits etc. < ANIMAL TAMING AND TRAINING— Methods Employed by Gentry in Overcoming Wild Instincts of the Horse and Teaching Him to Learn. STATISTICS— Championship Records of every class —Leading Sires of 2:30 speed— Time of Fastest Miles by Quarters— List of High Priced Horses —List of Horse Associations and Registers- List of Horse Journals— List of Books on the _Horse— Table of all stake winners. Conditions *and Dates of Payments on all Futurities, etc. AMERICAN TROTTING RULES— The Complete Rules gov- erning Harness Racing with Index, Officially Signed by Secretary W. H. Knight, also the betting rules. USEFUL INFORMATION— Rules for Admission to Stan- dard Registers. Rules for Laying out Tracks— —Treatment of Horse's Teeth— How to Groom a Horse— About Clipping Horses— Where to Buy Specialties for Horsemen, etc. «_ -^ 5 Paper Cover 50c PR I C E \ Leatherette Cover $1 ADDRESS .£THE-H0/? 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NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. WM. F. EGAN, M. R. C. V. S. YETEEINAEY SUSGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner Webster and Chestnut Streets, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. John ^Barduhn, formerly of the Thurlow Block John Kavanagh, formerly of the Palace Hotel Kavanagh & Barduhn Merchant Tailors 1124 Golden Gate Avenue, Between Buchanan and Webster Sts., San Francisco, CaL Secure Rooms In Advance at the New Alamo 529 Fourth. St., or the Phoenix BREEDER & SPORTfUAN. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Fourth St., bet. A and B Sts., Santa Rosa For the F. C. T. H. B. A. Race Meeting" Newly Furnished and Pirst-Class. Rooms Single or En Suite; with or with- out Baths; Hot and Cold Running Water in Every Room. Make your res- ervation in time. MRS. DORA GRISSIM, Santa Rosa, Cal. Agents and Correspondents wanted In every town on the Pacific Coast for the Breeder and Sportsman. IlieylicKIt As tlicy want it. COMPRESSED' PURE-SALT BRICKS •n PATENT FEEDERS. sJ6e sane, economical, handy %. way of salting animals. AsK Dealers. Write us for Booh. B£LMONIME5UPPLY(0. PATENTEES-MANUFACTURERS- BROOKJ.YN.N.Y THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 10, 1907. s c £ £ £ £ - £ £ £ GRAND AMERICAN HONORS 4 i i i 4 * * £ i 4 * 4 « 4 £ £ AT CHICAGO, TUBE IS to 21, 1307 First Professional and tie for first place in the Grand American Handicap, by Miles J. Maryott, 96 ex 100. Second Amateur (tie) in Grand American Handicap, by T. E. Graham, 95 ex 100. Third (tie) in Grand American Handicap, H. E. Poston, 94 ex 100. First Professional Average (tie), L-. I. "Wade, 99 ex 100. First Amateur Average (tie). C. D. Linderman, 98 ex 100. Second Amateur (tie) in Preliminary Handicap, J. R. Graham and T. E. Graham, both scoring 95 ex 100. Two out of Five men on the winning Championship Team, J. E. Graham and EL M. Clark. Third (tie) in Amateur Championship, J. R. Graham, 186 ex 200. Fourth (tie) in Professional Championship, H. W. Kahler, 186 ex 200. THE ABOVE SCOEES ATTEST THE SUFEBIOB. SHOOTING QUALITIES OF PETERS FACTORY LOADED SHELLS $ 9 9 9 9 9 ? 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 The HUNTER ONE-TRIGGER WON THE GRAND AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. The contest was open to the world. Ask for our new Art Catalogue in colors.- THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Fulton, N. Y. McMurray - McMurray McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, McMurray - McMurray 531 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. ] Sales Agent for California. I WE FOOL THE SUN * * * * ♦ The ROSS McMAHON Awning and Tent Co. * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. Camping Outfits for Hunting * and Fishing Trips. * * 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. & Phone Temporary 2030. ♦ » » » ft » » » » ■!■ » ******4r******&l&l»&W^^ 1908 Arrangements Have been made so that mares to "McKINNEY" 2:1114 Will be accepted at the farm of R. L. Nash, Lexington Ky. Se'SSoTtS^joarn^.The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. The Old Reliable PARKER GUN STILL WINS At Boston, July 16-17-18, the PARKER GUN in the hands of Horace R. Bowser, of Hartwell, O., won the Eastern Handi- cap, and H. L. Snow, also shooting1 a PARKER, was second in this important event. - The PARKER GUN also won third high average for the three days in the amateur class. The high average in the professional class for the three days' shooting was won first, second and third with the PARKER GUN in the hands of Fred Gilbert, W. R. Crosby and Lester German. This is certainly a recor-1-breafrmg list of winnings. Send for catalogue. 17. 7. Salesrooms, 33 Warren St. PARKER BROS., - 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. JAMES A. GROVE (R. R. Syer, 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 for the M. and M. and C. of C. Stakes Developed. Patronage and Correspondence Solicited. LAWRENCE STOCK FARM, Lawrence, Santa Clara Co., Cal. 75 PER CENT OF ALL HORSE OWNERS AND TRAINERS. USE AND RECOMMEND Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy —SOLD BY- W. A. Sayre Sacramento, Cat R. T. Frasier Pueblo, Colo J. G. Read & Bro Ogden, Utah Jubinville & Nance Butte, Mont. A. A. Kraft Co..; Spokane, Wash. Thos. M. Henderson Seattle, Wash. C. Rodder Stockton, Cal Wm. E. Detels Pleasanton, CaL W. C. Topping San Diego, Cal- Main-Winchester- Jepsen Co Los Angeles, Cal. H. Thornwaldson Fresno, Ca.1 Jno. McKerron San Francisco, CaL Jos. McTigue San Francisco, CaL Brydon Bros Los Angeles, CaL Guaranteed nnder the Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 1219. JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison Street, Chicago TALLION OWNER If in need of anything in the line of Stallion Cards compiled and priDted, 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. Pregnators and all Specialties for Stallions. Write for samples and prices. : : : : : MAGNUS FLAWS & GO. 358 Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Saturday, August 10, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 »<»»^iiy».tiiMw>>fc>»i>w>i>i>tj:aiw^ Dupont Smokeless MAKES A CLEAN UP Every Trophy and Every Average At the Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' League Tournament, San Francisco, Cal., February 22-24, were won by shooters who used DUPONT SMOKELESS Amateur Averages — A. J. Webb, S. A. Huntley, M. 0. Feudner and C. M. Troxel Professional Averages — R. C. Reed, E. Holling and C. A. Haight. TROPHY WINNER Reed Trophy S. A. Huntley Peters Trophy CM. Troxel . Roos Trophy T. Prior Du Pont Trophy A. J. Webb .. Professional Trophy E. Holling ... SCORE .40 straight .59 out of 60 .63 out of 65 .64 out of 65 .18 out of 20 E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. PORTLAND, ORE. Established 1802 BERKELEY, CAL. and WILMINGTON, DEL. SEATTLE, WASH. awwt^Mgnm^^^xnwwwimwiqwin^wwuwimiwxwc. zmw*vMitoM*mz\?rsiw&!mim8. 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 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 with dogs and birds Inlaid in gold. Send for Art Catalog 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. 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.. 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GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS I Tem^y 1883 511 Market St., San Francisco | In the Blue Grass The great son of McKinney, "ELI McKINNEY" (Mat.) 2:17^ the season of 1908 at the farm of K. igton. when writing kindiv xhe Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. mention this journal ***** ■—*"f"~ w*i»j «, w«.^w, Will make the season of 190S at the farm of R. L. Nash, near Lexington. mreeieggea Horse tf are not curiosities by any meaus. The country is full of them. IT*1 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 ai.iuents and put another sound leg under him by the use of Wi"M Kgiove-S Qu inn's Ointment. It is time tried and reliable. When a horse Is cured with Quinn'a Ointment he BtftTS cured. Mr. E.F.Burke ofSpnngfleld.Mo., writes as follows: "I have been using Qulnn's Ointment foraeveral 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 horses to recommend your Ointment, lamnever without It." This la the general verdict by all win, giTe Qulnn's Ointment a trial For curbs, splints, spavins, wind puir.1*. ami all ljunches it is unequaled. Price SI per bottle at all druggists Or sent by mail. Send for circulars, testimonials. &c W. B. Eddy « Co., Whitehall, M. Y. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [■Saturday, August 10, 1907. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots 9 The honors of the hunting field this autumn will also go to "C. M. C. Shells and Remington Guns. Big ha>;s of game are the prizes. Be sure your shells are U. M. C. and use a Remington douhle-gun, or the modern Autoloader, which loads itself. The Remington Autoloading Rifle is "Big Enough For the Biggest Game." *'«•<«<«*'«<«* s***********^** '«*.«< «MnQ-145i' 4th St., San Francisco, Cal. [offitt & Towne, Los Angeles. icFall & Co.. Portland. Oregon. VETERINARY ADVICE FREE Dr. 8. a. Tattle, a veterinary sur- geon of long experience has writ- ten a book entitled '-Veterinary Experience" on the diseases of horeea, giving symptoms and treatment in plain terms. It is folly illustrated with diagram! showing the skeleton and circu- latory and digestive systems with (references that make them plain. Tells how to boy a horse and know whether it Is sound or not. Every horse owner should have one. It is sent to any one. TUTTLE'S ELIXIR Is the only guaranteed core for Colic, Curb, recent Shoo Bolls and Callous. It locates lameness, relieves and cores Spavins, Ring Bone, Cockle Joints. Croat© Hssl, Scratches, Catarrh, etc Send today and get the book free and information about Dr. Turtle's specifics. 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EONESTELL, EICHARDSON & CO., 473-485 Sixth St., San Francisco, CaL $15,000 in Stakes-First-class mile track Arizona Territorial Fair Phoenix, Ariz., Six Days November 11-17, '07 CONDUCTED BY THE TERRITORY OP ARIZONA Entries Close September 15th, 1907 TROTTING and PACING STAKES No. 1 — 2:29 CLASS, TROTTING. . .S1000 No. 8 — 2:25 CLASS, PACING $1000 No. 2 — 2:24 CLASS, TROTTING . . .51000 No. 9 — 2:20 CLASS, PACING $1000 No. 3 — 2:19 CLASS, TROTTING. . .S1000 No. 10 — 2:16 CLASS, PACING $1000 No. 4 — 2:14 CLASS, TROTTING. . .$1500 No. 11 — 2:12 CLASS, PACING $1000 No. 5 — 2:11 CLASS, TROTTING. . .$1000 No. 12 — 2:08 CLASS, FACING $1000 No. 6 — 2:08 CLASS, TROTTING. . .$1000 No. 13 — 2:05 CLASS, PACING $1500 No. 7 — FREE -FOB -ALL No. 14 — FREE-FOR-ALL TROTTING $1000 FACING $1000 ENTRIES CLOSE on SEPTEMBER 15th, 1907. Horses may he entered at any time "before September 15th and any record made by horses after they have been entered will be no bar, all horses not entered September 15th must he eligible upon that date. Horses entered prior to September 15th. can be declared out on September 15th by written notice to the Superintendent of Speed, and a payment of three per cent. Rules of the American Trotting Association to govern, except as otherwise provided. For entry blanks or further information, address: SHIRLEY CHRISTY, Supt of Speed, Phoenix, Arizona 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 foot healthy. That's what cures lameness. PADS NoSlipping SEE THAT CUSHION? Order through your horse-shoer Revere Rubber Co SOL Boston. ."VXACTUKE- ; San Francisco Order by 'NAME" WM. F. EGAN, M. R. C. V. S. VETERINARY* SURGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner "Webster and Chestnut Streets, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Fred Mast Successor to Zlbhell & Son TEE AVENUE STABLE. 672-680 11th Ave., one block north of Chutes. ' A nice Hue 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 sal" I SAVE 208 SHAVES 520.80 a year. Also save the razor, your face, rime and temper by using "3 in One* on the blade. keeps the blade keen and clean, by prevent- ing surface rusting which is caused by moisture from the lather. Write for free sample and special "razor saver" circular. 1 Why not know the truth r G. W. COLE COMPANY. 102 New St. New York City. 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. „o COPA/b^ CAPSULES '■^Sf^ S9 Saturday, August 17, 1907.] 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. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postoffiee. Terms— One Tear S3; Six Months $1.75: Three Months V 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. THE BANE OF HARNESS RACING is the en- trance money that must he paid by those whose horses are, through lameness or sickness, unable to start in the races in which they were entered. En- trance paid on horses that start is generally paid cheerfully, and even though no part of it is won in the race, little thought is given its loss. But when an owner has named his horse through an entire circuit and the horse goes wrong early in the sea- son, it grinds pretty hard to be compelled to pay out several hundred dollars in entrance to avoid suspension. Suspension for a large amount of un- paid entrance has driven many a man out of the horse business who might have been a credit to it had he remained in. Many schemes have been suggested to prevent large suspension lists, but in some seasons back entrance seems to pile up at each meeting until a large proportion of owners and horses are barred from racing, and associations suffer financial loss. The Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association at one time wiped out an account of over $10,000 due from horsemen of this State for unpaid entrance. The association was out of debt, and did not need the money, while many of the horsemen were unable to pay. The associa- tion therefore cancelled the entire account, much to its own credit and to the great benefit of those owing the money. This course cannot be pursued every year, but if a system could be devised whereby suspensions would be less frequent it would be much better for all concerned. Added money to stakes that will be only collected from starters seems the best way out of it. A $500 purse costs the association giving it at least $200 on an overage. Why would it not be a good plan to make a race for which $25 entrance would be charged starters and $200 added to the stake money. Eight entries would amount to $200 and $200 added would bring the value of the purse up to $400. It might be bet- ter to ask $10 entrance and charge $15 for scratching. Either way there would be no suspensions and the fewer men and horses there are suspended, the smaller will be proportion of those who at the end of the season have "soured on the game." We wish some of the California associations that in- tend giving meetings next year would give this subject some consideration, and see if a plan for entrance without accruing liability to suspension cannot be devised. If it can owners, trainers and associations will all be benefitted. P. C. T. H. B. A. AT SANTA ROSA GOOD ATTENDANCE AND EXCELLENT RACING ON OPENING DAY. A STAKE in which pacing colts will get the big end of it has often been sugested by the breeders and owners of pacing horses, but associations and journals inaugurating these events have never seemed inclined to divide the money on such a plan. The editor of this journal has often had the suggestion made to him that pacing stakes should be advocated by the harness turf press, the argument being that as pacing races provide some of the greatest races on all circuits, the lateral gaited horse should be given a chance to earn more money. Those offering guaranteed stakes have nothing against the pacer, and would be willing to offer large sums for pacing events could they be convinced they would attract sufficient entries. While "the pacer is the racer," as Trotwood says, a vast majority of breeders are trying to breed trotters. The trotting stallions standing for public service outnumber the pacing stallions about four to one, as can be seen by a perusal of the lists as published in the turf journals. We should very much like to see some organization, journal or track offer a good rich stake, in which the pacing colts would be offered the big end of it, but we fear it would not be popular enough to attract as many entries as are given stakes in which the trotting colts are given the preference. Zombro Mare Era Wins California Stake for 2:24 Class Trotters — Mona Wilkes Paces Heat in 2:0614. Oveta Wins 2:14 Trot. What is termed a record breaking crowd has never attended an opening day of the Pacific Coast Trot- ting Horse Breeders' Association's annual meeting, but there was a larger first day crowd than usual when Starter Ed R. Smith went into the judges' stand at the famous Santa Rosa Stock Farm track on Wednesday afternoon of this week and rang the bell for the horses in the first race of the associa- tion's nineteenth annual program. The grandstand was comfortably filled, while there were about a hundred occupied rigs of all descriptions in the in- field, and on the lawn around the pool-box was quite a crowd of speculators backing their choices in the two trotting and one pacing events that made up the day's card. In the judges' stand Director Robert Brown of Peta- luma and F. J. Kilpatrick and T. J. Crowley of San Francisco watched the races closely and rendered their decisions as to the order in which the horses finished in the different heats. In the timers' stand were Payne Shatter of Olema, W. H. Lumsden of Santa Rosa and Jos. Cuicello of Pleasanton. all ex- perts with the watch. President E. P. Heald and Secretary F. W. Kelley looked after the details and saw that all positions were filled. At the distance post Thos. Bonner of San Francisco officiated. The day was perfect in temperature, the sun shin- ing brightly, but there was a breeze that while pleas- ant to the occupants of the grandstand, was a little too strong for the horses to show their best form. Frank S. Turner, manager of the Santa Rosa Stock Farm, had put his best efforts on the track, and it was like a billiard table. Not a driver found fault with it, and even those who caught the flag during the day (and there were several) did not offer as an excuse that the horses did not like the footing. Guy Dillon, Frank Turner's grandly bred son of Sidney Dillon, was given a mark of 2:23% before the races began. He trotted his mile well within himself and with work will be able to lower this mark several seconds this year. His dam is By Guy by Guy Wilkes, grandani of the $10,000 mare By By by Nutwood. Before the first race, the 2:14 class trot, was called Louis Stock's mare Oveta by Caution, had the call in the pools, her race at Pleasanton entitling her to that honor, North Star, Vallejo Girl, Marvin Wilkes and Queer Knight being fancied in the order given. North Star drew the pole, with Vallejo Girl in sec- ond place and Oveta third. When they were given the word in the first heat Vallejo Girl and North Star went out in front and there was a race between them to the half, where tne mare took the lead and led the gelding until the far turn, where she broke, and Whitehead took North Star to the front. But here Mastin brought Marvin up and he outbrushed them all to the wire, North Star hanging on well, but he could not stall off the rush of the Don Marvin stallion, who won by over a length, North Star sec- ond, Oveta third, Vallejo Girl, who made another break in the stretch, fourth and Queer Knight dis- tanced- The time was 2:12%, a new record for Mar- vin Wilkes. Oveta still remained favorite for the race. In the second heat North Star took the lead at the first turn, and as those behind him indulged in more or less breaking, he maintained the lead throughout the mile, finishing it in 2:12%, a reduction of over a second in his record, and finishing in a manner that led many to think he would get first money. He was tired, however, and the heat, which was the fastest made by the trotters during the day, took a lot out of him. Vallejo Girl trotted a better heat this time and finished second, Marvin Wilkes third and Oveta, the favorite, last, owing to two breaks during ine mile. The backers of Oveta, banking on her gameness and speed, still put their money in the pool-box at even money, relying on her being steady after two miles, and they were not disappointed. When the word was given them Davey took Vallejo Girl to the front at the first turn. North Star following her closely in second position. As the horses rounded the far turn Ward had Oveta in third position about four lengths back of the leader. He held her there until well into the stretch, when with a well timed and masterly drive he brought his mare up at a high rate of speed, and holding her level passed the others at the distance flag and won the heat in 2:12%. In the fourth heat Vallejo Girl took the lead at the first turn, when Oveta made a break, and North Star, coming immediately behind her, had to be taken back. Marvin Wilkes went up to Vallejo Girl, but made a break and dropped back to last. Vallejo Girl held the lead to the stretch, but Oveta, having settled, trotted the last quarter very fast and won from Vallejo. Girl in 2:13%. Oveta was now made a prohibitive favorite and took the fifth and final heat and the race. Second money went to North Star and third to Marvin Wilkes. The California Stake of $2,000 for 2:24 class trot- ters also went the full five heats before a decision was reached. Will Durfee's horse Dredge was made favorite at $10, to $4 for Era, $4 for Berta Mac and four others in the field at $4. Dredge was clearly not in condition. He made repeated breaks during the race and in scoring, and the talent soon shifted to Berta Mac as the favorite, but were wrong again, as the Zombro mare Era, owned by William Morgan of Pasadena and splendidly driven by F. Williams, won, after Berta Mac had taken two heats. The first and second heats of this race were very much alike. Berta Mac took the lead at the start, with Era second and these two maintained these positions, Berta Mac winning both so handily that nearly every spectator conceded her the race. The first heat was in 2:14% and the time of the second was announced as 2:13%, but one of the timers and nearly all the outsiders caught it a full second faster. In the stretch, curing the second heat, Williams made a strong effort to land Era in front. She was about two lengths behind the McKinney mare at the distance pole and came with a sudden rush that was a little too late, as Helman tapped his mare and she let out an extra link, reaching the wire half a length in front. The third heat was a contest between Berta Mac and Era, and condition told. Berta Mac threw a curb about _ two months ago, and lost four weeks work, consequently she is still short and not up to a long race. She is game, however, and but for an unfortunate break in the third heat, would probably have won the stake. She and Era are very closely matchea in speed, however, and whenever one makes a break in a heat the other will win. Era took the third, fourth and fifth heats, the time dropping back from 2:12% in the third to 2:17% in the last heat. Fresno Girl, a winner in this class at Salinas, acted badly in scoring, but showed a great deal of speed, coming from the half home in 1:05 in the second heat. She took fourth money. Dredge getting third. Yosemite, a grand looking stallion, but very short of work and not up to a race of this kind, was dis- tanced in the second heat. With proper preparation he should trot as fast as the best time made in this race. Kinney Rose, a horse that has shown miles below 2:14 in his work, was in company for the first time in his life. He acted well, but the game was new to him and he should do better later on. He finished second in the last heat. The last race of the day brought out a field of seven pacers in the 2:12 class, and James Marshall's little mare Mona Wilkes by Demonio set the pace so fast that more than half the starters were distanced before the three heats were over. Queen Pomona was made favorite on her Pleasanton race, when she caught Mona Wilkes a little short and led her to the wire in 2:08%, but Mona was all right Wednes- day and made all the others dizzy the first heat in 2:06%. Mandolin caught the flag in this heat. Queen Pomona was second and Jonesa Basler third. In the second heat Mona Wilkes had plenty more of the same kind of speed to show, but it only took 2:07% to win, with the Queen again second and Jonesa Baslar distanced. The third heat was slow. 2:10%. but Queen Pomona and Friday both caught sight of the anarchistic emblem and there were but three horses to draw money, Lohengrin getting sec- ond money and Mollie Button third. First and fourth went to Mona Wilkes: Trotting, 2:14 class, purse $800 — Oveta, b m by Caution-Atlobe (Ward) 3 3 111 North Star, b g by Nutwood Wilkes (Whitehead) 2 1 3 3 3 Marvin Wilkes, br s by Don Marvin (Mastin) 1 4 4 4 2 Vallejo Girl, b m by McKinney (Davey) 4 2 2 2 4 Queer Knight, b g by Knight (F. Williams) Dis Time— 2:12%, 2:12%, 2:12%, 2:13%, 2:14%. Trotting, 2:24 class, California Stakes, $2,000 — Era, b m by Zombro-Nellie K. (F. Wil- liams) 2 2 1 1 1 Berta Mac, b m by McKinney (Hel- man) 1 1 2 3 3 Dredge, ch g bv James Madison (Dur- fee) 5 4 3 2 4 Kinnev Rose, br s by McKinney (Bige- Iow I 3 5 5 6 2 Fresno Girl, br m by Seymour Wilkes (Zibbell) 4 3 4 5 5 Ollie B., ch m by Nutwood Wilkes (Chadbourne) 6 6 6 4 6 Yosemite, ch s by Monterey (Ben Walker) 7 Dis Time— 2:14%, 2:13%, 2:12%, 2:15, 2:17%. Pacing, 2:12 class, purse $S00 — Mona Wilkes, b m by Demonio-Trix by Nutwood Wilkes ( Chadbourne) 1 1 1 Lohengrin, b g by Charleston (Ward).... 4 5 2 Mollie Button, br m by Alex. Button (Misner) 5 3 3 Queen Pomona, b m by Pomona (Delaney) 2 2 dis Friday, ch g by Monroe S. (Davey) 6 4 dis Jonesa Basler, br s by Robt. Basler (Rucker) 3 dis Mandolin, b g bv Alcone (Mosher) dis Time— 2:06%, 2:07%, 2:10%. To beat 2:30%, trotting — Guy Dillon, b s by Sidney Dillon. By Guy by Guv Wilkes (Turner) Won Time— 2:23%. THE BREEDER AND " S P O R T S M AN [Saturday, August 17, 1907. SUCCESSFUL SALE. Oakwood Park Horses Bring Good Prices at Chase's Pavilion. The largest crowd ever seen in the big pavilion of Fred H. Chase & Co., at 47S Valencia street, this city, filled every seat and crowded into the sales ring until there was scarcely room to show the horses on Monday night last. Ed R. Smith of Los Angeles made the announcements and W. Higginbot- tom acted as auctioneer, while the well known dealer, E. Stewart, who had purchased the entire consign- ment from Oakwood Park Farm, and paid a fair price for them, had the satisfaction of seeing the horses sold at figures that netted him a neat profit, and showed that his estimate of the horse market in this city is a correct one. Buyers were present from all parts of the Coast, and the bidding was lively. Some rare good bargains were picked up, and as is always the case, some of the animals brought all they were worth. While the majority of the horses offered were trotting bred, there were quite a number out of Cleveland Bay mares, and some whose breeding was unknown or doubtful. The highest priced animal of the sale was a five-year-old sister to Don Derby 2:04%, and Diablo 2:09%, being one of the family of the great broodmare Bertha. After spirited bid- ding she was sold to Ben Cbaboya for $1,200. Cha- boya was acting for Mr. Humphreys, manager of Oakwood Park Farm, and the mare was returned there. She is said to be very speedy and will be trained. The market for trotting bred horses is in good shape shape on this Coast at the present time. Fol- lowing is a summary of the sale: Three-Year-Olds. Chestnut gelding by Chas. Derby, dam Slight by Electioneer; Sam Watkins of Los Angeles, $225. Brown geldiug by Searchlight, dam Celia Derby by Chas. Derby; W. Wallace', San Francisco, $200. Slim Girl, b f by Chas. Derby, dam Chipper Sim- mons by Simmons; J. G. Taylor of Reno, Nev., $200. Bay gelding by Chas. Derby, dam Note Bene by Joe Daniels; F. J. Lewis, Oakland, $145. Brown gelding by Chas. Derby, dam Simpson, un- traced; W. Goodburn, Berkeley, $140. Larbell, ch f by Chas. Derby, dam Bella II. by Nutwood; H. H. Dunlap, Pleasanton, $275. Brown gelding by Chas. Derby, dam's breeding not given; B. O'Donnell, San Francisco, $125. Mastel, b f by Stam B., dam Electway by Stein- way; J. J. Guinasso, San Francisco, $195. Zaalam, b f by Searchlight, dam Amazon by Chas. Derby; J. Doran, Oakland, $270. Charlette, blk f by Chas. Derby, dam Coquette by Wilton; E. Cerciat, San Francisco, $335. Brown gelding by Chas. Derby, dam Pippa by Stilleco; Fred Mast, San Francisco, $210. Kitty, b f by Al Collins, dam Maud; J. R. Higby, Hollister, $150. Miss Hilton, b f by Chas. Derby, dam Cleveland Bay mare; Rooker & Wilson, San Francisco, $160. Lady J., b f by Chas. Derby, dam Cleveland Bay mare; Rooker & Wilson, San Francisco, $160. Lightal, br f by Searchlight, dam Alsilke by Chas. Derby, J. G. Taylor, Reno, Nev., $90. Brown gelding by Chas. Derby, dam May by Anteeo; C. W. Rice, San Francisco, $130. Bay gelding by Chas. Derby, dam Nannie Smith by Red Wilkes; Frank Kilpatrick, San Francisco, $190. Chestnut gelding by son of G. W. Archer, dam by Steinway; A. Schofield, San Francisco, $185. Brown gelding by Searchlight, dam Addie Derby by Chas. Derby; P. J. Traynor, San Francisco, $175. Brown gelding by Chas. Derby, dam Black Belle by Nephew; C. A. Widemann, Gonzales, $125. Carrie's Last, gr f by Stam B., dam Carrie Stoner by Steinway; W. Spinney, $205. - Bay gelding by Searchlight, dam Ally Sloper by Elictor; C. Gabrilsen, Oakland, $210. Bay gelding by Chas. Derby, dam Essie Farley by Mountain Boy; A. Schofield, $295. Black gelding by Chas. Derby, dam Algerdetta by Allandorf; H. Rohner, Eureka, $330. Queen Maybe, br f by Chas. Derby, dam Cleve- land Bay mare; W. Dugan, $125.. Sadie, b f by Al Collins, dam Saily; F. X. Latu- lipe, $175. Brown gelding by Chas. Derby, dam Clara by Buc- caneer; F. Kilpatrick, $175. Gadabout, ch f by Chas. Derby, dam Susie Mam- brino by Mambrino Boy; Koford Bros., Oakland, $190. Bira, b f by Stam B., dam Eira by El Benton; A. A. Mahan, $240. Bay gelding by Chas. Derby, dam Caroline; C. Nonnerman, $155. Hiawatha, b f by Stam B., dam Haunani by Chas. Derby; A. Jose, $200. Brown gelding by Chas. Derby, dam Tone by Ferguson; E. Mazal, Sacramento, $120. Clariet, b f by Chas. Derby, dam Cleveland Bay mare; Sam Price, $140. Four, Five and Six-Year-Olds. Chestnut colt (4) by Owyhee, dam Proserpina by Diablo; C. Harris, Santa Barbara, $300. Raphsode, b m (5) by Chas. Derby, dam Tone by Ferguson; J. G. Taylor, Reno, Nev., $400. Bowy, b m (5) by Chas. Derby, dam Bertha by Alcantara; Ben Chaboya, $1,200. Aiide- , b m (6) by Chas. Derby, dam Addie Ash ! ' napolis; W. Nolan, San Francisco, $395. Broodmares and Roadsters. Susie Mambrino, br m, foaled 1S92, by Mambrino Boy, dam by Simmons; J. Schussler, $95. Nakoora, b m, foaled 1S95, by Chas. Derby, dam by Simmons; J. G. Taylor, Reno, Nev., $135. Lydia Bright, b m, foaled 1SS5, by Triumver, dam by John Bright; A. Jacobs, $70. Babe Marion 2:17%, b m, foaled 1892, by Stein- way, dam Ida Wood by Simmons; Von Soostan Bros., $225. Lucy E., blk m, foaled 18S5, by Black Walnut, dam by Enfield; A. Jacobs. $70. Vinca, b m, foaled 1892, by Steinway, dam Lydia Bright; E. Richford, $160. May, b m, foaled 1885, by Anteeo, dam by Capt. Webster; E. Levin, $65. Essie Farley, b m, foaled 1891, by Mountain Boy, dam Madonna by Cassius M. Clay Jr.; J. G. Taylor. $110. Catherine, b m, foaled 1900, by Duke, Cleveland Bay; J. .uoherty, $225. Lily, ch m, thoroughbred by Major Ban; W. Fry, $50. Eira. b m, foaled 1897, by El Benton, dam Neva by Steinway; J. G. Taylor, $225. Miss Gaiety, b m, foaled 1898, by Rohab, dam Etna G. by Guy Wilkes; J. G. Taylor, $100. Simpson, b m, breeding not known; M. S. Cong- don, $115. Bella Direct, b m, foaled 1901, by Direct, dam Bella II. by Nutwood; J. G. Taylor, $400. Lady H., b m; J. G. Frawley. $90. Mountain Girl, b m. foaled 1899, by Duke, Cleve- land Bay; A. Jose, $105. Pete Chalmers, br s, foaled 1902, by Gossiper 2:14%, dam Maple Leaf by Adrian; C. Harris, Santa Barbara, $350. Brown mare and gelding, team, (5); Dr. Corcoran, Presidio, $320. Pharo, b g (7); R. Julian, $240. Brown gelding (5); Dr. Corcoran, $150. Pair geldings (5); N. Meek. Healdsburg. $425. Gray gelding (5); J. Kirk, Oakland, $175. Pair mares 6-9); J. Cain, $325. RACE MEETING AT HOLLISTER. The race meeting at Hollister will be held October 8th to 12th inclusive. For the five days the follow- ing is the race program: 1. Mixed, trotters or pacers, for horses owned and used as driving horses in San Benito county Septem- ber 1, 1907. Horses must be without records, and must positively be driven by owners. Purse $100. 2. Trotting, 2:24 class, for horses eligible Septem- ber 1, 1907. Purse $200. 3. Pacing, 2:30 class, for horses eligible Septem- ber 1, 1907. Purse $200. 4. Trotting, 2:16 class, for horses eligible Sep- tember 1, 1907. Purse $200. 5. Pacing, 2:15 class, for horses eligible Septem- ber 1, 1907. Purse $200. 6. Free-for-all trotting, purse $300. 7. Free-for-all pacing, purse $300. 8. Buggy horses, mixed, for horses owned in San Benito county September 1, 1907. For horses that have never beaten 2:20. Must be driven by owners. Purse $100. Three or more running races each day, all dis- tances, all conditions. Special saddle-horse races every day. Grand wind-up novelty race for saddle-horses, mile and a quarter; money at every quarter. Sweepstakes for saddle-horses owned in San Be- nito county September 1, 1907. Quarter of a mile and repeat for an elegant vaquero saddle. Fine buggy harness for the horse that can be driven nearest to 4 minutes. Entries close September 8, 1907. Entrance, 5 per cent of purse, 5 per cent additional from winners. Four moneys. All harness races to rules of National Trotting As- sociation. No entry received without being accom- panied by money. Running, to rules State Agricultural Society. TO RACE AT VALLEJO. The San Francisco Driving Club has secured the mile track at Vallejo for races to be held on Monday, September 2d, which is Labor Day, and Monday, Sep- tember 9th, Admission Day. As both are legal holi- days the club members will all be able to attend, and a large crowd of Vallejo people will also be attracted. A committee consisting of M. M. Don- nelly, Tom Corcoran, George Giannini, Jos. McTigue and Luke Marisch are now at work on programs for the two days. Entries closed on Thursday night of this week, and the horses will be classified two days before each meeting. Luke Marisch, owner of Little Dick, and Chas. Le- cari, owner of Charley J., have put up forfeit for a match race on the opening day, and as their horses are closely matched in speed, a hot race is certain. The San Francisco Driying Club is one of the most enterprising clubs in California, and while it is not strictly an amateur organization, inasmuch as the races are generally for purses, it has held many good meetings and excellent racing. Thee is great rivalry amongst the members, and while it is of a friendly nature, the contests are very keen. CALIFORNIA MARE SOLD FOR $10,000. The engraving on our title page this week is from a photograph of the mare Perfection, taken at Pleas- anton last May, a few days before she was shipped East by Chas. De Ryder. Mr. De Ryder knew then that she was a very high class mare, and with that good business sense that has made him successful, considered she was too valuable a mare for a poor man to keep, provided he could sell her for a good price. He thought she would be worth $10,000 to some one, and stated that when he could get that figure for her he would let her go. Volunteer, of lue Horse Review, in his "Seen and Heard at Cleve- land" relates the story of her sale as follows: "During the early Grand Circuit meetings the work- outs are only second in interest, to the 'Circuiters,' to the racing itself. Those at Cleveland were in several instances sensational, and one was exceptionally so. "On Tuesday morning Charley De Ryder brought out his green trotting mare Perfection, and, after several slow miles, set her down for a sizzling one. With a runner to prompt er she went to the quar- ter in 32 seconds, to the half in 1:04, to the three- quarters in 1:35 and finished in 2:06 2-5. This was the time caught by the writer, who stood directly under the wire, also that of Mr. W. B. Dickerman, the owner of. Bellini 2:13%, who stood beside him, while 'Doc' Tanner's watch showed 2:06%. Probably a score of timers were held on the mile and none caught it slower than 2:06%, De Ryder's own stopped at 2:06%. "Within a few moments later the mare had become the property of Mr. George H. Estabrook of Den- ver. Previous to the mile he had been given an option on her for $10,000 by De Ryder, and he imme- diately tendered the latter a check for that sum. There is no doubt whatever that it cost De Ryder at least $5,000 to keep his word. The mile created a perfect furore all about the track, and several horsemen, including M. E. McHenry, Walter Cox and others endeavored to buy her. James Farley of Plattsburg, N. Y., later offered $14,000 for her, but was informed by Mr. Estabrook that she was not for sale at any price. To show what she had left after her great mile, Perfection was brought out a half hour later, and, with Ed Hall, the Estabrook trainer up behind her, she finished the last quarter of a slow mile in 29% seconds. "Previous to this trial Perfection had never been but one mile in 2:10 or better. At Libertyville, two weeks before, she had shown 2:09%. Mr. Estabrook intends to pursue the policy of De Ryder with her. . She will be carried along by Hall the rest of the season and conservatively trained, and will not be started until next year, when she will be a candidate for the M. and M. and all the other great stakes. "It is conceded by all who have seen her that Per- fection is one of the greatest trotters ever foaled. She has never made a break in her life, and no other trotter, so far as is known, has ever shown so fast a mile with so little training. Her action is remark- able, and her stroke in front is pronounced by critics of gait to be nearer that of Lou Dillon than any other trotter's yet seen." MATINEE RACING AT SANTA ANA. Nearly a thousand people turned out to see the first matinee racing given under the auspices of the Orange County Driving Club at the Santa Ana track on Wednesday afternoon, August 7th. Seven races were pulled off and there were several close and exciting finishes. This was especially true of the 2:20 class mixed race. Only the judges could sepa- rate Rancho del Paso and Little Billy in one heat, the first being declared the winner by a hand breadth. The summaries: The 2:50 pace — Flash, owned by Frank Thomas, won in 2:44 and 2:56. In the second heat Henry Belt's Maggie was first in 2:40. The 2:35 pace — Ora Bell, W. T. Hammer, won in 2:22%, 2:21. Mixed — Rancho Del Paso, L. J. Christopher, won in 2:19, 2:21%. Pisner's Little Billy got a first in 2:21%. Orange Road race — Pelee, R. A. Tucker, won in 2:46 and 2:45. E. T. Parker's Owen second. The 2:25 trot — Lucy M., Wm. Manskie, won in 2:24, 2:25. The 2:30 trot — Tom McKenney, Peter Beaty, won in 2:42. The 2:35 trot— Eli O., R. Fuller, won in 2:31, 2:25. FARMERS' INSTITUTES. Farmers' institutes will be conducted at Pacific Grove on August 20th and 21st, and at Capitola on the 23d and 24th. Professor W. T. Clarke, su- perintendent of University Extension in Agriculture; Professor F. T. Bioletti, Viticulturist of the Experi- ment Station at Berkeley; Dr. C. M. Haring of the Veterinary Department, and Mr. C. Westergaard, Expert in Farm Mechanics, will be in attendance. Mr. W. H. Volck, a former student of the Univer- sity of California, and now Entomologist for Mon- terey and Santa Cruz counties, will co-operate with the staff from Berkeley. Far reaching results are looked for, inasmuch as the attendance will be made up largely of visitors gathered temporarily at these sea-side resorts. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Saturday, August 17, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN END OF BUFFALO MEETING. SONOMA GIRL AT BUFFALO. MONTEREY FAIR PREMIUMS. Charley Belden Gets Second Money in Race Won by Lillian R. Buffalo, August 8. — Ed Geers won two races and got third money in another race at Kenilworth Park this afternoon. The feature of the day's card was the 2:05 pace, valued at $1,000. Blacklock did not start and Ardelle, driven by the veteran, went to the wire a hot favorite. She rewarded her owners by winning in straight heats. The best time was made in the last heat, when Cox, driving Nervola, forced Ardelle to pace a mile in 2:05%. Wilkes Heart won the 2:12 trot, taking the race in straight heats, while Berico, the favorite, got sec- ond money. Byron Kay, driven by Geers, won the 2: IS pace rather easily, although Geers had to stall off Judge Wilson. Byron Kay stepped the last mile in 2:08%. Major Delmar 2:01%, the fastest trotter in train- ing, will start at the Grand Circuit meeting at Pough- keepsie next week. He is to go an exhibition mile against time. The horse worked a mile a few days ago in 2:04%, which is faster than any trotter has shown this sea- son. William Bradley, who owns him, will start his bay trotter '-eurge G. 2:0o% in the 2:06 race on Monday. Summaries: Pacing, 2:05 class, purse $1,000 — Ardelle, br m by J. H. L.-Lady Yisser (Geers) 1 1 1 Nervola, h h by Colbert-Nellie D. (Cox) 4 2 2 Cascade, br g (Davis) 2 4 4 Hal C, ch g (Shank) 3 3 3 Eudora, Custer and Texas Rooker started. Time— 2:07%, 2:05%, 2:05%. Trotting, 2:12 class, purse $1,000 — Wilkes Heart, b g by Great Heart-Badly (Estelle) 1 1 1 Berico, hr g by Palatka-Myra (E. Smith) 2 2 3 Tempus Fugit, ch g (Geers) 3 3 2 Macdougall, ch g (Laselle) 6 4 5 Paul Kruger, Billy B., The Pacelot, Fedora's Athol, Mary Earl, Princine and India started. Time— 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:09%. Pacing, 2:18 class, purse $1,000 — Byron Kay, by Graystone-Mambrino (Geers) 111 Arrow, b g by Argot Wilkes (Cox) 6 2 3 Queen Walnut, b m (Taylor) 2 4 6 Judge Wilson, b g (Spencer) 4 6 2 Black Dart, Idol Star, Moise L., Clementine and John Elder started. Time— 2:10%, 2:09%, 2:08%. Buffalo, August 9. — The Grand Circuit meeting closed this afternoon with hotly contested races. Big fields faced the starter in two events and it took four heats to decide the winners. In the 2:09 trot Charley Belden was second to the fast mare Lillian R. 2:06%, the only other contestant being Col. Pat- rick, who was distanced the second heat, which was trotted in 2:08. Lotta (formerly Lady Thistle) won the first heat of the 2:15 trot. She was beaten by Margaret O. in a hot drive down the stretch in the second heat, but took the next two. In scoring for the second heat in this race George Ahrens, driven by Geers, broke a small bone in the foreleg and was withdrawn. Summaries: Trotting, 2:09 class, purse $1,000 — Lillian R., b m by J. R.-Letitia (McDevitt) ..111 Charley Belden, br g by Lynwood W. (De- Ryder) 3 2 2 Colonel Patrick, b s (Payne) 2 d Time— 2:14%, 2:08, 2:11. Pacing, 2:03 class, purse $1,000 — Tommy H., b g by Delmarch-Red Queen (Nuckols) 6 1 4 1 Grand Elder, h g by Box Elder (Hen- drick) , 5 5 1 2 Miss Jones, blk m (Valentine) 1 3 7 5 Miss Abdel, b m (Starr) 2 3 2 3 Village Boy, Red Jacket, Miss Winifred, Nellie and Foeman started. Time— 2:09%, 2:07%, 2:08%, 2:08. Trotting, 2:15 class, purse $1,000 — Lotta, blk m by Guy Thistle (McHenry) ..1211 Margaret O., b m by Onward (Davis) .... 9 1 8 2 Thornfield, b h (Benyon) 2 4 2 3 Marecheal, b h (Cox) 7 5 3 4 Henry S., Tokio, Irene's Flower, Dossie Villiers, Magic Chimes, Silver and George Ahrens started. Time— 2:09%, 2:08%, 2:11, 2:09%. o STOCK BREEDING FARM AT PALO ALTO. A report comes from Palo Alto that the famous trotting horse breeding farm established by the late Senator Stanford, and which has been put to little use since all the trotting bred stock was disposed of, is now to be devoted to the breeding of draft horses, cattle and sheep. It is said that the raising of farm stock will be gone into extensively and that an em- ploye of the estate has been in the East for some time selecting the animals for the purpose. The estate still owns the magnificent large trotting bred stallion McKena, that is by the great McKinney 2:11%, from the fast trotting mare Helena 2:11% by Electioneer, and has been standing him for public service for the past few years. The money in the $10,000 stake for 2:10 trotters at Buffalo is tied up, a protest having been filed against the decision of the judges in allowing Sonoma Girl to start in the fourth heat. Mr. Springer and his mare had a lot of trouble in the race. In scor- ing for the first heat Starter Newton seemed to have no control over the drivers, according to a Buffalo paper, and the horses scored until everybody got tired. When they finally got the word, Sonoma Girl was not going square and made a break going round the first turn, something she had never done before when at speed. Mr. Springer took her back to a standstill, and when she squared away was at least an eighth of a mile behind all the others. The mare trotted the middle half in 1:02 from this standing start and finished well inside the flag, the heat going to the chestnut gelding Watson in 2:09%. The next heat the word was given at the first score. Sonoma Girl was in third position by the time the first turn was reached, and on entering the back stretch went by the leaders as if they were tied and reached the half-mile pole in 1:00%. Here Mr. Springer pulled her up and she was down to an ordinary jog at the finish in 2:07%, with Mr. Springer looking back and seeing that all were inside the flag. In the third heat, just as she was rounding the first turn, Sonoma Girl made a break. Springer started to take her back, and Chas. De Ryder, who was directly behind him with Athasham, having been second the previous heat, struck Springer's sulky with his own and threw him out. The mare made a few plunges and then ran on around the track, but was caught at the head of the stretch and was unhurt. Springer jumped to his feet and waved his hand to his wife and daughter who were sitting in the grandstand to show he was unhurt, and went after his mare. The judges considered the accident an unavoidable one and permitted Sonoma Girl to start again. She won the fourth and final heat as she pleased in 2:10%, after going to the half in 1:02% and jogging the rest of the way. The protest filed against the decision of the judges in the race is based on the claim that the mare broke and swerved into the fence before De Ryder's sulky wheel struck Springer's vehicle, and the protestants say Sonoma Girl had lost all chances of winning the heat before De Ryder's horse collided with her. In nearly all such cases, however, the Board of Appeals have generally held that the judges are in the best posi- tion to know whether the accident is unavoidable or not, and consequently are better able to decide the case than members of the Board. If the protestants follow up their case the money will be tied up until December, at least. Mr. Springer gives as the rea- son for Sonoma Girl's unsteadiness in this race the fact that she was short of work. He has not been giving her much work between races since she started on the Circuit, but says from this on she shall have plenty of it. If the breaks she made at Buffalo were the result of her being short, she must certainly be a glutton for work, as the number of fast heats she has gone in her races thus far should be enough to take the wire-edge off most any horse. Mr. Springer says it is not true that his sulky collided with the fence before De Ryder ran into him, and that Mr. De Ryder will make affidavit to it. Springer is confident the Board of Appeals and Board of Review will both sustain the ruling of the judges in permitting him to start his mare in the heat following the accident, and a majority of horsemen believe with Mr. Springer. Many Eastern horsemen are predicting that High- ball will be in condition to defeat Sonoma Girl when they reach Readville, as they believe Highball can beat any trotter that breaks or makes any mistakes. Perhaps he can, but he is just as apt to make mis- takes as she. and as his feet and legs are not perfect by any means, he may get off on the wrong foot at any time. Sonoma Girl is liable to be beaten, of course, but we think she outclasses Highball just a little. Outside of Mr. Springer himself the one man who can say "I told you so" when discussing Sonoma Girl and prove it by the records is C. C. Crippen, who now has charge of Budd Doble's great horse Kinney Lou 2:07% at Indianapolis. In June, 1904, Mr. Crip- pen wrote an article for the Breeder and Sports- man, which was printed in its columns, in which he gave his opinion of Sonoma Girl, and predicted many things about her which have since come true. Mr. Crippen wrote just what he thought about the mare and we are sorry our files for that year are not accessible at present so that we might reprint the article. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. Athasham must have been a pretty good horse in the second heat of this race, which Sonoma Girl won in 2:07%, as he was second, with five others behind him, and all inside the distance. He is said to have trotted this heat in 2:08%. He was sixth the first heat in 2:09% and fifth the third heat in 2:13%. In the fourth and last heat he finished third. A strange thing is that Athasham, Emboy and Lady Resolute stood exactly the same in the final summary and divided fourth money, giving each less than his entrance money back. Athasham was 6-2-5-3, Emboy 2-5-3-6, and Lady Resolute 3-6-2-5. The award of premiums for horses shown at the Monterey Agricultural Association's fair at Salinas last month was as follows: Standard Trotters. Best stallion two years old and over, W. Parson's Albert Mack by McKinney 2:11%. Best stallion one year old, J. B. Iverson's Corona by Coronado 2:09%. Best mare three years old and over, C. A. Storm's Lady S. Best mare two years old, C. A. Storm's Jessie. Best suckling colt, J. B. Iverson's Ivoneer's colt by Nutwood Wilkes. Best mare four years old and over with colt, J. B. Iverson's Ivoneer and colt by Nutwood Wilkes. Best gelding, J. B. Iverson's North Star 2:13%. Horses for all Purposes. Best stallion three years old and over, Salinas Valley Coach Horse Company's Centurion. Draft Horses, Standard Bred. Best stallion three years old and over, J. J. Mc- Grury's Xenophon. Best stallion, with five of his colts, J. H. Freese's Stephen and five colts. Best stallion one year old, Alex Bordges' Kid. Best suckling colt, J. B. Iverson's Susie's colt. Best mare three years old and over, J. J. Heb- bron's Dollie. Graded Draft. Best mare one year old, J. J. McGrury's Fannie. Carriage Horses. Best span of carriage horses owned and used by one man, J B. Stirling's Rob Roy and Betsy Baker. Best buggy horse, Henry Storm's Star. Best saddle horse, C. T. Hewitt's Prince Arthur. Sweepstakes. Best stallion, with four of his colts, J. J. Mc- Grury's Xenophon and four colts colts. Best mare, with four of her colts, C. A. Storm's Maggie May and four colts. Best stallion. of any breed or age, Salinas Valley Coach Horse Company's Centurion. Second best stallion of any breed or age, Robert Garside's Jimmie S. Best mare of any breed or age, J. B. Iverson's Thelma. Second best mare of any breed or age, C. A. Storm's Lady S. Best gelding of any breed or age, J. J. McGrury's Cap. Best colt of any breed foaled in 1907, J. B. Iver- son's Ivoneer's colt. The Sweepstakes Comittee recommended that a special premium be given to Paul Bianchi's imported French Percheron draft stallion Caesar, a misunder- standing occurring touching the matter of his en- trance. Also, because of creditable showing the committee recommended that special premiums be awarded (1) to C. Whitehead's Delphi, and (2) to Robert Gar- side's Jimmie S. SHORTHORNS AND BERKSHIRES AT AUCTION. The auction sale of Judge Carroll Cook's Short- horn cattle and Berkshire swine at the California State Fair, September 14th, promises to be the stock event of the year. Forty high class bulls, cows, heifers and calves, as well as twenty head of registered Berkshire swine (boars, sows and gilts) will be sold at public auc- tion. This will be the greatest offering that the breeders and farmers of the Pacific Coast have ever had the privilege of attending. A grand lot of young bulls and heifers! Among those offered will be the get of Ramsden Lad 203772, King Spicy 129279, Non Pariel King 192871, Noble Knight 188106, Royal Scott 197639, Nominee 131262, Color Bearer 127045 and Blythe Victor 140609. Those who attend this sale can find stock to suit all tastes, both in Shorthorns and Berkshires. Those who cannot attend the 'sale may write to the Secre- tary of the State Agricultural Society, who will see that their commissions are placed in the hands of responsible breeders, who will represent and hid for them. This is the first annual sale to be held at the Cali- fornia State Fair, and is designed to create an annual market for breeders and farmers. All such should endeavor to make it a success. There has been no culling for this sale; prize win- ners will be sold as well as many tried breeding animals. The pacing mare Alice Pointer, who won at Cleve- land so impressively, and again at Buffalo in the $10,000 Dominion of Canada Stake, was bred at Two Minute Stock Farm, Cleveland, and is a well- bred mare, who should wind up the season with a faster record than she now has. She was sired by Star Pointer 1:59%, out of Alice M., dam of Red Seal 2:10, Ballerton 2:17% and Allawood 2:17%, by Mark Field 10177; second dam Bay Dell (dam of Veritas 2:16% and Vindex 2:29%) by Advance 9981. Mark Field was a son of George Wilkes, out of McDonald's Mambrino, a son of Mambrino Chief. Advance was by Volunteer, out of a mare by Hector, grandam by Alexander W. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 17, 1907. I NOTES AND NEWS | DATES CLAIMED. California Circuit. Breeders' Association (Santa Rosa) . . . .August 14-17 Petaluma August 26-31 Woodland September 2-7 State Fair (Sacramento) September 9-14 Fresno September 16-21 Hanford September 23-28 Tulare September 30-October 5 Bakersfield October 7-12 Santa Maria October 22-26 North Pacific Circuit. Everett, Washington September 2-7 Centralia, Washington September 9-14 Salem, Oregon (State Fair) September 16-21 North Yakima, Wash. (State Fair) . .September 23-28 Spokane, Wash. (Inter-State Fair) Sept. 23-Oct. 5 Lewiston, Idaho October 7-12 Walla Walla, Wash October 14-19 Boise, Idaho October 21-26 Grand Circuit Dates. Readville August 19-23 Providence August 26-30 Hartford September 2-6 Syracuse September 9-13 Columbus September 16-27 And still they come. Mona Wilkes 2:06%, pacing. She is bv Demonio 2:11%, own brother to Diablo 2:09%. Her dam, Trix, is bred like John A. McKerron 2:04%, as she is by Nutwood Wilkes out of a Director mare. Trix is also the dam of Aerolite 2:14%, by Search- light, for which $7,500 has been offered, and has a weanling by Star Pointer, for which $1,000 has been refused. The mare and all her produce belong to James W. Marshall of Dixon. The Santa Rosa track is in perfect condition. Frank Turner has done himself proud in its preparation for the races. Visitors to Santa Rosa are surprised at the prog- ress made in rebuilding the town. In a year it will be the best built town of its size on the Coast. Five new 2:10 pacers since the California Circuit opened, and all bred in this State. The first day at Santa Rosa furnished three new 2:15 trotters. California has added four new names to McKin- ney's list of 2:15 trotters this year so far, and there's more coming. The fine picture of Sir John S. 2:06%. which ap- peared in this paper last week and also in the San Francisco Call of Thursday, was made from a small kodak picture of the horse taken by Mrs. Vance, wife of the owner of the great pacer. Petaluma harness races open on Monday, August 26th. There will be a special train to Petaluma every day, leaving here at 11 A. M. and returning after the races. Pilot, the pacer that started in the 2:20 pace at Pleasanton, was given in the ^summaries as by Comet Wilkes. He is by Abbottsford Jr., and was drawn after the fourth heat, and not distanced. Mr. E. Stewart, the well known horse dealer of this city, has purchased the entire crop of yearlings on the Oakwood Park Stock Farm, and will have them especially prepared for sale this winter. They are a grandly bred lot of youngsters. Mr. A. C. Stevens of Woodland will do the start- ing at the meeting which opens there September 4th. Mr. Stevens has often occupied this position and has done good work. There should be fast racing every day at the Woodland meeting. The track is better than it ever has been before. Don't forget to look over the Phoenix, Ariz., pro- gram. Entries close September 15th. There are twelve purses of $1,000 each and two of $1,500 each. J. W . Brooks, manager of Ascot Park, Los Angeles, says there will be no racing there this winter. En* ir on the Central California Circuit. Entries Monday next. See full program in this issue. Thos. A. Carroll of 184 West Santa Clara street, San Jose, offers for sale a five-year-old McKinney mare that acts like a high class trotter. See adver- tisement. Sonoma Girl was barred in the betting at Buffalo, and Watson was installed the favorite, and won for those who backed him to beat everything but the California mare . After Custer was distanced at Cleveland, Ed. Hall put t set of hopples on him for the first time, hitched him to a cart and stepped him a mile in 2:06, the last half in 1:02. The second harness will proably be a fixture with him in the future. The Grand Circuit horses are at Poughkeepsie this week, but the telegrapher's strike has prevented the Associated Press sending reports. Kinney's bikes are winning the races on theCali- fornia Circuit. They are money getters. Guy Thistle, the sire of Lotta 2.09%, is out of Lillian Wilkes 2:17%, the daughter of Guy Wilkes, who produced Guy Axworthy 2:08% and Lily Strange 2:15%. Lillian Wilkes was out of Flora Langford, a mare by Langford, son of Williamson's Belmont. Flora Langford was a pacer and paced a trial mile in 2:24. She was the dam of Joe Arthurton 2:20%. Guy Thistle's sire was Thistle, son of Sidney and Fernleaf by Flaxtail. Speculation is desireable, but it is not an actual necessity, a fact which the public is fast becoming aware of. The attendance here promises to be up to the best figures of the past. This is because the race-lovng people are beginning to realize that it is the horses and not the speculators, who make the sport. — Frank G. Trott, in the Boston Globe. Belle Bird, the three-year-old filly that won the three-year-old trot at Cleveland and Buffalo, is by Jay Tine and not Jay Time. Jay Tine is a son of Jay Bird out of a daughter of Constantine. Belle Bird's dam isNancy Medium, a great broodmare by Bayonne Prince. Lady Jones by Capt. McKinney is winning right along in the matinee races at Pittsburg, Pa. She generally trots around 2:15, pulling a wagon in these events. Her two winning heats on August 2nd were 2:15 and 2:16%. Wilkes Guy, a winner over the East Liverpool, Ohio, half mile track last week in 2:21% is by Guy Wilkes and out of Lea 2:18%, own sister to Sidney Dillon and Cupid 2:18. Several California horses started at the Oil City, Pa. meeting July 23rd to 27th. Irvington Boy was 7-8-9 in a field of ten pacers, the fastest heat in 2:15%. Rey del Diablo won second money in his race, but did not get a heat, which were from 2:11% to 2:13%" Alto Down was second three times in the 2:19 trot and took third money. Best time 2:16%' The match race for $500 a side between A. Hoff- man's mare Kitty D. by Dictatus and George Gian- nini's bay gelding Geo. Perry by Waldstein came off over the three-quarter-mile track in Golden Gate Park last Sunday. The race was three-quarter-mile heats, best two in three, and was won handily by Geo. Perry in straight heats. The time was 1:40 for the first heat and 1:37% for the second. The track was in good shape and the weather fine. W. J. Kenney acted as starter, while Albert Joseph, Geo. Erlin and Jos. McTigue were the judges. Tom Cor- coran and Luke Marisch held the watches. Shortly after the State Fair of 1906, Mr. J. Camp- bell of San Jose, representing J. Crouch and Sons of the Lafayette Stock Farm of Lafayette, Ind., visited Livermore to see what the chances were of selling a draft stallion in that vicinity. Mr. Campbell was informed that if he could furnish a high class stal- lion that he might be able to sell him. Mr. Camp- bell returned to San Jose and shipped to Livermore the imported Belgian stallion Trappiste, a horse that weighed 2,300 pounds and that had won the first prize at the St. Louis and Portland Expositions, as well as at the California State Fair. Trappiste met with such favor among the more progressive breeders of the Livermore Valley that twelve of them formed a company and bought him for $3,600 and placed him in the stud, where he made a good season, although his service fee was placed at a high figure, and so far as can now be determined over SO per cent of the mares bred to him are be- lieved to be safe in foal. The company owning the horse were so well pleased with him that they were getting ready to place him on exhibition at the coming State Fair, but Trappiste had won his last premium, for on Monday, August 5th, he took sick and died on the following day. The owners of the horse, as well as the breeders of Livermore Valley, feel the loss keenly, as they know they will look a long time before finding another Trappiste. Carlokin 2:14%, trotting, and Inferlotta 2:07%, pac- ing, are both from the same dam — Carlotta Wilkes by Charley Wilkes. The old mare is in pasture on the infield at Santa Rosa track, where both horses are racing this week. Mr. Geo. L. Warlow, a leading attorney of Fresno, has been elected president of the Fresno County Agricultural Society. Mr. Warlow is engaged in farming and stock raising and is the owner and breeder of many fine trotting horses. He owns the stallion Athadon, yearling record 2:27, and also bred Athasham 2:12, and many other good ones. The Lodi Driving Club is a new organization. L. Durfee is president and A. Eddlemore the secretary. There are many good roadsters owned in Lodi and vicinity, and as the new club grows it is expected the speed contests, which are to be held weekly on the track east of the town, will be very interesting. In the near future a meet with the Stockton Driving Club will be arranged. The race track located at Porterville, Cal., just west of the town, has been leased for a term of five years by James Berry and Henry Conner, who will spend several thousand dollars in improvements. A club-house and grandstand will be built and the track put in first class condition for training and racing. The promoters intend to conduct a first class place where clean sports of all kinds may be held. The conditions at Pleasanton during the recent meeting were just right for fast time. The fields were generally small, the track was in good shape and the weather could not be improved upon, being warm and without wind. California needs more small meetings every year, where purses are from $200 to $300. The half-mile rings in the East are the preparatory schools for the Grand Circuits. We need something of the same kind here. King Entertainer has reduced his record to 2:10%. There was considerable criticism in the Eastern press of the starting at Detroit. Mack Mack 2:08 now has a matinee wagon record of 2:10%. The fastest and the second fastest M. and M. rec- ords are held by Sonoma Girl 2:06% and Eleata 2:08%, both California bred mares. Portland, Oregon, will hold a horse show in Novem- ber, this year, under the auspices of the Portland Hunt Club. Cecilian 2:22, son of Electioneer, died at Mt. Pleas- ant. Iowa, on July 30th from rupture of a blood-vessel. He obtained his record as a two-year-old in 1S91, to a high-wheeled sulky. He has sired eighteen stand- ard performers. Metallas 2:11 has been sold to Edwin Switzer of Budapest, Hungary, and was shipped via Hamburg on Saturday last. He is a very handsome black stallion, with wonderful speed, but was not a good actor in his races. It is said that Thos. W. Lawson of Frenzied Fi- nance fame has three yearlings by McKinney at Dreamwold that are most promising. Two are colts, one out of Belles Lettres, dam of Centrific 2:09, and the other out of Dainty Daffo 2:13%, while the filly is out of Emily 2:11. A. C. Ruby of Pendleton, Oregon, the well known importer of draft horses, is on his way home from Europe with ninety-eight head of Percherons and other heavy breeds, of which he will exhibit forty head at the Oregon State Fair, September 16th to 21st. Joe McGuire, who has trained for Geo. H. Esta- brook of Denver for the past five years, parted com- pany with his employer at Detroit. After the Cleve- land meeting the Estabrook horses were turned over to Ed Hall, who also has the stable of J. C. Adams of Phoenix, Ariz. Geers got the flag in his face three times in one day at Cleveland, but he won more money than any other driver at the meeting in spite of it. Tou can't keep a good man down. Mr. I. B. Mosher, one of the owners of Zolahka, owns a colt by Hal B. 2:04% out of Juliet D. 2:13% by McKinney 2:11%, that is a very handsome and promising youngster. Juliet D. is the dam of Irish 2:08%. Two notable world's records were established by Alice Pointer and Hidalgo last week. The former's 2:05% is the fastest first winning heat ever won by a pacing mare, while the litter's* 2:04% is the fastest ever won by a pacing gelding. Lillian Wilkes 2:17% by Guy Wilkes is now the dam of a 2:10 trotter, Guy Axworthy (4) 2:08%, and of Guy Thistle, sire of Lotta 2:09%. Besides this another of her produce is Lilly Stranger 2:15%, a mare that is expected to beat 2:10 this year. Blacklock, with his new record of 2:04%, is one of the season's crack pacers. Sweet Marie's workout mile in 2:05% is the fast- est ever trotted in July. Saturday, August 17, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN The Fresno Fair will be worth attending this year. Besides an excellent racing program there is to be a fine display of tthis county's products. Inferlotta worked the Santa Rosa track in 2:06% the other day. She starts in the 2:20 pace there this afternoon. Here's hoping the State Fair track will be put in good shape for the races. Plenty of water and work will make it fast, as it is the best laid out track in California. Coronado 2:09% trotted the Santa Rosa track one day last week in 2:07%, a great performance. This is the fastest mile ever trotted by a stallion in Cali- fornia. Coronado will have a walk-over to-day in the 2:10 trot, as there is not one of the seven other horses entered that is in training, except Charlie T., and he is East, in De Ryder's string. Sonamo Girl 2:06% and Sweet Marie 2:02 are both to start at the October meeting at Lima, O., the former in the 2:24 class for trotters, and the latter in an exhibition mile against time. If one of those Ohio thunder storms come up that day it is liable to rain oranges. When Clem Beachey Jr. of Lexington, Ky., sold Reproachless 2:04% (then a green mare) to General Chisholm, there was a difference of $500 between them, writes Marque in the Horse Review. In order to come .together Clem said: "General, I will take off the $500 if you will give me 25 per cent of the C. of C. purse, should she win it, and 10 per cent of all money she wins thereafter in 1907." To this the General consented, and now Clem is sitting back ready to grab a few dividends from the little black mare's efforts. In the suit of Benjamin L. Tuft against the Salem, N. Y., Horse Show and Athletic Association last Friday, says the Trotter and pacer, Justice D. Harris Smith gave judgment for the complainant in the sum of $100 and costs. The suit was for the re- covery of $100, - which was posted by Tuft for a stake race at Salem on the fourth of July last. He named Bobolink 2:17%, and had the mare placed in ' Trainer Foulk's hands, and on the day of the race the mare was brought on to the track, fifth position drawn and the starters all ready for the word, when Tuft was called to the stand and in- formed of a claim of $138 against the mare for entrance fee at Louisville, Ky., in 1903, although the mare took her mark in 1904, the year Tuft purchased her of The Fasig, Tipton Co. The Stable and Carriage Owners' Association of San Francisco held a meeting and smoker at head- quarters, 841 Fulton street, last week. President J. J. Fagen was in the chair, and there was a very enjoyable time. The members all reported that everything is very harmonious between employers and employes at present and all generally prosperous. "Watson 2:07%, in a winning race this year, was a good three-year-old, winning several races, taking a record of 2:24% and being much faster. He ut- terly failed as a four-year-old, and couldn't win a race for hearse horses. As a five-year-old he was all right again and closed the season with a record of 2:10%. As a six-year-old last year he started ten times and did not win a heat. This year he is do- ing, well again, and acting like a sure race horse. Ac- cording to the dope he should be laid up next year. A subscriber desires some information in regard to Belle Sevenoaks, a gray mare by John Seven- oaks. All we can learn from the Year Books about her is that she won a race at Eureka, Cal., in 1903, beating Young Monterey, Dewey W., and Jack Sib- bald. She is given in the Year Book as a trotter, but this is doubtless an error, as she is a pacer. Her winning heats in the race were 2:28%, 2:32 and 2:31. She is a gray mare, hut we do not know her age or any further particulars. The well known sporting man, Joe Harvey, died in this city last week from pneumonia. He had an extensive acquaintance on this Coast, and was known as a square sport. He was interested in the Sausalito pool rooms and quite wealthy. Years ago when everything went at the fairs and race meet- ings in California Joe Harvey ran a wheel-of-fortune that was a gorgeous affair, and for the privilege of running which he paid a large sum to the associa- tions. Visitors to the old Bay District track well remember this wheel. Harvey owned a few runners at one time, one of which the mare Wheel of For- tune won the Burns Handicap in 1896. His colors were green jacket, with a gold wheel embroidered on the back. Harvey was a native of Ireland, aged 51 years. o "STEADIED TENDONS." Mr. Newell Green, proprietor of Lyon Stock Farm at Brushton, N. Y.. writes as follows: "I have used QUINN'S OINTMENT for strained tendons and other enlargements for the past three years and it works to perfection. I recommend it to all horsemen, as I know it is all you advertise. This is the general ver- dict of horsemen from Maine to California. For curbs, splints, spavins, windpuffs and all bunches there is nothing better. Price One Dollar per bottle, delivered. Address W. B. Eddy & Co.. Whitehall, N. T., if you cannot obtain from druggist. John Caldwell 2:08% was separately timed in the two heats of his race, the 2:09 trot at Cleveland, in 2:08 and 2:08% — and yet he was unplaced. TROTTING BRED COLTS. Jack Curry says old Joe Patchen was the greatest pacer that the world ever saw, and proves it by the statement that he drove the famous old stallion three races over a half-mile track on three successive days and then moved to a mile track, where he went two races in the next two days. "Where," asks Mr. Curry, "is the pacer that can do such a thing now?" And we might add, "where is the owner who would allow his horse to be treated that way? In the eight pacing races at the Cleveland meet- ing not one hoppled pacer won, although horses fitted with the Indiana pantalettes started in all of them. Bell Bird 2:11%, the three-year-old filly by Jay Time, out of Nancy Medium, is the best of her age that has yet shown on the Grand Circuit. Rest, absolute rest is the best medicine for bad legs on a horse. Take the pacer Thornway by Steinway, for instance. He worked miles in 2:13 as a three-year-old and acquired a set of legs that were as liberally supplied with knots and excresences as the trunk of a gnarly pine. He was given a rest for two years and got in such good shape that he has been winning recently on the Grand Circuit. At Detroit he won in straight heats and earned a new record of 2:06%. Angiola 2:06, the trotting mare that gained her record at Poughkeepsie last year when she beat Mainsheet. Turley, Tuna, Aristo, Kid Shay and Le- onardo three straight heats, is said to be in better form than ever this year. Oscar Ames has been training her at Iron Mountain, Missouri, and drove her a mile recently in 2:04%, with the last quarter in 29 seconds. As she has but a small earning ca- pacity on account of her record, it is possible she may never race again, but her owner, W. H. Smoll- inger, may have her pointed for a reduced record and then put her to breeding. Lou Mativia of Dixon bred forty-one mares to his stallion Alton this year, all after May 1st, when he stepped the Dixon half-mile track in 1:05. Mativia will race him next year and will end his season early. The absence of blinkers have a beneficial effect on Russian horses, says Col. F. A. Wellesley, formerly British military attache in Russia, who states that it is an notorious fact that when horses in Russia get into difficulties they are much quieter and less subject to fright than with us. He has seen as many as four or six horses down at a time after a collision in the streets and lying in an almost undistinguish- able mass; yet they remained perfectly quiet, allow- those who are helping them to move about among them, without any fear of being kicked. Though this sensible behavior of Russian horses is sometimes atributable to the climate, which is supposed to have a quieting effect on them, he explains it by the fact that the Russian horse always sees everything that is going on, and therefor treats with indifference things and noises that would otherwise frighten him, and when he gets into a scrape, he knows perfectly well what has occured, and keeps quiet until people come to his aid. Reproachless 2:06%, the winner of the Chamber of Commerce Stake at Detroit, has an interesting history, says an exchange. Bred by C. J. Hamlin at Village Farm, she was sold to a Kentucky farmer when two years old for almost a song. For two years she gave little promise of developing extreme speed. Last summer, in the hands of Clem Beachy, she developed sensational speed, going a mile in 2:08%. In April this year she was purchased by Gen. Chisholm of Cleveland, and while she made good progress in her training it was not expected that she would so soon prove the wonderful pacer that she is. Her breeding is the best. Her sire, Direct Hal 2:04%, went through the Grand Circuit in the hands of Ed Geers and never met defeat, and her dam, Regent's Last, though she never obtained a record, was a mare of great speed, but broke down early in her career, and was put to breeding. Her grandam was the great broodmare Grandmother by Almont Jr., who derived her name from a singular performance. Twenty years ago a farmer just out- side of East Aurora owned a mare that he thought so little of that he never gave her a name. She had a colt that was christened Jocko. He developed into a Grand Circuit performer. Thereupon Mr. Ham- lin purchased the mare. The next year she was used to haul visitors around Village Farm. She showed so much speed that it was decided to train her. Geers took her in hand, and when it came time to race her and when it was necessary to name her, Mr. Hamlin said, "I saw this morning one of her granddaughters, and it was a fine filly, so we will race the mare under the name of Grandmother." The filly just born was the last of the get of Prince Regent 2:16, and was named Regent's Last. Regent's Last is now owned by Hugh Milam, superintendent of Johnson Farm, and is in foal to Directum Miller. Trainer Jimmy Timothy has a very promising two- year-old sister of Reproachless that he purchased of J. M. Johnson last spring. Frank H. Briggs, a prominent Maine horseman, tells the Lewiston, Me., Journal that it is an in- disputable fact that the colts that bring the highest prices in the market are the strongly bred trotting colts, that can go out and show speed. It is equally indisputable that a very small per cent of farmers, or for that matter, any other class of people, have the knowledge and ability to breed, train and market that product successfully. So that the proposition that is up to the farmer who wants to raise horses is to select that line of breeding adapted to his conditions and consistent with his ability to manage successfully. The production of the gentleman's roadster from well established trotting families possessing finish, action and good disposition offers, in my judgment, a safe line of breeding and at the same time has possibilities of exceptionally good profit to those who are willing to study the breeding and give care- ful and thoughtful attention to the matters of growth and education. I recommend the trotting families advisedly, because certain families possess size and good disposition and the easiest and best action of any horses in the world, and besides they possess the additional qualifications of speed, which added to the other qualities increase the market value of the product in a marked degree. But right here take warning by the experience of the past, and do not put the accent on speed, and for the sake of extreme speed overlook the essential qualities of size, action and disposition. The many duties of the farmer will not allow him, even if he had the natural qualifications, to pursue the de- velopment of speed. He can breed, grow up and educate a horse that will be marketable as a gentle- man's roadster. The limits of this article will not permit any thing like an exhaustive discussion of the whole subject, so with the general proposition in regard to breeding, select trotting families pos- sessing size, action and good disposition, feed and handle properly and success will be achieved. BADLY BEHAVED HORSES. The number of badly behaved horses on the East- ern courses is a scandal. It has been steadily in- creasing for several years and has now reached the culminating point when something will absolutely have to be done. We may mince and minimize so much as we like, but there comes a crisis when the long suspended, the much too long suspended, official hand must fall. When this occurs the action is supposed to wipe the. thickly studded bulletin slate clean and ^his may be the case, but it cannot wipe away the impression the long displayed bul- letins have made upon the mind of the racing public. Comparatively a few years ago it was a most rare thing to see a horse led to the post. Last year it became so common with one stable the name of the owner with the medical "itis" added to it, was used in the public print to designate the practice. The culmination was reached when an owner asked permission to send the stable mate to the post also. It was expected the next request would be for a band of music a tin-can symphony, or something of that kind. This year there has not been so much of it, but, in expectation, one association has ruled that such "leading" must cost the owner a fine of ten dollars. If ever there was a ridiculous, unpractical idea here it is. Such bought permission is the one bright star for the man with the "dope." Scores of horses have escaped simply because of the fear of not getting them to the post after "the money was down." Now a good, kind association renders this possible and, with the best intentions in the world, smooths the way to get the quadrupdal drug store to the post. Of course this was not the purpose of the ruling, but the practical racing man who knows the darker as well as the lighter side will unhesitatingly endorse the above view. — Sports of the Times. UNIVERSITY EXTENSION IN AGRICULTURE. Excellent reading courses for home study are now provided by the Extension Department of the Uni- versity College of Agriculture. Two such ' courses are offered at the present time, one in Economic Entomology and the other in Irrigation practice and Institutions. These courses may be looked upon as an outward growth of the farmers' institutes, and are designed to amplify and broaden the work of such meetings. Enrollment is hedged about by no difficulties. Anyone desiring to read up on the sub- jects offered, in a systematic way, may enroll and literature will be furnished free of cost, save trans- portation from and to Berkeley. The books and pub- lications are chosen as representative of the best thought and study and experience on the questions at issue. Students using them have the privilege of consulting on different points members of the staff of the College of Agriculture at Berkeley, who are specialists in the various lines. University Exten- sion teaching will thus be brought directly to the students' homes. During the year just ended 165 students have been enrolled in these courses. Thirty- seven counties of this State and four States beside California are represented. An analysis of the en- rollment shows that 95 per cent of the students are directly interested in some form of Agricultural work — in other words, those to whom the courses are most profitable are registered. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 17, 1907. C i £ t. C * CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT 4 ; 9 9 9 9 9 SAN MATEO SHOW. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL STEADY TO SHOT. In the whole routine of a field dog's education there is one particular point — the lesson of steadi- ness to wing and shot should be striven for more seriously than many others, for there is nothing in the whole dog's susceptibility to the control of man in which he shines brighter as a dog of use- fulness than on this one point. Also, there is no lesson that he has thoroughly learned which he is quicker to sidestep if chance or encouragement is offered. The latter is far often the case, and it is almost rare to find an amateur who has his dog perfectly and under all conditions steady to shot. Do not judge from this that it is an attempt to judge others' modes of training, but rather a censure for not carrying out your own methods fully. Two-thirds of the dogs that break shot are brought to this condition by the handler's over-anxiety to get game. Either he becomes excited and rushes in himself when the bird falls, or else is anxious for fear of losing it that the dog should hunt the bird immediately when it drops to earth. Also there is the over-anxiousness of the dog, either to retrieve the bird or he is impatient to hunt covies. Nothing is more beautiful to the artistic sense of the sportsman than to see his dog steady to shot in every instance, never trying to get out and hunt until the master gives the word of command and then he grasps the opportunity with alacrity. Many are in favor of the dog dropping to wing and shot; it is then a much easier task to keep the dog under restraint if he is taught to drop at the report of a gun. Two objections to this latter accomplish- ment have almost made the custom obsolete. One is that the dbg in the lightest cover becomes unable to work his birds promp*.y and the other, dogs of nervous dispositions are inclined to shrink from the gun when the custom is persisted in. But the latter depends a great deal in the sportsman's judg- ment of his dog, and it is not likely he would per- sist in exacting obedience in this manner if he found that it caused shyness to the pupil. To teach the dog to be steady to shot is easy if the ordinary force collars are used, teaching him first to drop well to command, then gradually leading him up to the gun as the command in place of the voice of the master. But if you are really anxious to teach your pupil to drop to shot, insist that it is done every time and the dog stays down until you order him out. Don'c be satisfied when he obeys two times out of three and then permit your desire to get game to forget both your own and and your dog's lesson the next time, for he is quick to grasp your omissions, as well as the other parts of his studies. About the only thing to further insist on on your part is never to let the youngster out to hunt dead until you have finished shooting. Remain still yourself and remand the same of him. Then you ¥... not have the future to bother you in curing him of this despisable habit. It is more the pre- ventative than the cure, and if you have gone about it in the right manner the force collar or the whip will not be considered such a necessary impedimenta in your dog's shooting. Do not take him in com- pany with a dog that breaks in at every flush, or shot, for the temptation to imitate the example might be more than he can resist. PRODUCE STAKES. It is a peculiar commentary on the spirit of emula- tion that Produce Stakes as a rule do not appeal to the breeder, in more elegant term — they don't catch on worth a cent. How is this? May not the solution of the difficulty be found in the red tape that usually binds up these otherwise sporty propo- sitions. This is a pity, but we presume in the nature of things cannot be helped. Probably the real reason is found in the answer a man made to me the other day when I asked if he had entered anything in a certain stake, the name of which need not be given. "Oh (opposite to heaven)!" he said, "who the deuce can keep track of those pay- ments. Tve got two entered now in another stake that comes off sometime when the dons feel like it and I ought to make some payments sometime, but I've forgotten when, and I couldn't find that pros- pectus anywhere. Guess I'll have to write to and find out." Well, maybe he will and probably he won't, if he's like the usual busy amateur who does not turn his kennel business over to someone whose duty is to watch over just these trifles. There are not many of these, consequently there are not many entries in Produce Stakes. Then again there is the uncertainty. You enter the bitch before the pups are whelped and then name the pups with particulars, and must do this in some cases before they are fourteen days old. Pups change a lot after that in some breeds, and then one has to notify the authorities and the pups must comply with this and that, until no wonder the breeder exclaims (opposite to heaven). Ther there is the club side. The club issues nice prospectus, which is in every way a to the secretary and his ability for thinking up impedimenta and details to be observed. And that usually ends it. It strikes one that a good deal depends on the secretary whether these pro- duce stakes turn out a success or not, and this can only be accomplished by a show of personal interest in the outcome of the nominations received. It would give a breeder a lot more stimulant if he were to receive a note from the secretary asking how the pups were getting along, what the prospects, and reminding him, if necessary, that he must not forget to send in whatever may be requisite on such and such a date. Then one would feel that the club was taking some interest in the welfare and advance of the breed it stands for. Again there might be more intelligence exercised in selecting the venue or the shows where the stakes are to be decided. The primary object of these stakes is to cultivate a spirit of emulation among the members that will result in inducing them to try hard to improve the home breds. Incidental- ly, the cash prizes, which are often considerable, owing generally to a more or less large initial nomi- nation, help to pay the freight. Very often, far too often, these stakes are decided where the announce- ment in the catalogue is about all the club or any other interest is taken in the competition outside of the momentary attention of the judge, and some- times two and sometimes one will turn up to battle for the great stakes. There is no more of the or- iginal intent in the affair than the launching of a toy balloon. It strikes one on the side, that these competitions should be made club affairs; they should be judged in the presence of as large a gathering of members as it is possible to get together, and this usually Thos. S. Griffith's Man-Trailing Bloodhounds. happens at the New York show, and wherever a breed has one of these stakes, the judging of that breed should take place the day of the annual meet- ing, so that a large gathering of members would be more likely to discuss the "pros and cons" of the various aspirants. In this way and only will interest in these sort of competitions be sustained. Mention may here be made of an instance of the propriety of this suggestion, the case of a specialty club that gave a very large amount of money in special prizes for American breds at the last New York show. The breed had usually been judged on the day of the annual meeting and luncheon, which being numerously attended brought a repre- sentative gathering to the ring to see the specialist perform. It was a family affair. This year the breed was on the program the first day and scarcely a soul interested in the breed except those directly exhibiting, mostly handlers, were on hand to see the placing of the biggest sum ever put up by a specialty club. Next day the meeting and luncheon as advertised was held, but all anticipatory interest was over and the whole affair fell through. It was a mess all round of what ought to have been a good thing. So it is with the usual produce stake. One that was anounced last week of a popular breed has, I see, six entrants, three of whom were the secretary's and another, at least, complimentary. In another case I know of, the pups were to be born after the middle and the end of the year, for first and second divisions respectively. Those born at the middle of last year are now over a year old, but when they are to be judged has seemingly not oc- curred to anyone, and no one hears anything about the stakes. Is it any wonder, then, that produce stakes are mostly a nine days' interest. They should be made the occasion of club reunions in order to stimulate personal interest, and it occurs to rhind that on the occasion of some centrally situated and popular ribbon show, some jolly club reunions might be brought about and any show committee would be only too delighted to arrange extra accomodations for man and beast. — Huul, in The American Stock Keeper. A four-point show is what the San Mateo Kennel Club officials are confident of holding on the Cross- ways Polo Grounds at Burlingame, September 9th. San Francisco dog fanciers will give strong support to the one-day, open-air show and many entries will be made from Oakland, Stockton, San Jose, Los Angeles and other points. The premium lists and entry blanks were sent through the mails this week and should, by this time, have had a wide circulation. The classification is a very complete one, par- ticularly so, in Bostons, which is a copy of the New York classification for the breed. Collies have a roster of 30 classes aa told. These two breeds will, no doubt, be well represented. There is, with recent importations and eligible puppies, the oppor- tunity of making one of the best showings of Collies and Bostons yet benched at a Coast show. Cockers have 2S classes. American Foxhounds, Pointers, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, Irish Water Spaniels and Field Spaniels, Airedales, Bull- dogs, Bull Terriers, Irish Terriers. English Toy Spaniels, etc., all offer full classes for exhibitors. Smooth and wire Fox Terriers are accorded classes. Entries positively close Saturday, August 31st at 5 p. m. The office of the Club is at 469 McAllister street, San Francisco, where entries will be received and mail communications will receive attention. Entry fees will be $1.00 for each class in which a dog is entered. There will be no charge for admission to the grounds. Electric cars from San Francisco to Burlingame afford the easiest method of reaching the show ground. Judging will commence promptly at 11 o'clock, and will continue without intermission un- til all class are judged. Exhibitors are notified that dogs must be ready for the ring when called for. In the case of a dog not being ready for its class, judging will proceed without it. A good rule that cuts out any chances for criticism where a class is judged over again delayed by reason of absent dogs. Exhibitors can send dogs by express to Burlingame, to arrive Monday morning before 10 o'clock, no dog or dogs will be received after that hour. In addition to the cups for every first in winners' classes, the following specials have been offered: The President's cup, offered by Mr. C. K. Harley, for best Collie. Cup, by Mrs. J. P. Norman, for best Cocker Spaniel in novice classes. Cup, by Mr. Newton H. Neustader, for the best English Seter in novice classes. Trophy, by Bohm- Bristol Jewelry Co., for best Collie in novice classes. Cup, by Mr. E. E. Mendenhall, for best Boston Terrier in limit classes (doner not to compete.) Cup, by San Mateo Kennel Club, for best Pointer in novice classes. Cup, by Mr. A. C. Blumenthal, for best Irish or Gordon Seter in novice classes. Cup, by Mr. Norman J. Stewart, for best Pacific Coast bred Collie. The Peerless cup by .Mr. Max Rosenfeld, for best Boston Terrier in show. Cup, by Mrs. C. R. Walter, for best Fox Terrier. Cup, by Mr. Chas. Brandenstein, for best Bull Dog in novice or limit classes. Cup. by Mr. Norman J. Stewart, for best Pacific Coast bred Airedale Terrier. The Western Fox Terrier Breeders' Association offers cup for best smooth Fox Terrier. Open to members. The Western Fox Terrier Breeders' Association offers cup for best Wire-haired Fox Terrier. Open to members. Mr. W. W. Stettheimer offers a cup for best Bos- ton Terrier in novice classes. San Mateo Kennel Club cup, for best English or American Foxhound. San Mateo Kennel Club cup, for best Toy dog or bitch. The following additional specials have been offered since issuing the premium list: San Francisco Kennel Club, best Bulldog in show. Emporium trophy, best black Cocker dog in open class. .George Larson trophy, best Bull Terrier in novice class. California Cocker Club, for members only, cup for best Cocker; cup for best of opposite sex; club medal for best Cocker puppy; club medal for best of opposite sex. Irving C. Aekerman cup, for best Irish Water Spaniel in novice or limit classes. American Fox Terrier Club offers for members: Cup for best American or Canadian bred smooth Fox Terrier dog; cup for best American or Canadian bred smooth Fox Terrier bitch: Cup for best American or Canadian bred wire Fox Terrier' dog; Cup for best American or Canadian bred wire Fox Terrier bitch; cup for best American or Canadian bred Fox Terrier bred by exhibitor. Additional specials are being received daily, and a full list will appear in the catalogue. The judges selected for the various breeds are the following ladies and gentlemen: Mrs. H. H. Carlton, Berkeley, Cal., Boston Terriers and French Bulldogs. John Love Cunningham, Esq., San Francisco, Great Danes. Fred P. Butler, Esq., San Francisco, Pointers and all Setters. Saturday, August 17, 1907.] Chas. K. Harley, Esq., Ross Valley, Cal., Fox Ter- riers, Irish Terriers, Skye Terriers, Manchester Ter- riers, Scottish Terriers and American Fox Hounds. Norman J. Stewart, Esq., San Jose, Cal., Airedale Terriers, Collies and Old English Sheep Dogs. Edmund Attridge, Esq., San Francisco, Bull Ter- riers and Yorkshire Terriers. Thos. J. Blight, Esq., San Francisco, Cocker, Clum- ber, Field and Irish Water Spaniels. Geo. A. Cranfield, Esq., Yountville, Cal., Grey- hounds, Russian Wolfhounds, Bloodhounds, Mastiffs. Chows, Newfoundlands and English Foxhounds. Irving C. Ackerman, Esq., San Francisco, St Ber- nards. Bulldogs, Dachshunde, Dalmatians, Poodles, Toy Dogs and all other breeds. The foregoing list, from what we can gather, is a very pleasing one to our fanciers, the general im- pression being that a big recognition will be shown by a strong entry in most breeds. The officers and directors of the club for 1907 are: Chas. K. Harley, president; Walter W. Stettheimer, vice-president; Irving C. Ackerman, secretary-trea- surer; Howard Willets, Albert Hamilton Hayes Jr., Philip C. Meyer, David Sinclair, directors. Bench show committee: W. W. Stettheimer, C. K. Harley, I. C. Ackerman. Veterinary surgeon, Dr. Joseph A. Welsh, D. V. S. Office, 469 McAllister street, near Van Ness ave- nue, San Francisco, Cal. Office hours, 10 to 12 A. M. and 1 to 5 P. M. A. L. Stewart, office manager. Suitable accommodations have been arranged for exhibitors and dogs on the San Mateo electric cars and on the Southern Pacific Railway Company's train, the latter leaving Third and Townsend street depot at 9 A. M. Exhibitors may procure further information by applying at the San Mateo Kennel Club's office, 469 McAllister street. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Entries in the Produce Stakes of the Western Bull Terrier Breeders' Association are, it is to be re- gretted, coming in rather slowly, but five entries hav- ing been listed so far. It is possible that this con- dition may be the result of a lack of, at present, suitable material or prospects, we are not ready to believe, however, that the club members and breeders are apathetic to the absolute importance of the club Produce Stakes. In this respect we will call the attention of Bull Terrier breeders to an article in another column, which is worthy of careful perusal. The club's first annual Produce Stakes will be open for the produce of regularly nominated bitches whelped on or before October 1, 1907. This stake is open to all comers, irrespective of membership in the association. The fees are nominal, $3 for each bitch nominated October 1, 1907, ?1 for each puppy nominated on or before December 1, 1907, $2 second forfeit, payable March 1, 1908, and $3 starting fee for each puppy in the competition, which is to take place annually at the bench shows of the San Francisco Kennel Club. The prizes will embrace the whole amount of the fees paid in, viz.: Dog puppies — First prize, one- third of the stakes; second prize, one-sixth of the stakes. The apportionment of prizes for bitch pup- pies are the same. Special prizes of $10 in gold are offered by the association for tie dams of the best dog and the best bitch puppies. All dogs competing in these stakes must be regu- larly entered in at least one class of the 'Frisco show. Mr. Charles R. Thorburn, 225 Alcatraz avenue, Oak- land, is the secretary of the association and will be pleased to answer any inquiries from fanciers for further information. W. H. McKay states that "everything looks fine for a grand show at Stockton in October. The prem- ium list will be issued very soon, with as choice an offering of trophies and specials as a fancier would wish to look over. G. W. Clayton has been decided upon as the judge. Thos. J. Blight will act as su- perintendent and ring steward. Robert Groves, Chas. Owen, Chas. Heffernan, Francis Hodgkins, Harry Masters and Wm. H. McKay compose the bench show committee, and these gentlemen are working hard for a large entry, a successful and smooth running show." Secretary A. M. Barnett, P. O. box 243. Stockton, Cal., will be pleased to furnish any and all further information, also entry blanks and premium lists to all interested fanciers, breeders and exhibitors. The Flour City fanciers, judging from the cumula- tive successes of the previous two shows, should excel themselves in October if enthusiasm, co-opera- tion and hard work are any factors in bringing off a good show. The Kennel Club and bench show project has taken strong hold in Fresno, as will be noted from the following letter, published in the Democrat and signed by a number of sportsmen, among whom is George Stone, who is an enthusiastic breeder of Gordon Setters : "Dear Sir: I have been requested by the directors of the Fresno County Agricultural Association to interest dog fanciers and breeders in a proposition of holding an annual kennel club bench show in connection with the annual fair. "It seems to me, in view of the fact that there are so many citizens of Fresno who are interested in the breeding and raising of fine dogs, that a kennel club should be a great success. I find on investiga- tion that there are a great many men in Fresno who, at the present time, own valuable dogs. If a move- ment for raising good dogs is encouraged, it would have a tendency to bring into this county the very best breeds to be obtained in this State. "San Francisco, Los Angeles, Stockton, Oakland, San Mateo and other cities have kennel clubs that give splendid exhibitions every year. Bakersfleld, a much smaller town than Fresno, has an annua] field trial every year, and dogs from all over the Coast are brought there in competition. There is no reason why Fresno should not have an equally good exhibition as elsewhere, or why a field trial should not occasionally be held here. The proposed exhibition would be open to all breeds of dogs. "A preliminary meeting will be held at the office of R. A. Powell, secretary of the Fair Association, 205 Forsyth Building, and the presence of all in- terested is earnestly requested in order to give this movement a proper start. Tours truly, "HOMER KATZE, "Manager Division H, Dog Show." Dan Dismukes, Arthur Long, Henry Messick, Geo. Hart, W. J. Eilert, George Warlow. N. J. Ryan, A. B. Evans, George Stone, W. C. Kennedy, Henry Tupper, Jeff Hunter, George Roeding, W. Keisker, Charles Chambers. E. L' Cobb, Sam Thompson, Jack Lewald, O' Schleuter, William Wilson, W. H. Peter- son, Charles Dysle, John Zapp. Mr. Thos. S. Griffith of Spokane writes us that his trained man-trailing Bloodhound bitch has whelped a litter of fine puppies. The two dogs, whose pictures are shown on another page, have been used on several occasions successfully in running down criminals and are noted for their staying qualities on the trail and their great cleverness in finding a trail. The Albuquerque Kennel Club was regularly or- ganized August 6th. Dr. J. H. Wroth is president and Col. D. K. B. Sellers secretary. The member- ship roll is a good one for a starter. Various com- mittees were apointed to draw up a constitution and by-laws, suggest necessary municipal ordinances covering appointment of poundmaster, punishment of dog poisoners, disposition of worthless dogs, etc. The following are the objects for which the club of New Mexico fanciers is organized. "To stand by all owners of good dogs. "To prosecute any party, or parties, who place poison in their own as well as other persons' yards, thereby causing the death of dogs. "To provide means of destroying all unlicensed dogs. "Not to raise the dog licenses, but to employ a competent poundmaster to catch all unlicensed dogs and to protect licensed dogs from death at the hands of unscrupulous persons. "To ask the City Council to establish a higher tax on all female dogs. "To arrange for a bench show at the Territorial Fair." A bench show for the coming Territorial Fair is a fair prospect, already a number of entries have been assured, as well as several cups for specials. The Snohomish County Dog Fanciers' Association was recently organized at Everett, Wash., when the following officers were elected: Q. E. Friars of Everett, president; W. H. Illman of Hartford, first vice-president; Alex. Keay of Everett, secretary and treasurer. The first show of the association will be given in Everett at the country fair, September 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th. Entries will close at 6 o'clock, Septem- ber 3d. The prizes will be ribbons. The judge of the show will be from some other city. Fifty dogs have already been pledged, and it is confidently expected that there will be not less than a hundred from the county at the show. Awards will be made under the American Kennel Club rules (?) — after the Snohomish County Association is well under way it will apply to the A. K. C. for admis- sion- The bench show committee consists of W. H. Ill- man of Hartford, chairman; W. D. Clark, Meyers of Marysville. The show is open to members only, anyone may become a member by paying §1 a year dues. There are many fine dogs in Everett and vicinity, it is stated, and the first show is bound to be not- able. Mrs. Q. E. Friars of Everett, and W. H. Ill- man of Hartford, own Collies that have won prizes at past bench shows. Prominently identified with the association we find Alex. Keay, M. T. Allman, W. L. Pew, H. W. Ill- man of Hartford, W. D. Clarke of Sultan, E. N. Tay- lor of Sultan, Dave Oswald, James Lashua, William Hulburt, V. H. Vollans, A. J. Westland, Dr. J. E. Stauffer, D. C. Meyers of Marysville and others. Dr. JSs. A. Andrew, M. D., 500 Madison street, Brooklyn, N. T., has been elected as the A. K. C. delegate of the Western Bull Terrier Association. Stiletto Kennels' Ch. Meg Merrilies H. is due to whelp August 20th to Bloomsbury Baron. Wonderland Kennels' handsome and classy Boston Terrier bitch Little Mother is in whelp to Frisco Cinders, a winning favorite at Los Angeles, Oakland and San Francisco. The good Bull bitch Girtford Goody met her end two weeks ago by being smothered to death in her crate while in transit, in a baggage car, to Mr. Geo. McLean's Los Angeles kennels to be served by Mos- ton Monarch. The loss of this most excellent bitch is another example of combined ignorance and carelessness on the part of railroad employes. The day was very warm and the party in whose charge the poor dog was given was requested and admonished, in an explanatory way, as to what might happen if the dog's crate, and the bitch herself, was not properly looked after. In spite of all the result was the loss of a valuable brood Bull bitch. Mr. Dorian's recently imported bitch Nairod's Dona Stonax, combining the blood of Champions Rodney Stone, Prince Albert, Primula and Dockleaf, is heavily in whelp to the great English dog Rival Stone, and something phenomenal is expected from this mating, as she is a very fine specimen and a proven producer of quality. This litter, if whelped, will be the only Rival Stone litter in America, and should be in great demand. Rival is by the great sire British Stone out of Banzia — stock that can only be bought occasionally. GAME FISHES UNLAWFULLY TAKEN. A very good young red Cocker Spaniel dog puppy, seven months old, also a fine parti-colored bitch puppy, three months old, can be secured for a rea- sonable price. Particulars will be furnished on ap- plication to the Kennel Editor. The following communication from Mr. Chas. P. Landresse, a prominent angler and popular member of the California Anglers' Association, gives an ink- ling as to the nefarious practices of net fishermen of the up-river sections, a number of whom not only violate the fishing laws, but fish with illegal nets and from boats that do not display license numbers: Editor Breeder and Sportsman — Dear Sir: The writer has recently returned from a two weeks' fish- ing trip, part of which time was spent in the sloughs adjacent to Courtland, on the Sacramento River, and the balance in the district commonly called Yolo Basin. These territories are certainly the home and breeding grounds of both the striped and the black bass. Both of these varieties of game fish were plentiful while I was there, and I never had a better time angling since I became an ardent disciple of old Izaak. The market fishermen, however, are rapidly dimin- ishing the supply, and if allowed to continue their depredations it is only a question of a short time when both striped and black bass will be strangers to those waters. I witnessed enough open violations of the law to convince me that there is something radically wrong. Our present Fish Commission, they and their chief deputy, are either asleep at the switch or they are in utter ignorance of the violation of the laws that they have been sworn to uphold and enforce. On Tuesday morning, July 16th, between the hours of 4 and 5, while on our way to Cache Creek and Prospect Slough, one of its tributaries, we encounter- ed no less than ten boats manned by Greeks and Italians who, I presume, came from Rio Vista and Collinsville, enaged in fishing for black and striped bass at Prospect Slough. These men were distri- buted over an area of about three miles, at intervals of as near as I can figure it, 350 or 400 yards. From a close observance of the situation I dis- covered that their method of operation is as follows: Willow branches are cut and sunk into the mud on both sides of the sloughs 150 or 200 feet apart, and just at the edge of the tules. To these stakes are attached the ropes holding the net or nets, as the case may be, in zig-zag fashion across the creek from bank to bank. The nets are sunk below the surface of the water; no floats whatever being used to indi- cate their presence. We never would have known that there were any nets in the slough if we had not been unfortunate enough to get our propellor entangled in one of the ropes, which, of course, we were compelled to cut in order to release it, although I must confess that I was a bit suspicious on seeing the large number of boats assembled there. After our first experience we watched carefully ior the stakes, and whenever there were any in evidence we shaped our course for the center of the slough, where the water was deeper, and we had no further trouble. Imagine a line of nets over two miles in length, stretched across a slough no wider than fifty yards; how many fish do you suppose could pass such an array of seines? But worse than all this is the fact that these men fish with small mesh nets, cast them at night, and haul them early in the morning before decent peo- ple are on the move. Our launch surely caused the Greeks and Italians who were there some uneasi- ness, for the majority of them scampered off into the tules and were in hiding before our boat got within hailing distance; two of these individuals, however, were exceedingly brazen; we surprised them in the act of drawing their net for black bass at a certain point in Prospect Slough, and when we were about fifty yards distant from their boat one of them took off his coat very leisurely and covered up the fish that were then lying on the deck of their boat. The other fellow let go of the net, and it sank from sight immediately. After this performance both of them folded their arms very deliberately, and looked at us with an air of defiance ' in- 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 17, 1907. difference. This boat bore the number 130, but none of the others that we saw bore any number that could be seen by us. The boldness of these men astounded me, and I made inquiries of some of the residents up there concerning the matter, with a view to ascertaining if possible whether or not those waters were ever visited by a deputy Fish Commissioner. The replies were invariably "Oh, yes! but the fishermen get the tip just when he is coming through, and they stay out of these sloughs." . Tjuat tells the story very impressively, and ac- counts for the fact that the law is continually vio- lated. True enough, there are some United States citizens fishing up there for the market, but so far as I could see they are strict observers of the law and use rod and line in earning their daily bread. Poor fellows, they are surely to be pitied! What chance do they stand with an organized band of law break- ers. Yet these men are continually at it. and seemingly it's no trick at all to catch them in the act. As an illustration of how quick these fellows clean Out a slough I want to relate an experience that we had on the trip. On Thursday morning, July 18th, four of us fished in a tributary of Cache Creek and took twenty-nine striped bass on rod and line; these fish ran in size from 6% to IS pounds; that evening while on our way out we met a fishing smack going in to this same slough. On Sunday, July 21st (three days later), we again fished the identical territory, and after a persistent morning's work we were rewarded with three small fish that we were compelled to throw back, for the reason that they were under size — 2 pounds was the largest. That slough was alive with fish the first time that we went to it, and a few days after there wasn't a keepable fish to be caught. Surely some one is responsible for conditions as they exist up there at the present time, and the quicker it is brought to the attention of those now in authority the better for sportsmen who love a day's sport with the rod will it be. Organizations like the California Anglers' Associa- tion can probably do some good In this connection if they will but take the initiative and lead other kindred organizations into the conflict between the good people of the State of California and an or- ganized band of professional law breaking foreigners. I trust that you will accept this letter in the spirit that it is written and you are at liberty to use it for publication, over my signature, as I am writing exactly what I saw with my own eyes, and conditions as they now are in that locality. THIRD PACIFIC COAST HANDICAP. The Interstate Association's third Pacific Coast Handicap blue-rock tournament will take place at Spokane, Wash., under the auspices of the Spokane Rod and Gun Club, September 10th to 12th inclusive. The first Pacific Coast Handicap was held at the Ingleside grounds, San Francisco, September, 1905, the second was held at Los Angeles, September, 1906. Geo. Sylvester of San Francisco won the Initial Pa- cific Coast Handicap, after shooting off a tie with Bob Bungay of Ocean View. Fred B. Mills of Long Beach won the Coast Handicap last year. In selecting Spokane for the scene of the premier Coast smokeless powder convention this year, the Interstate Association recognizes that the great Northwest has claims that cannot in justice be ig- nored, and, in accordance moves the Pacific Coast Handicap to Spokane this year. Its motives will, of course, be understood by all whose ideas are suffi- ciently broad to understand the scope. Spokane has many attractions, in more ways than one, and at- tendant sportsmen will find the selection a very pleasing one. The Spokane Rod and Gun Club is one of the best organizations of the kind in the Northwest, or, for that matter, anywhere else, barring no section. Its members have gained a reputation of being one of the most congenial lot of sportsmen that ever formed a shooting organization, and it is safe to say that they will not allow a single contestant at this tourna- ment to leave feeling dissatisfied. The committee having the immediate management of the tourna- ment is fully capable of handling the same, and as the tournaments held in Spokane in the past have always been well attended and greatly enjoyed, and further, as the interest in trap-shooting throughout the Northwest was never greater than this season, it is confidently expected that this will be one of the best tournaments ever held in that vicinity. The program for the first day, open to amateurs only, no handicaps, trade representatives shooting for targets only, cans for nine 20-target events, 180 targets in all, $2 entrance and $50 added for each race. The second day's card, open to amateurs only, no handicaps, professionals for targets only, provides four 15-target events, Ti.50 entrance and $40 added to each race, two 20-target events, $2 entrance and 550 added to each. The concluding feature of the day being the Preliminary Handicap at 100 targets, unknown angles, $8 entrance, targets included, han- dicaps 16 to 23 yards, high guns, not class shooting, $100 adued to the purse. The number of moneys to be determined by the entries (two places for each ten entries up to 250). The winner to receive a trophy, presented by the Interstate Association, in addition tf first money. Regular entries must be made at the cashier's office, on the shooting grounds, before 5 P. M„ Tues- --_--.- Str' anber 10th. Penalty entries may be made after Tuesday, September 10th, up to the time the first gun is fired in event No. 6, by paying $10 en- trance, targets included. Entries are non-transfer- able, and entrance money .can not be withdrawn after handicaps have been, alloted. This event is open to amateurs only, trade representatives can enter for birds only. The schedule for the third and concluding day starts with four 15-target races, $1.50 entrance and $40 added in each event, followed by two 20-target races, $2 entrance and $50 added in each race. The Pacific Coast handicap being the final feature of the tourney. Open to amateurs only (pros shoot for birds), 100 targets, unknown angles, $10 en- trance, targets included, handicaps 16 to 23 yards, high guns, not class shooting, $200 added to the purse. Moneys determined by the number of entries, two places for each ten shooters or fraction thereof up to 250. The Interstate Association trophy and first money to the winner. Regular entries must be made on the shooting grounds at the cashier's office before 5 P. M., Wed- nesday, September 11th. Penalty entries may be made up to the time the first gun is fired in event No. 7, Thursday, September 12th, by paying $15 entrance, targets included. Entries non-transferable, nor can entrance money be withdrawn after handi- caps are alloted. The total of added purses amounts to $1,500, sub- scribed by the Interstate Association and the Spo- kane Rod and Gun Club. Not more than two pros (possibly but one. to start off the squad, which innovation has been found ex- tremely beneficial in expediting matters), will shoot in any one squad, providing the number of entries permits this arrangement. The handicap committee will meet at the Hotel Victoria. Spokane, on the evenings of September 10th and 11th to allot handicaps for both the Pre- liminary and Pacific Coast Handicaps. What the handicap shooters receive for the Preliminary will not govern in the Pacific Coast Handicap, new dis- tances will be allotted for this event. Ties will be shot off at 20 targets, and the original handicaps of contestants will be the mark. The price of tar- gets will be three cents each, included in all entries. The grounds, Natatorium Park, will be open for practice and sweepstake shooting on the afternoon of Monday, September 9th. Six events at 20 targets each, optional pools, is the card. Interstate Association trap-shooting rules will govern all points not otherwise provided for. Guns larger than 12-guage and black powder barred, weight of guns unlimited. The standard bore of the gun is No. 12, and in the handicap events all shooters will be handicapped on that basis. Contestants using guns of smaller bore must stand on the mark allotted to them. A full line of first-class factory loaded shells will be on sale at the grounds. The association reserves the right to select two shells from each or any contestant — to test the same for proper loading. This selection to be made at any time when the shooter is at the firing point. "Shooting names" will not be used during the tournament. "Targets only" is open to manufac- turers' agents, all other contestants must make entry for the purses. Practice shooting before the regular scheduled events each day will not be allowed, nor will there be any "warm-up" events. Contestants are requested to make entries for the entire program each day. Money will be re- funded in all unparticipated events, except the two handicaps; contestant has but to notify cashier of withdrawal. Of the added moneys $230 will be reserved to pur- chase trophies — $100 trophy for the Pacific Coast Handicap winner, $50 for the Preliminary Handi- cap trophy, $50 for the high average trophy and $30 for the high average professional. The two handi- caps will not count for high average. The number of targets counting for high average is: First day, 180; second day, 100, and third day, 100; total, 380 targets. The purses in all events, except the two handi- caps, will be divided according to the percentage system — 50, 30 and 20 per cent in the 15-target events and 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent in the 20-target races. The cashier's office and official scores will be con- ducted on the usual up-to-date system, for which the Interstate Association meetings, under the manage- ment of Elmer E. Shaner, have become known as trap-shooting meetings without their equal in smooth running. Guns, ammunition, etc., forwarded by express must be prepaid, and sent to Ware Bros. Co., Spokane, Wash. Mark your own name on the box that goods are shipped in and it will be delivered at the shoot- ing grounds free of charge. Further information relative to the tournament will be cheerfully furnished by A. F. Wieseman, secretary Spokane Rod and Gun Club, care of Ware Bros. Co., Spokane, Wash., or by Elmer E. Shaner, secretary-manager the Interstate Association, 219 Coltart Square, Pittsburg, Pa. o The officers of the Goldfield Gun Club are: Presi- dent, John Reynolds; vice-president, W. M. Inman; secretary, J. M. Fairfield; treasurer, E. R. Collins; field captain, William M. Clayton; physician, Dr. O. Bertram Dunham; directors, J. V. Bradley, C. C. Inman, J. M. Fairchild, Will H. Revere, F. A. Strock. AT THE TRAPS. The Sunset Gun Club's regular shoot came off at the club grounds, near Nineteenth avenue and H St., on the 11th inst. C. A. Haight and Emil Holling shot through each event for targets only. A feature of the meeting was the skillful shooting of an eleven-year-old boy, Carl Holling, who shot in every evnt and made a number of excellent scores. Jas. H. O'Conner scored 9 in the Lewis medal race and won the trophy for C. Frankel, whose score he shot, this being, it strikes us, a rather unusual way in which to win a trophy. The Du Pont trophy event was won by J. H. O'Conner, who lost but one bird out of 20. The money winners were: C. Holling, Reese and Taylor. The scores follow: First event, 10 targets, "Jack Rabbit," 16 yards — Holling 9, Hoelle 8, Carl Holling 8, Danielsen S, Haight 7, Burfiend 6, Lewis 6, White 6, Houpt 4. Second event, 10 targets — Holling 10, Burfiend 10, Carl Holling 9, Lewis 7, Houpt 7, Danielsen 7, Haight 7, White 6, J. O'Conner 6. Third event, Lewis Medal, distance handicap — 20 yards, C. A. Haight, 8; Holling, 7; Burfiend, 6; IS yards, Taylor, 7; Lewis, 6; Reese, 6; 16 yards, J. H. O'Conner, 9; C. Holling, 9; Danielsen, 6; Houpt, 5; Holm, 3. Fourth event, 10 targets — Danielsen 10, O'Conner 9, Holling 9, Reese 8, C. Holling 8, Taylor S, Bur- fiend 7, Houpt 7, Haight 7, Lewis 6, Hoelle 5, White 2, Barriclo 0. Fifth event, Du Pont trophy race, 20 targets — J. H. O'Conner 19, E. Holling 19, "Scotty" Taylor IS, C. Holling 17, O. Reese 17, J. Danielsen 16, D. Burfiend 16, F. Houpt 12, T. L. Lewis 12, C. Holm 11, S. Kerrison 7. Sixth event, doubles, five pairs — Taylor 8, Holling 6, Reese 6, Burfiend 5, Danielsen 3. The San Andreas Gun Club shoot, the sixth for this season, took place on July 21st. The scores were: Club shoot, 25 targets — B. Raggio 12, M. Zwinge 16, R. Casey 17, A. Smith 12. H. Zwinge 14, G. Stewart IS, C. Snyder* 12, C. Goodell 3, G. Pfortner 20, L. Cademartori 18, J. Reddick 12, Al Treat 3, J. Snyder 20, C. Tiscornia 13, F. Wells 14, C. Wells* 4. Doubles, five pairs — Raggio, B 00 01 01 01 01—4 Zwinge, M 00 10 00 00 10—2 Casey, R 00 00 00 00 10—1 Smith, A 11 01 00 10 10—5 Zwinge. H '....11 01 11 11 11—9 Stewart, G 10 00 11 11 11—7 Snyder, C* 01 10 11 10 00—5 Pfortner, G 00 11 00 11 00 — 4 Reddick, J 10 10 10 11 10—6 Suyder. J 00 10 00 11 10 — 4 Wells. F 00 00 10 11 01 — 4 Riser, M 00 10 10 00 11 — 4 *Club guests. At the shoot held July 28th the attendance was not up to the average. One event at 25 targets was shot. The scores were: Gil Pfortner 23. Reddick 16, Treat 7, Raggio 14, H. Zwinge, 15, Cademartori 8, J. Snyder 15, F. Wells 9, Stewart 14, M' Zwinge 13, Smith 11. The Goldfield Gun Club shoot on the 4th inst, de- cided the ownership of two trophies. Both prizes were won by Irwin on a close margain. Dyer running second to him in each handicap. Clayton had the highest score for the V. L. Kline trophy, but as he had previously announced his intention of not com- peting for the trophy it went to Irwin. The scores for the V. L. Kline trophy were: Clay- ton. 23 out of 25; Irwin 22, Dyer 20. Rhodes 19, Ben- nett 18, Strock 16, O'Donnell 15, Hirschell 14, Bick- ley 13, Ludwig 12, Tingie 9. Pratt 9. The score for the Lord-Cochran trophy was as fol- lows: Irwin 21, Dyer 18, Briggs 18, Rhodes 17, O'Donnell 18, Allerd 13, Beckley 14, Ludwig 12. Both races were shot under a sliding handicap. The San Mateo Gun Club have arranged a trophy shoot, the high average in a 100 target race to win. This new club is in a very flourishing condition and holds a shoot once a week. Targets are trapped for all shooters attending for one cent. The scores shot on July 2Sth, in two 25 target races were: Britt 19, Duffy 19, Gracier 13, E. M. Warn 11, H. S. Warn 8. In Initials E. M. Warn 20, Gracier 19, Britt 19. Duffy 17, H. S. Warn 10. The Seattle Gun Club's regular program for this season was finished on August 4th. R. A. Steele was high gun for the Ellis cup and won permanent ownership of the trophy. The ten shoots for the A B and C class medals resulted as follows: Dr. R. A. Steel, 89 per cent; B. L. Mahan SI per cent' and C. T. Marsh 75 per cent. The Dupont cup was won by Dr. Steel and the Seattle Sporting Goods cup by E. E. Ellis, with 93 1-3 per cent. While the grounds will be open for special shoots the remainder of the summer, the first big shoot will be the Southwestern State Association tourna- ment, which will be held some time in November. Saturday, August 17, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 TRADE NOTES. The Eastern Handicap Winner. The winner o£ the Eastern Handicap, which was decided at Boston, Mass., July 18th, under the aus- pices of the Interstate Association, was won by Mr. H. R. Bonser of Cincinnati, Ohio, who broke 93 out of 100 from 18 yards. Mr. Bonser used "New E. C." (Improved), a powder that holds practically every long run of any note that has been made either in competition or in practice. The following are a few of its records: World's record, 419 straight, made by W. R. Crosby at Canton, Ohio, June 14-15, 1905. Longest run made in 1905, 348 straight, made by W. D. Stannard at Chicago, September 8-9. 1906. Second longest run made in 1906. 296 straight, made by W. R. Crosby. Longest run made in a tournament in 1906, 256 straight, made by W. H. Heer. Three-in-One. We are informed that the sales of that famous oil, "3 in One," have moved up at such a lively rate that the manufacturers, the G. W. Cole Company, have found it necessary to move to more commodious quar- ters. The New York offices have been changed from the Washington Life Building to the new 42 Broad- way Building. The new offices occupy the larger part of the third floor of a wing of this building. The history of "3 in One" has been one of expansion. Starting with a one-room factory in Asbury Park eleven years ago, the business rapidly outgrew the manufacturing facilities at that location. The factory was moved to Rahway, N. J., into a fine new build- ing. Within the past year the factory capacities have been doubled by additions to this building. "3 in One," which is said to be the original and only oil compound for lubricating, cleaning, polish- ing and preventing rust, was first discovered in a semi-accidental way by the G. W. Cole Company, who are and have been the sole manufacturers of the same since it was first put on the market. In writ- ing for samples address " the company at 154 New street, New York. Du Pont Smokeless Honors. That the Du Pont Company can point with pride to the outcome of the Grand American Handicap tournament at Chicago, June 18-21, 1907, is beyond question. The trophy and the first eight moneys in the Amateur Championship event went to men who shot their shotgun smokeless powder. A special- ly notable feature is the fact that in the Amateur Championship over 79 per cent of the total purse went to those who preferred to shoot Du Pont smoke- less to any other powder. At the Southern Handicap tournament, held at Richmond, Va., May 8-10, George S. McCarty of Philadelphia, shooting Du Pont smokeless, won the trophy and first money of the Southern Handicap; second and third moneys of the same event were also won by shooters who used Du Pont smokeless. In addition to the above the shooters using the same powder won first, second, third and fourth amateur averages and also first, second and third general averages. The win of any championship is always something to be proud of, for the reason that in such evtnts everybody stands on the same mark, and therefore the win itself is very significant. Du Pont smoke- less has now to its credit eleven State championships won during the current year. The high amateur average was captured by Mr. Dell Cooper of Bellingham, Wash., with a Winchester Pump gun. A Clean Sweep. It was a glorious clean-up the shooters of Winches- ter goods made at the first tournament of the West- ern Washington Gun Club Association, held at Ta- coma, Wash., May 29th and 30th. The cup offered by the Seattle Sporting Goods Company, and con- tested for on the opening day was captured by Mr. H. A. Roberts of Centralia, Wash., after shooting off a tie with Mr. James McLaughlin of Seattle. Both Mr. Roberts and Mr. McLaughlin shot the Winchester "Leader" shells, the shells that always shoot. Mr. Roberts also walked off with the Individual Cham- pionship medal and the Du Pont trophy, thus annex- ing all three trophies shot for at this tournament. The high expert average of the tournament was made by Mr. Harry Ellis of Portland, Oregon, with a Winchester Pump gun and "Leader" shells. Peters Points. At the Fourth of July tournament given by the Richmond, Va., Gun Club high amateur average was won by Mr. Stearns, and second amateur average by Mr. Simms, both using Peters shells. Mr. Stearns also won the Parker Gun Handicap, breaking 21 out of 25 from the 20-yard mark. The Hunter trophy was won by Mr. Hammond with Peters shells. T. H. Keller Jr. was second professional, making almost a clean sweep with this popular ammunition. L. I. Wade, shooting Peters factory loads, won high general average at Paris, Texas, July 4th, scor- ing 138 ex 150. At Memphis, Tenn., July 4th, J. L. Canale won high amateur average and Messrs. H. J. Borden and H. E. Posten won first and second professional aver- ages respectively by using Peters factory loaded shells. Mr. Harry N. Hall outshot all the professionals and amateurs at the Thomasville, Ga., tournament Puly 4th and 5th, losing only 23 out of 400, and shooting Peters shells. On the same dates at Mt, Sterling, Ky., Mr. M. J. Maryott won high profes- sional average, breaking 398 ex 420, and Mr. Wool- folk Henderson high amateur average, breaking 396 ex 420. At the July 4th tournament at Kansas City, Mo., Mr. William Veach won high professional average, breaking 96 ex 100 with Peters factory loaded shells. On June 25th a team of nine men, representing the Greenville, O., Gun Club, shot a race with a like team selected from the members of the Trenton, Ohio, Gun Club, and the Greenville boys won by sixteen targets. Seven of the nine members on this team used Peters factory loaded shells, including Mr. A. W. Kirby, who broke 99 ex 100 and had a run of 73 straight At Roanoke, Va., July 4th, Mr. H. O. Humphreys of Bedford City, Va., won high average with 94 per cent, shooting Peters Ideal shells. Mr. Neaf Apgar won high average at Newark, N. J., July 6th, scoring 141 out of 150 with Peters shells. A TRIBUTE TO THE FATTED CALF. In all the wide world of cattle there is nothing so beautiful as a well fat- ted calf. No matter whether it is des- tined to develop into the blue ribbon queen of the show yard or the quant and bony yellow teer of the dray and dusty cactus lands of Mexico, the well nourished calf is a thing of beauty and as such should be a joy. Yet in all the broad bovine domain there is nothing so traitorously abused as the calf. Note that line of Angus beau- ties in the arena, all as fit as hands can make them. See that band of range-bred Shorthorn-Hereford crosses ready to be shipped to the corn belt — well bred, deep in rib, broad of back, with a well finished lok about them. There you have the limits of artifice at the hands of man and of nature's work on the wind-swept plains. Between the two there is a great gulf fixed, a gulf that so far has seemed too wide for bridging, but which nevertheless must soon be bridged. Look now on the farms of the corn belt and the older States which do not grow much corn. The fatted calf is the exception. See there below that stunted willow, that group of poor little pot-bellied calves wane of countenance, pitably thin, prodigious of paunch, herding close together for momentary relief from the pestilent flies. Nothing to eat to speak of, nothing to drink but perchance a lit- tle muddy fluid from a green scummed puddle, nothing to*live on but a bucket or two of sour clabbor, such is the daily fare of thousands upon thou- sands of calces born on the best land in the world, and yet we wonder why we do not breed more good native cat- tle, why we have to go so often to the range men for our feeders that will win ribbons in the show ring. Turn now to the calf pens at any one of the great markets during the season when the calf crop runs. Of all the manifestations of man's inhu- manity to the brute creation there you will find as fragrant an example as may be named. The perpetual plaintive cry tells of hunger and misery and suffering, of a ruthless sacrifice by man to the god of false economy. Cruelty this is, pure and simple, yet in so trite a form as al- most to pass unnoticed. Yet always do we hear this question: "What would you do? It does not pay to feed them milk. They cannot eat anything else." That is where the false economy comes in. It does not pay to feed them milk to make them marketable at a descent price. It does not pay always to banish cruelty from our farms. It pays to get the best out of anything we may have. All hail the fatted calf, be he scrub or otherwise beef or dairy breed. He is a thing of beauty and a lesson in himself, and his lesson is the appre- ciation of the eternal fitness of things by the man who bred him and fattened him. The possibilities of the matured animal are all involved in the new born calf. It is not the spirit that sacrifices the bawling vealer and con- demns the stock calf to hungry con- finement in a prison yard that keeps and spreads the scrub abroad in this great land. The fatted calf embodies in its beautiful rounded freshness the forward stride of progress, which is founded first in real manliness, then in intelligence, an lastly in true con- ception of values. A change is at hand, the ranges will soon cease to yield their teeming quota year by year to pull the corn-belt farmer from the slough into which his slip-shot methods have plunged him. We must breed more and better calves, and the way lies through the pedigreed bull and proper care. All hail the fatted calf. — Breeders Gazette. say, how is one to get a big solid horse with lots of weight and power and have him short. No, I would have him comparatively long from the point of his shoulders to the point of his hip, but I would have him short in the back, compared with his length on the lower line, and you can get that by having a pretty long hip and having a shoulder with some slope. Then I want a medium sized head, with a large bold eye standing well on the outside of the head, leaving a good width between the eyes, which I would have well rounded out. I would have it full from the eyes up to the ears, giving lots of room for the brain, for we want brains in the horse as well as in the man or woman. I would have medium sized ears, pretty well apart on top of the horse's head. WOVEN WIRE NOT DOG PROOF. HORSE CHARACTERISTICS. George McKerrow gives his idea of what a horse should be like to suit his taste. This is what he says: First, he must have a good, broad, flat knee and a wide hock. I am most particular about the hock joint of any on the horse; fully as particular as about the sloping pasterns. Why? The hock joint has to stand the hardest strain of any joint in your horse when youput him at hard work. I want it wide from the rear to the front. I want it comparatively thin, flat and clean the other way through, especi- ally free from any looseness of joint and from puffiness and meatiness. I want the tendons large both below the knee and above. I want him well muscled on the gaskins and up over the croup, and I do especially want him well covered with muscle over the loin. To my mind the next place that receives the hardest strain after the hock is the loin. Besides there are two very vital organs over these loins, the kid- neys, that need to be well covered with muscles. I want a short back, but as you Herbert Littlefield of Wells, Me., determined to make a practical test of the plan for fencing out the dogs from his flock, which is frequently recommended by those who object to having dogs kept within bounds. About one mile of first-class quality wire fence was recently put up by Mr. Littlefield, the most careful attention being given to making it dog proof, but without avail. A few nights ago dogs got through or dug under it and killed hs entire flock of sixteen sheep, with the exception of one Iamb. Some of the strongest sheep were found still alive, horribly torn and mangled, but died soon after being found. Commenting upon the above news item the Maine Farmer says: This slaughter knocks the last argument flat which some have been using to prove that sheep should be protected from dogs by fencing with woven wire, but a dog out for mutton and the en- joyment of the killing will go under, over or through almost any barricade, as frequently proved by the cases where they contrive to get into pad- docks and sheep pens close to farm buildings which were thought to be dog proof. cool day for this work. The pigs should first be caught, and this is a somewhat difficult problem without running them down. This will heat up the pigs blood and then they are in no condition to operate on. If you have a corner fenced pig tight, where you feed them, just shut them in while they eat and then you have them all. When you are ready to begin work take a panel of fence or a few boards and confine them tightly in one corner where they can not move about and then you can pick them up one by one as desired. Do not attempt to pick out the sow pigs first, but throw out as you come to them. If you have many to cas- trate it is best to have one man pick them out and hand them to the sec- ond man that holds them on their back between his knees while the third man does the operating. The operator should have two good, sharp knives for the work and a man to keep them in good repair or re- sharpen while the work is going on. The idea is to have help enough so that the pigs will not be confined more than half an hour at least. They will worry and fret and be apt to get very much heated if confined too long. Four men can, in this way, with everything handy, castrate tie boar pigs in a flock of a hundred in thirty minutes if they are onto their job and do their work well. A dish with a little carbolic acid and water should stand handy to dip the knife in after each operation and a weak solution of carbolic acid and water thrown into the cuts when the work is finished. CASTRATING PIGS. An exchange treating on this sub- ject says: There is only one time in a pig's life when it can be castrated without a setback. This is before it is weaned or while it is running with its mother. If the operation is rightly performed and- the pigs are given clean beds they will then get along with no appreciable setback. It is good practice to choose a The amount of butter a cow can be made to produce during a year great- ly depends upon the attention received previous to and the month following calving and in saying this we have in mind the cows that calve in the early fall. Three hundred pounds of butter yearly is a good production and this is a possibility in the alfalfa country. It makes dairying profitable. Two hundred pounds is more than the too little for a cow kept for dairying average farm cow produces but is purposes, although it might answer very well among the range cows of the horseback farmers. If dairying at all, aim for the 300-pound mark. Over seventy-five per cent of it comes from proper care and feed. Care is required every day of the year but as we said in the beginning, the month before and the month following calving are the most important. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 17, 1907. A WOMAN'S WAY OF FEEDING COWS. At a meeting in the interests of dairying a successful dairy woman ot Indiana said: "We consider silage the most eco- nomical of all food stuffs, as well as the least trouble to feed. Bran we vnd the most expensive, and we wish for the day when a satisfactory sub- stitute for it can be produced on our farms. But this far along anything to take the place of bran seems to be in the experimental stage in Indiana, and we find that to dispense with it, even when the cows are on pasture, generally results in a loss of butter of more value than the cost of the bran. "We began January 4th last to keep account by weight of all the feed our ten cows ate in seven days, with these results: The average daily ration, fed in two feeds, was forty pounds silage, five pounds bran, five pounds clover hay and six pounds corn stover, or all the stover they would eat up clean; the bran was fed according to quan- tity of milk, six pounds being the most fed to any one cow. The cost of one week's feed for all wos: Silage, $3.50; bran. $2.85; clover hay, $1.47; stover, 42 cents; total, $8.24. "The price of silage was estimated at $2.50 per ton, bran, $16; clover hay, $6; stover, $2. The butter sold dur- ing the seven days was fifty-eight pounds, which, at 29 cents a pound, amounted to $16.82 for the week; and deducting the cost of production left $S.5S, or $2.04 for each dollar ex- pended on feed. The amount of milk produced was 1,147 pounds; food cost of 100 pounds of milk, 72 cents; for one pound of buter, 14 1-5 cents; esti- mated value of skim milk at 20 cents per 100 pounds, $2. We are aware the amount of milk and butter is small, and only the good price received for the finisred product leaves us a fair margain of profit. "However, our herd, then numbering eleven cows, produced an average of 290 pounds butter during the last year, which sold for $77.82 for each cow, and counting the cost of food for a year at $38.60, left us $39.22. Skim milkwe count worth $10 a cow more, leaving the heifer, calves and manure against the cost of labor. Then we must remember there is a wide differ- ence between selling the crops off the farm and in giving them to the cows at market value, to be returned to the land in the shape of manure, where- with to feed next year's corn crop. Then again by the aid of the skim milk we can, with careful feeding, put our fat hogs on the market twice each year, weighing anywhere from 200 to 240 pounds at from five to six months old, a result we could not pre- tend to reap without the skim milk. Also we must mention the heifer calves growing into cows at an early age to enlarge and improve our dairy herd. We have said nothing of the weekly trips through all weather to sell our produce, nor of all the trials and vexations which attend dairying, but with all these things considered, we think we are fairly well compen- sated by the cow, both for her food and for our trouble." A "balanced ration is simply a state- ment of the results of experiments and observation. No fixed standard can really be laid down for all condi- tions and the feeder must come down to his own good judgment. WHAT NEXT? The history of poultry in America since the middle of the last century is the story of the rise to promincence, followed by total or partial eclipse of many varieties of fowls, and the con- tinued prominence of a very few varie- ties; but even those varieties that have obtained the strongest standing with the public have never attained even an approach to an exclusive posi- tion, and the most meritorious and best adapted to general needs can never steadily maintain a position of equal prominence economically and in the fancy. The reasons for this are to be sought in people, not in the fowls or any natural lav s governing the duration of their qualities. There is a popular imprsssioi that varieties, stocks and :- owls will inevitably change and deteriorate in time and that new breeds and varieties must come if standards of productiveness and vigor are to be maintained. This fallacy is frequently preached by those who ought to know better. New varieties generally will probably average bet- ter in many respects (uniformity in "fancy points" excepted), than old varieties. The reason for this is that a new variety is generally bred for some years by a limited number of skilled breeders who realize that to obtain a footing among others a new variety of fowls must havce pro- nounced merit. Popular varieties of fowls are bred by thousands who know practically nothing of breeding princi- ples, and by hundreds of good breed- ers who rely too much on the reputa- tion of the variety, and upon the sup- posed fixedness of characters, and so become careless in selecting. As a result of these conditions there often comes times in the life of a popular variety of fowls when average results with it are discouraging in comparison with those from fowls less widely distributed and really of no greater merit. This fact, and a gen- eral disposition to try new breeds, work together to bring new breeds into prominence. As we glance over the long list of varieties that within a quarter of a century have enjoyed some measure of popular favor, it seems to us that this history shows no fowi so good that it could hold first position unchal- lenged, and none that might not make a strong bid for popularity in the ab- sence of a more attractive novelty. And looking over the field to-day we wonder what is to follow the Rhode Island Red, which seems to have passed the crest of its wave of popu- larity, and the Columbian Wyandotte, which is now making considerable headway. ' We have quite exhausted the possibilities of color and outline suggested by recognized standards. Are we to have something wholly new in color combinations, or will someone produce and popularize fowls not of the dominant "American" type? MILKING MACHINE IS A SUCCESS. No. other utensil in connection with dairying has received so much atten- tion from inventors as has the churn. Most efforts along this line have been to get a churn that would annihilate time. The thirty to forty minutes spent in churning has seemed a pro- digious waste to the hustling invent- ors and hence the one-minute churn has been the goal. In round numbers, more patents have been issued on churns than any other one thing. A careful analysis of the average dairy- man will reveal one or more relics of this kind, due to the persuasive powers of an agent who had con- vinced him that he was foolish in spending so much time at the churn. In spite of all this activity for an im- proved article, the greater number of churns in use to-day are either of the old-fashioned dasher type or the equal- ly old revolving barrel or box churn or its later modification, the combined churn and worker. Of these types the barrel churn is by far the best. Taking the barrel churn as best for the farm buttermaker, he should know how to get the most out of it. In this form of churn the concussions of the cream necessary to do the work is secured by the fall of the cream as the churn is revolved. The faster the revolution the greater the num- ber of concussions a minute will be secured. But if the churn is whirled so fast that the centrifugal force creat- ed holds the cream from falling no churning will take place. A writer in The Medical Writer says: "Other things being equal, the milk of a cow which gives a large quantity is preferable to that of a cow giving a small quantity. The for- mer is sure. to have a rugged consti- tution, good digestive power, depth of respiration and good physiological traits. A phlegmatic temperament in the animal is desirable." The chicken crop is considered by the average poultry raiser as a small issue, hardly worthy of consideration or deserving of thoughtful attention, and, true to the law of compensation, fowls under such management yield no more profit than is commensurate with what has been accorded them. The demonstrations of the milking machine at the farmers' congress at- tracted large numbers to the veterin- ary building, where the exhibition was given. In the words of Prof. Alvord of the college, "from the numerous attempts to construct a mechanical cow milker there has at last been evolved a machine which is practical. This machine, so simple that it would seem that almost any one could have devised it in a day, is the result of fifty years' work by inventors of America, Great Britain and Australia." At the congress it has been possible, of course, only to show that cows can be milked by machinery. This is the first public demonstration in the State, jvith cows from the college herd milked in this way for the first time. The cows made no objection to the operation, not even the old dun cow whom the stable hands introduced as a "kicker." For the result of continued use of the machines reference may be made to the experience of H. B. Gurler of Chicago and other dairymen in the north, to the Kansas Experiment Sta- tion, bulletin 140, to the Department at Washington, bulletin "The Milking Machine as a Factor in Dairying," and in Texas to Alexander Sinclair of San Antonio, who has used the machine for a year and a half, and who con- ducted the demonstration at the farm- ers' congress. The Agricultural and Mechanical College has purchased an outfit, which will shortly be installed. It is accepted as proven, and be- yond the experimental stage, that in the hands of intelligent and conscien- tious operators the cow milker is a practical machine, saving labor, pro- ducing clean milk and not injuring the cows, either in flow of milk or in physical harm to udder and teats. Briefly described, a vacuum pipe ex- tends above the cows, to which pipe a hose may be attached between each pair of cows; a machine consisting of can, pulsator and teat cup is placed and connected with the vacuum pipe, air is exhausted from the can, into which milk is drawn by intermittent suction through the teat cups, which by means of rubber mouthpieces clasp the teats firmly and impart to the teats by the suction a movement ex- actly like that made by the calf. Each machine milks two cows at once. One man can operate three machines, and can milk thirty to forty cows per hour. o THE CATTLE INDUSTRY. There is no branch of farming that may be said to be of more importance to the tiller of the soil or to the pub- lic than the raising of cattle and much of the prosperity of the country at large depends upon this industry. Recognizing this fact the Depart- ment of Agriculture has devoted every effort to discovering means and methods for preventing and curing the most prevalent diseases, and Texas fever, blackleg and other ail- ments which claimed their victims by thousands are no longer dreaded by the up-to-date farmer and stock raiser, who keeps himself informed of what Government experts and scientists are doing for his benefit. Agricultural collges in various States are conducting or have con- ducted experiments to determine what feeds or what combination of feeds makes the greatest gain at the least possible cost and have formulated tables of balanced rations composed of different kinds of forage and grains so that the farmer may choose what he can grow or what can be bought at the smallest price in his locality. Other experiments have been made which have proven conclusively at what age the greatest gain may be made for the food consumed and even the least progressive farmer now should know what it pays to turn his steers into beef as soon as possible. The baby beef, which is one of our twentieth century products, is the re- sult of this knowledge. Yet other experiments have been conducted to show the superiority of one breed over another for making beef at the least possible cost of pro- duction and the farmer who wants to head the procession is now too wise to fill his feed lots with the scrubs and nondescripts of a genera- tion ago; instead he selects the Angus, Shorthorns or Herefords, whether rais- ing them himself or buying them from his neighbors. The short courses at his agricultural college and the live stock and farm journals have taught him the true beef form, and all calves that do not conform to that type find their way to market at an early age before they have an opportunity to consume much of the feed which can be put to better use in producing "prime beef," so much sought after at high prices. Enthusiastic breeders with means at command have introduced into their herds the best blood obtainable in foreign countries, and offer at a nomi- nal cost to diffuse this blood through the herds of the country, and the number of pure bred cattle in the country is great enough to warrant their sale at prices so reasonable that no man who is engaged in cattle rais- ing can afford to be without a pure bred sire, at least. With the advantages of to-day in the way of accurate knowledge regard- ing the business, there is no reason why cattle raising should not be as profitable on the high priced farm of the present day as it was years ago, when free range was the rule, providing the farmer and stockman study their own interests. Warranted to give satisfaction. GOMBALLT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM A safe, speedy and positive cure (or 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 HI MAX REMEDY for Rhen- mutiini, Sprains, Sore Throat, eta,, it Is invaluable. Every bottle of Caustic Balaam sold Is Warranted to pive satisfaction. Price S 1 •••<► per bottle. Sold by drupeists, or sent by ex- press, charges paid, with full directions for iu use. Send for descriptive circulars, testimo- nials, etc. Address THE UWMtJCE-'WILLIiMS COMPANY, Cleveland, 0V ^^ ^^^aj WEJ 1^1 PAY* T/bl BANK BY MAIL This strong bank with assets over TWELVE MILLION DOL- LARS solicits your account. We pay 4 per cent on Savings De- posits. Send for our booklet "D" "Banking by Mail" — it will interest you and show you how to make more money. California Safe Deposit and Trust Company California and Montgomery Sts., SAN FRANCISCO, California. W. HIGGINBOTTOM Live Stock Auctioneer Office With E. Stewart & Co., 297 Valencia St., S. F. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno, Cal. Write for Terms and Dates. Saturday, August 17, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 The mammoth Bronze is the most popular turkey of the present time he- cause it is hardy, handsome and cap- able of attaining a large size, some tonis tipping the scales at titty or more pounds live weight. The Bronze tur- key retains its wandering instincts and is especially adapted to running in large alfalfa fields. Several other breeds of turkeys also have admirers. Second to the Bronze in popualrity is the White Holland. This is a very handsome white fowl with black beard and red neck and head. It possesses a new trait for the turkey, that of domesticity. So tame is it and so lit- tle inclined to wander that many are the flocks kept upon small farms. The Narragansetts, Buff, Slate and Black or Norfolks are not so widely known except in certain localities where a few good flocks happen to be raised. The latest variety is known as the Bourbon Red, which is quite hand- some. When young they are a light red or buff, but as they grow older, and especially after they molt, they are a darker color. The toms are a deep chestnut or a mahogany red, the females being somewhat lighter. The body feathers of the toms have a very narrow edge or fringe of black, while the feathers of the hens are commonly edged with white. Both males and females have white wings "and a few specimens have white tils, but the larger number have black tails like their bodies. They are sus- ceptible to training and may be edu- cated to stay around the barn like chickens, if desired. Lice are easy to raise with hogs, but they are not profitable. LTNWOOB W. MAKES LOB SALE. Two handsome young mares by Lyn- wood W.. dam by Shadeland Onward; next dam by Hamlet. Full sisters, one four and one five years old. Good size and weigh nearly 1100 pounds each. Well broken, both single and double. The five-year-old is a bay with star and snip in the face, while the four-year-old is a dark sorrel with silver mane and tail, white stockings behind and strip In face. For price and further particu- lars, audress B. L. MTJEPHTT. Sebasta- pol, Cal. Bull Terriers For Sale Brood Bitches in whelp, proven pro- ducers of winners and puppies by well known winners. Address J. I. SFABBOW, 805 York St., at 20th St., (Silkwood Kennels) San Francisco. POINTERS and ENGLISH SETTERS TRAINED AND BROKEN Broken Dogs and Well Bred Puppies fcr sale. Address E. VALENCIA, 212 North Brown St., Napa, 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 Mateo. FOB SALE — SEABCKME 2:21. By Searchlight 2 : 03 *4 . dam Wanda 2:14 by Eros. A handsome seal brown gelding, six years old, 16.1 hands high, weight 1200 lbs. Good-gaited trotter, has been a mile at Pleasanton this spring in 2:16, with the last half in 1:05. Will make a high-class roadster or matinee horse. Gentle disposition and good headed and afraid of nothing on the road. Is absolutely sound, without a blemish. For full particulars address H. OLSEH". 814 B St., Haywards. Cal. McKINNEY MABE FOB SALE. Five-year-old, by McKinney 2:11%, first dam by Bay wood, he by Nutwood; second dam by Geo. M. Patehen Jr. 33; third clam by Owendale, he by William- son's Belmont; fourth dam Winter's mare Nellie by Gray Eagle. With six weeks' work over the Brace half-mile track, near Santa Clara, on July 31st, Mr. P. W. Hodges drove this mare a quarter in 34 seconds, a half in 1:12 and the full mile in 2:27^ on a heavy track. This is a high-class mare and she has improved every week. She surely looks like a 2:10 trotter. For further particu- lars apply to or address, THOS. A. CAR- ROLL. 184 West Santa Clara St., San Jose, Cal. IMPORTED HiCKlTEY STALLIONS At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER, West Orange, N. J CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit is- sued, available in all the large cities of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the fire of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in fire and burglar proof steel vaults. STOCK EVENT OF THE YEAR For the Pacific Coast SHORT HORNED CATTLE and BERKSHIRE SWINE Owned and bred by Judge Carroll Cook of San Francisco, Cal. Auction Sale of Pure Bred Registered Stock at CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR Sale to take place on STATE AGRICULTURAL GROUNDS, at SACRA- MENTO, CAL., at 10 A. M., on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 1907. Write for Catalogue FRED H. CHASE & CO., Auctioneers 478 Valencia Street Awarded Gold Medal at California State Fair, 1892. Every hurae owner vpho values his stock -should constantly have a supply of it on hand. It im- proves nnd keeps stock in the pink of condition. Ask your grocers or dealers for it. Positively cures Lolic, Scouring nnd Indigestion. Manhattan Food Co., C. P. Kertel," Pres., 1001-1003 E. 14th St., Oakland, Cal. AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERT TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN." Wanted- San Francisco FOB SALE AT PLEASAITTON. Five-year-old pacing- Stallion. Can step a mile in 2:13 or "better, and a quarter in 30 seconds. Sired by Chas. Derby, first dam Mon- ico by McKinney, second fern by Direc- tor, third dam by Hawthorne, fourth dam hy Black Hawk. This horse is sound, gentle, and can be seen any time this month at J. R. Albertson's stable at the Pleasanton race track. A. C SEIPPEE, 247 W. Fremont St., Stock- ton, Cal. JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. WANTED. A Handsome, Stylish Carriage Horse. Any color but grey. Must be 15.3 hands high. Good action. Free driver. Well broken; to be driven double or single. Address, JOHN WEBSTEB, Care Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco NEW SULKY FOR SALE A brand new McMurray Sulkey — "best grade — never been tmcrated. Call or address F. W. HELLET, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco FOR SALE Matinee Wagon, $100 COST $250 — GOOD AS NEW. 1126 Park Ave., Fark Street Station, Alameda, Gal. CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — in — HALFTONES AND LINE ENGRAVING Artistic Designing. 141 Valencia St. San Francisco SHOE BOILS Are Hard to Cure, yet /yjsoRBiNE will remove them and leave nc blemish. Does not blister or re- move tue hair. I'urtrs any puff or swelling. Horse can be worked. S2.00 per bottle, delivered. Book B-C Free. ABSOKI5IJJE, JR. for mankind, gl.00 per bottle. Cures Boils, Bruises, Old Sores, Swellings. Vixicose Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele. Allays Pain W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield, Mass. For Sale by — Langley & 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. THE HORSEMAN'S HANDBOOK contents: CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF STALLIONS -The Stall— Pad- dock —Food— Diseases— Exercise— Grooming — Serving Alares— Amount of Service. CARE AND MANAGEMERT OF BROOD MARES— Getting mares in foal— Care during Pregnancy— Abortion— Foaling— Time When Mare is Due— In Season Again— Weaning Colt— Period of Gestation Table. BREAKING AND DEVELOPING OF C0LT8— Care of Colt— Ed- ucating— Feeding— Care of Growing Feet- Breaking to Drive— Developing, Shoeing and Booting. MANAGEMENT OF CAMPAIGNIRS— How to Keep the Race Horse in Condition and Keyed Up for a Eaee. CARE OF THE FEET— Booting and Shoeing— Bonner's and Berry's \ lews. IARE OF THE HORSE IN SICKNESS— Some Brief, Simple Rules and Remedies. 6A1TIRG AND BAUNCIH9- Correction of Faulty Gaits etc. -= ANIMAL TAMING AND TRAIHIHe— Methods Employed by Gentry in Overcoming Wild Instincts of the Horse and Teaching Him to Learn. STATISTICS— Championship Records of every class —Leading Sires of 2:30 speed— Time of Fastest Miles by Quarters— List of High Priced Horses —List of Horse Associations and Registers- List of Horse Journals— List of Books on the Horse— Table of all stake winners. Conditions and Dates of Payments on all Futurities, etc. AMERICAN TROTTING RULES— The Complete Rules gov- erning Harness Racins with Index, Officially Signed by Secretary W. H. Knight, also the betting rules. USEFUL INFORMATION— Rules for Admission to Stan- chirrl Rriiisti.TS. Rules for Lnvincoi.it Tracks— —Treatment of Horse's Teeth— How to Groom a Horse— About Clipping Horses— Where to Buy Specialties for Horsemen, etc. „„,__( Paper Cover 50c PRICE \ Leatherette Cover $1 ADDRESS .eTHE-H0/? »^%P^ Registered U. 3. Patent Office **^^«j SPAVIN CURE Vail & Gates are the largest cattlemen in the country, owning two big ranches in California, the largest in Arizona and a large one in the "Pan Handle" of Texas. Everyone in the cattle country knows this firm. VAIL & GATES Empire Band and Cattle Co. Pacific Coast Agency, Troy Chemical Co. San Francisco, CaL (now at Oakland): Dear Sir — Mr. Vail instructed me to have shipped to him by express two bottles of "Save-the-Horse," some of which he has had and tried here with great success. We will appreciate your attention to this matter. Very respect- fully yours (Signed), ALEX. MILLS. "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. 35.00 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 Dealers or Express Paid. Troy Chemical Co. Binghamton, N.Y. Formerly Troy. N. Y. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. John Barduhn, formerly of the Thurlow Block John Kavanagh, formerly of the Palace Hotel Kavanagh & Barduhn Merchant Tailors 1124 Golden Gate Avenue, Between Buchanan and "Webster Sts.. San Francisco, CaL Agents and Correspondents wanted In every town, on tue Pacific Coast for the Breeder and Sportsman. COLTS AND BROODMARES FOR SALE. Miss Horgan, winner of the Morgan Futurity Stake for yearlings last year, by Sidmoor 2:17^, out of a producing dam. Yearlings, two and three-year-olds by Sidmoor out of producing dams, and broodmares that are producers and stinted to Sidmoor 2:17%. These mares are by Alcona, Dexter Prince and other good sires. These horses can be seen at the Concord race track. For further information address JOHN OTT or ED. WALKER, Concord, Cal. GOOD STALLION FOB SALE. BREEDER & SPORTfUAN. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Young Monterey 2:21, pacing. Can show two minute speed when in condi- tion. Is sound, bay in color, sure foal getter, eight years old. Is sire of Bay Monty, three-year-old record 2:23 on half-mile track. All his colts show speed and are good size. Toung Mon- terey is by Monterey 2:09*4. first dam by TValdstein, second dam by Grand Moor, third dam by Norfolk. For price apply to S. COMISTO, Ferndale, Cal. STOCK GET JUST ENOUGH AT THE RIGHT TIME. C0MPRE55ED PURE 5ALT BRICK5. AND PATENT FEEDER5. No wi5te.no neglect.all convenience. Yourdtalerhisit. Write us for the booh. BELMONT STABLE SUPPLY CO. PATENTEES MANUFACTURER* Broohlyn, 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 17, 1907, GRAND AMERICAN HONORS s z . ^ * - -__ - ^*. * _ - - - . — : 9 9 9 9 9 AT CHICAGO, JUNE 18 to 21, 1907 * i £ First Professional and tie for first place in the Grand American Handicap, "by Miles J. Maryott, 96 ex 100. 4 Second Amateur (tie) in Grand American Handicap, by T. E. Graham, 95 ex 100. £ Third (tie) in Grand American Handicap, H. E. Poston, 94 ex 100. 4 First Professional Average (tie), L. I. Wade, 99 ex 100. 4 First Amateur Average (tie), C. D. Linderman, 98 ex 100. £ Second Amateur (tie) in Preliminary Handicap, J. R. Graham and T. E. Graham, both scoring 95 ex 100. ■ Two out of Five men on the winning Championship Team, J. R. Graham and H. M. Clark. tf Third (tie) in Amateur Championship, J. R. Graham, 186 ex 200. €> Fourth (tie) in Professional Championship, H. TV. Kahler, 1S6 ex 200. ? 5 9 5 9 9 9 I 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 THE ABOVE SCOEES ATTEST TEE SUPERIOR SHOOTING QUALITIES OF PETERS FACTORY LOADED SHELLS The HUNTER ONE-TRIGGER WON THE GRAND AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. The contest was open to the world. Ask for our new Art Catalogue in colors. THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Fulton, N. Y. McMurray - McMurray McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the world Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, 531 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. | Sales Agent for California. McMurray - McMurray WE FOOL THE SUN I The ROSS McMAHON | Awning and Tent Co. § * * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. Camping Outfits for Hunting J and Fishing Trips. * 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. Phone Temporary 2030. ? 1908 Arrangements Have been made so that mares to "McKINNEY" 2:11% Will be accepted at the farm of R. L. Nash, Lexington Ky. m«tnioVlhisBjoi?S .The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. The Old Reliable PARKER GUN STILL WINS At Boston, July 16-17-18, the PARKER GUN in the hands of Horace R. Bowser, of Hartwell. O., won the Eastern Handi- cap, and H. L. Snow, also shooting a PARKER, was second in this important event. The PARKER GUN also won third high average for the three days in the amateur class. The high average in the professional class for the three day?' shooting was won first, second and third with the PARKER GUN in the hands of Fred Gilbert, Tv\ R. Crosby and Lester German. This is certainly a record-breaking list of winnings. Send for catalogue. N. Y. Salesrooms, 32 Warren St. PARKER BROS., - 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. JAMES A. GROVE (R. R. Syer, 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 for the M. and M. and C. of C. Stakes Developed. Patronage and Correspondence Solicited. LAWRENCE STOCK FARM, Lawrence, Santa Clara Co., Cal. CAMPBELL'S EMOLLIC IODOFORM GALL REMEDY IODOFORM GALL REMEDY FOR , HARNESS ISH0ULDERGAHS.BARBEDWIRECUT5./ . CALKS. SCRATCHES AND OTHER wfc&>6ttei»w^w»>»wwwissaaascs&i^^ iHtn>»HM6W>win»m>teiifcifc>&",fcm At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purses were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, California /4W><'sgWWW^>iW^>»>1!|(!iliWj<^WIi>**»**********r-^********r>fc**»: »•»>******■*►•»•» GOLCHER BROS., Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co. GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 « J. Telephone 4 Temporary 1883 4 511 Market St., San Francisco | In the Blue Grass The great son of McKinney, "ELI McKINNEY" (Mat.) 2:17^ Will make the season of 1908 at the farm of R. L. Nash, near Lexington. when writing kindly The Empire City Farms, Cuba, mention this journal r J > > N. Y. ffl mimim. Take It In Time If you have the remedy on hand, and are ready to act promptly, you will find that there is nothing tn the form of Spavins, Splints, Curbs, Windpuffs and Bunches which will not yield promptly and perma- nently to Q Minn's Ointment Ithaa saved thousands of Rood horses from the peddler's cart and the broken- down horse market. Mr. C B. 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C. and use a Remington double-gun, or the modern Autoloader, which loads itself. mmwm«iiwiiw«i -';: Look at these Victories for SELBY SHELLS Tournament held at San Francisco, February 22, 23 and 24, 1907 Result General Tournament held at Fresno, March 3 and 4, 1907 Result General Tournament held at San Francisco, March 10, 1907 Result General Tournament held at Modesto, March 17, 1507 Result General Tournament held at San Francisco, April 14, 1907 Result General Tournament held at Los Angeles, May 4 and 5, 1907 Result General Tournament held at San Francisco, May 10, 11 and 12, 1907 Besult...FrofeBBional Tournament held at Walla Walla, Wash., May IS, 17 and 18, 1907 Result General Tournament held at Sacramento, May 24, 25 and 26, 1907 Result General Tournament held at Tacoma, Wash., Ma? 29, 30, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Gridley, CaL, June 15, 16, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Aberdeen, Wash, July 4, 5, 1907 Besult General High Average F High Average ? High Average P High Average S High Average 5 High Average 5 High Average \ High Average 3 High Average \ High Average \ High Average \ High Average I THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 24, 1907. Fall Stakes — FOB — Fresno, Tulare, Bakersf ield Commencing September 16th, Closing October 12th, 1907. Entries to Close Monday, August 19th, 1907 Entrance 5 per cent of Purse, With an Additional 5 per cent From Money Winners. 9. 10. FBESNO Free-For-All Trot $400 1. 2:14 Class Trot 400 2. 2 :24 Class Trot 400 3. 2 :20 Class Trot for Horses 4. Owned in the Central Califor- nia Circuit 200 2:08 Pace 400 5. 2 :14 Pace 400 6. 2:17 Pace 400 7. 2:20 Pace for Horses Owned in 8. the Central California Cir- cuit 200 2:17 Class Trot 300 9. 2:30 Class Pace 300 10 B. A. POWELL, Secretary, Fresno, Cal. TUX ABE Pree-For-All Trot $400 2:14 Class Trot 400 2:24 Class Trot 400 2 :20 Class Trot for Horses Owned in the Central Califor- nia Circuit 200 2 :08 Face 400 2 :14 Face 400 2 :17 Pace 400 2:20 Face for Horses Owned in the Central California cir- cuit 200 2:17 Class Trot 300 2:30 Class Face 300 w. P. INGWERSON, Secretary, Tulare, Cal. BAKERSFIELD Free-For-All Trot $400 2:14 Class Trot 400 2:24 Class Trot 400 2 :20 Class Trot for Horses Owned in the Central Califor- nia Circuit 200 2:08 Pace 400 6. 2 :14 Face 400 7. 2:17 Pace 400 8. 2:20 Face for Horses Owned in the Central California cir- cuit 200 9. 2:17 Class Trot 300 10 2 :30 Class Face 300 T. H. rOGARTT, Secretary, Eakersfield, Cal. NOTICE. — When Making Your Nominations For Any of the Above Stakes, be Careful to Address Each Secretary in the Circuit, the Names and Addresses of Which are Hereby Given: Fresno, R. A. Powell; Tulare, W. F. Ingwerson; Bakers- field, T. H. Fogarty. GEORGE E. ERLIN, Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH. Mgr. 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San Francisco, Cal. Tel phone Special 2074. EUBBEEOID BOOTING Weather Proof, Acid Proof, Fire Re- sisting. BONESTELL, EICHAF.DSON & CO., 473-485 Sixth St., San Prancisco, Cal. $15,000 in Stakes-First-class mile track Arizona Territorial Fair Phoenix, Ariz., Six Days November 11-17, '07 CONDUCTED BT TIE TEERITOBY OF ARIZONA Entries Close September 15th, 1907 TROTTING and PACING STAKES No. 1 — 2:29 CLASS, TROTTING . .$1000 No. 8 — 2:25 CLASS, PACING $1000 No. 2 — 2:24 CLASS, TROTTING . .$1000 No. 9 — 2:20 CLASS, PACING $1000 No. 3 — 2:19 CLASS, TROTTING. . .$1000 No. 10 — 2:16 CLASS, FACING. . . . .$1000 No. 4 — 2:14 CLASS, TROTTING. . .$1500 No. 11 — 2:12 CLASS, PACING $1000 No. 5—2:11 CLASS, TROTTING S1000 No. 12 — 2:08 CLASS, PACING $1000 No. 6 — 2:08 CLASS, TROTTING ... SI 000 No. 13 — 2:05 CLASS, FACING $1500 No. 7 — FREE-FOR-ALL No. 14 — FREE-FOR-ALL TBOTTING $1000 FACING $1000 ENTRIES CLOSE on SEPTEMBER 15t.li. 1907. Horses may he entered at any time before September 15th and any record made by horses after they have "been entered will he no bar, all horses not entered September 15th must he eligible upon that date. Horses entered prior to September 15th, can he declared out on September 15th by written notice to the Superintendent of Speed, and a payment of three per cent. Rules of the American Trotting Association to govern, except as otherwise provided. For entry blanks or further information, address: SHIRLEY CHRISTY, Supt of Speed, Phoenix, Arizona AIR CUSHION PADS 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. No Slipping ! SEE THAT CUSHION? ji Order through yonrhorse-shoer I Revere Rubber Co sol: ? Boston. ..r.VFACTUKE. J San Francisco Order | by [ "NAME"! WE F. EGAN, M. R. C. V. S. TETEBIKABY SURGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner Webster and Chestnut Streets, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. W. HIG-GINBOTTOM LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEER Office With E. Stewart & Co., 297 Valencia St., S. F. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno, Cal. Write for Terms and Dates. 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 breeding1 stock. Correspondence so United. Agents and Correspondents wanted in every town on the Pacific Coast for the Breeder and Sportsman. Fred Mast Successor to Zibbell & Son THE AVENUE STABLE. 672-680 11th Ave., one block north of Chutes. A nice line of New Livery ; Lar ge. 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 sal" 5 mm CAPSULES AflV< CO Saturday, August 24, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN (Established 1882.) P. W. KELLET, 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 Postofflce. Terms— One Tear $3; Six Months J1.75; Three Months S1 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. A PACING MARE that looks like a future two- minute performer has appeared on the California Circuit this year. Inferlotta is her name, and start- ing in her first race at San Diego in July she has improved at every start until in her fourth race she stepped a second heat over the Santa Rosa track in 2:04% and could have gone faster. This is a great showing, and California having produced the first two-minute trotter and the sire of the" only other trotter to get within that magic circle may also be the first State to produce a two-minute pacing mare. Inferlotta is a small mare, weighing probably 850 pounds, and can pace a half-mile in a minute any time she is turned round on a good track. She is one of the best bred pacers living. Her sire, Interna 2:15^4, is a pacer with two-minute speed, and he is by that great pacer and four-year-old champion of his time, Diablo 2:09%, who has sired more 2:15 pacers than any horse living The dam of Inferlotta is Carlotta Wilkes, by Charley Wilkes 2:21%. Car- lotta Wilkes is one of the greatest broodmares on the famous Santa Rosa Stock Farm. She has pro- duced uesides Inferlotta 2:04%, Carlokin 2:13%, Volita 2:15% and Mary Dillon 2:24, a mare "that has already shown Millard Sanders a mile in 2:08% since he took her East. The second dam of Infer- lotta is Aspasia, dam of four in the list, by Alcan- tara 2:23, and her third dam is a great broodmare by Clark Chief 89. With such breeding as this, a faultless gait and supreme gameness, there is every reason to predict for her a two-minute record in the near future. She is six years old, sound as a newly milled coin, and with the limited training she has had. cannot have reached the limit of her speed. Her trainer, Mr. C. T. Hewitt, has handled her well so far and if anybody can fit her for a two- minute mile and drive her to that record, he can and we hope he may do it. SONOMA GIRL has been sold for $30,000 to Miss Lotta Crabtree, the famous actress, who delighted Californians many years ago, and who gave to this city the drinking fountain, located at the junction of Kearny and Market streets, where it has doubt- less slaked the thirst of millions of pedestrians since it was erected there. This is the largest price paid for a trotter in many a day, and while it is not more than the great mare is worth, it is a good sale for Mr. Springer and his partner, Mr. McLaugh- lin. They have won close to the same amount in purses and wagers since taking the mare East, and have now received this figure for her just as she is beginning to train off a little and lose her races. That Sonoma Girl with a little rest and care will round to and trot miles still lower than her present record in races, and a mile very close to two minutes if sent against time, we believe. Like that other marvel, Lou Dillon, she is of a highly nervous dis- position, rather wilfull, and is beginning to rebel a little against this continuous racing, but with a short let up she should soon be able to defeat a half-dozen Highballs and Watsons in any sort of a race. May her new owner have the best of luck with her and have the satisfaction of seeing her take a record below two minutes is the wish of every Californian. HOW ABOUT A CIRCUIT for next year. Would it not be advisable to have the dates all selected and the early closing stakes announced by February 1st? Many entries were lost by some of the as- sociations this year because their dates were an- nounced too late. Let's get a move on for 1908. THE TWO WEEKS' RACE MEETING which opens at Petaluma to-day gives every promise of being highly successful. The card includes trotting, pacing and running races, and the entries promise some high class racing. The first day of the meet- ing will be devoted entirely to the gallopers. Dur- ing the following six days the running horses and the harness horses will divide the program, two har- ness races being given and four running events each day, and the last six days will be for running horses only. The entries have closed for the various har- ness races, and all the best trotters and pacers in the State are on the list. The purses are from $1,500 to $2,000 in each race, and the entries are numerous. The 2:14 pace has twenty-two nominations; three- year-old pace, ten; free-for-all pace, eight; pacers without records, eighteen; 2:10 pace, eleven; 2:17 trot, twenty-eight; three-year-old trot, eleven; two- year-old trot, fourteen; trotters without records, twenty-eight; 2:14 trot, eleven; 2:23 trot, eleven. The total entries number 172, one of the largest in California for several years. Stover has made ar- rangements for special trains, which will convey city people to Petaluma and back daily. HIGHBALL WINS THE MASSACHUSETTS. THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS were not made for race tracks and the vast majority of horsemen real- ize this fact. There are a few in every community who insist on using them as speedways, but the road drivers who thus violate the law are in a very small minority. With automobilists, however, those who do not use the roads as race tracks are the ex- ception, and county officials can hardly be blamed for framing and passing ordinances that provide severe penalties for scorching and racing on the highways. A reasonable rate of speed should be fixed for road travel and every person, be he automo- bilist or horseman, should be punished severely for exceeding it. Race tracks are provided in nearly every county for those who desire to see just how fast they can travel, and scorching should be con- fined to them. MOTOR OMNIBUSES are proving a failure in London, and a big corporation that owned and oper- ated a thousand of them in that great city is sell- ing them as fast as possible and going out of busi- ness. They are expensive and unreliable, and can- not compete with horse-drawn vehicles, even on the smooth pavements of London. Hundreds of the old vehicles are to be shipped to America and foisted on corporations that are looking to establish bus lines in American cities. The motor omnibus is not a success by any means, and there will have to be many improvements made in the machines before they come into general or practical use in transporting city passengers. A NEW WORLD'S RECORD for three-yearold stal- lions was made at Readville last Tuesday, when the colt General Watts by Axworthy, dam Carpet by Prodigal, won the American Horse Breeders1 Fu- turity and trotted a heat in 2:09%. Fantasy holds the record for trotters of any sex, with a mile in 2:08%, and up to the time Gen. Watts made his rec- ord, Arion 2:10y2 and The Abbe 2:10% divided honors as the fastest three-year-old stallions. The fastest gelding of this age is Peter Sterling 2:11%. ANOTHER 2:10 TROTTER for California. Athas- ham, son of Athadon, won the $4,500 purse for 2:10 trotters at Readville on Thursday, trotting the sec- ond and third heats in 2:09% and 2:09%. For report of the Grand Circuit meeting at Pough- keepsie, see page eleven. A dispatch from Stockton says officials of the San Francisco Driving Club have set their hearts upon a great racing meet in Stockton at a time to be designated later. Already the San Joaquin Valley Driving Club has been asked to grant permission for a race meet during September. It is probable that the local club will invite the San Francisco club to visit Stockton and hold a two or five days' meet. Some of the fastest horses of the bay will be brought to Stockton, providing the two clubs can agree upon terms. A reply has already been sent to the San Francisco club and a meeting will be held during the week, when details concerning the meeting will be discussed. The Stockton track has been put in excellent shape and with the addition of a grandstand the club will have the best equip- ment in the State for big meets. Officers of the Stockton club say that it is almost a certainty that the San Francisco club will take advantage of the invitation already extended to it under the terms of its recent letter. BOSTON, August 21. — Geers' famous racer, High- ball, captured the $9,000 Massachusetts stake, the Blue Ribbon event of the Grand Circuit meet, at Readville today in straight heats. His best time was 2:07% in the second heat. Sonoma Girl was the favorite and although specially prepared for this race by McHenry, she went into the air in the first heat to the intense disappointment of the great crowd. She regained her stride, but was only able to save the distance, finishing last in the field of nine. Highball lead after the first quarter and won by an open length over Axtelay. Thornfield was fifth. Genteel H. sixth, Kassona seventh, Prince C. eighth, and Sonoma Girl last. Time, 2:10%. In the second heat Highball was four lengths ahead of Axtelay at the quarter pole and Sonoma Girl, having broken again, had fallen to last place. At the half there was a general closing up and Sonoma Girl rushed ahead to second place. Geers warned by the crowd, sent Highball down the stretch at top speed and won by three lengths. Claty Latus was third, Genteel H. fourth, Marcheal, Thornfield, Ax- telay, Prince C. and Kassona finished second and Sonoma Girl fifth. Time, 2:09. Summaries: The Massachusetts 2:14 trot, purse $9,000. — Highball, b g by Dr Hooker (Geers) Ill Thornfield, b h (Benyon) 5 6 2 Sonoma Girl, br m (McHenry) 9 2 5 Axtelay, Marchel, Clathus, Gentell, Prince C. and Kassona also started. Time, 2:10%, 2:07%, 2:09. o ATHASHAM'S OWNER RETURNS. D. L. Bachant and wife of Fresno returned August 11th from Cleveland, Ohio, via the Canadian Pacific, and speak enthusiastically about the grand scenery which they gazed upon on the journey. Mr. Bachant went East on June 7th to follow up the fortunes of nie Fresno racing stallion, Athasham, bred by Geo. L. Warlow and purchased from him last fall by Mr. Bachant. Athasham was in four races on the Eastern cir- cuits, and while he won only one first prize and did not do as well as expected, yet he performed remark- ably well considering that it was his first season on Eastern circuits. He came inside the money wher- ever started. Mr. Bachant is more than satisfied under the ad- verse circumstances with the showing that the Fresno race horse made. Athasham's appearances were these up to the time Mr. Bachant left: Libertyville, 111., in Z:X2 trotting class, won first prize in three straight heats, best time 2:11%. This was the first race that he was entered in. Detroit, Mich., 2:12 trot, third prize, though he did not win in any heat; best time 2:10. Cleveland, Ohio, 2:12 trot, came in third, beaten by only half a length; best time in heats 2:07% and 2:08%, Buffalo, N. Y., Empire trotting Stake, won by Sonoma Girl. Athasham was second in the fastest heat in the race, Lime 2:07%. Mr. Bachant says that Athasham has been entered with Charley De Ryder's string of fast horses down the line of the Grand Circuit races, ending with Lexington, Ky., and probably will be entered for the races at Phoenix, Ariz., and Los Angeles. He declared that Athasham had been up against some of the fastest horses on the turf, racers with records of 2:06 and 2:08. That he did not do better, though his record for his first season is highly creditable, was due to climatic conditions, the heat especially distressing the Fresno animal. Mr. Bachant will remain in Fresno until after the harvest season. — -Fresno Republican. Since the above was written Athasham won a $4,500 purse at Readville and took a record of 2:09%. 0 Calvalry chargers vary from 15 to 16 hands in height, and sharp rules have been laid down about their shape, action and treatment. There are regu- lar schools where the raw four-legged recruit is trained, and his education embraces the fearless swimming of deep and wide rivers, where possibly the enemy have destroyed the bridges. It is ex- tremely interesting to ■ see a thousand four-legged recruits drawn up in a vast ring around the instruct- or, who opens the proceedings with a sharp shot from any army revolver, writes William G. Fitzgerald, in the Circle. The animals are taught to gallop fear- lessly up to a line or square of infantry who are blazing away with their rifles, of course, loaded only with blank cartridges Lastly comes a charge upon batteries of quick-firing cannon It is worth noting that, when smokeless powder came into general use, it was found that thousands of horses which would face without flinching the smoke of guns using black powder balked and shied at the sin- ster flash and roar of cordite and melinite. There appears to be as much individuality among horses as among men. Some take the flash and report very quietly, and are passed on to more severe trials, while others rear and try to bolt in abject terror. o Louisa A., the Hambletonian Wilkes mare owned by Mr. C. Z. Hebert of Salinas, reduced her record to 2:13% at Santa Rosa in the 2:16 class THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 24, 1907. RECORD BREAKING MEETING. BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION HAS GREATEST RAG- ING EVER SEEN ON THIS COAST. Large Attendance, Fast Time and Clean Sport, With Several Coast Records Lowered at Famous Santa Rosa Track. With the Coast pacing record in a regular race lowered to 2:04% and the Coast three-year-old race record set at 2:08% in the pacing Futurity, and the two-year-old pacing race record at 2:13% in an- other division of this stake, with a heat in 2:06% in the 2:12 pace and one in 2:06% in the 2:08 pace, the side-wheel division of the harness horses was noth- ing short of sensational at Santa Rosa last week. The trotters of class were not quite so numerous, but a stallion trotted a mile in 2:07% against time, and heats below 2:14 were quite frequent in the regular trotting events, and when the meeting closed on Saturday afternoon it was voted by everybody pres- ent the best ever held in California. Not only were many records broken, but the racing was keen, and IBryir^ tP^N 1L 131 *HW fi ' — ~ "*"-— "*""^fei NOGI 2:17!/2 BY ATHABLO. Winner Three-Year-Old Trotting Futurity. close finishes frequent. A program of cleaner rac- ing was never pulled off anywhere, and only one or two complaints of foul driving were made during the meeting and they were immediately considered and acted upon by the judges. There were large crowds present all through the week, and the meet- ing was a success financially as well as every other way. The weather was just right for comfort, but had it been a little warmer and with less wind the won- dertul records made would have been lower still. The track was in perfect condition for fast time, and Frank Turner, manager of Santa Rosa Stock Farm, under whose supervision the track was worked, came in for many compliments on its condition. . ne attendance was excellent throughout. On Fri- day, which' was a half holiday in Santa Rosa, the stores all closing during the afternoon, nearly 3,000 people were inside the gates, and on Saturday, an excursion from Ukiah and way points brought so many that the crowd was rally as large. Absence of the gambling fraternity from the town and track was favorably commented upon by visitors. The attendance was made up of the best people, and furnished additional evidence to establish a fact which the officials of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders promulgated years ago, that harness rac- ing can be successfully conducted without the pres- ence of the crowd that has no use for sport of any kind unless gambling is made its principal feature. There wasn't a tout on the grounds during the entire meeting. Auction and mutual pools were sold on the con- tests by Fred H. Chase & Co., who conducted the sales in a quiet and respectable manner. Wagering was not heavy at any time during the week, but those who enjoy the sport of having a few dollars on the result of a race were given the opportunity to indulge in this pleasure and found the odds fair in an instances. The meeting fully demonstrated the fact that gentlemen can meet and wager wim one another on the result of speed contests in a friendly manner and without being pestered by a gang of hangers-on such as is always present when meetings are held in towns that are "wide open," or where a "syndicate book" is in control of the betting privi- lege. The first race on the card of Thursday was the 2:16 class pace, for which there were seven starters. Mr. Zibbell's Diablo mare Diabless was the favorite for this event. In drawing for positions Jim Cor- bett secured the inside, King Athby next, with Dia- bless, joe Robin, Mephisto, Uno and Louisa A. in the order named. The first two heats went to Dia- bless in 2:11 and 2:12, with King Athby second in the first heat and Jim Corbett second the next time. Mephisto and Joe Robin were distanced the first heat. Uno, driven by Ben Walker, finished fourth both times an 1 did not seem to be urged very hard. In the third heat the only bad incident of the entire meeting occurred. Rounding the first turn Walker wde- Zibbell to the pole damaging the sulky and okh.j the hopples of Diabless, and the mare fin- ished behind the flag. Uno came in first, with Louisa A. second. King Athby third and Jim Corbett fourth. A dozen persons who saw Walker's rough riding tactics went to the stand and told the judges what they had seen. Walker insisted that Diabless had swerved in front of Uno and the accident was un- avoidable. After hearing both sides the Judges, who were Directors Frank H. Burke, Robert S. Brown and Frank J. ±\.ilpatriek, announced that the heat would be awarded to Louisa A., and Uno set back to last position. This placed King Athby in second place, Jim Corbett third and Diabless. who was per- mitted to start again, fourth. Walker was also fined $100 for laying up the two previous heats. Great applause greeted the announcement of these de- cisions. Uno then won the next three heats and the race. Diabless, who should have won the event, evidently lost her chances by the foul. Two splendid races in different divisions of the Pacific Breeders' Futurity sufficed to remove the bad taste left by the previous race, and were greatly enjoyed, although both were finished in straight heats. The first was the two-year-old trotting division of Stake No. 5, wmch was for foals of 1905. Six good looking two-year-olds came out for the word and five of them were fillies, Nusado, a son of Nush- agak, being the only colt. In the draw for positions i-.iss Dividend won the pole, and then came Idolway, Katalina, Debutante, Nusado and Bessie T. With the perversity they have shown in a majority of in- stances since me circuit opened those bettors com- prising what is known as "the talent" made Idolway favorite for this race, but Katalina, good mannered and good gaited, well driven by her breeder and owner, Mr. J. W. Zibbell, won the race without be- ing troubled, and trotted the second heat in 2:22%, with the first half of it in 1:09%, just to show what she could do if necessary. Idolway was second both times, and Bessie T. third. Katalina is one of but a very few two-year-olds by Prof. E. P. Heald's McKinney stallion Tom Smith 2:13%. She is a square going trotter, with a trotting head and gives every promise of developing into a very fast one when matured. Her dam is Kate Lumry 2:20%, by Shadeland Onward, second dam C. C. L., dam of Sateen Onward 2:19% and Kate Lumry 2:20%, by Combat 1038, son of Hero of Thorndale, third dam Mignonette by Mario 1359, son of Sentinel. First money in this race was ?625, and added to the $200, which Mr. Zibbell was awarded for nominating the dam, made his net winning JS25. Mr. Zibbell won the first two-year-old trotting division of the Breed- ers' Futurity with Almaden. Mrs. C. A. Durfee's colt, in 1902. The victory of Katalina was no doubt very pleasing to Prof. Heald, and is an auspicious beginning for his magnificent horse Tom Smith 2:13% as a sire of earlj' speed. The three-year-old pacing division of Futurity No. 4 resulted in another upset for the wise contingent of bettors. There were but two starters, Aerolite, James W.. Marshall's grand colt by Searchlight, that won the two-year-old stake of 1906, setting the rec- ord of this division at 2:15%, and Hymettus, a bay colt by Zombro, that finished second to Aerolite in that race. Aerolite was known to be a very fast colt, and as his training had been done this year at Pleas- anton, the public were aware of his abilities, while they did not know much of the speed which Hymet- tus had shown over the Sacramento track. Fred Chadbourne, who has trained and driven Aerolite in all his races, was up behind him in this race, while Hymettus was driven by John Quinn, who took him a few months ago for Mr. Todhunter, his owner. The spectators were not prepared for such an exhibition of speed as the Zombro colt was ready to show. Aerolite had the pole, and when Starter Smith gave them the word Hymettus went to the front with a burst of speed that startled every one. He was at the quarter in 32% seconds, at the half in 1:05. at the three-quarters in 1:37 and finished the mile in 2:08%, the fastest time ever made by a three-year-old in a race in California. He was in the lead all the way and while he paced the last half in 1:03%, had some speed left at the finish. Aerolite was two or three lengths back. Cheers greeted the announcement of the time, and Quinn was congratulated on all sides for his splendid handling of the winner. Aerolite's owner and trainer were surprised, as they had expected 2:10 would win. Hymettus came out for the second heat fresh as a daisy, and again went to the quarter in 32% seconds, where Aerolite broke, and Quinn, seeing he had a long lead, went an easy heat with his colt after passing the half in 1:05%, finishing the mile in 2:14. The third and final heat went to Hymettus very easily in 2:13. He paced the first quarter in 32% seconds, and the second in 31% seconds, reaching the half in 1.04. Aerolite made a break on the back stretch, and Quinn held his colt back for another easy mile. After getting his feet Aerolite paced like a demon, and was timed the last half in 1:01%, show- ing that his speed is as great as has ever been claimed for him. Hymettus, the winner, was bred and is owned by L. H. Todhunter of Sacramento. He is by Zombro. 2:11; his dam. The Silver Bell, dam of Silver Hunter 2:21%, The Jester 2:19%, and Zomboyette 2:16%, by Silver Bow 2:16, second dam Maud W. W. W. 2:23%, by Gen. Reno 4764, third dam by Bidwell's Rattler, son of Rattler 262. It will be seen that Hy- mettus is bred in strictly trotting lines, his sire be- ing a trotter and his dam and grandam trotters and producers of trotters. He is a large dark bay colt, and has two minute speed. He is the third of Zom- bro's get to enter the 2:10 list. Third Day. Friday, the third day of the meeting, bought a large crowd to the track, and before the first race was called every seat in the grandstand was filled. The first race on the card was the two-year-old pacing division of Breeders' Futurity No. 5. There were five starters in this event, all colts but one. Again did the buyers of choice tickets pick wrong, for they made Moortrix favorite. In the draw Con- queror won the inside position and then came Ray O'Light, On Bly, Capt. Gorgas and Moortrix in the order given. The first heat went to The Conqueror, a fine looking colt, owned by the Valencia Stock Farm of Southern California. He paced the heat in 2:16, with Ray O'Light, who had made a break, sec- ond, Moortrix third. On Bly fourth and Capt. Gorgas last. The second heat Ray O'Light won in 2:13%, the fastest mile ever paced by a two-year-old in a race in California. In this heat Moortrix was second and Conqueror third. Both the others were behind the flag. Ray O'Light took the third and final heat in 2:18 easily. Ray O'Light was bred by Mr. Ray Mead, now of San Jose, but formerly of Hollister, where the colt was foaled. Ray O'Light's sire is Searchlight 2:03%, has dam Carrie B. 2:18 by Alex. Button 2:26; sec- ond dam Chas. Derby's full sister, Carrie Ma- lone, dam of Cassiar 2:22 and Carrie B. 2:18 by Steinway, third dam Katie G., dam of Klatawah 2:05%, Chas. Derby 2:20, etc., by Electioneer. He is one of the best bred young pacers in California and bids fair to be a 2:10 performer in his three- year-old form. He was trained and driven in this race by Chas. Whitehead, who seems to keep his hold on the Futurity Stakes, winning some division of it every year. The three-year-old trotting division of Stake No. 4 was the next race, and it took but three heats to decide it. Positions were drawn by six for this event. Prince Lot getting the pole, with Reina del Norte, Zolahka, Lady H., Nogi and Carmela follow- ing. Before the start Lady H., a fine looking filly, by Coronado, showred quite lame and the judges per- mitted Durfee to withdraw her. The other five scored down for the word and were sent away to a good start. Nogi immediately cut out the work, Zolahka left her feet and Carmela took up her position next to Nogi, with the others changing places in the fight through the back stretch. Rounding into the home stretch "Nogi kept his lead easily, and Zolahka, com- ing with a great burst of speed, finished second, Carmela third and Prince Lot fourth. Reina del Norte was behind the flag. Time, 2:22 — very slow for this race. The second heat was a little faster, but there was nothing steady enough to make Nogi extend himself, and he won in 2:18%. In this heat Prince Lot trot- ted very fast up the back stretch and made the mid- HYMETTUS 2:08i/2 BY ZOMBRO. Winner Three-Year-Old Pacing Futurity. die half in 1:06, but broke and finished third. Zol- ahka showed plenty of speed, but was rank and would not keep on a trot. Carmela showed very fast, but was entirely short of work. Nogi won the third and last heat in 2:17%. Had there been anything to make him trot, Nogi would probably have trotted three heats below 2:12. He is a grandly gaited colt, a good actor and game. He was bred and is still owned by Mr. Geo. Warlow of Fresno, a generous hearted gentleman and a true sportsman. When told that he could get all the money in the stake by distancing the others he stated that he did not desire to do that. He wanted to encourage stake racing and did not need the money, so in- structed his trainer, Schuyler Walton, to win, but not to distance any mo-e than he had to. Nogi is by the pacer Athablo 2:24%, son of the pacer Diablo 2:09%. His dam is Cora Wiekersham, dam of the trotter Athasham 2:11%, by the trotter Junio 2:22, son of Electioneer. Nogi won second money in the two-year-old trotting division of this stake last year. The last race of the day was the 2:08 pace, in which six horses started. Positions were drawn as follows: Delilah, Kelly Briggs, Miss Idaho, John R. Conway, Miss Georgie and the favorite. Sir John S., on the outside. The race went to the favorite in three straight heats in 2:67. 2:06% and 2:06%, Saturday, August 24, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN and he won easily. Miss Georgie was second in every heat and took second money, Miss Idaho third money and John R. Conway fourth. Sir John S. showed that his speed and class have not been over- rated and he is beyond question one of the best actors thus tar that ever campaigned in California. Last Day. Saturday, the closing day of the meeting, saw an- other crowd that taxed the capacity of the grand- stand, and filled every available seat to be found elsewhere where a view of the races could be had. Over two hundred vehicles filled with peo- ple lined up along the fence in the infield, and the space on the ground in front of the stand contained a very large crowd. The day was too cool for horses to do their very best, and quite a stiff breeze was blowing. Although the track record was lowered over a second during the day, it would have had another second at least lopped off had the weather been of the sort that prevailed at Pleasanton during the meeting there. The first race of the day was the 2:17 trot, which had five starters, with positions for the first heat as follows: Delia Derby at the pole and Verona, Carlokin, Vallejo Girl and Marvin Wilkes next in order. Carlokin was the favorite against the rest as a field, and won in straight heats in 2:13%, 2:14% KATALINA 2:22i/2 BY TOM SMITH. Winner Two-Year-Old Trotting Futurity. and 2:13%. In the second heat of this event Carlokin and Vallejo Girl, both McKinneys, went to the half like a double team in 1:04%, but after this Carlokin had the most speed left and he drew away from the mare and finished the mile easily. Carlokin looks like a 2:10 trotter this year should he be com- pelled to go that fast when he is just right and has a good day and track. The race the crowd had come to see was the 2:20 class pace, for which there was a stake of $2,000 to contest for, and which had the speed marvels Inferlotta and Copa de Oro as starters, besides such good ones as Charley D., Opitsah and Tobasco. In the first selling of pools the evening before Copa de Oro was favorite for a few pools and then Infer- lotta took first place and maintained it the rest of the evening and during the next day, and did not disappoint her backers, as she won in straight heats and lowered the Santa Rosa track record from 2:06 to 2:04%, the fastest mile ever paced in a regular race in California and the fastest mile made this year by a green pacer. Inferlotta w'as admirably driven by Mr. Hewitt, and her mile in 2:04% was not all she could have done that heat. She won the race handily. The track was lightning fast, but hard, which just suited her, and she managed to catch Copa de Oro a little off, which was also in her favor. The Nutwood Wilkes horse had received a slight injury to one of his legs on the trip over from Pleasanton, and while Durfee is certain it was not serious, the leg filled a little and surely the horse was not at his best. At that, he paced the second heat in 2:05 and went an excellent race, prov- ing his gameness in every heat. Charley D., the McKinney stallion, also showed up well and put in three heats below 2:09 in the race, while Opitsah kept inside the flag pretty well and went two heats better than 2:10. It was a great field of green pacers, none of them ever having raced prior to this year, and the three heats are probably the fastest ever paced by horses in their first year. Starter Smith was anxious to get them off head and head to a flying start, that fast time might be made, and refused one or two scores that seemed good enough to the crowd, but his starts were all fair and the race vindicated his judgment. For the first heat Inferlotta drew outside position, Charley D. having the pole, Opitsah second, Tobasco third and Copa de uro next to Inferlotta. When the word was given Ben Walker took Tobasco to the front with a rush and got the pole from Charley D. and Opitsah. Inferlotta on the outside was in the lead by the time the first sixteenth had been covered, and then Tobasco broke. Walker took him across the track to the outside, which compelled Durfee, Thompson and Chadbourne to take their horses back. This gave Inferlotta the opportunity to get a good lead. She was never headed. She reached the quar. ter in 31% seconds, the half in 1:03%, the three, quarters in 1:36 and came the last quarter in 31% seconds, beating Copa de Oro two lengths in 2:06%. Copa de Oro paced the last three-quarters of this mile in 1:34 or better, and was ten lengths behind the mare going up the back stretch. Charley D. was third at the finish, Opitsah fourth and Tobasco dis- tanced. The horses had now got warmed up, and with but four to take the word a faster mile was looked for. The spectators were not disapointed. Inferlotta hav- ing the pole, was protected by the starter in a few scores, in which she reached the wire a length or so back, but he soon caught them all in line and at the word t-hey were off like a bunch of runners. Inferlotta immediately was well out in front, while Copa de Oro made a slight bobble as he struck the hard spot, where the teams entering the infield cross the track, about 100 yards from the wire. Those watching him closely thought he had thrown a shoe or a boot, but Durfee kept him to his gait, and a horse race such as was never witnessed on the California Circuit was soon on. The mare was at the quarter in 31 seconds this time and did not slacken her speed in the least going up the back stretch, as she reached the half in 1:02, with Copa de Oro about a length behind her. The next quarter was in 31% seconds, and the Nutwood Wilkes stallion was hanging on. and rounding the turn into the home stretch looked for a minute to he gaining on Infer- lotta. She seemed to have more speed left, however, and gained the slight distance he had momentarily closed. The race to the wire was a grand one. Hewitt sat motionless and the little mare seemed to strain every nerve. Durfee called on Copa de Oro and the horse pinned his ears back and tried his best. They came to the wire with the people in the grandstand on their feet cheering and waving hats and handker- chiefs. The mare's nose was at the wire in 2:04%, and Copa de Oro was not quite two lengths back in 2:05. Nobody was noticing Charley D. and Opit- sah, but they beat the flag handily and finished in third and fourth positions respectively, both beating 2:09 and having a race between themselves that would have aroused enthusiasm but for the two horses in front. When Starter Smith announced that the track and the State racing record had both been broken, there was another round of applause. The third heat was a good one, but as Copa de Oro made a break when he again struck that hard spot on the track, the time was slower. Inferlotta won the heat in 2:08, Durfee knowing he could not close the tremendous gap the mare had put between them when his horse left his feet. Inferlotta went an easy race to the three-quarters in 1:36%, and here Copa de Oro had come within striking distance and Durfee let him step faster. Hewitt was not to be caught napping, however, and his little mare let out a few links and pacing the last quarter in 31% seconds, was at the wire in 2:08, with Charley D. sec- ond, Copa de Oro, eased up, third, and Opitsah last. It was a great race and was a fitting close of the best harness meeting ever held by the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association. During the afternoon W. G. Durfee's grand stal- lion Coronado by McKinney walked over for the purse for 2:10 trotters, all the other entries having geen scratched, and was then sent for an exhibition mile. He started to beat 2:05. There was no runner on the track and none to be had, so Ben Walker offered to pace Coronado with the pacer Tobasco, that when just right has two minute speed. When the word was given the handsome stallion was trotting like a machine, and rounding the first turn in 31% seconds, increased his speed a little on the back stretch and reached the half in 1:02%. well within himself. Just before reaching the half he threw a boot, which struck Tobasco, making him break, which put the pacer clear out of the race and from there on he was so far behind Coronado that he was of no use as a teaser. Like all the McKinneys who will not do their best alone, Coronado slackened his speed as soon as he lost sight of the pacer, but Durfee spoke to him and without using the whip or any- thing but voice and hand to encourage him brought the stallion under the wire in 2:07%, official time, several watches" on the outside making the mile 2:07%. Considering the weather conditions and the fact that the horse trotted the last half of the mile entirely alone, it is perfectly safe to predict that he will be able to trot a mile in 2:05 or better this year. As Coronado is sound, it is Mr. Durfee's pres- ent intention to take him East to race next year, as he considers him good enough to win in his class, his record being 2:09%. The services of Coronado are greatly in demand with breeders, and he brought Durfee a revenue of $3,000 this year. Notes of the Meeting. Sir John S. 2:06% did not reduce his record dur- ing the meeting. He didn't have to. But he could have done it had it been necessary. W. L. Vance, owner of this magnificent son of Diablo, says that he puts the hopples on the big stallion in his races because he wants to he on the safe side, as he needs the money. He has driven Sir John S. quarters in better than 30 seconds without them. One would never think to see this pacer returning for another start after an unsuccessful score that he cared any- thing about trying to beat another horse, as he acts then like a plough horse, indifferent to everything. But once turned for the race and the front is where he wants to be. Mr. Vance says that Sir John S. can run like a quarter horse, and were it not for the hopples he might take a notion to go away at that gait, especially if behind the others, and to keep him irom doing this he hopples the son of Diablo. After getting the word, however, if he is anywhere near in front, Sir John S. knows nothing but pace, and the hopples could be dropped. In the final heat of his race at Santa Rosa, Sir John S. gave an ex- hibition of the wonderful brush he has. He was coming back to the 100 yards mark when the others had turned and were headed for the wire. Vance turned him in front of them to take his position at the pole, and Sir John seemed to be actually loafing along, and many thought Miss Georgie would run over him before he could get into position. He got turned around, however, probably thirty yards from the start, but when under the wire was not moving at anywhere near full speed, while the others were going close to a two-minute clip. He put on steam, however, and was in the lead at the first eighth pole in just 15 seconds. His breeding shows a Morgan strain, also one of Williamson's Belmont, and is as follows: Sire Diablo 2:09%, dam Elisa S. 2:16 by Alcantara Jr.; second dam by Friday McCracken; third dam by Signal 3327; fourth dam a daughter of Williamson's Belmont. Sweet Marie also has a Morgan and a Belmont strain on her dam's side. The mare Era, which won the $2,000 stake for 2:24 class trotters on the opening day of the meet- ing, is one of the most promising trotters that has shown up this year. Her mark of 2:12%, made in the third heat of this stake, is not the measure of her speed, and it would not surprise her owner and trainer if she should get a mark of 2:10 before the season is ended. She was bred and is still owned by Mr. William Morgan of Pasadena, and is being trained and driven by Frank Williams. She is by Zombro 2:11, and her dam is by Gen. Grant Jr. The dam of Era is also the dam of Una K. 2:14%, and Sona 2:19, both by McKinney. A colt from her by Danube has shown a mile in 2:25, and a four-year-old by Zombro has shown better than 2:30. All these are trotters. Her only pacer is by Titus, and has shown a mile in 2:20. Nelly K. is certainly a great broodmare, as three of her get have trotting records better than 2:20, and two better than 2:15. In all probability there was never a meeting held where a broodmare was on pasture in the infield, while two of her get won races during the same afternoon on the track. The mare entitled to this distinction is Carlotta Wilkes, whose son Carlokin won the 2:17 trot on the last day of the meeting in straight heats, taking a record of 2:13%, and whose daughter, Inferlotta, the same day broke the State record by pacing in 2:04%, also winning her race in straight heats. Carlotta Wilkes is one of the famous band of broodmares owned by Santa Rosa Stock Farm and has already produced besides the two above mentioned the pacer Volita 2:15% and the trotters Carlocita 2:24%, and Lottie Dillon 2:26%. She is also the dam of Mary Dillon, that has worked a mile in 2:08% at Indianapolis, and of Vallota, the sire of F. S. Turner 2:22. Three good ones from another mare were also in evidence at this meeting. We refer to the dam RAY O'LIGHT 2:13i/2 BY SEARCHLIGHT. Winner Two-Year-Old Pacing Futurity. of Mona Wilkes, Aerolite, and Moortrix, winner of third money in the two-year-old pacing di- vision of the Breeders' Futurity. While Aerolite did not win he paced a mile better than 2:10 in the three-year-old stake, when he finished two or three lengths behind Hymettus, who won the heat in 2:08%. Mona Wilkes won her race easily, getting a record of 2:06%, and Moortrix showed better than 2:15 in her race. These pacers are all by different sires and out of Trix by Nutwood Wilkes. They were bred and are still owned by James W. Marshall of Dixon. Katalina, winner of the two-year-old trotting stake, is one of the most promising two-year-olds seen in California for a long time. She counld have beaten the time made (2:22%) considerably had it been necessary. Mr. J. W. Zibbell bred and still owns Katalina. She is out of his mare Kate Lumry 2:20% by Shadeland Onward, that he formerly raced and brought to California when he came here. The year Mr. Zibbell campaigned the McKinney stallion Tom Smith in California for Pres. E. P. Heald of the Breeders' Association, he bred Kate Lumry to him and Katalina is the result. She is the first of Tom Smith's get to start and is a great credit to him as a sire. With ordinary luck Katalina should be able to win the th ir-old 6 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 24, 1907. division of the stake next year, as she has shown more class than any two-year-old out so far this year. Hymettus, winner of the three-year-old pacing stake, is the fastest pacer of his age ever seen in California excepting Directly, whose mile in 2:07% at Fresno in 1895 is among the records rejected by the American Trotting Association, consequently it can be said in truth that Hymettus holds the Cali- fornia three-year-old pacing record. This is the fastest mile ever made in a three-year-old pacing race. The 2:05%; of Klatawah was made in a race against aged horses. The meaning of the name Hymettus has been asked by several. It is the name of a mountain in Atilla, Greece, which was the home of the famous bees that supplied honey to the gods. Hymettus is certainly "honey in the comb," and is pointed toward a two-minute record. Mr. Mosher, the veteran driver of that very fast filly Zolahka, was unfortunate in having his mare out of condition when she started in the three-year- old stake, and but for this she would have given the winner, Nogi, a horse race and made him trot close to 2:10. Zolakha was quite rank and would not stay on her feet, but when squared away could show wonderful speed. Mr. Mosher informed the writer that after looking che stallion Lynwood W. over he thought him the best muscled trotting stallion he had seen in years, and nearer like old Hambletonian 10 than any horse he ever saw. It was his intention to breed Zolahka to him before his departure from Santa Rosa should she prove in season. Mr. Charlton of Ukiah, brought his stallion Dumont S. 2:2u, own brother to Sonoma Girl, to the Santa Rosa meeting and the horse was much admired. He is very much like his sire, Lynwood W., in appear- ance. At present he is hog fat, having been in the stud and had no road or track work. Like his sister, he has great naural speed, and if given sys- tematic training should trot to a low record. He is buried where he is at present, there being very few mares of good breeding in that section to mate with him. That game old campaigner Kelly Briggs 2:08 paced the second heat of his race on Friday in 2:06%. He finished closer to the winner than where he got off and was separately timed by several watches in better than 2:07. Kelly Briggs is now twelve years old and has been one of the contending horses in his class ever since Sam Hoy gave him a mark of 2:10% as a four-year-old. Delilah was shut out in the second heat of the 2:08 pace on Friday, her breaking being caused by elbow hitting. After the race Delaney put a pair of elbow boots on her and she worked a nice mile for him in 2:07%. The handsome mare Yolande 2:14%, .owned by Dr. Masoero and being campaigned by Mr. F. H. Burke, was not entered at the Santa Rosa meeting, but was given her workout there on Thursday. The daughter of McKinney stepped three heats in 2:12%, 2:12 and 2:12 and could have gone faster had it been required of her. M. Frank J. Kilpatrick of San Francisco, who is one of the directors of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association, has a string of ten young green trotters in Dick Abies' hands at Santa Rosa track. He started four of them for records during the meeting with the following results: Lady McKinney and McKinney Belle, both by Wash- ington McKinney out of Daly mares, trotted in 2:19% and 2:30 respectively. Dennis, by Lynwood W., took a record of 2:27%, and Allen Pollak by Nutwood Wilkes one of 2:23%. Mr. Kilpatrick acted as one of the judges during the regular racing in the afternoons and through the week and was the right man in the right place. It was a great week for the Wilkes and Strathmore families. Of the eleven races, one was taken by a descendant of Electioneer through the male line, six by descendants of Geo. Wilkes and four by de- scendants of Strathmore., The winning sires were Caution 1, Zombro 2, Demonio 1, Tom Smith 1, Aptos Wilkes 1, Searchlight 1. Athablo 1, Diablo 1, Mc- Kinney 1 and Interna 1. Several owners will have good claims against the railroad company if reports are true. The train that took the horses from Pleasanton to Santa Rosa ran at a very high rate of speed between Oakland and Port Costa, with the result that the horses were thrown about in the cars, and many of them badly bruised. Joe Watson's mare Explosion was one of the worst injured and could not be started in her races. She has a very badly bruised leg and may not be able to race any more this season. Para- chute was another horse that was so badly hurt that he could not start. Mr. Zibbell's Diabless was severe- ly hurt, but she started, and Bessie T. by Zombro was another. We understand that several owners will file claims against the company. Where does that pacing gait come from? Hymet- tus 2:0S% is by Zombro, a trotting son of the trotter McKinney 2:11%, he by the trotter Alcyone 2:27, he by the trailer Geo. Wilkes 2:22 and he by Hamble- 10, that never sired a pacer. The dam of is s a trotter that has produced three stand- ard trotters and is by the trotter Silver Bow 2:16, son of the trotter Robert McGregor 2:17, by the trot- ter Major Edsall, and he by the trotter Abdallah 15, a son of Hambletonian 10. The second dam of Hymettus is the trotter Maud W. W. W. 2:23, dam of the trotter Maud Patchen 2:19%, by the trotter Gen. Reno 2:30% by Tyler's Black Hawk, a trotter. Now comes this intensely trotting bred three-year-old to take the Coast three-year-old pacing record and de- feat the great pacer Aerolite 2:14%, that is by the great pacer and race horse Searchlight 2:03%, and out of a mare that throws nothing but pacers. How do you account for it? COMPLETE SUMMARIES, BREEDERS' MEETING. Delia Derby 2:17, winner of last year's Breeders' Futurity and Occident Stakes, is a great disappoint- ment so far this season to her owner, Mr. J. N. And- erson, and to her present trainer, Henry Helmari, but we think she will yet convince them and the public that she can win races. Delia Derby is now in her four-year-old form, a period that is a poor one with many horses, and while having a great flight of speed, which she shows in her workouts, acts badly when she gets into a fleld; of horses to score down for a race. Delia is one of those highly nervous mares, and were she a pacer they could put hopples on her and win, but she is a pure gaited trotter that needs scarcely any boots, and a mile in 2:10 would be easy for her would she only keep her feet. It is not the speed at which the horses score that bothers her, but the knowledge that a real race is on hand. There have been many high class trotters and runners like her (Sonoma Girl just at present, for instance), and we think in a year or so later she will be ready to prove she can hold her own with the best of the trotters. Delia Derby is not only a good gaited mare, but she is handsome, and looks exceedingly well in harness, as she has plenty of action and holds her head high. She was not a well mare when racing as a three-year-old, and both the big stake races won by her were hard fought, five-heat affairs. Now that she is in fine health and racing form, her highly nervous tempera- ment is in evidence more, but we think she will improve in another year and trot in 2:10 or better in a race. She is one of the sort it will pay to wait on. She should make one of the greatest of brood- mares. Mr. Ira Pierce of San Francisco attended the Breeders' meeting at Santa Rosa last Saturday and saw horses of his own breeding win both races that made up the program that day. Mr. Pierce has not been in good health for some time, but is looking better than usual, and his many friends hope to see him able to attend many more meetings. The Santa Rosa Stock Farm, of which he has been the owner for so many years, has turned out many champions, including the greatest speed marvel of all, Lou Dil- lon 1:58%. The list of race winners, sires and great broodmares produced at Santa Rosa Stock Farm dur- ing Mr. Pierce's ownership would make a very long list. It is not often that a breeder sees horses of his breeding win every racing heat during an after- noon. Inferlotta 2:04%, pacing, and Carlokin 2:13%, trotting, are the horses referred to. Berta Mac, the McKinney mare that Henry Hel- man is racing for Worthington Parsons of Salinas, is improving right along. She only got third money at Pleasanton, hut she moved up and took second money in the $2,000 stake at Santa Rosa, and is capable of doing still better later on. Her record is now 2:13%, and it will be below 2:10 before she re- tires. She is out of a mare by Altoona, and is one of the handsomest trotters that is racing in Califor- nia this year. Mr. Parsons is greatly pleased with her showing so far and feels that but for her accident a few months ago, which set her back in her train- ing several weeks, during which time she was not speeded, she would probably have won the big stake. Frank Williams, who trains and drives Mr. Wil- liam Morgan's horses, was quite severely injured on Friday of last week by a fall from his sulky at Santa Rosa. He was working Queer Knight in the morning and the gelding grabbed a boot and fell, throwing Mr. Williams heavily. He struck on his shoulder, and while no bones were broken, he was severely bruised and did not have the use of one arm for a tew days. Sam Hoy performed quite an athletic feat at the Santa Rosa track one morning during the meeting. He was working out a pacer that stubbed its toe and fell. Hoy made a leap and landed in front on his feet. It was a lucky jump. Inferlotta 2:04% — the fastest mile ever paced in a regular race in California. The little mare looks good for 2:00. When she made her record at Santa Rosa her owner. W. E. Valentine of Los Angeles, and her breeder, Mr. Ira Pierce of San Francisco, were present to see her do it. There were many visitors at the stall of Lyn- wood W., sire of Sonoma Girl and Charley Belden, during the Breeders' meeting at Santa Rosa, and all horsemen were enthusiastic over him. Don't forget that W. J. Kenney at 531 Valencia street is supplying the sulkies that are winning the races on the California Circuit. If you want a speed cart, one that is up to date and pleasant to ride in, see Kenney. 1 1 3 3 4 2 2 4 1 1 5 2 3 3 2 ais 4 dis dis •WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14. Trotting-, 2:15 class, purse $800 — Oveta, b m by Caution- Atlobe (Ward).. 3 3 1 North Star, b g by Nutwood Wilkes (Whitehead) 2 1 3 Marvin Wilkes, br s by Don Marvin I Mastin ) l 4 4 Vallejo Girl, b m by McKinney (Davey) 4 2 2 Queer Knight, b g by Knight (P. Wil- liams) ' ais Time — 2:12%. 2:12M. 2:12%, 2:14%, 2:13%. Trotting, 2:24 class, California Stakes, $2,000 — Era. b m by Zomhro-Nellie K., by Gen. Grant Jr. (P. Williams) 2 2 1 Berta Mac, b m by McKinney-Alberta by Altoona (Helman) 1 1 2 Dredge, ch g by James Madison (Durfee) 5 4 3 Kinney Rose, br s by McKinney (Bige- low) 3 5 5 Fresno Girl, br m by Seymour Wilkes (Zibbell) 4 3 4 Ollie B., ch m by Nutwood Wilkes .Chadbourne) 6 6 6 Yosemite, ch s by Monterey (Ben Walker) 7 dis Time— 2:14%, 2:13%, 2:12%. 2:15, 2:17%. Pacing, 2:12 class, purse $800 — Mona Wilkes, b m by Demonio-Trix by Nut- wood Wilkes (Chadbourne) * 1 Lohengrin, b g by Charleston (Ward) 4 Mollie Button, br m by Alex. Button (Misner).. 5 Queen Pomona, b m by Pomona (Delaney).. 2 Friday, ch g by Monroe S. (Davey) 6 Jonesa Basler. br s by Bobt. Basler (Rucker) 3 Mandolin, b g by Alcone (Mosher) di: Time — 2:06%, 2:07%. 2:10%. TEUESBAT, AUGUST 15. Breeders' Futurity Stake No. 5, two-vear-old trotters; $625 to first. $312.50 to second. $187.50 to third, $125 to fourth — Katalina, b f by Tom Smith-Kate Lumry, by Shade- land Onward (Zibbell) 1 1 Idolway. blk f by Stoneway (Mosher) 2 2 Bessie T., b f by Zombro (Ward) 3 3 Debutante, b f by Kinney Lou (Phippen) 5 4 Nusado. br c by Nushagak ( Spencer) 4 5 .Miss Dividend, b f by Athablo (Walton) 6 dis Time — 2:25%, 2:22%. Pacing. 2:16 class, $800 — ('no. b g by Aptos Wilkes-bv Benefit (Ben Walker) 4 4 5 1 1 1 Dialdess. b m by Diablo (Zibbell).... 114 4 3 2 I.nui.sa A., b m by Hambletonian Wilkes (Whitehead) 3 Jim Corbett, b g by Seymour Wilkes (Lieginger) 5 2 3 3 2 ro King Athby. b g by Athby (Leggett). . 2 3 2 5 4 ro Mephisto. ch g by Diablo (Gott) dis Joe Robin, blk g by Robin (Rodri- guez) dis Time— 2:11. 2:12. 2:13. 2:14, 2:16%, 2:16. Breeders' Futurity Stake No. 4. three-year-old pacers; $725 to first, $361 to second — Hymettus, b c by Zombro-The Silver Belle, by Silver Bow (Quinn) 1 1 1 Aerolite, 1» c by Searchlight (Chadbourne).... 2 2 2 Time — 2:08%, 2:14, 2:13. 1 PBIDAY, AUGUST 16. Breeders' Futurity No. 5. two-year-old pacers; $560 to first, $225 to second and $152.50 to third — Alex. Button (Whitehead) 2 1 1 Conqueror, br c by Direct Heir-La Belle (Ruth- erford) 13 3 Moortrix, b c by Azmoor (Chadbourne) 3 2 2 On Bly. blk f by On Stanley (Durfee) 4 dis Capt. Gorgas, br c by Marvin Wilkes (Quinn) . . 5 dis Time — 2:16, 2:13%, 2:18. Breeders' Futurity Stake No. 4, three-year-old trot- ters; $1,351 to first, $675.50 to second. $405.35 to third, $270.25 to fourth — Nogi, b c bv Athablo-Cora Wickersham, by Junio ( Walton ) 1 1 1 Zolahka, b f by Zolock (Mosher) 2 2 3 Prince Lot. br c by Prince Ansel (Spencer).... 4 3 2 Carmela. b f by Alta Vela (Brown) 3 4 4 Reina del Norte, b f by Del Norte (Ward) .... dis • Time— 2:22. 2:18%, 2:17%. Pacing, 2:08 class, $1,000 — Sir John S., b s by Diablo-Elisa S. 2:16 (Vance) 1 1 1 Miss Georgie, br m by McKinney (Gerrety) . . . . 2 2 2 Miss Idaho, ch m by Nutwood Wilkes (Leg- gett) 3 5 3 John R. Conway, ch s by Diablo (Chadbourne).. 4 3 4 Kelly Briggs, br g by Bayswater Wilkes (Dur- fee) 5 4 5 Delilah, b m by Zolock (Ben Walker) 6 dis Time — 2:07. 2:06%, 2:06%. SATURDAY. AUGUST 17. Trotting, 2:17 class, $800 — Carlokin, br s by MeKinney-Carlotta Wilkes (Durfee) 1 1 1 Vallejo Girl, b m by McKinney (Davey) 4 2 2 Marvin Wilkes, br s by Don Marvin (Mastin). .233 Verona, b m by Nutwood Wilkes (Frellson) . . 3 4 4 Delia Derby, blk m by Chas. Derby (Helman).. ais Time— 2:13%, 2:14%, 2:13%. Pacing, 2:20 class, $2,000 — Inferlotta. b m by Inferna-Carlotta Wilkes (Hewitt) 1 1 1 Copa de Oro. b s by Nutwooa Wilkes (Durfee). .223 Charlie D.. b s by McKinney (Thompson) .... 4 3 2 Opitsah, ch m by William Harola (Chadbourne) 3 4 4 Tobasco, b g by Timothy B. (Ben Walker) .... dis Time — 2:06%, 2:04%, 2:08. TIME RECORDS DURING MEETING TROTTING. Guy Dillon, b s by Sidney Dillon-By Guy by Guy Wilkes (Turner) V 2:23% Lady McKinney. b m by Washington McKinney. dam Danville Maid, by Daly (Quinn) 2:19% McKinney Belle, b f (3) by Washington McKin- ney, dam Zorah by Daly (Quinn) 2:30 Cleo Dillon, b m by Sidney pillon-Cleo G., by Yosemite (Quinn) 2:38 Coh'eck, br m by Azmoor-Clairone by Dexter Prince (..lcDonald) 2:25% Mogolore, b m by Iran Alto-Lady Belle Isle by Eros (Davey) 2:24 Sadie Moor, br m (16) by Grand Moor, dam by Poscora Haywood (Johnson) 2:22% Dennis, b g by Lynwood W., dam Pansy by Alex. Button (Quinn) 2:27% Allan Pollak. b g by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Black Line by Direct Line (Quinn) 2:23% Saturday, August 24, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN C» *I* •** *I* **■* ***+J»********* i******;******* •$» «** ♦** ****** «**»*+ *J* ****** •****.**$•»*.* *J* *j*»$hJh-Jh$h5» NOTES AND NEWS •:• +*. •*+«***** ****** <** «***2*»**+**-i**+** ***♦*»*** ****** *t*+**+J*****J*<***** *J* ****** ****** ***+J+********* *** DATES CLAIMED. California Circuit. Petaluma August 26-31 Woodland September 2-7 State Pair (Sacramento) September 9-14 Fresno September 16-21 Hanford September 23-28 Tulare September 30-October 5 Bakersfield October 7-12 Santa Maria October 22-26 North Pacific Circuit. Everett, Washington September 2-7 Centralia, Washington September 9-14 Salem, Oregon (State Fair) September 16-21 North Yakima, Wash. (State Fair) . .September 23-28 Spokane, Wash. (Inter-State Fair) Sept. 23-Oct. 5 Lewiston, Idaho October 7-12 Walla Walla, Wash October 14-19 Boise, Idaho October 21-26 Grand Circuit Dates. Providence August 26-30 Hartford September 2-6 Syracuse September 9-13 Columbus September 16-27 Petaluma meeting opens to-day. Special trains will be run, leaving San Francisco at 10:30 A. M. and returning after the races. The purses for trotters and pacers at Petaluma are the largest on the circuit this year. The Woodland folks are a little jealous of Santa Rosa track records and will fix their track so the horses can go faster if they are able. The biggest crowd ever seen in Sacramento will be at the State Fair this year, and the exhibit is to be the best on record. A two-year-old by John A. McKerron has paced a half in 1:08 this year back in Ohio. Inferlotta 2:04% was bred to Audubon Boy 1:59% late this year and is thought to be with foal. The produce should pace in two minutes. Sir John S. 2:06% and Copa de Oro 2:07% are both entered in the $5,000 stake at the Oregon State Fair. Inferlotta was not entered in this event. More's the pity. Castanada by Don Derby 2:04% won a five-heat race at Lansing, Mich., August 7th, his fastest heat being 2:09%. He is out of Cyrene by Guide, a mare now owned by Mr. E. A. Howard of Oakland. Dan Patch went his mile in 1:56% at Galesburg. Every quarter was faster than a two-minute clip. Will be ever quit? He is the perennial champion, and seems good for years to come, as he is sound and all right. Crown Prince, said to be a son of Dexter Prince, entered the 2:30 list at Parksville, Long Island, August 10th, by winning the 2:30 trot, in which he took a record of 2:22%. A half-dozen trotters have beaten 2:08 in races on the Grand Circuit already. It takes a horse that can trot at least one mile in 2:06 to win the big trot- ting events on that circuit. Jack Curry has had to refrain from driving this year because he is suspended for unpaid entrance on several horses he did not own. Drivers and trainers cannot be too careful when making entries: George G. 2:05% won his first start this year at Poughkeepsie, and the fastest heat in 2:07%. He is good and should win when heats are right at his record. He is nearly as fast a trotter as Sonoma Girl. Sonoma Girl 2:06%, and winner of the M. and M., looked good to many, but Sonoma Girl, sold for $30,000, looked better to many more. Maud Fowler 2:21%, dam of Sonoma Girl, is looking fat and fine at the farm of her owner, Mr. Sampson B. Wright, of Santa Rosa. The Petaluma meeting opens to-day with five run- ning and one trotting race on the card. All next week there will be two harness races and four run- ning events. Every inch of space in the pavilion at Sacramento is taken for exhibits at the California State Fair. The display of live stock of all kinds promises to be the best and most extensive in years, while the racing program is high class, all the best trotters and pacers in the State being entered. The protest that was made against permitting Sonoma Girl to start in the second heat at Buffalo has been withdrawn, and the money was paid as the judges awarded it. There will be no betting at the California State Fair, but this will not stop the trotters and pacers from racing. Mr. L. Richardson of this city took many fine pictures of the finishes in the different races at the Breeders' meeting at Santa Rosa last week, and is supplying them to horsemen. Three days' racing will be held at McMinnville, Oregon, on September 5th, 6th and 7th. Entrance to each race is $25, to which $100 is added by the proprietor for each race. The money is to be divided 60, 30 and 10 per cent. Geo. T. Beckers of Los Angeles has sold to Mr. L. R. Ligier of Phoenix, Ariz., a handsome weanling stud colt by Zombro for $500. Highball won the Massachusetts $10,000 stake at Readville after all. The Jet up did him good, and if Sonoma Girl had had one she would probably have beaten him. Easter Direct, that reduced her pacing record to 2:09% at Poughkeepsie, is by Direct and out of Cleo G„ by Yosemite. She was bred by E. A. Gam- mon of Courtland, Cal., and is a half-sister to his filly Cleo Dillon, that trotted to a time record of 2:38 at Santa Rosa last week. Sheriff Montgomery and Mr. A. B. Rodman of Yolo county have sold their fast trotting stallion Tuberose 2:25% to Mr. H. J. Kincaid of Nevada. Peter Saxe & Son shipped on Saturday last by steamer Enterprise to Hilo for the big ranch of Mr. Shipman a very select lot of full-blooded stock. In the consignment were five Hereford bulls, two Short- horn bulls, two Holstein bulls, twelve Angora bucks, two Poland-China boars, one draft stallion, and one trotting-bred stallion of McKinney stock. John Caldwell 2:08% and Lucretia 2:14% do not seem to be as close to the money in their races this year under the reinsmanship of Ed Geers as they were when James Thompson had them. It looks now as if Thompson would earn more with Col. Kirk- patrick's California string than Geers will with the Grand Circuit performers owned by the Colonel. Fred H. Chase & Co. will hold a combination sale of well bred trotters and pacers at 478 Valencia street, this city, October 14th. Several owners have already arranged to consign them horses, and there are several with fast records among them. The market for good roadsters and speedway horses is excellent at the present time, and now is the time to sell. Write to Chase & Co. for particulars. Much interest is being taken in the races to be held at the Vallejo track on September 2d, Labor Day, under auspices of the San Francisco Driving Club. Four races will be on the card for that day, with purses ranging from $100 to $150. The facili- ties for reaching Vallejo from this city are first-class. Trips can be made by boat or train at convenient hours, and return after the races. Thornway, son of Steinway, is making good in great shape on the Grand Circuit. He won the $3,000 2:12 pace at Readville last Wednesday in three straight heats, time 2:07%, 2:05% and 2:05%, beating such pacers as Hidalgo, William C, Major Marlow, Reproachless, Alice Pointer, Johnny Smoker, Shaugran and Bonanza. As Sonoma Girl was beaten at Readville that day Thornway considered it was up to him to keep California blood in front. The new pacer Alice Pointer 2:05% looks like an- other 2:03 pacer for her sire, the one-time champion pacer, Star Pointer 1:59%. In spite of the fact that no betting was permitted at Cleveland this year, the meeting was a financial There seems to be no room for doubt that the horse is here to stay, says the Rural World. He has met many an alleged annihilating foe, but has survived them all. First, there was the canal, guaranteed to take all value out of horses; then came the railroad, a hauler of burdens that no horse could successfully compete with; then the electric street car put in an appearance, and from that time on horses were not to be worth raising; then followed the bicycle, everybody began to ride it, and of course the carriage, bus and saddle horse would henceforth be without value, making horse raising unprofitable to the last degree; and at last, unkindest cut of all, came the auto car, 'bus, truck, delivery wagon, run-about and the extinct horse seemed to be inevitable. But this noblest of all beasts survived every attack, repulsed every enemy, disappointed evry prophet of evil, and is here today, triumphant, courted, sought after, longed for, and bringing on an average more hundred-cent dollars each, than it ever did before Verily, the horse is here to stay! A TIP FOR STARTERS. [From the Goshen Independent-Republican.] The Goshen Driving Club is very fortunate to have for its' starter a practical horseman, Mr. Mills hav- ing been a breeder, trainer, race driver, and an acknowledged authority in light harness horse mat- ters, long before he began to ring the bell and warn the reinsmen not to score down ahead of the pole horse. Mr. Mills does not permit as much scoring as most starters, and the less he lets the horses score the more he pleases the people — who come to the race track to be amused, and want short, snappy racing, and not endurance contests. Last week at Brighton Beach was run off the Brighton Handicap, total value $25,000, and first money $20,000. Now, no trotter ever won $20,000 by coming in first in a trotting race, and, mind you, the runner had only one chance at a breakaway. If he got off badly, or got left at the post, never mind; the rest went on just the same! But in a $25,000 trotting race — if there was one — the horses would probably score from two to six times before getting the word for the first heat, and it is the tedious scoring that causes more complaint from the sport- loving followers of the turf than any other one thing. The late John A. Goldsmith was as capable an all-round horseman as America ever produced. He only lived to be 36 years of age, yet he had won the Charter Oak $10,000 race, with Director; the $10,000 M. and M.. with Siva; the Kentucky Fu- turity, with Oro Wilkes, and never drove a match race he didn't win. Frank Herdic, the pool-seller, said Goldsmith could bet more money on his horses and then get in the sulky and give them a better drive than any professional who ever went down the Grand Circuit, and the last year Goldsmith had his health he won $52,000 during the season, and all of it with horses educated by himself. This, alone, proved his ability. Although Goldsmith had taken a hand at almost everything else connected with life on the turf, he had never started horses, always wanted to do it, and his opportunity came to him when he was re- quested to start them at Goshen. His work in the starter's stand amazed every one. The first time the horses came down on the trot, he sent them away, paying great attention to the horses being on their stride, and almost no attention to their being head and head. He explained, afterwards, that in driving races himself, and for the biggest amount of money, he was always praying to get the word even if a length or more behind; that so many horses began to act badly after two or three scores who would have been all right if sent away on the first score — in other words. Goldsmith was always in favor of reducing the scoring to the minimum. OLD TIMER. TWO CHAMPION PACERS. One day last week The Broncho, champion pacing mare, was hitched for the first time since she was fired and turned out last spring. The great little mare is going sound on the leg treated for spavin, and acts as if she would stand training next year after her foal by Willie Benton 2:06% is weaned. There never was a pacer the equal of The Broncho as a racing machine against other horses, says H. T. White and when it came to a tilt with the watch she was equally supreme, her mile without wind shield or pacemaker being the best of that sort in the books, just as her three heats in a race against other horses. That the daughter of Stormcliffe will throw speed is not doubted by the experts, as she has the gimp and vitality that goes with a good broodmare, nearly all the great producers of speed at the trot and pace having been pony built matrons with a lot of resolu- tion. That in a majority of cases the dam has more to do than the sire in the making of a fast horse of any sort has been the belief of breeders for many years, and the mares that in their racing career are fidgety on the racetrack and able to look out for themselves in the stable as well are the ones that will give to the foals their greatest vitality and then see that the youngsters get all that is coming to them in the pasture. But the champion pacing mare is not more in the public eye just now than the best pacing stallion, Dan Patch. The old horse, whose unequaled speed always is on tap, paced a mile at Galesburg last Tuesday in 1:56%, each half alike, and the occasion was made a notable one for the family through his daughter, Donna Patch, winning two heats of the 2:18 pace in 2:08% and 2:06%. It is beyond ques- tion that Dan Patch will sire his full share of speed, his representation in that line already being credit- able, although on account of his high service fee he has not been mated with a great many mares aside from those of his owner during the last three years. It is worth noting that, although Dan himself is a horse of wonderful disposition, quite a percentage of his colts old enough to be trained have shown both intelligence and temper, the one that took a mark of 2:06% at Galesburg having decided opinions of her own about certain matters. Ruth Dillon, daughter of Sidney Dillon, won the three-year-old trotting stake at Lebanon, Ind.. August 13th, beating six others. The race was best two in three, and the Santa Rosa bred mare won in straight heats in 2:21% and 2:17%. Ruth Dillon is out of Russie Russell by Bay Rose 2:20%, second rlom Oak- ley Russell by Happy Russell. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 24, 1907. f /. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL .\ | f » g CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT » * f FIRST TUNAS OF THE SEASON. ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS IN THE UNITED STATES The question of what shall be done to stimulate interest in zoological gardens in the United States is being much discussed among zoologoists who recognize the educative value of exhibits of wild animals. The interest of enligutened peoples of the world in animals brought from the wilderness is as old as history. More than thirty centuries ago the Chinese maintained zoological gardens, known as parks of intelligence, for the amusement and education of the people. Babylon and Thebes had their menageries. The wealthy Greek aristo- crats ornamented their country places with wild ani- mals that figured in the chase, also with ornamental song birds and waterfowl. As early as 1552, the imperial menageries of Ebersdorf were established and fights between lions were provided for the amusement of the German princes and their friends. Another use to which animals were put was that of making sacrifices to celebrate the birth of royal children. When Cortez invaded Mexico the royal zoological garden maintained by Montezuma covered an im- mense area, and in the aviary alone 300 keepers were employed. The aquatic birds alone consumed 250 pounds of fish daily and birds and beasts of prey were fed upon great quantities of poultry. The Aztecs manifested not only a keen interest in col- lecting birds and animals, but also no little ability in attending to them properly in captivity. The Spaniards destroyed the enclosures, killing many of the animals and allowing others to escape, and from the first quarter of the sixteenth century until 1847, when Andrew Downs established a zoological garden in Halifax, Nova Scotia, no exhibition of wild animals existed in North America. In 1S60 the only zoological gardens in the United States were in Baltimore and New York. A gift of a dozen swans from the city of Hamburg to the city of New York formed the beginning of the Cen- tral Park Zoo that year, but it was not until several years afterward that keepers were employed and the collection of birds and animals materially in- creased. Ten years later New York made Chicago a present of a pair of swans and these two birds formed the nucleus of the Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens. About that time Davenport, Iowa, estab- lished a zoological garden and Philadelphia and Cincinnati followed suit in 1874. As late as twenty years ago there were but a dozen collections of wild animals in this country, where there are at present about sixty, aggregating about 4,000 acres of land and containing between 11,000 and 12,000 animals. Many of the zoological gardens in this country have been established as the result of gifts. Some fifteen years ago a public spirited citizen of Atlanta presented to the city a fine collection of animals and two Atlanta newspapers added in the establish- ment of the "zoo" by presenting an elephant and lion. The present zoological gardens at Buffalo resulted from the donation of three half-breed bisons. One of the discouraging misfortunes incident to the growth of the Buffalo zoo was the loss of two fine black elk, who fought a duel to the death. A zoological garden originated in Nashville in a pecu- liar manner. A wild West show was loading when a buffalo bull slipped from a chute and broke its leg. He was left to die. but the interest of a physician was enlisted and after the animal had been given a narcotic and put in a sling its leg was set. So many people rode out on the street cars to see the animal that the company realized the possioility of attracting business in this way and began 1he formation of a menagerie. Although zoologists have done much to promote interest in wild animals in this country, the United States is still much behind Europe in the matter of well equipped and widely distributed exhibits of animals. It is widely asserted in this country that the fault lies somewhat with the so-called upper classes. In the larger cities of Europe zoological gardens are the chief center of attraction. The aris- tocracies of birth, wealth and intelligence are in- terested in their maintenance. The zoological so- cieties' at Amsterdam and Rotterdam number no less than 5,000 members. It is considered an honor to be on the membership rolls, and if a well to do citizen declines to become a member he is not ad- mitted to the gardens even upon the payment of a fee. In London the King is patron of the zoologi- cal society and the Prince of Wales is vice-patron. Many of the zoological gardens in this country are free to the public. In Europe none are free, save the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. Some of our zoological gardens are maintained by amusement parks or street railways, but a majority of them are kept up by the cities. The Bronx Park Zoo in New York and the Philadelphia Zoological Gardens are kept up by zoological societies, while the National Zoologicpl Garden in Washington is maintained in part by the National Government, under a special act of Congress of 1890. These three gardens are the mos I important in this country from a scientific : ,nt_ Aside from the Jardin des Plantes. the European gardens make no concession to the public except a reduction of admission fees on Saturaays and holi- days. The result is that the poor are practically ex- cluded, while in America they enjoy the benefits of the exhibitions. So great is the crush of people in the Jardin des Plantes there is often danger to the barriers which protect the cages. Generally speak- ing. European zoological gardens pay dividends, while those in America are an expense. An exception to the rule in this country is the Cincinnati Zoo. which has made money recently, although it has had hard times in its career. In most of the gardens of Eu- rope the restaurant concession pays handsomely. In Berlin the restaurant privileges are leased for $15,000 a year, and the restaurant is immensely popular as a dining place. William T. Hornaday, director of the New York Zoological Society, and an authority upon natural history, says that the American gardens should have both high priced and low priced restaurants, concert halls, plenty of shade and flowers, immunity from political interference, and the normal support of the wealthy and intellectual classes in every city. Where it is possible, enclosures should be large enough to admit the animals being kept in something like their natural state. In the average park the enclosures are too small to admit of the animals being healthy and contented and in the great game preserves they are hidden in the forests. One of the chief reasons for the need of commodious quar- ters is that of economy. Where spaces are too small the death rate is high. In all of the larger institu- tions the animals are not only given expert atten- tion and dieted scientifically, but well equipped hos- pitals are provided for their treatment when they become ill or injured. Such advantages are not en- joyed in the smaller gardens and many of them die from inattention. . Students of the habits of birds and beasts have learned how to combat in a great measure the evil effects of confinement upon creatures used to un- limited spaces and plenty of exercise. Medical books telling what measures should be taken to prevent tigers from having indigestion and elephants from having sore feet are upon the shelves of the larger zoological gardens. One of the animals which fares worse in small spaces is the American buffalo. Al- though no scientist has been able to explain it, ex- perience shows that when a herd of buffalo is en- closed in a space which does not give them the freedom to which they have been accustomed, there results a high percentage of male calves. Another peculiarity is that the young buffaloes are frequently not hardy. Upon a large range the buffaloes breed as readily as cattle, and as they are not particularly wild or shy, zoologists can find no theory by which to account for the peculiar results experienced in breeding them. The only zoological garden in which wild animals is now presented to sightseers in their natural state is the one recently established in Berlin by Carl Hagenbeck. By clever landscape gardening he has produced the jungle, the mountains, plains and wood- lands in which the wild animals are found. Between the spaces allotted to the different varieties are no visible enclosures. Each space is bounded by a deep ditch so concealed by shrubs that it is not visible to the visitor. The sides of the ditches are concave and it is not possible for the animals to escape from one enclosure to the other, or to molest persons inspecting them. The animals of kindred species are confined together. Antelopes, zebras and buffaloes are seen grazing in a group, while the elephants and their kind are allotted another space. The polar enclosure represents a large iceberg, be- ing made of boulders and in this "iceberg" the polar bears have their dens. o Large Cougar Killed. — Warren Stitt, the young son of Dr. J. W. Stitt of Berkeley, recently returned to Berkeley with the skin of a monster California lion which he killed after an exciting hunt in Lake county. The lion was killed in Cache Creek and is said to be the biggest of the cat tribe ever killed in Lake county. Young Stitt was out hunting for deer, when he came upon the animal in the brush. He was equal to the occasion and managed to bring the beast down with two well-aimed shots. He draggel the carcass back to camp and thence brought it to Berkeley. He will have the skin stuffed and mounted. The initial arrests and convictions of alien hunters for violation of the hunters' license law was con- summated by Game Warden Neale of Sacramento, who arrested two Greeks in Yuba county for hunt- ing without a license. The pair were tried in Wheat- land two weeks ago, convicted and fined ?20 apiece. This case, it is believed, will have a salutary effect upon their fellow-countrymen. It has been claimed that many Greek laborers in the employ of railroad companies now building lines in Superior California have been ignoring the law and have been slaughter- ing birds and animals indiscriminately. James Maynard Jr. and Ed N. Ayers, two popular and well known sportsmen of San Francisco, two weeks ago had the distinctive and mueh-sought-for honor of capturing the first leaping tunas at Cata- lina Island for this season. Both the Tuna Club and the Light Tackle Club offer prizes to the suc- cessful angler who lands the first specimen of this gamey variety of big sea fish each season at Cata- lina. The presence of tuna in great numbers was ap- parent rather earlier than usual this year. During the latter part of June the fish were observed jump- ing from the water a few miles off shore all the way from Avalon harbor to Seal Rocks. Every boat in the harbor, and there are about fifty of these craft for the use of salt-water anglers, has at one time or another been out after the tuna, only to return with a dry fish-box so far as the big fishes were con- cerned. They have been tempted with all kinds of bait, from flying fish to sardines, but the tuna were indifferent and wo.uld not gladden the hearts of the many anglers and strike the baited hooks, although on most occasions the fish were seen breaking water on all sides of the angler's launch. The spectacle of the fish going through these maneuvers is an ex- citing one, but at the same time exasperating when they cannot be coaxed to take the lure. Several years ago it was not such an uncommon sight to see tuna flags proudly displayed from the masts of the fishing launches when they returned to Avalon after a morning's fishing. Of late, how- ever, the tuna have been" conspicuous by their ab- sence, only four of these fish being taken, it is re- ported, in the waters of Catalina during the season of 1906. It remained, therefore, for Maynard and Ayers to break the ice, and, as it happened, they were equipped with light tackle, which fact adds greatly to the piscatorial honor of the capture. The first tuna was taken by Mr. Maynard on the 6th inst.. after a fight of 45 minutes before the fish was gaffed. The fish weighed 42% pounds — this weight was a mere trifle of 1% pounds less than the required weight of 44% pounds to entitle the angler to one of the Catalina Light Tackle Club's gold buttons, instead of the silver button. A 9-ounce greenheart rod, a 9-thread cuttyhunk line and a 7-0 O'Shaughnessy hook baited with a sardine was the tackle used. Mr. Maynard's second tuna weighed 36 pounds. Mr. Ayers' tuna turned the scales at 38 pounds. This fish was taken on a 9-ounce lancewood rod. with line, hook and bait the same as Maynard used. Each angler had about 900 feet of line on his reel, this quantity of line being considered necessary in tackling a tuna. To win the club prizes the angler must bring the fish to gaff absolutely unaided, a broken rod dis- qualifies the catch. Club officials are always at the landing to weigh prize-winning catches and inspect tackle, thus making the catches matters of record. The launch hired was in charge of Chappie, one of the oldest and most skillful of the Avalon boat- men. To the boatman bringing in the most prize- winning catches handsome trophies are offered by the fishing club. Thus far this season Chappie is way in the lead. To win a gold tuna button the fish must weigh 44% pounds or over. A silver button fish runs from 33 to 44% pounds. This must be done with light tackle only under club rules. The grand prize, how- ever, is the Tunt Club's blue button. To acquire this lapel ornament the angler must land a tuna weighing 100 pounds or more. This feat has been performed, but alw-ays in the past writh 24-thread lines, at least, and heavier rods. Besides the tunas, the two anglers landed yellow- tail until they were too tired to fish further. One day these grand fighting fish were so plentiful that the two fishermen took the count and had to stop. The fish ran from 20 to 25 pounds and had their captors completely knocked out. All of this catch was brought up to the launch and was then released without being gaffed. One day's fishing the various fish were so plentiful that the anglers stopped try- ing for the smaller fellows and devoted the balance of the day in quest of a gold-button fish. The tunas taken by Maynard and Ayers were the only ones captured so far this season until last week, when an- other tuna was landed by a lady angler. This fish was of the yellow fin variety of tuna, however. The best records made by the Light Tackle Club so far this year are as follows: Black sea bass — F. C. Gay, 100 pounds. White sea bass — F. C. Gay, 45% pounds. Yellowtail — F. C. Gay, 28% pounds. .-Ubicore — W. Vaughan Scott, 28% pounds. Rock bass — F. C. Gay, 1 pound. Corbina — Eugene Elliott, 6 1-3 pounds. Yellowfin — A. M. Morse, 3% pounds. Tuna — James Maynard Jr., 42% pounds. Catalina Island is frequented every year by many seasoned anglers from all parts of the East and also by English and other European rod and reel experts, and the struggle for the fishing club prizes goes on with zealous persistence and systematic effort all through the fishing season. Sas Francisco Fly-Casting Club. — The finals in the medal series of fly-casting contests for 1907 will take place at Stow Lake Sunday morning. August 25th. After the contests are over the members and gcests will devote their attention to a substantial lunch, which will be spread in the club-house. Saturday, August 24, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN ENGLISH SHOOTING SCHOOL METHODS. The following description of a visit to an English shooting school, which we copy from the Shooting Times and British Sportsmen, shows how they do it across the pond. Game shooting there is the rich man's pastime and the lesson costing 1£, or $4.80 odd of our money, is inexpensive preparation for the season's sport. Tuition in America is secured without price, but not always under the eye of a well informed, experi- enced teacher who can point out the errors. Practice is relied upon mostly to make skillful the apt be- ginner. "It was a common report not so long ago that the various processes of trade were conducted on a principle described as 'rule of thumb/ The charge was true enough. Man relied upon experience, and despised method. The same may be said of various branches of sport, and especially of shooting. The good shot was the experienced snot, and proficiency was rather the result of years than of precise know- ledge. Let us recall how the old shot, and particu- larly the keeper, laughed at the try-gun when it was introduced, just as the old machine fitter sneered at the micrometer guage, the photographer at the exposure meter and the decimal system of weights and measures. What a change in a few years! Now almost everything is reduced to an exact science. "Probably in no branch of trade has greater prog- ress been made on these lines than in gun-fitting. Gun-fitting is a science, and the would-be shot is now spared the expenditure of time and money involved in gaining knowledge only in the actual field of sport. But the expert gun-fitter must have some- thing more than a try-gun in order to equip his customer with a weapon that suits his individual peculiarities. He must have appliances which will enable him and his client to see and correct mis- takes; and these appliances to be of any educational value, must provide conditions which conform as far as possible to the conditions which actually pre- vail in the field. In short, the pupil must go to school. "It was to one of the institutions that we wended our way a few days since. Taking the train at Baker street, we found ourselves at Neasden, and in the charming and picturesque ground of Messrs. Joseph Lang & Sons, Ltd., of New Bond street. There, in a beautifully wooded and secluded spot it required no effort to imagine ourselves miles and miles away from the metropolis, but when the sport began, so realistic was it all that it did really need a great effort to believe that it was all artificial, and that, after all, it was not a bright September morning, and that we were at school taking lessons in the divine art of shooting. We took our turn at the big targets to see if the guns fitted. 'You are shooting a little to the left,' remarked the genial headmaster. 'Just let me alter the gun;' and we begin again. 'Good! Dead on, and a kill every time. Take that rising bird, will you please? Ah, on his tail. Let me straighten the stock a bit.' This done, every bird was in the center of the pattern, and killed as dead as a stene each time. "Now we walk the covert in line, just as we walk up partridges. 'Mark!' cries the beater, and a couple of clay partridges are winging their way across the fence. The first bird escapes. 'A little too quick, sir.' The second bird is crumpled up in fine style. 'Mark! Mark! To your left, sir. Under him .this time.' 'No; we think not,' we exclaim; 'seemed dead on him.' 'No, sir; a good deal under him. Try another at the same angle, and hold well up.' The correction was good; a common fault was pointed out and rectified on the spot. There were no more misses of that order, though there were others in which we declared that the fault was not as pointed out by our instructor. But his keen eye did not fail him and we accepted the necessary correction with pleasing and profitable results. "'Now for a few driven grouse!' We take our place in the butts. By jove! how they whizz! We were not ready and we lost both. The next lot is, however, wiped out. But a repetition of our perform- ance was not to be our good fortune. "We were making mistakes, misjudging speeds and miscalculating distances. Our painstaking in- structor came to the rescue, and after more correc- tions, the exactness of which we momentarily doubted, we plastered them in fine form, and were dismissed as fairly proficient shots, loaded with tips, which we shall put to use when August 12th comes round. " 'Would you like a woodcock or two?' 'What, here?' we answer. 'Why, yes.' A short walk across a field, and we enter a lovely shady grove. Just the place for cock, if it were only in some other part of the country, and the weather were not so warm. We traverse this beautiful natural avenue, and sud- denly a dark object flits across the grove. Cock, sir!' But it was gone. 'Look out, sir! Another.' But he, too, puts the trees between himself and the guns, and is safe. Another and another gets up, with vary- ing results. How natural is it all, and what excellent fun! Never before have we seen such an imitation of the real thing. We are loth to leave this lovely peaceful spot; but time is fleeting, and we have yet to account for some driven pheasants. We take a few rabbits on our way back as they gambol through the bushes, and try our aim and activity to the very utmost. "And now for those pheasants. 'How high is that tower?' 'One hundred feet, sir.' It looks twice as much. The birds come thick and fast, but they are missed with an unpleasant regularity. 'Follow forward and you will get them,' says the watchful master. 'More — more yet. Good!' Down they come. But who ever thought they wanted so much allowance? There is no denying it — the proof of the instruction was found in the killing which re- warded our persistent efforts and those of our in- structor. "We wind up our day having learned and unlearned a lot — discovered in a few minutes what might have taken days to find out in the field; and we make up our minds to have a few days' practice at Messrs. Lang's beautiful grounds before the opening of the shooting season; and if when that long-looked-for event arrives our percentage of kills is not consider- ably increased we shall be very much astonished. Too much cannot be said for the value of such schools as these. They are of as much utility to the old hand as the beginner — probably more so, since all men habitually make certain misses in shooting and get confirmed in them, and may be heard to remark that they never could take birds go- ing this way or that. Any particular shot can be imitated at Messrs. Lang's school and the weak points of any man's shooting improved in an in- credidibly short time. "Although Messrs. Lang have not had possession of the ground very long, they have made wonderful progress in imitating all that is natural in the sport, and the grounds are not only adapted to the study of shooting, but are so planned as to afford the ut- most pleasure to those who want a few days' shoot- ing out of season." AT THE TRAPS. Casting Tournament. — At the coming Racine cast- ing tournament the card for the first day is profes- sional half-ounce accuracy bait-casting, professional accuracy and delicacy fly-casting, quarter-ounce pro- fessional accuracy bait, and amateur distance fly-cast- ing. A professional distance salmon-casting event also will be put on. The amateurs have the other two days to them- selves. Delicacy and accuracy fly, distance and ac- curacy fly, and quarter-ounce accuracy bait are the second day's card; half-ounce accuracy and half- ounce distance are the third. Team events will be arranged by the committee. For the benefit of casters the existing record for bait casting, in the 21/£-ounce class, is held by John A. Roosevelt of New York, at 204 feet 3 inches, the average of five casts in a lane thirty-five feet wide, with seven and a half foot rod. R. H. Wood is credited with a single cast of 250 feet, with nine- foot rod, and no restrictions as to accuracy. Roose- velt made his record in 1SS4. Wood made his in 1S85. In the half-ounce game, an average of 185 5-6 feet for five casts on the lawn stands good, but 194 feet 8 inches is the longest cast on the books, although it has since been beaten by Charles U. Stepath of New York, and Reuben C. Leonard. Both cast over 200 feet in the New York sportsmen's show. Pheasant Slaughter. — Many complaints have been received as to the ruthless slaughter of pheasants in the vicinity of Grand Island, on Cosumnes River, near the Slough House and Walnut Grove. The Japanese and Russians have been killing these beau- tiful birds, which were imported, and are protected by the law. The killing of the pheasants has aroused the authorities and some of the men who have broken the law are known, and if found will suffer the full penalty. Another case of law breaking is the killing of quail near Siebeck's, on the Upper Stockton Road. Portuguese defy the law and even commenced their shooting before the open season on doves began. Two Portuguese are under suspicion. A maximum fine of $100 or imprisonment for 100 days, or both, may be imposed. The authorities are anxious to apprehend these violators of the law and make examples of them. Crippled Geese Colony. — T. S. Bolt, a prominent Gridley sportman, last week discovered on the land included in the Gridley Fishing Preserve a colony of 194 wild geese, no one of which was able to fly. They had been crippled by hunters during the past hunting season, and consequently had not been able to get away, and were unable to accompany the myriads of geese which go to the Alaska and Arctic regions early in the spring. They therefore formed a band, and made the most of the splendid climate of Butte Creek during the summer. So far there is no direct evidence that geese breed during their enforced stay in this locality, and we do not care to risk incurring the charge of nature faking by stating that they do, but it seems quite likely that there may be many goslings among the flock. Mr. Bolt captured alive a number of the geese and will use them as decoys the coming winter. Salmon Running. — For the past two weeks many local anglers have greatly enjoyed the exhilirating sport of trolling for salmon inside the Heads. The favorite fishing grounds are off the Bolinas beach. Numerous big catches have been made, one boat accounting for over fifty salmon, ranging from 3 to 40 pounds. The fish are fresh run ocean fish and in splendid condition. The quinnats are feeding on the vast schools of sardines and anchovies, hooks baited with one of these have been the best lures. - The Union Gun Club trap season will close with the shoot scheduled for Sunday, September 15th. At the August shoot, held at Ingleside on the 18th inst, the winner of the Du Pont trophy race was Bert Patrick, who scored 22 out of 25 targets. The winners for the month in the medal race were: Clarence A. Haight, champion class, 22 out of 25 at 18 yards; Collier and Thomas tied for the first class medal, with 20 breaks each at 20 yards; Collier won on the shoot-off, 20 to 17; Hauer won the second class medal, with 12 breaks; Hoelle, who broke 18, won third class medal; Noonan, with a score of 17, won the medal for the fourth class shooters. The scores shot were the following; Club shoot, 25 targets— Haight, 20, 18; Leary, 16; Lynch, 20; Patrick, 22; Danielsen, 20; Hoelle, 18, 20; Ehrenweith, 12, 17; Sullivan, 9; Rasmussen, 7; Mur- dock, 19; Collier, 20; Noonon, 18; Lewis, 9; Iverson, 23; Thomas, 20; Dwyer, 11; Fincke, 13. Iverson won first money and Haight second money in the champion class purse. Collier and Thomas first and second and Murdock third money for the first class. Lewis won the second class purse. Pat- rick, Lynch and t-ioelle were one-two-three for the third class purse. Danielsen, Noonan and Fincke cut up fourth class purse in the same order. Medal shoot, 25 targets: At 20 yards — Danielsen 16, Lynch 13, Collier 20, Murdock 15, Dwyer 11. At 18 yards — Haight 22, Patrick 16, Leary 15, Hoelle 20, Danielsen 16. At 16 yards— Thomas 20, Lewis 6, Iverson 20, Ehrenweith 12, Noonan 17, Hauer 12, Fincke 15, Barber 13. Du Pont trophy, 25 targets: At 20 yards — Lewis 15, Iverson IS, Haight 19, Hoelle 14. At 18 yards- Lynch 20, Thomas 19, Collier 16, Hauer 14. At 16 yards — Leary 18, Patrick 22, Barber 17, Danielsen 20, Hauer 21. At 14 yards — Sullivan 15, Noonan 13, J. Dwyer 16, Fincke 13. Added money for .the Western Handicap of the Interstate Association at Denver this week amounts to $3,000. Captain A. H. Bogardus, whose name in connec- tion with trap-shooting is known the world over, is still in the limelight, using his shootin' iron pretty much as of yore. Years ago, in the '70's and early '80's, Bogardus was the undisputed champion of the world. Before the crowned heads of Europe he won his title in a series of matches with the foreign champions. He was Buffalo Bill's first partner. To-day he is an old man, but his sight is still keen, his nerves steady and he is a living testi- monial to the benefits that may accrue as the re- sult of the invigorating sport of trap-shooting. Even to-day he is ready, it is stated, to put up a few dol- lars in a saucer-smashing contest. The records made at the traps by the members of the Seattle Gun Club in the season just closed, shows that the shotgun experts of that city are able to hold their own in almost any company. There will be no more regular club shoots until next March, but a number of special shoots will be pulled off in the fall, and it is planned to have a big tournament when the experts from the East come to the Coast. Some of the best known shots in the United States will take part in this tournament, it is reported. In the medal events the members had to take part in six shoots in order to qualify. Some of them took part in as many as ten shoots and the records they made are very creditable. The percentage scores made by the leaders in the three classes. A, B and C, in the medal shoots are as follows: Class A— Steele 89 1-7, Mac 85 7-9, Mottinger 85 1-3. Junker 82, Bert 80. Class B— Fisher 79 1-9, Mahan 78 6-7, Hall 78, Fred 77 5-7, Wheeler 77 5-7, Holcomb 77 3-5. The men in Class B were very closely hunched, as less than two points separated the leader from the sixth. Class C — Marsh 76 5-7, Hilderbrant 73y2. Olie 67 1-3, Doc 66 6-7, Donald 56, Mitchell 54 4-5, Peter- son 50 4-5. For the Du Pont cup Steele, Mac and Holcomb tied, each man having won the trophy three times. In the shoot-off at 50 targets, Steele won with a score of 44, Mae was second with 43, and Holcomb was third with 42. The Seattle Sporting Goods cup was won by E. E. Ellis. In this event the six high scores counted, and Ellis finished with an average of 93 1-3. The E. E. Ellis cup was won by Steele. He won the cup three times during the season and it is now his property. He was tied with Junker and Parker, but beat them in the shoot-off. The Du Pont trophy, which goes with a fifty-bird handicap event, was won by Mac, shooting from the twenty-yard mark, with a score of 44. The Richmond Blue Rock Club held its regular weekly shoot Sunday, August 11th, and some very good scores weer made. There were three matches of 25 targets each, resulting as follows: First shoot— Picton 20, Feudner 23, Truax 17, White 15, J. Feudner 23. Second shoot — Picton 22, Feudner 24, Truax 18, White 10, J. Feudner 22. Third shoot — Picton 19, Feudner 20, Truax 14, White 14, J. Feud- ner 21. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. In place of the week of trap-shooting, originally programed for this fall, there will be three days of sport, and the tournament will be conducted under the auspices of the Western Gun Club, it having ap- peared to the shooters that a week v 10 THli BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 24, 1907. together more trap-shooting than the town would be likely to stand under present conditions. Last spring, when the Western Gun Club was con- templating a tournament, it agreed to postpone its event until fall and allow the Los Angeles Club the field in case the lstter would co-operate and not compete with the Western Club's initial shoot this fall. The first part of the deal already has been performed, and the change in plans results from the Los Angeles Club's ofiering to go through with its agreement. It has done somewhat more, in that it has offered the Westerners the use of its Sherman grounds in case they desire to shoot there. The Li Fur grounds hardly will accommodate another set of traps, and it is quite likely that this offer will be accepted. The dates claimed for the Western Gun Club's shoot are September 25th, 26th and 27th. and $500 . will be added to the stakes. President Sam Smith of the Los Angeles Club has tendered the assistance of that organization and it now looks as if a spirit of harmony would result. During September the Eastern crack powder burners will be on hand to show the local experts how it is done. They will be in town a week, and as there will be but three days' shooting, there will be plenty of time for entertaining. The Los Angeles grounds sport two Leggetts and a good tournament equipment. The Western Club is up to date so far as it goes, but hardly would care to handle 100 shooters under present condi- tions. Everything indicates a large force of expert shots will come down the Coast circuit in Septem- ber. All the Southern California towns will con- tribute their crack marksmen also. Louis Herzog, a well known and popular Southern California sportsman, ex-Marshal of Ocean Park, has interested a number of scattergun marksmen of the beach cities in a plan to form a club and hold bule rock shoots on the riffle range at the criket grounds near Venice. He has enlisted about fifty sportsmen in the movement and the meeting pro- ably will be held this week to organize. Mr. Herzog also hopes to organize a club of rifle marksmen soon. John Dale, Henry Garrison and Willard Sperry made the three highest scores at the Owl Rod and Gun Club shoot August 4th at Modesto. Out of 75 targets they broke 68, 65 and 63 respectively. D. C- Davison and W. H. Worswick also made good scores. The shoot was the fourth of the Du Pont trophy series, and was the first to hold on the new shooting grounds. On account of its closer location to the ball grounds and to town the new grounds is found to be much more desirable than the old one. The traps and shooting boxes have been placed in the same position as on the old grounds and so far as the shooting is concerned seem much the same to the shooters. One-half the number of targets in the Dupont race have now been shot off and the remaining events of this series will attract a livlier interest than has the first half. The final possession of the trophy promises to be hotly contested. The Preliminary Handicap, shot at Ingleside, Sep- tember 16, 1905, was won by C. D. Hagerman, the Los Angeles crack, who broke 93 out of 100. W. H. Varien, the "red shirt" sharp shooter of Pacific Grove, was runner-up with 92 breaks. Both shot from the 16-yard peg. Sylvester and Bungay finished the 100-target race the following day for the Pacific Coast Handicap, with the good scores of 97 each, from the 16-yard mark. Bungay started on his last section of 20 with a score of 77; he had to score clean to tie, he did so in sensational style. The shoot-off was at 20 targets, 16 vards; Svlvester won out on 17 to 16. . The second Pacific Coast Handicap was shot on the Los Angeles Gun Club grounds at Sherman, September 10, 1906. Fred B. Mills scored 89 out of 100 targets, shooting from the 19-yard mark. The Preliminary Handicap event was omitted from the program of this meeting. The Santa Monica sportsmen recently organized the Crescent Bay Gun, Rifle and Revolver Club. There is a large, enthusiastic and growing membership, and regular practice will be conducted on the shoot- ing ground established on the cricket grounds. The officers of the organization are: Robert Bun- gay, president; J. G. French, vice-president; H. C. Mayer, secretary; C. B. Pettis, treasurer. C. C. Groesbeck is chief of the shotgun department; C. E. Gillon, chief of the revolver corps, and Milton Carl- son at the head of the rifle practice. The feature of the Goldfield Gun Club shoot on the 11th inst. was a live-bird match at 15 birds, $100 a side between Dyer and Gale. Each missed the first bird and then scored straight. The tie will be shot off at the next club shoot. The Kline trophy shoot did not develop a better score than Kline's prior record, 23 out of 25; three men, however, scored 22 each. The blue-rock scores were; Kline trophy shoot, 25 targets — Clayton 22, Hotsie 22, Rhodes 21, Stroek 20, Sage 21, Inman 20, Briggs 20, Durgan 17, Ludwig 14, Pratt 19, Merriman 17, O'Daniel 13, Berkley 21, Bennett 17, Langley 7, F. A. Foster 5, W. L. Foster 16, Wayman 10, May 10, Gallis 22, Parker 12. a gets — Clayton 8, Hotsie 7, Rhodes 6, Erwin ■ 5, Dyer S, Stroek 8, Hamilton 5, Durnan 9, Briggs 8, Durgan 5, Ludwig 5, Krotzer 4, Mer- riman 3, O'Daniel 7, Pratt 4, Bennett 7, Langley 1. T. A. Foster 3. W. L. Foster 4. Parker 5, Sage 8, May 7. Gallic 5, Pratt 6. Fifteen targets — Clayton 13. Hotsie 14, Rhodes 12, Bradley 10, Erwin 14, Rhodes 12, Bradley 10, Erwin 14, Dyer 14, Stroek 9, Hamilton 4, Inman 12, Briggs 11, Durgan 12, Ludwig 7. Krotzer 8, Merriman 10, O'Daniel 10, Pratt 7, Bennett 12, W. L. Foster 6, T. A. Foster 8, Beckley 9, Parker 10, Sage 13, May 6, Gallic 9. Stroek 13. The closing shoot of the Vallejo Gun Club, held at the Flosden grounds on Sunday, August 11th, was well attended, visitors from San Francisco, Napa and Suisun being in attendance and enjoyed an ex- cellent day's sport. The main event was the Du Pont trophy handi- cap, in which the shooters were handicapped as fol- lows: Twenty yards — Drake. O'Hara, Roney, Pierce and Harper. Eighteen yards — McPhail. Sixteen yards — Coe. Magistrini, Lynch, King and Wisecarver. Four- teen yards — Rose and Sessarego. W. A. Roney was the winner of the trophy, and the scores for twenty-five targets were: W. A. Roney 22; C. Drake. J. V. O'Hara and R. Coe, 21; Lynch, 20; Wisecarver and Pierce, 19; Magistrini, 18; Harper, 16; Sessarego and McPhail, 15; Rose, 14, King. 13. The ninth regular shoot of the San Andreas Gun Club at 25 targets shows the following scores: Gil Pfortner 16, J. Reddick 19, C. Goodell 11, C. Tiscor- nia 11, R. Casey 16, G. Stewart 10, B. Raggio 9, M. Zwinge 9, C. Perrier 4. L. Cademartori 12, M. Riser 9, J. Snyder 10, R. Crossett 3, Al Treat 17. C. Nu- land 2. Goldfield sportsmen promise to have a great shoot if the following pithy and cordial invitation sent out broadcast over the country by the Goldfield Gun Club is any indicator: "Dear Sir: You and your friends are cordially invited to attend our first great annual shoot, Sep- tember 2d, 3d and 4th; $3,000 in money and trophies. Two days' target and one day live birds. This will give you and your friends a chance to visit one of the greatest mining camps of its age in the world. It is our intention to show all the shooters a good time while they are here. Programs will be mailed later. Ship all guns and shells care of the Roost, shooters' headquarters, 416 Main street. There will be all kinds of shells for sale at the Roost. Come and bring your friends." DOINGS IN DOGDOM. San Mateo entries close one week from to-day. The support of the fancy to the one-day show of the club on September 9th is very encouraging. Dp to date entries have been received steadily, with every indication of exceeding the list of entries and number of dogs at either of the club's prior shows. There is also an increasing list of handsome and valuable specials coming in, among the latest are the following additional ones: American Fox Terrier Clut) — Through Mr. Irving C. Ackerman. offers tie Humberstone challenge cup, valued at $200, for the best American bred smooth or wire-harired Fox Terrier. To be won three times by one exhibitor before permanent ownership. Cup for best American or Canadian bred smooth dog. Cup for best American or Canadian bred smooth bitch. Cup for best American or Canadian bred wire- haired dog. Cup for best American or Canadian bred wire- haired bitch. Cup for best American or Canadian bred Fox Ter- rier bred by exhibitor. These specials are for competition between mem- bers of the A. F. T. Club only. Irving C. Ackerman cup for best Irish Water Spaniel in novice or limit class. Miss Jennie A. Crocker cup for best California bred Boston Terrier, donor not to compete. M. D. Robinson prize for best Boston Terrier owrned and exhibited by a lady. Stockton Kennel Club cup for best Collie in limit class. W. H. Carmichael cup for best Bull Terrier dog. Western Bull Terrier Breeders' Association offers $5 in gold for best Bull Terrier dog bred by exhibitor. The same prize is also offered for the best bitch bred by exhibitor. Open to members only. W. W. Stettheimer trophy for best Collie bred and shown by exhibitor. The office of the club is at 469 McAllister street San Francisco, where entries can be made, person- ally or by mail. A Fox Terrier specialty club has recently been or- ganized in Victoria, B. C. The membership list started off with over thirty names on the roster and promises for a substantial increase. The initial show of the club, it is reported, will, take place in Novem- ber. Glen Tana Collie Kennels at Spokane at present have a grand lot of Collie puppies on hand. These youngsters are from some of the best bitches in the kennels and sired by such notable ones as Glen Tana Marquis (a winner of thirty-nine firsts), Imported Lenzie Prince (winner of forty-seven firsts) , Parbold Premier (believed by such judges as Messrs. Hungerford, Higginson and Gardner to be one of the best sires in America), Glen Tana Marmion (lit- ter brother to M. Magistrate, M. Muff, M. Marshall, one of that great litter, all prize winners and sold tor good prices), and Rippowam's Radiance. Surely a most desirable lot of young Collies to select from. The litter of Bloodhounds puppies by Spokane out of G. T. Elizabeth, three dogs and three bitches, are bred in the purple, both dam and sire being blue rib- bon winners and performers on the trail. We have had several inquiries in the past for young Bloodhoud stock, and now suggest to our read- ers this opportunity of getting something desirable. A decided loss to the Cocker Spaniel fancy is the recent accidental killing of one of our most promising young dogs, Mrs. R. E. Nunan's hand- some young black dog Monte, who was run over and killed one day last week by an automobile. Monte was a great favorite of the show ring and bench, by reason of his intelligence and pleasing ways. As a ring shower he was second to none. He annexed ribbons at Stockton. San Francisco and Oakland. Such is the hard luck of a fancier, after getting a good and promising dog, there is no immunity from loss by accident or sickness no matter what care and precaution may be exercised. The identity of the party responsible for Monte's killing is unknown. The San Mateo Kennel Club is to be commended in an innovation for show wards that could be fol- lowed with much profit by other show clubs. Specials will be awarded at the coming open air show that will be decided by one judge only. All mixed specials have been cut out, a move decidedly for the best. This is in keeping with the growing senti- ment that, "special for best in the show," "best shown by a lady," best shown by this, that or the other conditional stumbling block, is not only a doubtful matter to decide satisfactorily, but is always a source of dissatisfaction and criticism. Mr. Wm. Ballantyne. whose Belfast Kennels Irish Terriers were not so long ago prominent in Colo- rado doggy affairs, and who is now one of Goldfield's prominent business men, writes that his English Bull bitch Belfast Cricket, whelped August 10th, six puppies (five brindles, one fawn), to a son of Lord Burly — his dam was by Ch. Prince Albert, and all of which is very good Bulldog breeding. The puppies are doing well and look good to Ballantyne. They have "good heads and are low to the ground and cobby, with the finest turn-up I ever saw on young ones for that age." He still has a leaning for his first fancy, Irish Terriers. A good bitch he kept out of his kennels recently whelped eight puppies, all of which are disposed of to Goldfield parties, saving one "that looks good enough for the fall shows." Wm. F. Wattson's Irish Water Spaniel Bess was served by Ch. Dennis C, August 13th, 14th and 15th. Venice entries closed on the 17th with, we heard, enough dogs in for three points. Bostons were the best represented breed. Irving C. Ackerman had the hard luck to Ipse a litter of six out of Endcliffe Precise by Endcliffe Pre- vent. Precise, it will be remembered took the yellow for best in the show at New York in 1905 under Thos. Ashton. D. P. Cresswell's Ch. Mepals Saxon served a black Cocker bitch owned by Miss Farno, August 14th. A bitch belonging to Mr. Pollard was served on the 18th inst. Mr. T. J. A. Tiedemann, secretary of the Pacific Field Trials Club, is expected back from his East- ern trip about September 1st. Meanwhile Derby entries have been looked after by Henry L. Betten, Alameda, Cal. Entries for the Derby closed on the 15th inst. A letter from Handler Coutts states that Mr. E. Courtney Ford's English Setter Tiburon. winner of the Coast Derby this year, is developing marvelous range and speed. The season has been rather late at Winnipeg, but Coutts is now working on good ground with a fair supply of birds, with a promising outlook for enough chickens to put his string in grand fettle for the Manitoba trials, beginning Sep- tember 5th. Coutts will attend the British Columbia and Pacific Northwest trials after Manitoba. Mr. Joe E. Terry recently presented to Mr Ford the fine young English Setter Lemonade tCh. Killgarif- Belle Fontaine. Mr. Ford's grand bitch Belle Fontaine is still missing, nor has a trace of her been in evidence since she disappeared. Englewood Kennels' Bull Terrier bitch Englewood Blossom whelped a litter of five puppies recently to Silkwood Chader Wild. Blossom is the good bitch that was awarded winners at the open air show of the Western Bull Terrier Breeders' Association. A bitch being mated with a dog of another breed does not spoil her for future breeding. Saturday, August 24, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 GRAND CIRCUIT AT POUGH KEEPSI E. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., August 12. — Spirited racing in two features opened the Grand Circuit meeting to-day at the Hudson River Driving Park. The two favorites, Thornfield in the trot and Alice Pointer in the pace, were beaten. There were thirteen starters in the Vassar Stake for 2:16 trotters. Jack Leyburn won in straight heats and entered the 2:10 class with a mark of 2:09. Genteel H. was the contender in the first heat, but in the seconl Thornfield made a strong bid and was only beaten off in the home stretch. This was the last of the favorite, but in the final heat Wild Bell was full of speed and pushed Jack Leyburn all the way. The first heat of the 2:13 pace, the Poughkeepsie, seemed plain sailing for the favorite, Alice Pointer winning in 2:06. Reproachless seemed anchored. Alice Pointer led to the last 100 yards in the sec- ond heat, hotly pursued by William O., who passed the last half in 1:00%, and came home first under Geers' urging with an electric burst of speed, with Thornway getting the place. William O. finished in 2:05, the fastest heat of the race. The finish was in the same order in the third heat, but Alice Pointer was second to William O. in the last and made a strong finish. Summaries: 2:16 trot, purse $1,500— Jack Leyburn, ch g by Alto Leyburn-Ex- pedition (McCarthy) 1 1 1 Thornfield, br s (Renyon) 5 2 3 Genteel H., br s (W. B. McDonald) 2 3 8 Wild Bell, br g (De Ryder) 11 5 2 Axworthy, ch g (Dore) 3 12 11 Axtellay, b m (Thomas) 9 4 5 Dossie Villars, br m (Pennoek) 4 6 6 Marechal, b s (Cox) 7 8 4 Sarah Hamlin, br m (Packer) 6 7 10 Prince C, b s (McKenney) 8 9 9 Hilda B., ch m (Burch) 10 1.0 7 Bowcatcher, br g (Kenney) 12 11 12 Kyra, b m (Shaw) dis Time— 2:11%, 2:09%, 2:09. 2:13 pace, purse $1,500 — William O., blk g by Director General- Genjie Simmons (Geers) 2 1 1 1 Alice Pointer, b m (McDevitt) 1 4 5 2 Thornway. b s (Cox) 3 2 2 4 Major Mallow, b g (Mallow) 4 3 3 3 Reproachless, blk m (Starr) 6 5 4 ro Johnny Smoker, b g (Dore) 5 6 dis Time— 2:06, 2:05, 2:06%, 2:06%. 2:10 trot, the Oakland Baron Stake, purse $4,000— Watson, ch g by Hinder Wilkes-Elk Nutwood (Loomis) .....' 1 2 1 Sonoma Girl, b m (Springer) 7 1 6 Bi-Flora, b m ( Splan) 2 6 3 Lady Resolute, b m (Lassell) 4 4 2 Budd, b g (Carpenter) 3 3 4 Athasham, b h (De Ryder) 6 5 5 Embov. b g (W. E. McDonald) 5 dis Time— 2:08, 2:06%, 2:08%. 2:07 pace, the Nelson, purse $2,000 — Blacklock, blk h by Cuckoo-Brown John (Starr) 10 5 1 1 Allenwood, ch g (Lewis) 1 2 6 4 Kruger, ch g (A. McDonald) 9 1 8 2 Prince Hal, b g (Snow) 2.6 3 3 Wilson Addington, b h (Cox) 7 4 2 ro Cascade, blk g (Davis) 5 3 4 ro John A., ch g (Geers) 3 9 5 ro Harry L., b g (Frazier) 4 8 9 ro Billy Cole, b g (E. Dickerson) 6 7 10 ro Geary, ch g (McEwen) 8 10 7 ro Miss Gay, b m (Heisrodt) dis Time— 2:04%, 2:06%, 2:06%, 2:07. 2:10 pace, the Flower, purse $1,500 — Leland Onward, b h by Game Onward-Leland Stanford (Murphy) 1 1 Aileen Wilson, blk m (Wilson) 2 6 Cleo S., b m (Nuckols) 7 2 The Donna, ch m (De Ryder) 3 3 Robert Kernan, b g (Douglas) 4 4 Dan S., b g (Geers) 5 5 Daphne Direct, blk m (Brady) 6 7 Time— 2:07, 2:06%. Poughkeepsie, August 13. — Sonoma Girl, the most famous racehorse of the year, met her defeat on the Grand Circuit in the races at the Driving Park this afternoon, when she was beaten by Watson in the Oakland Baron Stake, 2:10 class, trotting, for a purse of $4,000. Breaks in the first and third heats cost Sonoma Girl the race. She was steady in the second heat and won that heat with compara- tive ease in 2:06%. the fastest heat of the race. Before the race Sonoma Girl was an almost pro- hibitive favorite, selling for $50 to $17 for the field, while in many of the pools she was barred in the betting. She appeared sour when scoring for the first heat, and after delaying the start for some time, finally went to a break soon after the word was given. She was such a long distance behind the field when she caught up that it was impossible for her to do anything more than save her distance that heat. In the second heat Sonoma Girl was steady, and when Springer set sail with her down the back stretch, she overtook the leaders rapidly. Watson gave her quite a race down the home stretch, but did not have the speed to win. In the third heat Sonoma Girl had the pole, hav- ing won the previous heat. She went to a break at the turn, just as Watson went in on the pole. Sonoma Girl ran for nearly a quarter of a mile and was hopelessly behind when she struck a trot. After the heat Springer went to the stand and said that Loomis, the driver of Watson, had cut him off on the turn, causing his mare to break. The judges did not see it that way, as it was evident to them that Loomis had plenty of room to cut in and take the pole, he being far enough ahead of the mare not to interfere with her. Springer made no formal protest. It was another bad day for favorites, only one first choice winning, and that was Blacklock in the 2:07 pace, and he did not win until his supporters had about given up hope and two other horses had each won a heat. The 2:20 class trot was won easily by Zaza, a second choice, in straight heats, Tokio, the favorite, not being a contender until the last heat, when he managed to finish second. Aileen Wilson was the favorite in the 2:10 pace, but Leland Onward, driven by Tommy Murphy, won in straight heats. Summaries: 2:20 trot, purse $1,000 — Zaza, blk m by Cascade-Preator (Payne) .... 1 1 1 Dainty Dolly, ch m (Bowerman) 2 2 8 Tokio, g g (J. Dickerson) 6 6 2 Earon May, br h (Sayles) 8 3 3 Magic Chimes, blk h (White) 3 4 6 Dolly Sparks, rn m (Jackson) 4 7 7 Oliver Moore, b h (Conrad) 7 S 4 Northwest, b h (E. Lewis) 5 5 5 Time— 2:12%, 2:12%, 2:11%. Poughkeepsie, August 14. — This was favorite's day at the Grand Circuit races at the Hudson River Driving Park. The four races were all won by first choices, with the exception of the 2:28 trot, which went to Margaret O., the second choice, after Bea- trice Bellini, the favorite, had won the first heat. The weather was fine and the attendance the largest of the meeting. In the free-for-all pace An- gus Pointer, the favorite, won easily in straight heats in 2:03% and 2:03%. Ecstatic, the second choice, went to a break in the first heat and was distanced Baron Grattan seemed to lack his usual pace and was unable to give Angus Pointer any argument. In the pools Angus Pointer sold for $100, Ecstatic $32, Baron Grattan $25, Graft $12 and the field $5. " Angus Pointer drew the pole and was never headed in either of the two heats. Gratt seemed to be the only horse that could give him any kind of an argu- ment, but he went to a break in each heat. George G. was a red-hot favorite in the 2:06 trot, although this was his first start of the year. It was also the first appearance of the year of his driver, Alta McDonald. George G. demonstrated that the confidence in him was not misplaced, as he won both heats, pulled up, in 2:08% and 2:07. The 2:28 trot was the most exciting race of the day, the finish being well fought out. Margaret O. was a little too good for the favorite, Beatrice Bellini, and after dropping the first heat, captured the next three and the race. A new 2:10 performer was added to the list in the 2:13 trot in Bernico, the favorite, who made the second mile in 2:09% and won the race handily. Summaries: 2:28 class, trotting, the Hudson Valley, purse $1,500— Margaret O., b m by Onward-Axtell (Davis) 2 1 1 1 Beatrice Bellini, blk f (Dickerson) 1 2 5 2 Tempus Fugit, ch g (Geers) 3 3 2 3 Marjorie, g m (Cox) 5 4 3 4 Locust Jack, g g (Walsh) 4 5 4 ro Saint Peter, br h (Benyon) 6 6 dis Time— 2:09%, 2:08%, 2:08%, 2:09%. 2:13 class, trotting, the Queen City, purse $1,500 — Bernico, b g by Palatka-Knickerbocker (Smith) 1 1 1 Pacolet, b g (McDevitt) 7 2 2 Alice Edgar, b m (Benyon) 2 5 3 Morn, ch g (Howell) 3 3 6 Bellemont, b m (De Ryder) 4 4 5 Imperial Allerton (Snow) 5 6 4 Lucretia, b m (Geers) 6 7 7 Billie B., s g (McCarthy) 8 8 8 Time— 2:13%, 2:09%, 2:11%. Free-for-all. pacing, purse ?1,000 — Angus Pointer, b g by Sidney Pointer-Grant's Hambletonian (Sunderlin) 1 1 Argot Boy, b g (Cox) 2 2 Baron Grattan, b g (Geers) 4 3 Gratt, blk h (Spencer) 3 4 Bolivar, b g (Brady) dis Ecstatic, b m (Lang) dis Time— 2:03%, 2:03%, 2:06 class, trotting, purse $1,000 — George G., b g by Homeward (A. P. McDonald) 1 1 Turley, br g (Geers) 2 2 Oro, blk g (McCarthy) 3 4 Lady Gail Hamilton, blk m (Thomas) 5 3 Kid Shea, b g (Packer) 4 5 Time— 2:08%, 2:07. two in three, was the only favorite of the day that justified the selection. The mare was never in danger and won easily. Favorites in the two other races fared badly. Le- land, an even-money favorite for the 2:12 pace, was distanced in the second heat through a bad break. Tommy H., the winner, sold for $9 in pools of $55. He won the first and second heats in hard finishes, but broke in the third, losing the heat to John Mc- Ewen. The fourth heat was a great race between the two horses Tommy H. winning by a neck. Five heats were required to decide the 2:15 trot. MacDougal sold favorite at $25 to $80 for the field, but was never a factor. Princine won the first heat in a driving finish with Fanny P. The second and third heats went to Henry S. Jr., second choice in the betting, but the latter was beaten by Chimes Bell by a neck in the fourth. Henry S. Jr. won the firth heat and race. Summaries: 2:12 class, pacing, purse $1,000 — Tommy H., b g by Delmarch-RedWilkes (Nuckols) 1 1 2 1 John McEwen, b g (Ray) 6 2 1 2 Coast Marie, blk m (Fleming and Gill) ..2443 Foeman, blk g (Sayles) 7 3 3 4 McAuliffe, blk h (Heisrodt) 4 5 5 ro Kendig, g h ( Snow) 3 6 d Leland, blk h (Elorie) 5 dis Conway, blk g (Dore) 8 d Time— 2:08%, 2:08%, 2:08%, 2:11%. 2:05 class, pacing, purse $1,000 — Ardelle, br m by J. H. L.-Yeiser Boy (Geers) ... 1 1 Nervolo, b h (Cox) 3 2 Princess Helen, b m (A. P. McDonald) 2 4 Judge Wilson, b g (Spencer) 5 3 Rudy Kipp, br h (Dore and Murphy) 4 5 Time— 2:04%, 2:06%. 2:15 class, trotting, purse $1,000 — Henry S. Jr., br g by Colonel Ned Patchen (Evans) 3 1 1 2 1 Chime Bells, b m (Titer) 6 7 2 1 2 Princine, br m (McHenry) 1 4 6 4 4 Fannie P., br m (Packer) 2 2 5 3 3 Dr. Ives, ch g (Geers) 5 3 4 ro Silver, ch g (Loomis) ' 4 6 3 ro MacDougal, eh g (Lasell) 7 5 7 ro Time— 2:10%, 2:10%, 2:11%, 2:12%, 2:15%. Poughkeepsie, August 15. — The largest attendance of the week was at the Grand Circuit races at the Hudson River Driving Park this afternoon. Major Delmar went an exhibition mile in 2:05% in an effort to lower the track trotting record of 2:04%, made by Sweet Marie last year. Ardelle, driven by Geers, in the 2:05 pace, best Poughkeepsie, August 16. — Top-heavy favorites won all three races on the last day of the Grand Circuit meeting here to-day. Byron Kay, selling at $25 to $12 for the field, in the 2:16 pace, broke at the three-quarters in the first heat and finished tenth. Easter Direct, a one-heat horse, that had drawn the pole, won the heat, having led all the way. Geers neatly drove Byron Kay out of a pocket in the second heat and going around the hunch won the heat with comparative ease. He had the third and fourth heats all his own way. Lillian R., an almost prohibitive favorite, won the 2:09 trot easily in straight heats. Jack Leyburn. winner of the 2:16 trot on Monday and the only horse to start twice during the meeting, won second place with about the same ease that Lillian R. won first. The horses go from here to Readville. Mass. The meeting was a financial success. Summaries: 2:16 class, pacing, purse $1,000 — Byron Kay, b g by Graystone-Mambrino (Geers) 10 1 1 1 Easter Direct, br m (Goodridge) 1 4 7 4 Queen Walnut, rn m (Taylor) 6 2 2 2 Red Jacket, s g (Dennis) 2 6 4 3 Arrow, b g (Cox) 8 3 3 ro Miss Winifred, blk m (White) 3 7 5 ro Idol Star, b m (Lewis) 4 8 6 ro Romono. b m (O'Neil) 7 5 8 ro U..G. E., r g (McGrath) 5 9 9 ro Ding Pointer, b m (De Ryder- 9 10 dis Margaret B., b m (Honey) dis Time— 2:09%. 2:09%, 2:10%, 2:11%. 2:09 class, trotting, purse $1,000; two in three — Lillian R., b m by J. T.-Louis Napoleon (Mc- Devitt- 1 1 Jack Leyburn, ch h ( McCarthy) 2 2 Charley Belden, br g (De Ryder) 6 3 Lotta, blk m (McHenry) 4 4 John Caldwell, br g (Geers) 5 5 Betty Brook, b m (Titer) 3 dis Time— 2:07%, 2:08%. 2:12 class, trotting, purse $1,000 — Wilkes Heart, g h by. Great Heart-Badly (Steele) 1 1 1 Mae Hart, ch m (McHenry) 6 2 2 Paul Kruger, b g (Cox) 2 5 4 Ann Direct, blk m (Brady) 4 7 3 Gold Burr, ch g (Essery) 7 3 6 Fedoras Athol, ch h (Lewis) 5 4 5 Ida Gray, b m (McBride) 3 6 d Time— 2:10%, 2:11%, 2:10. o Trainer James Brady has found a three-year-old trotter of decided class in the East View Farm string which he wintered in the Sounth and has been hand- ling at the Empire track for the past three months. It is the black filly Flying Post, by Directum Kelly (4), 2:08%, dam Tartara by Alcantara 2:23. Before being shipped away from the Empire track she work- ed a mile in 2:13. She is eligible to the Kentucky and all the other rich Futurities and would seem to have a chance against the best three-year-olds of the year. o Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 24, 1907 CEMENT ON THE FARM. LIGHT BRAHMAS. FOR MAN WITH SMALL CAPITAL. Farmers are coming to use concrete quite generally for walks, foundations, stable floors, etc., and its use is quite satisfactory. Where properly put down it is jproving both permanent and eco- nomical. The farmers themselves can mis and apply the concrete with entire success, after observing the process or carefully noting a few necessary rules, and thus save a large part of the expense. Mr. Fred R. Crane, who has charge of the farm mechanics depart- ment of the college of agriculture at Urbana. Illinois, gave the following directions at the annual meeting of the Illinois farmers' institute: This is a cement age. The farmer will find concrete one of the most use- ful things in his construction work. The four makes of Portland cement in Illinois are giving general satisfac- tion. Ideal concrete is made of cement, sand and crushed rock. The sand should be coarse, clean and sharp. River bottom sand, when fine and round, should not be used where much strength is required. As a test of sand, rub it in the hand, and if there is much dirt left on the hand, discard that sand. If, when a large handful of the same is thrown into a pailful of water it leaves the water muddy, discard it. A dirty sand makes a weak concrete. Cruched rock is much better than screened gravel because of the rougher edges. Following are the four recognized mixtures for concrete: 1. Rich mixture — One part Port- land cement, two parts of clean, coarse sand, four parts of crushed rock. This is used for floors, fence posts, etc. 2. Medium mixture — One, two and one-half, and five parts respectively of cement, sand, and crushed rock. This mixture is used for walks, thin walls, etc. 3. Ordinary mixture — One, three, six. For heavy walls, piers, abutt- ments, etc. 4. Lean mixture — One, four, eight. For footings and in places where vol- ume and not great strength is needed. When gravel is used the proportions are one part of cement and from six to nine parts of gravel, according to the amount of sand in the gravel. To make one cubic yard of concrete the following respective amounts of cement are required: Rich mixture, one and one-half barrels: medium mix- ture, one and one-fourth barrel3; ordi- nary mixture, one and one-eigth bar- rels; lean mixture, seven-eighths of a . barrel. In construction work such as floors, barns, fence posts, bridges, etc., re- inforcements of iron are absolutely es- sential. The beginner will need the supervision of an expert in using re- inforcements. Measure exact amounts of each part. Mix thoroughly and not too long be- fore applying the water. Cement will set in twenty to thirty minutes, and if disturbed after that loses its strength. Spread the sand and cement on a mixing board, and mix thouroughly, adding enough water when mixed to bring the mixture to the consistency of mortar. Add the proper quantity of cruched rock and mix all together, after which it is ready for use. In this manner the sand grains are all covered with the finer particles of ce- ment and the cruched rock when add- ed has all the voids filled with the temperate mixture. This undoubtedly gives the great strenght for material used. A very common method, however, is to mix all three parts at one time while yet dry, and then to mix with water until the mixture will pack well and handle with a shovel. Get the form walls rigid, and do not use lumber that is too dry, as it takes up moisture and changes its shape so as to injure the concrete in setting. Do not allow concrete work to dry out fast, as cracks will appear. It should be protected from the sun for three to five days and sprinkled with water to insure even setting through- out the concrete. In two weeks concrete gains strength sufficient for ordinary use, but sixty days should elapse before it is g.ven a full load. — Wallaces'. Since 1S74 the Light Brahma has held a permanent position before the poultry world, says W. D. Felch, in the Farmer's Voice. Strange as it may appear, in 1847, on board an India ship, one Mr. Knox discovered six birds that have proved the ancestors of the millions of this race that have been scattered through- out this country and nearly all the countries of the old world. I have bred them since 1S56 myself in their old-time form, which was oblong in body structure, that present- ed an equal amount of breast and posterior weight' when divided at shanks. When the plumage adhered close to the body structure and curled close about the hock joint, the hock showing clean and clear below the body line, they and such now are pro- lific layers of eggs, especially the five oldest months of the year. They lay largest dark-shell eggs, and a peculiar fact is that five of their eggs will make as much custard as seven of almost any other breed. They are what the Shorthorns are among cattle. They give the greatest amount of poultry meat for food con- sumed when the breeder cares for them to find out under what condi- tions they do their best. There is the lowest death rate in the breed as they mould into adult stock. Hardy, beautiful and largest of fowls, and Asiatics, the fancier's favorite is among them. Their eggs are appreciated to the extent that 50 cents per dozen is se- secured for them for the year round from special customers. They remain as tender roasters up to ten and eleven months old. Many of the males kept in celibacy from the time they are five months old reach twelve pounds of weight in March, and now April, my brother is disposing of the surplus males that have failed of a breeding market at 25 cents per pound, and bringing $3 each for a purely food supply. There is late demands for them for use as capons. Those who cater for that trade for the Philadelphia and Washington market are turning their attention to this breed, which at the present time is having quite an in- fluence upon the trade in the breed for breeding purposes for that use. For over fifty years I have bred them continually. They surely fill every want for profitable family use; besides in their finest estate they have enjoyed one continual reputation as breeders and exhibitors' stock to the extent that males have each year found purchasers at from $25 to $150 as first-class breeders and ex- hibitors, while females have been sold from $10 to about $100 each, while as breeders $15 to $35 a trio may be classed as the amount of sales by the majority of breeders. All this can be said of the Light Brahma. Do you wonder that they have held an uninterrupted place in the fancier's yard? Once they are taken up, few abandon the breeding of them. They can he said to the very fullest intent and meaning of the phrase, "That like produces like." In them they need no double mating: pure males and females come from the one mating; in fact they are completly bred. They are thoroughbreds from the time they came to my yard in 1856 to the present time. A majority of their progeny have each year scored from ninty-two to ninty-six points. Fewer specimens have been disquali- fied for any cause. They are a breed which, for their combined merit for both poultry and eggs, have fewer faults, and the largest merits than anv breed on earth. Pie >ty of clean water should be pro- :ae" every day at noon time and iai, in the evening for the hogs. A smart Indianian has discovertd a wonderful process which he claims will revolutionize the butter business. The cream is ripened by being allow- ed to stand in vats six days at a given temperature. Then it is placed in churns with a perforated coil at the bottom, made from block tin, with an air-pump connection. The churn- ing is accomplished by forcing the air through the cream. The butter is made ~within thirty minutes and is said to be of more even color and finer flavor than any other creamery butter. Let us consider briefly the advan- tages of hog raising for the man with small capital. With the exception of poultry, less money is required to to get a start in hog raising than with any other farm animals, and to many persons there are good reasons for preferring the latter, especially -on the average farm. Let us say that the beginner starts with six grade yearling sows, bred to a good pure bred boar. At the e^d of the season he should have on hand the original six sows, and thirty- six pigs, half of which will be boars, and sold on the market. They can be turned off at nine or ten months of age, weighing 250 pounds, and at present prices should bring at least $12.50 each, a total of $225. These pigs should not have cost the farmer more than 3% cents per pound, or $8.75 each, leaving a profit of $3.75 per head, to cover the cost of carry- the breeding stock, interest, labor, etc. As a matter of fact, in nearly every part of the country" a better price can be obtained than 5 cents per ponud, I the amount used above) , but I pre- fer to make an underestimate just to be reasonable. Now let our beginner start in the second year with twenty sows, and let him buy a good pure- bred boar of the same breed. At the close of this year, he should have at least 120 pigs, sixty of them fat barrows, and sixty good gilts from which to select future brood sows. If he is thrifty and wants to turn over his capital twice each year, he can breed his sows as soon as possible after the spring farrowing, and get from eight to twelve pigs per year from each sow instead of six. I am perfectly aware that the farm average of pigs per sow raised each year is proably less than this," but there is no reason why such averages cannot be obtained, as they are possible with ordinary care and good management. One can run the increase from a small herd like this into fabulous figures in a little time, and get clear away from the possible by failing to recognize the natural obstacles in the way of such an arithmetical progressi- on. Nevertheless, as a revenue pro- ducer and a quick means of return ' on the investment, the American farmer has no animal to surpass the hog. The start of buying many a farm and paying many a mortgage has been made in just this way. The hog's nick-name, "the mortgage- lifter." is not a misnomer. — Live Stock Bulletin. THE LOCO WEED. We cannot remember a season when the loco plant has caused so much solicitude on the part of stock- men as it has this year and we are constantly in receipt of communica- tions regarding its direful affects, conducting investigations into the mystery of the so-called loco poison- ing but as yet have not determined anything particularly valuable to the livestock interests. We certainly need more information about loco for the name loco has often been used indis- criminately to indicate any marked peculiarity of habit or temperament. particularly of horses, although an animal may never have eaten the loco plants at all. The name is sometimes applied to peculiar diseases that are not understood by stockmen and lead to some confusion, but there is a dis- order called loco caused by eating the plants and in some localities and sea- sons, serious loss to the livestock in- dustry occurs. Animals do not ordi- narily eat the loco weeds, but in the first instance are starved into eating them. This usually occurs when the . range or pasture is short or after the grass has dried up in the summer or during the fall and winter, while the loco plants remain more or less green. Animals begin to eat them and once the habit is acquired they will -con- tinue to browse on loco weeds even when an abundance of other food is available, often wandering long distan- ces and doing without water or food for days in searching for the loco weeds. As soon as animals begin to eat the loco they fall away rapidly in flesh and present a dejected appear- ance generally. Dependent portions of the body often present dropsical swellings due to weak circulation and the animal finally becomes so weak that it is unable to get up when down and dies of general debility. Aside from the general emaciation, the most marked effect of loco weeds is upon the brain. The animal has a peculiar vacant stare and is often unable to comprehend what seems to be simple impressions. Locoed animals walk with a peculiar creeping gate that is recognized by those fami- liar with the distemper, and in general it is difficult to get locoed animals to step over a bar a few inches high. In some instances they will jump two feet high to clear a rope on the ground or even a shadow across the path. Analyses of the loco plant have failed to reveal a poisonous or injurious principal, although Dr. Marsh tells us he has been able to segregate a toxic element in the plant which he has not yet named. — Denver Field and ir'arm. The man who is about to engage in the dairy* business should appreciate the absolute- necessity of getting start- ed right and of giving the business the right kind of management. Suc- cess hinges upon the way the busi- ness is run, and the man wrho is not going to give the business the right kind of attention and study might bet- ter let it alone. The average hatch of 60 per cent for the season is good and any one who can show such a record can feel reasonably well satisfied. Unless checked in time chicken lice will multiply with almost incredible rapidity. A hundred will increase to a million if not eradicated before they get a good start. Warranted to Give Satisfaction. Gomhault's Caustic Balsam Has Imitators But No Competitors. A Safe, Speedy and Positive Cure for Curb, Splint Sweeny, Capped Hock, Strained Tendons, Founder, Wind Faffs, 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, tverv bottle of Caustic Balsam sold is ■Warranted to give satislacion. Price $1,60 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or sent by ex- press, charges paid, with full directions for its use. E5TSend for descriptive circulars, testimonials, etc Address The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, 0. BANK BY MAIL This strong bank with assets over TWELVE MILLION DOL- LARS solicits your account. We pay 4 per cent °n Savings De- posits. Send for our booklet "D" "Banking by Mail" — it will interest you and show you how to make more money. California Safe Deposit and Trust Company California and Montgomery Sts., SAN FRANCISCO, California. Saturday, August 24, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 Bull Terriers For Sale Brood Bitches in whelp, proven pro- ducers of winners and puppies by well known winners. Address J. I. SPASSOW, S05 Tort St., at 20tH St., (Silkwood Kennels) San Francisco. POINTERS and ENGLISH SETTERS TRAINED AND BROKEN Address E. VALENCIA, 212 North Brown St., Napa, Cal. LTNWOOD W. MARES I OK SALE. Two handsome young mares by Lyn- wood W"., dam by Shadeland Onward; next dam by Hamlet. Full sisters, one four and one five years old. Good .size and weigh nearly 1100 pounds each. Well broken, both single and double. The five-year-old is a bay with star and snip in the face, while the four-year-old is a dark sorrel with silver mane and tail, white stockings behind and strip in face. For price and further particu- lars, audress B. L. MuaFEY. Sebasta- pol, 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 Mateo. CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit is- sued, available in all the large cities of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the fire of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in fire and burglar proof steel vaults. STOCK EVENT OF THE YEAR For the Pacific Coast SHORT HORNED CATTLE and BERKSHIRE SWINE Owned and bred by Judge Carroll Cook of San Francisco, Cal. Auction Sale of Pure Bred Registered Stock at CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR Sale to take place on STATE AGRICULTURAL GROUNDS, at SACRA- MENTO, CAL., at 10 A. M., on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 1907. Write for Catalogue FRED H. CHASE & CO., Auctioneers 478 Valencia Street San Francisco FOB SALE AT PLZASAHTOH. £OS3S»S*8»»»}053^^ Eastern Rates Reduced ROUND TRIP TICKETS AT FROM $30 to $40 Less Than Regular Prices Sold: SEPTEMBER 11, 12, 13, 30; OCTOBER 1, 7 — TO— CHICAGO, CINCINNATI. OMAHA, ST. LOUIS, KANSAS CITY, NEW ORLEANS, MEMPHIS, WASHINGTON, JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION AND OTHER EASTERN CITIES. Long time limits on tickets and stop-overs allowed going and coming. — Call or write any of our agents. — Southern Pacific 8 8 8 I Agents and Correspondents Wanted Every- where for The Breeder and Sportsman Stallion. Can better, and a Five-year-old pacing" step a mile in 2:13 quarter in 30 seconds. Sired by Chas. Derby, first dam Mon- lco by McKinney, second dam by Direc- tor, third dam by Hawthorne, fourth dam !>y E'ack Hawk. This horse is sound, gentle, and can be seen any time this month at J. R. Albertson's stable at tne Pleasanton race track. A. G. SHIPpee, 247 W. Fremont St., Stock- ton, Cal. JERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAJMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. ■WANTED. A Handsome. Stylish Carriage Horse. Any color but grey. Must be 15.3 hands high. Good action. Free driver. Well broken; to be driven double or single. Address, JOHN WEBSTEB, Care Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco NEW SULKY FOR SALE A brand new McMurray Sulkey — best grade— never been uncrated. Call or address P. W. XELLEY, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco FOR SALE Matinee Wagon, $100 COST $250 — GOOD AS NEW. 1126 Park Ave., Park Street Station, Alameda, Cal. CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO, High Class Art — in — HALFTONES AND DIKE EKGSAVING Artistic Designing*. 141 Valencia St. San Francisco will redace inflamed, swollen Joints- Bruises, Soft Bunches. Cure Boils. Fistula, or any unhealthy sore quick- ly; pleasant to use: dues not "blister under bandage or remove the hair, and you can work th» horse. $2.00 per bottle, expres i prepaid. Book 7-C free. ABSORBINE, JR., formankind, J $1.00 per bottle. Cures Varicose ./Veins, Varicocele Rydroct*' feirains, Bruises, stops Pain and Inflammatlu W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield, Mass. For Sale by — Langley & 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. THE HORSEMAN'S HANDBOOK contents: CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF STALLIOHS-The Stall— Pad- dock—Food— Diseases— Exercise— Grooming — Serving Mares— Amount of Service. CAREAND MANAGEMENT OF BROOD MARES-Getting mares in foal— Care during Pregnancy— Abortion— Fouline -Time "When Mare is Due— In Season \eain— Weaning Colt— Period of Gestation Table. BREAKING AND DEVELOPING OF COLTi-Care of Colt— Ed- ucatinc— Feeding— Care of Growing Feet— Breaking to Drive— Developing, Shoeing and Booting. MANAGEMENT OF CAMPAIGNHRS— Howto Keep the Race Horse in Condition and Keyed Up for a Kace. CARE OF THE FEET— Booting and Shoeing— Bonner's and Berry's Views. CARE OF THE HORSE IN SICKNESS-Some Brief, Simple Rules and Remedies. GAIT1NS AND B ALANC I N6— Correction of Faulty Gaits ANIMAL TAMING ANO TRAININS-Methods Employed by Gentry in Overcoming Wild Instincts of the Horse and Teaching Him to Learn. STATISTICS— Championship Records of every class —Leading Sires of 2:30 speed— Time of Fastest allies liv i juurters— List of High Priced Horses —List of Horse Associations and Registers- List of Horse Journals— List of Books on the Horse— Table of all stake winners. Conditions and Dates of Payments on all Futurities, etc AMERICAN TROTTING RULES-The Complete Rules gov- ern'mg Harness Kacinc with Index, Officially Signed by Secretary W. H. Knight, also the betting niles. USEFUL INFORMATION— Rules for Admission to Stan- dard Registers. Rules for Layinc out Tracks— —Treatment of Horse's Teeth— How to Groom a Horse— About Clipping Horses— Where to Buy Specialties for Horsemen, etc. —_ (Paper Cover 'soc PRICE \ Leatherette Cover $1 ADDRESS *^J^ Registered O. 3. Patent Otttas *#^>«i SPAVIN CURE Vail & Gates are the largest cattlemen in the country, owning two big ranches in California, the largest in Arizona and a large one in the "Pan Handle" of Texas. Everyone in the cattle country knows this firm. VAIL & GATES Empire Band and Cattle Co. Pacific Coast Agency, Troy Chemical Co. San Francisco, CaL (now at Oakland) : Dear Sir — Mr. Vail instructed me to have shipped to him by express two bottles of "Save-the-Horse," some of which he has had and tried here with great success. We will appreciate your attention to this matter. Very respect- fully yo^s (Signed), ALEX. MILLS. "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. S5.00 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 Dealers or Express Paid. Troy Chemical Co. Bingham ton, N.Y. Formerly Troy. N. Y. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. John Barduhn, formerly of the Thurlow Block John Kavanagh, formerly of the Palace' Hotel Kavanagh & Barduhn Merchant Tailors 1124 Golden Gate Avenue, Between Buchanan and Webster Sts., San Francisco, CaL IMPOBTED HACKNEY STALLIONS At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER. West Orange. Nf J McXIITNEY MA "RE FOB SALE. Five-year-old, by McKinney 2:11*4. first dam by Baywood, he by Nutwood; second dam by Geo. M. Patchen Jr. 33; third dam by Owendale, he by William- son's Belmont; fourth dam Winter's mare Nellie by Gray Eagle. With six weeks' work over the Brace half-mile track, near Santa Clara, on July 31sr, Mr. P. W, Hodges drove this mare a quarter in 34 seconds, a half in 1:12 and the full mile in 2:27^4 on a heavy track. This is a high-class mare and she has improved every week. She surely looks like a 2:10 trotter. For further particu- lars apply to or address. THOS. A. CAB- BOLL, 184 West Santa Clara St., San Jose, Cal. GOOD STALLION FOB SALE. 3REEDE? & SPORTfHAN. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Young Monterey 2:21, pacing. Can show two minute speed when in condi- tion. Is sound, bay in color, sure foal getter, eight years old. Is sire of Bay Monty, three-year-old record 2:23 on half-mile track. All his colts show speed and are good size. Young Mon- terey is by Monterey 2:09*4, first dam by Waldstein, second dam by Grand Moor, third dam by Norfolk. For price apply to S. COM3STO, Femdale, Cal. TbeyUcKlt As they want it COMPRESSED' PURE-SALT BRICKS * PATENT FEEDERS. ; — ^ The sane, economical, handy i way of sal ring animals. fc IV MM 'AT ■ If _V< taONlMESMYG). PATENTEES-MANUFACTURERS- BROOHJ.YN.N.Y 14 THE BREEDER AN DSPO R T S M A N [Saturday, August 24, 1907. GRAND AMERICAN HONORS | AT CHICAGO, JTTNE IS to 21, 1907 2 s i c 4 s s « f ■ 4 4 4 4 I £ 4 4 First Professional and tie for first place in the Grand American Handicap, by Miles J. Maryott, 96 ex 100. Second Amateur (tie) in Grand American Handicap, by T. E. Graham, 9 5 ex 100. Third (tie) in Grand American Handicap, H. E. Poston. 94 ex 100. First Professional A%'erage (tie), L. I. Wade. 99 ex 100. First Amateur Average (tie), C. D. Linderman, 98 ex 100. Second Amateur (tie) in Preliminary Handicap, J. K. Graham and T. E. Graham, both scoring 95 ex 100. Two out of Five men on the winning Championship Team, J. R. Graham and H. M. Clark. Third (tie) in Amateur Championship, J. B. Graham, 186 ex 200. Fourth (tie) in Professional Championship, H. W. Kahler, 186 ex 200. THE ABOVE SCORES ATTEST THE SUPEBIOB SHOOTING QUALITIES Or PETERS FACTORY LOADED SHELLS 5 9 M444^444<444<444444«'f'l44««4«4444444444444liWiW>W>i.^irt^^»i^ttitft^ >tt»»>»i»»n>i>nni»»»»»»iM!Hi>m>m»»i»»n»»t>i>»i>n»», At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schnltze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, California ww«wwwwwwwwww«n»wwwwwwwwwwwwww«w irWWWWWqWWWW&tqeagWWte*. Our 1907 New Model Three Bolted Gun embodies all of the requisite qualities of a perfect gun — safety, strength, durability, superior shoot- ing qualities, beautiful lines, nice balance, and in oi.r hisjli grade guns very fine finish and richness of ornamentation. See cut No. 7 $300 list gun shown above — special price $213.75, ejector ?3 0 extra We guarantee the three bolts to hold the gun tight for all time and not allow the gun to fly open in discharging. We guarantee the coil main springs forever against breaks and miss-fires. Send for 1907 Art Catalog describing improvements and special prices on eighteen grades ?17.75 net to ?30O list. Ithaca Gun Co., Dept. 15 Ithaca, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch, Phil B. Bekeart Co., 1346 Park St., Alameda 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.. 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It is the ] standard cure for Spavins, Curbs, Splints. Windpuffs and all the various lumps and bunches of like kind. K>f p it always on I hand and you will be prepared when trouble comes. Leading horsemen everywhere know it and use it. Mr. H. H. Clark. Fredonia, F. T., writes: "The bottle of Quinn'i Olntmonl pu ntKi-.-d [mm you about two years ago nmoved a curb a' d ihomuthpin and did it for good. My bora's leg is as smooth as ever." | Price $i. 00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists or sent by mail* Write for circulars, testimonials, etc. W.B. EDDY 4% COMPANY, WHITEHALL, K. T.\ II THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 24, 1907. The Best Horse Boots 9 The honors of the hunting field this autumn will also go to TJ. M. C. Shells and Remington Guns. Big ha^s of game are the prizes. Be sure your shells are U. M. 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NEXT WEDNESDAY the trotters and pacers that have been racing on the California Circuit will ap- pear at the popular Woodland track, where it is pretty certain that several of the fast records made at the previous meetings will be lowered during the four days' racing, which begins that day and ends on Saturday, the 7th inst. Ever since Wood- land came into the California Circuit it has been one of the most popular points with the harness horsemen. The track there is not only fast, but it is a safe one, and the warm weather of the Sacra- mento valley furnishes ideal conditions for fast time. The crowds that turn out to see the sport are al- ways large, and made up of the best people in the county. The hotel accommodations are excellent, the people hospitable and the county one of the most prosperous in the State. At this season of the year the great grape crop, for which Yolo is famous, is just ripening, and the luscious Muscats, Black Hamburgs, Tokays and other varieties are to be found on every table. Melons that cannot be surpassed anywhere on earth are a large crop an- nually in that county, while prunes and most deli- cious raisins are produced to the extent of thou- sands of tons. Woodland has one of the best built business sections of any town in Northern California, and its residence section is filled with pretty and picturesque homes. There are too many large farms in Yolo county, but in spite of all the entreaties of real estate men, land owners there do not place their properties on the market to any extent. As an agent aptly put it: "These farmers are so prosperous that they do not want to sell." Yolo county has for many years been an extensive producer of fine stock in horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, and in recent years many fine animals of all breeds have been brought into the county. The race meeting, which opens on Wednesday next, will give those who have not "visited this section of the State an opportunity to do so and to see the best and fastest harness horses in California at the same time. They should avail themselves of it. GENERAL WATTS (3) 2:09^. THE FASTEST TIME made by a trotter on the Grand Circuit this year is to the credit of the Cali- fornia bred horse George G. 2:05%, who has trotted a heat in 2:06. RACING AT VALLEJO MONDAY. The San Francisco Driving Club will hold races at Vallejo on Labor day, September 2, for which a number of substantial purses have been offered. Special rates have been made for the trip. The entries follow: 2 : 10 class — Horse, Geo. Perry, owner, George Biani- nni; Victor Platte. William Higginbottom ; Kitty D., A.Hoffman; Lady Shamrock, Joe Costello; Clara, L. A. Schwartz. 2:15 class — Horse, Charlie J., owner Charles Lecari; Walter Wilkes, L. W. Phiffer; Little Dick, Luke Marisch; Ring Rose, M. Donnelly; King V., James O'Kane 2:20 class — Horse, Martha D.. owner George Ehrlin; Dan, Frank Knowles; Lady Falrose, Tom Corcoran; Sidney B., F. E. Burton; Daken D., Bert Edwards; Colonel C, W. C. Hamerton; Prince H., H. H. Helbrush; Deroll, A. Schwartz. 2:30 class — Horse, Don L., owner Richard Green; Derby, John Deschler; Lady Irene, W. R. Dease; Ed. Rea, Dan Siebert; Charley B., Chas. Becker; Babe, Wm. O'Kane; Golden Buck, R, P. Giovanni; Maggie Murphy, C, Faulkerson; Electioneer Cross, Jasper Paulson; Direct Steinway. William Higginbottom. General Watts is now the champion three-year-old trotting stallion, having won his laurels at Read- ville, Tuesday, when he won the three-year-old divi- sion of the American Horse Breeder Futurity. The race was won in two heats, each heat being trotted in 2:09%. The time reduced the championship rec- ord of 2:10%, made by The Abbe, at Columbus, O., last season. General Watts won impressively, de- feating a field of exceptionally high-class three-year- olds, one of which, Belle Bird, had already earned a record of 2:11m. General Watts is a good look- ing, substantially made bay colt, that is exception- ally good gaited, and has a great flight of speed. He is exceptionally well bred, being sired by Ax- worthy 2:15%, whose daughter, Alta Axworthy, was a conspicuous three-year-old stake and Futurity win- ner. Axworthy is a son of Axtell 2:12, out of Mar- guerite by Kentucky Prince, grandam by Stride- way. Axworthy's first and second dams are great broodmares and producers of extreme speed. He is represented in the standard list by some forty- three standard performers. The dam of General Watts is Carpet 2:28, a rec- ord daughter of Prodigal 2:16. Carpet's record was made against time at St. Joseph, Mo., in 1905. Her second dam, Annie Wilton, is the dam of Limerick 2:14%, Handspring 2:18%, Attire 2:19%, Andriscus 2:21%, Animosity 2:24% and Arguros 2:27%. She was sired by Wilton 2:19%. The third dam of Gen- eral Watts is another great broodmare, Anna B. by Hambletonian Mambrino 2:21%. Anna B. is the dam of Pamlico Chief 2:20%, Lady Gilbert 2:25% and Jessie McGregor 2:28%. The fourth dam of General Watts is the Gilbert mare (dam of Miss Wilkes 2:29 and Kitty Wilkes 2:30) by Clifton Pilot 2026. His fifth dam is by Parks' Grey High- lander. General Watts is an exceptionally well bred stallion. On his dam's side there is early as well as extreme speed, and his blood lines are purely orthodox. Prodigal is a successful sire, being by Pancoast, out of the great mare Beatrice by Cuyler. Beatrice produced three great stallions in Patron 2:14%, Prodigal 2:16 and Patronage. Early speed has been one of the characteristics of the family. The Wilton family is another family that has helped to make turf history. Annie Wilton produced seven with records, while two of her daughters have pro- duced three with records. Wilton was a son of the renowned George Wilkes, out of a producing daughter of Hambletonian 10. Second dam by Fly- ing Morgan. Anna B., the third dam of General Watts, is a producer by Hambletonian Mambrino 2:21%, a son of Hambletonian 539, out of a mare of unknown breeding. Hambletonian 539 was by Ham- bletonian 10, out of a daughter of Defiance. Ham- bletonian Mambrino has been quite successful as a sire, at least two of his daughters having pro- duced 2:10 performers. The fourth dam of General Watts is also a producer, the Gilbert mare by Clif- ton Pilot, who was a son of Pilot Jr., out of a mare by Whip Comet. General Watts through his dam has a trotting inheritance, which is in part respon- sible for his racing qualities. Last year at Lexing- ton, General Watts acquired a record of 2:27% in a trial against time. His first start in a race was at the Cleveland meeting, where he trotted the first half head and head with Belle Bird in 1:05, the second quarter being trotted in 0:31%. He is a fast colt, with the best of manners, and is one of the most promising youngsters of the season. He has other engagements, among which is the Ken- tucky Futurity for colts of his age. He should be one of the principal starters in this rich stake. — American Sportsman. TWO NEW FUTURITIES. From the office of the American" Association of Trotting Horse Breeders, in Cleveland, comes official notice of two important Futurity events which that organization proposes to open. We take pleasure in calling the immediate attention of all breeders and horsemen generally thereto. The first of the two is to be known as "The Matron Stake." It is for foals of 1907, to trot and pace as three-year-olds in 1910. Nominations to close November 1st next and to be free to all members of the Association. A payment of $5 to be made on yearlings, November 1st, 1908. A payment of $10 to be made on two-year-olds, November 1st, 1909. Payments of $25 on three-year-old trotters and $10 three-year-old pacers, due May 1st and July 1st, 1910. A final starting payment of $100 on trotters and $25 on pacers, due (presumably) the night before the race. All money paid in to go to the stake, which will he divided 75 per cent for trotters and 25 per cent for pacers. Races to be mile heats, 2 in 3, and money divided into the customary four premiums. In addition a $250 silver trophy to go to the nomi- nator of the dam of the winner of each division. The second is to be known as "The Championship Stallion Stake." Stallions to be nominated by mem- bers, November 1st, 1907, nomination fee to be the amount of each stallion's service fee for 1906. All foals of 1907 by nominated stallions to be eligible. The first payment on foals to be $5, on two-year-olds, due Nevember 1st, 1909. Two payments, on three- year-olds, of $25 on trotters and $10 on pacers, due May 1st and July 1st,- 1910. Starting fees, $100 on trotters and $25 on pacers, due (presumably) the night before the race. All starters to be owned by members of the Association. All moneys received to be paid in to the stake, which shall be divided and raced for as is the Matron Stake above, except that silver trophies of $500 value shall be awarded the owners of the sires of the two winners. These conditions are, we should state, proposed but not yet formally adopted. They will be made to conform to the desires of the majority, and criti- cisms and suggestions tending to their improvement are solicited. Secretary Harry K. Devereux. of the Breeders, Association, considers that if these two events are supported as they should be, the first has a chance to be worth $30,000 and the second $50,000. It is the hope that the support accorded them will he worthy of them. The Breeder's Association is a young organization, but it promises to he one of the mightiest for good in the whole trotting world. It is the object to make every man in America genuinely interested in the light-harness horse, a member. If this can be done it can be made a tremendous factor in the promotion of the industry. Membership costs but $5, and the yearly dues are but $2, which is within the reach of all. As above pointed out, these projected Futurities are the first steps for the benefit of members which have been taken, and they can, by united effort, be made the most valuable events of their kind in existence. — ■ Chicago Horse Review. INFERLOTTA'S SIRE. Somers, Mont., August 12, 1907. Breeder and Sportsman: In recent copies of your good paper reference has been made to the fact that Mr. W. O. Valentine's mare Inferlotta 2:04% in by my stallion Interna 2:15%, son of Diablo 2:09% and Biscari by Director 2:17. Interna was purchased by me from Capt. McNally four years ago, and has reduced his record two seasons. His record was 2:24% when I bought him. He was laid up last year, having wrenched an ankle at Anaconda, Mont., just after taking his record of 2:15% at Livingston. He took this record pulled to a walk, after going to the half in 1:05, so that he would not distance the field, comprising Gold Dust Morgan 2:13, Modicum 2:14, Sherlock Holmes 2:11% and two others. Interna has all the courage of his noble ancestry, as evidenced by his two races at Kalispell, Mont., the beautiful county seat of Flathead county, on July 4th and 6th, this year. He had done a heavy stud season, all the best bred mares in the valley com- ing to his court. One was bred to him on July 3d. On July 4th he went five hotly contested heats, and on the 6th had another five-heat race, in one of them coming within three-quarters of a second of the track record of 2:17%. Two weeks prior to that he had stepped the first quarter from the wire on a half-mile soft track in 30 seconds, nose and nose with The Minister, just to see, as John Ennis, In- ferna's driver, said to me, "if the chestnut had any step left." A two-year-old by him, bred by me, and now owned by J. A. Ennis of Kalispell, with Tery lit- tle work, stepped the last eighth of a workout in 17% seconds and had more left. Frank Ragsdale says he is the fastest colt he ever saw, and as he hails from the Hoosier State, where there are many good ones, and is an excellent driver and competent judge of horses, his opinion should carry some weight. Those who have seen this two-year-old gelding work, say 2:15 will not stop him next year. A two-year-old filly by Interna out of a McKin- ney mare, owned by Ragsdale Bros, and Ben Steele, the latter of Great Falls, is expected to be another "phenom" of the Diablo tribe. I have myself bred to Interna mares by Prodigal, Geo. Ayers 2:14%, Argot Wilkes and other good stallions and expect some good results. Our bunch, including Little Minister 2:12%, Com- modore Bob 2:1S%, Rag-a-long 2:27%, Frank Patch (green), and Interna 2:15%, started this morning for Livingston, Mont., where our circuit opens the 19th. Not desiring to infringe too much on yocr pa- tience this time, I will close, congratulating Califor- nia, all the horsemen, your journal and her owner on having such a marvel of speed as Inferlotta. Yours truly. C. D. CRUTCHER, M. D. HAMBLETONIAN 10. Livermore, August 28th, 1907. Editor Breeder and Sportsman: In the last issue of your paper I saw where the veteran horseman, I. N. Mosher, said that the stallion Lynwood W. resembled Rysdyk's Hambletonian more than any horse he ever saw. Happening to have the measure- ments of Hambletonian, I am sending them to you, as I never saw them in print. They were as follows: Height 64 inches, length of head 24 inches, length of neck 32 inches, length of hack 30 inches, length of body 6S inches, coupling to tail 24 inches, hip to tail 22 inches, hip to hip 24 inches, hip to stifle 20 inches, stifle to tail 30 inches, stifle to hock 24 inches, hip to hock 42 inches, hock to ankle 16 inches, center of knee to ankle 11% inches, knee to forearm 20% inches, around the knee 13% inches, around the hock 17% inches, girth 77 inches, depth of shoulder 28 inches, weight 1,200 pounds. Re- spectfully yours, WM. McD THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Second Day. On Tuesday there was an upset for the form play- ers in the three-year-old pace for a $1,500 purse, which had Hymettus, Aerolite, Josephine and Radium as starters, Hymettus being made favorite on his win over Aerolite at Santa Rosa the week previous, when he set the three-year-old pacing gelding record at 2:08%. Aerolite, the magnificent son of Searchlight, turned the tables on him Tuesday, and when the race was over Hymettus had earned but third money. Soon after getting the word in the first heat Aero- lite broke and swerved into Hymettus, whose sulky broke and threw John Quinn, driver of the latter horse. Although getting a hard bump, Quinn hung to the lines and stopped his ■ horse, after being dragged fifty or sixty yards, and returned to the stand with his. broken sulky. Josephine went out in the lead and won the heat in 2:20%, Radium finishing second and Aerolite third. The judges allowed both Aerolite and Hymettus to start again, considering the accident unavoidable. In the next three heats Aerolite was a great pacer, and won handily in 2:12y2, 2:11% and 2:15%, with Hymettus second each time, over a track that was fully four minutes slow. In the third heat Aerolite came the last half in 1:02. Had the track been like the one at Santa Rosa a mile in 2:08 should not have stopped him on Tuesday. Hymettus was not in as good condition as at the Breeders' meeting, and when these pacers meet at Woodland if both are right the record should be again lowered, and the race be worth going many miles to see. The 2:23 class trot, also a $1,500 purse, had five starters, and Will Durfee won it in three straight and easy heats with the James Madison horse. Dredge. All the heats were below 2:18, which was as good as the same number below 2:15 at Pleasanton. Third Day. The three-year-old trot for a purse of $1,500, and the free-for-all pace for a $2,000 purse were the harness racing program for Wednesday. Both races went to the favorites, but the backers of them would have all been in the hospital before the races were finished had anything been the matter with their hearts, as both favorites made breaks that were of the stand-still-and-gallop order, and came near being distanced, although in the three-year-old race dis- tance had been waived, which a majority of the crowd had taken no notice of. There were but four starters in this event, Nogi, Prince Lot, Zolahka and Reina del Norte. Nogi was the favorite over the other three at $20 to $6. He won two heats easily, with Prince Lot second, each time, but in the third heat went to a break before reaching the first sixteenth pole and did not get again to a trot until he was well into the back stretch, and an eighth of a mile behind. Hhe then trotted fast and finished third, Zolahka taking the lead and not being headed during the rest of the mile. Nogi won the fourth heat easily. In the free-for-all pace Sir John S. was. of course, the choice for winner, and $20 to $5 for the field was what his backers had to pay in the auctions, there being very little field money at that., Delilah drew the pole, and Sir John S. had fourth position. There were several scores before the word was given, and when the starter said go, Sir John S. was not pacing squarely and went to a break. Vance took him to the outside and tried to get him squared away, but the big horse kept up a canter until the quarter pole was reached, with all the others in front of him, and Miss Georgie, the leader, at least an eighth away. Sir John got into his stride just as his nose hit the quarter pole and he there- upon showed the watch holders what he could do. It took him but thirty seconds to get to the half-mile post, and he paced the next quarter in 29, and beat the flag about four lengths. Although pulled up as soon as he got to the distance, he paced the last three-quarters of his mile in 1:33, a 2:04 gait. Miss Georgie won the heat by several lengths, with De- lilah second and John R. Conway third. The time was 2:11. Sir John S. took the next three heats rather hand- ily, and made no more breaks. This is the first time he has made a break in any of his races, and he is anything but a handy horse in getting back to his stride. The summaries of the three days' racing up to and including Wednesday, are here given, but they are not complete nor official. The full and complete sum- maries will be given next week: Monday, August 26. Pacing, 2:14 class, purse $1,500 — Inferlotta, b m by Interna. (Hewitt) 1 1 1 Queen Pomona, b m by Pomona (Gerrety) . . 4 2 2 Pilot, ch g by Abottsford Jr. (C. Walker) ... 2 3 3 Mandolin, b g by Alcone (Mosher) 3 5 4 Mollie Button, br m by Alex. Button (Mis- ner) 6 4 5 Lohengrin, b g by Charleston (Ward) 7 6 6 Uno, b g by Aptos Wilkes (B. Walker) 5 7 7 Time— 2:13, 2:13, 2:13%. Trotting, 2:17 class, $2,000— Carlokin, blk h by McKinny (Durfee) 1 1 1 Vallejo Girl, b m by McKinney (Davey) 2 2 6 Kenneth C, br h by McKinney (Chadbourne) 4 4 2 Era, b m by Zombro (Williams) 3 3 3 Berta Mac, br m by McKinney (Helman) .... 6 5 4 Verona, b m by Nutwood Wilkes (Frellson) .565 Auget Baron, blk h by Baron Wilkes (Green) dis Dan Frazier, b h by Secretary (McGovern) . dis Time— 2:18%, 2:16, 2:14. [Saturday, August 31, 1907. Tuesday, August 27. Pacing, three-year-olds, $1,500 — Aerolite, b s by Searchlight-Trix by Nut- wood Wilkes (Chadbourne) 3 1 1 1 Josephine, b m by Zolock-Lady May (Rutherford) 1 3. 3 3 Hymettus, b g by Zombro (Quinn) 4 2 2 2 Radium, blk c by Stoneway (Leggett) ... 3 4 4 4 Time— 2:20%, 2:12%, 2:11%, 2:15%. Trotting, 2:23 class, $1,500 — Dredge, ch g by James Madison (Durfee) .... 1 1 1 Kinney Rose, b s by McKinney (Bigelow) . . 3 2 2 Fresno Girl, br m by Seymour Wilkes (Zib- bell) 2 3 3 Prince McKinney, b s by McKinney (McDon- ald) 4 4 4 Ollie B., ch m by Nutwood Wilkes (Chad- bourne) 5 5 5 Time— 2:16%, 2:17%, 2:17. Wednesday, August 28. Trotting, three-year-olds, $1,500 — Nogi, b c by Athablo 1 1 3 1 Zolahka, b f by Zolock 3 3 12 Prince Lot, b g by Prince Ansel 2 2 2 3 Reina del Norte, b c by Del Norte 4 4 4 4 Time— 2:20%, 2:24%, 2:23, 2:21. Pacing, free-for-all, $1,500 — Sir John S., by Diablo 6 1 1 1 Miss Georgie, by McKinney 1 2 2 2 John R. Conway 3 3 3 4 Delilah, by Zolock 2 6 5 3 Miss Idaho 4 4 6 6 Kelly Briggs, by Bayswater Wilkes 5 5 4 5 Time— 2:11, 2:12, 2:11%, 2:10%. o TWO AND THREE-YEAR-OLD RECORDS. CIRCUIT HORSES AT PETALUMA. A POOR AND HEAVY TRACK MAKES FAST TIME IMPOSSIBLE. Aerolite Turns Tables on Hymettus in Three-Year-Old Pacing Event for $1,500 Purse on Second Day of Meeting. The thirteen days' meeting advertised by Harry Stover, the well known owner and breeder of thor- oughbred horses, to be held on his track at Petaluma, began on Saturday, the 24th inst., with a program for the opening day devoted entirely to the runners. On Monday the harness racing began, two events of this kind being on the card for each day of this week, in addition to three running races. As Mr. Stover haa offered the largest purses for trotters and pacers ever given in California, he se- cured a very large list of entries, but so many horses have been sent home or laid up with one thing or an- other since the circuit began, the fields of starters have not been large in any of the races thus far pulled off. The Petaluma track was once a famous meeting ground for the best trotters and pacers bred on the Coast, but has, since Mr. Stover purchased it a few years ago, been given over entirely to the runners, until this year, when the owner announced early in the season that he proposed giving a fair and race meeting that would eclipse anything ever held in the State. The fair portion of the program was after- wards abandoned, but the trotting and running pro- grams stood as announced. The attendance up to Wednesday had not been large any day of the meeting, the strictly harness meeting of the Breeders' Association at Santa Rosa this year drawing twice the attendance daily. In spite of the small attendance and the long list of owners who did not start or pay entrance, Mr. Stover has hung up the purses every day as adver- tised. The track during the first few days of the meeting was very bad, and on the first day was really unsafe for trotters and pacers, although, fortunately, none of the starters were injured in racing over it. It has been getting better every day since, but has been several seconds slow at its best. During the meeting auction pools have been sold on the harness events by Fred H. Chase & Co., and several bookmakers have also posted odds on all the events. The Ward totalisator has been used in lieu of the usual mutual box for wagering on heats, but has not been largely patronized, those who wager their money this way seemingly having a preference for the bookmakers' odds. Richard Havey and Arthur Bennett have acted as judges during the meeting, and their decisions have given perfect satisfaction. Mr. Havey is an expert in both styles of racing, having been a noted rider and also a successful driver, and has the confidence of all. Mr. Woods, the Missouri starter, has been watched closely by the public. He starts all the races, and has certainly been very successful during the meet- ing thus far, getting his fields off well and having little delay with the runners at the post or in scoring the harness horses. While we cannot but feel from what we have seen of both gentlemen, that our California starter, Ed. R. Smith of Los Angeles, does not suffer in the least by comparison with Mr. Wood, we shall give the latter credit of doing good work on the days when he have witnessed his starts. The two harness races on Monday went to the favorites in straight heats. Inferlotta, the peerless pacing mare of the circuit, sold for $20 to $7 for all the others in the 2:14 class pace, for which the purse was $1,500. While it was conceded by nearly every person purchasing a field ticket that the daugh- ter of Interna would win, yet they said the odds were so good they were worth taking a chance on. The mare won easily, finishing each heat in a jog, the actual race being between Pilot and Queen Pomona for second money, the latter winning under Gerrety's excellent driving. The time seemed slow, but equalled three heats below 2:10 over any decent track. One driver said the shaking up he got was like riding in a striker's wagon over the San Fran- cisco cobble-stones, and Mr. Hewitt, driver of the winner, said that he never rode in such fear of injuring his horse as he did in this race. The 2:17 trot, for a purse of $2,000, was won by Carlokin, a top-heavy favorite. He took the first two heats handily from Vallejo Girl in 2:18% and 2:16, but in the third heat Carlokin went to a break soon after getting the word, and Fred Chadbourne went to the front with Kenneth C, which he had rigged a little differently, putting hock-boots on him, as he found the black horse was hitting his hocks. Ken- neth C. trotted like a winner, and Carlokin had to trot the last half of the mile in 1:05 to beat him to t'ie wire, which he did by a very narrow margin. A half mile at that speed over such footing was a vonderful performance, and there is little donbr. r t Carlokin, who is unbeaten this year so -. can trot a mile in 2:10. In reply to an inquiry, we will state that Ray O'Light's mile in 2:13% at Santa Rosa, August j.6lh, in the two-year-old pacing division of the Pacific Breeders' Futurity, is the Cm Ft race record for a two-year-old pacei. The world's race record for this age and gait is 2:10%, made by the bay filly Extasy by Baron Wilkes, at Lexington, Ky.. Octo- ber 15, 1898, when she defeated Matin Bells and Bride Elect in two straight heats in 2:15% and 2:10%. * * • Klatawah holds the race record for three-year- olds. His mark of 2:05% was made in the first heat of a race against aged horses. It will be a very hard mark for any three-year-old to beat for years to come. Klatawah is by Steinway, dam Katie G. by Electioneer. * * * Hymettus 2:08% by Zombro is now the fastest three-year-old pacing gelding, replacing Agitato 2:09% and King O'Diamonds, who were tied for that honor. * * * The fastest two-year-old pacing race record is the 2:10% held by Extasy, daughter of Baron Wilkes. * * * General Watts 2:09% is now the fastest three- year-old trotting stallion. * * * The fastest three-year-old trotting mare is Fantasy 2:08%, whose record was made in the second heat of a $5,000 purse for three-year-olds at Nashtvlle, Tenn., in 1893. * * * Probably the greatest race ever won by a three- year-old trotter was the five-heat race in the Ken- tucky Futurity of 1904, when Grace Bond won the first and second heats in 2:09%, 2:09%, was beaten the next two in 2:11% and 2:13, then came back and won the fifth heat in 2:09%. MATINEE RACING AT STOCKTON. Members of the Stockton Driving Club had a very pleasant little matinee on the 19th inst, the majority of the races being quarter-mile heats, best two in three. The first event was won by Fred Johnson's pacer. There were four heats in this race, H. K. Myers' trotter winning one heat, J. Graham's pacer one and Johnson's the other two. The best time was 40 seconds. The second event was a trot between horses driven by Mrs. Amos Shippee and Mrs. Mcintosh, both of whom handled the lines very cleverly. Mrs. Mc- intosh won two straight heats in 41 and 45 seconds, the race being a quarter of a mile. In the third event, a free-for-all, there were two starters, Mrs. Pope and Mrs. Sherwood driving. The latter took the heat in 32 seconds, the former com- ing in second in 34 seconds. Cowell and Dean, who had entered their horses, failed to show up. The next event was a pacing race between Fritz Wille's Gilt Edge Dick and Joe Jones' Diablo mare. Jones won the first heat in 35% seconds, the other coming in second in 34% seconds. Jones' horse took the third heat and the race in 35% seconds. The next event was a three-eighths of a mile trot between animals belonging to Joe Miller, A. L. Arch- ambault and J. Murray. The first heat was taken by Miller's horse in 1:13, with Murray's trotter sec- ind. Murray's horse took the second heat in 1:10, with Miller's second. The third heat was won by Archambault's horse in 1:08, with Murray's second. Saturday, August 31, 1907.] GRAND CIRCUIT AT READVILLE. Readville, August 19. — Geers had splendid revenge for the defeat which Sonoma Girl administered to his star pupil. Highball, in the M. and M., for he triumphed over her to-day with a trotter who was considered a joke when he landed in high society last fall. Tempus Fugit, sometimes, in fact, nearly always, called Cream Puff, is the latest conqueror of the girl from the Golden West, and he is a trot- ter of the right sort, good-headed and ever willing to give his best. He is a bit off color, but he is dead game and has considerable speed to help this desirable quality out. To-day was the first time that he has won a heat faster than 2:10, and the nrne was in 2:07%. This did not take a great deal out of him, for he was down to the half the next trip in 1:02% and the six- furlong pole in 1:34%. With Sonoma Girl out of the way his was an easy victory, for, much to the surpise of the regulars, Beatrice Bellini was not dangerous after the first heat. Before the start first money, amounting to $3,150, was conceded a gift to Sonoma Girl, for it was figured that with a professional behind her she would not break. McHenry made no change in her rigging, although tempted to. He was racing the mare for educational purposes, with the Massachusetts race Wednesday in view. She scored nicely and the field was away quickly to a good start The mare had second position, and looked to be well placed. Scarcely had they left the wire before she jumped off her stride and Mc- Henry had a hard time in landing her back to a trot. Just as every one thought they were in for one of her sensational brushes, off she went again, and this time she made such a muss that free-for-all pac- ing speed could not make up the lost ground. All eyes were on the Girl when she finally did get straightened out, and as she flew past the quar- ter post hundreds of watches were snapped. With seemingly no effort she went up the back stretch at a two-minute clip. "She will get inside," was heard on every hand. This appeared possible, for on past performances a mile in 2:08% looked about the best that could be expected of Beatrice Bellini, and few gave any thought to the horse with the speedy name. Dickerson's pupil was better than figured, and Tempus Fugit simply outtrotted himself, so that when the latter passed under the wire the great Sonoma Girl was two lengths away from the flag. Later on, McHenry brought the Girl out and this time her mouth was not open, for he had a jawstrap on her and a different bit. She was schooled a lot, and when she scores with Highball Wednesday her manners are likely to be changed for the better. The only event on the card to result as expected was the three-year-old pace of the American Horse Breeders' Futurity. Mike Bowerman, Kentucky's veteran trainer, was supposed to have the goods in Shakespeare, a big, rugged son of Jay McGregor 2:07%. Uncle Mike deliverel the package right side up, for he won handily, the first heat in 2:09%, a capital performance. The youngsters, three of them, Eva Hal, Kavalio and the winner, were down to the three-quarters in 1:34%, a gait which took the tuck out of them. The second heat was close, with the Direct Hal filly under no harder drive than the winner. The call for candidates in the two-year-old divi- sion of the Futurity brought out the sweetest going trotter that has been seen in the circuit this year, The Leading Lady. When Bob Proctor brushed her through the stretch before the start, hardened circuit followers who have never before been known to enthuse, began to sound the praises of the beautiful baby. She is beautiful in conformation, gait and manners, while for speed she is exceptionally well supplied. She won as she liked, Proctor letting her take her time in going to the front in the first heat, which was just before reaching the half, and then in the second she went out and took the track to herself, tramping down to the three-quarters in 1:41. The Leading Lady is owned and was bred by Benjamin Pope of Stony Meade Farm, Concord. She is by Bingen and is the second filly by Arthur Parker's great stallion to win the two-year-old Breeders' Futurity. W. L. Snow uncovered a right good pacer in the 2:10 class, a fine looking gelding called Ethan Roberts, who won as he pleased in 2:06%, 2:05%, 2:08%. Second to him twice was The Donna, and once Daphne Direct, who, by the way, is racing well for Jimmie Brady. The $3,000 2:06 pace was well split up, three horses winning dashes, each being second once. The time was very slow for an event of this character. The summaries: American Horse Breeder Futurity, foals of 1904, pacing, purse $1,000 — Shakespeare, br h by Jay McGregor-Miss Spears by Lakewood (Bowerman) 1 1 Eva Hal, blk f (White) 2 2 Kavalio, g h (Young) 3 3 Foxy Todd, b g (King) dis Time— 2:09%, 2:13%. American Horse Breeder Futurity, foals of 1905, trotting, purse $2,000 — The Leading Lady, b f by Bingen-Miss Pratt by Heir-at-Law (Proctor) 1 1 Binvolo, b c (Young) 2 3 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Zalem, b f (Bowerman) 4 2 Selma, b c (McDonald) 3 5 Hazlewood, ch f (McGrath) 5 4 Time— 2:19%, 2:17. The Blue Hill, 2:30 class, trotting, purse $4,500 — Tempus Fugit, ch g by Mark Time-dam by Almont Aberdeen (Geers) 1 1 1 Beatrice Bellini, blk m (Dickerson) 2 2 3 Marjorie, g m (Cox) 5 5 2 Burma Girl, b m (Clarke) 3 3 4 St. Peter, b g (Benyon) 4 4 5 Sonoma Girl, b m (McHenry) dis Time— 2:07%, 2:10%, 2:12. The Neponset, 2:06 class, pacing, purse $3,000 — Prince Hal, b g by Star Hal-Lady S. by Alcemedia ( Snow) 2 1 4 Hal C, ch h by Hal Dillard (Shank) 5 2 1 Princess Helen, b m by The Beau Ideal (A. P. McDonald) 1 5 2 Lancelot, rn g (Honey) 3 3 3 Texas Ranger, b g (Sunderlin) 4 4 5 Custer, ch g (Hahj dis Time— 2:07, 2:07%, 2:06%. Pacing, 2:10 class, purse $1,200 — Ethan Roberts, b g by Ethan Wilkes-Lady Roberts by Robert L. (Snow) 1 1 1 The Donna, ch m (De Ryder) 2 2 3 Daphne Direct, blk m (Brady) .... 4 3 2 Laura Bellini, blk m (A. McDonald) 3 7 6 Fred D., rn g (Fraser) 7 5 4 Leeland, blk h (McGrath) 5 4 7 McAuliffe, b g (Hiesrodt) 6 6 '5 Time— 2:06%, 2:05%, 2:08%. Readville, August 20. — World's champion three- year-old trotting stallion 2:09%. This title Gen. Watts earned at Readville to-day in the most sen- sational colt race ever trotted. His is a crown brilliantly earned, for his right to the sovereignity was gallantly disputed by Blue Hill, and the battle that these two grand speci- ments of the American light harness horse fought will long be remembered by those fortunate enough to have seen it. The record was made in the opening heat of the American Horse Breeder Futurity, and no sooner was the feat accomplished than folks were say- ing: "It is a performance that will not soon be equalled." False prophecy was this, because the Bingen blood had not been counted on. Gen. Watts seat on the throne was not as secure as believed, and to retain it he had to battle for his very life. He is a bundle of grit and determination, for were he not his reign would have been of brief duration, despite his great speed. Blue Hill was after tie sceptre, and he proved to be a foeman worthy to contend with a king. Almost head and head these infant trotters raced the second mile back in the same wonderful time that the Axworthy colt had made in the first heat. At the finish Blue Hill was lapped on the General, and was officially timed in 2:09%. The championship miles to-day were witnessed by a large crowd, which was drawn by the double at- traction of the Futurity race and the fast pace. The latter was a disappointing contest, for the reason that there was nothing in the field to make Angus Pointer extend himself. Still the Canadian bred whirlwind equalled his record of 2:02%, and reeled off six furlongs at a 2:00% clip. Codero, a four-year-old son of Bingen, scored a very popular victory when he brought the "all black" of Ralph Williams to the front three times in the 2:19 trot. The track was fast, but a strong wind which swept the stretch from the eighth pole to the upper turn furnished a handicap that made fast last quar- ters impossible. The summaries: American Horse Breeder Futurity, three-year-old trotters, two-in-three, purse $7,000 — General Watts, b c by Axworthy (Bowerman) . . 1 1 Blue Hill, b c by Bingen (Titer) 2 2 Bell Bird, blk f (L. McDonald) 3 3 Flying Feet, blk f (Brady) 5 4 Bonnie Way, b f (Lassell) 4 6 Fantana, b f (Nolan) 6 5 Bertini, b c (Young) dis TIME. % %. % Mile. First heat 0:32% 1:03% 1:34% 2:09% Second heat .... 0:31% 1:03% 1:35 2:09% Free-for-all pace, purse $1,200 — Angus Pointer, b g by Sidney Pointer (Sun- derlin) 1 1 1 Nervolo, b h (Cox) 3 4 2 Ecstatic, b m (Lang) 2 3 4 Baron Grattan, b g (Geers) 6 2 3 Graft, blk h (Spencer) 4 dis Audubon Boy, ch h (Gatcomb) 5 d Bolivar, b g (Brady) dis Time— 2:03%, 2:02%, 2:04%. Trotting, 2:10 class, purse $1,200— Codero, rn h by Bingen (L. McDonald) .... 1 1 1 Baron May, br h (Sayles) 2 6 2 Fannie P., br m (Packer) 3 2 3 Dr. Ives, b g (Geers) 4 3 5 Zaza, blk m (Payne) 5 4 4 Dainty Dolly, ch m (Bowerman) 6 5 7 The Jester, br h (De Ryder) 7 7 6 Tokio, g g (Dickerson) 8 9 8 Sunline, ch h (Marsh) 9 8 9 Time— 2:11%, 2:10%, 2:10%. Readville, August 21. — Highball won the twelfth renewal of the Massachusetts purse at Readville this afternoon in 2:10%, 2:07% and 2:09, defeating his greatest rival, Sonoma Girl, before the largest crowd that has turned out to see the circuit horses this season. The Memphis speed marvel was not put to any apparent effort, his victory being easily earned. His opponent, of whom so much was expected, continued her waywardness, and despite McHenry's master hand, she refused absolutely to trot from wire to wire a single trip. Her failure to attend to the task in hand was very disappointing, for Geers fulfiilled his promise of bringing Highball to the score in shape to give Sonoma Girl the race of her life, and the ease with which he trotted the second mile in 2:07% showed that it would have faken a sensational performance to have headed him. The score between the famous rivals now stands two all. Miss Crabtree's $26,000 mare was no match for Frank Jones' $17,500 gelding, and no excuses can be offered for her, as her misbehavior has every appearance of being caused by a disposition not to play the game. She showed her usual phenomenal burst of speed, which set the crowd wild and repaid the spectators for the afternoon spent at the track. The real test of Sonoma Girl and Highball came in the last mile, and its result left no doubt in the minds of those who saw it that at present the Mem- phis trotter is the faster horse of the two. Sonoma Girl went away a length ahead of High- ball, and in less than 150 yards she had the pole. She was trotting at a two-minute clip, and her ad- mirers began to hope that she had found High- ball's measure. Geers recalled the Libertyville race, in which he allowed the Girl to rush away unchalleng- ed, and yesterday he sent his charge after the flying Girl from the Golden West. Man and horse seemed to be in accord, both boiling over with indignation at the unfair start, but each the more determined to make the victory a decisive one. Going into the turn, Highball drew up beside the mare, and Geers settled down as though he were driving a finish. Sonoma Girl accepted the dare, and for a few strides the pair seemed to be flying. The race was a short one, for hardly had it began before it was over, the Girl going to a break. When this hap- pened Geers took his horse back to save him all he could, but at that he was down to the quarter in 0:30%, lengths ahead of his field. Highball's victory was popular, for wherever the horses race the people applaud when Geers wins, even though, as yesterday, he defeats a home favor- ite. The Memphis trotter is a public idol, for at speed he is the most fascinating trotter on the turf, and to many his name has a very pleasing ring. The crowd which saw Highball get revenge for his defeat in the M. and M. was up to that of the days when it was possible to lay a wager on a fancied horse, and its size and character paid a high compliment to the sport. The weather conditions were far from ideal. The wind blew almost a gale and the air was cold, a combination which served as a heavy handicap on fast time. Dark clouds threatened rain from noon, but they did not shed water until the racing was about over. The story of the race is easily told. In the first two miles Geers sent Highball to the front at once and won as he liked. Sonoma Girl made her mis- takes each time in the second eighth. In the first mile she stepped from the half home in 1:01%, and then finished last, so much ground did she lose by her mistake. Her next break was not such a bad one, for she was able to finish second. She had every chance in the third, for when the word was given it looked as though she had been presented with first place, for she was a length to the good of Highball. Six horses won money in the event, the fight for second place being the interesting feature after Sonoma Girl made her breaks. Axtellay and Thorn- field each got in a second, while Marecheal, who ap- pears to be getting good, was twice third. The early arrivals at the track who had never seen Highball were certain that he would not win, and several wagers were made that he would not start. The son of Dr. Hooker is a peculiar jogging horse when right, but now, with his rheumatism, he is a sight going slow. When Geers brought him out many thought it was to let the judges see how lame he was, so that he might draw him. Turned for speed, he was a changed horse and as pleasing a gaited trotter as one often sees. The only time that his lameness bothered him was in starting, after swinging for the score, and Geers had lots of trouble in keeping him trotting for the first few strides. Once fairly under way, the great horse never gave the least sign of doing aught but race. A happier man than Frank Jones, the owner of Highball, would be hard to find. He had set his heart on winning the Massachusetts, and when So- noma Girl defeated his star in the first big stake of the year, he laid plans to get revenge in the famous Readville classic. Mr. Jones passed up a lot if money which would have been rather soft picking, so that Geers could have the horse ready for his Boston engagement. (Concluded on Page 11.) 6 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 31, 1907. ! NOTES AND NEWS § DATES CLAIMED. California Circuit. Woodland September 2-7 State Fair (Sacramento) September 9-14 Fresno September 16-21 Hanford September 23-28 Tulare September 30-Oetober 5 Bakersfleld October 7-12 ' Santa Maria October 22-26 North Pacific Circuit. Everett, Washington September 2-7 Centralia, Washington September 9-14 Salem, Oregon (State Fair) September 16-21 North Yakima, Wash. (State Fair) . .September 23-28 Spokane, Wash. (Inter-State Fair) Sept. 23-Oct. 5 Lewiston, Idaho October 7-12 Walla Walla, Wash October 14-19 Boise, Idaho October 21-26 Grand Circuit Dates. Hartford September 2-6 Syracuse September 9-13 Columbus September 16-27 Woodland races begin Wednesday, September 4th. A fast track and perfect weather for speed are assured. All the fastest horses on the circuit will meet at Woodland. Inferlotta, Copa de Oro and Charley D. will start in the 2:20 pace the first day and the track record will probably be lowered. Ed. R. Smith has been appointed starter of the races at the Fresno fair and race meeting. If you have a roadster you want to sell, write Fred H. Chase & Co. about it. They hold a big combination sale next month. The money in the 2:17 class trot at Petaluma is tied up by a protest made by Mr. F. H. Burke, owner of Vallejo Girl, to the effect that Carlokin, the winner, was not properly entered in the race, in so far as he was substituted for another horse after the date on which substitutions closed. W. J. Kenney of 531 Valencia street is the one to see if you want a sulky or speed cart that runs true and rides easy. Have you seen those new speed wagons just received by him? They are all right in every way. The San Francisco Driving Club will give an afternoon of racing at Vallejo on Monday next, September 2nd. OVETA 2:12;/2. A Winner at Pleasanton and Santa Rosa. The new track at Bakersfleld is now fenced and is in fine condition for the races this fall. The track will be fast. Fred H .Chase & Co. will hold a combination sale of trotters and pacers in October. Now is the time to get a good price for roadsters and speed-way horses. Write to Chase & Co about the sale. Corsican, the mare by Wildnut, dam Corsica, by Dexter Prince, is dead. She was sent to the Blue Ribbon sale last spring by Henry Dunlap of Pleas- anton and was purchased by Mr. J. W. Kimblin for ?r {0. On July 4th she was second to Wild Bell ;.t Li lertyville, and recently Mr. Kimblin declined er of $2,500 for her. She was .bred at Palo ;tock Farm and was a bay mare six years old. A. J. Welch, who owns the Charter Oak track, Hart- ford, Conn., uses an automobile to work the course. Some 3,000 wagonloads of clay have just been dumped on the famous old track, and Mr. Welch is going to work it down to good footing with a float drawn by an auto. Last fall the track was floated during the races at a rate of speed not attainable by horse flesh. August 15th Major Delmar 1:59% attempted to lower the Poughkeepsie track record, trotting, which was set last year at 2:04% by Sweet Marie. He failed, his time being 2:05%. Ray O'Light 2:13% is the fastest two-year-old pacer of the year. The pacer Daniel J. by Winks 13S69, went a great race at Marshall, Mo., two weeks ago, when he stepped three heats over that half-mile track in 2:06%, 2:0S and 2:08%. Copa de Oro 2:07% is the fastest green pacing stallion of the year. Ann Direct 2:12%, winner of last year's M. and M., made her first start for this season at Pough- keepsie, and was third in 2: 10. George G. 2:05% is taking first money every time he starts this year. He is now nine years old and is probably a better and faster horse than ever be- fore. The four-heat plan, which was tried at Buffalo, seemed to work all right. It provides for a three-heat race, in any event, and if a winner is not found in three heats it does not permit the race to go beyond four heats. It is short enough, too, so that it does not permit a trainer to lay up any heats if he wishes to get a fair part of the purse. The Petaluma track was as rough as a country road in spring time on Monday last, and many own- ers of trotters and pacers refused to start their horses over it. By a mistake in spelling made by the parties mak- ing the entries, the mare Coheck by Azmoor. that took a record of 2:25% at Santa Rosa, August 16th, was given as out of Clarione by Dexter Prince. The dam's name is Clarionette, and she is out of Clarion by Ansel, next dam Consolation by Dictator. J. A. Woodward has purchased the Fort Bragg race track from Len Barnard, and will make many improvements on the property. A. F. Rooker, the well known horse and mule buyer, has just returned from the Sandwich Islands, where he tiok a large consignment of mules for use in the sugar plantations. He returned with orders for a large number of mules and will immediately set about gathering the animals. The sugar planters find that horses cannot stand the island climate, but that mules last there for eight or ten years. They are willing to pay fancy prices for good mules. It is given out in the Eastern papers that the exact price paid by Lotta for Sonoma Girl wTas $26,000. Direct 2:05% now has eleven in the 2:10 list, Easter Direct 2:09% being the latest addition. Hymettus (3) 2:08% is a gelding, and the fastest one of his age. He won second money in the Breeders' Pacing Futurity as a colt in 1906, but was gelded during the winter. Alto Down by Iran Alto 2:12% win a six-heat race at Utica, N. Y., August 14th, and took a record of 2:19%. Alto Down was second in every heat in which he was not first. The fastest heat of the race was 2:19%, and the slowest 2:21%. The Julien Hotel at Woodland will be headquarters for horsemen during the meeting next week. The California State Board of Agriculture owes it to the horse owners who will race at the State Fair this year to put the track in good shape for safe racing and fast time. Plenty of water and intelli- gent work will make the Sacramento track fast, and it should be put in that condition. The fastest horses ever raced in California will be raced there this year and should have a good track to race on. The State Fair management has advertised the pavilion well this year, but little or no information has been sent out in regard to the races, which will draw a very' large proportion of the attendance and would draw more if given proper publicity. Dan Patch in 1:56% and his daughter, Dana Patch, in 2:06%, the same day at Galeshurg, con- stitutes a world's record for sire and daughter in one day. Aerolite's mark is now 2:11%, a fast record for a three-year-old stallion, but he can beat it away off if he is right when he starts at Woodland next Fri- day. He will have to beat Hymettus to win, and the Zombro gelding has already taken a record of 2:05% this year. It will be a great race. Athasham 2:09% took second money to Highball at Providence this week. Sonoma Girl did not start in the race and will be laid up for a while. Geo. A. Pounder of Los Angeles returned from the Grand Circuit races last week and went to Santa Rosa to arrange for shipping his weanling filly (own sister to Sonoma Girl) to Los Angeles. He states that Sonoma Girl got the upper hand of Mr. Springer, who has always been most lenient with her, and he thinks that under McHenry's handling she will not be so wufiil. Mr. Pounder firmly believes So- noma Girl is a two-minute mare and will show a mile in that time whenever they get her in condition to make the trial. Many of the horses now racing on the California Circuit will go north at the close of the Woodland meeting and will start at the Oregon State Fair at Salem. YOLANDA 2:1414. A Winner at Pleasanton. Inferlotta 2:04% is the fastest green pacing mare of the year. Dave Simmons of Sacramento, the irrepressible, made another trial the other day to be permitted to sell pools on the races at the State Fair this year, but the directors have placed themselves on record as in favor of upholding the State law and would not recede from their position. Simmons offered to pay ten cents for every return check sold at the park that is, he would buy, say 1000 return checks from the management, paying $100 for them, and sell them to those who came out to the fair grounds between races to play the pools. But when he was asked what would prevent a man from buying one of these checks for admission to the grounds, thus cheating the society out of forty cents, he found that his position was untenable and the matter was dropped. So there will be no betting on the races at the fair this year. Budd Doble left San Jose on Thursday of this week for Indianapolis, where his great stallion Kin- ney Lou 2:07% has been for several months past in charge of C. C. Crippen. Mr. Doble may start Kin- ney Lou to beat his record this fall, and as the son of McKinney is in fine shape, his record will be lowered as sure as he is started. We hope Mr. Doble will not stay in the East, as we now claim the great reinsman who drove Dexter, Goldsmith Maid and Nancy Hanks to champion records as a Cali- fornian and would hate to lose him. It looks as if Nogi, winner of the Pacific Breeders' Futurity this year for trotting three-year-olds, also has the Occident and Stanford Stakes at his mercy. If he should indulge in such a break in either stake as he made at Petaluma this week, he might get the flag. He undoubtedly has more speed than any three-year-old trotter that has appeared in Califor- nia this year, and can probably trot a mile close to 2:10. Conqueror, who won the fist heat and second money in the two-year-old pacing division of the Pacific Breeders' Futurity at Santa Rosa, took a record of 2:16, the same mark taken by his dam La Belle, at the trotting gait in her two-year-old form. Con- queror is a handsome colt and a sweet gaited one. He was only broken to harness six months before this race, and was of course short of work. In the second heat of the race Conqueror was separately timed in 2:14%, and will doubtless be a great colt in his three-year-old form. In his workouts before leaving home he paced quarters in 31%, seconds and eights in 15 seconds. This seems truly wonder- ful for such a baby. Conqueror was bred by M. S. Severance at Valencia Stock Farm, San Bernar- dino, and is by the farm's stallion Direct Heir, son of Direct 2:05% and Bet Madison 2:15% by James Madison 2:17%. Conqueror's dam is La Belle 2:16 hy Sidney 2:19%, so he comes from a developed ancestry on both sides. Saturday, August 31, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN WOODLAND PROGRAM. DON'T LIKE THE SYSTEM. Wednesday, September 4. 2:27 Class, Trotting, Purse $500. Noraine, Barney Bernatto, Peter Pan, Prince Mc- Kinney, Wilmarch Jr., Yolande, Edward McGary, El Sidelo, Ben Russell, Prince Mack, Era, Dredge, Don B., Parachute. 2:20 Class, Pacing, Purse $1,000. Lettie D., Little Medium, Seymow M., Mephisto, Roberta, Der Teufel, Nordwell, Charley D., Infer- lotta, Highfly, McGee, Joe Robin, Diabull, Pilot, Ex- plosion, Opitsah, Diabless, Morrie N., Copa de.Oro. 2:14 Class, Trotting, Purse $600. Bob Ingersoll, Vallejo Girl, Delia Derby, North Star, Oveta, Kenneth C, Homeway, Queer Knight. Thursday, September 5. Two-Year-Old Class, Trotting, Purse $400. Bessie T., Nusado, Miss Dividend, Siesta, De Oro, Idolway, Katalina. 2:12 Class, Pacing, Purse $500. Mona Wilkes, Lohengrin, Wild Nutling, Jonesa Basler, Queen Pomona, Memonia, Friday, Byron Lace, George Perry, Mandolin, Lady Shamrock, Mol- lie Button, Victor Platte. Friday, September 6. Three-Year-Old Class, Pacing, Purse $500. Aerolite, Truth, Hymettus, T. D. W., Beulah, Ra- dium, Josephine, Albert Direda. 2:08 Class, Pacing, Purse $700. Miss Idaho, Dr. W., John R. Conway, Delilah, Cresco Wilkes, Memonia, Daedalion, Sir John S., Kelly Briggs, Miss Georgie. 2:18 Class, Trotting, Purse $500. Princess Mamie, Sally Limn, Hattie J., Carlokin, Don B., Parachute. Saturday, September 7. Three-Year-Old Class, Trotting, Purse $500. Nogi, Prince Lot, Baron Bowles, Zolahka. 2:24 Class, Trotting, Purse $1,000. Constancia, Moorita, Princess Mamie, El Rio Rey, Kinney Rose, Noraine, Barney Bernatto, Veranta, Berta Mac, Wilmarch Jr., Easter Bells, Sir John, Yolande, Ollie B., Fresno Girli Sidonis, Era, Dredge, Prof. Heald. 2:16 Class, Pacing, Purse $500. Roberta, Billy B., Charley D., Just It, Babe Madi- son, Anna R., Jim Corbett, King Athby. PARK DRIVING CLUB. At a meeting of the executive committee of the Park Amateur Driving Club held this week it was decided to give six matinee race meeting at Golden Gate Park track on September 2d, 9th, 14th, 2Sth and October 5th, at which three fine cups will be competed for. W. A. Clark Jr., presents a cup to be given to the horse wianing the most times in the series of six races in class A for trotters. Thos. H. Williams presents a cup to be given to the horse winning the greatest number of points in classes other than class A in the series of six races, count- ing as follows: Five points to winner, three points to second, one point to third, in each race. Dr. I. B. Dalzell presents a cup to be given to the horse winning the greatest number of heats in the series of six races, either trotter or pacer. No horse will be awarded more than one cup. These races are certain to produce keen competition, as the horses will be reclassified for each meeting. The entries for the first meeting are closed, and have been classified as follows: Class A, trotters — F. J. Kilpatrick's Lady McKin- ney 2:19%, A. Joseph's Vic Schiller 2:11%, D. E. Hoffman's Major Cook 2:17. Class B, trotters — George E. Erlin's Toppy. M. W. Herzog's Lady Nell, F. J. Kilpatrick's Allan Pollak, F. W. Thompson's Lady Washington. Class C, trotters — F. W. Thompson's Rey Vera, S. Christensen's Reina Directum, F. J. Kilpatrick's Clipper W., A. P. Clayburgh's Charles II. Class D, trotters — D. E. Hoffman's Neto, D. E. Hoffman's Kid Wilkes, A. P. Clayburgh's Major, F. J. Kilpatrick's Dennis, F. J. Kilpatrick's McKinney Belle. Class A, pacers — T. F. Bannon's Jim Chase, F. E. Booth's Satinwood, E. Stewart's Victor Platte. A blue ribbon will be given to each winner. Jack Curry acted as starter at a New York meet- ing recently, and made a success of it. He per- mitted little scoring and got the horses away trotting or pacing, as the case might be. o FOURTEEN YEARS WITHOUT FAILURE. Messrs. King Bros., Albion, Nebraska, write: "En- closed find ?1.00. for which send bottle of Quinn's oint- ment. We have been using it for the last fourteen years and it has never failed to do the work." For curbs, splints, spavin, windpuffs and all bunches use Quinn's Ointment. No cure, no pay. If cannot obtain from druggist, address W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, N. T. As showing the utter absurdity of the "three heats race" idea, adopted this season by several grand circuit tracks, the summary of the 2:06 pace at Boston is of interest, writes H. T. White. The purse was the comfortable one of $3,000, and, under normal conditions, the finish of the race should show which horse was the best in speed and stamina, the determination of those points being the primal object of horse racing. But under the stop-at-the-end-of three-heats system it is possible neither will be decided, and at the finish of the so-called Boston race the people whO'saw it were as much in the dark as ever as to which was the best horse. The one that won the fastest heat, Hal C, stood third in the summary. The one which took the next fastest heat stood second, and the slowest horse in the race was, by operation of the new system, given first money — and this in spite of the fact that in the final heat he finished fourth, being able to beat but one other horse in what is technically termed "the deciding heat." Showing by the Summary. In order that the beauties of the system may be seen at a glance and in convenient form for study, the summary of the race is appended: Prince Hal (Snow) 2 1 4 Princess Helen (McDonald) 1 5 2 Hal C. (Shank) 5 2 1 Lancelot (Honey) 3 3 3 Texas Rooker (Sunderlin) 4 4 5 Custer (Hall) - dis Time— 2:07, 2:07%, 2:06%. Here were six pacers with fast records, driven by six crack reinsmen, and yet at the end of three heats — when, by operation of the new rule, the race was automatically brought to a close — the track officials were obliged to figure out the winner by looking up, not the heats won, three nags being equal on that score, but the positions of those three horses in the heats they didn't win. Each of the three heat winners had a second position as well, and as Lance- lot, an outside horse, was third each heat, first money had to be — and was — decided by the fact that Prince Hal came fourth to the wire one heat instead of fifth, because if he had been fifth in the third heat all three heat winners would have been tied for first money. But, by beating Texas Rooker — which stood for absolutely no money in the race and might as well finish last as anywhere else — Prince Hal is proclaimed the winner, gets the big end of the purse in the final heat, and the bets made on him are winning ones. No other system offers half the possibilities and incentives for cheating furnished by the "stop after three heats" bunko game, and it is noticable that in the west and at Lexington, where practical horse- men are managing the trotting tracks, they have not become foolish enough to try the scheme. Detroit is an exception, but it was a failure there. RULES OF THE ROAD. Every man who drives a spirited horse on the high- way^ realizes how necessary it is that there should be some revision made in the rules of the road, so that a man would not hold the safety of himself and family by a slender thread whenever he picks up the reins to give his family a little outing- The roads, as a rule, are big enough and good enough for heavy teams, light harness horse rigs and automobiles. And if the rights of each were properly respected by the others all could use the roads as they have a right to use them without the danger which constantly threatens. There is such a big strain of selfishness in some people that they appear to forget that there is any one else on earth who has inherent rights, and when one of this species of Genus Homo takes the front seat in an automobile he appears to feel and act as if the whole road was made for his special benefit. The man with a spirited pair of horses who happens to be so fortunate as to meet him on the road is lucky indeed if he comes off without an accident. Of course, this selfish man of the road has his rights, and it matters not whether he is driving an automobile or a heavy team. In either case he has no moral right to take advantage of the fact that he has the weight or speed and noise on his side, and force the lighter team into the. ditch or scare the horses over the fence. This class of men who are lacking in the moral sense of right and wrong need to be curbed by a strong State law. A law that would give to the lighter team equal rights with the heavy team and the noisy, swift automobile. To be sure, we have law on the subject, but it does not quite meet the case People are being killed or maimed or frightened by those whose only right to do these terrible things rests on the power of might. The bad man in a swift automobile may be two hundred yards from a narrow spot in the road and yet rush right up to it and compel a light harness horse team to pass him at that dangerous point. The man with the horses might have no al- ternative but to go on and face the danger. It would not be so bad if the selfish man in the safe rig would stop and call off the puffing and chugging of his machine for a moment. But he does not do that. He comes right at the frightened horses, hav- ing little regard for the rights of the man driving them. There are any number of good mannered men who scorch on the road with their automobiles when there is no danger in doing so, but they are polite enough to help the man with the spirited horse to get by. Livery men complain that they have trouble in renting their best teams because of the automobile road hog. People would sooner take a poor shabby looking horse than risk their lives behind a good team. The people of the State are strong enough and wise enough to make and enforce a law to curb these men who make themselves masters of the road. The rights of the man with the light harness horse rig should be protected. The present laws regarding the rules of the road are not a sufficient guarantee to safety of the man who drives. — Chicago Horseman. A SPORTSMAN, BUT NOT A GAMBLER. "What is the enjoyment of being the owner of a successful race horse, a horse with the reputation of Peter Pan or Sysonby or Commando?" was asked of Mr. James R. Keene of New York the other day. "It is the gratification of possessing something that you know is a little better than that possessed by anybody else," he replied. "At least, that is the winner's way of looking at it. Beyond that, it is a matter of intense personal pride. One man is de- voted to his yacht, because it is a faster yacht than that possessed by any of his friends. Perhaps it embodies some of his own ideas about construction, and for that reason he is fonder of it than he would be if it had been designed and built for him by others. Another man is attached to an automobile because he thinks that it is a little better than the automobile of any other owner or maker. The man who has the best hunting dog takes pride in that dog because it can do certain things in the field which are impossible for other dogs. So it is with a wonderful race horse. It is not the sum that the horse may earn, it is not the possibility that he may be employed for speculation that makes him desir- able. Racing for gaming is not sport. It is the fact that he is a wonderful work of nature, a fine, high- spirited, perhaps gentle and intelligent animal that is a little superior to all others of his time, and whose courage is tested by the races he runs and the results which follow. ' "What is the gratification that comes from winning races?" "An exaltation of spirit that is stimulating and healthy. A man who has looked upon his horses from the time that they were foaled until they walk into the paddock after a hard race, victorious over everything which could be run against them, glows with enjoyment. How can one help it? Here is a handsome, clean-coated, sure-footed animal which you have seen perhaps from the earliest days when he shambled awkwardly after his dam, who has de- veloped every quality that it was hoped would be produced when he was bred. It may be that the colt which was selected as a yearling to be the star of the stable will happen to be the disappointment. Some uncertain gaited youngster that did not ap- pear at first sight to be as we,, advanced as another mat has been foaled in the same year suddenly mani- fests qualities which indicate grand possibilities. It is as interesting to develop him tor speed contests as it is to develop the handsomest youngster that may be bounding around the fields. If he wins in some contest which is to become a part of turf his- tory, your blood tingles and you are proud of your results." There are stables which are operated solely to succeed in the betting ring if it is possible to do so. iiieir owners breed horses, or more frequently purchase horses, with the idea of gathering a collec- tion that shall be invincible in certain contests in which they desire to wager their money against the bookmakers. The matter of stake racing and racing for purses is seldom given consideration. They plan from week to week to brng off some successful coup by which they may beat the bookmakers, and very frequently they are not over-scrupulous as to how they do it. Such methods are repugnant to the owner of Castieton Farm- He wu. have none of them. He races his horses for the enjoyment that they give him fairly and squarely to win the stakes or purses, as the case may be, and for that reason the public never hesitates to express its enthusiasm when a horse from his stable wins one of the richest prizes of the season. In his years on the turf, both in this country and on the other side of the Atlantic, Mr. Keene has been the winner of some of the richest prizes in the turf world. Foxhall captured the Grand Prix at Paris, the Grand Duke Michael's Stake, the Ascot Gold Cup, the Cerarewitch and the Cambridgeshire, all great events of Europe. The money maker of the stable this year is Peter Pan. Once again the blood of Domino is trium- phant. Peter Pan, a son of Commando, and a grand- son of Domino, at two years old was rather a clumsy colt, that looked as if he might be a fair race horse — and that was all. To-day he is one of the most talked about horses of the year, and he is only three years old. Perhaps this is to be his best year as a race horse. His grandsire did most of his best racing as a two-year- oid. He has at least surpassed Domino in his ability to produce speed at a later period in life. — New York Herald- o Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means he 8 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 31, 1907. .-. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL .-. I CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT » * z SAN FRANCISCO FLY-CASTING CLUB. MONTEREY BAY FISHING. [By Walter R. Welch.] Monterey Bay forms a portion of the western boundary of the county of Santa Cruz, Cal. In the waters of this bay. in the vicinity of the historic city of Santa Cruz, are to be found upwards of 150 different varieties of fish, principal of which are halibut, sea bass, yellowtail. tunny, barracuda, bonita, codfish, rock cod, and rock fish of many varieties, smelt, flounder, sole, mackerel, perch, sardine, pom- pano and many other kinds of valuable food fish, as well as the most noted of all, that royal game, as well as food fish, the "quinnat," or king salmon. About 100 people, with an invested capital of about $35,000, are at the present time engaged in the fishing industry in Santa Cruz county. During 1906 about 1.200,000 pounds of fish, valued at $40,000, was exported out of the county, and of this amount about 175,000 pounds were fresh salmon. Most of the fish now being caught at Santa Cruz is shipped by rail to San Francisco in boxes and sacks, without being dressed or iced. A large portion of the catch is also used locally and shipped to adjoining towns. A splendid opportunity offers at Santa Cruz for the investment of capital in the establishment of a fish cannery, and the proper handling and develop- ment of the salmon, as well as the other fishing in- dustries of Monterey Bay. Not until within the past few years has the fishing industry of Santa Cruz received any particular attention. For many years it has been known that salmon entered Monterey Bay and that it was practically the limit of their southern range, as only a few scattered salmon can be seen south of Monterey Bay. Some few were taken each year by sportsmen while trolling for other fish, the professional fisherman not giving any at- tention to them until within the last few years, when the salmon fishing to be had in the waters of Monte- rey Bay began to attract widespread attention, not of the professional fisherman, but of sportsmen all over the country, and to-day the grandest kind of sport is to be had angling for the king salmon in the waters of Santa Cruz harbor. Here these fish are taken in large numbers on hook and line, from the month of May to September 17th and sometimes dur- ing January and February. They are taken by trolling with hook and line from rowboats and power launches, and catches are often made of as many as fifty fish to the boat per day. The fish average about eighteen or twenty pounds each in weight, and are often taken weighing forty or fifty pounds each. The announcement that the salmon have entered the waters of the bay is received with delight, not only by professional fishermen, but by sportsmen all over the country, and the wharves of Santa Cruz soon pre- sent scenes of activity ; boats are removed from their winter quarters and made fast to the bouy-lines in the harbor; rods, lines and reels are over-hauled, and everything made ready for the summer's sport. Messages by telephone and telegraph are sent to anxious sportsmen who have been eagerly awaiting the glad tidings that "the salmon run in Monterey Bay is on," and within a few days the beautiful blue waters are dotted with numberless rowboats and power launches, each of which contain from one to six ardent and enthusiastic anglers. While trolling for salmon the angler at any moment is likely to have a "strike" from the sea bass, yellow- tail, bonita, halibut, or any other of the large fish that inhabit the bay, and his tackle and skill be given a test seldom, if ever, equaled in other waters. Upon the angler's return to the wharf the catch is pre- pared for shipment -y afternoon trains to the markets or to friends in San Francisco and other nearby cities, and the boat made ready for the next day's sport. A very prolific rock-fishing ground was lately dis- covered in the waters of the bay a few miles south of Light-House Point, and large catches of rock-fish are now being made on these grounds. The best season for fishing in Monterey Bay for sea bass, bonita, barracuda, smelt, sole and flounder is from May to September, for salmon from May to September 17th, for mackerel from July to October. Perch, rock-fish, kingfish and eultus cod are found in the waters of the bay at all seasons of the year. The people of Santa Cruz county, appreciating the importance of perpetuating the supply of salmon in the waters of Monterey Bay and of trout in the thirty odd streams in the county, in 1905 established a fish hatchery at Brookdale, on Clear creek, a short distance north of the city of Santa Cruz. The success that has already been obtained by this hatch- ery has attracted the attention of fish culturists all over the country. From this hatchery during the past two years have been liberated exclusively in the waters of Monterey Bay and in the streams of the county many millions of trout, quinnat and silver salmor fry. The silver salmon is the smallest, as a new species of game and food fish, on the coast, and its introduction into the waters of Monterey Bay is an experiment that is being carried on by Mr. Frank Shebley, superintendent of the Santa Cruz County Fish Hatchery, in connection with the United States Fisl^ Commission. At the hatchery, at the present time, are upwards of 2,000,- 000 trout and salmon fry. These fish will be liberated in the streams of the county and in the waters of Monterey Bay during the summer months. During the fall and winter months 5,000,000 or 6,000,000 salmon eggs will be hatched and the fry liberated in the bay. The eggs from which the trout are hatch- ed are of the steelhead trout variety, and are all secured in the streams of the county from wild trout. No ixout are spawned that weigh less that five pounds. The eggs from which the salmon are hatch- er are secured from the United States Fish Commis- sion spawning station, situated at Baird, on the Mc- Cloud river. At Santa Cruz the angler can be insured of the finest and most varied angling from sea-run fish to be had on the Pacific Coast, as well as experi- encing the pleasure of trout fishing in the thirty odd streams in the county. As the Santa Cruz County Fish Hatchery will forever supply the streams and the bay, so will the city of the Holy Cross and surrounding towns be overrun with the man of the rod and reel. LARGE STRIPED BASS. A catch of striped bass was recently reported from Healdsburg that will make anglers open their eyes, particularly the fishermen who have been vainly trying to land bass, for some time past, in our bay waters. The Healdsburg Tribune is responsible for the statement of this big catch which was made in the Russian River: Rare indeed is such a sight afforded of huge fish as that witnessed in the window of Gunn & Fergu- son's store last week, where the unprecedented catch made by J. H. Gunn, who was assisted by J. A. Mc- Minn. was on display. They brought home five striped bass that were monsters. The largest one weighed fifty-four pounds, the second fifty-one pounds and the others twenty, ten and six pounds. The fish were caught with a line at Markham's, near the mouth of the river. Suspended, as they were from a frame, they formed a fine sight, and the sidewalk was blocked at times with admirers of the striped beauties. Naturally, Mr. Gunn was proud of the evidence of his abilities as a fisherman, and he received congratulations from everyone. Bay fishing for striped bass has been rather ex- cellent recently near San Pablo and at Rodeo. Whilst there is no record of any very large fish having been landed, the bass were found to be in excellent condition and ran from five to ten pounds. Better Than Cuttyhunk. — A writer in the Indian Field makes a rather interesting statement for devo- tees of salt water fishing to ponder over. If his premises are correct, what a chance for ideal nine- strand lines is offered: Whatever difficulties may beset the disciples of Isaac Walton in Europe and America in their search for ideal lines and traces (leaders), the Indian fish- erman has a numerous assortment of threads and filatures to choose from quite, if not far, surpassing the much vaunted silk or gut material in use among his compeers. Modern firearms are now so cheap that the bow and arrow are quickly becoming as obso- lete as in the more civilized countries, yet nothing for strength, flexibility or freedom from tangle can equal the wrongly termed bow string hemp, or the half-dozen similar filatures yielding by the nettles or creepers so plentifully scattered about our jungles. Murgalie, as the Bengali call the bow string, is sel- dom cultivated in these days, but the most unintelli- gent coolie can bring in the leaves which run to four feet, producing silk-like threads throughout their en- tire length. In the Sonthal Pergannahs a creeper which grows luxuriantly is known under the general name of poolah, the strands of which when tested against hemp (which broke at a tension of 158 pounds), exceeded that strain by ninety pounds, proof positive that it would hold the biggest mahseer that ever gambolled in Indian rivers. These creepers or withers, known to botanists as asclepias, are found in all the forests of Northern India and most prob- ably exist in the Sunderbunds. East of the Megna. as also in the Darjeeling terai, these producing fibres from the young shoots, are grouped together under the verancular name of Kulum. Simple steep- ing and rolling out on a rock or other hard substance to free the stems from the vegetable casings is all that is requisite to provide the most ambituious fish- ermen with a line that will hold anything. Greater durability is insured by oiling with gurjan, though if care is taken to dry the lines after use that is superfluous. Saturday contest No. 10, Medal Series. Stow Lake, August 24, 1907. Wind, moderate. Weather, fair. Judges, E. A. Mocker. T. C. Kierulff. C. G. Young. Clerk. E. O. Ritter. Events 1 2 A 3 C 4 T. C. Kierluff. . 87 99.2 99.2 98.10 98.54 98.4 C. G. Young.. . — 98.12 99.3 99.5 99.16 97.9 E. A. Mocker . . . 95 96.9 99.1 100 99.32 93.2 L. G. Burpee.. . 80 96.3 98.3 94.10 96.26 F. A. Webster. . 81 97.13 98.13 94.10 96.40 Re-entry — E. A. Mocker.. . 95 97.1 98.14 99. 98.58 86.7 C. G. Young... . — 98.12 99.2 97.5 98.14 97.3 T. C. Kierulff. . — 98.3 97.14 98. 97.58 98 1 L. G. Burpee. . — 98.3 97.12 93. 95.24 F. A. Webster. . 72 98.8 98. 97.5 97.40 Sunday contest No. 10. Medal Series. Stow Lake, August 25, 1907. Wind, variable. Weather, cloudv. Judges. Dr. W. E. Brooks, E. A. Mocker. Referee, T. C. Kierulff. Clerk, E. O. Ritter. Events 1 2 3 4 A B C James Watt. . — 95.8 96.9 95. 95.48 97. C. G. Young.. 100 98.2 98.10 98. 98.20 94.2 E. A. Mocker. Ill 97.11 98.11 98.10 98.42 97.5 W. E. Brooks 96 98.14 98.2 98.5 98.14 96.9 H. C. Golcher.124 98.1 97.6 98. 97.42 C. R. Kenniff.116 99.10 99.3 100 99.36 96.3 97.4 93.10 95.28 96.7 G. H. Foulks.103 98.7 97.8 74.5 95.56 T. C. Kierulff. 105 99.1 97.14 100 98.58 98.6 F. M. Haight. 84 97.5 97.11 96. 96.52 W. Mansfield. — 98.8 100 99.16 Re-entry — A. Sperry . . 98 96.14 97.10 92.10 95.10 96.2 H. C. Golcher.121 98.1 98.2 97.5 97.14. T. C. Kierulff — 99.2 98.10 98.10 98.10 97.3 E. A. Mocker. 108 97.5 98.2 100 99.4 97. C. G. Young. . — 98.10 98.8 100 99.10 98.8 James Watt . — 97.5 97.8 92.10 95. 95.9 F. M. Haight 85 97.11 97.13 95.5 97.36 Note — Event 1, long distance, feet. Event 2, ac- curacy, per cent. Event 3, delicacy; A, accuracy per cent; B, delicacy per cent; C, net per cent. Event 4, lure casting, per cent. ARTIFICIAL DUCK PONDS. A recent decision of the Court of Appeals sitting in Los Angeles, if sustained by the Supreme Court, will be further reaching than the framers of the law originally counted on. All the gun clubs in the State which depend upon artesian wells for their artificial duck ponds are affected by the recent decision of the District Court of Appeals in the case of J. L. Elam. a foreman for J. Ross Clark. Elam was fined in the Justice Court for allowing the waters of an artesian well to go to waste on lands near the little station of Bixby. On a writ of habeas corpus, George L. Adams, attorney for Elam, took the case before the Appellate Court The Court sustained the lower tribunal in its inflic- tion of a fine. The prosecution was in the nature of a test of the new law. which makes the waste of water from flowing wells a misdemeanor. The Supreme Court will probably be asked to pass on the constitutionality of the act. which was passed at the last session of the Legislature. The law contains a number of provisions which, it is believed, will make trouble, not only for gun clubs, but also for ranchers. The waters from artesian wells may be allowed to fill a pond, if it is to be used for breeding fish, but if the pond is to be used for ducks, the owner of it can be prosecuted for maintaining a nuisance. A rancher with an artesian well is committing a crime, according to the statute, if he allows 10 per cent of the water to go to waste. Yet his neighbor, who has to pump water, can allow all of it to go to waste and not be guilty of a misdemeanor, ac- cording to the statute. "I believe the Legislature will be asked to amend that section." said Attorney Adams of Los Angeles. "According to that act. Lucky Baldwin can be prose- cuted for maintaining his pretty little private pond, unless it .is filled with fish. An orange grower in Redlands can be arrested if he allows 10 per cent of the water used for irrigating to go to waste, if it is artesian water." A number of gun clubs may stock their artificial ponds with fish, in order to be within the provisions of the statute. The law was framed, it is said, for the benefit of the ranchers, who were being deprived of irrigat- ing water by the-reckless use of it by others, notably so the many gun clubs of Southern California which had built numerous duck ponds which were kept filled by water from artesian wells. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. The beautiful mountain quail, so states the Porter- Yille Enterprise, has nearly disappeared from the valley above the club-house. In winter we have seen hundreds there. The law came too late. Saturday, August 31, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN GOSSIP FOR SPORTSMEN. 0 For the sportsman who can take a vacation extend- ing over a week or ten days the hunting and fishing attractions of Northern California, particularly cer- tain parts of Shasta and Trinity counties and the easily reached Klamath Lake country, across the State line in Oregon, offers almost irresistible induce- ments for an outing. A recent trip of the well known trap and revolver shot. Otto M. Feudner, to the interior of Shasta county, a district known as the Chatterdown creek country, some twenty-five miles southwest of Mt. Shasta, gave the San Francisco sportsman and his companions. Harry Treder and A. J. Brannigan, an introduction to a grand hunting country known to and visited by but few city sportsmen. Mr. Feudner states that deer were so plentiful and in such fine condition that the limit of two bucks was less a consideration than that of waiting the opportunity to secure fine head specimens for mounting. This Feudner did, securing two splendid four-pointers, one of which weighed 196 pounds. This big deer was bagged in a country so rough that the carcass had to be cut up and packed out piecemeal. Feudne- states that after he had shot his limit of two bucks he saw a seven-pointer buck that was apparently as large as an elk. To give one an idea of the veni- son crop in that section, during an hour's ride one day thirty deer were counted, some of them being exceedingly large. The McCloud River, near which the party were, was at the time — two weeks ago — alive with thousands of salmon on the way to the spawning beds at the head waters of the river and its tributaries. This condition made fly-fishing very uncertain, the trout devoting their attention to sal- mon eggs instead of artificial flies. Even at that the party had plenty of fine fish for the camp larder. from experience that a ten-pound skip-jack will put up as game a fight as an angler could desire. Another expedition to the northern country will be that of the Floyd H. Judah-J. B. Hauer party, which will leave this week for Klamath Falls, where they will outfit and procure guides, going thence on horseback a distance of 125 miles for a hunting and fishing excursion in and about Klamath Lake and further east to Crater and Lava Lakes. Some rare duck shooting will be indulged in next week, for the party will be across the line in Oregon, where the open duck season commences on September 1st. The mallard, springtail and widgeon, bred in the Klamath Lake country and fattened on "wapato." or Indian potatoes, are noted as being gastronomic prizes m the wild game class second to none on the Coast. The party will be the guests of Mayor Bishop of Klamath Falls. Humboldt county, in the estimation of many devo- tees of the rod and gun, has been voted a veritable paradise. Per square mile of land and water it is exceedingly doubtful if a greater abundance of "fish, flesh and fowl" can be found than in the confines of this territory. In season the duck and geese congregate in flocks of countless thousands upon the waters of Humboldt Bay and in the many lagoons and lakes to be found up and down the Coast. For years past hunters have been wont to bag enormous quantities of every variety of duck and goose. Many of the local sports- men own small boats and use them for the purpose of getting at the great flocks which naturally keep jus't out of good gun shot along shore. Quail, grouse, mountain quail and other birds also abound. Deer are quite abundant in that section, as the deep valleys and vast stretches of mountain sides covered with chaparral and small undergrowth fur- nish abundance of pasturage and safe covert. On the opening of the season, July 15th, scores of hunters get busy in quest of venison, and he is an unlucky shot indeed who does not succeed in secur- ing his legal quota. Added to this is all the delight of an outing in the mountains, with clear, bracing air, and sapphire skies, and mountain water that cannot be surpassed anywhere in the world for purity. Bear and panther and smaller game are also hunted in the mountain sections. Trout fishing in Humboldt has long been famous; as one enthusiast expressed it "the trout make their headquarters there." To one who loves to whip the rod nothing can be more entrancing than to wander along the mountain streams and cast a line in the deep pools below some turbulent rapid and secure a well-filled creel of speckled beauties. Besides trout there is the deep sea fishing for sea bass and rock cod along the rocks, crab fishing in the bay and last, but not least, clam digging with its toothsome reward. He who loves camping life and a combination of mountain and ocean, or loves to explore Nature in her vast forests, who loves noble scenery, and thrilling, manly sport, and invigorating mountain cli- mate, will involuntarily turn again to Humboldt, once he has been privileged to visit this clime and witness what it has to offer in the line of fish and game. The sport of salmon trolling in many Pacific Coast waters is, each season, receiving increasing atten- tion from many anglers. Monterey Bay has now many rivals. Puget Sound has been noted for years as a grand salmon fishing water. The splendid chances for an exhilirating day's sport in the ocean outside of the Golden Gate has now a big following of salt water anglers. Last Sunday there was a flotilla of over twenty-five launches out, each boat having two or three rods out and the take was an excellent one, some of the fish caught going over forty pounds. Other fish, including "skip-jacks," were also taken on the spoons or sardine baits. Bill Street states The big salmon are evidently further north, if the following press dispatch is reliable: Trolling for salmon in Alaska waters is beginning to be a sport that is gamy enough for the most fas- tidious fisherman. There are few who know of the fight that a big salmon can put up when he is hooked. At Ketchikan there are a number of sportsmen who enjoy the sport, and probably foremost among them are Judge Ernest Kerberger and James Byers, both of Kake. Judge Kerberger hooked an eighty-three-pound sal- mon while trolling near Ketchikan a short time ago, and it was only after a good fight that he landed the big fellow. James Byers a few days ago landed a salmon that weighed seventy-five pounds while he was trolling near Metlakahtla. Byers is also something of a hunter, and has shot ten bear this season. The Ketchikan hunters and fishermen are very proud of their prowess, but big fish and game stories have to be accompanied by the Missouri sign. Illegal killing of wild game in the vicinity of Stock- ton has aroused the attention of sportsmen of that section. Reports come in daily from the islands and marshes that dozens of young ducks, known as "flappers," are being slaughtered by men who dispose of them, pre- sumably in San Francisco and around the bay cities. Naturally some of them are killed by farmers for their own table, but most of them are shipped out as produce. Just at present the breeding grounds are well filled with young birds and those who have made an investigation assert that if they are left alone until the open season, October 15th, there will be plenty of ducks in that part of the State. Quite a number of Stockton sportsmen will make an appeal to the Board of Supervisors and the Fish Commissioners to appoint a game warden that will attend to duties of the office. The Supervisors some months ago named a man, but many of the prominent Stockton hunters claim that all he has done since being given authority is to draw his salary of $85 'per month while engaged in other work. The mat- ter will probably be taken up at the next session of the Supervisors. It has been suggested that a petition be prepared and liberally signed asking that a warden be named at once or hundreds of young birds will be killed and the others so frightened before the season opens that it will be impossible to get anywhere near them when the open season begins. The same state of affairs prevailed before the open- ing of the dove season. Men in automobiles would run along the country roads and kill large bags of the birds from three to four weeks before the sea- son opened, yet not an arrest was made nor did there appear to be any effort made to apprehend the culprits. Sportsmen who have visited Rio Vista and vicinity to enjoy the excellent black and striped bass fish- ing of that section have been loud in their com-, plaints of the flagrant violation of the law by the net fishermen and other characters frequenting the district. That these complaints have borne fruit is shown in the recent arrests, convictions and fines imposed upon several men who were apprehended by Game Warden George Neale of Sacramento and Deputy Fish Commissioner Jack O'Connell. One account states that August 15th three Greeks, Joe Comba, Joe Leeve and Joe Azaveda, all of Clarksburg, were caught shooting rail and had the evidence in their possession. The men also had fine meshed nets in their boat, but had no fish, and consequently no charge of illegal fishing could be brought against them. The prisoners were brought to Rio Vista and pleaded guilty before Judge Kalber, who fined them $25 each and ordered them released from custody. The officers express a determination to put a stop to this illegal practice and say they will show no mercy to those offenders of the fish and game laws in the future, but see that they get the maximum fine or imprisonment, or both. Nearly every year, after the salmon season closes, and. even at other times, the Greek fishermen from Black Diamond and other points make forays in the Rio Vista country, and with small meshed nets catch thousands of pounds of black bass, which is against the law. At one time Game Warden Neale of Sac- ramento made an important capture in Duck Slough and for a time illegal fishing stopped. It is said to be running at full blast at present and nightly boats come up the river to Duck Slough and as far north as the Glide Tract, returning at early morning loaded with fish of all kinds. The nets used are generally the very finest made, and nothing, save the very smallest fish, escapes. The nets are run from bank to bank and one drag gen- erally cleans a slough of all fish of any value. Of course, other fish again fill the slough and the pro- cess goes on nightly. Fine meshed nets are used by more than those who make nightly raids, and it is believed some of the fishermen who reside on the river are also guilty of violating the law Residents along the Sacramento River claim the Fish Commissioners could find plenty of evidence to convict if they would visit Duck Slough any night. What the black and striped bass fishing possibili- ties for sport with rod and line are can be gathered from the following paragraphs taken from the Rio Vista news of recent dates: Last week a number of gentlemen from San Fran- cisco and other places visited this section in search of a day's fishing, the principal fish caught being the bass. The best catch made so far this season was made by a couple of San Francisco sportsmen who, in company with Messrs. Geo. Adcock and Claude Kagee of this place, secured a string of some thirty fish, mostly black bass, as the result of a day's outing, and returned to San Francisco well pleased. Some of the fish weighed about seven pounds, and the catch averaged three pounds, so the string was one to be proud of. Last Saturday a number of the local fishermen visited the grounds, and although the time spent fishing was short, they secured ten large fish, aver- aging four pounds apiece. Geo. Adcock took the boys around in his launch, and is making a specialty of fishing parties and locating good fishing grounds. Mr. A. Nelson, foreman of the Tule factory at Newton, and a friend, were the recipients of con- gratulations on every side last Sunday as they stepped from the launch to the dock, after a day's fishing in Prospect Slough. They had one of the finest strings of bass, both striped and black, we have seen for some time. Since our little notice for the past week in re- gard to the bass fishing in this section many of our local anglers have been endeavoring to see who can make the best record as a fisherman. A party con- sisting of T. Pedro, M. C. Nunes and Sam Castro, spent an afternoon near Twitchell Island and re- turned with one of the largest catches of black bass ever made here. The boys claim to have caught the limit, twenty-five each, and although we did not see the string, we will take their word for it. Bass fishing has geen good in this locality lately and the lover of this kind of sport can depend on making good catches if they know anything about the habits of the fish. One day last week word was sent to the San Fran- cisco Police headquarters that a trunk containing a dead body was at the Southern Pacific baggage- room. This soon brought to the spot policemen, rail- road officials, the morgue wagon and a score of others, who stood around anxious to catch a glimpse of the grewsome remains. Theories ran rampant. Murder was in the air. Villainy was abroad, mystery was thick, and Officer Webb, who was detailed to the case, felt the importance of the find and shoved the crowd around fussily. There was no difficulty in locating the trunk, for it had an individual odor of its own. "Get back there." said Webb, hastening toward the trunk. The railroad officials stood around breath- less. The morgue wagon backed up to the sidewalk and Webb threw open the lid with a flourish. There was a craning of necks among the crowd — and then a roar of laughter, for the supposed dead person proved to be nothing worse than some dead ducks. Webb banged down the lid of the trunk hastily and tried not to look sheepish. The railroad officials wandered away with grins. The Oakland men who gave the alarm were asked to explain the point of the joke and the talk of murder dwindled down to that of an infraction of the game law. The game warden is trying to locate the sender of the trunk. The trunk was held until John R. Ryan went to claim it. He was arrested immediately by Policeman Webb, despite his statements to the effect that he had found the check to the trunk on the sidewalk and that he knew nothing of the matter. According to the police this is but one case of a systematic shipping of game to wholesalers in trunks. Ryan was locked up at the Harbor Police Station, but was released later on bail furnished by H. Galon, who said he was an employe of Scatena & Co.. the well known commission firm. It was announced later by Deputy Game Warden Sedgley that the men responsible for the importation of the ducks would be prosecuted vigorously. Word comes from Webber Lake that the fishing is better there than it has been many seasons and anybody can catch trout this year. Boarders at the hotel are catching from thirty to a hundred fish a day and the trout are uniformly of large size. One day recently Charels J. Stovel, a San Francisco expert fisherman, made the record catch at Lake Webber, when he landed the largest fish ever caught in that home of game fish., The lessees of the place will this fall plant 100,000 small fish in the lake, having secured the promise of the State Fish Commission to furnish that quantity of the cut-throat species for the lake. There are five varieties of trout in Webber Lake, the famous Loch Leven, the cut-throat, rainbow, Eastern brook and German brown. Spostsmen favor the cut-throat species, and hereafter the Webber Lake people will plant that variety in large quantities every season. Fishing around Tallac has resulted in some of the largest catches in the trout line yet recorded this season. One of the largest trout is that caught by Parker Whitney of Rocklin, who landed a nine- teen and a half pound beauty recently. Now that the waters have gone down in the brooks, excellent fishing is reported. 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 31, 1907. The Little Truckee aud its tributaries are alive with trout, and while there are few record breaking catches, all of the trout are of good size, fat and well flavored. Whitney expects to go up into the wilds of Humboldt soon and fish and hunt. He will join Frank Newbert and party. From all sides reports come to the effect that the fishing this season is the best experienced in many years past. The receding of the waters has left ail the chances open for the sportsman who delights in the art of angling. In a recent issue of the Sportsmen's Review an article on "Sea Fishing Records," by a New York correspondent, mention was made of the record anglers of America. This brought forth the following comment from a striped bass angler: "I take exception to record of the striped bass of fifty-two pounds caught by Capt. Bill Brumacher, As- bury Park, as being the record fish of this variety. Tour correspondent can easily ascertain from pub- lished records of big fish that the record big striped bass, taken in American waters with rod and reel, is of sixty-eight and one-half pounds, dressed, caught near Newport, R. I., by Mr. Win. M. Hughes of South Portsmouth, R. I." This fish would have gone over seventy pounds if it had been weighed before dressing, and has stood for a number of years as the record striped bass, and so stands to-day, unless claim has been made by some one else with a larger fish. AT THE TRAPS. The Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association will hold the fourth annual blue-rock tournament at Ingle- side on Sunday, September 8th. Added money purses will be $500. The program calls for five 20-target races, entrance $1, $10 added, four moneys. Side pools, $1 entrance, optional; high guns, four moneys, 40, 30, 20, 10. The regular purses will be divided Rose system — 7-5-3-2. Targets, 2% cents. There will also be a five-man-team shoot, entrance $5 per team, $25 added, high teams, 25 targets per man. A merchandise shoot, 20 targets, $1 entrance, will wind up the shoot. This will be a distance handicap at from 14 to 20 yards. A large attendance is anticipated, not only of local shooters, but of trap shots from various interior points. The California Wing Club's live-bird shoot for September, and the club's final shoot for this season, is the card at Ingleside to-morrow. With the Golden Gate Gun Club shoot, September 22d, and the Union Gun Club shoot, September 8th, the local trap shooting, season will be closed for 1907. The Golden Gate Gun Club's regular blue-rock shoot on the 25th inst. was the powder-burning fea- ture at Ingleside. High gun for the day was shot by Clarence Nauman, who broke 94 out of 100 tar- gets in the regular events. Emil Holling came next, with 91 out of 100. In the club added money competition at 50 targets (two sections of 25 each), every shooter, save two lowest scores in the second class, was in the money. The scores were: Champion class — Nauman 49 out of 50, Emil Holling 47, Ed Schultz 42, W. J. Gol- cher 41, Edgar Forster 35. First class — F. Feudner 45 out of 50, Iverson 42, Hip Justins 40, Murdock 35. Second class — Thomas 44 out of 50, Patrick 37, Hoelle 37, Asheroft 35, Hauer 33. Lynch 30, Lewis 21. Third class — C. Holling 33 out of 50, Lemon 23, Sutro 23, V. Holling 12. In the medal race at 25 targets the scores were: Champion class — Schultz 23, Nauman 22, Holling 22, Golcher 16. Winner of medal. Schultz. First class — H. Justins 23, F. Feudner 22, M. J. Iverson 19, Murdock 15. Medal winner, Justins. Second class — Thomas 23, Patrick 21, Hoelle 16, Asheroft 16, Lynch 12. Medal winner, Thomas. Third class — C. Holling 17, Lemon 11, Sutro 12. Medal winner, Holling. Back scores in medal race were as follows: Cham- pion class — Nauman 23 out of 25. Holling 22. Schultz 21 First class— H. Justins 21, F. Feudner 20, M. J. Iverson 17. Second class — Patrick 21, Asheroft 21, Thomas 16, Hoelle 16, Lynch 12. In the shoot-off Patrick beat Asheroft. Third class — C. Holling 19, Sutro 16, Lemon 8. Results of the series of medal shoots up to last Sunday are: Champion medal, won by Nauman twice and by Schultz twice. First class, won by Justins twice, Iverson once, Prior once, Sylvester once. Second class, won by Thomas, Patrick,' Hoelle, Terrill and Lynch at different shoots. Third class, won by C. Holling twice, Lemon once and Sexton once. John Dale made high score in the Owl Club's shoot for the Du Pont trophy last Sunday, and leads all competitors. He scored 64 out of 75, Johnson 64, Sperry 55, Davison 53. Dale now leads for the trophy, with a score of 253 iut if 300. Henry Garri- son and Sperry are tied for second place, with scores of 251. The shoot for the trophy will close next S'vnday with 100 targets. At ■ recent practice shoot of the Goldfield Gun !'ib he following scores were shot: :■' .', shot at 100, broke 82; Rhodes, 100-80; Sage, 100-76; Strock. 75-49; Durgan, 75-36; Johnson, 75-19; Bradley, 65-35; Foster, 50-32; McGown, 50-21; Comer, 25-S; Revere, 22-0; Leland, 10-3: Devere, 10-0. Jack Fanning still has his shooting eye in proper shape, as will be seen from the following report of a shoot at Rochester, N. T., on the 9th inst.: Interest in out-door shooting at inanimate objects, which has languished of late in Rochester, was given an emphatic fillip by an exhibition of fancy shooting at the range of the Rochester Rod and Gun Club, at Cobb's Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Topperwein of San Antonio. Texas, were the principals in the en- tertainment, though they were assisted by proficient shots from nearer home. The first exhibition was a trial of skill at breaking clay birds with the shotgun. Jack Fanning of Wil- mington, Del., won first in this event, with a core of 96 out of 100. H. M. Stewart and Mrs. Topper- wein were tied for second with 95. The detailed score follows : Fanning .24 24 24 24 — 96 Mrs. Topperwein 23 23 25 24 — 95 Stewart 25 21 24 25—95 Conley 23 22 23 23 — 91 Skutt 22 23 22 22—89 Mitchell 19 22-23 24—88 Adkin 22 22 23 23—90 Kershner 21 25 24 23 — 93 Mr. Topperwein's exhibition of fancy rifle and pistol shooting followed . He performed several stunts which almost electrified the audience. Mrs. Topper- wein broke a surprisingly large number of clay birds with a pistol, and then betook herself to the rifle, transfixing pieces of brick, potatoes and little marbles which were tossed up into the air by her husband. A number of eggs, which were thrown into the air. were targets for Mrs. Topperwein's shotgun, and the performance was varied by throwing the doubtful fruit in the direction of the spectators, who ducked with a natural unanimity at the moment of projection. The woman behind the gun never failed to intercept the missies before they had a chance to waste their sweetness on the crowd. Horace Bonser, the Eastern handicap winner, is a live-bird shooter as well. At the sixth contest for the Gambell trophy on the grounds of the Kentucky Fishing and Shooting Club, at Ryland, Ky., August Sth, he killed thirty-six straight pigeons, defeating Arthur Gambell in a shoot-off for the cup. W. E. Potter, with a score of 86, won the Hoegee medal at the handicap medal tournament of the Los Angeles Revolver Club, which was held August 18th at the Bishop-street police range. W. E. Smith, one of the scratch men, gave Potter a good run for his money. Smith was tied with A. B. Douglass for second place with 84 for a score. G. F. Stephenson, the other stratch man, and one who usually runs one, two, had an off day and trailed along in fifth posi- tion with 79 points to his credit. The full score of the shoot was as follows: W. E. Potter 86, W. E. Smith S4, A. B. Douglass 84, George Mallion 81, G. F. Stephenson 79. W. H. Gordon 77, C. W. Linder 74, E. C. Crossman 62, G. H. Stibbs 43. Next Sunday at the same range the club will hold its regular weekly practice shoot,- and for the fol- lowing Sunday the monthly club medal shoot is scheduled. The ordinary program will be varied on Sunday. September 22d, when a ten-man-team, selected from the club, will meet a like number of marksmen from Troop D of the Seventh Regiment Cavalry in a chal- lenge match. The members of the Los Angeles Revolver Club are interested in the report that a new gun club is being formed' at Ocean Park, and many of them are anxious to enter into competition with the beach club at as early a date as can be arranged for. Trap shooting seems to have a strong following across the border line, a recent report in the Can- anea, Mexico, Herald. Concession was recently granted to the Cananea Gun Club to bring in 10,000 shells for shotgun use. The shells are now at Naco and will come throngh the custom-house in due course. A club meeting will shortly be held at which an active fall campaign will be mapped out. At present the out-look is good for an excellent season of shooting and enthusiasm exists among members of the club which will make much sport. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Venice show entries closed on the 17th inst. with a list of over 200 entries, it is reported. Entries for the San Mateo show will close to-day at 5 P. M. at the office, 469 McAllister street. The outlook for a four-point show at San Mateo was very assuring by Thursday. Advices from Stockton are that everything looks good for the coming show. The premium list will probably be out next week.' The list of trophies and specials is more than enough to go round; there will be over 100 of these, and all of them will be worth the winning. Stirling silver medals for first in winners and neat bronze medals for firsts in all regular classes. The ribbon award in other classes, it is promised, will be a rather elaborate affair. W. H. McKay states: "We feel that there will be a large dhtry and that many fanciers will take the time and come along, as it will be a nice outing, with convenient and pleasant means of transporta- tion. If any of your friends intend coming, it will be best for them to engage hotel accommodations in advance, as our hotels are doing quite a business now. We are doing everything possible to make the coming show the banner Coast show of the year, and have everything moving along as smooth as pos- sible without any kinks." Captain Huron Rock's English Setter bitch Santa Barbara whelped last week six puppies to Ch. Stylish Sergeant. Captain Rock's kennels are located at Montecito, near Santa Barbara. Mr. W. W. Thompson, a well known Bulldog fancier, formerly of Eureka, "Utah, has taken up his permanent residence in Los Angeles and proposes to establish a kennel of his favorite breed. The Pacific Advisory Committee of the American Kennel Club has jurisdiction in all matters pertain- ing to dogs and dog shows in the States west of the eastern boundary of Montana, Wyoming, Colo- rado and New Mexico. All applications for registra- tions, licenses for shows, memberships or dates and all other communications relating to dogs and dog shows should be addressed to the secretary of the Pacific Advisory Committee. The Pacific Advisory Committee has granted dates for the following named Coast shows, so a communi- cation this week from Mr. J. P. Norman, secretary of the committee, informs us: "Venice of America, August 29th to 31st; San Mateo, September 9th; Sacramento Collie Club, State Agricultural Society, September 13fh and 14th; Spokane. September 25th to 28th; Salt Lake, Utah, State Fair Association, October 1st to 4th; Stockton, October 14th to 16th." Denver Duncan, a rattling good Scotch Terrier, as merry as a grig in the show ring, we regret to note, was killed by a rifle shot fired by an unknown mis- creant while the dog was in the yard of his owner, Mrs. C. E. Maud, at Monterey, one morning re- cently. A reward of $200 has been offered for infor- mation that will locate the shooter. The Western Bull Terrier Breeders' Association money prizes offered for the San Mateo show are open to all. It is the intention of the club to offer cash prizes at each and every Coast show, something that will be a slight recognition of good judgment in breeding, rather than a prize to the fortunate owner of a good dog which has been purchased or otherwise acquired. In any competitors the club may arrange it will be with the intention that no- body is barred. Stiletto Kennels' Ch. Meg Merrilies n. whelped this week a litter of seven fine puppies. John Lucas and Charlie Coutts are now located up north with a string of dogs for the British Colum- bia and Washington trials. Lucas, in a recent let- ter to Mr. Victor Caglieri, states: 'We had a good trip from Frisco to Seattle and from the latter place to Vancouver the trip was grand. This was surpassed, however, by the trip up the Frazer River to Suma Landing, fifty-six miles from Westminster. The country around there is simply magnificent. A fine country to work dogs, but the very cold winter just past killed most all the 'Chinks' (pheasants), therefore, Chaviie Coutts and I. will move to Cloverdale, B. C, as the grain will be all cut and there are plenty of birds there now, thanks to the farmers, who feed them through the winter's cold." Lucas has a rather limited string in his charge this year. One of the dogs, however, is a good one, Mr. Cagileri's phenomenal 30-pound little English Setter bitch Carmen (entered in the All-Age for both the British Columbia and Washington trials). Her speed, style and ginger was the aftermath topic of discussion of the Pacific Coast trials last January. Carmen, who was acknowledged by all as the class of the stake, is going faster, wider and with more dash than ever, but under much better control, due to her increased experience after the trials. It is expected that Carmen will be heard from at both trials, as predicted by the published reports of the last Coast trials. Valverde Kennels report the following interesting data for Collie fanciers: Valverde Vera (Ch. Squire of Tytton ex Southport Supreme) whelped August 20th to Ch. Anfield Model eight puppies (four dogs)T Southport Caprice (Ch. Wishaw Leader ex Xan- tippe of Moreton), arrived on August 20th in good shape after her long trip from Mr. Mason's English kennels. She is heavy in whelp to Ch. Southport Student. Blue Cloud, a- blue merle winning bitch in England, also came at the same time. . Ch. Anfield Model served August 24th a bitch from the kennels of Mr. Van Arsdale, Ridgwood, Cal. Southport Philosopher served The Duchess last week. She is owned by Mr. Davis. Hartford, Conn. A Reno bitch, Dallia, belonging to Mr. Bachman, was bred to Ch. Anfield Model, August 14th. Southport Stephen, a son of Ch. Squire of Tytton, served Southport Supreme August 29th. Saturday, August 31, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 (Continued From Page 5.) The race proved to be just the kind that Geers would have selected, could he have had one made to order, as it did not tax his horse at any stage. Mr. Jones, however, was anxious that the Girl should go on a trot, especially in the last mile, so that Eastern folks could see just what a wonderfully fast trotter Highball is. Miss Crabtree was not in the least discomforted by the defeat of her trotter. She is a great ad- mirer of Highball and spent several minutes petting him between heats. She expects Sonoma Girl to behave better later on, and she very wisely says that her manners are not likely to improve until she has a brief rest, which Miss Crabtree has ad- vised. As a race, The Massachusetts was the least inter- esting of the three events which made up the pro- gram. The 2:12 pacers and trotters both furnished exciting sport. Walter Cox paraded the winner of the Readville, a $3,000 purse for pacers, in Owen J. Carney's stal- lion, Thornway, much to the surprise of the regu- lars. William O., a stable mate of Highball, was the popular selection, but Geers' pupil never had a chance with Cox's Thornway. The latter is the most consistent pacer of the year. He started in at Detroit by winning, and while he has not since won, he has been the con- tending horse in every heat he has started in. At Cleveland he made Alice Pointer go in 2:05%; at Buffalo he forced Aileen Wilson out in the same time, and at Poughkeepsie he was beside William O. in 2:05. He is an honest going fellow and as game as they "make them. He was about all out in 2:05% the second heat, but back he came the third under a hard drive, stalling off William O.and Reproaohless. The sum- maries : The Massachusetts, 2:14 trot, three heats, purse $9,000— Highball, b g by Dr. Hooker (Geers) 1 1 1 Thornfleld, b h (Benyon) :5 6 2 Sonoma Girl, br m (McHenry) 9 2 5 Axtellay, b m (Thomas) 2 7 8 Marechal, b h (Cox) 3 5 3 Claty Latus, ch m (Lessell) 4 3 6 Genteel H„ br h (W. McDonald) 6 4 4 Prince C, br h (McKenney) 8 8 7 Kassona, b m (Snedeker) 7 9 9 Time— 2:10%, 2:07%, -2:09. The Readville, 2:12 pace, three heats, purse $3,000— Thornway, b h by Steinway (Cox) 1 1 1 Hidalgo, b g (L. McDonald) 2 2 4 William O., blk g (Geers) 7 4 2 Major Marlow, b g (Marlow) 4 3 6 Reproachless, blk m (Starr) 8 7 3 Alice Pointer, b m (McDevitt) 6 8 5 Johnny Smoker, br g (Dore) 5 9 7 Shaugraun, br h (De Ryder) 9 6 8 Bonanza, b g (Thomas) 3 5 dis Time— 2:07%, 2:05%, 2:05%. Trotting, 2:12 class, three heats, purse $1,200 — Wilkes^Heart, b g by Great Heart (Estelle) 1" 1 1 Jack Leyburn, ch g (McCarthy) 2 3 4 The Pacolet, blk g (McDevitt) 6 7 2 Mae Heart, ch m (McHenry) 8 2 9 Wild Bell, br g (De Ryder) 5 6 3 Silver, ch g (Loomis) 3 8 8 Imperial Allerton, br h (Snow) 4 10 7 Sarah Hamlin^ br m (Packer) 7 5 5 Alice Edgar, b m (Benyon) ..; 10 9 6 Chime Bells, br m (Titer) 9 4 dis Paul Kruger, b g (Cox) 11 dis Ann Direct, blk m (Brady) dis Time— 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:09%. Readville, August 22. — The circuit horses that paraded at Readville to-day were shod with racing slippers, and they furnished ~by far the best sport of the week. This was not strange, for the pro- gram gave promises that competition would be ex- ceptionally keen. The sport was marred by an accident which dis- abled one reinsman and for a moment looked to be of a very serious nature. In scoring for the first heat of the main event Sam Rysdyk swerved into Wilson Addington, took his legs out from under him and threw him to the ground. Miss Gay, who was trailing, went over the fallen horse. Cox and Dore were tossed into the air and struck the track with much force. Dore sprained an ankle, while Cox was fortunate enough to escape with a severe shaking up, and he drove the race out. Neither horse was harmed beyond a few scratches. John A. set the pace when the word was given, and led up to within a few yards of the finish. He was not able to stall off Kruger, who came on fast under a hard drive. The heat was in 2:04, a new re- The next trip Geers trailed Kruger, and when it came to the final test he shot his handsome stallion to the front a head in the lead of Kruger, who in turn nosed out Darkey Hal. The third mile was the best of the day and week. Everyone was playing a waiting game, so John A. was first at the quarter at a 2:09 gait. Up" the back side ten horses went with no daylight between them, and a fine sight it was. Coming out of the upper turn John A., Kruger and Darkey Hal drew a bit away from the others, and through the stretch the trio of Hals raced like mad, with Geers, McDonald and Rombough driving their best. A few lengths from the finish John A. weakened, but Kruger and Darkey Hal fought it out. McDonald lifting his horse to victory in the very last stride. The finish was so close that many thought the mare had won. Kruger is a pacer that a man cannot but feel proud of. To begin with, he is a handsome fellow, then he has perfect manners, has a world of speed, and, best of all, he tries to use it. Lotta, who won the first trot, is just another such creature. She does her best all the while, and if she is beaten, as has happened just once this year, it is because some horse has quite a little more speed. Miss Crabtree was as happy as a care-free child over her namesake's win, and declared she would rather have her brother's little beauty win than her own Sonoma Girl. Lotta was in no soft spot, for it takes a real trotter to get the money from Margaret O. George Graves' matinee trotter, Mack Mack, is no mean competitor either. To-day was his first professional start of the season, and he served notice that he will be a dangerous member from now on. Ed. Bither has him in splendid form, and never has he looked as well or moved so much like a high- class trotter. The Ponkapoag $4,500 purse was supposed to lay between Early Alice, the Missouri queen, and Watson, who took the measure of Sonoma Girl at Pough- keepsie. The gelding has developed a slight lame- ness and did not appear for the word, while Early Alice was away off form, not being able to get within 100 yards of Emboy when he won the opening round away from Bi-Flora and Betty Brook in 2:08%. Charely de Ryder carried off the major share of the purse with the California-bred-and-owned son of Athadon, Athasham. This horse was talked of a lot last winter, but yesterday is the first time since coming east that he has looked to be a real good trotter. He now carries a record of 2:09% and is the second trotting stallion to enter the 2:10 list this season. The summaries: The Ponkapoag, 2:10 class, trotting, purse $4,500 — Athasham, br h by Athadon-Cora Wickers ham by Junio (De Ryder) 4 1 1 Emboy, b g (W. McDonald) 1 2 4 Bi-Flora. b m (Splan) 2 3 3 Bonnie Russell, b h (Thomas) 5 6 2 Betty Brook, b m (Titer) 3 4 5 Lady Resolute, b m (Lassell) 6 5 6 Early Alice, b m (Tavlor) ro Time— 2:08%, 2:09%, 2:09% The Norfolk, 2:08 class, pacing, purse $6,000 — Kruger. ch g by Mercury-Mart T. by Ten- nessee Wilkes (A. McDonald 1 2 1 John A. ch h by Eddie Hal (Geers) 3 1 3 Darkey Hal, bl m (Rombough) 5 3 2 Aileen Wilson, bl m (Wilson) 2 12 8 Leland Onward, b h (Murphy) 4 4 4 Harry L., b- g (Fraiser) 12 7 5 Miss Gay, b m (Heisrodt) , 11 6 7 Index, b g (Farley and McKenney) 13 9 6 Bystander, b g (Hall) 7 Jl 10 Allenwood, b g (Lewis) 8 8 9 Wilson Addington, b h (Cox) 9 5 ro Robert Kernan, b g (Douglass) 6 10 ro Sam Rysdyk, b g (Tracey) 10 13 ro Time— 2:04, 2:03%. 2:06. 2:08 class, trotting, purse $1.200 — Lotta, blk m by Guy Thistle, dam by End- clifle (McHenry) 1 1 1 Margaret O. b m (Davis 2 5 2 Mack Mack, b g (Bither) 3 2 4 Turley, br g (Geers) 4 3 3 Charley Belden, b g (De Ryder) 4 5 4 Tuna, b m (Kelley) 6 6 6 Time— 2:10, 2:08%, 2:09%. Readville, August 23. — The Grand Circuit horses closed their engagement in the Bay State to-day and have departed for new battle-fields, leaving a memory of as grand sport as the turf has ever known. The meeting at Readville was a success away beyond expectations, and leaves no doubt as to the erection of a steel and concrete grandstand on the site of the bleachers which served so well this week. As expected, the closing hours of the meeting were among the best and furnished a bit of racing that will not be surpassed this season. History repeated, for the Sharon gamecock. Argot Boy, triumphed over the sweet Ardelle, just as he did twelve months ago, and now, as then, he is the only horse who has ever scored a win over her. It was in the race between these speedy rivals that the struggle mentioned took place. Argot Boy had outraced Phalla in the last strides of the first mile and had carried her to a break in the middle of the second. Geers then took up the chase, and com- ing out of the upper turn was at Argot Boy's side. Two gamer pacers never lived, for they stood the test grandly, each trying with his whole heart and strength to outfoot the other. To the wire they came like a pair, with never a falter, and as they reached the finish the cry, "A dead heat!" was heard on all sides. The nose of Argot Boy caught the eye of the officials first, and for the second time in her career Ardelle had to accept defeat by her only con- queror. The day was not one in which fast time could be expected, which was well for the Argot Boy, else he would have been forced out of the 2:04 class. The speed honors of the meeting fell to George G. in the first mile of the 2:05 trot, which he covered in 2:06, a remarkable performance and one leaving no doubt as to his ability to race in 2:05. Alta McDonald has the son of Homeward in fine form, and it was not a very difficult task for him to trim the wings of the four-time winner, Lillian R. The Pittsburg queen has had to meet no such trot- ter as George G. before, and she did not find his game much to her liking. She has no excuses, for she showed as much speed in the first heat, when she was second to George G., as ever before; in fact, a trifle more. The mile rather took the tuck out of her, for in the next two heats she was not able to get the place away from Oro. The slow trot was won by Henry S. Jr., a son of Col. Kuser, who showed the racing quality of his sire. The finishes in this event were close. Princine, a member of the Crabtree stable, landed the place in the first mile; Travellesso, son of Direct Hal, in the second, and Prince C, a Massachusetts starter, in the third. The Rubinstein gelding, Composer, made his first start of the season, going a capital race, being very close up in 2:12%. Geers won the 2:14 pace with Byron Kay in one- two-three fashion, but he had to keep busy the first heat in order to stall off Gentry's Star, Jack Crab- tree's daughter of John R Gentry. In the third heat Cox very nearly stole a march, for it was a close decision at the wire. Geers had disposed of the seemingly dangerous horses and was taking things easily, when Cox brought Arrow out of the bunch on the outside and almost nipped the heat and a record of 2:09% for the Boston-owned son of Argot Wilkes. The meeting from start to finish was one of the best that New England has ever had. Never was one better managed, nor has the sport ever been cleaner. The New England Breeders' Association is surely entitled to the congratulations which have been extended. The summaries: Trotting, 2:16 class, purse $1,200 — Henry S. Jr., br g by Col. Kuser-Nellie Gray by Ned Wilkes (Evans) 1 1 1 Prince C, br h (McKenney) ..3 4 2 Travellesso, blk g (Geers) E 4 2 3 Princine, b m (McHenry) 2 5 6 Composer, b g (Lassell) 5 3 4 Queen's Daughter, b m (White) 6 6 5 Time— 2:11%, 2:12%, 2:13%. Trotting. 2:05 class, purse $1,200 — George G. b g by Homeward-Mabel by Junio (McDonald) 1 1 1 Oro, blk g (McCarthy) 3 2 2 Lillian R., b m (McDevitt) 2 4 3 John Caldwell, br g (Geers) 4 3 4 Kid Shea, b g (Packer) ro Time— 2:06. 2:08, 2:09%. Pacing, 2:04 class, purse $1,200 — Argot Boy, b g by Argot Wilkes-Anna Miller by American Boy (Cox) 1 1 1 Ardelle, br m (Geers) 4 2 2 Judge Wilson, b g (Spencer) 3 3 4 Cascade, br g (Davis) 5 4 3 Phalla. b m (Gatcomb) 2 ro Time— 2:05%, 2:05%, 2:06%. Pacing, 2:14 class, purse $1,200 — Byron Kay, b g by Greystone-dam by Mam- brino (Geers) 1 1 1 Gentry's Star, b m (McHenry) 2 2 5 Arrow, b g (Cox) 5 4 2 Queen Walnut, rn m (Taylor) 3 5 3 Ding Pointer, b m (De Ryder) 9 3 7 Miss Winifred, blk m (White) 4 7 4 Margaret B., b m (Honey) 6 8 6 Red Jacket, ch g (Dennis) 8 6 ro TJ. G. E., rn g (McGrath) 7 9 ro Time— 2:08%, 2:10, 2:09%. —Frank G. Trott in Boston Globe. THE GUY WILKES FAMILY REDIVIVUS. It makes one hark back to the days of the late William Corbitt and the Goldsmith Brothers to note what the descendants of Guy Wilkes 2:15% are do- ing this season, and in a way it might be called a Guy Wilkes year. Sonoma Girl 2:06% heads the list of the fast performers that descend from this great son of George Wilkes, she being a grand- daughter. Copa de Oro 2:07%, that is racing well in California, is also but a second remove away from the fountain head, while the pacer John McEwen, that went such a good race over a half-mile track, gaining a record of 2:09%, is a great-grandson. Lotta 2:09%, a member of the famous actress' stable, and that has also been racing well, was by a sire whose dam was a daughter of Guy Wilkes. Yolande 2:14%, a likely trotter on the Pacific slope, is from a daughter, while last, but by no means least, is the sensational green mare Perfec- tion, that recently sold for $10,000, after showing a trial in 2:06%, her dam being a grand-daughter of the former San Mateo stallion. So far but one of his get has taken a standard record this season, that being Wilkes Guy 2:21%, and as Guy Wilkes has been dead some years, there will probably be few new ones by him get in, but there are enough sons and grand-sons, to say nothing of the daughters, etc., to keep the family name at the front. — Samuel Blampied in American Horse Breeder. Jackson's Napa Soda is the best hot wea 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 31, 1907. NEW BREED OF DRAFT HORSES. Ames, Iowa, August 17. — The Iowa State College is co-operating with the United States Government in a breed- ing experiment to establish a breed of gray draft horses. The experiment is just on the eve of starting. An importation of gray Shires and Clydes- dales arrived here about two weeks ago and they are to be used as the foundation stock in this work. The essentials of this American draft horse is size, quality, width and depth of body, plenty of bone of quality, good feet, and more than or- dinary action and style. The differ- ent breeds have many of the same characteristics in common, and yet in other points are widely different. The aim of this experiment is to effect a cross that, while not too violent, will yet get the strong, essential quali- ties of each breed used, so that they will fuse into a distinctive breed of American draft horses. A study of the blood-lines decided Secretary Wilson of the United States Department of Agriculture and Profs. Curtiss and Kennedy of the Iowa State College to select the Shire and Clydesdale breeds for the beginning of the experiment. A search into the pedigrees of the leading Clydes- dales and Shires shows the wisdom of this choice, for many of the best stallions and mares of the Clydesdale breed trace remotely back to Shire blood. Even a cursory glance at rep- resentatives of these two breeds shows a closely related type as to form and quality. The demand at all horse markets at the present time favors the gray color and this demand con- trolled the color type of the new breed. This color is so desirable that many dealers prefer to buy an ani- mal with such a coat and will pay $50 or more for it. The importation consists of eight animals, one stallion and two mares of the Clydesdale breed and one stal- lion and four mares of the Shire breed. These individuals are all heavy- weights and of outstanding excellence. Prof. "W. J. Kennedy and Mr. R. B. Ogilvie, superintendent of the horse department of the International sta- tion, picked them from the cream of European studs, and they are an ideal bunch to start the great experimental breed on the way to popularity. The three-year-old Dappled Tom, sired by Stroxton Tom, a winner of more medals than any other Shire, is an individual of the ton size, and he has one of the best pedigrees known to the Shire breed. His dam is Lady Smith III., a mare of wonderful per- fection. She is a full sister to Lady Smith II., who was champion of the Shire horse' show of London. Her sire is Nailstone's Coeur de Lion, a twice champion of the royal agricul- tural show of England. Dappled Tom was bought from Thomas Forshaw & Son, the great Shire breeders of Carl- ton-on-the-Trent. The leading Shire mare is Berford Mettle, a two-year-old, weighing over 1,800 pounds, bought from Jas. Gould at Lymm, England. She was sired by Lymm Lion, he by Conquering Harold. Too much cannot be said in praise of this filly. She will be shown at the next International. The other Shire mares are also good ani- mals. Madres Field Alice and Madres Field Allen are sisters, two and three years old respectively. They were bred by Lord Beauchamp of'Molson, England. These Shire fillies were sired by Iron Chancellor, who was first and champion at 1894, 1895 and 1896, Bath, West England, Essex, and Anylesea shows. Kirby Bedon Fire- fly is a three-year-old, well bred, a good individual, and a winner at several of the leading shows. The Clydesdales are headed by Kuroki, a four-year-old, sired by Prince Shapely, by Cedric. He is out of Ainsell. His sire is the sire of Refiner's dam. Kuroki's" dam is by Baron's Pride, by McGregor. He was bred by A. and W. Montgomery of Nether Hall, Castle Dundee, who consider Kuroki the best animal to have ever left Scotland. The two Clydesdale mares are worthy repre- sents cives of the breed. Gray Pearl is a five-year-old purchased from Ma- jor Juff at Drummond Castle, Keith, St land. She was sired by Pearl ;r. who brought $2,000 at a public .on sale when a three-year-old. This mare has several firsts and cham- pionships to her credit from North Scotland shows. Rose of Brownfield is the other mare of this breed. She is an eight-year-old and weighs 1,950 pounds. She was bred by John Eas- ton, Durfrees, Scotland. The show- yard record of this mare is wonder- ful, as she captured forty prizes in the Scottish show arenas. Her mid- dle and top are of show style to-day. Her feet and legs are her strongest points. But all in all, he is a good individual to select as a broodmare. o INTESTINAL PARASITES OF THE HOG. There are a number of different kinds of worms found in the alimen- tary canal of the hog, but probably the one most commonly found is a large white worm, varying in length from five to ten inches. This parasite usually is found .n the small intestine. Other common parasites of the intes- tines include the thorn-headed worm of the small intestines, the pin-worm of the rectum and the thread-worm of the large intestine. The effect of large numbers of any of these para- sites is to interfere very materially with the growth of the hog. Young hogs and pigs are injured to a greater extent than aaults, as they frequently become stunted to such a degree that it is difficult to get them to growing and thriving as they should- Generally no care is taken to pre- vent the hogs from becoming infected. One infected hog in the lot will, under ordinary conditions, soon infect all of the hogs in the lot, as the princi- pal means of spreading the infection is through the dirt of the feed lot and by means of surface water that is frequently used for the hogs to drink and wallow in. The treatment for most of the intestinal worms is simple and generally very effective, there being a number of remedies available. The following are among the most common and effective of the remedies, and the dose given is for each hun- dred pounds of live weight: Fluid extract of spigelia and senna, mixed in equal parts, in half-ounce doses twice or three times a day until purg- ing takes place. The cedar apple may be ground up and given in thirty- grain doses three times a day for two days and then followed by a physic. A mixture of powdered worm- seed and areca nut in teaspoonful doses twice a day is recommended. Turpentine is probably the best gen- eral remedy in use. Give two tea- spoonfuls in milk or a small amount of slop twice a day for two days. If a number of pigs are to be treated, they should be divided into lots of five or ten and then given the medi- cine, mixed with their feed. All of the remedies should be followed with a purgative, except where the remedy itself is a physic. For this purpose give an ounce of castor oil or linseed oil. A mixture of salt and ashes kept in the lots where the pigs can get what they will eat of it is a good remedy to use for preventing intes- tinal worms. — Oklahoma Experiment Station. o ALFALFA WITHOUT IRRIGATION. A recent telegram from Byron, Contra Costa county, says: "The re- gion about Byron is gaining promi- nence for production of alfalfa with- out irrigation. Five crops of hay are not unusual, and by getting along .without irrigation the expense is re- duced to the minimum. The sixty- acre farm of C. J. Preston of Eastern Contra Costa county is looked on as a representative field of alfalfa. The yield from this tract this year has been as follows: April 8th, two tons per acre, $10 per ton; May 16th, two tons per acre, $10 per ton; June 25th, one and a half tons per acre, $12 per ton. The fourth crop will be gathered in about five weeks, and will average one and a half tons per acre, com- manding $12 per ton. "The assured gross products is $94 per acre. The expense of cutting and baleing is less than $3 a ton. Should the autumn rains hold off a fifth crop or more, a ton to the acre will be cut. Other non-irrigated alfalfa ranches af- ford similar results in Contra Costa county." Don't forget that pigs never sweat, and therefore they must be supplied with plenty of water in which they can cool themselves during the warm summer months. Warranted give satisfaction. GOMBAILT'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 HI ■ M AX BEMIIDT for Itri.-r- mal in m, Sprain*, Sore Throut, «.-i.« . it is invaluable. Every bottle Of C:iii«lic Balaam sold i-* Warranted to pive satisfaction. Price 3S1.50 per bottle Sold by druggists, or sent by ex- press, charges paid, with full directions for it < use. 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Special attention paid to boarding high-class horses. "Work horses for any business for hire at all times. All kinds of country horses for sa.1" JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty' Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, 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 Mateo. NEW SULKY FOR SALE A brand new McMurray Sulkey — best grade — never been unorated. Call or address F. W. KELLEY, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Oat* Avs., San Francisco WANTED. A Handsome, Stylish Carriage Horse. Any color but grey. Must be 15.3 hands high. Good action. Free driver. Well broken; to be driven double or single. Address, JOHN WEBSTER, Care Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco IMPORTED HACKNEY STALLIONS At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER. West Orange, N. J FOR SALE. Bay Colt by Kinney Lou 2:07^4, Dam Flora M. 2:16M» by Richard's Elector. Foaled January 5, 1907. For particulars address, NED DENNIS, Crocker Bldg.. San Francisco. 3Jft®/?& ilubricates properly the sensitive median ii /With perfect action the reel never fails a ritical moment. " 3 in One " wont gum, dryP ut, contains no acid. "3 In One" prevents N rust on every part, add- ing years to the life, and brightness to the beauty i of even the finest. Good I for the rod too — preserves | the wood, promoting plia- bility— protects the n ATI Good for fisher alsc \_p | I J delicate, pleasant odor I keeps otT mosquitos. Try it. All dealers. Trial bottle sent free. , Write to G. W. COT.E CO. 102 New St. REAL »REEL Nci -ny Seldom See a bi£ knee like this, bat yoar horse may have a bunch or bruise on his Ankle, Hock, StiHe, Knee or Throat. ORBINE will clean them off without laying the horse up. No blister, no hair gone. $2.00 per bottle, delivered. Book 8-C free. ABSORBINR, JR., for mankind. £1.00. Removes Soft Bunches, Cart: Varicose Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele., Ruptured Muscles or Ligaments, Enlarged Glunda. Allays Fain. Mfd. only by W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield, Mass. For Sale by — Langley & 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. THE HORSEMAN'S HANDBOOK contents: CARE AND MAHAGEMENT OF STALLIORS-The Stall— Pad- dock —Food— Diseases— Exercise— Grooming — Serving Mares — Amount of Service. CAREAHD MAMAGEMERT OF BROOD MARES-Gettlng mares in foal— Care during Pregnancy— Abortion- Foaling— Time When Mare Is Due— In Season Again— Weaning Colt— Period of Gestation Table. BREAKING AHD DEVELDPIND OF COLW-Care of Colt— Ed- ucating— Feeding— Care of Growing Feet- Breaking to Drive— Developing, Shoeing and Booting. HANAGEMEHT OF CAMPAIGHGRS- How to Keep the Bace Horse in Condition and Keyed Up for a Bace. CARE OF THE FEET— Booting and Shoeing— Bonner's and Berry's Views. IARE OF THE HOME IR SICKRESS-Some Brief, Simple Kules and Remedies. GAITIHG AID IIUHCIRI-Correctlon of Faulty Gaits ARIRULTARIIHC AHD TRAlRlRO-MethodB Employed by Gentry in Overcoming Wild Instincts of the Horse and Teaching Him to Learn. STATISTICS— Championship Records of every class —Leading Sires of 2:30 speed— Time of Fastest utiles by Quarters— List of High Priced Horses —List of Horse Associations and Registers- List of Horse Journals— List of Books on the Horse— Table of all stake winners. Conditions and Dates of Payments on all Futurities, etc. AMERICA! TROTTIHG RULES-The Complete Rules gov- erning Harness Racing with Index, Officially Signed by Secretary W. H. Knight, also the betting rules. USEFUL IHFORMATIOR-Rules for Admission to Stan- dard Registers. Rules for Laying out Tracks— —Treatment of Horse's Teeth— How to Groom a Horse— About Clipping Horses— Where to Buy Specialties for Horsemen, etc. ( Paper Cover 50c PRICE) Leatherette Cover $1 ADDRESS BREEDEB S SPOKTfrUN. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Saturday, August 31, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 de-THE-Ho*^ ^m W^ym ^^ Registered Trade Marit ^ * A^ J^, *y* SPAVIN CURE ~ SPELLS VICTORY for Cripples and Weak Ones! IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE HOW OLD, SERIOUS OB AGGRAVATED THE CASE, SO NOT GIVE IT UP. Proofs of Contract's Validity. Oatville, Kans., June 13, 1907. This is to certify that I have received in full the amount of $15.00 due me on refund from the Troy Chemical Co. (Signed) MR. J. J. KETCHEL. Rehoboth, Mass., Aug. 10, 1907. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. T. Dear Sirs: I thank you very much for check for $10.00 received. It is the first time in my life I ever knew a firm to refund anything, although there are many that advertise to do so. I shall take pleasure in recommending your remedy to friends who may need it. Tou deserve the greatest success for such square dealing, and I should never hesitate to use it again or speak a good word for it. Truly yours, O. H. GAT. THE PALACE PHARMACY. C. H. McKINSTRY, Proprietor. J. M. HURST, Reg. Pharmacist. Seaton, III. 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 answer and check, and thought he was out the $5.00. 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. Proof That It Cures. Madison, Neb., Aug. 5, 1907. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton. N. Y. Gentlemen: Please send me at once one bottle of your "Save-the-Horse" spavin cure; I want to use it on a bowed tendon. I have used it and know what it is. Send it by the first express C. O. D., and I will pay the agent. Please don't delay. Yours truly. J. W. DAVIS. Baltimore, Md. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Gentlemen: Kindly let us know what your "Save-the-Horse" will do for ring- bone. We have used it and completely cured a thoroughpin. but in this particu- lar case the man wants to know from you direct. Yours, J. Adolph Wagner's Highland Pharmacy, N. W. cor. 3d St. and Eastern Ave, Exid. Oakland City, Ind., June 6, 1907. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Gentlemen: I have a nice black geld- ing, eight years old, a fine roadster, that went lame in right hind leg. He present- ed all symptoms of spavin, but no en- largement of the hock developed. I called in a veterinary. I blistered it six times and kept him laid up practi- cally for ten months, but when he went out of a walk he went lame. I decided not to blister any more and in a short time I noticed a bog forming on the in- jured hock. Seeing your ad. in the Western Horseman, I bought a bottle of "Save-the-Horse" spavin cure and some "Save-the-Horse" ointment and followed the directions exactly. In a week after beginning treatment I be- gan using him on the road every day. and in six weeks he was as sound as a dollar. Yours truy, C. J. GRIMSLEY. Our guarantee is not mere words, mind you, but a signed contract; made abso- lutely legally binding to protect purchasers to treat any case named in the document. Write for proofs. Read what it has accomplished for others; it will unfailingly do so for you. "SAVE-THE-HORSE" permanently cures Bone and Bog Spavin, Ringbone (ex- cept Low Ringbone), Curb, Thorotighpin, Splint, Shoe Boil, Wind Puff, Injured Tendons and all lameness without scar or loss of hair.. Horse may work as usual. f5.00 per bottle. Written guarantee as binding to protect you as the best legal talent could make it. Send for copy and booklet. At Druggists and Dealers or express paid. TROY CHEMICAL CO., Binghamton, N. Y. D. E. Newell, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal Formerly jTroy.N.Y STOCK EVENT OF THE YEAR For the Pacific Coast SHORT HORNED CATTLE and BERKSHIRE SWINE Owned and bred by Judge Carrol] Cook of San Francisco, Cal. Auction Sale of Pure Bred Registered Stock at CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR Sale to take place on STATE AGRICULTURAL GROUNDS, at SACRA- MENTO, CAL., at 10 A. M., on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 1907. Write for Catalogue FRED H. CHASE & CO., Auctioneers, 478 Valencia Street San Francisco Wanted- AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN." CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit Is- sued, available in all the large cities- of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the fire of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in fire and burglar proof steel vaults. Bloodhound Puppies For Sale By Spokane ex Glen Tana Elizabeth, both blue ribbon "winners and trained man trailers. Address T. S. GRIFFITH, Glen Tana Collie Kennels, Spokane, Wash. BIG BULLDOG CLEARANCE SALE of high grade imported and domestic stock, to make room. All sales prior to completion of new kennels. Septem- ber 7th. subject to liberal discount. A great opportunity for parties interested only in the very best stock. We never waste money on second grade strains, but if you are one of the wise ones who know that "flyers" can't be bought for ?25 or $30. you'll find some tremendous bargains on this list. Send for it now, for thev won't last at our clearance prices. NAIBOD KENNELS 117 Lefferts Avenue. Richmond Hill, L. I. (N. 7.) BULL TERRIERS FOR SALE Brood Bitches in whelp, provert pro- ducers of winners and puppies by well known winners. Address J. I. SPARROW, 805 York St., at 20th St., (Silkwood Kennels) San Francisco. POINTERS and ENGLISH SETTERS TRAINED AND BROKEN Address E. VALENCIA. 212 North Brown St., Napa, Cal. FOR SALE Matinee Wagon, $100 COST 5250— GOOD AS NEW. 1126 Park Ave., Park Street Station, Alameda, Cal, McKINNET MARE FOB SALE. Five-year-old, by McKinney 2 : 1 1 % , first dam by Baywood, he by Nutwood; second dam by Geo. M. Patchen Jr. 33; third dam by Owendale, ne by William- son's Belmont; fourth dam Winter's mare Nellie by Gray Eagle. With six weeks' work over the Brace half-mile track, near Santa Clara, on July 31st, Mr. P. W. Hodges drove this mare a quarter in 34 seconds, a half in 1:12 and the full mile in 2:27^4 on a heavy track. This is a high-class mare and she has improved every week She surely looks like a 2:10 trotter. For further particu- lars apply to or address, THOS. A. CAB- ROLL, 184 West Santa Clara St., San Jose, Cal. GOOD STALLION FOB SALE. Young Monterey 2:21. pacing. Can show two minute speed when in condi- tion. Is sound, bay in color, sure foal getter, eight years old. Is sire of Bay Monty, three-year-old record 2:23 on half-mile track. All his colts show speed and are good size. Young Mon- terey is by Monterey 2:09*4, first dam by Waldstein, second dam by Grand Moor, third dam by Norfolk. For price apply to S. COMISTO, Femdale, Cal. CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — In— HALFTONES AND LINE ENGRAVING Artistic Designing1. 141 Valencia St. fan Francisco I and just aa they want it. The right way to j J salt animals is to let them help themselves. Compressed Pure-Salt Bricks I Inoar Patent Feeders, mpplrreflneddftlry Bait. I They mean animal thrift They cost but little. I Convenient for yon and your I animals suffer no nefjlect. Ask I your dealer and write na for I booklet. Belmont Stable Supply Co. I 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 31, 1907. »ftft»M**M!fc»Sl*fcftftftft»*M*»»»*»***«»«^ C c c * A c c s c f c c c 4 * * m C 4 4 4 4 4 I 4 £ 4 4 4 4 4 4 GRAND AMERICAN HONORS AT CHICAGO, JTTKTE 18 to 21, 1907 First Professional and tie for first place in the Grand American Handicap, by Miles J. Haryott, 96 ex 100. Second Amateur (tie) in Grand American Handicap, by T. B. Graham, 9 5 ex 100. Third (tie) in Grand American Handicap, H. B. Poston, 94 ex 100. First Professional Average (tie), L. I. Wade, 99 ex 100. First Amateur Average (tie), C. T>. Linderman, 98 ex 100. Second Amateur (tie) in Preliminary Handicap, J. K. Graham and T. E. Graham, both scoring 95 ex 100. Two out of Five men on the winning Championship Team, J. R. Graham and H. M. Clark. Third (tie) in Amateur Championship, J. P.. Graham, 1S6 ex 200. Fourth (tie) in Professional Championship, H. W. Kahler, 186 ex 200. THE ABOVE 5C0B.2S ATTEST THE STJPEEIOB SHOOTING QUALITIES OF PETERS FACTORY LOADED SHELLS The HUNTER ONE-TRIGGER WON THE GRAND AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. The contest was open to the world. Ask for our new Art Catalogue in colors. THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Fulton, N. Y. McMurray - McMurray McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, 531 Valencia St., San Francisco, CaL j Sales Agent for California. McMurray - McMurray I WE FOOL THE SUN I | The ROSS McMAHON ] | Awning and Tent Co. j * * * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. Camping Outfits for Hunting * * and Fishing Trips. ¥ 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. $ % Phone Temporary 2030. * Four more in 2:15 have already been credited this season to "McKINNEY" 2:liy4 Making his wonderful list still more remarkable. mehnSoWnth,sEjoS.The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. The Old Reliable PARKER GUN STILL WINS At Boston. July 16-17-18. the PARKER GUN in the hanlfcl»Wfc>»lfc*>?&&*^&^^ I At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, California ^»<^S^mgWI«)liW>iWW>i>W»M;s of game are the prizes. Be sure your shells are U. M. C. and use a Remington douhle-gun, or the modern Autoloader, which loads itself. The Remington Autoloading Rifle is "Big Enough For the Biggest Game." Send for Literature. Agency: 313 Broadway - - New York City ^<^^<*<<-«<'«*<*'«<AAA*tAAAAAAAA*AAAAAAA&AAAAAAAA*AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.hftAAAAAAAAA44AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAiLAAAAAAAAAAAAA4»AAAAA4AAAAAAAAAA —j . _ _ and get a good place in the Catalogue for our Sale on OCTOBER 14th. Such horses as HONTEBS7 2:0914, and several f^QMCIOTTl f\Q'\A/-.c»of his "get." A grand lot from Rosedale Farm hy WASHINGTON McKEJiraT, and many more to be mentioned next week O assures us another Successful Sale. Fred H. Chase & Co. 478 Valencia St., San Francisco. ~fyTTyTT?VTTyTTTTTvvyTyy»»yvT»vyTyvvy?f7vyyT7yyvvTVT<~vvtTvyvvvTvvvyyTfTvvv7T'»7V'»yyTVT¥?T^ SEPTEMBER ^-c^—c^c-c^^wce* SUNSET CONTAINS Invasion of Oxford The story of the work and life ot the first Cecil Rhodes scholars at Oxford University, England, by TV. C. Crittenden, the first Californian to win one of the coveted scholarships. The New San Francisco Sixteen two-colored, full page pictures of some of the new beautiful buildings of the San Francisco of the near future, drawn from the architects' designs. Best Number of Sunset This Year On Sale August 26th. Price 15 Cents Send It to Your Eastern Friends Stallion Cards Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGREES TABULATED Giving Performances of the get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers in PAPER 1400-1450 4th St.. San Francisco. Cal. Blakf MofEitt & Towne, Los Angeles. Blak:. McFall & Co.. Portland. Oregon. \g*' ts and Correspondents wanted in . fry town on the Pacific Coast for t_u Breeder and Sportsman. Veterinary Experience Infallible guide to horse health. 100 page book, free. Symptoms of all diseases and treatment, by eminent veterinary, com- pounder of TUTTLE'S ELIXIR. Sure cure for curb, colic, splint, recent shoe boils, most horse ailments. S100. reward for failure where we say it will cure. Turtle's American Worm Powders never fail. Tattle's Family Elixir, greatest of all household liniments. Write for the book. * TETILFS ELIXIR CO., 52 Beverly SL, Boston, Mass. Redington& Company. San Francisco. California i\ . A- Shaw, 1209 W. Washington St. Ix>s 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 pro- fessional services to all cases of veter- inary dentistry. Complicated cases treated success- fully. Calls from out of town promptly re- sponded to. The best work at reasonable prices IRA BARKER DALZIEL 620 Octavia Lt. San Francisco, Cal. Tel-Dhone Special 2074. 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. $15,000 in Stakes-First-class mile track Arizona Territorial Fair Phoenix, Ariz., Six Days November 11-17, '07 CONDUCTED BY THE TERRITORY OP ARIZONA Entries Close September 15th, 1907 TROTTING and PACING STAKES Ho. 1 — 2:29 CLASS, TROTTING. No. 2 — 2:24 CLASS. TROTTING. No. 3 — 2:19 CLASS, TROTTING. No. 4 — 2:14 CLASS. TROTTING. No. 5 — 2:11 CLASS. TROTTING. No. 6 — 2:03 CLASS, TROTTING. No. 7— FREE-FOR-ALL TROTTING SIOOO SIOOO SIOOO S15O0 SIOOO SIOOO Siooo No. 8 — 2:25 CLASS, FACING SIOOO No. 9 — 2:20 CLASS, FACING SIOOO No. 10 — 2:16 CLASS, FACING $1000 No. 11—2:12 CLASS, FACING $1000 No. 12—2:03 CLASS, FACING SIOOO No. 13 — 2:05 CLASS, FACING $1500 No. 14 — FREE-FOR-ALL FACING $1000 ENTRIES CLOSE on SEPTEMBER 15th, 1907. Horses may be entered at any time "before September 15th and any record made by horses after they have been entered will be no bar, all horses not entered September 15th must be eligible upon that date. Horses entered prior to September 15th, can be declared out on September 15th by written notice to the Superintendent of Speed, and a payment of three per cent. Rules of the American Trotting Association to govern, except as otherwise provided. For entry blanks or further information, address: SHIRLEY CHRISTY, SupL of Speed, Phoenix, Arizona AIR CUSHION No Lameness They fill with air at each step. That's what breaks concussion. That's what prerents slipping. That's what keeps the foot health}. That's what cares lameness. PADS NoSlipping SEE THAT CUSHION? <& Order through your horse-shoer Revere Rubber Co. SOL: K_r"^FACTUKE. • ITusU n. San Francisco WM. F. EGAN, M. R. C. V. S. VETESINABT STTOGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner "Webster and Chestnut Streets. SAN PEANCI3CO. CAL. W. HIGGINBOTTOM LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEER Office "With E. Stewart & Co., 297 Valencia St., S. F. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno. CaL "Write for Terms and Dates. „n COPA/54 CAPSULES Saturday, September 7, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 3 Yolanda third. The McKinney mare is a nice going trotter, but made a break or two in each heat, and is not very handy at recovering, always losing con- siderable before regaining her stride. In the third heat she was more steady, and after lying a close third to the far turn, made a break, but this time landed trotting after a few jumps and began closing up the gap coming down the stretch. Williams, who was driving Era, saw Yolanda break, hut did not notice her coming so fast until he had passed the distance flag. He looked around just in time, how- ever, and had to call sharply on Era to offstand the rush of McKinney's daughter, beating her out by not over a half a length in 2:11%. which was an- nounced as the fastest time made in a trotting race in California this year. Dredge won second money and Yolanda third. The 2:20 pace was robbed of its greatest interest by the scratching of Copa de Oro. Durfee was absent in Los Angeles, and as the stallion was not fully recovered from the accident on the train, which had inflicted a slight injury to one of his legs, it was not considered advisable to start the horse with a strange driver in a race where he would have to be driven to his limit. With Copa de Oro out, Infer- lotta was a prohibitive favorite, and pools were sold with the mare barred, and Charley D. was choice at $10 to $6 for the field. Inferlotta won three straight heats by going to the front as soon as the word was given and never being headed. She went to the half in 1:02% in one heat and 1 : 02 in another, but there was nothing in the race but Charley D. that could make her step. James Thompson, the driver of Charley D., was in a rather peculiar position. He was certain he could not beat the mare unless her hopples broke or she went to a break in the stretch — something she has never done thus far. But in case she did, he would get a heat and a low mark for his horse, which would not add to his value or his winnings. So James had to drive carefully, and he landed as close to the mare each heat as the driver of Inferlotta and his own judgment would permit. Pilot was driven a good race, and won third money by finishing third in every heat. William Duncan got fourth money with the very' promising gelding Morrie N., that paced a remarkable race for a horse that has had only two months' work. The last race of the day was for 2:14 class trot- ters, with North Star, Vallejo Girl, Kenneth C, Oveta and the seventeen-year-old San Francisco livery horse, Homeway, as starters. This race went to North Star in one, two-three order, and the Nut- wood Wilkes gelding reduced his record a full sec- ond in the first heat. In this heat it looked to the outsiders as if Vallejo Girl should have won, Davery sitting absolutely still during the last fifty yards and his mare being only beaten a half length by North Star.. In the next heat Davey drove a much better finish, but the mare could not beat the gelding. The judges called owner F. H. Burke to the stand and there was considerable talk about Davey's actions. Mr. Burke said this was Davey's second year in the sulky and he believed he was doing his best and wanted to win, as he himself did. He said if the judges desired to put up another driver he would not object, and the judges asked him to suggest one. This he hesitated on doing, but finally suggested Gerrety or Quinn, and the judges named Gerrety, who drove the mare in the final heat. Although the time was slower, Vallejo Girl could do no better than third, Kenneth C. beating her for second place. Davey doubtless knew that Vallejo Girl could not beat North Star in this race and thought it better to refrain from making a whipping finish where he had no chance. The summaries of the day's races follow: Trotting, 2:27 class, purse $500 — Era, b m by Zombro (Williams) 1 1 1 Dredge, eh g by James Madison (B. Walker) 2 2 3 Yolanda, b m by McKinnev (Davey) 3 3 2 Time— 2:12%, 2:12%, 2:11%. Pacing, 2:20 class, purse $1,000 — Inferlotta, b m by Interna (Hewitt) 1 1 1 Charley D., b s by McKinnev (Thompson) . . 2 2 2 Pilot, ch g by Abottsford Jr. (C. Walker) ... 3 3 3 Morrie N., b g by son of Brigadier (Duncan) 5 4 4 Opitsah, ch m by Wm. Harold (Chadbourne. . 4 5 5 Time — 2:07%, 2:08%, 2:10. Trotting. 2:14 class, purse $600 — North Star, b g by Nutwood Wilkes (White- head) 1 l l Vallejo Girl, br m by McKinney (Davey and Gerrety) 2 2 3 Kenneth C, br s by McKinney (Chadbourne) 3 3 2 Oveta, b m by Caution (Ward) 4 4 4 Homeway, b g by Strathway < Misner) 5 dis Time— 2:11%, 2:11%, 2:13. u The showing made by the produce of James W. Marshall's mare Trix by Nutwood Wilkes this year is remarkable. Three of her foals are on the Cali- fornia Circuit. The oldest, Mona Wilkes by De- monio 2:11%, has won one race and been second in two others and reduced her record to 2:06%. Trix's three-year-old Aerolite, by Searchlight, has won two races and reduced his record to 2:11%. and her two-year-old. Moortrix, by Azmoor, took third money in the Breeders' Futurity, finishing a good second in the fastest heat of the race, which was in 2:13%, the State record for two-year-old pacers. Trix is a great broodmare. Mr. Marshall has been offered $1,000 for her weanling cc Star Pointer. 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 S3; Six Months SI. 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. MANY HORSES will go north from California after the California State Fair to race on the North Pacific Circuit, and it is unfortunate that so little time is allowed them in which to make the trip. The California State Fair closes Saturday, September 14th, and the Oregon Fair opens the following Mon- day. As it requires thirty-six hours to make the trip, horses shipped from Sacramento Saturday night will not reach Salem until Monday morning, giving them hardly time enough to rest up if they are entered in races for the first day. Exhibition animals cannot be shown with any satisfaction at both fairs. Before next year we hope there will be some reciprocal action between the two State asso- ciations by which dates can be arranged to permit a full week between the two great fairs. If this can be arranged stock of all kinds can be shown at both fairs, to the advantage of all concerned. We need a well organized Pacific Coast Fair Circuit for the States of Washington, Oregon and California. United action on the part of the different boards would bring this about to the advantage and benefit of all concerned. CALIFORNIA should be the leading horse breed- ing State in the Union. We will not argue that we can breed faster or better horses than any other locality, but we certainly can breed and raise them to maturity for less money. The climate of this State permits horses to run out on pasture the year round, and where alfalfa is produced they can be kept fat enough to market without ever seeing the inside of a barn from one year's end to another. The natural grasses of this State furnish excellent feed from a few weeks after the first fall rains until they dry and cure on the ground in June and July, and will then keep stock fat and in fine condition until the rains bring the green feed again.. There is no section of the LTnited States where horses can be grown to maturity as cheaply as they can in California. Then why should it not be the leading horse breeding section? CALIFORNIA OWNERS who have not been lucky enough to have their horses win on the home cir- cuit this year can get consolation by reading the summaries of the races on the Grand Circuit. A perusal of these will show that the names of many horses with great reputations for speed seldom stand as good as fourth. The bill for entrance in the big purses of the "big ring" is a mighty heavy one on a person whose horses do not win, and the man who is racing a non-winner at home is much better off than the one who is racing the same sort of a horse farther away. THE OLD THREE-IN-FIVE seems to work pretty well in California. There was no race at Salinas this year that required over four heats. At Pleas- anton seven of the thirteen races were finished in three heats, four required four heats, and two went to five heats. At the Breeders' meeting at Santa Rosa eight out of eleven races were decided in straight heats, and but one required more than five. At Petaluma nearly every race was finished in three heats. Better racing has never been seen than the California Circuit is furnishing this season. THE CALIFORNIA HORSES racing on the Grand Circuit this year do not always win, but they are getting some of the money nearly every time they start. Sonoma Girl 2:06%, George G. 2:05%, Athas- ham 2:09%, Charley Belden 2:08% and Sterling McKinney 2:04% have all won good sized purses in the very' best of company, and are all California bred, trotters. THE ATTENDANCE at Salinas, Pleasanton and Santa Rosa this year was far ahead of that at Peta- luma. At the three places first named well managed harness racing brought out the crowds, but the week at* Petaluma. in which the trotters and pacers had to play second fiddle to the runners, failed to draw the people. HORSE SHOWS would be an interesting feature to add to the harness race meeting on the Califor- nia Circuit. The classes need not be very numerous, but the prizes should be large enough to attract good displays. The Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association especially could make this a feature, and give premiums for the best stallion, mare, and one, two and three-year-olds, besides prizes for the best roadsters in pairs or single. THE CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR opened last Monday with a very large attendance and the finest display of exhibits the pavilion has contained for many a year. On Monday next the program of harness racing will begin with the Occident Stake for three-year-old trotters, and there should be a very large crowd present when the starter gives the word. If the track is in good shape for fast time the record of the stake, which is 2:15%, should be lowered. A BIG AUCTION SALE of trotters and pacers should be held in California every year in February or March. A combination sale during which two or three hundred horses would be offered would attract buyers from the East and enable owners to dispose of their horses at good prices. Such a sale, handled on the broad-guage plan of the Old Glory and Blue Ribbon sales, should be a paying proposition and highly successful. IF THE MANAGERS of a dozen mile tracks in California would get together and organize a har- ness racing circuit for 1908, making announcement of stakes early and arranging purse races for each place that would close about two weeks before the meetings at which they would be raced for, it would be a big success. There is no State in the Union where as many horses are trained each year, but the prevailing custom here of closing all purses be- fore the circuit opens results in small fields after the first few meetings are held, as so many owners find their horses are outclassed by a few. CIRCUIT HORSES AT WOODLAND. Large Crowds Turn Out to See the Trotters and Pacers at Yolo County Seat. THE CIRCUIT OF 1908 should be arranged by the first of January and consist of not less than twelve meetings. The change from Petaluma to Woodland this week has been very pleasant to all the horsemen who are racing on the California Circuit this year. The excellent track there was a great help to the horses that had been racing on the hard and rough course at the "Chicken Town," and the absence of the run- ners and accompanying "touts" was a noticeable and real pleasure to those who enjoy harness racing for the sport. The track was in superb condition, and while the scratching of Copa de Oro from the 2:20 class pace left nothing in the race that could make Inferlotta pace close to her Santa Rosa record, the time made in the two trotting events was faster than has been made at any track on the circuit this season. Man- ager Chas. Spencer is entitled to much praise for the good appearance of the grounds, which are neat, clean and well kept. There was a large crowd out for an opening day, the grandstand being well filled, and the people were pleasantly entertained between the races by splendid music by the Woodland Band. In the judge's stand Mr. A. C. Stevens presided, and did the starting, assisted in the judging by Messrs. T. S. Spaulding and H. E. Coil of Woodland. Ed R. Smith of Los Angeles acted as 'clerk of the course and announcer. It was a day for the favorites, and in all three races first choice horses won in straight heats. But three trotters came out for the word in the first event. The Zombro mare Era sold as favorite at $10 to $5 for Dredge and Yolanda as a field . In the absence of Will" Durfee. Dredge was driven by Ben Walker. Era won the first two heats handily in 2:12% for each heat, with Dredge second and THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 7, 1907. FROM LONE TREE TRACK. Fair Grounds, Salem, Ore., August 29, 1907. Editor Breeder and Sportsman: With pleasure and pride I read the last issue of your paper, noticed the good racing on your California Circuit, and sin- cerely hope that the Golden State will eventually hold its proper place in the very front rank of high-class harness horse States. I always contended that the great harness horses of California should be raced at home, and that the people of California will turn out in satisfactory numbers to see and enjoy high class racing, such as you are having this season. While 1907 is your banner year, I look for 190S to be the greatest in the history of harness racing, not only in California, but in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and British Columbia. While waiting for the completion of a new hotel that is being built for me, I am here at the fair grounds enjoying my vacation and training my two horses, Niquee and Miss Cresceus. I am being ably assisted by one of California's bright young men, "Butch" Gunderson. S. M. Lindsay is training Commonwealth. The way this big sturdy stallion reeled off a mile in 2:14 a few days ago indicates that he is in the pink of condition. Satin Royal is big, strong, sound and fast, and Queen B. is pacing like a Grand Circuit free-for- aller. Mr. Lindsay has a number of youngsters that are ready for the word, and doubtless the Cali- fornians that are coming up here will have reason to remember some of Mr. Lindsay's nags when the smoke of battle clears away. Mr. Bonnell of "San Berdoo" is here with R. Am- bush, the mighty son of Zolock. Ambush has been a mile in 2:15 and looks good. Norda, the Tennessee pacer in Mr. Bonnell's stable, is going nicely. Mr. B. has a great stallion in Ambush, and should get a nice slice of the Oregon pie when it is cut up. Sam Casto has a lot of good young horses, mostly by Zombro. Each and every one of his string is not only a good looker but has good manners and lots of speed. John Pender is here with the great trotter Corellia Jones. I saw this horse trot in 2:18 at Irvington two weeks ago. Mr. Pender has a roll of green- backs of large denominations, and offers to bet- $1,000 that Corellia Jones will win the big Salem Stake. I am reliably informed that he could not find a taker for any of his "long green" yesterday. Perry Mauzey is training a very handsome three- year-old by Zombro. I saw this colt pace a mile in 2:20 yesterday and do it easily. He paced a mile in 2:17% before he came here. Mr. Mauzey has a few- other high class youngsters, and among them is a fast two-year-old by Diablo that looks good to me. Farmer Wallace has Bonnie Tangent that he has been a mile in 2:15 with. Bonnie is a resolute going, fast trotter, is in the big stake and will bear watch- ing. Mr. Wallace owns a seven-weeks'-old foal by Zolock that is the best gaited one I ever saw. Dr. Young has a fast green pacer by Del Norte that has the earmarks of a great one. In the same stable is Dr. Welzal, a beautiful brown stallion of the Onward tribe, and several other good ones. Fred Brooker of North Yakima has a beautiful bay stallion three years old by the mighty Zombro, dam Nellie Covert by Scarlet Letter, next dam full sister to Chehalis 2:04%. This is not only a show horse, sired by one of the greatest of sires, but is himself a fast, .eliable young trotter. His best mile to date in 2:23, and this was only a jog for him. Mr. Brooker also has Menwall, a bay pacing mare by Princemont, dam Miss Mann, a daughter of the famous old Sally. This green mare is a gocd one and will surely put flour in the Brooker barrel. Mr. B. has a few good youngsters also. I forgot to mention Farmer Wallace's great green Zombro trotter Henry Grey. This gray ghost will be heard from often and early, and no Zombro ever foaled can out act him. I predict that Henry Gray will be Zombro's greatest gelding. See if I am far astray, accident considered. Col. Steve Bailey was here yesterday and engaged stalls for Oma A. and other good ones. Oma A. is trotting this year and has been a mile in 2:16. Mr. Bailey is quite enthusiastic over Lis horses, among which is the beautiful and fast stallion Tidal Wave 2:09, that carries both the Nutwood Wilkes and the McKinney blood. John Sawyer is at McMinnville with twelve head of first-class horses. His Zombro mare Bilma, three years old, is a great one, and so fast that she should take a mark of 2:10 this fall if nothing goes wrong with her. John B. Stetson is also at McMinnville, and has the fast pacing mare Deviletta by Diablo. She has been a mile for him in 2:13 and at last reports was going good. In the same stable is Mysterious Billy Smith's green trotter Starlight by Baron N. B. This is a fast mare and she can 2:15 right now quite com- fortably. Lute Lindsay, the sage of Salem, is at McMinnville with a stable of good ones, of which his special pet is Burion, a big trotting stallion owned by Albert Boyle of Tacoma. The critics say Burion is just it Doc Ward is another of the trainers that is making speed at the McMinnville track. He has three good ones, two of which are owned by the former San Fran :iscan, now a prosperous resident of Astoria, Sam Elmore. Ward has a green pacer from Montana that is a good one. ""■ le McMinnville meeting is slated for September uth 6th and 7th, and after that the Oregon State with its big money, and then on to Yakima. It is safe to say that lower records will be made on the North Pacific Circuit this fall than ever before. The North Pacific horsemen hope that a goodly number of California horses will be brought to Salem and help to make things interesting. The boys up this way are quite confident they have the real goods this year, and are aching to deliver some of them; so send on your best horses and your best men. Hoping that every one will be satisfied and that Los Angeles will give a big fall meeting after all other places have had a "satisfy," I remain, yours truly, C. A. HARRISON. P. S. — Salem track is good, stalls good, water good and feed good and cheap. C. A. H.. PETALUMA SUMMARIES. CLOSE OF PETALUMA MEETING. The last three days of the Petaluma meeting fur- nished nothing startling in the way of racing, al- though good contests were put up in several of the events. On Thursday four two-year-olds started for a purse of $1,500, offered for trotters of this age. Mr. J. W. Zibbell claimed to have an entry in this race for his good filly Katalina, but was not permitted to start. It would have been a gift for the filly had she started, as the others could not beat 2:36. Mr. Stover, manager of the meeting, held that Zibbell's entry was not received in time, although the latter holds a letter from Stover saying that his entries were received all right and his horses duly entered. In the race for trotters without records Era won in straight heats, Berta Mac taking second money and Dredge third; 2:16% was the fastest heat in this race and was made in the final heat. On Friday the pacing race for horses without records resulted in another duel between Inferlotta and Copa de Oro, and the mare won. after the stal- lion had won the first heat. There were five other starters, but they did not interfere with the duel. Charley D., the McKinney stallion, made the best showing, getting third money, as has been his cus- tom when meeting Inferlotta and Copa de Oro. Infer- lotta was not warmed up prior to the first heat of this race, and the Nutwood Wilkes stallion beat her a length in 2:10. She had on her pacing clothes after that, however, and won the nest three heats pretty handily. The day was cold and raw and the track poor, which accounts for the slow time. Carlokin. after a hard fight with North Star, won the 2:14 class trot, the race taking five heats to decide. The McKinney horse is a game trotter and when the heats are split is always in the game. The winning of Inferlotta and carlokin on Friday is the third time these two foals of Carlotta Wilkes have won races on the same day during the Cali- fornia Circuit — once at Santa Rosa and twice at Petaluma. Saturday the track was in better shape than it had been on any previous day during the week, but could not be termed fast or even good. There was but one harness race, the 2:10 class pace, and the unbeaten Sir John S. won it in three straight heats, all below 2:10. The first heat was in 2:0S, the Zolock mare Delilah driving him out, and in the other two Mona Wilkes 2:06>£ was the contender. Sir John has them all beat a little on speed how- ever, and in all probability Inferlotta is the only nacer on the Coast that can make the big son of Diablo stretch his neck. They will not meet, how- ever, at any of the meetings this year. SAN FRANCISCO DRIVING CLUB AT VALLEJO. The largest crowd ever seen at the Vallejo mile track turned out to see an excellent program arranged by the San Francisco Driving Club on Monday last. Labor Day. Four races for club members and one for Solano county horses made up the card. W. J. Kenney, the club's starter, was in his usual good form and got the horses away in fine style with very little scoring. Jos. MeTigue, A. H. Scofield and Frank Schmitz were the judges, and H. Sehottler, Jack Pasteno and A. Benson held the watches. The racing was sharp and keen throughout. The first race was won by A. Hoffman's Kitty D.. G. Giannini's Geo. Pern' second and A. Schwartz's Clara L. third. Best time, 2:14%. Mike Donnelly's King Rose took the second event in straight heats. Chas. I^ecari's Charley J. was second and Luke Marisch's Little Dick third. Walter Wilkes and King V. also started. Best time. 2:14%. In the third race there were seven starters. F. Cor- coran's Lady Falrose winning after four heats. Frank Knowles' Dan took a heat and W. C. Hamerton's Colonel C. one. The best time in this race was 2:16%. William Higginbottom won the fourth race in straight heats with Direct Steinway. the fastest heat being in 2:16%. Chas. Becker's Charley B. was second in both heats, and C. Faulkerson's Maggie Murphy third. The other starters were Darby, Lady Irene. Don L., Ed Rea and Golden Buck. The race for Solano county horses resulted in a tie between J. T. Strouse's Abe Lincoln and Barry Strouse's Rubin, each winning a heat and coming second in another. Dr. Farland's Tom Mac was third each time. The time was 2:24 and 2:26. MONDAY, AUGUST 36. Pacing. 2:14 class, purse $1,500 — Inferlotta, b m by Interna (Hewitt) 1 Queen Pomona, b m by Pomona (Gerrety) .... 4 Pilot, eh g by Abottsford Jr. (C. Walker)... 2 Mandolin, b g by Alcone (Mosher) 3 Mollie Button, br m by Alex. Button (Misner). . 6 Lohengrin, b g by Charleston (Ward) 7 Uno, b g by Aptos Wilkes (B. Walker) 5 Time — 2:13. 2:13, 2:13%. Trotting. 2:17 class, purse $2,000 — Carlokin, blk h by McKinney (Durfee) 1 Vallejo Girl, b m by McKinney (Davey) .... 2 Kenneth C. br h by McKinney (Chadbourne) . . 4 Era. b m by Zombro (Williams) 3 Berta Mac. br m by McKinney (Helman) 6 Verona, b m by Nutwood Wilkes (Frellson).. 5 Auget Baron, blk h by Baron Wilkes (Green) . dis Dan Frazier, b h by Secretary (McGovern) . . . . dis Time — 2:18%, 2:16, 2:14. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28. Trotting, three-year-olds, purse $1.500 — Nogi. b c by Athablo (Walton) 1 1 Zolahka. b f by Zolock (Mosher) 3 3 Prince Lot, b g bv Prince Ansel (Spencer).. 2 2 ■ Reina del Norte, b c by Del Norte (Ward).. 4 4 Time — 2:2014. 2:24»i. 2:23. 2:21. Pacing, free-for-all, purse $1,500 — Sir John S„ b s by Diablo (Vance)) 6 1 Miss Georgie, b m by McKinney (Gerrety) . . 1 2 John R. Conway, ch s by Diablo (Chad- bourne) 3 3 Delilah, b m by Zolock (Gerrety) 2 6 Miss Idaho, ch m by Nutwood Wilkes .... 4 4 Kelly Briggs, br g by Bayswater Wilkes ( Ben Walker) 5 5 Time — 2:11, 2:12. 2:11, 2:10%. SATURDAY. AUGUST 31. Pacing, 2:10 class, purse $1,500 — Sir John S„ b s by Diablo (Vance) 1 Mona "Wilkes, b m by Demonio (Chadbourne) . . 5 Delilah, b m by Zolock (Durfee) 2 Magladi. b m by Del Norte ( Ward) 6 Miss Idaho, ch m by Nutwood Wilkes (Leggett) 3 Jonesa Basler, br s bv Robert Basler (Rucker) . . 4 Time — 2:08. 2:09. 2:09. A GOOD THING FOR LOS ANGELES. TUESDAY, AUGUST 27. Pacing, three-year-olds, purse $1.500 — Aerolite, b s by Searchlight-Trix by Nutwood Wilkes (Chadbourne) 3 1 1 1 Josephine, b m bv Zolock-Ladv May (Ruth- erford) 1 3 3 3 Hymettus, b g by Zombro (Quinn) 4 2 2 2 Radium, blk c by Stoneway (Leggett) ... 3 4 4 4 Time — 2:20%, 2:12%, 2:1114. 2:15%. Trotting, 2:23 class, purse $1,500 — Dredge, ch g by James Madison (Durfee) 1 1 1 Kinnev Rose, b s bv McKinnev (Bigelow) . . . . 3 2 2 Fresno Girl, br m by Seymour Wilkes (Zibbell) 2 3 3 Prince McKinney. b s by McKinney (McDonald) 4 4 4 OUie B-. ch m by Nutwood Wilkes (Chad- bourne) 5 5 5 Time — 2:16^. 2:1T>4. 2:17. 3 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 3 4 5 3 6 6 THTrRSDAY, AUGUST 29. Trotting, two-year-olds, purse $1.500 — Idolway, blk f bv Stoneway (Leggett) 1 1 Siesta, b c by Iran Alto (Davey) 2 2 Bessie T-, br f by Zombro ( > 3 3 Nusado, br c by Nushagak (Spencer) 4 4 Time — 2:36, 2:39. Trotting, horses without records, purse $1,500 — Era, b m by Zombro (Williams) 1 1 1 Berta Mac. b m by McKinney (Helman) .... 2 3 3 Dredge, ch g by Jas. Madison (Durfee) 4 5 2 Yolanda. b m by McKinney (Davey) 5 2 5 Kinnev Rose, b s by McKinney (Bigelow) 3 4 4 Time — 2:1S, 2:18. 2.16?4. FRIDAY, AUGUST 30. Pacing, horses without records, purse $1,500 — Inferlotta. b m by Interna (Hewitt) 2 1 1 1 Copa de Oro. b s bv Nutwood Wilkes (Dur- fee) 1 2 2 3 Charley D.. b s by McKinney (Thompson) -.3 3 3 2 Morrie N., b g by son of Brigadier (Duncan) 4 4 6 5 Opitsah. ch m by Wm. Harold (Chadbourne) 5 5 5 4 Tobasco. b g by Timothy B. (Ben Walker).. 7 6 4 6 Fred W., b g by Robin (Rodriguez) 6 dis Time — 2:10. 2:0914, 2:13, 2:14. Trotting. 2:14 class, purse $2,000 — Carlokin. b s by McKinney (Durfee) .... 1 32 1 1 North Star, b g bv Nutwood Wilkes ( Whitehead) 2 1 1 2 4 Oveta, b m by Caution (Ward) 3 2 3 4 3 Helen Dare, b m bv Zombro (Beckers) ..44432 Queer Knight, b g by Knight (Williams) dis Time — 2:13%, 2:15%. 2:16, 2:15%, 2:18%. New York, September 2. — George Rose, one of the principal stockholders in Ascot Park, who has been optimistic heretofore concerning the prospects for racing at Los Angeles during the coming winter, admitted to-day that there was little likelihood of further racing at Ascot. _ Rose said that the Los Angeles Jockey Club was trying to arrange with E. J. Baldwin for the imme- diate construction of the track at Arcadia, but that the negotiations were progressing slowly because Baldwin was holding out for certain terms. It is unlikely that ' Southern California will have racing before the early part of 1908, according to Rose. Many horsemen who have raced at Los. Angeles hitherto will go to Oakland at the close of the Eastern season. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Henry S. Jr. is another half-mile track graduate that is making good on the Grand Circuit. He has won his last two starts at Poughkeepsie and Read- ville. Saturday, September 7, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN CLUB RACES AT STADIUM. STATE FAIR ENTRIES. A large crowd, the largest seen at the Stadium in Golden Gate Park since the three-quarter-mile trot- ting track was completed, saw four good races last Monday between horses owned and driven by mem- bers of the Park Amateur Driving Club. The track was in good shape, and as this was the first of a series of six meetings which are to decide the pos- session of three valuable cups, interest in the events was keen. The first cup. given by W. A. Clark Jr., will be awarded to the horse winning the most times in the series among the class A trotters. The cup pre- sented by T. H. Williams will be given to the horse winning the greatest number of points in classes other than A. Dr. I. B. Dalziel presents a cup to the horse winning the greatest number of heats. No horse will be awarded more than one cup. The races were all heats of three-fourths of a mile, with one exception, the event for Class A trotters, which was mile heats. In this event Lady McKinney, Mr. Kilpatrick's mare by Washington McKinney, that took a time record of 2:19% at Santa Rosa last month, started in this class against the veterans Vic Schiller 2:11%, owned by Albert Joseph, and Major Cook (the latter having no mark, but a 2:15 trotter), driven by D. E. Hoffman. Vic Schiller won this race in straight heats in the excellent time of 2:15% and 2:1S%, and Lady McKinney was second. In the race for class D trotters all the entries were scratched but McKinney Belle, and she walked over for the point in 1:59 for the three-quarters. The officers of the day were: Judges — Ed Aigeltinger, I. B. Dalziel, N. Franklin. Starter — William A. Lange. Timers — Al Joseph, A. Milletz, S. Christen- son. Marshal — T. F. Bannon. Historian — H. M. Ladd. Secretary — F. W. Thompson. The summaries follow: Class B trotters, three-quarters of a mile — Lady Washington, s m (F. W. Thompson) .... 1 1 Lady Nell, blk m (M. W. Herzog) 2 2 Allan Pollak, b g (F. J. Kilpatrick) 3 3 Time— 1:50, 1:44%. Class C trotters, three-quarters of a mile — ■ Reina Directum, blk m (S. Christenson) 1 1 Clipper W., blk g (F. J. Kilpatrick) 2 2 Reyvera, blk m (F. W. Thompson) 3 3 Charles II., s g (A. P. Clayburgh) 4 4 Time— 1:49, 1:47%. Class A trotters, one mile — Vic Schiller, b g (Albert Joseph) 1 1 Lady McKinney. b m (F. J. Kilpatrick) - 2 2 Major Cook, b g (D. E. Hoffman) 3 3 Time— 2:15%, 2:18%. Class A pacers, three-quarters of a mile — Satinwood. b g (F. E. Booth) 1 1 Jim Chase, br g (T. F. Bannon) 2 2 Time— 1:44%, 1:42. Class D trotters, three-quarters of a mile — McKinney Belle, b m (F. J. Kilpatrick) Won Time— 1:59. THE TWO BIG OREGON STAKES. The largest purses to be raced for this year on the Pacific Coast are the 2:09 pace and the 2:14 trot which are on the program of the Oregon State Fair at Salem. The lists of entries to these stakes show that California will be well represented in both events. The original entries are as follows: Greater Salem Stake, 2:09 Pace, $5,000. Bonnie M., Lizzie C, Ollie M., Morrie N., Ruby H., Swiftwater Bill, Birdall, Miss Georgie, Delilah, Lancero, Knick Knack, Lord Lovelace, Copa de Oro, Mandolin. Sherlock Holmes, Sir John S., Queen B., Ben W., McClosky Wainwright, Tidal Wave, Lady Brooks, Bill Dugan. Lewis and Clark Stake, 2:14 Trot, $5,000. Monicrat, Berta Mac, Gebbie, Pins, Freddie C. Jr., Helen Dare, Zombowyette, Auget Baron, Senator H., Oveta, The Commonwealth, Satin Royal, Crylia Jones, Lord Kitchener, Dredge, Carlokin, Zolahka, Oyama, Bonnie Tangent, Easter Bells, Oma A., North Star, R. Ambush, Judith. GENERAL WATTS. Fred Beachey, New York representative of the Horse Review, thus describes General Watts 2:09%, the champion three-year-old trotting stallion: "General Watts is small for his age, standing a little less than 15 hands in height, but is well put together and with the best of legs and feet. He is a peculiarly colored bay, with black points, and at times almost seems to be a chestnut, while his tail is streaked with light hairs. He is an impressive go- ing fellow, and wears light shoes, the front ones weighing six ounces and his hind ones three and one- half. His forward shoes are barred with slightly squared toes and sharp side calks, while his hind foot gear has a low toe calk running around the rim of the shoe. He wears rubber bell quarter boots, knee boots, hind shin boots and scalpers, and goes without any fancy rigging. He was not all out in the first heat and. while the day was not fast, he could have certainly equaled Fantasy's mark of 2:08%, which is technically the race record for the age, though she practically went alone and was paced the latter part of her mile by a runner. Monday, September 9. Occident Stake, Three-Year-Old Trotters, $2,355. Pacing, 2:20 Class, Purse $2,000. Diabull, ch g by Diablo. Little Medium, b g by Dictatus, dam Little One. Eletha R., blk m by Diawood, dam Emma R. McGee, blk g by Robert Basler, dani by Antevolo. Highfly. b g by Nearest, dam Miss Gordon. Pilot, ch g by Abottsford Jr., dam Belle Capels. Inferlotta. b m by Inferna, dam oarlotta Wilkes. Louisa A., b m by Hambletonian Wilkes, dam Al- toonita. Morrie X., b g by son of Brigadier. Copa de Oro, b s by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Ather- ine. Explosion, b m by Steinway. Roberta, blk m by Robert I., dam Allie Cresco. Nordwell, br s by Demonio, dam by Gossiper. Opitsah, b f by William Harold, dam Lenore. Charley D., b s by McKinney, dam by Memo. Santa Rita, ch g by Diablo, dam St. Nicholas. Lettie D., b m by Boodle, dam Maud. Fox S., ch g by Thos. Rysdyk, dam by Arthur McGregor. Der Teufel, ch c by Diablo, dam by Dawnlight. Tuesday, September 10. Trotting, 2:14 Class, Purse $300. Marvin Wilkes, b s by D.on Marvin, dam Nora S. Vallejo Girl, br m by McKinney, dam Daisy S. North Star, b g by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Ivoneer. Oveta, b m by Caution, dam Atlobe. Homeway, b g by Strathway, dam by Grosvenor. Bob Ingersoll. b h by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Lew G. Pacing, 2:12 Class, Purse $800. Mona Wilkes, b m by Demonio, dam Trix. Friday, ch g by Monroe S., dam by Easter Wilkes. Mollie Button, br m by Alex. Button, dam by Cupid. Uuo, b g by Aptos Wilkes, dam Lauraola. Wild Nutling, br h by Wildnut, dam Helena. Queen Pomona, b m by Pomona. Lohengrin, b g by Charleston, dam Gracewood. Lady Shamrock, b m by Grover Clay, dam by Electioneer. George Perry, b g by Waldstein. Jonesa Basler, br s by Robert Basler, dam Black Diamond. Mandolin, b g by Alcone, dam Minstrel. Victor Platte, b g by Platte, dam by Romeo W. Memonia, b m by Demonio, dam May Norris. Wednesday, September 11. Trotting, Two-year-Oids, Purse $400. Cleo Dillon, b f by Sidney Dillon, dam Cleo G. Miss Dividend, b f by Athablo, dam Vivian. Bay colt by Stam B., dam Swiftbird. De Oro, ch c by Demonio, dam Oro Wilkes. Siesta, b c by Iran Alto, dam Wanda. Bessie T., b f by Zombro, dam Manila. Idolway, blk f by Stoneway, dam Carrie. Miss Stoneway, ch f by Stoneway, dam Glory. Katalina, b m by Tom Smith, dam Kate Lumry. Pacing, 2:08 Class, Purse $1,000. Miss Idaho, ch m by Nutwood Wilkes. John R. Conway, ch s by Diablo, dam Lady Kohl. Miss Georgie, br m by McKinney, dam by Nut- wood Wilkes. Sir John S., b c by Diablo, dam Elisa S. Kelly Briggs, br g by Bayswater Wilkes, dam Algenie. Dr. W., blk s by Robert Basler, dam Ruth Wil- liams. Cresco Wilkes, b h by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Allie Cresco. Delilah, b m by Zolock, dam Gipsy. Thursday, September 12. Pacing, 2:16 Class, Purse $800. Aerolite, b s by Searchlight, dam Trix. King Athby, b h by Athby, dam Alice. Mephisto, ch g by Diablo, dam Nancy. Just It, b f by Nearest, dam Babe. Jim Corbett, b g by Seymour Wilkes, dam by Secretary. Seymow M., br g by Diawood, dam by Upstart. Diabless, b m by Diablo, dam by thoroughbred. Nordwell, br s by Demonio, dam by Gossiper. Uno, b g by Aptos Wilkes, dam Lauraola. Morrie N., b g by son of Brigadier. Copa de Oro, b s by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Ather- ine. Roberta, blk m by Robert I., dam Alice Cresco. Babe Madison, b m by James Madison. The Oregon, br g by Altamont, dam Algenia. Friday, September 13. Trotting, 2:17 Class, Purse $300. Marvin Wilkes, b c by Don Marvin, dam Nora S. Blanche T.. b m by Stickle, dam by Knight. Little Louise, br m by Boodle, dam Azrose. Vallejo Girl, br m by McKinney, dam Daisy S. Hattie J., b m by Nazote, dam by Electioneer. Prince McKinney, br s by McKinney. dam by Dexter Prince. Kenneth C, br s by McKinney, dam Mountain Maid. Burnut, b g by Neernut, dam Alcola. Princess Mamie, b m by Prince Ansel, dam Mamie Martin. Dan Frazier, b h by Secretary, dam by Anteeo. Carlokin, br s by McKinney, dam Carlotta Wilkes. Barney Bernatto, br h by Zombro, dam Mineola. Curg Richards, ch g by Oro Belmont, dam May Norris. Saturday, September 14. Stanford Stake, Three- Year-Old Trotters, $1,415. Trotting, 2:23 Class, Purse $2,000. Prof. Heald, ch c by Nutwood Wilkes, dam by McDonald Chief. Sir John, br h by McKinney, dam Altilla. Yolanda, b m by McKinney, dam Muscovita. Kermit, ch g by Henry Nutwood, dam Two Minutes. Dredge, br g by James Madison, dam Rosa Clay. Berta Mac, br m by McKinney, dam Alberta. Hunky Dory, D g by Athadon, dam by Electioneer. Cedric Mac, ch s by Nearest, dam Black Swan. Noraine, b m by Nushagak, dam Loraine. Jim Whitney, g s by Wayland W., dam Ira Jr. Moritto, blk m by Purrissima, dam Morro. Goldennut. ch s by Neernut, dam Florence Covey. El Rio Rey, b s by Nushagak, dam Pioche. Constancia, blk m by McKinney, dam Adeline Patti. Kinney Rose, b s by McKinney, dam Golden Rose. Zomont, b g by Zombro, dam by Altamont. Barney Bernatto, br h by Zombro, dam Mineola. Kelly, gr g by Gossiper, dam Alameda Maid. Fresno Girl, br m by Seymour Wilkes. Parachute, b g by Altitude Jr., dam Babe. Verneanta, b g by Jules Verne, dam Anta. Amado, blk s by Direct Heir, dam La Belle. McHENRY'S VIEW. Surveying the crowd of twelve thousand spectators from a corner of the big steel grandstand at the Empire track a few days ago M. E. McHenry, the new driver of Sonoma Girl 2:06%, was asked: "How do you account for the fact that so many people in New York go to see the runners and so few to see the trotters?" "It's all owing to the system of racing and the management," he replied. "If the managers of the trotting tracks had enterprise and ability enough to plan races that would bring horses together at different distances and in different combinations, as they do on the running tracks there would be a greater element of uncertainty about the races and more people would go to see them and play them. "The way we are racing trotters to-day is simply a joke. Entries close in the spring and the same horses race all summer in the same class at the same distance. Why should people go to see that kind of racing? I often wonder that anybody goes. They wouldn't if they weren't deeply interested in trotters. It's a sport that can't be killed. If it could be it would have been dead long ago. Nobody can name another sport that has been so badly man- aged." "Do you believe that the dash system of racing is suited to the trotters?" Mr. McHenry was asked. "It's the only system — straight out dash races like the running races; some at one mile some at two and three miles and some at odd distances; any- thing to make the outcome certain. We ought to have races for beaten horses, too, and races for horses that never won more than a certain amount of money; in short, ail the schemes the runners have for varying the program and giving all the horses a fair chance to win. Some of our people want to go back to the three-in-five system of rac- ing, but it's like doing away with modern electric cars and going back to mules, according to my way of thinking. "If you don't believe that the runners have struck the right system of racing, look at the purses and the entrance fees here at the Empire as compared with those on the trotting tracks. Take this Morris- ania Handicap, for example. There are sixteen horses entered, and it costs just $10 apiece to start them. The horse that wins will get $1,500 clear money, and he only has to go once around the track to get it. Think of it. Then think of our system of racing and our schedule of entrance fees. In a trot- ting race for a purse of $2,000 every owner would have to put up an entrance fee of $100 to start off with. Then if his horse won he would have to trot from two to ten heats, and after the race was over what would the owner get? Not $1,500 clear money nor even $1,000, but $800, because the secre- tary would take out another hundred as an additional entrance fee from each one of the four money win- ners before he paid over the purse. Figure it out and you will find that the winner in a trotting race pays an entrance fee of just 20 per cent on the amount he wins." o Berta Mac. Helen Dare. Carlokin, North Star and R. Ambush are all in the $5,000 trot at Salem, and if California horses don't get a good big slice of the pie in this race it will be because the;, their gum boots at home. 6 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 7, 1907. ! NOTES AND NEWS DATES CLAIMED. 2****»****+*** ****** **.* *** *** *** *** *** **.**** ****** *** ********* •:- California Circuit. Woodland September 2-7 State Fair (Sacramento) September 9-14 Fresno September 16-21 Hantord September 23-28 Tulare September 30-October 5 Bakersfleld October 7-12 Santa Maria October 22-26 North Pacific Circuit. Everett, Washington September 2-7 Centralia, Washington September 9-14 Salem. Oregon (State Fair) September 16-21 North Yakima, Wash. (State Fair) . .September 23-28 Spokane, Wash. (Inter-State Fair) Sept. 23-Oet, 5 Lewiston, Idaho October 7-12 Walla Walla, Wash October 14-19 Boise, Idaho .October 21-26 Grand Circuit Dates. Hartford September 2-6 Syracuse September 9-13 Columbus September 16-27 California State Fair opens Monday. The Occident Stake is the first race on the card. Nogi, son of Athablo, will probably be the favorite for the event. North Star, by Nutwood Wilkes, holds the record for fastest time in this stake, and made it when he finished first in the fourth heat in 2:15%. This was in 1905. Ed Geers started eleven horses at Readville and was inside the money in every race. His winnings during the meeting exceed $12,000. The famous G-en. Shatter herd of Jerseys is to be sold at the State Fair, September 13th, by Fred H. Chase & Co. The sale of Shorthorns from Judge Carroll Cook's Sonoma county farm will take place the following day. In the Labor Day parade, and in all other parades in this State, the four-wheel banner carriers are a feature. They are made by W. J. Kenney of 531 Valencia street, this city, who furnishes nearly all the horsemen of this Coast with bikes and speed carts. These banner carriers are beautifully con- structed, being in some instances silver-plated, and when the frame is hung with a handsome banner make an imposing sight in a procession. Peter J. Williams will sell all his horses at auc- tion at Chase's combination sale on October 14th. Sam Norris, manager of the well known Rose Dale Farm at Santa Rosa, will send to the combina- tion sale at Fred H. Chase & Co's. pavilion, in this city. October 14th, a fine lot of horses by Daly 2:15, Washington McKinney and Whips Jr. This is a choice lot. Belle W.. the dam of Bolivar 2:00%, the fastest horse ever bred in California, has a suckling at foot by Star Pointer 1:59%, that is just about the grandest looking youngster in the State. Belle W. and foal are to be sold at auction in November, with all the other horses owned by Mr. Brace of Santa Clara. Monterey 2:09%, a great trotter, that has had no opportunities as a sire, will be sold at auction at Fred Chase & Co's. combination sale, which is set for October 14th. Monterey is one of the fastest horses that ever looked through a bridle. With the proper opportunities he will be a great sire. His get are grand lookers and nearly all square trotters, with fine action. Properly handled. Monterey will pay a big profit on the price he will be sold for, even though it should reach $10,000. A match race, mile heats, three in five, is to be paced over the Stockton track some time next month between the pacer Alta Genoa 2:14%, owned by G. Peirano of Lodi. and Cranky Thome 2:22%, a Stockton pacer. These two horses met for a match race at the picnic at Lockeford this year, and G. Peirano lost the race on account of his pacer going lame. There has been lots of discussion as to which is the faster of these two horses, and to show that they mean business $100 forfeit has been posted with Ambus Eddlemon, the secretary of the Lodi Driving Club. No doubt several Lodians will wit- ness this race, as Alto Genoa has lots of supporters in tne community. nferlotta has won very close to $3,000 since she i< t Los Angeles to come north. There will be about '00 to her credit by the time she gets back ho-ie in Los Angeles. Not a bad summer's work. Geo. Fox of Clements, Cal., has two very promis- ing and grand looking trotters on his farm in a full sister to Silver Bow Jr. and a four-year-old filly by the great Cresceus 2:02%. dam Silpan by Silver Bow 2:16, second dam Kitty Fox by Pancoast, etc. Both are nice large mares, handsome and great prospects. Athasham did not shy at the name Ponkapog at Readville. but won the stake handilv and took a record of 2:09%. The American Horse Breeder says that George G. 2:05% is a much changed horse since passing into the hands of Alta McDonald, who has overhauled him thoroughly, and the gelding can now be rated anywhere his driver chooses. He is about as good looking a horse as one ever sees, and it would not be surprising if he would yet get a much lower mark. His mile in 2:06 at Readville is the fastest race mile by a trotter of the year and was made under condi- tions not of the best, and when such pacers as Argot Boy 2:03% and Ardelle 2:04% could not go faster than 2:05%. it looks all the better. Sir John S. should win the big $5,000 stake at the Oregon State Fair. He has the class on all the others by a margin. If the American Breeders' Association can get up a $50,000 Futurity for three-year-olds it will add greatly to the value of trotting bred colts, and this will help every breeder. Earning capacity brings the top price for a promising youngster. An offer of $5,000 was declined for Aunt Jerusha 2:10% before her defeat at Davenport. Grattan Bells 2:10% has been sold for $7,000 in Australia. Sarah Hamlin, the trotting mare that is showing so well on the Grand Circuit, is a grand-daughter of the old trotting queen, Belle Hamlin 2:12%. Mike Bowerman came back to the races strong this year, after an absence of several seasons, with the three-year-old trotter General Watts (3) 2:09%, and the three-year-old pacer, Shakespeare (3) 2:09%. Lexington, Ky., parties have offered 812,000 for Onward Silver 2:05%. His Italian owners are hold- ing out for $30,000. If he is secured he will be returned to this country and placed in the stud. Judge E. A. Colburn of Denver has purchased from J. Mayberry of Los Angeles the pacer Highball 2:08%, by Silkwood and will use him as a matinee performer. C. R. C. Dye of Canon City, Fremont county, has purchased from F. J. Hooper of Denver the bay gelding Rexford by Galileo Rex at a long price. Rex- ford is an eight-year-old and without a mark, but can go both gaits very fast. He has a matinee rec- ord of a half in 1:03, pacing and trotting in 1:11% on a half-mile track. Codero 2:10%, by Bingen, is the fastest four-ye?.r- old trotter of the year. It now costs $4 to register a trotter or pacer one year old or over. All under that age can be regis- tered for $2, so it behooves every breeder who has foals of this year to be registered to attend to the matter before January 1, 1908. If there is dry weather and a good track at Salem this month on the day of the $5,000 race for 2:09 class pacers, the Oregonians will see a horse race, and the track record will be lowered several seconds. Berta Mac has not won a race yet, but she has placed over a thousand dollars to the credit of her owner, Washington Parsons, of Salinas, since the circuit opened. Carlokin 2:13% by McKinney has won every race in which he has been started this year. His first start was at Pleasanton in the 2:17 trot, which he won after dropping a heat to Marvin Wilkes. The next day he won the 2:20 trot in straight heats. At Santa Rosa the 2:17 trot was won by him in straight heats and at Petaluma he took two races, the 2:17 and the 2:14 classes. The latter was the hardest race he has had. and it took him five heats to defeat North Star. His winnings up to the close of the Petaluma meeting amounted to $2,900, and he is still in the 2:14 class. Carlokin is one of the best bred young stallions by McKinney left in California. He is a coming 2:10 trotter and has wonderful powers. His owner, Mr. C. L. Jones, of Modesto, may race him in the East next year, and if he does Carlokin will be in Will Durfee's string. The fact was demonstrated in the East years ago that under present conditions running and trotting races on the same day do not make an ideal pro- gram for any track. While the racing at Petaluma was good all last week, the attendance would have been far better and the racing much more sat- isfactory had it been confined to either harness horses or the runners. The two are like water and oil — they do not mix well. WON WITH PREACHER'S HORSE. No doubt the most popular figure on the trotting turf to-day is the veteran reinsman Ed Geers. His sturdy personality, his long and honorable connec- tion with the light harness horse sport, and his brilliant career makes him extremely popular with the crowds, and no driver is given a heartier ovation when he wins, or does any have the public's sym- pathy to a greater extent when he is defeated than is "Honest Ed" Geers. During his thirty odd years of active turf life there has not been a single occasion when the slightest breath of suspicion has been manifest in any way in connection with Geers, and it has been this trait of always trying to win that has earned for him his popularity and the thorough confidence he enjoys. Geers was born on a larm near Lebanon, Tenn., January 25, 1851, and from boyhood took an ardent interest in horses. His success in breaking colts and getting along with nervous, high-strung horses when in his 'teens earned for him quite a local reputation. In 1871 a neighboring clergyman, who usually owned a good horse or two, purchased a number of young animals of Morgan breed, engaging young Geers to handle them for him. Among the lot was a team of grays which their owner entered in the show class at the county fair. When Geers took this team to the fair he also took with him a small chestnut stallion called Little Dave. Without the knowledge of his clerical owner. Geers entered the latter in the green trot, racing him to a skeleton wagon and winning in straight heats, the fastest mile being trotted in 3:04. The following week Little Dave was also started at the Murfreesboro fair, and again won. Although Geers has driven hundreds of brilliant races since that time, and notwithstanding that scores of cham- pions have been made and trained by him, it is plainly evident even to this day (that is, when one can find the veteran reinsman in a reminiscent mood I that the memory of the pride he experienced in winning his first two races affords him more genuine pleasure than any of the great triumphs which have marked his long and successful career. A FREAK OF NATURE. On the farm of John Harrigan, half a mile south of Linden, Ind.. is a most wonderful freak of nature, in' the personality of a cow that is suckling a mule colt that is about three weeks old. Some three weeks ago Mr. Harrigan had a fine large iron gray mare to drop a mule foal, which she has persistently refused to own or allow to approach her. Mr. Har- rigan has a large number of cows on his farm, and he conceived the idea — not wishing to lose the mule colt — of trying to get the mule to • suck one of the cows; he tried one of them that had not had a calf with her for over six months, and offered no objection, and ever since the mule has been running with the cow and taking the ournishment from her. as its unnatural mother. The cow evidences her love for the mule as she would for her own off- spring, lowing for it when they are separated, and licking it over with her tongue when it is with her. The mule goes with her all day in the pasture and is growing fat from the abundance of good, rich Jersey milk that its foster mother provides for it. Crowds of people are visiting the farm every day to witness the freak of a mule sucking a cow, and many offers have been made to Mr. Harrigan to purchase the mule and cow, but all have been turned away. Mr. Harrigan has been strenuously solicited by a number of managers of hor^e fairs to bring the cow and mule to their fairs to be exhibited and act as a drawing card for their shows. We recog- nize the fact that the above will seem to many as too unnatural to be believed, yet the fact remains the same, and can be verified by the affidavits of hundreds who have witnessed the phenomena. — In- diana Farmer. AN OBJECT LESSON. The meeting which closed on Friday at Readville was one of the best ever held under the auspices of the New England Trotting Horse Breeders' Asso- ciation. The attendance, from the opening to the closing day, was most gratifying, and on Wednes- day. Massachusetts Day, it came close to the record, in spite of threatening weather and the lack of grandstand accommodations. Thousands went out, well knowing that they would have to stand and perhaps get a wetting. More than this, the quality of the crowd was a notable feature, and we doubt not that many who have not been in the habit of patronizing race meetings took advantage of the absence of public betting to gratify their pleasure of seeing a contest, to testify their esteem for the horse and their love of horse racing when conducted on a high plane. The Cleveland meeting, conducted without public betting, was a success in point of attendance far beyond the expectations of its promoters. These facts, no less than other considerations, convince us that it is possible to make racing sport so clean and wholesome as to appeal to all classes of the community, and to so increase the gate receipts as to offset the revenue lost from non- betting. With good attractions, favorable weather and plenty of publicity, in tie way of advertising, the crowds can be attracted. — American Horse Breeder. Saturday, September 7, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN PROVIDENCE GRAND CIRCUIT RACES. Providence, August 26. — The opening day's races at Narragansett Park were full of surprises, and while nothing startling developed, no favorite won first money, and in only two events winning a heat. On account of the action of the authorities no attempt was made at pool selling. The defeat of the favorites made this popular. The track was in fine condition, and very fast time was made iu all the events. In the first race on the card, the 2:15 pace, Alice Pointer made 2:05%, but she was out of the running in the next two heats, which were taken by Williams' brown gelding Hidalgo. There were six starters in this event, the chief race of the day, with Alice Pointer the first choice. She drew the pole and won the first heat by a neck, but the next two heats went to Hidalgo in slower time, Alice Pointer finish- ing second and third respectively in each heat. The black mare Reproachless, of which much was ex- pected, broke twice and finished far in the rear. The next event, the 2:20 trot, for three-year-olds, was easy money for the gray colt Douglas, driven by McDonald, which easily outclassed his field and won in straight heats. The third event, the 2:10 pace, was taken by Ice- land Onward, the third choice. Thornway, the favor- ite, captured the first heat by a head, but could only get third and fourth places in the other two heats. William O., driven by Ed Geers, came in third, barely nosing out the others. The last event, the 2:25 trot, went to Tokio, driven by Dickinson. The first heat of this race looked like St. Peter, but in a sensation neck and neck finish Tokio, which was in with the ruck, drew up on the leader and succeeded in just nosing out the brown horse. The second heat went to Tokio with little trouble. Ed Geers accomplished another of his famous finishes in this heat. With Travelesso far back he succeeded in driving around the others,, and finished second in the heat, just ahead of Pitty Herr. Codero, the favorite, finished fifth. The summaries follow: Pacing, 2:15 class, purse $2,000 — Hidalgo, b g by Warren C. (McDonald) 2 1 1 Alice Pointer, b m (McDevitt) 1 2 3 Major Mallow, b g (Mallow) 3 5 2 Bonanza, b g (Thomas) 6 3 4 Shaughraun, b h (De Ryder) 4 4 5 Reproachless, blk m (Starr) 5 6 6 Time— 2:05%, 2:07%, 2:07y2. Trotting, 2:20 class, for three-year-olds, purse $1,000— Douglas, g c by Todd (McDonald) 1 1 Aquin, b c (King) .• 3 2 Sir Todd, hr c (O'Donnell) 2 4 Flying Feet, blk f (Brady) 4 3 Bertha Leyburn, b f (McCarthy) 5 5 Time— 2:16%, 2:12%. Pacing, 2:10 class, purse $2,000 — Leland Onward, b h by Game Onward (Murphy) 2 1 1 Thornway, b h (Cox) 1 3 4 William O., blk g (Geers) 4 2 3 Aileen Wilson, blk m (Wilson) 3 6 2 The Donna, b m ( De Ryder) 5 4 6 Robert Kernan, b g (Douglas) 6 5 5 Time— 2:09%, 2:07, 2:07%, Trotting, 2:25 class, purse $1,000 — Tokio, gr g by Bellini (Dickinson) 1 1 St. Peter, br h (Benyon) 2 4 Travellesso, blk g (Geers) 5 2 Pitty Herr, h m (Cox) 4 3 Codero, r h (McDonald) 3 5 The Minute Man. b h ( Titer) 6 6 Time— 2:12%, 2:12%. Providence, August 27. — "Park Brew Day" at Nar- ragansett Park brought out a large crowd in expecta- tion of interesting racing. It was thought by the knowing ones that more than one record would be lowered, especially so in the Park Bred Stake, but nothing of the sort happened. The most that has ac- complished by Angus Pointer, the winner of the event, was to equal the record, 2:04, made by Galla- gher in 1904. The fastest field ever entered in any such event started in this race. Angus Pointer 2:02%, Audubon Boy 1:59%, Graft 2:02% and Baron Grattan 2:03%, were all picked to do wonders, but Angus Pointer was the only one of the lot to show his mettle, capturing first money in straight heats. He showed great form, and would easily have lowered the track record for the event, as well as his own rec- ord at Readville last week, had he been extended. The summaries: Trotting, 2:15 class, purse $2,000 — Margaret O., b m by Onward (Davis) 1 1 Tempus Fugit, ch g (Geers) 2 2 Wild Bell, br g (De Ryder) 3 4 Axtellay, b m ( Thomas) ...... : 7 3 Genteel, br h ( W. McDonald) 4 5 Sarah Hamlin, br m ( Packer) 5 6 Marjorie, g h (Cox) 6 7 Time— 2:08%, 2:09. Pacing, Park Brew Stake, free-for-all, $5,000 — Angus Pointer, b g by Sidney Pointer (Sunder- lin) '. 1 1 Baron Grattan, b g (Geers) 5 2 Bolivar, b g (Brady) 2 5 Nervolo, b h (Cox) 3 3 Ecstatic, b m (Lang) 6 4 Audubon Boy, ch h (Gatcomb I 4 6 Graft, blk s ( Spencer) dis Time 2.04, 2:04. Trotting, 2:09 class, purse $1,000 — Lotta, blk m by Guy Thistle (McHenry) .. i 1 1 Beatrice Bellini, blk m (Dickinson) 1 2 4 Jack Leyburn, ch g (McCarthy) 2 3 2 Charlie Belden, br g (De Ryder) 3 4 5 John Caldwell, b g (Geers) 6 5 3 Lake Queen, g m ( Brennan ) 5 6 6 Time— 2:09%. 2:09%, 2:11%. Pacing, 2:13 class, purse $1,000 — ■ Ethan Roberts, b g by Ethan Wilkes (Snow) ... 1 1 Pacemaker, b h (Murphy) 3 2 Johnny Smoker, br g (Cox) 2 4 Gentry's Star, b m ( McHenry) 4 3 Time— 2:09%, 2:11%. Providence, August 28. — The third day's racing at Narragansett Park brought at least one interesting event, the third race, 2:04 class for pacers, requiring four heats, as all the starters were well matched. The event of the day, the Roger Williams Stake, of $5,000, for 2:12 trotters, brought out a larger crowd than either of the first two days, about 7,000 being present. In this race Highball and Sonoma Girl were both entered, and the withdrawal of the latter was a great disappointment to the spectators. Just be- fore the race it was announced that Sonoma Girl was in no condition to race. As was then expected, High- ball trotted away from the field, getting both heats with very little trouble, though Geers' gelding traveled very lame. The feature of this race was the fight for second money between Athasham, Wilkes Heart and Berico, the California horse winning. The summaries: Pacing, 2:20 class, purse $1,000 — Laura Bellini, r m by Moquette (L. McDonald) . . 1 1 Moy, b m (Hayes) 2 2 Margaret, b m ( Honey) 3 4" King Pointer, b m (De Ryder) 7 3 Hand Annie, br m (Carpenter) 4 6 Romana, b m (Neil) '. . . 5 5 Onadonna, b h (Davis) 6 7 Belle Mold, ch m (Proctor) 8 dis Time— 2:09%, 2:08%. Trotting, 2:12 class, Roger Williams Stake, $5,000— Highball, b g by Dr. Hooker (Geers) 1 1 Athasham, b h (De Ryder) 2 3 Wilkes Heart, b g (Estelle) : 4 2 Berico, b g (Smith) 3 S Marecheal, b h (Cox) 5 4 King Entertainer, ch h (McLaughlin) 8 5 Siliko. b s (McCarthy) 7 6 Claty Latus, ch m (Lassell) 6 7 Time— 2:07%, 2:07%. Pacing, 2:04 class, purse $1,000 — Argot Boy, b g by Argot Wilkes (Cox) ..3311 "Kruger, ch g (L. McDonald) 2 1 3 2 Ardelle, br m (Geers) 1 4 2 3 Rudy Kip, br h (Murphy) 4 2 4 d Phalla, b m (Gatcomb) dis Time— 2:05%, 2:04%, 2:09%, 2:10. Trotting, 2:13 class, purse $1,000 — Thornfield, br h by Silverthorn (Benyon) 1 1 Wild Bell, br g (De Ryder) 2 2 Zaza, blk ni (Payne) 3 3 Billy B., ch g (McCarthy) 4 5 The Pacolet, b g (McDevitt) 7 4 Kassona, b m (Snedeker) 5 6 Paul Kruger, b g (Cox) 6 9 Ann Direct, blk m (Brady) 9 7 Chimes Bell, b m (Titer) 8 8 Lucretia, br m (Geers) 11 10 Busy Boy, b g (Clark) 10 dis Time— 2:11%, 2:10%. Providence, August 29. — Ed Geers had things al- most entirely to himself in to-day's races at Nar- ragansett Park, getting two firsts and half of a sec- ond and third money in the three races on the pro- gram. A crowd of 5,000 watched the horses work this afternoon, and though no event was featured every race had its interesting points, especially so the last one, in which a most exciting neck and neck tussle was decided at the very wire, only half a length separating the first and fourth horses in the second heat. Four races were on the pro- gram, but owing to the fact that only two horses were ready to start in the first race the event was called off. The first race, for 2:05 trotters, was rather slow. Wentworth, Emerson MeCargo's black gelding, which holds the world's gelding trotting record of 2:04%, made at Columbus in 1905. was a starter, but broke twice in the first heat and was distanced. A hard struggle was expected between Oro, McCarthy's black gelding, and Dave Shaw's Lillian R., with Turley dangerous, but Lillian R. had little trouble in getting the lead and keeping it all the way around in both heats. Turley and Oro fighting hard for second money, which honor they divided equally. In the third race, for 2:06 pacing class, Ed Geers and his John A. had little trouble to win out. The chestnut was headed only once in the two heats. In the first heat Hal C. led him from the three-quarters mark to the stretch, but at the stretch Geers let his horse go. doing the last quarter in 0:30%. In the second heat Geers led all the way, with Hal C. and Custer fighting for second place. Bob Davis and his gelding trailed along. At the stretch Davis let out, and had his horse not broken he would have landed close to the leader, but about forty yards from the wire Cascades broke badly, coming across the wire last. The summaries follow: Trotting, 2:05 class, purse $1,000 — Lillian R., b m by J. T. Letitia (McDevitt) 1 1 ♦Oro, blk g (McCarthy) 3 2 ♦Turley, b g ( Geers I ) 2 3 Lady Hamilton, blk m (Thomas) 4 4 Wentworth. blk g (McGregor) dis Time— 2:08%, 2:07%. ♦Divided second and third money. Pacing, 2:06 class, purse $1,000 — John A., ch s by Eddie Hal (Geers) 1 1 Hal C, ch g (Benyon) 2 2 ♦Prince Hal. 1.- g (Snow) " 3 4 ♦Cascade, br g (Davis) 4 3 Custer. cL g (Hall) 5 3 SHRDLU ETAOIN 7890$ . .890$. .lp. .v9 zt C %% Time— 2:05%, 2:08%. ♦Raced in hopples. Providence, August 30. — A dreary, cold rain marred the last day's racing at Narragansett Park. The program was featureless, though some good driving and extra heats kept the crowd of fifteen hundred interested. In the last event of the day Snow's gelding, Ethan Roberts, broke almost at the very start and ran away, all but breaking his neck in his mad rush once and a half around the track. Henry S. Jr. took the first race of the day with very little trouble, though pushed somewhat by Composer. The second race went to four heats. Judge Wil- son, the favorite, fought gamely for first money, but had to give way to superior speed and better driv- ing. In this race the fight between Judex, wtio had the speed, and Wilson Addington, driven by Cox, was not decided till the last heat, when Cox outpointed his rival. The summaries follow: Trotting. 2:16 class, purse $1,000— Henry S. Jr., br g by Colonel Kuser (Evans) ... 1 1 Composer, b g (Lassell) 2 2 Prince C, br s (McKenney) 3 3 Doris Martin, b m (McCargo) 4 4 Princine, b m (McHenry) 5 5 Sunline, ch h (Mallett) 6 6 Burma Girl, b m (Clark) 7 7 Time— 2:13, 2:15%. Pacing, 2:08 class, purse $1,000 — Wilson Addington, b h by Coastman (Cox) 5 4 11 ♦Judex, b g (McKenney) 1 2 5 2 Bystander, b g (Hall) 3 1 4 3 Judge Wilson, b g ( Spencer) 2 3 2 d Byron K„ b g (Geers) 4 5 3 d Time— 2:06%, 2:07%, 2:09%, 2:11%. ♦Raced in hopples after the second heat. Trotting. 2:11 class, purse $1,000 — Berico, br g by Palatka (Smith) 1 5 1 Betty Brook, b m (Titer) 2 1 3 Mae Heart, ch m (McHenry) 3 3 2 Silko, b m (McCarthy) 4 2 4 Bonnie Russell, b h (Thomas) 5 4 d Time— 2:10%, 2:11%, 2:10%. Pacing, 2:16 class, purse $1,000 — Moy, b m by Prodigal (Hayes) 1 1 ♦Red Jacket, ch g (Dennis) 4 2 ♦Queen Walnut, rn m (Taylor) 2 4 ♦Arrow, blk g (Coj) 3 3 Ethan Roberts, blk g (Snow) dis Time— 2:09%, 2:11. Red Jacket and Queen Walnut divided second and third money. ♦Raced in hopples. CAVALRY HORSES. Judging cavalry horses in the show ring has al- ways been regarded as more or less of a farce, since most of the prize winners were animals that by no possibility could be used for military purposes under existing regulations. It has remained for Captain Mark Sykes, an English veteran of the South Afri- can war and a son of the man who owned La Fleche, to inaugurate a change in conditions which should make this class not only practical but popular at the horse shows. At one of the minor shows in England a short time ago, Captain Sykes gave the prizes and laid down the conditions for an exhibi- tion of military horses. The entries were first rid- den at a walk without either saddle or bridle, but with a halter, and then were ridden on a trot with- out saddle and with bridle only. Next they had to jump a hurdle and remain under control while a shot was fired by the rider on the horse's back and another shot was fired with the rider standing at the horse's head. The animals had to be handy and en- during and capable of carry three hundred pounds. Another condition was that any horse shown must be soid at $275 if claimed. Captain Sykes said after the show that his object in giving the prize was to afford an object lesson in the kind of horses needed for the English army. In explaining why he had laid down the conditions as he did, the Cap- tain stated that he had in mind the type of horse that was wanted, but wanting, at Bloemfortein. Jackson's Napa Soda is the best hot weathe'- s THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN pnn r_iTM anh irrMMn • I 9 9 9 ROD, GUN AND KENNEL CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT («WW«Wfl«i|WWIW«««WM*M«iH4W«WM*M*WIM«MM«M«MMM««4«M«M' THE WESTERN HANDICAP. [Special Report.] Under the bright skies began the second Western Handicap tournament at Denver. The brightness did not last all of the time during the preliminary and regular events of the program, but it is proper and truthful to say that the tournament began under the most brilliant promises of the weather man. Offi- cers of the Denver Trap Club, acting with the au- thorities of the city of Denver, had prepared the grounds in fine shape. The traps were at the same place where the tournament of a year ago was held — under the shade of tall cottonwoods bordering Berk- eley Lake. An improvement was that the shrubbery of a year ago had been cleared away, fences set back a trifle further, and a generally brighter ap- pearance given the whole ground. For a horizon or sky line .the shooters had the bright blue water beneath, with low lying bluffs across the lake, mak- ing a background in which the flying targets stood out distinct and dark. When Secretary Elmer E. Shaner of the Inter- state Association arrived on the ground he congratu- lated the officers of the Denver Trap Club on the manner in whfch everything bad been prepared for the tournament. All he had to do was to move into his office and get things going. With Mr. Shaner to look after the conduct of the shoot, and Fred Whitney of Des Moines, and Marshall Sharp of Omaha to care for the "office" everything began to move along rapidly with the opening of the pre- liminary shoot Monday, this preceding the regular program, due for Tuesday morning. To the surprise of all, 165 men presented them- selves on Monday afternoon. And to the further surprise of those not knowing the effects of the clear Colorado air on the eye, the general average of marksmanship was very nigh. A gratifying thing to the Colorado men was the good work of George G. Pickett of Denver, who was first on the long list with 98 broken. M. J. Maryott of Fort Collins, a town sixty miles north of Denver, kept up the good work he started at the Grand American Handi- cap. In the day's work he tied with Fred Gilbert, H. J. Borden, J. S. Boa and H. G. Taylor with 97 out of 100. The leader for the day — who is men- tioned at this late place only because the other good men were local shooters — was "Silent Billy" Heer of Concordia, Kas., so near Denver that he might almost be claimed as a native. Tuesday, August 20. — Some of the uncertainties of the Colorado weather were shown during the first regular day of the tournament. Skies that had promised the most kindly of weather were over- cast, and a wind that was fitful and annoying came up as the clouds spread over the zenith. This was not until afternoon, the morning having been fine for the shooters. But with the other untoward con- ditions came a darkness that interfered with shoot- ing, compelling an adjournment before the whole day's program had been carried out. Postponement was rather aggravating, as the start had been ex- cellent— so that it promised less delay than a year ago, when the weather caused the abandonment of a part of the events on the program. Despite the annoying wind and drizzling of the late afternoon, some fine shooting was shown for the many visitors. Squad after squad made high marks until a spectator said, "By golly, I've been waiting here to see a man miss, but they don't seem to know how." Among the surprises of the morning was when W. W. Ridley, claimed by the Iowa contingent, broke 99 out of his 100 targets. His one miss was in the last event of the morning. He was not with- out competition, for F. Howland had also made his 99, varying the program by missing his one target in the first event of the day. • The "old war horses" of the game found something in the air, or, maybe, something in the entertainment afforded the even- ing before, to break in on their work. M. J. Mary- ott and C. M. Powers, who had tied in the Grand American, were away up among the good shooters, but not close enough to hope to contend for first. The close of the day, with twenty-seven men only who had shot all but one event, was with many high marks, in spite of bad weather. F. Howlanl had missed but two of his 160, while John W. Garrett of Colorado Springs, J. M. Hughes and W. H. Heer had missed four each. Ed O'Brien had been going "like a house afire," but had failed to break three of them. Thus the day's program had to go over for com- pletion during the early hours of the next day. John W. Garrett of Colorado Springs took first place in the first day's program by breaking every target in the two events of the next morning, breaking 196 of his 200. Denny Holland played out the re- mainder of his string in such excellent shape that he took second place on 195. F. Howland was un- fortunate, losing four targets in his two events, thus being in the class of those who were third, among the amateurs. The others were C. M. Powers and J. I. Hughes. Ed O'Brien led the professional brigade w; ii 194, which was a tie for third place for tie umteurs. In fact, the amateurs of tie day aver- aged better generally than the professionals. Fred Gilbert and W. H. Heer came out with 193, and W. R. Crosby tied with Chris Gottlieb at 186. Wednesday, August 21. — A brighter sky, with cool air, made the second day a much better one than the first, as far as comport and good sky line for the shooters was concerned. There was also much re- markable work in spots. It was a notable day, as the professionals, who usually finish the season with grand averages, did much better than on the first day. Heer struck a good gait early in the day, keeping it up, and urosby was a close second to him. H. R. Bonser led all the shooters for the day, miss- ing but two in the morning program and but one in the afternoon. A laugh, though it was something serious for the shooter, was caused by the finish in a four-man squad. Up to the last target there had not been a miss, every one having been broken in the nicest way. Then Charles Younkman, secretary of the Denver Trap Club, shot under that last target, thus spoiling a perfect score. Younkman flung his hat on the ground and jumped on it, to the audible amusement of a large crowd. A performance that was hailed as a record for shooting was when one squad went through two events, missing only one target in each. This was made up of F. Arnold, H. Bonser, J. S. Boa, H. J. Borden and J. M. Hughes. These men are all among the best of the shooters, so it was not in any way a freak performance — it was the fine work of a batch of fine shooters. The quality of the work 1 done during the day is shown by the fact that 117 men finished in the morning with averages of 90 and better, and 111 men turned the trick in the afternoon. Variations of a day's work were shown in a num- ber of instances during the day. H. D. Freeman shot well all day, as an instance, hut excelled in his morning work when he broke 99 out of 100. L. I. Wade broke 92 in the morning and went so well in the afternoon that he placed 98 to his credit. M. C. Williams broke 97 in the morning and 98 in the afternoon. J. S. Young secured 97 in each half of the day. W. R. Crosby and L. R. Barkley tied on the day's work with 98 in the morning and 96 in the afternoon. Fred Gilbert found something still wrong with his aim, he losing nine during the day. The evening was marked by a ball at the Albany Hotel, when the wives of the marksmen were given special entertainment. Of course, the men them- selves were not left out of the affair, being per- mitted to dance with their lady friends, but it was really a sort of a reception and good time for the femininity that had journeyed to Denver. Many of the wives of the local men were present to make it as entertaining as possible for the visitors. That they did was shown by the exhausted condition of the shooters when they retired. Preliminary Handicap. — The Preliminary Handicap was contested the third day and the Western went over to the next. Both had bright days as near regulation for Colorado as could be devised, clear skies, cloudless, giving a sky line for a background that brought the targets into pretty relief. The heat was moderate, just enough to make a man comfort- able in his shirt sleeves, and not enough to run rivulets of perspiration down any backs. The Preliminary developed the hottest contest of the tournament. Henry W. Anderson of Salina, Kas., and W. S. Hoon of Jewell, la., "ran neck and neck" a good part of the way, and finally tied for first, with 98 breaks each Hoon did not miss until his fourth event, while Anderson lost one in his sec- ond event and both missed one in the last. On the first shoot-off of the tie each broke 19 out of 20, but in the second Anderson broke all of his, while Hoon missed one. Charles Plank of the professional squad tied the high score, but was not in on the division, as his class was barred. The purse in the Preliminary Handicap was di- vided as follows: H. W. Anderson, $122; W. S. -Hoon, $109.80; L. P. Lawton, $91.50; A. H. Camp- bell. $91.50; M. E. Hensler, $67.50; Wm. Ridley, $67.10; J. Kautzky, $2845; W. D. Townsend, $28.45; J. M. Hughes, $28.45; J. S. Young, $28.45; H. G. Taylor, $28.45. V. B. Netbaway, $28.45; W. Sar- geant, $28.45; Wm. Bowen, $28.45; J. L. Forkner, $28.45; G. Boulier, $28.45; C. E. Younkman, $22.50; C. E. Shaw, $22.50; C. M. Powers, $22.50; B. W. Arnold, $22.50; H. R. Bonser, $22.g0'; H. M. Clark, $22.50: R. Thompson, $22.50; D. Bray, $22.50; D. W. Brezeale, $22.50; E. J. Chingren, $22.50; W. H. McCreery, $22.50; F. Howland, $22.50; J. S. Day, $12.20; E. W. Renfro, $12.20; A. J. Lawton, $12.20; J. Rohrer, $12.20; F. E. Rogers, $12.20; R. Cook, $12.20; C. H. Ditto, $12.20; J. S. Losee, $12.20; W. Munsterman, $12.20, and C. A. Ferguson, $12.20. One hundred targets, unknown angles, $7.50 en- trance, handicaps 16 to 23 yards, high guns — not class shooting, $300 added to the purse, open to amateurs only. In addition to first money the win- ner received a sterling silver tray, presented by the Interstate Association. Yds. 20 20 20 20 20 Ttl W. E. Hoon 19 20 20 20 19 19— 9S [Saturday, September 7, 1907. Henry Anderson 18 19 20 20 20 19 — 98 C. D. Plank 19 20 20 19 20 19—98 A. H. Campbell 16 19 19 20 19 20—97 Ed O'Brien 21 20 20 20 19 18—97 Harold Money 20 19 19 19 20 20 — 97 L. P. Lawton .18 20 20 19 19 19 — 97 B. L. Pitt 19 19 18 20 20 20—97 Max Hensler 18 19 20 20 18 19—96 Wm. Ridley 18 19 IS 20 20 19—96 W. Bowen 16 19 20 20 18 18—95 Wm. Sargent 17 20 19 18 19 19—95 B. B. Nethaway 17 19 20 18 19 19—95 H. G. Taylor 19 18 19 20 19 19—95 Joe Kautsky 18 19 19 19 20 18—95 W. D. Townsend 18 20 16 20 20 19—95 J. L. Forkner 16 20 18 20 19 18 — 95 John S. Boa 20 20 19 20 19 17—95 H. J. Borden 20 19 20 20 18 18—95 J. M. Hughes 20 19 20 18 20 18—95 J. S. Young 20 19 19 19 19 19—95 L. R. Barkley 21 20 18 19 20 17 — 94 W. H. Heer 21 18 18 20 18 19—94 C. M. Powers 21 19 20 19 19 17 — 94 E. W. Arnold 20 20 20 19 16 19—94 H. R. Bonser 20 18 20 19 18 19—94 R. Thompson 19 20 19 19 19 17—94 D. W. King 18 19 20 19 19 17—94 W. H. McCreery 18 20 20 19 16 19—94 C. E. Younkman 18 20 20 19 16 19—94 H. M. Clark 19 18 20 20 17 19—94 H. D. Freeman 19 18 19 20 20 17—94 Dan Bray 18 19 20 19 19 17—94 E. J. Chingren 18 18 18 19 19 20—94 D. W. Breazeale 18 18 18 20 19 19—94 F. Howland 18 19 19 20 18 18—94 C. E. Shaw 17 19 19 18 19 19—94 Geo. Boulier 16 20 18 19 20 17—94 C. Gottlieb 19 17 19 20 18 19—93 R. W. Clancy 18 18 20 18 19 18—93 Jas. S. Day 18 18 19 19 19 18—93 Wm. Munsterman IS 19 19 19 18 18 — 93 J. S. Losee 17 19 17 19 20 18—93 Roscoe Cook 17 19 19 19 19 17 — 93 A. J. Lawton 19 17 20 18 19 19—93 Geo. Maxwell 19 19 17 18 20 19—93 A. M. Hatcher 19 19 18 19 19 18 — 93 Joe Roher 19 16 19 20 20 18—93 F. E. Rogers 19 18 19 20 20 16—93 C. H. Duncan 17 19 17 19 20 18—93 C. A. jb'erguson 16 19 19 18 19 18 — 93 W. R. Crosby 21 18 18 17 20 20—93 E. W. Renfro 18 19 17 20 18 19—93 Fred Gilbert 21 20 19 17 18 19—93 O. N. Ford 19 20 20 19 17 16—92 C. E. Wannamaker 18 '19 19 18 18 18—92 C. B. Adams 19 19 18 20 17 18—92 Joe Barto 19 20 19 18 16 19—92 W. W. Shemwell 19 19 19 18 19 17—92 E. C. Sneed 17 19 18 18 19 18—92 Dr. H. Ainsworth 16 20 18 18 18 18—92 Geo. Timberlake 18 19 17 19 19 18—92 Denny Holland 19 18 18 20 18 18—92 W. T. Alsop 17 19 19 19 17 18—92 Ben Owen 17 18 19 19 17 19—92 C. D. Linderman 18 20 16 19 20 17—92 W. H. Reno 17 19 17 18 19 19—92 Chas. McClintok 16 19 18 18 18 18—91 L. Scott 16 18 19 19 16 19—91 J. M. Wiseman 16 18 19 19 18 17—91 W. A., Stull 17 20 18 19 17 17—91 W. H. McGee 17 19 17 18 17 20—91 Albert Olsen 17 20 19 20 16 16—91 K. L. Egan 17 19 19 18 16 19—91 W. C. Williams 18 20 18 18 18 17—91 Geo. Lewis 18 20 19 18 17 17—91 G. G. Pickett 19 19 16 18 19 19—91 Geo. Roll 19 ±8 19 19 18 17—91 J. T. Skelly 18 20 17 20 18 16—91 T. E. Graham 19 18 19 17 19 18—91 Denny Upson 20 17 18 20 17 19—91 C. Binyon 18 19 19 18 17 18—91 L. E. Edwards 18 19 19 18 17 18—91 L. Watson 17 17 18 20 19 17—91 F. M. Gordon 17 19 19 18 18 17—91 Jno. Roettcher 16 20 16 17 20 18—91 J. H. Lester 16 19 19 17 18 18—91 A. L. Lagger 16 18 19 19 17 18—91 Alex. Merideth 16 20 18 18 18 17—91 Ira Galbraith 16 18 18 18 19 18—91 Dr. Sternberg 17 19 18 20 18 16—91 T. H. Sprague 18 18 16 19 19 18—90 F. R. Patch 17 17 19 19 18 17—90 D. C. Olmstead 16 18 17 19 20 16—90 S. C. Ball 16 18 18 18 18 18—90 E. Beckwith 17 16 18 19 19 18—90 W. F. Cobb 18 17 20 16 19 18—90 A. S. Carrel 16 20 18 19 13 20—90 K. Duncan 16 19 19 16 18 18—90 Dr. Hawser 16 20 19 16 19 16—90 H. W. Kahler 19 20 17 17 17 19—90 M. J. Maryott 20 18 ""19 18 19 16—90 T. A. Marshall 18 20 17 17 IS 18—90 M. Skeen 18 17 19 19 18 17—90 R. A. Austin 17 18 16 19 18 19—90 Adolph Olsen 18 18 19 18 18 17—90 H. Dixon '. . . . 19 16 19 17 19 19—90 Jerry Whitney 17 17 19 17 18 18—90 H. O. Burnham 16 19 16 19 17 18—89 M. T. Miller 16 17 20 19 18 15—89 C. E. Bidderson 16 17 20 19 17 16—89 J. H. Sieverson 17 18 20 '17 18 16—89 W. N. Butler 17 17 19 17 17 19—89 Geo. Bowen 17 18 19 19 16 17—89 Neal McMillan 18 17 18 17 18 19—89 J. J. McCaules 18 17 20 16 18 18—89 Saturday, September 7, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN M. E. Atchison 18 IS 19 17 IS 17— 89 P. J. Holohan 19 18 19 18 17 17—89 R. R. Barber 19 20 IS 16 18 17—89 R. J. Jackson IS IS 17 18 18 18— S9 W. H. Joyner 18 IS 20 15 17 19— 89 R. A. King 17 19 16 18 17 19—89 Dr. C. E. Cook 17 17 17 19 18 18—89 F. D. Copsey 17 19 17 17 18 18—89 H. W. Vietmeyer 18 18 15 20 17 18—88 J. E. Wells 18 18 16 19 16 19—88 L. G. Scranton 18 19 19 19 18 13—88 Geo. K. Mackie 18 18 17 17 18 18—88 Gus Schroeder 18 18 IS 18 17 17—88 A. Sarcander 16 IS 18 19 16 17 — 88 R. H. Myer 16 IS 20 15 18 17—88 F. H. Crahan 16 15 20 16 20 17—88 M. Daniels 16 18 17 19 17 17—88 E. T. Wolf 16 18 19 17 17 17—88 Jno. Garrett 19 17 18 19 18 16—88 R. R. Caldwell 16 19 18 16 18 17—88 J. T. Bringier 16 19 18 17 17 17—88 H. E. Bumby 16 .17 18 18 16 19—88 W. N. Wise 17 18 20 18 16 16—88 Mart Thompson 17 17 18 18 19 16—88 W. E. Van Keuren 17 19 17 IS 17 16—87 Ed Voris 17 15 16 19 18 19—87 Wm. Peck 17 20 15 18 17 17—87 O. W. Culp 17 16 16 18 19 18—87 A. E. McKenzie 18 18 15 19 19 16—87 C. W. Hadley 16 19 18 19 17 14—87 Jno. Pollard 16 19 17 17 18 16—87 Geo. Tucker 16 19 16 19 17 16—87 Jule Selzer 16 IS 16 15 18 20—87 O. Beckwith 16 17 18 16 18 18—87 M. G. Lane 18 20 17 15 16 19—87 W. Humphrey 16 18 16 17 19 17—87 D. Elliott 18 18 19 14 18 18—87 Fred Bell 18 16 14 19 19 19—87 F. A. Weatherhead 19 18 17 18 17 17—87 L. R. Frisbie 18 16 19 16 19 16 — 86 C. W. Lithenbury 18 19 18 13 17 19—86 W. R. Thomas 19 18 19 17 15 17—86 C. H. Stewart 16 18 18 16 14 20—86 E. L. Browner 17 19 17 16 15 19—86 L. I. Wade 20 18 19 15 15 19—86 Chas. Moncravie 17 19 17 14 18 18 — 86 R. Lbring 17 17 16 19 16 18—86 A. R. Keller 17 19 15 15 20 17—86 C.D.Baxter 17 18 15 19 18 16—86 H. S. Mills 19 14 18 18 17 18—85 M. C. Ramsey 18 17 17 19 18 14—85 J. B. Kirk 16 15 19 17 14 20—85 J. D. Proctor 17 18 14 20 17 16—85 J. C. Cory 16 17 18 18 14 17—84 G. A. Burt 17 20 14 16 17 17—84 Dr. J. W. Hardy 17 19 17 17 13 17—83 W. Bowman 16 19 15 18 IS 13—83 E. Hendrick 16 18 17 15 17 16—83 H. B. Hubbard 16 16 17 19 14 17—83 Dr. M. Babcock 16 18 16 16 16 17—83 T. Davis 17 18 20 16 18 11—83 E. A. Everitt 16 14 17 18 18 16—83 Ed Gallup 16 18 16 15 18 16—83 J. M. Sampson 18 18 14 18 17 15—82 F. E. Allen 17 18 12 17 17 18—82 Dr. D. Ramsey 16 18 18 17 14 15—82 E. L. Delbert .17 15 17 16 17 17—82 W. Poffenberger 17 16 18 16 16 16—82 C. B. Ritter 17 15 14 17 16 20—82 M. Thompson 17 14 16 15 18 13—81 J. J. Gish 16 16 13 15 19 18—81 W. W. Turner 16 16 15 16 19 15—81 F. B. Cunningham ...... 18 15 16 18 16 16—81 Joe Appleman 18 15 17 19 11 17 — 79 B. C. Strunk 16 12 16 18 19 13—78 W. B. Carrel 17 19 16 14 13 16—78 F. S. Linch 16 15 15 17 13 18—78 B. S. Russell 18 16 19 14 13 16—78 J. W. Lower 17 16 14 19 14 14—77 Chas. Vogt 16 14 16 14 17 15—76 C. H. Adams 16 16 15 16 14 15—76 W. Stith 16 14 14 16 16 15—75 W. Washburn .■ 16 14 15 16 14 17—76 . W. H. Biebes 16 16 9 17 16 16—74 Dr. Houghwaut 16 16 15 15 13 15—74 C. Palmer 16 14 18 18 16 8—74 Mrs. R. A. Austin 16 13 18 13 14 15—73 W. A. Boettger 16 18 13 16 10 14—71 Geo. Hutton 16 14 15 12 16 14—71 P. A. Burdick 16 15 12 17 13 8—65 E. W. Hawley 16 11 8 14 10 16—59 Geo. Beck 16 14 11 14 9 11—59 E. A. Auen 18 .. 19 17 .. .. — .. J. H. Cummings 18 . . 18 20 . . . . — . . A. H. Hardy 18 .. 16 17 12 . . — . . A. D. Lewis 17 . . . . 16 17 15—. . Rowe Pingrey 17 17 15 14 13 . . — . . J. B. Duncan 17 .. .. 17 19 16—.. Tie, 20 targets — Anderson 19, Hoon 19. Second shoot-off — Anderson 20, Hoon 19. Westerrv Handicap. — The three men who tied for first place in the Grand American Handicap at Chi- cago were entered for the Western. Jeff J. Blanks, C. M. Powers and M. J. Maryott were the three. But the first named withdrew before firing began. His work was the surprise of the tournament, as he fell far below the form shown in Chicago, missing tar- gets in a way that almost broke his heart. Maryott and Powers tied at 97 broke, but the former was out of the contest, being a professional. The lat- ter secured second place. First went to T. E. Graham of Chicago, a shooter who had not made much of a showing in the other days, and who was little considered. He missed one target in the sec- end event, shooting 'em all down straight after that. He . was as much surprised as those he de- feated, as he declared he had not the least idea he could perform such a feat. Nearly all of the men who take part in these shoot- ing tournaments go to the traps in their worst clothes, so that the gathering looks as much like an annual gathering of hoboes as of crack men in the first sport of the day. Mr. Graham was a typical man of the traps, and might have come in off the road in the very garments used on "blind baggage" or wayside freights. His success did not turn his head in the least and he spent the balance of the day in jesting with his friends. Mr. Graham broke 99 targets. C. M. Powers broke 97, and was second. There was quite a school in the next places. After figuring out the results, Marshall Sharp, in, the "office," announced that those making 92 or better would be in the distribution of the money. A peculiar thing about the handicap was the num- ber of shooters who met their Waterloos in the sec- ond event. Many a good marksman, whose chances in the handicap were thought to be equal to those of any other of the entries, fell by the wayside here. Good marksmen missed four and five birds of the twenty. When the tournament had closed and accounts had been cast up — and it may be mentioned here that all shooters received their money within a half hour after the last shot had been fired — Secretary Elmer E. Shaner of the Interstate Association de- clared that he had never attended a tournament where the shooting had been better than at Denver. "If my memory serves me right," he said, "the aver- age here is higher than at any other I ever attended. That, together with the fine weather, and the splen- did treatment accorded by the people of Denver and the officers of the Denver Trap Club have made this a most delightful affair." For general average among the amateurs J. M. Hughes was high with 389 out of 400 shot at; H. R. Bonser was second with 386. For general aver- age among the professionals W. H. Heer was first with 388; L. R. Barkley, H. D. Freeman and Ed O'Brien were a tie for second with 386, and Fred Gilbert was in third place with 384. The purse in the Western Handicap was divided as follows: T. E. Graham, $167.50; C. M. Powers, $150.75; J. M. Hughes, $108.85; Wm. Ridley, $108.85; G. Boulier, $108.85; B. S. Strunk, $108.85; J. L. Forkner, $43.95; R. A. King, $43.95; C. D. Lind- erman, $43.95; A. E. McKenzie, $43.95; H. W. McCreery, .43.95; J. J. McCandles, $43.95; J. S. Young, $43.95; H. S. Mills, $43.95; H. M. Clark, $32.35; J. W. Garrett, $32.35; J. Rohrer, $32.35; G. J. Roll, $32.35; H. G. Taylor, $32.35; A. Miller, $32.35; L. E. Edwards, $32.35; W. Joyner, $32.35; G. W. Lewis, $32.35; C. E. Wanamaker, $32.35; C. E. Younkman, $32.35; C. D. Baxter, $32.35; K. L. Egan, $32.35; C. W. Hadley, $32.35; C. McClintok, $32.35; W. N. Wise, $6.45; J. S. Losee, $6.45; J. D. Cunliff, $6.45; V. B. Nethaway, $6.45; J. H. Cummings, $6.45; J. Kantsky, $6.45; G. S. Mackie, $6.45; N. McMillan, $6.45; Ad Olsen $6.45; W. D. Townsend, $6.45; ff. W. Arnold, $6.45; H. Dixon, $6.45, and F. E. Rogers, $6.45. One hundred targets, unknown angles, $10 en- trance— targets included, handicaps 16 to 23 yards, high guns — not class shooting, $400 added to the purse, open to amateurs only. In addition to first money the winner received a sterling silver loving cup, presented by the Interstate Association. Yds. 20 20 20 20 20 Ttl T. E. Graham 19 20 19 20 20 20—99 C. M. Powers 21 20 17 20 20 20—97 M. J. Maryott 20 20 20 18 19 20—97 W. H. Heer 21 19 19 20 19 20—97 H. J. Borden 20 20 19 19 20 18—96 George Boulier 16 19 19 19 19 20—96 B. C. Strunk 16 19 20 19 19 19—96 Wm. Ridley 18 20 19 18 19 20—96 J. M. Hughes 20 19 18 20 19 20—96 C. D. Plank 19 18 19 19 19 .20—96 H. S. Mills 19 19 18 18 20 20—95 J. S. Young 20 17 20 20 19 19—95 H. D. Freeman 19 20 20 17 18 20—95 L. I Wade 20 17 20 20 20 18—95 H. W. Kahler 19 19 20 20 16 20—95 ' W. H. McCreery IS 19 18 20 18 20—95 A. J. McCaules IS 19 18 20 20 18—95 R. A. King 17 20 19 19 19 18—95 D. W. King 18 19 20 20 18 IS— 95 J. L. Forkner 16 18 20 19 19 19—95 C. D. Lindermann 18 19 19 19 19 19—95 A. E. McKenzie 18 20 19 19 17 20—95 John Garrot 19 17 19 20 19 19—94 George Roll 19 17 19 19 19 20—94 W. H. Joyner IS 20 19 18 IS 19—94 P. J. Hollohan 19 19 15 20 20 20—24 J. T. Skelly 18 17 18 19 20 20—94 Fred Gilbert 21 19 19 19 IS 19—94 John S. Boa 20 19 16 19 19 20—94 Jos. Rohrer 19 20 17 19 19 19—94 C. E. Wannamaker 18 20 17 18 20 19—94 C. E. Younkman 18 18 19 18 19 20—95 George W. Lewis 18 18 17 20 20 19—94 C. W. Hadely 16 19 19 19 19 18—94 C. McClintock 16 19 16 19 20 20—94 A. Miller 18 20 19 19 18 18—94 H. G. Taylor 19 20 16 19 19 20—94 K. L. Egan 17 20 16 20 IS 20—94 L. E. Edwards 18 20 17 19 18 20—94 C. D. Baxter 17 20 17 19 19 19—94 H. M. Clark 19 19 13 19 IS 20—94 George K. Mackie 18 19 17 19 19 19—93 Harold Money 20 19 20 19 17 18—93 Neal McMillan 18 19 F. E. Rogers 19 18 R. W. Clanck 18 18 C. Gottlieb < 19 20 V. B. Nethaway 17 19 Adolph Olsen 18 20 W. D. Townsend 18 20 R. L. Barkley 21 20 W. N. Wise 17 18 J. S. Losee 17 20 H. Dixon 19 IS J. H. Cummings IS 20 J. D. Cunliff 17 20 E. W. Arnold 20 19 Joe Kautsky 18 20 W. S. Hoon 19 18 W. R. Crosby 21 19 Dr. J. W. Hardy 17 19 L. Scott 16 19 R. R. Barber 19 20 O. Beckwith 16 19 B. Thompson 19 20 F. A. Featherhead 19 19 M. G. Lane 18 18 George Timberlake 18 20 W. H. Reno 17 18 R. L. Lawton 18 19 C. E. Shaw "..... 17 .18 Max Hensler 18 19 George Bowen 17 18 G. G. Pickett 19 20 Dr. Hawser 16 19 T. A. Marshall 18 20 Denny Holland 19 19 W. H. McGee 17 20 F. Howland 18 18 H. R. Bonser 20 18 W. T. Alsop 17 19 W. Cook 17 17 George Maxwell 19 19 L. G. Scranton 18 18 Adam Keller 17 19 J. B. Kirk 16 20 J. H. Lester 16 20 A. L. Lagger 16 18 E. W. Renfro 18 20 E. C. Sneid 17 20 B. L. Pitt 19 20 Denny Upson 20 19 E. J. Chingren 18 19 W. C. Williams 18 18 F. D. Copsey 17 18 C. H. Ditto 17 18 J. F. Boettcher 16 18 J. D. Pollard 16 14 C. B. Adams 19 18 F. M. Gordon 17 18 H. Ainsworth 16 19 H. O. Burnham 16 18 A. H. Campbell 16 18 A. S. Carrel 16 17 Mart Thompson 17 18 R. A. Austin 17 18 Ben Owen 17 20 J. E. Wells 18 20 M. Skeen 18 19 J. Whitney 17 16 H. B. Hubbard 16 19 Ed Hendrich 16 17 W. F. Cobb 18 18 E. L. Browner 17 16 W. E. Van Keuran 17 15 F. S. Linch 16 20 W. M. Bowman 16 17 W. A. Munsterman 17 16 Fred Bell 18 15 Henry Anderson 18 17 Ed O'Brien 21 16 Joe Barto 19 18 O. N. Ford 19 17 A. M. Hatcher 19 18 J. S. Day 18 19 D. C. Olmsted 16 17 A. J. Lawton 19 18 E. L. Diebert 17 19 Wm. Peck 17 15 F. R. Patch 11 17 Albert Olsen 17 18 E. Beckwith 17 17 R. J. Jackson 18 19 M. C. Ramsey IS 17 Roy Loring 17 IS Gus Schroeder 18 18 F. H. Sprague IS 16 Alex. Meridith 16 17 Dr. Sternberg 17 18 J. H. Sieverson 17 17 H. E. Bumby 16 18 L. R. Frisbee IS 16 J. T. Bringer 16 16 W. W. Shemwell 19 18 W. R. Thomas 19 17 A. Sarcander 16 18 E. A. Everett 16 19 H. W. Bietmeyer 18 17 J. W. Wiseman 16 17 M. E. Atchison 18 17 W. H. Pogenberger 17 17 O. W. Culp 17 20 L. Galbraith 16 19 T. Davis 17 20 W. A. Stull 17 19 C. W. Lithinbury 18 18 D. Elliott 18 17 J. Seizer 16 15 19 19 17 19—93 19 18 19 19—93 19 19 20 17—93 17 17 19 20—93 17 20 19 18—93 18 19 18 18—93 17 18 19 19—93 16 20 18 19—93 19 20 17 19—93 17 17 19 20—93 19 19 18 19—93 20 19 16 18—93 19 18 17 19—93 18 20 18 18—93 18 19 19 17—92 20 18 17 19—92 17 20 18 18—92 18 19 17 19—92 19 17 18 19—92 18 18 18 18—92 19 17 19 18—92 17 20 18 18—92 17 18 19 19—92 20 18 18 18—92 17 18 18 19—92 17 18 20 19—92 18 20 19 16—92 20 19 18 17—92 17 19 19 18—92 17 19 19 19—92 16 20 17 19—92 17 18 19 19—92 18 20 18 16—92 15 19 19 19—91 18 17 18 18—91 17 19 18 19—91 17 20 19 17—91 17 19 17 19—91 17 19 18 20—91 16 17 19 20—91 li 19 19 18—91 17 18 19 18—91 19 19 17 16—91 18 17 16 20—91 18 17 19 19—91 15 18 18 20—91 17 17 18 19—91 17 17 17 19—90 18 18 19 16—90 15 17 19 20—90 17 18 17 20—90 18 18 18 18—90 15 20 19 18—90 16 19 20 17—90 19 18 20 19—90 14 20 18 19—89 17 17 20 17—89 17 18 18 17—89 18' 18 18 17—89 18 19 18 16—89 18 20 16 18—89 18 17 19 17—89 15 18 19 19—89 18 17 17 17—89 17 17 16 19—89 15 19 19 17—89 17 18 20 17—88 15 16 19 19—88 18 17 17 19—88 20 15 17 18—88 19 16 18 19—88 19 18 19 17—88 16 18 16 18—88 19 17 18 17—88 19 19 19 15—88 16 18 19 20—88 IS 17 17 19—88 17 17 19 19—88 16 16 19 19—88 18 19 16 18— S8 17 19 18 16—88 17 19 16 16—87 16 20 17 17—87 12 19 19 19—87 18 18 14 18—87 17 17 18 20—87 16 16 18 20—87 15 18 18 18—87 19 16 19 16—87 15 19 15 19—87 16 18 16 19—86 17 -18 18 15—86 17 18 16 17—86 19 18 17 16—86 18 17 16 18—86 17 16 16 19—86 16 17 17 19—86 19 16 16 17—86 19 17 17 17—86 17 17 17 19—86 16 18 17 17—86 17 16 18 18—86 20 15 15 17—85 17' 14 19 16—85 15 17 17 19—85 19 18 18 15—85 18 17 17 16—85 16 14 19 19—85 16 13 17 18—84 15 17 19 14—84 16 16 19 13—84 17 11 18 19—84 15 16 19 16—84 16 17 19 15—84 16 17 15 20—83 10 THIS BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 7, 1907. P. A. Burdick 16 15 16 18 17 17—83 B. S. Russell 18 18 13 16 17 19—83 W. N. Butler 17 16 16 18 15 18—83 Joe Appleruan IS 17 15 14 16 20—82 E. T. Wolf 16 15 15 17 16 19—82 Dan Bray 18 17 14 15 19 16—81 C. Bunvon 18 15 18 17 13 16—81 J. M. Sampson 18 19 11 19 18 14—81 W. A. Boettger 16 16 13 16 IS 18—81 George Tucker 16 17 12 19 17 16—81 W. W. Turner 16 17 15 19 16 14 — 81 K. Duncan 16 17 13 15 IS 18—81 R. R. Caldwell 16 19 14 13 17 18—81 C. M. Biddleson 16 17 14 10 13 18—81 J. M. Lower 17 17 16 14 18 16—81 W. G. Sargeant 17 14 16 18 16 16—80. C. H. Stewart 16 14 17 12 19 18—80 W. R. Carrel 17 15 14 16 17 17—79 F. B. Cunningham IS 16 19 15 12 16—78 Charles Vogt 16 IS 14 13 17 16—78 R. M. Pingrev 17 19 16 14 16 13—78 J. D. Proctor 17 17 14 17 15 15—78 C. A. Moncravie 17 15 14 15 IS 15—77 F. E. Allen 17 16 11 16 18 15—76 J. E. Lane 17 16 15 15 14 16—76 C. Palmer 16 15 15 14 17 14—75 C. H. Adams 16 13 14 16 15 17—75 G. A. Burt 17 IS 15 17 18 15—73 M. Thompson 17 15 10 15 15 15—70 Mrs. R. A. Austin 16 14 12 17 13 13—69 Dr. C. E. Cook 17 11 10 17 14 14—66 George Beck 16 11 S 12 10 14—55 W. Humphrey 16 17 11 W W 19— W Ed Voris 17 IS 7 W 16 16— W Lou Watson 17 W W W 16 15 — W Dr. Haugawaut 16 13 16 14 W 15— W W. W. Washburn 16 15 15 13 W 14— W George Hutton 16 17 12 W W 10— W Squier Money-Back Surplus. — The Squier money- back purse amunted to $1,545. and after all losses were made good there "was a surplus of $748.50, which was divided among the high gun amateurs as fol- lows: J. M. Hughes, $82.30; H. R. Bonser, $74.85; CM. Powers. $67.S5; J. W. Garrett, $57.40; A. J. Lawton, $57.40; H. W. Anderson, $57.40; F. How- land, $41.15; H. M. Clark, $41.15; H. G. Taylor. $29.90; J. S. Young. $29.90; W. Williams, $29.90; W. H. Joyner, $22.45; K. L. Eagan, $18.70; Wm. Ridley, $18.70; G. W. Lewis, $7.45; L. E. Edwards, $7.45; F. Weatherhead, $7.45; C. D. Baxter, $7.45; E. J. Chingren, $7.45; W. H. McCreery, $7.45; H. D. Mills, $7.45; C. H. Ditto, $7.45; N. McMillan, $7.45; G. Boulier, $7.45; G. K. Mackie, $7.45;' G. G. Roll, $7.45; L. P. Lawton, $7.45, and D. A. Upson, $7.45. AT THE TRAPS. The Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association fourth annual blue-rock tourney will start to-morrow morning at Ingleside at 9:30 sharp. The program, as outlined last week, is an inducing one, with $500 in added money. "Dick" Reed, than whom there is no more popular or better known sportsman to Coast trap shooters, is at present, we sincerely regret to note, laid up with an attack of serious illness. Mr. Reed is getting along as well as could be wished under his unfortunate affliction. We hope soon to have the extreme pleasure of announcing his complete re- covery, a happy result that we know is anxiously awaited by a large circle of friends and acquaintinces — a list of sympathiing well-wishers that reaches without the ranks of the sportsmen. J. T. Skelly of Wilmington, Del., bobbed up serenely in "Frisco last week, good natured and jolly as ever. Jim stated that he noticed quite a change in the style and complexion of the city. The old land- marks are gone, but in their stead are many new structures and hundreds of others in process of construction. He was a bit puzzled at the progress made in so short a time. He thinks we are in line for a greater city, by far, than ever dreamed of. Last Sunday he helped the boys grass pigeons at Ingleside and then followed up with some high- class blue-rock smashing, just to show what Du Pont smokeless was made for. The California Wing Club's shoot at live birds on the 1st inst was the final club shoot for the season. The schedule for 1907 embraced seven monthly shoots, beginning in March. Two events were shot at each meeting, a 12-pigeon match in the forenoon and a 12-pigeon race in the afternoon. The high gun for the season in the club shoots won a hand- some gold medal. Clarence C. Nauman was the successful shooter out of a total of 84 birds he missed but 2, a very good average. W. E. Murdock and P. J. Walsh were next with 79 out of 84 each, Frank Turner was third high average for the year with 74 birds out of 84. This showing, for a shooter who had practically but one season at live birds, ranks as one of the best made in the history of this club, the oldest wing" shooting organization in the United States. W. W. Terrill scored 67 out of 72 pigeons in six shoots. Tony Prior attended five shoots and scored 54 out of 60. A. J. Webb missed one shoot, scoring 65 out of 72. Ed. Schultz six shoots, 69 out of 72. Dr. E. G. McConnell missed but th ee out of sixty birds for five shoots. W. L. Nielsen Jr. scored 49 out of 60 birds. M. J. Iverson connected with 57 out of 60. In be morning shoot Turner, Nauman, Murdock and Walsh with straight scores divided the purse. Haight's ninth bird, a lively one, spoiled an other- wise well shot score. Nielson's bad luck came with his sixth bird. In the afternoon. Murdock and Klevesahl 12 birds each, divided first and second moneys, the balance of the purse going to Haight, Nauman and Walsh with 11 birds each. Messrs. J. O. Cadman, Will De Fremery and E. Courtney Ford of the Claremont Country Club, E. Hoelle and Mr. Mc- Alpine shot in the various events as guests of the club. The scores follow: Club race, 12 pigeons, $50 added, distance handi- cap, three moneys, high guns — Yds. ' F. Turner 26 12112 21121 22—12 - C. C. Nauman 34 12122 12211 21—12 W. E. Murdock .- 29 11212 Hill 12—12 P. J. Walsh 30 11211 11212 21—12 E. Hoelle** 30 21112 12221 11—12 C. A. Haight 29 21121 21201 12—11 W. L. Nielsen Jr 25 12112 01111 11—11 W. DeFremery** 30 10122 12221 12—11 E. Klevesahl 2S 21020 21122 11—10 J. O. Cadman** 30 01211 22011 11 — 10 W. E. Dugan 27 1221* 20022 22— 9 W. F. Sharpless 24 11110 2122* 22— 9 J. T. Skelly** 30 1*220 20100 11— 7 **Guests. *Dead out. Club race (afternoon), 12 pigeons, $50 added, three moneys, distance handicap, high guns — Yds. Murdock 31 22212 21222 22—12 Klevesahl 27 11111 22222 12—12 Cadman** 30 22122 22111 21—12 De Fremery** 30 11112 12211 21—12 Nauman 34 11122 01111 22—11 Walsh 32 11111 10111 11—11 Haight 29 12111 11201 22—11 Turner 28 22211 12111 0*— 10 Neilsen Jr 2b 1011* 11111 21—10 Skelly** 30 12021 01121 11—10 Sharpless 24 10122 20211 2*— 9 C. E. Ford** . 1112 21— 6 Pool shoot, 7 pigeons, $2.50 entrance. 30 yards rise, three moneys, high guns — Nauman 11121 11 — 7 Murdock 21121 21—7 Ford** 12112 21—7 Klevesahl 11121 11—7 Turner 01112 21—6 Haight 22220 21—6 Walsh 22111 *1— 6 De Fremery** 02212 11 — 6 MeAlpine** 11202 21—6 Skelly** 21202 01—5 Neilsen 00111 10 — 4 Sharpless 00000 20—1 Clarence Nauman keeps his shooting eye in good condition; he landed the high average medal of the California Wing Club in championship form. At the Sunset Gun Club's shoot on the 1st inst. Thos L. Lewis won the Du Pont trophy shoot with 9 out of 10 targets at 18 yards; J. O'Connor scored S. The shoot was inadvertently at 10 instead of 20 targets. The boys let it go at that, however. In the Lewis medal shoot, 10 targets, Taylor and O'Con- nor tied with 7 each. O'Connor won the shoot-off, 8 to 6. The scores in the Lewis medal race, at 10 targets, were: Lewis, 20 yards, broke 6; Taylor, 18-7; J. O'Connor, 18-7; White, 16-7; Holm, 16-7; J. Reese, 16-9; Lastretto, 16-7. The Du Pont trophy shot for at the Owl Rod and Gun Club shoots at Modesto this season was won by John Dale. Dale and Henry Garrison each broke 342 out of 400 for the season. Dale clipped 19 out of 20 to Garrison's IS in the shoot-off and captured the handsome prize. On August 25th Sperry, who had been in the lead from the begining of the series, broke but 85 out of the 100 targets. Dale broke 88, Garrison took 91, making him even with Dale, who had had a lead of three birds in the last shoot, and Frank Rice, the fourth contestant, broke 89. Fred Willet, shooting for birds only, out of 125 targets broke 119. He made a straight run of 24 birds in a 25-target event, missing the last bird out. Willet has broken all the records established there last spring. The shoot of Sunday closed the regular season, but it is likely that another series of events will soon be arranged. Over 30,000 targets were sent up from the club traps this season. The initial shoot of the recently organized Cres- cent Bay Gun Club was pulled off at Venice trap grounds August 25th. The club grounds are in good working order and will be, ere long, better equipped for the contemplated weekly shoots. The scores made were: Chas. Van Valkenberg shot at 90, broke 66; R. Bungay, 90-72; F. Childs. 90-62; W. Penny 70-53; J. Mesner, 50^17; F. Bungay. 80-22; C. Berryman, 80-41; H. Mitchell, 80-39; S. Slocum, 70-48; M. Neison, 20-5; C. Sneaks, 50-.4; Charles Gillen, 70-43; H. R. Hanna, 30-15; G. Burns, 30-11; T. Smith, 30 1.; L. Herzog, 40-21; R. Smith, 50-25. smashers already have been assured by communica- tions received at the club's office from prominent trigger knights of the North and Middle California points, as well as those distributed through the country. The little centers of shooting activity such as the Redlands Gun Club, Ponoma Gun Club, Ontario Gun Club, Santa Ana and San Bernardino gun clubs, Riverside Gun Club, and Pastime Gun Club of San Diego, all of which will be represented, some of them strongly enough to provide a team. The Ox- nard, Hueneme, Santa Paula, Ventura and other up- coast organizations also will be on hand in force late next month. In common with all gun-club tournaments which are of passing interest to the shooters, the Western Club's shoot will be featured by liberal added money. Part of this will be raised by subscription; part by the sale of advertising in the club's official program. It is thought a total of $500 will be given away to the visiting shooters, raised in this manner, and the officers of the club have taken upon themselves the work of raising this amount, which is no small task. It has been decided to hold the tournament upon the well-appointed grounds of the Los Angeles Gun Club near Sherman, under the name of the Western Gun Club. Many are members of both organizations. The Los Angeles club has the grounds, and lacks the active membership. It will add $200. The West- ern club has an enthusiastic membership, but in- complete grounds. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. San Mateo Kennel Club has the proud distinction of holding the first four-point, one-day show in the United States. There was a total entry of 340 dogs, numbering close to 400 entries or more. A pleasing feature of the show next Monday will be the luncheon served by the Burlingame Ladies Club. Wonderland Kennels' crack stud dog, Ch. Dick Dazzler, served August 25th Honey Girl (Tony Boy ex Bird), a fine Boston Terrier bitch, owned by Mr. Stevens. Mr. Francis J. Carolan has been elected a emmber of the board of directors of the San Mateo Kennel Club, and will take an active interest in the com- ing show. Mr. Carolan's entries will embrace Fox Terriers, Irish Terriers and Scotch Terriers. The show at the Interstate Fair evidently is to be a much more pretentious affair than was at first supposed. The best dogs of the Northwest are com- ing, and beautiful solid silver cups are being offered as prizes to the winners. Word has been received by T. S. Griffith that Dr. Kloeber of Green River, Ore., will send his prize- winning Collie bitch, Champion Bo Peep, and Win- nettka Countess. Arthur G. Murphy of Seattle promises to exhibit his Collies, among which are Champion Gallant and Garnet O., and several other prize winners. Dr. Sharpless of Seattle promises to send his well known kennel of Cocker Spaniels. Letters have also been received from Alberts, promising to send a string of dogs. The directors of the dog show are greatly pleased at the donations made by the merchants. They have already received beautiful solid silver cups for the winners. The following prizes have been offered for the best of the following breeds: Centennial Mill Co., cup for best Collie dog; Mose Oppenheimer, cup for best Collie bitch; Washington Cracker Co., cup for best Pointer; Spokane Drug Co., cup for best Setter; Kelley-Clarke, cup for best Bull Terrier; Jack Wilmot, cup for best Boston Terrier; Jones & Dillingham, cup for best Irish Setter; Phoenix Lumber Co., cup for best Cocker Spaniel. TRADE NOTES. Arrangements for the Western Gun Club's trap- shooting carnival of this month are progressing with great rapidity, and a big turnout of saucer- Eastern Handicap Winnings. The Du Pont Company feels well satisfied with the success obtained by shooters using Du Pont smokeless at the recent Eastern Handicap tourna- ment, given by the Interstate Association at Boston, Mass., July 16th to ISth. Mr. D. A. Upson of Cleve- land, Ohio, won the Preliminary Handicap with a score of 94 out of 100 from 19 yards. Mr. Upson used Du Pont smokeless. Mr. H. L. Snow of Port- land, Me., who also used the same powder, tied for first place in the Eastern Handicap with a score of 93 out of 100. The highest score made in the East- ern Handicap was 96, which was made by Mr. W. H. Heer, who stood at 20 yards. The high score in the Preliminary Handicap was also 96, which was made by Fred Gilbert, who stood at 21 yards. Both these gentlemen used Du Pont smokeless. In addition to the above honors first, second and third general averages and the second and third amateur averages were all won by shooters who used Du Pont smokeless. During the tournament Mr. Gil- bert made a run of 130 straight, Mr. W. S. Crosby a run of 126 straight, and Mr. Lester Gorman 97 straight. These three runs were made with Du Pont smokeless. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Saturday, September 7, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 LOTTA CRABTREE. It is some seventeen years since Lotta romped through "Musette" and brought tears to the eyes o£ sympathizers with plaintive "Little Nell," but the sight ot Miss Lotta M. Crabtree patting the horses at the Readville race track last week, vivacious, alert and enthusiastic, brought back recollections of one dainty little actress who has never had a suc- cessor. Nor did the admirer with his memory of the Lotta of his youthful days have to shut his eyes to conjure mental pictures of the diminutive, slender figure with the piquant face lightened by the snap- ping, roguish dark eyes, for the Lotta before him pet- ting the horse who had defeated her own entry, with cheeks flushed with the excitement of racing, had she made a few changes of attire and loosened her hair might have been once more the hoiden of recol- lection. So thought many a man and woman who saw little Lotta last week for the first time in years. For Lotta has not grown old. Could she be per- suaded to return to "Zip" or "Bob" for a night he who as a child had laughed and wept with her might take his offspring and 'show him the favorite of an older generation with perfect security that the representative of the newer period would be capti- vated as was the father in his youth. But no such opportunity can be offered. Lotta, as she has evaded the marks which passing time usually stamps upon the human countenance, as she has defied the encroachment of flying years, has with equal success kept her thoughts away from the foot- lights. Lotta has become a business woman, with a large estate to manage, countless questions of finance to answer daily, investments to determine, and her only interest in the stage now is that of the great public. She turns to the theatre for re- laxation and entertainment, and without any aspira- tions. In figure, to-day she is the same Lotta, girlishly petite, and the golden brown hair has not a strand of gray. There is the sample sparkle in her eyes and the activity of her dancing days. Perhaps if she wanted to she could dance quite as nimbly as of yore. But she does not want to, and never will again, she says. Lotta has settled down to the simple life, but without surrendering one whit of the spirit and enjoyment of action which always made her stage personality so alluring. To-day, in place of public adultation she has her business affairs, her painting and music, her horses, her dogs and her friends, and those friends rejoice in having her care-dispelling companionship. Lotta has lately entered into public attention as an owner of trotting horses, through her purchase of Sonoma Girl, one of the season's leading light harness racing mares. But he who recalls the Lotta of her stage days must not imagine that she has thus developed into a ^'horsey woman," as typified in society novels. The horse, even if it is a $30,000 racer, is more of a pet to her than a commercial proposition. When Lotta talks enthusiastically of Sonoma Girl, as she sits beneath a water color paint- ing of her own execution, her first descriptive is not of the speed of her new purchase, but of the mare's gentleness, intelligence and beauty. After you have heard all the other qualities of the animal the charming owner may casually mention her faith in the winning ability of Sonoma Girl. Miss Crabtree is spending the summer with her brother in a fine old estate on the shore front at Squantum, she having deserted her country place in New Jersey for the harbor resort. Lotta's present domicile is the old Burkhardt estate, which was in its day a model for a luxurious seashore home. The house rests upon the crest at the shore edge of the spacious grounds, with broad piaz- zas overlooking Quincy Bay. If the estate itself is somewhat of a relic of past greatness , the interior of the house has been modernized and tastily fur- nished, among the decorations being some of Lotta's work with the brush. Here, far removed from dust and a throng, Lotta is enjoying herself painting, automobiling and seeing the races, and attending to business as well. Busi- ness must always intrude itself in Lotta's day, whether she will or no, for with real estate rising $1,500,000 in Boston, New York and other cities, she often has to forego the pleasures of the moment for more arduous tasks. But, as the little woman says. "It is not for us to complain of business; we ought to be thankful we have some business to do." Which shows that she is a philosopher. Sonoma Girl is now one of Lotta's chief interests, for she has a purely feminine affection for the mare and wants to see her win because of pure fondness for the horse. When the animal behaved badly dur- ing the two big races at Readville the past week, Lotta, like those who knew the mare, was puzzled, but the fair owner determined to find out where the trouble lay. By dint of perseverance the reason for the extraordinary conduct on the part of the here- tofore steady Sonoma Girl was discerned. "It is all on account of the horse's excellent memory and nervousness," said Miss Crabtree. "We could not understand why Sonoma Girl, so gentle, should break and become so unruly in the races at Readville. You know she is just like a kitten, you can do anything with her. "But we solved the problem. At Poughkeepsie another horse ran into her and her driver was thrown. She was terribly frightened, and now every time she comes to the place on the track corres- ponding to where the accident occurred she becomes alarmed and cannot keep her feet. Sonoma Girl can- not forget her experience, and as she is high-strung animal she becomes excited and it puts her out of action. "I don't know just what we are going to do about it, for she probably will act just like that until the memory of the accident wears off. I have sug- gested taking her off the track and giving her time to forget the experience. Probably we shall do that unless some other way of curing her can be thought of. I am very sorry, for she is a beautiful horse, and everyone who has seen her has admitted that she has the speed. She did finely, never made any trouble on the track until that accident at Pough- keepsie." Incidentally, the disappointment of her mare at the races was allayed by the friendly interest of the crowd in the success of the owner. "Really, I think many of the people were more disapointed than I was," said Miss Crabtree. "Most of them wanted Sonoma Girl to win, and they were so enthusiastic for her that I felt that I was among my old friends. It pleased me very much, for I be- lieve there were many in the grandstand who used to like me when I was on the stage and they wanted my horse to win for old times' sake. I did enjoy seeing the people so eager to have Sonoma Girl do well." Since Sonoma Girl has brought her into prominence again, Lotta is experiencing a sensation which was denied her during her theatrical career, since the snapshot artist was not so highly de- veloped a publicity agent then as now. With the past week Miss Lotta joined the ever-growing army of camera dodgers. ',It is a new experience for me to be snapshotted everywhere," she said. "Here I have gone my way quietly for years and suddenly I find myself the object of photographers. I had been keeping away from as many as I could, when suddenly I saw a woman approaching me with what I thought was a camera box. I started to run, when I happened to recognize my sister-in-law, who that day was wear- ing a gown I had not seen before. You know you can't be always ready to have your picture taken," said Miss Lotta, naively. Miss Lotta was wont to throw the spirit of her personality into her roles, were she playing vixen, hoiden, or were tender sentiment the lines, and to- day in her home she retains the animation of a buoy- ant, optimistic nature. The Lotta of to-day has a charming dignity with all of the engaging man- ners which used to elevate her performance above the mere theatrical. Moreover, the cares of busi- ness have not subordinated the temper and soul of the artist to commercialism. Miss Lotta Crabtree in what leisure she has devotes it to art, music and painting. For society she prefers to gather a few friends about her, congenial companions of similar inter- ests, for she does not care for the company of pur- veyors of society platitudes. So when she is in New York during the winter months she confines her movements to the theatre and to the homes of her intimates. ,,But, first of all," Miss Crabtree says, "I have to be a business woman. Many times I would rather do something else; in fact, most of the time I would prefer to do something else, but business has to be managed, and I have found that the only way to have things done as you want them is to do the work yourself. So I attend to everything myself. I have no secretary even, but read and answer all my correspondence. It is a good deal of work, and perhaps I do not do it as promptly as a secretary would, but I find time to answer all my letters, business and social. "No, I am not a business woman by instinct," said Miss Lotta, as. she confessed to a woman's aver- sion for the details of commercial life. "My mother was naturally fond of business, but I did not inherit her aptitude. I had to have it drilled into me. "My mother did everything for me, managed all my affairs for years and made my investments. When she grew old I felt that she should be re- lieved of her cares. I wished to repay her in part for all she had done for me, so I made up my mind I would learn how. My mother taught me business. It was not easy for her to educate me, but she kept at it until she made me learn. Since she died I have had the full responsibility. "I do not flatter myself that I am competent to give advice, but I have always had confidence in real estate. Real estate seems to be the safest and surest investment you can make, and in a growing community values are bound to rise. City property, located in the path which the municipality is bound to follow in expanding, I believe to be the most ad- visable investment. The growth of New York toward Harlem is evidence of the rapidity of the increase in real estate values, and there must be many oppor- tunities in the cities for prudent investment with a sure appreciation. "I have always been fond of Boston, though I live in New York, because I was born there and because I have a great many close friends in that city. But I have many interests in Boston. I hold some property here, and when I was on the stage the people of Boston were always very cordial. I have always enjoyed coming back here for a stay." Though she did not mention it, Miss Crabtree has been a taxpayer of Boston since the late 70's, when she purchased the Park Treatre Building, later to add to her holdings the adjoining hotel property. 'Do I regulate my business affairs by rule? O, no," laughed Miss Lotta. "Unfortunately I am not me- thodical, and I cannot learn that accomplishment. Every business woman, I suppose, ought to give up a part of her day to her affairs and move with the clock, but I cannot do that. I am attending to business at odd hours of the day, and sometimes it is a dreadful nuisance. "Oftentimes in the morning I have just the right mood for art, and I make up my mind that I will devote the whole day to painting. I have ideas, I am in the humor and I have the artist's passion for accomplishment strongly. But before I get fairly at work some letter comes or some business question comes up and I have to drop my art. By the time •t am through with business I have lost zest for art as far as that day is concerned. You cannot mix business and art, I have found. So now I do not attempt to paint unless I have everything else out of the way for the day, so I may be sure of no distractions. "You see I am pretty busy, though I am loafing this summer, just enjoying the companionship of my brother and sister-in-law. When I have no serious work to do and do not feel like painting I can always turn to music. I used to play the piano a great deal, but nowadays I play for my own amuse- ment. When I want to rest I sit down at the piano, play snatches of melodies I have heard and wander off into improvisation, just idling over the keys, you know. It's very comforting to play just as your mood happens to be. "Music came naturally to me. I have the gift of technique with a very retentive memory, and it was always play for me to study music." "Do you ever have occasional inclinations to re- turn to the stage? ' was the natural query put to Lotta, for it does not seem quite natural to address her as Miss Crabtree. When with her there is the constant fear that you will forget and address her as Lotta, though she does not mind the slip, but accords the privilege as that of an old friend of the stage days. "Not for a single day since I retired have I ever wished to go back even for one performance," an- swers the little woman. "I go to the theatre a great deal and I enjoy it. I love to go, but on the stage, never. I remember discussing that subject with Joseph Jefferson once. Mr. Jefferson told me that he could not exist without the applause of the public. "I have never felt that yearning since I left the stage. I think it is a fine thing to have had the favor of the public, and I look back upon my stage life with gratitude to all the people who used to come to the theatre and who showed that they liked me. I like to remember the good will and the respect they have shown me, but for me the ap- plause of the public is now only a pleasant memory. I have no desire to seek it any more. "My happiest thoughts as I remember the years on the stage are of the fondness of women and children for me. I may say it is with a feeling of pride that I recall the popularity I enjoyed with them. I can say that no woman or child ever came to see a play of mine and was offended. My plays were always innocent, of good moral tone, and it is worth something to be able to say that you kept the respect and admiration of women and children by wholesome methods. "Occasionally I am reminded that there is a new generation now going to the theatre, but the mothers have not forgotten me. Very often I receive a very gratifying letter from some woman who thanks me for the pleasure I gave her, and says she wishes she could take her children to see me now. To have a mother, who saw you when she was a girl, re- member you. and tell you she would like to have her children see that kind of a play is quite a pretty compliment, isn't it? My unknown correspondents have always found me out, but since I bought Sonoma Girl and people were told where I was I have had letters from quite a number who remembered me in the' old days. It is quite like hearing from old friends." "I can enjoy the theatre just as much as if it were a new experience to me," said this little woman who spent nearly two score years before the foot- lights. "But I do hate anything artificial. There is a little quotation which I have carried in my mind for years. It runs: A man is doomed, not for what he believes, but for what he makes believe.' I think that very apt. "I do insist that people shall be sincere, for an affectation is as distasteful on the stage as it is in the drawing room. If I go to the theatre and see an actor or an actress very self-conscious and strain- ing for effect it makes me fairly jump out of my seat and rush from the house. "When I was on the stage I used to throw myself into the' part, and I never studied for effect. I always sought to feel the character I was portraying and then just act the impulses and emotions which that character must have to be consistent. Because of that custom I was not always alike in the same part. I was constantly changing my interpretation of the role. "You know also a great deal of the success of an actor or actress depends upon the mood. Oftentimes I go to the theatre and I know some of the players are not doing their best because they are not in the right mood. That accounts for many disappoint- ments. You admire an actor in one part and when he comes to your city again you go to see him. but come away disappointed. Nine times out of ten 1 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 7, 1907. is because be was not in tbe proper mood to do himself credit, and actors, like other persons, cannot regulate their moods. The artistic tempera- ment, you know, is an uncertain affair. "What kind of plays do I like? Well, that is a hard question, I like so many kinds. All I require is that they shall be cleverly written and well acted, which is a good deal to ask, I'll admit. But I mean I like the serious drama and also the frivolous musical comedv, if the music is tune- ful. "I greatly enjoyed 'The Hypo- crites' and also 'His House in Order.' and I always like to see an ingenious comedy like 'Brewster's Millions.' If it is a comedy I want it clean, and funny because of its situations and bright lines. "Every one enjoys a play with a beautiful atmosphere, like those pro- duced by David Belasco. You take a touching story and present it with faithful adherence to the environment, stage it well, and that appeals to one's artistic sense, you know. The poetic drama always charms me, and by that I do not mean blank verse, but I mean a play that has a fine, fanciful sentiment sustaining it. "Do I enjoy Shakespeare? Yes, of course, there is nothing like Shakes- peare, but I have had most of my enjoyment of his plays from reading them. It is rather rare to find an actor who can do justice to Shakes- peare's lines, read them with all of the beauty of pronunciation and em- phasis. An actor must have the soul of a poet to recite Shakespeare. Lotta had been chatting for an hour and she had not mentioned one of her foibles or fads. As every one who comes before the public in any form must have Miss Crabtree is possessed of one devoted fancy, and it is col- lecting tea-pots. At her home at Mt Arlington, N. J., she has a fortune in rare and artistic creations of this commodity, but her fondness for them is a part of her love of the artistic. Incidentally, it is a part of her scheme of house decoration, for she is constantly on the lookout for some bit of furniture or bric-a-brac which will add to the attractiveness of her home. When abroad Miss Crabtree has picked up many a painting, and next year she is to go over again to see what there is worth bringing home. Lotta shares her affections with horses, dogs and cats, but the canine need not be of noble birth to claim her regard. About her at her summer home are dogs of distinguished line- age, but the favorite is "David Jr." a white, and generally dirty, cross be- tween a Terrier and a Spitz. But Dave has brains and has thus endeared him- self. When he was only three months old he found his way from the north end of Boston to his home at Atlantic, and this accomplishment Miss Lotta tells as an indication of the solid matter inside David's skull. Though Miss Crabtree has quite a stable of trotters, she does not drive herself, principally because several years ago she was thrown from her carriage and does not care to risk her- self on the road behind a horse in the days of the automobile. So she goes about in a motor car to see her horses race, and owns horses just because she is fond of them as pets. "I believe that consideration for the horses requires that trotting races be decided in two heats out of three," she says. "Three out of five is too much for a horse." Until the Grand Circuit season in the East ends Miss Crabtree and her automobile will be seen at every race track, whether Sonoma Girl or any of her string are entered or not. For she enjoys trotting. "Why? Because I know something about trotting, and I love horses," she says. This is a sufficient excuse for her in- vestment of some $25,000 or more in Sonoma Girl. — Boston Globe. MUST DISINFECT FOREIGN HIDES. A ruling made by the Treasury De- partmmt at Washington last week covering the admission of foreign hide importations requires the disin- fecti"a of all foreign cattle and horse hide , except dry hides, arsenic cured, ler to prevent more fully the au of cattle diseases. The order reads: "Representations having been made to this Department by the Secretary of Agriculture of the existence in various countries of diseases of cat- tle, particularly anthrax, the spores of which are not destroyed by means of the disinfection required under De- partment regulations of July 30, 1901 (T. 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A nice line of New Livery: Large, Clean Box Stalls. Special attention paid to boardrhg high-class horses. Work horses for any business for hire at all times. All kinds of country horses for gal" "HOWARD SHORTHORNSM-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. Saturday, September 7, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN ^m W^^J ^^^ Registered Trade Sill* " $ A^ /iT^ki ^^ SPAVIN CURE S SPELLS VICTORY for Cripples and Weak Ones! IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE HOW OLD, SERIOUS OR AGGRAVATED THE CASE, DO NOT GIVE IT UP. Proofs of Contract's Validity. Oatville, Kans., June 13, 1907. This is to certify that I have received in full the amount of $15.00 due me on refunS from the Troy Chemical Co. c*]M>sits. reduces Varicose Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele. Allays pain, Book free. Genuine mfd. only by W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield, Mass. 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She surely looks like a 2:10 trotter. For further particu- lars apply to or address, THOS, A. CAR- ECLL, 184 West Santa Clara St., San Jose, Cal. GOOD STALLION FOR SALE. Young Monterey 2:21, pacing. Can show two minute speed when in condi- tion. Is sound, bay in color, sure foal getter, eight years old. Is sire of Bay Monty, three-year-old record 2:23 on half-mile track. All his colts show speed and are good size. Young Mon- terey is by Monterey 2:09)4, first dam by Waldstein, second dam by Grand Moor, third dam by Norfolk. For price apply to S. COMISTO. Ferndale, Cal. CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — in— HALFTONES AND LINE ENGRAVING Artistic Designing. 141 Valencia St. San Francisco At the Tongues Endl STOCK GET JUST ENOUGH AT THE RIGHT TIME. COMPRESSED PURE 5ALT BRICK5. AND PATENT FEEDER! < ,l\lo wdste.no neglect. all convenience. Your dealer tits it. Write us for the booh. BELMONT STABLE SUPPLY CO. PATENTEES MANUFACTURERS Brooklyn, N.V.. THE BREB PER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 7, 1907 C s s c s e s s c GRAND AMERICAN HONORS AT CHICAGO, JTTXTE 18 to 21, 1907 * * 6 C A * « S 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 C 4 4 4 96 ex 100. First Professional ana tie lor first place in tie Grand Americ^ K^dicap 6y Mnes J. Maryott, Second Amateur (tie) in Grand American Handicap, by T E. Graham, 95 ex 100. Third (tie) in Grand American Handicap. H. E. Poston. 94 ex 100. First Professional Average (tie), L. I. VTade, 99 ex 100. Two out of Five men on the winning Championship Team, J. R. Graham and H. M. Clark. Third (tie) in Amateur Championship. J. E. Graham. 18b ex ^00. Fourth (tie) in Professional Championship, H W. Kahler, 186 ex ioo. THE ABOVE SCOB.ES ATTEST THE STTPEBIOB SHOOTING QUAUTTES OP PETERS FACTORY LOADED SHELLS 9 9 • 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 t«WW«WWW«^WWW«WWW«<<««««««OTW«WW»W««««W^»WWi*^^^^^^^"^K'^^«^K-^:«>«^>^^><^^>***4^^^>4^>-!^***<^^**- WE FOOL THE SUN The ROSS McMAHON Awning and Tent Co. * * * * * * * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. Camping Outfits for Hunting * J and Fishing Trips. * * and Fishing Trips 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. f Phone Temporary 2030. 4 Four more In 2:16 have already been credited this season to "McKINNEY" 2:11% Making his wonderful list still more remarkable. SenSonlw/jou^S'The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. A BECOBD BBEAKXXG PES- FOBMANCE MAJDE BY FEED GILE2HT AITS THE PARKER GUN 97.9 per cent From June 25 to August 0. Mr. Gilbert shot at 2.400 targets and broke 2,351. or 97.9 per cent. Mr. Gilbert also made the following long runs without a miss: Iowa Falls, 177: Boston. Mass., 13": Worthington. Minn., 17S: Audubon, la.. 158 and 96, An unfinished run at Audubon of 96 and the first 85 at Story City without a miss, making a run of 181. This unquestionably demonstrates the splendid shooting qualities of the Old Reliable PARKER GUN. Shoot one and win. Send for Catalogue. N. Y. Salesrooms, 32 Warren St. PARKER BROS., - 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. JAMES A. GROVE (R. R. Syer, 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 for the M. and M. and C. of C. Stakes Developed. Patronage and Correspondence Solicited. LAWRENCE STOCK FARM, Lawrence, Santa Clara Co., Cal. 75 PER CENT OF ALL HORSE OWNERS AND TRAINERS. USE AND RECOMMEND Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy —SOLD BY- W. A. Sayre Sacramento, Cat R. T. Frasier Pueblo, Colo J. G. Read & Bro Ogden, Utah Jubinville & Nance Butte, Mont. A. A. Kraft Co...: Spokane, Wash. Thos. M. Henderson Seattle. Wash. C. Rodder Stockton, Cal Wm. E. Detels Pleasanton, Cai W. C. Topping San Diego, Cal- Main-Winchester-Jepsen Co Los Angeles, Cal. H. Thornwaldson Fresno, Ca.1 Jno. McKerron San Francisco, Cal. Jos. McTigue San Francisco, Cal. Brydon Bros Los Angeles, Cal. Guaranteed under the Pood and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 1219. JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison Street, Chicago 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 Saturday, September 7, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 6ifcl»»»»H»» ^WiWIHi>i»WW»MM>t>HHilbt»a»»M^Wi^W>t(»Wi»lfcl»WW»W»» At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. ' West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, California itiwii^w^wHt>gwwwwwwwwwwwwi<>iwaed. Thoucht It my duty ior the benefit or hordes to recommend your Ointment, lam never without it " This is the genera TexdfCt bv all who [rive Qulnn's Ointment a trial. Koi Curbs, splints, spa vi ns, wind]. utT*.anJ all bunches It is onequaled. Price 31 per bottle at all drugfriste It THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 7, 1907. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots S4■e■**^s■4■4■4■«4■^■4•i■^■^^■*■^■4■4■4■*■*1^t^■*■^■4■i^n^^^■4•l■4■^^!4■4■*■4■4^■4■4■t^■4■^^^^■t■44^■4H44<,^4+mmm4 Bostrn. San Francisco by i "NAME"] WM. F. EGAN, M. R. C. V. S. VETERINARY SURGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner "Webster and Chestnut Streets, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. W. B3GGINBOTTOM LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEER Office With E. Stewart & Co.. 297 Valencia St., S. F. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno, Cal. Write for Terms and Dates. „q C0PAO.4 CAPSULES Saturday, September 14, 1907.] 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. 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. WITH THE CLOSE of the California State Pair at Sacramento to-day the harness horses that have been racing on the California Circuit will divide, some going north to race through the North Pacific Circuit and others going south, where Fresno, Tulare, Hanford and Bakersfield have formed a circuit of county fairs that promises to be visited by large crowds of people. The circuit has been a most success ful one, the racing having been excellent, the time so fast that several records have been broken, while the attendance has been large at nearly every meet- ing. No particularly sensational trotters have been developed during the six weeks of racing thus far held, the only horse that has shown himself capable of beating 2:10 being Coronado 2:09%, that had no races, but trotted in 2:07% and 2:07% at Santa Rosa and Woodland in an advertised effort to beat 2:05. The pacers, however, have furnished several sensa- tions. Sir John S., a magnificent big stallion by Diablo 2:09%, has won every race in which he has started and now holds a record of 2:04%, the fastest time ever made in a regular purse race on the Coast. He has won five races and lost but one heat. The mare Inferlotta, a daughter of Infema 2:15%, son of Diablo, has also made a phenomenal showing. Starting at Salinas she was beaten in straight heats, taking second money; at Pleasanton she won two heats of her race, both in 2:07%, and was then beaten for the race, but since then, at Santa Rosa, Peta- luma, Woodland and Sacramento she has won in straight heats, and at Santa Rosa reduced her record to 2:04%, and is the fastest green pacer of the year, as she never started in a race before 1907. Besides these two sensational pacers, one a son and the other a grand-daughter of Diablo, two of the get of the great Searchlight 2:05% have been very much in the limelight. Ray o'Light, winner of the two- year-old pacing division of the Breeders' Futurity, took a record of 2:13%, the fastest time ever made by a two-year-old in a race on this Coast Aerolite, a three-year-old son of Searchlight, paced to a rec- ord of 2:11% in a race, and in a public trial paced a mile in the wonderful time of 2:05%. The stallion Zombro 2:11 has furnished another sensational three- year-old pacer in his unsexed son Hymettus, who won the Breeders' Futurity for pacers of his age and took a record in the race of 2:08%, the world's record for his age and sex. Several new pacers have entered the 2:10 list on the circuit. In addition to Sir John S. 2:04%, Inferlotta 2:04%, and the three- year-old Hymettus 2:08%, the California races this year have produced Jonesa Basler 2:05% by Robert Basler, Mona Wilkes 2:06% byDemonio, and Copa de Oro 2:07% by Nutwood Wilkes. Six new 2:10 pacers in six weeks' racing, all bred and foaled in Califor- nia, besides Mandolin 2:10, a Montana bred horse. It is a record that cannot be excelled in any section of the Union, nor by any one State. Some of the best of these pacers will start next week in the $5,000 race offered by the Oregon State Agricultural Society for pacers of the 2:09 class. Inferlotta is not entered in this event, but Copa de Oro 2:07% is, and if he reaches Salem in good shape he should give Sir John S. the race of his life. CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR. Big Success Being Made of State's Annual Exposition. Good Harness Racing and no Betting. THE PERFORMANCES of the get of Searchlight 2:03% in California this year have attracted much attention to that stallion, and were he brought back here for the stud season of 1908 there is on doubt but he would be liberally patronized. The California State Fair is drawing big crowds this year and will doubtless prove a success finan- cially as well as otherwise. It opened on Monday, September 2d, the week during which the National Irrigation Congress met at Sacramento, with the finest pavilion exhibit seen at the Capitol City in years. There was a very large crowd in attendance all the first week, there being three thousand dele- gates to the Irrigation Congress with their families and friends present. The regular race program began on Monday, Sep- tember 9th, and the crowd was the largest seen on the track on an opening day for years. Two races were on the program, both being won with ridiculous ease in straight heats. The first event was the Occident Stake for three- year-old trotters. Its value this year was $2,335, of which over $1,500 went to the winner. There were but four starters in the race, as fol- lows: Geo. Warlow's bay colt Nogi by Athablo, dam Cora Wickersham by Junio, driven by Schuyler Wal- ton. Mrs. L. J. Hastings' black filly Lady H., - by Coronado, dam Lady Gossiper by Gossiper, driven by W. G. Durfee. Judge Thos. H. Brents' bay filly Reina del Norte by Del Norte, dam Laurella by Caution, driven by Fred E. Ward. Frank H. Burke's bay colt Mogolore by Iran Alto, dam Lady Bel Isle by Eros, driven by Pat Davey. Mr. Warlow's Nogi was conceded to have the race at his mercy, and that gentleman very gener- ously agreed not to distance any of the starters, unless it was necessary in order for Nogi to win. The race needs no description. It was the cheapest Occident ever seen, and Walton had hard work keep- ing his colt back so that the others would not get the flag. As Nogi can certainly trot a mile in 2:12 and only trotted the first quarter of the first heat in 39 seconds and the mile in 2:31%, some idea of his class over the others can be formed. The re- maining two heats were a little but not much faster than the first, and won just as easily. Durfee, with Lady H., and Ward, with Reina del Norte, had quite a contest for second money, but the former was steady in the stretch, while the latter broke in each heat and the Lady H. secured the place. Had there been anything in the race to have forced Nogi to trot at his speed a new record for the stake would doubtless have been made. The second race on the program was the 2:20 class pace for the good purse of $2,000. Only four horses started out of an original entry of nineteen. The four pacers were Inferlotta, Copa de Oro, Pilot and Explosion. The first named, on her races through the circuit, was picked to win, but it was thought Copa de Oro could give her a better race than he did. In the first heat Inferlotta paced the mile in 2:06%, reducing the track record nearly four sec- onds, and she was going easy at the finish. Durfee brought Copa de Oro up in the stretch and tried to give the mare a race to the wire, but she stepped away from him and Durfee, finding it was no use, let her have it. Copa de Oro beat Pilot as easily as Inferlotta beat him, and Explosion was last. The horses finished in the same order each heat and the money went to them in that order. In the sec- ond heat, which was in 2:09%, Inferlotta stepped the last half in 1:02%, showing that the little mare has not gone back any in her form and has all the speed she has been credited with having. The track is much improved over last year, and while it could not be considered as fast as the Woodland track, was in excellent shape. A three-quarter-mile running race and an eighth dash for ponies filled out the program. In the judges' stand President Ben Rush of the Board of Directors presided, assisted by Directors H. A. Jastro and Fred L. Martin. Ed R. Smith acted as starter and announcer, J. F. Bronner as clerk of the course and Vet Tryon and A. Lyndon were the timers. O. A. Bianchi started the running races. The summaries: Trotting, Occident Stake, for three-year-olds, value $2,335, of which $1,573 to first, $586.50 to second and $195.50 to third— Nogi, b c by Athablo-Cora Wickersham (Wal- ton) 1 1 1 Lady H„ blk f by Coronado (Durfee) 3 2 2 Reina del Norte, b f by Del Norte (Ward) ..233 Mogolore, b c by Iran Alto (Davey) 4 4 4 Time— 2:31%, 2:27%, 2:26. Pacing, 2:20 class, purse $2,000 — Inferlotta, b m by Interna (Hewitt) 1 1 1 Copa de Oro, b s by"Nutwood Wilkes (Dur- fee) 2 2 2 Pilot, ch g by Abottsford Jr. (B. Walker).. 3 3 3 Explosion, b m by Steinway (Ward) 4 4 4 Time— 2:06%, 2:09%, 2:12%. Second Day. While the crowd was not as large on Tuesday, the grandstand was nearly h.ied, and some good racing was enjoyed. The first race was the 2:14 trot, in which four horses came to the post.. In the first and second heats North Star took the pole and main- tained his lead to the wire, Oveta being second the first heat, and Vallejo Girl second the next time. In the third heat Ward caught Whitehead napping a little and beat North Star to the wire with Oveta, but in the next North Star won rather easily by six lengths. The 2:12 pace was a renewal of the contest be- tween this class at Woodland, the field being identi- cal. At Woodalnd Jonesa Basler took the first heat and then tired, Mona Wilkes taking the next two and Mandolin the next three. That race was the first Ben Walker had ever driven Jonesa Basler, and he said it would do the old stud good, and he would be a better horse at Sacramento, which he was, as he won in straight heats in fast time for the track, Mona Wilkes taking second money and Queen Pomona third. The first heat Basler beat Mona Wilkes three lengths, led her two lengths at the wire in the second heat and in the third, which was a duel between the two all the way, the stallion finally won by three lengths. After a three-quarter-mile running race had been decided a comedy feature was put on in the shape of a mule race, with four starters. The conditions were that the mules were to be driven on a walk the first quarter, to be trotted the second quarter and to run the rest of the way. This race furnished a lot of fun and was won by Jake Martin's Bearcatcher. The summaries: Trotting, 2:14 class, purse $800 — North Star, b gby Nutwood Wilkes (Whitehead) 1 1 2 1 Oveta, b m by Caution (Ward) 2 4 1 2 Vallejo Girl, b m by McKinney (Davey) .3 2 4 ro Marvin Wilkes, b s by Don Marvin (Mas- tin) 4 3 3 ro Time— 2:14, 2:13, 2:14%, 2:15%. Pacing, 2:12 class, purse $800 — Jonesa Basler, br s by Robert Basler (B. (Walker) 1 1 1 Mona Wilkes, b m by Demonio (Sutherland) 2 2 2 Queen Pomona, b m by Pomona (Ward) ..433 Mandolin, b g by Alcone (Mosher) 3 4 4 Memonia, b m by Demonio (Hoy) 5 5 5 Friday, ch g by Monroe S. (Davey) 6 6 dis Time— 2:09%, 2:10, 2:10%. o PARK DRIVING CLUB. The second days racing of the series of six to decide the winners of three beautiful cups, took place at the stadium in Golden Gate Park on Monday afternoon last. The track was in good condition but a cold wind blew and the time was not so fast as at the previous meeting. There was a good at- tendance and the sport excellent throughout. The summaries: Trotting, class D — Emma Smalley, b m (G. E. Erlin) 1 2 1 McKinney Belle, b m (F. J. Kilpatrick) 2 1 2 Lady Smedley, b m (W. Smedley) 3 3 Director B., b g (E. Stork) 4 4 Time— 1:53, 1:52%, 1-51. Trotting, class B — Lady Washington, ch m (F. W. Thompson) . . 1 1 Reina Directum, blk m (S. Christenson) 2 2 Moffat D., b g (G. E. Erlin) 3 3 Lady McKinney, b m (F. J. Kilpatrick) 4 4 Time— 1:47, 1:48. Free for all; mile — Vic Schiller, b g (Albert Joseph) 1 1 Major Cook, b g (D. E. Hoffman) 2 2 Time— 2:24, 2: IS. Trotting, class C — Clipper W., blk g (F. J. Kilpatrick) 1 2 1 Lady Nell, blk m (M. W.Herzog) 2 12 Time— 1.56, 1:47, 1:48%. Pacing, special race — Satinwood. b g (F. E. Booth) 1 1 Jim Chase, b g (T. F. Bannon) 2 2 Time— 1:45%, 1:42%. o ANOTHER GOOD DAY AT VALLEJO. The San Francisco Driving Club, whose meeting at the Vallejo track on Monday, September 2d, broke all records for attendance at that track, held an- other excellent meeting on Monday, September 9th, and another very large crowd turned out to see the sport, several hundred going up from San Francisco. The races were started by W. J. Kenney, who is getting quite a reputation as a wielder of the flag. He does not permit long scoring and gets his fields away well. The events were run off in excellent style, and the races were over before 5 o'clock. The citizens of Vallejo, appreciating the efforts of the club to provide high class harness racing, presented the club with a triangle. The races resulted as follows: 2:12 class — George Perry won in straight heats, Charley J. second. Little Dick and Ring Rose tied for third place. Time, 2:13, 2:13. 2:17 class — Derroll won two straight heats, Eden- vale second, Direct Steinway third. Time, 2:19, 2:22. 2:20 class — Sidney B. won in straight heats. Prince H. second, Charley B. third. Time, 2:17%. 2:lSy2. 2:40 class — Lady Irene won in straight heats, Gol- den Buck second, Darby third. Time. 2:27, 2:33. Special race for Solano county horses — Smith won, Glenall second, Esther B. third. Time, 2:23, 2:22. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 14, J.957. WOODLAND'S GREAT MEETING. Sir John S. Breaks Coast Record — Hymettus Wins Three Fastest Heats by Three-Year-Old. and Aerolite Equals Klatawah's Time. When the scratches were all in on Wednesday afternoon for the second day's program of tbe Wood- land meeting it was seen that there was but one race left on the card, the 2:12 pace, which had six horses remaining. Manager Spencer tried to get up a couple of specials, but could only secure four pacers for one race and the card looked very "skimpy" to the horsemen, as Mona Wilkes seemed to have the 2:12 pace at her mercy in her own time, and the wise bettors (who are always ready to give odds that they can pick the winner) said Henry Helman's mare nutwood Princess could take the special in straight heats. — orsemen propose, but horses dispose, and when the races came off on Thursday afternoon both favorites met defeat, and when the sport was over those present (and there was a goodly crowd) had seen one of the best day's racing ever held anywhere. When the 2:12 pace was called Mona Wilkes sold favorite over the field at >i0 to $6. Ben Walker was up behind Jonesa Basler for the first time and it was noticed that the Hanford horse moved more like a race horse than ever before. Walker had taken his check off and the stud seemed to have a better way of going and more speed. A good start was made and with the liorses pretty well bunched Mona Wilkes led at the head of the stretch by a length, with Jonesa Basler second. There was a hot fight to the wire and when about thirty yards from tbe finish Mona Wilkes broke and Chadbourne failed to pull her to her gait, as the rules prescribe. The mare was first at the wire in 2:05%, but the judges gave the heat to Jonesa Basler, whose time was 2:05%, Queen Pomona finished third and Man- dolin was fourth in 2:08%. The time given Jonesa Basler was a new record for Woodland track, and called for much applause when it was announced. The next two heats went to Mona Wilkes pretty handily in 2:07 and 2:08%. Jonesa Basler tiring badly, as he was in no shape for such fast time. It was thought the race would end in the fourth heat, but the heat winners were both pretty tired, and Ed Mosher, who was driving the game pacer Mandolin, found they were coming back to his gait, and he made a splendid drive with his father's horse, carrying Mona Wilkes to a break in the stretch and winning the heat in 2:10%. The fifth heat was won by Mandolin in 2:10, and the sixth and last in 2:12, making the race one of the best of the meeting. Mr. Mosher senior said he did not think Mandolin could possibly have won had Mona Wilkes taken the first heat, as she would have made it three straight. She is much faster than the Alcone geluing. Split heats, he said, was Mandolin's strong suit, however, and the horse proved it. We have not looked up the statistics, but this is probably the fastest six heat race ever paced in California, the six heats averaging a little better than 2:07. Mandolin, the winner, was bred by Mr. C. X. Larrabee of Montana, and was driven in this race by Ed Mosher. who handled him admir- ably. The next race was a special, in which four horses started- Ora Wright of Davisville had entered his handsome bay pacer Mona Rose, and secured the services of Sam Hoy to drive him. Henry Helman named his green pacing mare Nutwood Princess by Prince Nutwood, and the bettors made this mare a favorite. Cal Rodriguez entered the very hand- some black horse Joe Robin, and Carey Montgomery named bis Diablo mare Chiquita. It was though: that this race would go to Nutwood Princess in straight heats with the time not better than 2:16. The race was a surprise to everyone, unless it was the owner of Mona Rose, and he did not back his mare to any extent. Hoy took Mona Rose out in front and won in straight heats. The first heat Nutwood Princess was the contender, but Joe Robin was second in the nekt two. Mona Rose paced the third heat in 2:13%. and Hoy remarked that a mile in 2:10 was probably within his reach. He had never driven the horse before and was surprised at the speed he displayed. These two races made a splendid day's sport and the crowd went home highly pleased with it. Sir John S. Takes Coast Record. On Friday the announcement that Sir John S. would start in the 2: OS pace, and would have to go the race of his life to win, brought out a tre- mendous crowd, the Woodland stores all closing for the afternoon to give everyone a chance to see the event. The race proved the most sensational event of the circuit. Vance was confident he could win with Sir John S., but the track was in such perfect condition and the day so ideal that he feared too low a record. He was almost tempted to scratch his horse the night before, but finally came to the wise conclusion that the record would not injure the son of Diablo either for racing or selling purposes, while it would only help him as a stallion. In scoring for the word Sir John S. made several breaks in his anxiety to get away, but did not show any irritability, returning for the next score quietly and acting well when given his head. The first heat 1 e took the lead at the first turn and was closelj followed by Gerrety with Miss Georgie. The first quarter was in 31 seconds, the half in 1:02, the *• Iree-quarters in 1:34%, and the last quarter in 30i4 seconds, making the mile in 2:04%, the fastest mile ever paced in a regular race on the Pacific Coast, lowering the time made by Inferlotta at Sania Rosa this year a quarter of a second. Miss Georgie was beaten not over a length and paced the heat in 2:05 or better. Gerrety made a great drive with the mare, but Vance's stallion held her safe all the way and at the finish. When the time was hung out there was great cheering, and Wood- land's claim to the fastest track on the circuit had been proven. In tbe second heat Sir John S. again took the lead and kept it. He reached tbe quarter in 0:31%, the half in 1:02%, the three-quarters in 1:35 and in- creasing his speed paced the last quarter in 29% sec- onds, making the mile in 2:04%, equalling the time made by Inferlotta in her second heat' at Santa Rosa. In this heat there was quite a battle for second position, Ben Walker bringing Delilah up with a rush and beating Miss Georgie a half length for the place. They made the mile in 2:06 or bet- ter, being two or three lengths behind Sir John S. In the third heat Sir John reached the quarter in 32 seconds, the hah' in 1:03%. the three-quarters in 1:25% and then fairly flew the last quarter in 29% seconds, reaching the wire in 2:05%. pacing the fastest three heats that have been paced west of the Mississippi tais year. He finished strong and game and could have gone faster if necessary. The real battle of the race was between Delilah and Miss Georgie for second money. Walker and Gerrety, two of the best reinsmen in the country, drove for everything there was in their horses, and at the wire Delilah had half her head in front of the ..iCKinney mare. They were timed in 2:06%, and this was the slowest heat Miss Georgie had gone in the race, so some idea of her speed and gameness may be had from the race she put up. Walker de- serves great credit for beating her with Delilah for second money and few other drivers could have done it. After the second heat of this race Bruce Strong drove Diablo 2:09%, sire of Sir John S., on the track, and the horse was introduced to the crowd by Announcer Ed bniith. Diablo was foaled in the spring of 18S9, and consequently is now in his nineteenth year. He took his record as a four-year- old over the Woodland track, when he beat W. Wood. Eclectric and Plunkett in the free-for-all pace for a purse of $700. The grand old stallion is in fine condition, being round as a barrel, carries plenty of flesh, and but for a slight sway in his back would never be suspected of being more than ten years old. He walked on the track as proud as a peacock, and was received with great applause. Another record breaking performance, although not as sensational as that of Sir John S.. was fur- nished the large crowd by the Zombro three-year- old pacing gelding Hymettus, whose heat in 2:08% at Santa Rosa made him the fastest pacer of his age and sex in the world. He was entered at Wood- land in the same class and the horsemen all con- sidered that James Marshall's colt Aerolite would make him reduce his Santa Rosa record to win. Mr. Marshall, who is not a man of very large for- tune, desires to sell Aerolite. He is of that sterling sort of men, however, who would not be guilty of having his horse pulled under any circumstances and consequently did the right thing in scratching him, as he had been advised by some of the most astute horsemen in the country to keep Aerolite in the 2:12 class if he wanted lo get the top price for him. The scratching of Aerolite was a disappoint- ment to the people, but Hymettus gave them a per- formance that was of the sensational order. He won the race in straight heats as he pleased over Jo- sephine and Beulah, but stepped his miles in 2:13%, 2:10% and 2:09%, the fastest race ever made by three-year-old pacers on the Coast, and the fastest third heat ever paced by a three-year-old. John Quinn. who has trained and driven him in all his races this year, believes he could have stepped the last mile in 2:06 or 2:07 very handily, and his opinion was shared by all who saw the gelding perform. One of the most remarkable performances, how- ever, was the last half of the second heat by the filly Josephine. Hymettus reached the half in this heat in 1:08% and then stepped the last half in 1:02. Josephine was at least three lengths behind Hymettus at the half and was less than two lengths behind him at the finish, and was separately timed the last half in 1:01%. She is a very handsome and elegantly gaited filly and is owned by William T. Russell of San Bernardino. She took a record of 2:20% at Petaluma this year, and the Woodland race was the third in which she had ever started. She is by Zolock 2:05%. Saturday, the fourth and last day of the meeting, saw another good crowd present. Three races were on the card, all resulting in the hottest kind of con- tests. At a meeting where so many sensational miles were paced it was not expected that another and a greater than all would be witnessed the last day. but the three-year-old colt Aerolite furnished it. He was being worked out in the afternoon by Mr. James Sutherland, owing to the fact that Fred Chad- bourne, the colt's regular trainer and driver, was sick in bed. The instructions of Mr. Marshall, the owner, were to give Aerolite a fast mile, but while no announcement w-as made of it, the timers and the judges, in addition to nearly every owner of a timing watch present, w-ere ready for the trial. After wanning the colt up Mr. Sutherland started him away all alone and not even having a whip in his hand. Chadbourne had told him that if he would take the colt to the half in 1:05 he would come home in a minute. Mr. Sutherland drove him to the half a little faster than that and then spoke to him. Aerolite paced the next quarter in 30% sec- onds and the last in exactly the same time. Suther- land's watch stopped at 2:04%, and one of the regular timers had the same figures. Mr. Marshall's watch made the mile in 2:05%, and he requested Mr. Smith to announce that time for the mile, so there would be no question about it The writer consulted several horsemen who timed the wonder- ful mile, and the slowest any of them except Mr. Marshall caught it was 2:05%. Mr. Sutherland sat motionless in the sulky the entire mile and only clucked to the colt once when nearing the wire, when he increased his speed and seemed to have much more left. Aerolite was undoubtedly capable of a mile in 2:03 that afternoon. Searchlight 2:03%, his sire, paced a trial mile at Los Angeles in 2:06% when a three-year-old, and this son of the great race horse is undoubtedly a faster colt. He is a big, strong fellow and if there is a two-minute horse in this country he is one. The first race of the day was the two-year-old trot in which there were five starters. The race was between Katalina. owned and driven by J. W. Zibbell. and the filly Idolway, driven by I. Mosher. Both heats were very closely contested by the two youngsters, and they finished under the whip, with Idolway only nosed out. In the second heat it seemed as though both swerved in the stretch from being tired, and it looked for a moment as if a col- lision would result, but Mr. Mosher pulled his filly out and avoided it by a hair's breadth. Katalina did not trot within a second of her Santa Rosa rec- ord, but she was ailing with pinkeye for several days after that race and was not in the best of condition. The special pace was a two-in-three affair, and gave Cal Rodriguez the opportunity to land a win- ner in Fred W., a good looking pacer by Robin. After Ed Mosher had won the first heat with the black colt Radium, by Stoneway, in 2:15. Rodriguez took the next two with Fred W. in 2:14% and 2:15. The race was a close one. with a contest in every heat. The 2:24 class trot for a purse of $1,000 brought out six fine looking trotters in Era (the favorite). Fresno Girl, Yolanda, Dredge, Berta Mac and Kin- ney Rose. In the first heat Fresno Girl went to the front and was never headed, although Yolanda made her trot pretty fast through tne stretch to win. Fresno Girl repeated the same thing in the next heat, but Era was the contender at the finish and a very close one at that. These two heats were in 2:10%, the fastest time made in a trotting race on the Coast this year, and the fastest ever made in the. 2:24 class on the Coast Era, off fourth, trotted the heat in 2:10. In the third heat Will Durfee. driving Dredge, cut over to take the pole on the first turn and in- terfered with both Berta Mac anl Fresno Girl, caus- ing both to break. Era. who had not made a break this year in any of her races, hooked up with Dredge for a horse race, and they furnished one that will long be remembered. They trotted like a double team through the stretch, being urged to their best efforts, and when the wire was reached everyone thought it was a dead heat. The judges, however, took into consideration the interference on the first turn and gave the heat to Era. and placed Dredge last. The time was 2:12%. Era took the next heat from Dredge in 2:14%. and when the drivers dismounted they were told by Starter Stevens that they would have to be on the track again in twenty minutes to finish the race before sundown. They came on the track at the appointed time, but before they could be given the word, the sun sank behind the horizon, and the judges declared the race ended as they stood. Era getting first money, Fresno Girl second, Yolanda third and Dredge fourth. This ended one of the best meetings ever held on the Coast. AUCTION DATES SET. Fred H. Chase & Co. have the following dates for auction sales of horses: October 14th — Combination sale of fifty head of standard bred stallions, mares and geldings. November 2d — Standard bred horses from farm of H. Brace. Santa Clara. December 2d — Thoroughbreds from Orntondale Stock Farm. December 10th — Thoroughbreds from Antrim Farm (Estate of James Kerr). The Salinas Journal says: W. H. Williams, at the Salinas race track, has receivedTroni Mr. Waters of Watsonville a handsome three-year-old colt, one of the last crop of colts by the dead sire. Boodle 2:12. The colt is a trotter and showed 2:40 sneed for a quarter the first time he was jogged. W. S. Train came over from 'Santa Cruz Sunday and took back with him Monday the champion two-year-old pacer Ray o'Light 2:13%. He will he given a couple of months' rest and then returned to Charles White- head to train again. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. _aturday, September 14, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN WOODLAND SUMMARIES. WEDNESDAY, SEFTEMBER 4. Trotting, 2:27 class, purse $500 — Era. b m by Zombro (Williams) 1 1 J- Dredge, ch g by James Madison (B. Walker) . . 2 2 3 Yolanda, b m by MeKinney (Davey) 3 3 2 Time— 2:12%, 2:12%, 2:11%. Pacing, 2:20 class, purse $1.000 — Inferlotta, b m by Interna (Hewitt) 1 1 1 Charley D., b s by MeKinney (Thompson) .... 2 2 2 Pilot, ch g by Abottsford Jr. (C. Walker) 3 3 3 Morrie N.. b g by son of Brigadier (Duncan). .544 Opitsah. ch m by Wm. Harold (Chadbourne) ... 4 5 5 Time — 2:07%. 2:08%, 2:j0. Trotting, 2:14 class, purse $600 — North Star, b g by Nutwood Wilkes (White- head) 1 1 1 Vallejo Girl, br m by MeKinney (Davey and Gerrety) 2 2 3 Kenneth C. br s by MeKinney (Chadbourne).. 3 3 2 Oveta, b m by Caution (Ward) 4 4 i Homewav, b g by Strathwav (Misner) 5 dis Time — 2:11%, 2:11%. 2:13. THUSSDAT, SEPTEMBER 5. Pacing, 2:12 class, purse $500 — Mandolin, b g by Alcone (E. Mosher) . . 4 3 3 1 Mona Wilkes, b m by Demonio (Chad- bourne) 2 1 1 3 Jonesa Pasler, br s by Robert Basler (B. v. .lker) 1 2 2 4 Queen Pomona, b m by Pomona (Ward) 3 4 4 2 Memonia, b m by Demonio (Hoy).. 6 5 5 d Friday, ch g by Monroe S. (Davey) 5 6 dis Time — 2:05=4, 2:07, 2:0S%, 2:10%, 2:10, 2: Pacing, special, purse $250 — Mona Rose, b s by Falrose-Guy Wilkes (Hoy).. 1 Joe Robin, blk g by Robin (Rodriguez) 4 Nutwood Princess, b m by Prince Nutwood (Helman) 2 Chiquita, b g by Diablo (Montgomery) 3 Time — 2:15, 2:15, 2:13%. 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 FRIDAY, SEFTEMBEB 6. Pacing, three-year-olds, purse $500 — Hymettus, b g by Zombfo (Quinn) Josephine, b f by Zolock (Rutherford) Beulah, ch f by Nutwood Wilkes (Gerrety). Time— 2:13%, 2:10%, 2:09%. Pacing, 2:08 class, purse $700 — Sir John S., b s by Diablo-Elisa, S. (Vance) . . 1 11 Delilah, b m by Zolock (B. Walker) 3 2 2 Miss Georgie. br m by MeKinney (Gerrety).. 2 3 3 Magladi. br m by Del Norte (Ward) 4 5 4 Kelly Briggs, or g by Bayswater Wilkes (Wright) 5 4 5 Miss Idaho, ch m by Nutwood Wilkes (Zib- bell) 6 dis TIME BT QUARTERS. % hi % Mile. First heat 0:31 1:02 1:34% 2:04% Second heat 0:31 % 1:02% 1:35 2:04% Third heat 0:32 1:03% 1:35% 2:05% SATURDAY, SEPTEMBEB 7. Trotting, two-year-olds, purse $400 — Katalina, b f by Tom Smith-Kate Lumry (Zibbell) 1 1 Idolway. blk f by Stoneway ( I. Mosher) 2 2 Nusado, br c by Nushagak (Spencer) 3 3 Siesta, b c by Iran Alto (Davey) 5 4 Miss Dividend, b f by Athablo (Walton) 4 5 Time — 2:23%, 2:23%. Pacing, special, purse $250 — Fred W.. b g by Robin-Lady Lloyd (Rodriguez) 2 11 Radium, blk c by Stoneway-Carrie (E. Mosher) 13 2 Nutwood Princess, ch m by Prince Nutwood (Helman) 3 2 3 Chiquita, b g by Diablo (Montgomery) 4 4 4 Time — 2:15, 2:14%, 2:15. Trotting. 2:24 class, purse $1,000 — Race declared finished after four heats — Era, b m by Zombro-Nellie K. (Williams) ..4211 Fresno Girl, br m by Seymour Wilkes-Lucy (Zibbell) 1 1 4 5 Yolanda, b m by MeKinney (Davey) 2 5 2 4 Dredge, ch g by Jas. Madison (Durfee) ... 3 4 6 2 Berta Mac, b m by MeKinney (Helman) . . 5 3 3 3 Kinney Rose, b s by MeKinney (Bigelow) 6 6 5 d Time — 2:10%, 2:10%. 2:11%, 2:14%. O INFERLOTTA'S SECOND DAM. The remarkable showing made on the Pacific Coast by the decendants of Aspasia .tends to prove the contention of many horsemen that when a mare has inherited and possesses the qualities for producing a high rate of race-winning speed it is not necessary to train and race her to a record, in order to enable her to transmit and perpetuate those qualities. The latest of Aspasia's descendants to gain track honors is Inferlotta, that won the 2:20 pace at Santa Rosa, Cal., August 17th, in straight heats, time 2:06%, 2:04%, 2:0S. Inferlotta was got by Interna, a son of Diablo 2:09%, by Charles Derby 2:20, son of Steinway (3) 2:25%, by Strathmore. The dam of Inferlotta 2:04% is Carlotta, by Charley Wilkes 2:21%; second dam Aspasia, by Alcantara 2:23; third dam Nep, by Sebastopol, son of Whitehall, by North American; fourth dam by the English thor- oughbred imported Monarch; fifth dam by Wood- pecker, thoroughbred son of Bertrand, by Sir Archy. The dam of Diablo 2:09% was by Alcantara, making Inferlotta 2:04% inbred to George Wilkes and also inbred to the great broodmare Alma Mater. Many New England horsemen remember well both Charley Wilkes 2:21%, and Aspasia, the sire and dam of Carlotta Wilkes. Aspasia was a power- fully-built mare, with immensely strong loin and quarters. She resembled her sire. Alcantara, very strongly at those points. Her loin and coupling were so strong that she had the appearance of be- ing slightly roached on the back. She was owned by E. D. Wiggin. who at the same time owned the fast trotting mare Martha Wilkes 2: OS, as well as the stallions Charley Wilkes 2:21%, by Red Wilkes, and Absolute 2:30, by Dictator. Martha Wilkes was a bom trotter. She early gave promise of extreme speed and ability and her speed was fully developed. Aspasia, though much stronger and more robust in appearance than Martha Wilkes, did not show remarkable natural speed and was not given the opportunity for development that Martha Wilkes received. Mr. Wiggin believed in using record mares for brood purposes, but he never gave Aspasia a record and evidently did not make much effort to develop her speed and the best that he claimed for her was a mile in 2:42, last half in 1:16, pacing, when she was five years old. This undeveloped Aspasia is now the dam of Fantina 2:19%, Fleet King 2:21%, Arrival 2:24i2. and Evolution 2:25%. Aspasia's daug_.er, Carlotta Wilkes, now 19 years old, that made a record in standard time, has already produced the trotters Carlokin 2:13% and Lottie Dillon (.3) 2:26%; also the pacers Inferlotta 2:04%, Volita 2:15%, Carlocita 2:24% and Mary Dillon, trial 2:0S%. As already remarked, the record of Inferlotta 2:04% is the fastest ever made in a race in California. Martha Wilkes 2:08 produced several foals. The first was the stallion Dare, foaled in 1SS9, standard number 10866, sire Charley Wilkes 2:21%. Dare was quite promising as a yearling and two-year-old, but never made a standard record, and is not yet credited as a standard performer. Martha Sable is a brown mare, foaled in 1S99, got by Sable Wilkes (3) 2:18; dam Martha Wilkes. In 1901 Martha Wilkes produced a foal by Hand Spring 2:18% and also produced a filly in 1904, by Red Wilkes, be- gotten when he was 29 years old and Martha Wilkes was 20 years old at the time of conception — a good subject for testing the old-age theory. The sires of Martha Wilkes 2:08 and Aspasia were full brothers, and their dams were both by Clark Chief 89. It is a fact of interest to breeders and to students of the breeding problem that the trotting crosses in the dam of Martha Wilkes 2:08 rest upon a first-class pacing foundation, and those in the dam of Aspasia, on an excellent thoroughbred foundation. The second dam of Martha Wilkes 2: OS was Molly Robinson, whose sire, Pilot Walker, was by the pacer Captain Walker, by Tecumseh, and from Old Ellen, a daughter of old pacing Pilot. Martha Wilkes' third dam was Kate, by Copperhead, a son of Gibson's Tom Hal, sire of the game campagner Hal Pointer 2:04%. The second dam of Aspasia was Nep, by Sebast- opol, a son of Whitehall, and he by North American, a son of the thoroughbred Sir Walter. The dam of Whitehall, as given in the Breeder's Trotting Stud Book, and also in Chester's Complete trotting and Pacing Records, was Cock-of-the-Rock, a thorough- bred son of Duroc. But Mr. Wallace naturally said of her, in later years, "breeding untraced." The third dam of Aspasia was by the English thorough- bred race-horse imported Monarch. Mr. Wallace in his Register, said of her, "by Monarch, a son of Priam," which was true but who would suspect from such information that Monarch was an im- ported thoroughbred unless, like Mr. Wallace, he had some knowledge of thoroughbred pedigrees? The fourth dam of Aspasia was by Woodpecker, the thoroughbred son of Bertrand, that got the famous four-miie Kentucky race-horse Grey Eagle. A comparison of what has been accomplished by the decendants of Martha Wilkes 2:08 and Aspasia does not indicate that it is any advantage, or at least that it is necessary, to develop the speed of a mare and give her a fast record in order to trans- mit speed ability to her decendants. Such a comparison also strengthens the belief that a mare which traces back to first-class race-winning ancestors, such as are bred in performing and pro- ducing lines, and which have been found to be of the "plastic" sort, are more likely to become noted as producers and prepetuators of uniform and extreme light-harness speed, than mares whose maternal ancestors back of the trotting crosses were from the very best of pacing stock, like the de- cendants of Tom Hal and old pacing Pilot. — Ameri- can Horse Breeder. THE SANTA MARIA PROGRAM. GOING SIDEWAYS AND HOPPING. Some horses are inclined to go a little sideways, and carry one hind foot in between the front ones. When a horse does this you will find that he will trot the turns faster than he will the stretches. If he carries his right foot in. he will trot the wrong way of the track the best. This shows that the stride is shorter with that foot than it is with the other which is carried to the outside. If it is the left hind foot he carries in. put a square-toed shoe on the left front foot, bevel the shoe from the foot to the ground surface on the outer edge across the toe; put an ordinary shaped shoe full at the toe on the right front foot; on the right hind foot square the toe the same as on the left front foot; on the left hind foot shoe full at the toe, the same as on the right front foot, have this shoe a quarter of an inch longer, or more at the heel than the right hind foot, and throw the outside calk or heel out just o little more than the right foot, also put a piece of leather all around under the shoe to make this foot longer. I have been greatly benefitted by shoeing horses this way when they werre inclined to hitch or go sideways. — Ed Geers. The speed program of the race meeting to be held at Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo county, is as fol- lows. Entries close October 12th: Monday, October 21. Mixed, trotting and pacing, for horses without rec- ords owned in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, purse §150. Running, half-mile dash, purse $100. Running, three-quarters mile dash, purse $100. Tuesday, October 22. .Mixed, trotting and pacing, 2:25 class, purse $200. Running, three-eighths mile and repat, purse $100. Running, five-eighths mile dash, purse $100. Wednesday, October 23. Mixed, trotting and pacing, free-for-all, purse $200. Mixed, trotting and pacing, 2:40 class, purse $150. Running, seven-eighths mile dash, purse $100. Running, half-mile dash, purse $100. Thursday, October 24. Mixed, trotting and pacing, 2:20 class, purse $200. Special, mixed, trotting and pacing (over-night entry), purse $150. Running, one mile dash, purse $150. Running, five-eighths mile dash, purse $100. Friday, October 25. Mixed, trotting and pacing, 2:30 class, purse $150. Special, mixed, trotting and pacing (over-night entry), purse $150. Running, half-mile dash, purse $100. Running, three-quarters mile dash, purse $100. Saturday, October 26. Mixed, trotting and pacing, free-for-all, purse $300. Mixed, trotting and pacing, 2:40 class, purse $150. Running, eleven-sixteenths mile dash, purse $150. Running, five-eighths mile dash, purse $100. All harness races for mile heats, best three in five. There must be five to enter and three to start. The board reserves the right to hold less than five to fill by withdrawing a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance fee is to be 10 per cent of purse and is to accompany nominations. All harness races will be over night entries, and purses will be divided 60 and 40 per cent. The entries close October 12th. R. L. Jones, president; E. A. Abadie, secretary. LOS ANGELES MATINEE. The popularity of the monthly driving matinees given by the Los Angeles Driving Club was at- tested Saturday, August 31st, by a large and en- thusiastic crowd. The feature was the half-mile made in 1:05 fiat by Fresno Boy in the second heat of the 2:15 pace. Fresno Boy beat Silver Dick easily in straight heats. Silver Dick's owner, F. C. Payton, took the defeat much to heart and offered to re-match him with Fresno Boy for $500 or $1,000, the race to be run any day. The summaries follow: Mixed, 3:00 class — Red (L. E. McClelland) 1 1 Gray Bess (W. A. Glasscock) 2 2 Time — 2:29, 2:28. Trotting, 2:40 class- Tony (G. W. St. Pierre) 1 2 1 Belle Mason (J. H. Gaut) 2 1 2 Arconia (P. L. Lowe) 3 3 3 Time— 2:37, 2:34, 2:36. Mixed, 2:30 class- Billy M. (C. G. Willis) 1 2 1 Honest John (L. E. McClelland) 2 1 2 Time— 2:24, 2:27, 2:26. Pacing, 2:15 class — Fresno Boy ( Pounder) 1 1 Silver Dick (F. C. Payton) 2 2 Time— 2:21, 2:26. Pacing, 2:25 class — Nut Buster (McClelland) 1 2 1 Birne Wilkes (Denker) 2 1 2 Time — 2:20, 2:20, 2:26. Fred H. Chase & Co., the live stock auctioneers, will sell all the horses belonging to Mr. H. Brace at his Santa Clara home November 2d. This will be the opportunity to get a high class MeKinney stallion whose colts are fast and good lookers. Inquire about this sale. , , The highly bred and registered stallion Potrero 19963 is offered for sale by his owner. C. A. Walker, of Concord, Cal. Potrero is one of the grandest indi- viduals in California, is a dark bay, stands 16% hands and weighs 1,300 pounds. Being a sure foal getter, and a sire of fine large colts, and strictly trotting bred, he always secures a good patronage and is popular with those who want to breed for carriage size as well as speed. Mr. Walker has satisfactory reasons for selling, and to make a quick sale has put the price down to such a low figure that the horse will more than pay for him- self in one season. Write to Mr. Walker for price •and pedigree of this grand horse. o Jackson's Napa Soda is the best hot weather drink. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 14, 1907. ♦ NOTES AND NEWS •s •juj* »j* *** »j. ►** »j» <** ****** *jt ij« »j* ****!**** *J**J* •J**2» *i**I+*I+*5h5* »I**t* *t+ *J*»J*»I**j**J*»*»-^*»Ji DATES CLAIMED. California Circuit. State Fair (Sacramento) September 9-14 Fresno September 16-21 Hanford September 23-28 Tulare September 30-October 5 Bakersfield October 7-12 Hollister October 8-12 Santa Maria October 22-26 North Pacific Circuit. Centralia, Washington September 9-14 Salem, Oregon (State Fair) September 16-21 North. Yakima, Wash. (State Fair) . .September 23-28 Spokane, Wash. (Inter-State Fair) Sept. 23-Oct. 5 Lewiston, Idaho October 7-12 Walla Walla, Wash October 14-19 Boise, Idaho October 21-26 Grand Circuit Dates. Syracuse September 9-13 Columbus September 16-27 It rained every day last week at Hartford, and the entire program, excepting three stakes, was de- clared off. The stakes were postponed until the first good day and good track. The Donna won at Syracuse in straight heats and reduced her record to 2:07%. Sonoma Girl is not the mare she was early in the season. Be at the ringside when Monterey 2:09% is sold at Chase's pavilion. October 14th. Monterey beat all the good trotters, and should be given a chance in the stud when he can prove his worth. Rose Dale Stock Farm, Santa Rosa, will send fifteen head to Chase's combination sale October 14th. This will be the biggest sale in years. Here is a prospect: Filly by Stam B. 2:11%, dam a Chas. Derby mare. Three years old, broken and can show she is a trotter. This is the kind that Chase will sell Monday evening, October 14th. A Dexter Prince pacer out of a mare by Steinway, four years old and driven around the city by a lady. Can show fast enough to be in the race horse class. Bid on him at Chase's sale October 14th. Dexter B., a trotter by Chas. Derby out of an Anteeo mare, is a real gentleman's horse. He will be sold at the big combinat.on sale at Chase's, Octo- ber 14th. If you want a business and pleasure horse com- bined don't. overlook Schley B., trial 2:13%. He will be put up for the highest bidder at Chase's. October 14th. Sir John S. 2:04% has won $2,750 so far this year, winning every start and losing but one heat up to the present time. He looks to have the $5,000 stake at Salem at his mercy. First money in this stake is $2,500. W. J. Kenney received a consignment of McMurray carts from the East this week that are a little scratched in places, the paint knocked off a little in spots, but the carts are all right otherwise. He is selling them at reduced rates, however, and now is the time to get one. He now has a full line of sulkies, carts, speed wagons, etc., and can deliver them to buyers direct. Run out to 531 Valencia street and look over his stock. W. F. Ingwerson, secretary of the Tulare County Agricultural Association, was in San Francisco this week, and then visited Sacramento in the interests of the race program to be given at Tulare. He re- ports that the fair at Tulare will be a big success in every way. Bystander's mark is now 2:07%. He is by Zolock >:05%. Ed Geers has won over $40,000 in purses and stakes this year with the horses in his stable. Robert I. Orr of Hollister recently sold to McXab & Smith of this city a four-year-old draft colt that weighed 1,8 0 pounds, and is one of the finest indi- viduals ever brought to U-is city. The Western Horseman says: With only Ruth Dillon and Adoo Dillon, both three-year-olds, in his racing stable. Millard Sanders is winning a first and a second or third about every week. Ber. Baker of San Diego has recently purchased from G. B. Blanchard of San Jose the stallion Villon by McKinney 2:11%. The live stock display at the California State Fair this year is a good one. Great preparations are being made for the Fresno Fair and race meeting. The race program will be found in another part of this issue. Ruth Dillon (3) 2:15%. over a half-mile track, by Sidney Dillon, will probably be started to beat the world's record of the season. Millard Sanders declares she is the greatest trotter he ever drove — and he it was who gave Lou Dillon ber record of 1:58%. Nothing but the expense prevents James W. Mar- shall from arranging to send his great broodmare Trix by Nutwood Wilkes back to be bred to Dan Patch 1:59 next year. She is the dam of Mona Wilkes (5) 2:06%. and Aerolite (3) 2:11%, the lat- ter with an exhibition mile to his credit at Woodland last week in 2:05%, with the last half in 1:00%. Sterling McKinney won the $5,000 purse at the Hamline fair and reduced his record to 2:09%. An- other 2:10 trotter for McKinney. Harry Hersey, the driver of Dan Patch, owns a yearling colt by Admiral Dewey 2:04% out of Avena (2) 2:19%, by Palo Alto 2:08%, that has trotted an eighth in 17 seconds. Harry Stinson thinks he can, if he has to to win, lower the world's three-year-old trotting stallion rec- ord of 2:09%, held by General Watts, with the great colt, Kentucky Todd. Nora McKinney 2:12%, who recently arrived at Lexington from Cuba, N. Y., and who is to be pre- pared to enter the 2:10 list this fall, has been taking her work nicely, and has worked a mile in 2:14. Mr. Carlton of Santa Rosa, owner of Lynwood W., sire of Sonoma Girl 2:06%, and Charley Belden 2:08%. has received several offers from Eastern parties to lease the stallion this year, but has de- clined them all. Two parties offered $5,000 for the horse's service for 1908. Several Eastern papers have published the follow- ing: Chas. De Ryder will move his horses from Pleasanton to Denver, where he will winter. He will train the horses owned by Mr. Geo. Easterbrook. the new owner of Perfection. At the old town of Sonoma, in Sonoma county, there is a thriving driving club which has a good half-mile track. A new grandstand with a capacity of 600 people is to be erected soon, and other im- provements made. S. W. Lockett of Corona, Cal., objects to Mr. Valentine, owner of the great pacing mare Inferlotta 2:04%, being given in the papers as a resident of Los Angeles. He claims Corona as Mr. Valentine's residence, and says Los Angeles does not have all the fast horses. On Wednesday next, September 18th, the Eureka Fair and Racing Association will begin its race program. On Wednesday the 2:40 class will race, on Thursday the 2:25 class and the two-year-olds, on Friday the 2:35 class and a buggy horse race, on Saturday the free-for-all. These purses range from $80 to $300, and are mixed events for both trotters and pacers. At Wilson's Peak, a mountain resort near Pasa- dena, auto trucks were put into use some time ago for hauling freight up the grades. The autos have been put to one side and mules are now doing the work, landing the freight at the resort on time and at much less expense. IMPORTANT DECISION IN DAMAGE CASE. A decision of great importance to horsemen has been handed down by the Supreme Court in the case of Henry Delaney and Dolon Brothers against the Southern Pacific Company. The decision was received here a few days ago by Deputy Clerk Dun- lap. The Court holds that a contract between a shipper of race horses and a railroad, fixing the value of the animals at a nominal sum, is valid as against subsequent proof of the actual value of the horses. It seems that horse owners generally place a nominal value on their stock in order to get the benefit of a low freight rate. Delaney shipped a number of valuable race horses from Salinas to Sacramento in 1902. There was a wreck and two of the horses were fatally injured. One was valued at $1,200 and the other at $1,500. The lower court gave a judgment for the plaintiff on the basis of the proven value of the two horses. The Southern Pacific appealed from the judgment of the lower court on the ground that the plaintiff had signed a contract with an agent of the company, in which he fixed the value of the horses at a sum not exceeding $200 for each horse. The Supreme Court holds that this agreement is binding, notwithstanding that evidence was intro- duced to show the animals were actually worth far more than the bill of lading showed. Judgment of the lower court is reversed and the case re- manded for a new trial. A FULL BROTHER TO SONOMA GIRL. During the Breeders' meeting at Santa Rosa last month, Thos. Charlton & Son of Ukiah, Mendocino county, brought to the track their grand looking stal- lion Dumont S., trotting record 2:20, by Lynwood W. 2:20, dam Maud Fowler 2:21%, by Anteeo, there- fore an own brother to the great Sonoma Girl, as well as to Sonoma May 2:29% (trial this year 2:13%), and Sonoma Queen 2:25. Dumont S. is an almost exact counterpart ot his sire, a horse that Mr. I. B. Mosher, the veteran trainer, says is more like Hambletonian 10 than any horse he ever saw. The record of 2:20 is no measure of the speed of Dumont S., but as he is owned by gentlemen who do not have much time ..o devote to racing and less to breeding, he has had but the most limited opportunities to show what he can do on the track or in the stud. He took his record at the Breeders' meeting of 1905, when he was five years old and has not been trained since. As his owners, who wish to sell him, state "he is much too good a horse to be kept up in the woods of Mendocino county, where he has access to so few mares of good breed- ing." Dumont S. was mated with but three or four mares in 1905, and has three yearlings. All the balance of his get were foaled this spring. But one of the yearlings is broken, but he is stepping like a trotter, and as he .s entered in the Breeders' Futurity, is attracting considerable attention, as he shows fast. DUMONT S. 2:20. Dumont S. would do a good business in the hands of any good horseman, even though his breed- ing was not considered, as he is a grand individual. But his breeding is such that intelligent horsemen who are looking for sires that will produce great speed will be attracted to him if he is within their reach. His sire, Lynwood W., is a son of Guy Wilkes 2:15%, and has already sired such trotters as Charley Belden 2:08% and Sonoma Girl 2:06%, the latter said by many experts to be the very fastest trotter in the world, as she has trotted three-quar- ters in a race at a two-minute clip. Horsemen from all over the country are looking to breed to Lyn- wood W. this year, and his owner has received two offers of -5,000 each for the horse's services for one year. With Lynwood W. and Sonoma Girl so much in the limelight it is reasonable to predict that any good horseman can do an excellent business next year with Sonoma Girl's full brother, Dumont S. On his dam's side- Dumont S. has a wonderful speed inheritance. Maud Fowler 2:21%, herself a fast colt trotter, is now the dam of four trotters in the list. She is by Anteeo 2:16%, a great pro- ducing son of Electioneer. Maud Fowler's dam is that wonderful broodmare Eveline by Nutwood 2:18%, the greatest sire of broodmares that ever lived. Eveline is the dam of Ole 2:10%, Roblet 2:12 (dam of Bonalet 2:09% at three years), Tietam 2:19, Maud Fowler 2:21%, etc., and is now reckoned as one of Nutwood's greatest daughters. Dumont S. 2:20 is by a double 2:10 sire, his dam had a record and has produced a trotter with a record of 2:06%, while his grandam has produced five standard trotters, and two of her daughters have produced 2:10 performers. Such breeding as this is the sort that breeders appreciate in a stallion, and Dumont S. 2:20 should not be long on the market. Messrs. Thos. Charlton & Son of JJkiah, his owners, will be pleased to answer any inquiries about this horse as regards the price, terms, etc. They are gentlemen and business men and reliable in every way. SPEED PROGRAM, FRESNO FAIR. Tuesday, September 17 — 2:14 pace, $400; 2:24 trot, $500; running race. Wednesday, September 18 — 2:20 pace for horses owned in Central California Circuit, $200; 2:17 trot, $300; running race. Thursday, September 19—2:20 trot, $1,000: 2:17 pace, $400; Nogi will trot to beat 2:07; running race. Friday, September 20 — 2:20 pace. $1,000; free-for- . all trot, $400; running race. Saturday, September 21 — 2:15 trot, $400; 2:30 pace, $300; running race, women riders. Saturday, September 14, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN GOOD RACING AT McMINN VI LLE, OREGON. THE HORSE WHISPERER. The track at McMinnville, Oregon, was built by Mr. H. L. Bewley, a citizen of: that town, entirely at his own expense. The State ot Oregon can well be proud of him. ±-.s track is one of the best located and. fastest mile tracks in Oregon and has every facility for the accommodation of men and horses. A meeting was held there last week that was highly satisfactory to everyone. The daily attend- ance was good and the racing of a high class. On the first day the 2:30 trot was the first event, with four starters. In the first heat the Zombro horse, McDuff, driven by Lute Lindsay, won, with another Zombro, Henry Gray, driven by Brooks, sec- ond, the other two being shut out. The race then resulted in a duel between the two Zombro's, and it took five heats to decide it. There were close and sensational finishes in nearly every heat. McDuff won the first and third heats in 2:20 and 2:20%. Henry Grav's three heats were in 2:20%, 2:20 and 2:20. There were three starters in the second race, the 2:30 pace. After Lizzie u. had won the first heat in 2:16, the bay gelding Ben W. won the next three and the race, his oest time being 2:15. The other starter was Lancero, a Brooke Nook horse, that will be heard from later on. The free-for-all pace opened -the second day's pro- gram with three starters, Deviletta by Diablo, Knick Knack by Alcone and Lord Lovelace by Prince Lovelace. The first heat went to Deviletta, going easily in 2:10%, with Lord Lovelace right at her collar, Knick Knack finishing easily just inside the flag. In the second heat Deviletta led to the half, but Lord Lovelace beat her home in 2:10, the Diablo mare right up to his throatlatch and Knick Knack still trailing. In the third heat they all went away' at a hot clip, but at the first quarter Deviletta took for the fence and Knick Knack got busy and won the heat in 2:12, with Lord Lovelace second and the mare a bad third. After this heat Deviletta was drawn. Knick Knack won the next two heats in 2:12% and 2:14. John Sawyer has a great pacer in Knick Knack and has trained him to perfection. The second race was a special trot, with Lord Kitchener by Zombro, driven by Ed Lindsay, Red Rock, by Alcone, driven uy Sawyer, and Dellady, driven by Lute Lindsay. The first heat Kitchener was first in 2:33, in the second heat Red Rock won in 2:20, with Dellady close up, and the same horse took the third and fourth heats in 2:22 and 2:24%. Red Rock comes from Brooke Nook Ranch and is now owned by State Dairy Commissioner Bailey. He is a fast, game gilding and was well driven by John Sawyer. On the third day the 2:25 trot was the first race, with three starters. Starlight, driven by J. B. Stetson, won the first heat from Harry Gray in a fast finish in 2:19. The next three heats went to the Zombro horse Harry Gray, driven by Fred Brooker in 2:22, 2:23% and 2:25%. The other starter, Blacksmith, took third money. There were three starters in the 2:20 pace — Lizzie C. driven by Cox, New Moon, driven by Sawyer, and Lancero, driven by Rohse. In the first heat Lizzie C. won all the way in 2:17%. The second heat New Moon outfooted the others in 2:16; the third heat New Moon won again in 2:19, and the fourth heat he ended the race by coming in 2:18. New Moon is by Bonner N. B. This finished the three days' race meeting. Mr. Bewley paid everybody off and was happy and sat- isfied. He deserves success, thanks and the good will of every lover of the light harness horse not only in Orgon, but in the whole country. Another man that by his ability, honesty and energy is doing more for the light harness horse business than any man now or ever on the Pacific Coast is Mr. M. D. Wisdom, editor of the Rural Spirit of Portland. Mr. Wisdom is not only a lover of horses, but is an intelligent man and is devoting his time, paper and money to bring harness racing to per- fection on the North Pacific Circuit. Every race goer, every owner and every trainer in Oregon is proud of Mr. Wisdom, and in the language of Rip Van Winkle, "May he live long and prosper." Yours truly, C. A. HARRISON. o TWO GOOD WINNERS. The photo-engraving on our front page this week is of the mare Fresno Girl by Seymour Wilkes, that is racing on the California Circuit this year and has made up to this writing the fastest mile made by any trotter in a race on the Coast since the circuit opened. Fresno Girl was trained and is driven by Mr. J. W. Zibbell, who won with her at Salinas, got third money at Petaluma and second money at Woodland in the 2:24 class trots. Her two heats in 2:10% at Woodland are the fastest heats trotted this "year on the circuit, and the record for the* 2:24 class races in California. Fresno vjirl can beat 2:10 and looks like a good mare to race in her class any- where, as she has a great burst of speed. There is little doubt but she would have won the race at Woodland but for the interference in the third heat of the race. .Another good one that Mr. Zibbell has in his string this year is the two-year-old filly Katalina by the McKinney stallion Tom Smith 2:13%, and out of Kate Lumry by Shadeland Onward. Katalina has started in three races this year and won them all. She now holds a record of 2:22% and looks good for 2:15 or better in her -ree-year-old form. The Horse Whisperer might be an unknown quan- tity in England and Ireland to-day, but there are not a few men who exercise a wonderful control with their voices over horses which, when the dominating influence is absent, are apt to, literally, luck over the traces. In the thoroughbred stables of England and Ireland to-day there are not a few stablemen and jockeys who succeed In checking the vice in horses, which in demonstrative manner show that they cannot tolerate the presence of other grooms or attendants. "Nimrod" claimed for Count Duval a power and influence of the human voice over the brute creation, but that power was backed up by a lecture to the horse with "his clinched fist in his face." But the Horse Whisperer of to-day avoids all gesticulation, and trusts entirely to a combina- tion of sounds or words. There is no bullying done, and the Whisperer can face a mad horse with his hands behind his back, and apparently at the mercy of the beast that has to come under the charm. One means of keeping remount horses quiet in stations during the South African war was that em- ployed by the Yeomen, who sat in a ring of head-to- head horses singing as loudly as possible, and rivet- ing the ears and attention of the otherwise sprawling and hungry animals. One of the first Whisperers to acquire was Con Sullivan, who migrated in his youth from Killmallock, where he could trace his genealogy through a long line of snafflers, and be- came almost exclusively employed by Lord Doner- aile. So unaccountable and magical was the power Sullivan instantly acquired over the most savage brute that his parish priest, who had excellent grounds for not believing him a saint, denounced his a sorcerer. The whisper of this man made an indelible impression upon any horse, Dringing the pupil to a degree of docility unattainable in the ordinary course of discipline. The racehorse, King Pepin, a famous racer, vicious, and reputed to have killed two grooms at the Curragh, once came under his charge. He was wanted to win a race at Mallow, but when saddling time came it found him in one of his unmanageable moods. He reared, plunged, and flung out fore and aft, until he completely cowed groom and jockey. It was at this crisis that some one recommended that he should be "whispered." As it was the only chance left of taming him in time for the start, his owner gladly availed himself of it, though warned that horses were sometimes thrown into a state of stupor by the process. Sullivan was soon found and he was delighted at the opportunity of "fwhuishperin' before so much 'quolity' from all parts." "Show us the wild baste," said he, "and we'll soon tache him manners." When he got within the circle, and a wide one it was, in which King Pepin was playing his antics, he walked up to him, approaching the horse from behind. He mumbled some words as he walked, which, though not quite inaudible, were as unintelligible as a ser- mon in the unknown tongue, but they had a most magical effect on the horse, for. he stood stock still. Sulliva'n then patted him on the neck, while he whis- pered a word or two in his ear, whereupon King Pepin went on his knee and incontinently lay down. The Whisperer then stretched himself on him at full length, took out a pouch containing pipe and tobacco, flint and steel, struck a light, and blew a cloud, as he lounged on the stomach of this high- mettled colt, with as much composure as if he were seated on a bench in his favorite tap-room. After two or three puffs, he got up, beckoned the nag to his legs, saddled him, and walked off to the starting post, the horse following and fawning upon him like a dog. He won the race in a canter. Sullivan's introduction to Lord Doneraile should be told in story, as it was, by Con's son, a whip- perin of some repute. His lordship was driving his coach and four from Ballygibblin, when Wildfire, the off-side wheeler, lost a fore shoe and went lame. The horse was "a born devil in regard of shoeing him," and usually had to be slung before the opera- tion was performed. His lordship was for throw- ing the horse down, and the blacksmith, Shawn Gow, was against it. They were debating the point when Sullivan came upon the scene. " 'God bless the work,' siz he. 'an thim that's at it, not overlookin' your honor an' the cattle', takin' off his hat to the lord; 'an may a poor boy make bould for to ax what hoult you're in?' 'A hard case enough,' siz the lord himself, tellin' him all about it, jest as I'm afther tellin' your honor. 'Shure then,' siz Soolivan, ' 'tis myself is the boy can re- lase you, if that's all that's troublin' you.' ' 'Tis asier said than done,' siz the lord. 'The devil a taste! — not conthradictin" your honor,' siz my father; 'jest lave the boys be afther untacklin' him out, and let myself an' himself have as much as one minit's discoorce all alone to ourselves inside in the forge there, and I'll give you my head in my hand if I don't make him stand as quiet as e'er a baste your honor ever spread your fork upon.' 'Any port in a storm,' is a good maxim, thought Lord D., so he ordered Wildfire to be unharnessed. 'Goosh a chopuleen!' (Come, little horse) siz Sooli- van, an' into the forge he walked, the horse fojlyin' him as tame as a spannil would a dog tacber. 'My eye, if that 'ere chap ain't a rum un!' said coachee. But little time my father gave 'em for talkin', when he bid 'em walk in. 'What's that I sees?' cried the lord, openin' his two eyes like a body would be afther seein' a ghost. 'Wisha, nothin' at all, your honor,' siz the Fwuishperer, .only a little adwice I'm afther givin' this poor baste, in regard of the fool- ishness of sayin' again them that wor for his good, and he's no way fractious now, for siz he to me, afore I spoke three words to him, siz, he, ..What's your will is my pleasure, and I'll never no more do nothing out of the way;" an' I'll be bound he'll have Shawn Gow lift his leg as peaceable as if he was but skin and bone.' When the sarvants, and the smith, and the rest of 'em, seen him houldin' up Wildfire's leg, it bein' the first time he done any- thing of the likes in Duhallow, faix, they had a mind to be in his wool, thinkin' him no betther nor the ould boy himself." Even when the hot shoe was clapped on to his hoof the horse failed to stir, and Sullivan had to be requisitioned again to make Wildfire straighten his leg. Another performance of Con's was on an artillery horse, pronounced unmanageable and unserviceable by men and officers. He was put in single and double harness, as leader, and to the wheel, alter- nately coaxed, beaten, or dragged along, but all to no purpose; not an ounce would he draw, and he was fit for nothing else. At last he was sold by auction for a few shillings, the Whisperer being the pur- chaser. No sooner was the precious lot knocked down to him than he asked a carman who was passing by to lend him cart and harness. He put him to at once, then led and drove him up and down the steep hill, near the old market gate, to the utter amazement of the artillerymen, who were not long enough quartered there to have heard him. He did not strike him, and no one heard him say a word, but of course, he gave him the whisper. He sold the horse in five minutes after for as many pounds as he gave shillings. Borrow knew a cob in Ireland which could be driven to a sense of kicking madness by a particular word used by a particular person in a particular tone. The same cob could be smoothed in a moment by another word used by the same individual in a very different kind of tone. The word was "deag- blasda." Many notable thoroughbreds have had to be "whispered." Tristan, the winner of twenty-three races, including the Ascot gold cup, the Champion Stakes and the Hardwicke Stakes, could not tolerate a gray horse or pony. Once nobody could be found to put his head collar on. Several stable lads failed, and in one instance Tristan fancied the pattern of one lad's trouser cloth. "Ginger," who usually looked after him, was found and asked to go to the horse. He did — with a broom. He "whispered" something — to the effect, "Do you see this?" — and the savage did, for he simply lay down to be "done" for the night. — G. T. B., London Live Stock Journal. WALTER COX IN A NEW ROLE. The Poughkeepsie, N.. Y., Daily Eagle of Monday gives the following account of the winning of a novel wager by Walter R. Cox. Grand opera singers are not the only artists who receive handsome salaries for exercising their vocal cords. Walter R. Cox, of Manchester, New Hamp- shire, a noted horseman, who is a driver of the Chris- tian Hill Stables of that place, had the distinction on Sunday night of receiving two dollars and a half a minute, for four minutes, for singing an inspiring hymn with the members of the Salvation Army. His net receipts for the four minutes amounted to ten dollars. Mr. Cox and "Al" Thomas, the well-known trainer, of Benson, Nebraska, both of whom start horses in the Grand Circuit races this week, were sitting in front of the Nelson House Sunday evening talking over the races at Buffalo and speculating as to the showing their horses would make this week, when the Salvation Army marched up in front of the court house and began the regular evening services. There was a big crowd around, as it was Sunday night, and also on account of the heat, many people who were out on the street stopping to listen to the music and hear what was said. As a hymn struck up and the music drifted down to the Nelson House, Cox turned around to Thomas and said, "Hear those people sing. I feel just like going right out there in the street and joining them in the hymn." "I'll give you ten dollars if you'll go out there in the ring with them and sing," replied Thomas, who proably afterwards regretted the rash statement that he had made. There was a dozen or more horsemen sitting around in front of the hotel at the time, and of course Thomas at once spread the report that Cox was going to join the Army in the hymn. As Cox walked up the street the horsemen, in- cluding Thomas, filed along behind him. so that they were all there as soon as he was. Cox. without hesitation, walked into the ring and joined in with the singers. He had a rich melodious voice, which could be plainly heard above all the others. Once started he put plenty of energy in the selection, and he remained in the ring until the end of the hymn was reached, when he quietly stepped out and again joined his companions. As he did so he remarked to Thomas, "That was money easily made. If you want to hear me sing again, offer me another ten spot and I'll go back and join in the next hymn." Thomas thought he had heard Cox sing enough, and they returned to the hotel, where Thomas made good his offer. Now Cox is thinking of giving up the horses, culti- vating his voice and joining a grand opera company. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 14, 1907. /. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL /. 1 9 CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT | AT THE TRAPS. The third Pacific Coast Handicap started at Spo- kane on Tuesday under the most pleasant auspices. There was a good attendance of shooters. A report of the tourney and scores made w... appear in next week's issue of this paper. The Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association fourth annual blue-rock tournament was held ac- cording to schedule at Ingleside on Admission Day, the 9th inst. Every preparation had been made for the accommodation of a large crowd of shooters, the attendance, however, only embraced twenty-five shooters. This limited attendance was owing prob- ably to the many out of town attractions — the Native Sons' gathering at San Jose drew a large number of shooters from this city and nearby points. The shoot, however, was well conducted. T. L. Lewis was general manager, Edg. Forster squad hustler. Geo. Lewis cashier, P. H. Herbert clerk, Joe Sweeney and Pete Smith referees, J. Martin and A. Mann scorers. The office work was quick and effi- cient, the winners receiving their divisions of the purse in full and without any loss of time. Dan Daniels made first high average, breaking 53 out of 60 at 16 yards and 53 out of 60 at 18 yards. Ed Fissell of Davisville started off well on his first 60 targets, but the 20 yard handicap was a bit too strong for his gun in the second section of 60 birds. Billy Janssen made the only other straight of the day. Daniels won the Du Pont trophy, breaking 23 out of 25 at 20 yards. Harry Hoyt was high man in the merchandise shoot. In this latter event every man who entered received a prize — the left over prizes were disposed of in a special consolation race. The program called for six 20 target races, en- trance $1, 4 moneys. Rose system, 7-5-3-2. Side pool optional, entrance $1, high guns, 4 moneys. The first three events were shot at 16 yards. The second three races were shot at handicap distances. The light entry reduced the purses; there was $10 added in each race. Event No. 1 paid as fol- lows: Purse $20.50, 2 19's $3.75 each, 2 18's $2.70 each, 2 17's $1.60 each, 4 16's $1.10 each. Side pool $8. Daniels 19, $3.20; Bradrick, IS, $2.40; Iverson, F. Feudner, J. Feudner 16, 80 cents each. Event No. 2: Purse $21, 20 breaks $4.70, 19 breaks $2, 17 breaks $1.35. Side pool $8, 19 breaks $3.20, 18 breaks $2.40, 17 breaks $1.20 each. Event No. 3: Purse $21, 19 breaks $3.30 each, 18 breaks $2.40, 17 breaks $1.45 each, 16 breaks 95 cents each. Side pool $8, 19 breass $2. SO each, IS breaks $1.60, 16 breaks 40 cents each. Event No. 4: Purse $19.50, 20 breaks $3.10, 18 breaks $2.20, 17 breaks $1.30, 16 breaks 90 cents each. Side pool $5, 18 breaks $2, 15 breaks $1 each. Event No. 5: Purse $19.50, 19 breaks $3.30, 18 breaks $2.35, 17 breaks $1.40, 16 breaks 95 cents each. Side pool $5, 17 breaks $1.50 each, 16 breaks 50 cents each. Event No. 6; Purse $19.50, 19 breaks $3.10, 18 breaks $2.20, 17 breaks $1.30, 16 breaks 90 cents. Side pool $5, 19 breaks $2, 15 breaks $1.50 each. The scores shot were the following: Targets — ■ Events — Yds. D. Daniels 16 F. Knick Ed Fissell T. L. Lewis W. Murdock H. T. Hoyt* M. J. Iverson Geo. Thomas E. Hoelle* A. M. Shields G. Danielsen R. N. Fuller W. Janssen J. Lynch J. W. Bradrick J. Feudner C. Holling E. Holling* V. Holling F. Feudner C. H. Collier Edw. Donahoe J. H. O'Conner D. Burfiend Ed J. Forster 'Trade representatives. Targets — Events — Yds. i .ssell 20 Collier " Lewis Daniels 18 Iverson Tho nas Bradrick " Holling, E.* " 20 1 19 13 19 12 14 18 16 16 16 15 14 12 12 15 18 16 15 17 10 16 17 18 13 17 20 4 18 10 S 18 18 12 18 18 20 2 18 16 20 11 15 16 17 IS 14 17 13 16 17 13 14 11 14 14 9 17 18 16 17 12 19 20 5 15 15 9 16 IS 16 17 16 20 3 Br'k. 16—53 11—40 15—54 7—30 17—46 16—50 18—51 17—51 14 — 44 17 — 49 12—39 14 — 42 15—44 16 — 44 19—51 10—37 15 — 44 20—51 9—28 16—49 19—54 15-^9 12—42 17—46 19—.. 20 6 Br'k. 16—49 15 — 40 10—27 19—53 18—54 13—41 15—47 19—52 Knick 14 Hoelle* " Danielsen Janssen Lynch J. Feudner " C. Holling " O'Connor Burfiend " Shields 16 F. Feudner Donahoe " Hoyt* " Gill " 16 16 18—50 15 IS 14 — 47 18 16 15—49 20 17 16—53 16 12 17—45 15 17 15 — 47 18 17 16—51 17 17 18—52 18 19 18—55 14 13 18—45 15 17 14—46 11 17 14—42 17 14 17—48 11 15 17 — 43 Du Pont trophy, distance handicap. 25 targets — Daniels, 20 yards, 23 breaks; Iverson, 18-22; Thomas, 18-21; Donahoe, 16-21; Janssen, 18-20; Shields, 16-20; Bradrick, 20-18; E. Holling, 20-18; Lewis, 20-17; Hoyt, 18-17. Merchandise shoot, 20 targets, distance handicap — Hoyt, 18 yards, 19 breaks; Bradrick, 20-18; E. Holl- ing, 20-17; Lewis, 20-11; Forster, 20-15; Daniels, 18-16; Iverson, 1S-16; Janssen, 18-14; C. Holling, 16-14; Donahoe, 16-15; Murdock, 16-14; J. Feudner, xo-14; Lynch, 16-15; F. Feudner, 18-16; Gill, 16-15; Burfiend, 16-15; Shields, 16-15; O'Connor, 16-18; Danielsen, 16-16; V. Holling, 16-10; Martin, 16-2. Carl Holling, a 14-year-old youth, the son of Emil Holling, took part in every event of the tournament. He broke 44 out of 60 at 16 yards and then smashed 51 out of 60 at 14 yards. Young Holling has a good eye and centers the targets in great style. He will make a record in the future at the traps. Harry A. Hoyt, who for some time past has been away from San Francisco on an extended business trip for the Winchester Company, took part in the trap shoot at Ingleside on the 9th inst. He shot strong enough to win the first prize in the merchan- dise race at 20 targets. He scored 19 at 20 yards distance. Though long an absentee from the trap shooting field Mr. J. M. Hughes, winner of high average at Denver, seems to have retained his wonderful knack of smashing composition targets. During 1903, when he traveled for the U. M. C. Co., he connected regu- larly at a 94 to 96 per cent clip and his lengthy absence from his favorite haunts seems if anything to have accentuated his skill. His work at local shoots during May and June of this year served as practice for the Grand American week at Chicago, where he scored 95 out of 100 at 16 yards; also 95 out of 100 in the Preliminary event from 19 yards. In the Grand American, same distance, he scofed 91, and in the amateur championship he was third high with 1S6 from 18 yards. Since then he has acquired a first average near home, but it is his work during the Denver Handicap which places him in the front ranks of 1907 stars. To excel for four days in regu- lar events and total so well in the handicap contests as to retain the lead in a field of more than 200 picked shooters is a commendable performance for either amateur or professional. Mr. Hughes scored 389 out of 400 at 16 yards rise, and 191 out of 200 at 20 yards rise, a total of 580 out of 600 during the second Western Handicap, under the auspices of the Interstate Association and the Denver Trap Club, August 22th to 23 inclusive. We are very much pleased to announce that Dick Reed, who has been undergoing a siege of illness, Is very much better and improving daily. This good news will he glad tidings to the many sportsmen and other friends of the popular trap shot. At the recent Goldfield tournament Chan M. Powers shot first high average and Ed Schultz of San Francisco made second high average. Frank Merrill of Stockton, Fred Mills of Long Beach, J. Ed Vaughan of Santa Ana and Hip Justins of San Francisco were also present. MOUNTAIN QUAIL. Owing to the opening of the mountain quail season on the 1st inst, quite a number of local sportsmen have changed their plans so as to include trips after these large and delicious birds, which are reported to be very plentiful this year in many sections, and rather more accessible than usual, withal. As a rule, the killing of mountain quail involves almost as much work as a deer hunt. The birds frequent heights above those used by the valley quail and are only to be come at by a prodigious amount of climbing, usually under very unfavorable circumstances of thick brush, steep ascent and sweaty, hard work. This year, partly from their plenty and partly from the great amount of their favorite food lower down on the ranges, the birds in some districts have come into the foothills. There they may be had without much more effort than must be devoted to the pursuit of valley quail. When the hunter finds such a place as this he may go ahead and take his limit with keen pleasure, in realization that the experience is exceptional. Such a spot is to be found in Placerita canon, east of Newhall, Southern California, where the birds at evening and early morning come down into the wash and show around the edges of the brush quite freely. Rabbits also are plentiful and easy to bag when on such jaunts. The persistent running habits of the mountain quail are a drawback to his recognition as a dead game bird, and involve shooting him on the run frequently. At times, by climbing a side hill and getting above a band, then working down upon them, when the}' offer very pretty shots, but even under such circumstances they are apt to sneak off to one side or in some other manner dodge the issue, trusting to their nimble little legs rather than to their wings. Such is the fashion of the grouse kind, but like other scratching birds, mountain quail, once awing, are strong fliers, fast and hard to bring down. In flavor they are fully the equal of the valley bird, if not its superior, and their bodies are much larger. No more delicate dish is to be found on the hills than a broiled breast of mountain quail. Campers now may shoot mountain quail to their pot's capacity with no compunctions. As a rule, the law is observed in spirit by only shooting enough for meat during the closed season, but to say the average camper passes up mountain quail when deer hunting without success is to put on the conscience of man in general an estimate that it hardly can be expected to warrant. Like their cousins, the mountain quail seem to have made an excellent hatch this year. They are plentiful in places where only sparingly represented last year, if at all. Plenty of them, it is reported, can be found within a day's travel from Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel, and even in the Santa Monica Mountains. WILD DUCKS ON MEXICAN COAST. An Oakland sportsman who is residing temporarily on the western Coast of Mexico writes home in an enthusiastic strain regarding the vast number of wild ducks to be found in the Coast resorts of feathered aquatic game. Were it not for the heat, the distance from towns and other decided inconveniences, that region would undoubtedly be widely and wholly known as a sports- man's paradise. Two specimens of native ducks — the pijije and the Muscovy — are there in great numbers. In addi- tion, for several months after the beginning of November swarms of migratory ducks are to be found. It is supposed that they come down the Coast from California — a journey of some 2,000 miles. In these enormous flocks of late fall and winter visitors are widgeon, mallard, butterballs, teal, spoon- bill, sprig and other varieties that are found further north. So extensive are the feeding grounds, and so secure are the ducks from attacks of hunters that it is believed many migratory birds remain in those sections to breed. In time these may become, virtually, natives, and will flourish greatly if they learn to avoid the as- saults of alligators. Whatever the future may bring, it is thought that every year witnesses the arrival of more and more American ducks. Perhaps some that have tried the trip south In former seasons returned and spread the news throughout the north that they had discovered an ideal feeding place where the entire winter may be spent in luxurious comfort without once being dis- turbed by the discharge of a gun. The writer of the letter states that upon some of the ponds he has seen ducks so numerous that the hunter could easily secure 500 or 600 shots a day. Such slaughter would be senseless, however, as game there will not keep longer than twelve hours. No ice is to be had. A large Muscovy duck weighs about six pounds, and when young, furnishes a most enjoyable dish. This bird lives and nests in the trees, building its nests in a hollow, and leading the young to water as soon as they are able to navigate, for themselves. About the size of a widgeon the pijije is thought by some to be the Mexican wood duck, but on the west coast, at any rate, they are never seen in the trees. The countless thousands of these water fowl find plenty to eat in the numerous lakes, ponds and la- goons along the coast, and pursue the even tenor of their life unmolested. A modern breechloader has never been fired over many of these lakes. Indians who inhabit the coast country seem to re- gard the ducks as too small game. At any rate, they seldom hunt them, preferring to expend their ammu- nition upon deer and wild hogs. Present an Indian with a number of ducks and he will hang them over 'a fire until they are half cooked. Then he will progably keep them for several days. As an epicurean delight, however, the ducks are a failure after being smoked and singed in the Indian fashion. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Saturday, September 14, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN SAN MATEO KENNEL CLUB AWARDS. St. Bernards (rough coats). — Limit dogs — 1 P. Murray's Denver Boy, 2 Mrs. J. W. Matthews' Prince Lion. Open dogs — 1 Prince Lion, 2 Mrs. L. T. Hawkins' King B. Winners dogs — 1 Denver Boy, res Prince Lion. Great Danes. Novice dogs — 1 H. Masters' King Edward. Limit dogs — 1 King Edward. Open dogs — 1 D. J. Desmond's Ch. Duke. Winners dogs — 1 Ch. Duke, res King Enward. Novice bitches — Absent H. R. Brown's Agnes Vom Inn. Limit bitches — 1 D. J. Desmond's Alice. Winners bitches — 1 Alice. Russian Wolfhounds. Open dogs — 1 C. C. Curtis' Kubelik II. Greyhounds. Open dogs — 1 „as. Sweeney's Rich- ard Anton. Open bitches — 1 Jas. Sweeney's Baby Aurora, absent M. Hale's Niobe. Winners dogs and bitches — 1 Richard Anton, res Baby Aurora. American Foxhounds. Open and winners dogs — 1 Carroll Cook's Ned. English Foxhounds. Limit and winners dogs and bitches — 1 Major W. A. Phipps' Langley Drag. Pointers. — Novice, limit, open and winners dogs — 1 T. A. Driscoll's Glenrose. Novice bitches — 1 J. P. McGlynn's Beauty Bell. Limit bitches — 1 A. L. Holling's Queen. Winners bitches — 1 Queen, res Beauty Bell. English Setters. Puppy dogs — 1 V. Kuehn's Mall- wyd Beau. Novice dogs — 1 Mallwyd Beau, absent W. H. Pratt's Cato's Sir Easton. Limit dogs — 1 Mrs. B. Allen's Fleet's Sergeant, 2 H. Dinslage's Sport, 3 T. O'Connell's Jay J. Open dogs — 1 Sport, 2 Jay J. Winners dogs — 1 Fleet's Sergeant, res Mallwyd Beau. Puppy bitches — 1 M. Manning's Lady Dorrie M. Novice bitches — 1 Lady Dorrie M., 2 Wm. Cuneo's Madera, 3 Win. Phillips' Lady Cato, absent A. J. Ritter's Daisy, W. R. Hird's Gladys. Limit bitches — 1 Huron Rock's Sue Gladstone, 2 A. Temple's Blanche F. Open bitches — 1 Sue Gladstone, 2 T. J. Blight's Lady Kate, 3 Blanche F, absent Gladys. Winners bitches — 1 Sue Gladstone, res Lady Kate. Gordon Setters. Novice dogs — Absent A. L. Stuart's Rastus. Limit, open and winners dogs — 1 A. L. Stuart's Doc, 2 D. Heffron's Gordon. Novice bitches — 1 V. Kuehn's Lawn View Bell. Limit bitches — 1 G. C. Creyk's Nellie C, absent D. C. Brown's Pit. Open bitches — 1 A. L. Holling's Flora B, 2 H. B. Knox's Sis, absent Pit. Winners bitches — 1 Flora B, res Sis. Irish Setters. Novice dogs — 1 R. H. Grove's Phil Law. Limit dogs — 1 G. S. L.uie's Reddy, 2 R. A. Miller's Prince Bruno. Open dogs — 1 R. H. Grove's Halvern Jerry (formerly Jerry). Winners dogs — 1 Halvern Jerry, res Phil Law* Puppy bitches — 1 R. H. Groves' St. Lambert's Phyllis. Novice bitches — 1 L. Barton's Moreen, 2 St. Lambert's Phyllis. Win- ners bitches — 1 Moreen, res St. Lambert's Phyllis. Irish Water Spaniels. Limit dogs — 1 Frisco Kennels' Our Chance Jr. Open dogs — 1 A. Christensen's Ch. The Gossoon. Winners dogs — 1 Ch. The Gossoon, res Our Chance Jr. Novice bitches — 1 Frisco Kennels' Frisco Bess. Open bitches — 1 Frisco Kennels' Rowdy Girl. Winners bitches — 1 Rowdy Girl, res Frisco Bess. Clumber Spaniels. Open dogs — 2 L. Hansen's Sport. Field Spaniels. Limit aogs — A. Balfour's Inch- keith Billy, 2 E. Hoegeman's Dick H., 3 J. R. Stuart's Judge Casey, res B. Bassett's Jack. Open dogs — 1 Inchkeith Billy, 2 Judge Casey, 3 Jack. Win- ners dogs — 1 Inchkeith Billy, res Dick H. Limit, open and winners bitches — 1 A. Balfour's Chesterton Bess, 2 J. Lawson's Nellie. Cocker Spaniels. Puppy dogs, black — 1 Mrs. W. H. Eckhardt's Rex, absent W. S. Burnett's Lagunitas Judge. Novice dogs, black — 1 E. Westelius' Berk- eley Chic, 2 Rex, 3 L. Otzen's Reno. Limit dogs, black — 1 Miss A. Wolfen's Searchlight, 2 Berkeley Chic. 3 J. Schiios Sport. Open dogs, black — 1 Searchlight, 2 Geo. Nieborger's Jimmie, 3 Miss J. Grant's Omey, absent Phil C. Meyer's Glenwood Havoc. Winners dogs, black — 1 Searchlight, res Jimmie. Puppy bitches, black — 1 Mrs. F. E. Adams' Cressella Nell. Novice bitches, black — 1 Mrs. L. Mack's Kentucky Bess, 2 Mrs. Geo. Shane's Miss Dinah Jones, 3 E. Colwell's Plumeria Victoria, res Mr. Hahn's Midget, v h c Cresella Nell, h c W. H. Hudson's Plumeria- Bess. Limit bitches, black — 1 Miss Dinah Jones, 2 Twinkle, 3 H. Lunebury's Flora, absent H. Levin's Fanny. Open bitches — 1 A. L. Cresswell's Cressella Nancy, 2 G. A. Nieborger's Cricket, 3 J. Hervey Jones' Miss Frivolity, res Twinkle, v h c Flora. Winners bitches, black — 1 Cressella Nancy, res Cricket. Puppy dogs, parti-color — 1 C. G. Gilbert's Little John, 2 Wm. Dunn's Duke, 3 J. H. Gage's Dusty Rhoades. Limit dogs, parti-color — 1 W. H. Dennis' Delverton Domino, absent Mrs. M. S. Greenberg's Glenwood Jim. Open dogs, parti-color — 1 Alex. Wol- fen's Gipsy Chief, 2 Delverton Domino. Limit and open bitches, parti-color — 1 Mrs. W. C. Ralston's Delverton Dolores, 2 Helen Murray's China Doll. Puppy dogs, any solid color other than black — 1 Miss Kempf's Carrots, 2 Mrs. P. L. Moir's Jewell, 3 Mrs. C. W. Moore's Bob Moore, res Mrs. O. A. Forster's Toza. Limit dogs, any solid color other than black — 1 Bob Moore, absent H. McDonald's Rex. Open dogs, any solid color other than black — 1 Bob Moore. Novice bitches, any solid color other than black — 1 Mrs. Geo. Shane's Nan Patterson. Limit bitches, any solid color other than black — 1 A. E. Williams" Cleo, 2 Miss M. Montgomery's Kuchen, 3 W. S. Noyes' Lester Rose. Open bitches, any solid color other than black — 1 Geo. A. Nie- borger's Patience, 2 K. N. Stevens' Brownland Babbie, 3 Little Maid, res Lester Rose. Winners dogs, other than black — 1 Gipsy Chief, res Delverton Domino. Winners bitches, other than black — 1 Delverton Dolores, res Patience. Dachshunde. Puppy dogs — 1 Mrs. S. St. L. Cavill's Brownie. Novice dogs — 1 W. P. Ryken's Knuckles, 2 Otto Kock's Wald. Limit dogs — 1 Mrs. S. St. L. Cavill's Alexander P., 2 Knuckles. Open dogs — 1 Knuckles, absent Phil C. Meyer's Eitel Fritz. Winners dogs — 1 Alexander P., res Brownie. Limit bitches — 1 Mrs. L. St. L. Cavill's Toodles. Open bitches — 1 Mrs. Phil M. Wand's Nordica, 2 Toodles, 3 Miss Charlotte Young's Lena, absent Phil C. Meyer's Glenwood Fraulein. Winners bitches — 1 Nordica, res Toodles. Collies, sable and white. Puppy dogs — 1 Wm. Ellery's Valverde Watch, 2 G. R. Ferguson's Glen Tana Carnegie. Novice dogs, sable and white — 1 Valverde Watch, 2 C. G. xjathrop's Azmoor, 3 Mrs. W. D. Wisnom's Robin II. Limit dogs, sable and white — 1 Mrs. J. S. Mcintosh's Bruce, absent Wm. Ellery's Southpert Stephen. Open dogs, sable and white — 1 Wm. Ellery's Ch. Southport Philosopher. Puppy bitches, sable and white — 1 S. Ducas' Orms- kirk Queen. Novice bitches — 1 C. R. Walters' Lorna Doone, 2 Thos. Monroe's Flossie, 3 Mrs. E. A. Turner's Bonnie Dundee, absent Mrs. L. W. Spriggs' Cheviot Lassie. Open bitches, sable and white — 1 Wm. Ellery's Xantippe of Moreton, 2 - residio Kennels' Presidio Lassie, 3 Lorna Doone, res Bonnie Dundee. Open bitcnes, sable and white, Pacific Coast bred — 1 Lorna Doone, 2 Flossie, 3 Bon- nie Dundee. Novice dogs, other than sable and white — 1 Pre- sidio Kennels' Presidio Wonder, 2 C. G. Lathrop's Del Monte, 3 C. R. Walters' Rhoderick Dhu, res C. R. Walters' Rob Roy. Limit dogs, other than Wonderland Kennels' Ch. Dick Dazzler. sable and white — 1 R. Wallace's Dictator, 2 Presidio Kennels' Presidio Hero, 3 Rob Roy, res Rhoderick Dhu, v h c J. Schaefer's Glide. Open dogs, other than sable and white — 1 Dictator, 2 Rhoderick Dhu, 3 Rob Roy, absent Wm. Ellery's Wishaw Leader. Open dogs, other than sable and white, bred in the United States — 1 D. J. Desmond's Judge, 2 Rhoderick Dhu, 3 Rob Roy. Novice bitches, other than sable and white — 1 Wm. Ellery's Valverde viola. Winners dogs, any color — 1 Ch. Southport Philoso- pher, res Dictator. Winners bitches, any color — 1 Valverde Viola, res Xantippe of Moreton. Poodles (corded). Open dogs — 1 E. Tripot's Black, 2 G. Mendelson's Jack. Chow Chows. Open dogs — 1 S. L. Plant's Buster, 2 J. L. Bernard's Chang. Dalmatians. Limit and open dogs — 1 S. L. Gold- steins' Sport, absent Phil C. Meyer's Ch. Glenwood Adonis. Limit and open bitches — Absent Phil C. Meyer's Glenwood Minerva and Glenwood Venus. English Bulldogs. Puppy dogs — 1 W. H. Reeds' Ace of Diamonds. Novice dogs — 1 L. S. Greene- baum's Bull Durham, 2 J. Ewins' Moston Bar None, 3 B. Ogden's The Judge, res A. J. Hayes Jr's Rich- ard Carle II., v h c Ace of Diamonds, h c Miss E. Koshland's Buster, c E. R. Bryant's Quake. Open dogs — 1 G. B. McLean's Moston Monarch, 2 Mrs. Chas. K. Harley's Ivel Damon, 3 The Judge, res Richard Carle II.. v h c Ace of Diamonds, h c Buster, absent Mrs. Phil C. i.ieyer's Endcliffe Baron. Open dogs, American bred — 1 Richard Carle II., 2 Ace of Diamonds, 3 Buster. Open dogs, Pacific Coast bred — 1 Buster. Winners dogs — 1 Moston Monarch, res Ivel Damon. Puppy bitches — 1 W. F. Weiss' Nairod's Duchess of Salano. Limit bitches — 1 Mrs. J. P. Norman's Toreador Venus, absent Mrs. Phil C. Meyer's Glenwood Pride. Open bitches — 1 Toreador Venus, absent J. Ewins' Tennessee. Win- ners bitches — 1 Toreador Venus, res Nairod's Duchess of Salano. Airedale Terriers. Puppy dogs — 1 N. T. Messer's Motor Dace, 2 C. G. Lathrop's Percy Dacier HI. Limit dogs — 1 L. G. Garnsey's Clifton Lad. Open dogs— 1 Clifton Lad, 2 F. C. Reids' Robin Hood, 3 J. McCullough's Percy Dacier II. Open dogs, Paci- fic Coast bred — 1 Robin Hood. Winners dogs — 1 Clifton Lad, res Motor Dace. Limit and open bitches 1 L. C. Garnsey's Clifton Lass, 2 G. S. Thomas' Endcliffe Gypsy, 3 G. S. Thomas' Endcliffe Floss. Winners bitches — 1 Clifton Lass, res Endcliffe Gypsy. Bull Terriers. Puppy dogs — 1 E. P. Shortall's Silkwood Ben Ali, 2 Mrs. C. R. Thorburn's Stiletto Cold Steel, 3 R. Richard's Stiletto Tarquin, res Mrs. J. E. Brown's Togo, v h c R. A. Ross' Hart- ford Tom. Novice dogs — 1 Stiletto Cold Steel, 2 A. B. Chase's Newman Noggs, 3 Stiletto Tarquin, res Togo, v h c Hartford Tom. Limit dogs — 1 Silkwood Ben Ali, 2 Stiletto Cold Steel, 3 J. Cawkwell's Silk- wood Surprise, res Mrs. J. A. Welsh's Edgecote Al, v h c Miss Jennie A. Crocker's Silkwood. Open dogs — 1 Silkwood Ben Ali, 2 Stiletto Cold Steel, 3 Silk- wood Surprise, res Edgecote Al, v h c Silkwood, absent Stiletto Tarquin. Open dogs, Pacific Coast bred — 1 Silkwood Ben Ali, 2 Hartford Tom. Winners dogs— 1 Silkwood Ben Ali, res Stiletto Cold Steel. Puppy bitches — 1 R. A. Roos' Hartford Ted. Novice bitches — 1 Mr. Geo. Flexnor's Lady Hazel, 2 Hart- ford Ted, 3 W. H. Carmichael's Englewood BUx, res Miss J. Bell's Princess Dot. Limit bitches — 1 J. I. Sparrow's Lady Brassie, 2 Lady Hazel, 3 Hart- ford Ted, res Mrs. A. Cellier's Edgecote Roxy, v he Princess Dot. Open bitches — 1 Silkwood Brassie, 2 Lady Hazel, 3 Hartford Ted, res Princess Dot. Open bn.cb.es, Pacific Coast bred — 1 Silkwood Brassie, 2 Hartford Ted. Winners bitches — 1 Silkwood Brassie, res Lady Hazel. French Bulldogs. Puppy dogs — 1 Mrs. A. C. Kingsbury's Denys de Jargeau. Limit dogs — 1 C. G. Cook and S. Postley's Loulou, 2 Denys de Jargeau. Open dogs — 1 Cook and Postley's General De La Mare, 2 Denys de Jargeau. Winners dogs — 1 General De La Mare, res Loulou. Novice bitches — Absent Phil C. Meyer's Glenwood Marie. Limit bitches — 1 M. Pierrot's Tosca D'Al- fort. Open bitches — 1 Cook and Postley's Ch. Margot de Pantin, absent Phil C. Meyer's Glenwood Margot: Winners bitches — 1 Ch. Margot de Pantin, res Tosca D'Alfort. Boston Terriers. Puppy dogs — 1 Ascot Kennels' Roseben. Novice dogs — 1 A. H. Hayes Jr's. Rainier Dick, 2 Dr. T. M. Smith's Pepper VI., 3 Mrs. G. S. Miles' Chippewa's Megowan. Limit dogs, under 12 pounds and over 12 months — 1 Ascot Kennels' Ascot Major. Limit dogs, 12 to 17 pounds — 1 Ascot Roseben, 2 Chippewa's Megowan, 3 Rainier Dick. Limit dogs, 17 to 22 pounds — 1 Mrs. W. H. Den- ing's Sassy, 2 Miss Jennie A. Crocker's Frisco Cinders, 3 Ascot Kennels' Ascot Jim, res Ascot Ken- nels* Ascot Autocrat. Limit dogs, over 22 pounds — 1 Pepper VI., 2 A. A. Wilson's Togo II. Open dogs, under 12 pounds and over 12 months — 1 Ascot Major. Open dogs, 12 to 17 pounds — 1 Ascot Kennels' Ascot Rosebud, 2 Rainier Dick. Open dogs, 17 to 22 pounds — 1 Miss Jennie A. Crocker's Ch. Dick Daz- zler, 2 Sassy, 3 Frisco Cinders, res Ascot Jim, v h. c Rainer Dick. Open dogs, 22 pounds and over — 1 E. D. Mendenhall's Dan Daly, 2 Togo U. Open dogs, Pacific Coast bred — 1 Sassy, 2 Ascot Roseben. Winners dogs — 1 Ch. Dick Dazzler, res Sassy. Puppy bitches — 1 Arroyo Kennels' Arroyo Affiliate. Novice bitches — 1 E. D. Mendenhall's Brownhurst Madam Vick, 2 Arroyo Kennels' Mc- Cusker's Butternut, 3 Miss Jennie A. Crocker's Wonderland Venus, res Arroyo Affiliate, v h c Dr. T. M. Smith's Baby Rose. Limit bitches, under i2 pounds and over 12 months — 1 Ascot Kennels' Ascot Sporting Duchess. Limit bitches, 12 to 17 pounds — 1 Miss Jennie A. Crocker's Clancy HI., 2 El Mundo Kennels' El Mundo Dolly Varden, 3 Arroyo Affiliate, absent Mrs. Phil C. Meyer's Glenwood Nancy .__ Limit bitches, 17 to 22 pounds — 1 Brown- hurst Madam Vick, 2 McCusker's Butternut, 3 Baby Rose. Limit bitches, over 22 pounds — 1 Ascot Ken- nels' Jersey Lily, 2 Mrs. J. A. Farmer's Beauty. Open bitches, under 12 pounds and over 12 months — 1 Ascot Kennels' Ascot Sporting Duchess. Open bitches, 12 to 17 pounds — 1 Clancy HI., withheld Mrs. E. R. Bryant's Sirius Folly. Open bitches, 17 to 22 pounds — 1 Miss Jennie A. Crocker's Ch. Endcliffe Tortora. Open bitches — 1 Ch. Endcliffe Tortora, res Brownhurst Madam Vick. Fox Terriers (smooth coats).. .Puppy dogs — 1 W. W. Stettheimer's Tallac Casino, 2 W. W. Stett- heimer's Ta..ac Rusher, absent Tallac Brush, Tallac Sergeant. Novice dogs — 1 Tallac Casino, 2 absent Tallac Charletan, Tallac Sergeant, J. Hausman's Tramp. Limit dogs — 1 W. W. Stettheimer's Wandee Resist, 2 W. W. Stettheimer's Tallac Marlin, 3 Miss Irene Sheehan's Sabine Rebus, res M. Gold- smith's Tallac Chuck, absent Tallac Oxford, Tallac Oxygen, P. N. Nissen's Kacimo Act. Open dogs — 1 Wandee Resist, 2 Tallac Marlin, 3 Hampshire Ken- nels' Sabine Rustic, res Sabine Rebus, v h c Tallac Chuck, h c Tallac Casino. Open dogs, American bred — 1 Tallac Marlin, 2 Sabine Rebus, 3 Tallac Chuck, res Tallac Casino. Winners dogs — 1 Wandee Resist, res Tallac Marlin. Puppy bitches — 1 absent Tallac Echo. Novice bitches — 1 W. W. Stett- heimer's Tallac Lakebreeze, absent Tallac Echo, Tallac Sprite (formerly Norfolk Sprite). Limit bitches — 1 Hampshire Kennels' Hampshire Ivy, 2 Tallac Sprite, 3 W. W. Stettheimer's Tallac Sea- breeze, res Tallac Orchid, v h c Tallac Sunbeam, v h c Tallac Dusky Lassie, c F. J. Carolan's Cross- ways Venus, absent Tallac Orchestra, Mrs. S. W. Letz's Babe, F. J. Carolan's Crossways Sally and Warren Floss. Open bitches — 1 Hampshire Ivy, 2 Tallac oeabreeze, 3 Tallac Dusky Lassie, res Cross- ways Venus, absent Warren Floss, Crossways Sally. Open bitches, American bred — 1 Tallac Sprite, 2 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 14, 1907. demonstration. The Wonderland entries were handled in the ring by Miss Jennie Crocker, her wins being popular and evoking rounds of applause from the spectators. Ascot Kennels put in a number of classy entries and received a generous quota of ribbons. The placing of Brownhurst Madam Vick for reserve winners over Clancy III. was one award that raised a bit of non-concurrent opinion on the part of the Boston fancy. French Bulldogs were several old familiars and all excellent. English Setters were a pleasing lot. Sue Glad- stone, a Santa Barbara entry, made good for her championship. Gordons were about the usual quality benched, a breed that should be taken up again by Coast sportsmen. Flora B. also joined the champion class. Irish Setters brought out two new importa- tions, Phil Law, reserve winners St. Lambert's Phyllis, reserve winners bitches, both of good type and class. Noreen, a locally bred bitch and a very good looker, also made her debut, winning the spe- cial for best bitch. The Stockton dog Jerry, now Halvern Jerry, also scored a championship mark. Mr. larley's classes were numerous and required painstaking work in Fox Terriers. Hampshire Ken- nels' Ch. Wandee Knight maintained his copyright on first awards of specials, the regular awards were fought out between Hampshire, Tallac and Humber- stone Kennels principally. In wires the Humberstone entries prevailed . The rest of the breeds did not develop any entries of exceptional merit. Mr. Stewart's classes were strong enough in numbers and quality to put him down as a drawing card. Collies were a showing of class and quality . Principal honors 'went to . alverde Kennels entries. A new dog, Dictator, a son of Ch. Squire of Tytton, although out of conunion, is a fine specimen. Aire- dales were an indication in numbers and class that the breed is picking up on the Coast. The Bull Terrier showing was not as strong as usual. Silkwood Ben Ali and Stiletto Cold Steel ran a close race. Cold Steel is regarded as a dog nearer e sturdier desired Bull merrier lines than Ali. Silk- wood Surprise, barring a fleck of a dudley nose, could go higher than he did. Silkwood Brassie and Lady Hazel were placed one, two in limit, winners and open. Mr. Blight had the recognition of Cocker fanciers to a degree. His work was careful and generally sat- isfactory. Crescella Nancy and Gipsy won their champion medals, ihe Cocker showing was a classy one throughout, Irish Water Spaniels produced two good ones, well known benchers, Ch. The Gossoon and Ch. Rowdy Girl. Frisco Kennels' Frisco Bess, reserve winners, is a very promising puppy. Bulldogs were excellent throughout. The Los Angeles dog Moston Monarch prevailed over Ch. Ivel Damon for first place, and the specials. The dog classes generally were well filled and excellent in quality. Toreador Venus won out in bitches. Nai- rod's Duchess of Salano, reserve winners, is a young bitch of most promising type and class. Dachshundes were a good lot. The toy and smaller breeds were notable for many absentees. Among the small dogs were several that had the hall marks of merit, Buster, a Chow puppy, and four Italian Grey- hounds. The orange and white English Toy Spaniel Ch. Dreamland Don Quixote being one of the best we have seen benched for some time. The number of dogs and entries, as shown in the catalogue, were: Dogs. Entries Cocker Spaniels 45 59 Boston Terriers 30 60 Fox Terriers (Smooth) 30 58 Fox Terriers (Wire) 19 34 Collies 24 37 Bull Terriers 19 44 English Setters 18 22 Bulldogs 15 30 Dachshundes 9 12 Gordon Setters 8 11 Airedale Terriers 8 13 French Bulldogs 7 10 Irish Setters 6 7 Field Spaniels 6 11 Irish Terriers 5 7 Yorkshire Terriers 5 6 Great Danes » 5 Scotch Terriers 4 4 Pomeranians 4 6 Italian Greyhounds 4 5 Dalmatians 4 5 Irish Water Spaniels 4 4 Japanese Spaniels 3 5 Chihuahuas 3 3 Pointers 3 5 Greyhounds 3 3 St. Bernards 3 4 Welsh Terriers 2 2 Skve Terriers 2 2 Black and Tan 2 2 Toy Terriers 2 ' 2 English Toy spaniels 2 2 Maltese Terriers 2 2 Toy Poodles 2 2 Corded Poodles 2 2 Chows i 2 2 American Foxhounds 1 1 English Foxhounds f 1 Russian Wolfhounds 1 1 Clumber Spaniels 1 1 Miscellaneous class 3 3 Total 319 495 Tallac Sunbeam, 3 Crossways Venus, absent W. Floss, C. Dally. Veteran bitches, over 5 years — 1 Tallac Seabreeze, 2 Tallac Dusky Lassie, 3 Warren Floss. Winners bitches — 1 Hampshire Ivy, res Tallac Sprite. Fox Terriers (wire haired). Puppy dogs — Absent I. C . Ackerman's Humberstone Victor. Novice dogs — 1 Miss Virginia Joliffe's Humberstone, 2 E. J. Tobin's San Francisco. Limit dogs — 1 Humberstone, 2 San Francisco, absent Tallac Commander, Chas. Raoul Du Val's Jack III. Open dogs — 1 I. C. Acker- man's Humberstone Record, 2 Humberstone, 3 San Francisco, res P. J. Durham's Pete. Open dogs, American bred — 1 Humberstone Record, 2 San Fran- cisco. Veteran dogs, over 5 years — Absent I. C. Ackerman's Ch. Humberstone Bristles. Champion dogs — 1 I. C. Ackerman's Ch. Humberstone Mearns. Winners dogs — 1 Humberstone Record, res Ch. Humberstone Mearns. Puppy bitches — 1 R. C. Halstead's Olivewood Sallie. Novice bitches — 1 E. J. Bauman's Humberston Nettle. Limit bitches — 1 I. C. Ackerman's Humberstone Hope, 2 Olivewood Sallie, 3 E. B. Rosenburg's Sapient, res Humber- stone Nettle, absent F. J. Carolan's Crossways Busybody. Open bitches, American bred — 1 Hum- berstone Hope, 2 Humberstone Nettle, 3 Olivewood Sallie. Veteran bitches, over 5 years — Absent Mrs. G. A. Cranfield's Ch. Maggie the Maid. Champion bitches — Absent Ch. Maggie the Maid, I. C. Acker- man's Ch. Endcliffe Precise. Winners bitches — 1 Humberstone Hope, res i..vewood Sallie. Irish Terriers. Limit dogs — 1 F. J. Carolan's Cross- ways Pat, absent Phil C. Meyer's Glenwood Mixer. Open and winners dogs — 1 Crossways Pat. Puppy bitches — 1 Absent G. F. Heir's Biddy McGirk. Novice bitches — 1 Pete Walsh's Grand View Molly, absent Biddy McGirk. Open bitches — 1 W. S. Kittle's Bessie. Winners bitches — 1 Bessie, res Grand View Molly. Scottish Terriers. Open dogs — 1 F. J. Carolan's Crossways Scottie, absent Mrs. Chas. E. Maud's Denver Duncan. Open bitches — 1 J. Lawson's Mouise, absent R. H. Baker's Lady Scott. Welsh Terriers. Open dogs — Absent Phil C. Meyer's Selwonk Vagrant. Open bitches — Absent Phil C. Meyer's Glenwood Gladys. Skye Terriers. Open dogs — 1 Miss M. Petersen's Gip. Open bitches — Absent R. H. Baker's Lady- Skylark. Black and Tan, Manchester Terriers. Open dogs — 1 Robison Bros.' Tutsiliffe, absent A. H. Hayes Jr's. Dandy Boy. Toy Terriers. Open dogs — 1 S. Davies' Tiny, 2 Miss J. L. Miller's Toodles. Pomeranians. Open dogs and bitches, under 8 pounds — Absent Miss G. Sonnenfelde's Humberstone Masher. Limit dogs and bitches, over 8 pounds — 1, 2 Frances M. Reed's Rollo and Baby, absent T. Sanor's Jack. Open and winners dogs and bitches, over S pounds — 1, 2 Rollo, Baby. English Toy Spaniels. Orange and white. Open and winners dogs and bitches — 1 Mrs. Robt. T. Cochran's Ch. Dreamwold Don Quixote, absent H. C. Brown's Ch. Humberstone Trilby. Japanese Spaniels. Limit and open dogs and bitches — 1 Robison Bros.' Teddo, absent Robison Bros.' Tokyo, A. H. Hayes Jr's. Jappy. Toy Poodles. Open dogs — 1 Mrs. Geo. Geoppert's Dixie. Open bitches — 1 Miss Roy Reeves' Bellwood Beauty. Yorkshire Terriers. Open dogs — 1 Mrs. W. A. Beck's Skyudle, absent Mrs. D. Neustader's Toodles, Mrs. G. F. Herr's Micky. Open bitches — 1 Mrs. G. F. Herr's Rags. 2 Mrs. W. A. Beck's Cynderella, 3 Mrs. F. J. Carolan's Fluffy. Maltese Terriers. Open bitches — 1 M. E. Gome's Chicquita, absent M. Oppenheim's Bessie G. Chihuahuas. Open dogs — 1 Mrs. C. J. Lindgren's Toy. Open bitches — 1 Mrs. Jennie P. Frost's Chula Jr., absent R. A. Dallugge's Pichulie. Italian Greyhounds. Puppy and limit dogs and bitches — 1 Mrs. S. A. Cummings' Zelda III. Open dogs — 1 Mrs. S. A. Cummings' Dude, 2 S. A. Cum- mings' Ch. Duke II. Open bitches — 1 S. A. Cum- mings' Baby. Winners dogs and bitches — 1 Dude, res Ch. Duke JJ. Miscellaneous Class. Open dogs — Absent Mrs. M. Barrow's Sh... (Pekinese). Open bitches — Absent R. H. Smythe's Lady of Peking, H. R. Brown's Fecromple. Special Awards. The President's cup, offered by Mr. Chas. K. Har- ley for the best Collie — Wm. Ellery's Valverde Viola. Bohm-Bristol trophy for best novice Collie — Valverde Viola. Norman J. Stewart cup for best Pacific Coast bred Collie — Valverde Viola. Stockton Kennel Club cup for best limit Collie — Wm. Ellery's Xantippe of Moreton. Mrs. L. W. Neustader cup for best Collie bred and shown by owner — Presidio Wonder. N. H. Xeustader cup for best novice English Setter — V. Kuehn's Mallwyd Beau. A. C. Blumenthal cup for best novice Irish or Gordon Setter — L. Barton's Noreen (Irish Setter) . Irving C . Ackerman cup for best novice or limit Irish Water Spaniel — Frisco Kennels' (Wm. V. Bay I Frisco Bess. San Mateo Kennel Club cup for best novice Pointer — Thos. A. Driscoll's Glenrose. San Mateo Kennel Club cup for best English or American Foxhound — Carroll Cook's Ned. San Mateo Kennel Club cup for best Russian Wolfhound — Carl C. Curtis' Kubelik n. The Peer' ess cup, from Max Rosenfeld, for the best Boston Terrier — Miss Jennie A. Crocker's (Wonderland Kennels) Ch. Dick Dazzler. Robison Bros, trophy for best Boston Terrier owned and exhibited by a lady — Miss Jennie A. Crocker's Ch. Dick Dazzler. Shereve & Co. cup for best Boston Terrier owned and exhibited by a lady — Miss Jennie A. Crocker's Ch. Dick Dazzler. E. D. Mendenhall cup for best Boston Terrier (donor not competing) in limit — Mrs. W. H. Deming's Sassy. W. W. Stett- heimer cup for best -novice Boston Terrier — E. D. Mendenhall's Brownhurst Madam Vick. Miss Jennie A. Crocker cup (donor not competing) for best California bred Boston Terrier — Mrs. W. H. Dem- ing's Sassy. California Cocker Spaniel Club prizes, for members only. Cup for best Cocker — Mrs. W. C. Ralston's Delverton Dolores. Cup for best of opposite sex — Miss A. Wolfen's Searchlight. Medal for best puppy — Mrs. F. E. Adams' Cressella Nell. Medal for best of opposite sex — W. S. Burnett's Lagunitas Judge. Mrs. J. P. Norman cup for best novice Cocker Spaniel — E. Westelius' Berkeley Chic. San Mateo Kennel Club cup for best limit Cocker — Searchlight. Emporium trophy for best black in open classes — A. L. Cresswell's Crescella Nancy. San Francisco Kennel Club cup for best Bulldog — Geo. B. McLean's Moston Monarch. Chas. Branden- stein cup for best novice or limit Bulldog — Moston Monarch. Nairod cup i.rom J. H. Dorian) for best Bulldog — Moston Monarch. American Fox Terrier Club (open to members) Irv- ing C. Ackerman Humberstone challenge cup, value 5200, for best American bred, smooth or wire Fox Terrier — Hampshire Kennels' (Wm. K. Peasley) Ch. Wandee Knight. Cup for best American or Canadian bred smooth dog — Ch. Wandee Knight. Cup for best American or Canadian bred smooth bitch — Hampshire Kennels' Ch. Sabine Favor. Cup for best American or Canadian bred wire dog — Humberstone Kennels' (I. C. Ackerman) Humber- stone Record. Cup for best American or Canadian bred wire bitch — Humberstone Kennels' Humberstone iiope. Western Fox Terrier Breeders' Association cup for best smooth (members only) Ch. Wandee Knight. Cup for best wire (members only) — Humberstone Record. Western Bull Terrier Breeders' Association cash prize (open to all) for best Bull Terrier dog bred by exhibitor — Mrs. Chas. Reid Thorburn's Stiletto Cold Steel. Western Bull Terrier Breeders' Associa- tion cash prize (open to all) for best bitch bred by exhibitor — J. I. Sparrow's Silkwood Brassie. W. H. Carmichael cup for best Bull Terrier dog — E. P. Shortall's Silkwood Ben Ali. Geo. Larsen trophy for best novice Bull Terrier — Mrs. Geo. Flex- ner's Lady -xazel. THE CROSSWAYS SHOW. The San Mateo Kennel Club's fourth annual open- air one-day show, held at Mr. Francis J. Carolan's beautiful polo grounds. Crossways. Burlingame, San Mateo county, on Admission Day, the 9th inst., can be considered a great success in more ways than one. The show was well patronized by a flattering attendance of both exhioitors and spectators. The medium sized and small breeds were benched, and the larger varieties were pegged out on the turf in front of the club-house. The judging began at 10:30 in the morning and was finished by 4:30 P. M. Three rings were arranged on the lawn in front of the club-house. The decisions of the judges were, as a rule, well received. Competition was keen in several breeds, and in a few instances there was an upset, hut in the main the ribbons followed the currents of the past three shows held in San Fran- cisco and vicinity. Cocker Spaniels, Bostons, Fox Terriers and Collies had the largest entries. Bull Terriers. Bulldogs and English Setters coming next. The judges of the various breeds were: Mrs. H. H. Carlton, Berkeley, who made her debut in the ring on Boston Terriers and French Bulldogs. Mr. John Love Cunningham, San Francisco — Great Danes. Mr. Fred P. Butler, San Francisco — Pointers and all Setters. Mr. Butler, who had but recently re- covered from a serious illness, received many warm congratulations from a host of friends on his re- appearance. Mr. Chas. K. Harley, Ross Valley. Cal. — Fox Ter- riers, Irish Terriers, Skye Terriers. Manchester Ter- riers, Scottish Terriers and American Foxhounds. Mr. Harley, as usual, put the ribbons in the right place, but his work was cut out for him in several hot classes of Fox Terriers. Mr. Norman J. Stewart, San Jose, Cal. — Airedale Terriers and Collies. Mr. Edmund Attridge, San Francisco — Bull Ter- riers and Yorkshire Terriers. Mr. Thos. J. B.ight. San Francisco — Cocker, Clumber, Field and Irish Water Spaniels. Mr. Geo. A. Cranfield. Rountville, Cal. — Grey- hounds. Russian Wlofhounds, Chows and English Foxhounds. Mr. Irving C. Ackerman, San Francisco — St. Ber- nards, Bulldogs, Daehshunde, Dalmatians, Poodles, Toy Dogs and an other breeds. Boston Terriers were about the best averaging entry in quality and class yet benched at a Coast show. The competition between several kennels was keen, with the result that Wonderland Kennels' Ch. Dick Dazzler was awarded first honors and four specials, and Ch. Endcliffe Tortora won out over the bitch classes. Both dogs were put down in fine condition, Dazzler making a particularly good ring Saturday, September 14, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 A li'fle flock of poultry as an ap- purtenance of the country home may be considered from various points of view. It is unquestionably a conveni- ence. A perennial supply of fresh eggs, with broilers in season and a pair of cocks and an old fowl for the pot at command for the rest of the year will make a very imporant bear- ing on the problems of marketing. With a garden the chances are enor- mous that the hens will be at times a source of torment; on the other hand, they will furnish an excellent com- post, of high value for fruit, flowers or vegetables. If one has a liking for feathered life, there is no little amusement and interest to be found in the poultry yard. There is also discomfort when things go wrong, and if they never go wrong the poultry yard is exempt from the general scheme of things. Finally, and this last consideration should, perhaps, be put first, is the little flock a good investment? With its other advantages, does it pay a cash profit? With every kind of stock — horses, cows, sheep and feathered fowls, no doubt there are both sorts. There are some that are always "eat- ing off their heads," others that earn a good living and some times over for the owner. Only exact accounts will invariably show which is which. For a profit with hens the first step is keeping exact accounts, in order to be able to compare expenditures and receipts, to know every month how much they cost and what we are get- ting for the money. Of course eggs and chickens used are credited the same as those sold; otherwise there is no business footing. With a flock of moderate size the eggs sold will pay for feed bought, but it is necessary to know more than that. At the present high prices of grain, where all is bought, it is not so easy to make the flock earn through the season the feed of a good number of hungry chickens in addition to their own. In my own management that is what I expect, and it requires keeping up a good output of eggs through the late summer and early fall, when eggs are rising in price, but sure to be fall- ing off in number. Eggs every day in the year is the standard to be reached with a small flock. Most years I have made this record, but not invariably. August and September are import- ant months in poultry keeping. Much depends upon care and watchfulness now in securing a good balance on the side of profit. An early molt and high condition of health and activity before going into winter confinement will bring eggs when eggs bring the most money. The pullets that are to be early layers must be liberally fed and have special attention now, and in their selection there is usually room for choice. It is the condition of the flock about the time of early frosts that chiefly decides the question of profit or loss for the next three months. Chickens grown in freedom have doubtless an adavntage in vigor over those kept in confinement, and the value of pullets as early layers de- pends largely upon their early de- velopment. If the cockerels can be disposed of and the best pullets left to a free range during the day, with good quarters at night, free from ver- min, they are practically sure to pay in eggs the whole cost of their rear- ing while eggs are at winter prices. It is really at this time that skill and good judgement are most in de- mand to put the flock on a paying basis. Marketing the surplus of the young stock, weeding out all oldish or unproductive hens and securing real working value in every individual hen and pullet; these are what will make the investment in a score or a hun- dred hens pay an annual profit of TOO per cent. Every hen can easily be made to earn a dollar in addition to her keep, but to be sure of it there must be no neglect of a single import- ant detail. Looking out for green food for the winter months is one consideration now in season. Winter cabbage is one of the best of these foods, but turnips, small potatoes, waste apples, and practically all garden products are available, so that the surplus here can be directly applied to save in cash and save in health in the poultry yard. Clean and dry quarters, a variety of food supplies in such a way as to secure exercise, a constant supply of grit, shell and occassional charcoal, and pure water without stint; these, with healthy young hens and pullets, will produce eggs when eggs are most wanted and give a satisfactory sense of success and a good return for time and money. — Ex. SMALL FARMERS BREED FAST- EST HORSES. For a good many years past the readers of turf journals have been deluged with all kinds of literature and arguments claiming to establish the fact that "the only way to pro- duce champions is to breed to cham- pions," and that in breeding race horses the rule that "like begets like," is inflexible, and hence that no one who does not possess the sagacity and means of breeding to the most fashi- onable and high-priced sires need ever expect to be known as the breeder of sensationaal race horses. The records show that this contention ismore plaus- ible and forcible from a theoretical than a practical stand-point. Since Lady Suffolk achieved the distinction of trotting a mile in harness below 2:30 in 1845, many gentlemen of wealth and prominence have estab- lished good breeding plants where they have accumulated at vast expense, the best bred animals in supposedly speed producing lines that money could buy, and yet of those holding world's records on the trotting turf since the advent of Lady Suffolk to the present time a large majority were bred by those in the humble walks of life, and were by sires and out of dams who had not prior to those productions been considered as possessing the fashionable speed pro- ducing blood lines of the day. The lessons to be drawn from the above facts constitute a most inter- esting chapter to those engaged in the undertaking of solving the breeding problem. That to produce race horses of the highest class, requires blood lines of superior quality is not open to doubt. The blood which will best infuse with a stallion of excellence is just as liable to flow through the vein of a well-bred family mare owned by one who has never given the sub- ject of breeding any atteneion as it is through the veins of a high priced fashionably-bred, and therefore it is that a man in moderate circumstances having a well-bred mare of good qual- ity should not hesitate about breeding her to a stallion possessing like qual- ities.— Judge P. M. Babcock in Aug- ust Recreation. CURING BACON FOR HOME USE. Schuyler Marshall, Mesquite, Texas, Prepared for Farmer's Congress. My own experience goes to show that as much or more depends on the preparation and care taken before hand and vigilance and care after the butchering than upon the method used in preserving. A good, careful man can put up good edible meat by the dray salt process if the hogs are young and fat, while no one on earth can make a gilt edged piece of meat of an old, staggy, poorly bred gob of lard, no matter what recipe he uses. So first, get your hog; young, thrifty and saucy and feed him till he weighs about 175 pounds. Then foreclose on him for his feed bill, disregard his protest, refuse habeas corpus and hang him in the cool air over night to chill but not freeze. Do not dis- regard this precaution. Meat must be devoid of animal heat and drained clear of blood to preserve by any method in a clean, sanitary manner, or to make a healthful product. This was known centuries ago. It was in- corporated in the sanitary laws of Leviticus. In killing, I do not shoot or stun the animal anyway, but just cut his throat and drain his blood to the last drop. To chill thoroughly I have always stripped the leaf lard out while hot and split the carcass. After chilling till the meat is about like cheese to cut and parts from the knife like it, you can cut up the meat in the way it suits you best. Rub it very slightly with salt and pile it on a table in the smoke house for the purpose of drawing the last bit of blood from it. The salt appears to do this very thoroughly in about ten hours. Up to this point there is no differ- ence in handling for sugar curing or dry salting. If you- wish to use the sugar cure, have ready a good water tight barrel, clean and sweet, one which has held molasses is best and those which have held coal oil, vin- egar and liquors cannot be used. Into this barrel sprinkle enough salt to cover the bottom one-fourth inch thick. On this lay a piece of meat, flesh side up and throw a small hand- ful of salt on it. Then another piece and a little more salt and so on till the barrel is full within four inches of the top. On this place six clean bricks or a stone of 25 pound weight, to prevent meat rising out of the brine. To make the brine, measure ten gallons of rain water into a tub and place a fresh egg in it. The egg will sink like lead. Then put in salt and gently stir the water to dissolve it till you have made a brine strong enough to float the egg, till it shows about the size of a 25-cent piece above the water. Then take out the egg and put four ounces of saltpeter in a pint of hot water and dissolve it. Into this put three heaping tablespoon- fuls of best cayenne pepper and stir it thoroughly. Pour this into two quarts of sorghum molasses and heat till it is thin and thoroughly incorpo- rated by stirring; then pour it into the tub of brine and stir it very carefully till it is a good even color about like weak coffee. Dip the brine up and pour gently over the meat till the whole is covered over about four inch- es deep. Lay a light cover over the barrel and leave forty days. Then take out of the brine, dust the ends of the shanks with a little cayenne and hang and smoke from nine to fifteen days as you prefer it light or dark. If you aim to keep till the following Christmas, canvas and dip in whitewash, but for summer wrap- ping paper will answer. HOW TO JUDGE SWINE. When judging any class of hogs it is necessary to go about the work in as systematic a manner as possible, in order to do justice to each animal and to make sure that the essential points are not overlooked. The exact procedure may vary with different judges, but each man should have a definite method of work and follow it. A very satisfactory plan is to ap- proach the hog from the front. From here observe the width of the back, uniformity of width throughout, the width and smoothness of the shoulders, on top, the evenness with which the neck joins the shoulders, the width of the head, its length and the shape and set of the ears. The presence or absence of wrinkles in the face should be noticed, and in breeding classes the eyes should be observed. Next, stepping to the side, the dish of the face is easily seen, and the trimness of the jowl, and the way it carries back to the shoulder. The depth and the width of the shoulder and the depth of chest and body is also to be noted, and the strength of the top line and straight- ness of underline. For too often there is a droop just back of the shoulders, sometimes so noticeable as to form a crease. Viewed from the side the top line should rise grad- ually from the neck to the loins, then slope very slightly to the tail, thus giving a slight arched back, with great strength. The presence of wrinkles is easily seen from the side view, and the length of the rump, the width and depth of the ham and the degree to which it falls forward into the stifle should also be carefully observed. A very common fault is a slackness at this last point, and this, combined with a cut-up flank, gives a very un- desirable appearance to the hind quarters, besides reducing the amount of meat carried in this re- gion. The straightness and length of the pasterns and the way in which the hog stands up on his toes should be carefully observed, as broken- down pasterns are far too common in hogs that have been fitted for the show ring. Pass to the rear, the width of the hind quarters and the fulling down between the hind legs should be looked to, and the uniformity of which should again be looked to. The back must appear broad and nearly level, or slightly rounding. Any tendency to a roach back, com- ing to an edge in the middle, should be discriminated against. By step- ping slightly to one side, though still keeping to the rear, the straightness with which the side carries down to the belly can be noted. The straight- ness of the hind legs should be ob- served, as the hocks are often turned in so much as to give very weak legs. The opposite side should next be surveyed, for the same points as be- fore, and before leaving the animal the quality as indicated by the size of the bone and fineness of the coat should be noted. In the show ring judging, it is frequently advisable to touch the hogs to determine the mel- lowness of flesh and condition. The same general procedure should be followed with each animal; expe- rience will soon enable one to reject the inferior ones after a brief inspec- The better animals, chosen for the short feet, should be brought as close together as is convenient and their points of merit carefully considered. The best one is then chosen, the one most closely approximating the ideal type the judge has in mind, and near- ness to the type chosen. Fancy breed points must always receive due con- sideration, but should never be al- lowed to outweigh the more impor- tant essentials of form, constitution and quality. — Professor W. J. Ken- nedy, Iowa Agricultuarl College. ARMY HORSES A PROBLEM. Louisville, Ky., August 17. — Officers of Fort Thomas have recommended the site of the old Government rifle range, on the Licking River, back of Newport, as a desirable location for one of the six remount stations that will shortly be established by the War Department to furnish horses for the United States Army. It is the intention of the War De- partment to raise all horses that are to be used in the future by the cav- alry, artillery and infantry divisions of the Army as well as mules for the quartermaster and commissary de- partments. At the present time great difficulty is encountered to supply enough good horses for the Army. Agents of the War Department scour the country regions and buy up all desirable horses. During the recent Japanese war talk it was pointed out by Army officers that the United States could not prop- erly mount the different branches of the service, as there are barely enough horses on the market to supply the present standing Army of 60,000. It would be a difficult problem to secure horses for additional troops. At the present time the army buys 17,000 horses every year. The aver- age cavalry, or artillery horse, lasts five years, while those in the in- fantry branch, which are used by the officers, last about seven years. Every horse used by the Army has to be re- placed every five years. It is the intention of the War De- partment to divide the country into geographical sections. Remount sta- tions, where horses will be raised and trained for the service, will be estab- lished at the Newport rifle range, which is considered the best point in Kentucky to raise horses; Springfield, Ohio; Fort Riley, Kas.; the Montana ranges; in the California foothills, and Fort Reno, Okla. The recent establishment of a re- mount station in Lexington, Ky., by the German Government has opened the eyes of Army officers to the ad- vantages of the remount system. It has long been recognized that Ameri- can horses are the best in the world for Army purposes, and it is the in- tention of the German Government 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 14, 1907. to introduce them for use in the Kaiser's army. German horses will be imported into America and sent to Lexington, where they will be crossed with American horses. It is hoped that better horses will be avail- able for use of the German troops. In the geographical divisions of the remount station men will tour the ad- jacent farming regions to buy up the best horses. A horse census will be taken by the Government, which will show how many and what bind of horses can be used by the Army in case of war. All horses brought to the various remount stations will be trained for service. They will be put through evolutions that will make them useful as soon as they are received at an Army post. At the present time "green" horses are sent to the differ- ent posts for development. The system of remount stations will put an end to this practice, which has been the source of considerable annoyance, as many of the horses have been found worthless after efiorts to train them. Every horse that leaves a remount station will be thoroughly tested. Farmers will be encouraged to raise horses for the Army, as the Govern- ment will purchase horses at all times without making the farmers wait, as is the present custom, until the Army needs them. The Newport rifle range is recom- mended because Cincinnati is a good horse and mule market, and it is the idea of the Government to have agents watch the market for desirable steeds. o WILD TURKEYS. The turkey is distinctively an American bird. It was found by the colonists widly distributed throughout the American continent, and was domesticated by the Indians long be- fore Columbus sailed on his westward voyage. The most regal of our re- maining game birds is the wild turkey. According to the Indiana "Farmer," there is perhaps no instance where domestication has scored so little in improvement as with the turkey. In fact, in some respects the taming and breeding has hurt instead of helped the species. No prize domestic turkey gobbler is ever so beautifully marked or so resplendent with feathers of black, shaded with rich bronze and illuminated with a lustrous finish of burnished copper, as is the typical wild turkey, while the vigor and vi- tality of the wild bird is such that to this day we strengthen the most verile of our bronze turkeys by an infusion of the wild blood. Rhode Island, small as she is, stands for the best in turkey production. The last census shows less than 7 million turkeys in the United States and only about 5,000 produced annual- ly in Rhode Island, yet according to T. F. McGraw, the turkey expert, if all the turkeys of the country were of such good quality as Rhode Island's, their total value would be doubled. According to the Department of Agri- culture, the growing of turkeys has greatly improved during the past few years as a result of a determined effort on the part of producers of "standard bred" stock, to demonstrate that it is much more profitable to use pure breeding stock than the smaller and less vigorous stock of times past. The wild turkey is also being used to instill further new vigorous blood into the bronze fields. Inbreeding is the fatal defect among the practice of many turkey growers. No other kind of live stock will re- turn so large a profit to the success- ful producer of poultry, according to McGraw, and no kind of poultry is more profitable than turkeys, when properly handled. The fact that tur- keys will, from the time they are six weeks old until winter, gain the great- er part of their entire living from bugs, insects, grasshoppers and waste grain, assures their existance during this period at little or no cost to the grower, where there is a sufficient range for the birds. ing brooder chicks for the benefit of the readers of American Poultry Jour- nal: The first thing after the chicks are out of the shell and dry we take them to the brooder, being sure the heat is not less than 95 degrees. We never feed until the chick is about forty-eight hours old; then we give dry breadcrumbs mixed with hard boiled egg, and a little bit of black pepper also. I dry the eggshell and pulverize this and mix in feed, which I find the- chicks are very fond of. This we feed for two or three days, with plenty of water or milk. The chicks should be fed as much as they can eat clean, allowing no food to be left over, as it is better to feed three or four times a day. We cover the floor of the brooder with paper, as this can easily be re- moved with all filth and burned, this being done every day. After the chicks are a week old we make corn bread, as for table use, using pepper and egg- shell for grit. This may be given three times a day, "or as often as chicks are hungry," with a little fresh meat ground fine. We always keep a small pan of grit in brooder so chicks can get to this at will. Now, to the brooder we attach a box for a run, the box being four feet long and one and a half feet wide. In this we have plenty of alfalfa litter on floor, with small grain, such as Kaffir corn, cracked corn or wheat thrown in, so this will give the little chicks plenty of exercise. When they are a week old, we raise the small door or brood- er and let them into this run, which you will find they greatly enjoy. At three weeks we begin to give potatoes, cabbage or any convenient vegetable for green food. We also find they are very fond of onion chopped fine. We never feed sloppy foods or mashes to young chicks, as we think these are the cause of so much bowel trouble. Right here, let me say I find nothing so good for this trouble as ginger tea — a teaspoonful of gin- ger, with a teacupful of boiling water, after cooling. Tou will find the chicks are fond of this. Be sure there is no other water they can get to. We give this drink often while trouble lasts, if it appears. It will be all right to give them this drink once a week until five of six weeks old. Keep before them plenty of grit and charcoal, and as far as feeding is concerned the chicks will grow to be healthy and happy if everything con- nected with the brooder is kept per- fectly clean. After the first week we reduce the temperature of brooder to 75 degrees and the fourth week to about 60 degrees. 0 : WAGON TIRE QUESTION. BROODER CHICKS. Methodi Employed by a Capable Poul- try Woman in Raising Them. Mrs C. B. Walker of Brownsberg, Lid., ms explains her method of rais- Whenever the subject of good roads is talked about, something ought to be emphatically said about wide tires. If every wagon carrying a ton or more could have them the roads would be a great deal better. They are especi- ally desirable where roads have been improved, because the narrow tires under heavy loads are likely to make ruts. If wide tire laws could be rigid- ly enforced it would be a great step forward in highway improvement. In cities, too, there should be wide tire ordinances and there are in many of them. It is not uncommon 'to haul three or four ton loads over paved streets, and such wagons should have a four-inch tire. In London such wagons are required to have five and one-half-inch tires and in Berlin and Vienna five and seven-eighths. In the foreign cities mentioned the width of the tire is by ordinance made proportionate to the weight of the load. A wagon and its contents in Berlin and Vienna, which weighs over two tons, must have three and seven-eighths-inch tires, while in Lon- don, under the same conditions, a five- inch tire is required. Chicago has been trying to enforce the wide tire ordinance, but the teamsters 'and truckmen have thus far been able to prevent its enforce- ment. They are asking that a four- ton load should be required to have only two and three-fourths-inch tires, which even on city streets is too nar- row. In Providence a wagon carry- ing three tons or more has to have a four-inch tire. In Council Bluffs and Buffalo there is the same require- ment In Sioux City a three-ton load or more must be carried in wagons with three-inch tires. It stands to reason that a narrow tire puts a great deal more stress and strain on an asphalt pavement than one with a wide tire, where the weight is distri- buted over a larger surface. The wide tire wagons are no harder to draw. The opposition comes from those who do not wish to displace the old wheels and tires for new ones, though wher- ever these ordinances and statutes are made, sufficient time is given so that the change can be effected with- out material loss. The engineers all agree that pavements will last a great deal longer if ordinances require heavy loads to be drawn in wide tired wagons. If this is so true on city pavements, which are now altogether laid on con- crete foundations, how much more ap- plicable it is to country roads. SPECIAL PURPOSE BREEDING. In his address on sheep husbandry at the Eastern Farmer's Institutes, Professor G. M. Lowell of the Maine experiment station, says that for rais- ing winter lambs the Horned Dorset is preferred. While suckling their lambs, the ewes should be fed about a pound of grain a day. The lambs should be sold when 100 days old. The ewes should be fed but half a pound of grain a day after weaning. On five and a half acres of land with- out grain, thirty-five ewes at the college farm were carried all summer for six years. For this time, they sheared eight and one-half pounds of wool each. Close grazing improved the pasture, making its surface smooth and velvety and undisfigured by un- sightly seed stalks. Shropshires are best for grass lambs but Southdowns will thrive on poor land. Cheviots are mountain sheep and are also good for poor farms. Sheep are very unintelligent animals and need watching. They should be kept from getting wet during cold storms. If farmers prefer sheep rais- ing to dairying, said Professor Lowell, they want grass lambs, for the profit lies in them. Sheep should be kept in small pad- docks. Twenty to thirty is enough for each five-acre enclosure. In this way they may be closely watched. A wire fence three feet high is high enough for sheep. They do not know how high it is and they will not jump. If wished, the fences can be so arranged as to be easily shifted from section to section of the pasture. DAIRY INSTRUCTOR APPOINTED. E. Hagemann of Fresno, who is well known as manager of the Coast Creamery Company, the dairy depart- ment of the San Joaquin Ice Com- pany's plant, has just been appointed instructor in dairying in the Agricul- tural Department of the University of California and manager of the Uni- versity Farm Creamery at Davisville, Yolo county. Mr. Hagemann and his family will leave Fresno in a few days for Davisville, where he will enter at once upon his duties- The new State dairy farm at Davis- ville has already been provided with a good plant, although it will be gradu- ally increased. There is a good cream- ery and also a cattle testing pavilion, and in addition cottages have been erected to accommodate the regular residents at the farm. Mr. Hagemann, who has been connected with the University in an informal way for some years, has given much of his time lately in looking after the ar- rangements at the farm. During October and November there will be given at Davisville the usual six weeks' dairying course, which has been a part of the University's cur- riculum for some years, although hitherto given at Berkeley. The rest of the year at the farm will be taken up principally with experimental work. VALUE OF SKIM MILK. There is hardly a dairy farm now, no matter how small, that is without a hand-cream separator. This ma- chine has saved millions of dollars over the old method of pan skimming, which left a great deal of cream in the skim milk. The record for a cream separator for a number of con- secutive runs is less than one one- hundredth of 1 per cent of cream left in the skim milk. The modern cream separator is built on the principle of centrifugal motion, the milk being placed in a bowl which revolves several thousand times a minute, so that the skim milk, being heavier than the cream, flies to the outside, leaving the cream in the center. The modern dairyman feeds his fresh, warm skim milk to his calves and pigs, which thrive on this kind of food as well as on the whole milk. Letting the young calves run around with the cows and get all the milk is a thing of the past among progressive dairymen. Slum milk, if it is utilized to the best advantage and turned into calves and hogs, is one of the most profitable products of the dairy farm. Skim milk is also fed to chickens to good advantage. — David Brown in Spo- kane Spokesman-Review. ALFALFA PAYING CROP. Each year witnesses a larger crop of alfalfa hay marketed in Red Bluff than during the former season, and the acreage planted to this popular forage plant is being increased rapidly by the farmers throughout the county, says the Sentinel. The time is not far distant when every farm to be complete must have its alfalfa patch, if only large enough to supply green feed for the barn-yard poultry and old family cow. The farmers at Riverside Colony, or what is known as the old Rawson Ranch, report harvesting very heavy crops of alfalfa this season, and they are now in the midst of harvesting their third crop, which has been pro- duced without irrigation. The yield is estimated at twelve tons an acre for the three crops, and is being sold at $10 to $12 a ton, delivered. This gives an average of about $60 an acre, besides the pasturage. A number of alfalfa farmers who have plenty of water and irrigate by the flooding process, giving one flood- ing just before cutting and another as soon as the hay has been taken off the field, claim that they will cut six crops this season, and estimate their crop from twelve to fifteen tons an acre for the season, which is a good argument in favor of irrigation. ONE WAY OF SKINNING A HORSE. Hides are high now, and even a horse hide is worth taking off if done in this manner: Rip the belly and legs and skin the legs down to the body, and the belly back six to twelve inches on each side, using a common skinning or butcher knife. Also skin out the tail bone and up along the rump or fifteen inches, then loop a chain or a strong rope around this tail rump skin, running it forward past the head of the dead brute. Fasten the dead horse's body by rope on hind legs, then hitch two good live horses to rope on hide, and if they pull true and steady they will skin the horse "while you wait." Now, this is no theory, nor is it any- thing new, but it may be new to some and applies to any large animal whose meat has no value. In skinning any animal that has been dead long, it is a good plan to wear gloves or mittens that have been wet in a weak solution of car- bolic acid, to guard as much as pos- sible against blood poison. If there is any possibility that a horse has died of glanders, don't skin him at all, but bury at least eight feet deep or cremate. Overcrowding the chicks, either in the brooder or under the hen, is the source of never-ending trouble and disaster to the average poultry raiser. Just think what a howl would be set up if people were compelled to sleep in as closely packed quarters as the little birds are expected to occupy during the hours of the night. Still people have the right to do as they please and really do not have to oc- cupy such quarters except from choice. With the birds it is different. They are compelled to stay in the foul air and in their own filth. It is no won- der that the death rate is large. Saturday, September 14, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN A successful Minneapolis poultry fancier who was asked by Farm, Stock and Home to give remedies for some diseases of fowls, replied that he knew nothing about disease. He had been in the poultry business a number of years, but had never had a sick chicken, and aid he never expected to have. Given clean, roomy, well ventilated quarters, wholesome food, plenty of pure water, out-door range and a dust bath his fowls always grow and thrive, and he knows nothing of disease. Here is a pointer for the poultry man that points a clear, clean, easy road to success. The latest news in the dairy world is that at the Kansas Agricultural Col- lege a process has been invented for evaporating the fluid part of the but- termilk and reducing the solids to a powdery substance which is mixed with other ground feed or gain and fed to the dairy cows. This new feed is said to contain twice as much pro- tein as cotton seed meal. Warranted to Give Satisfaction. Gombault's Caustic Balsam Has Imitators But No Competitors. A Safe, Speedy and Positive Cure for Curb, Splint Sweeny, Capped Hook, Strained Tendona, Founder, Wind Puffs, and all lameness from Spavin, Ring-bone 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, etc, it is invaluable. ^very 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, with full directions for its use. 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Mr. Gilbert also made the following long runs without a miss: Iowa Falls, 177; Boston Mass., 130: Worthington, Minn., 178; Audubon. la., 15S and 96 An unfinished run at Audubon of miss, making a run of 181. and the first 86 at Story City without a Tiiis unquestionably demonstrates the splendid shooting qualities of the Old Reliable PARKER GUN. Shoot one and win. Send for Catalogue. N. Y. Salesrooms, 32 Warren St. PARKER BROS., - 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. JAMES A. GROVE (R. R. Syer, Atty.) WILLIAM Q. TORLEY Lawrence Stock Farm HIGH CLASS HORSES BOUGHT AND SOLD. BROOD MARES CARED FOR AND BRED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS Futurity Stake Candidates and Candidates for the M. and M. and C. of C. Stakes Developed. Patronage and Correspondence Solicited. LAWRENCE STOCK FARM, Lawrence, Santa Clara Co., Cal. CAMPBELL'S EMOLLIC IODOFORM GALL REMEDY IODOFORM ^ FOR I . 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PRICE— 25c, 50c and $1.00 (Read our ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy in next issue of this paper) Jas. B. Campbell & Co., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison St., Chicago, Illinois Sold by all dealers in Harness and Turf Goods. If not in stock ask them to write any Jobber for it. 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 Gat* Park. (Take Hayes, McAllister or Devisadero Street Cars.) Best located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a ffood 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 stablo and not have their horses frightened by autos or cars Saturday, September 14, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 r...6ta>e>etfc>eiei*ie>ew^ittst;:^:^?\--- r^ ^ one-trigger* > y 5*&-'*-s*.-?v-. - ; LAUD'S PAtEHT \^r—_^^ ^.-- *:-"- •- .. 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Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots ORSE BOOTS 4444444444444441444444444444444*44444444444 1444444 44 4444444444 44* 44 44444 444- The honors of the hunting fieid this autumn will also go to U. M. C. Shells and Remington Guns. Big ba-;s of game arc the prizes. Be sure your shells are U. M. C. and use a Remington double-gun, or the modern Autoloader, which loads itself. 4444444444< 44 I CO CAPSULES /i se won the pacing half mile race and Fish- x -e won the three eighths running dash. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Cresceus 2:02%, in the hands of Harry Hersey, is gradually rounding into form and shows a disposi- tion to be himself again. September 11th he stepped a mile in 2: IS. the half in 1:06 and last quarter in 29% seconds. One of the features of. a banquet recently given at Charleston. W. Va., in honor of Gen. C. C. Watts, owner of the great three-year-old colt Gen. Watts 2:09%, was the reading of a telegram from President Roosevelt, a warm personal friend of General Watts, congratulating him over the splendid victory of the colt. On the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair, at Hamline, September 2d; Dan Patch started to lower his record of 1:55, but a high wind blew across the quarter stretch and prevented the pacer from going near his record. He paced the mile in 1:58%. The time by quarters was 0:29%, 0:57%, 0:12%, 1:5S%. Shakespeare 2:09%, the crack pacing son of Jay McGregor 2:07% and Miss Spears 2:21%, won the three-year-old race at Hamline, Minn., last week in straight heats over a field of four horses. Time, 2:12%, 2:15. After the race was finished he was worked a mile in 2:07%. Dr. Book 2:10, Will Durfee's old trotter, now owned by H. L. Cockins of Pennsylvania, trotter a mile September 6th over the Barnesville, Ohio, track, which is only one-third of a mile in circumference, in 2:17. This is a world's record for that sort of track. Zombro has seven new standard performers to his credit this year, leading all other stallions on this Coast as he did last year. The new ones are Hyniet- tus (3) 2:08%, Era 2:11%, Briquette 2:15, Bessie Barnes 2:17%, Henry Gray 2:20, McDuff 2:20 and The Zoo 2:25. Hymettus and Bessie Barnes are pacers, the others all trotters. George G. 2:05% is winning all his races in straight heats this year and behaves like he used to when he was in California. Mr. F. C. Klein and C. T. Lehman of this city have purchased from M. S. Siljan of Pleasanton the three-year-old bay mare Martha, sired by Iran Alto 2:12%. dam Ida Belle, own sister to La Belle 2:16, bv Sidnev 2:19%; second dam Anna Belle 2:27%, dam of Murray M. (3) 2:14, La Belle (2) 2:16 and Robert I. 2:0S%, by Dawn 2:18%; third dam Pacheco, thoroughbred by Hubbard. Martha is a handsome mare, a fast natural trotter and has ap- peared in some of the matinees of the Park Driving Club. She worked a mile in 2:23 at Pleasanton while Mr. Siljan owned her and is considered quite a pros- pect. Her new owners have changed her name to Vella. A writer in the London Live Stock Journal says: "Thus Mr. Theodore A. Cook describes the troubles which confronted him when he set to work to pro- cure certain facts for his great work, 'Eclipse and O'Kelly,' published a couple of months ago: 'Six undoubted skeletons of Eclipse claimed my bewildered attention. No fewer than nine authentic feet were apparently possessed by this extraordinary animal. The genuine hair cut off his tail would have gener- ously filled the largest arm-chair in the Jockey Club. The certified portions of his hide would to- gether have easily carpeted the yard at Tattersall's.' " There has been considerable talk about a match race between Sir John S. 2:04% and Inferlotta 2:04%, but as is usual in such cases, the leading parts in the talkfest were taken by parties who had no other interest in either pacer than the desire to see them come together. The new speedway in Washington Park, Seattle, has been completed. The course is a mile in length and forty feet wide and was built with money raised by -subscription from the horsemen of Seattle. Between $10,000 and $12,000 was expended on it. H. S. Hogoboom of Woodland has traded a year- ling colt by Iran Alto 2:12% to Mr. F. P. Ogden of High Grove, San Bernardino county, for the fast stallion Monocrat. The colt is a trotter and one of the best bred ones living. His dam is by Diablo 2:09%, second dam by Waldstein 2:22, third dam by Guy Wilkes 2:15%. fourth dam by Del Sur. fifth dam the dam of Hazel Wilkes 2:11%, Una Wilkes 2:15 and three others by Arthurton, sixth dam by the old thirty-mile champion. General Taylor. There is producing blood in every generation of this colt back to the fifth on both sides, and if he does not make a fast trotter there is little in breeding. The stallion Monocrat, which Mr. Hogoboom has received in the trade, is a toppy fellow with a lot of speed, and one of the nicest road horses anyone ever sat be- hind. He can be driven by a lady and has enough speed to win in class A in the Park Driving Club matinees. His matinee record of 2:14% was made at San 'Bernardino, where he lapped R. Ambush out in 2:12. He is by Woodmon 29189 (son of Monon 4071, he by Nutwood 600), and his dam is Altocrat by Altamont. Mr. Hogoboom will probably consign this stallion to the combination sale at Chase's pavilion on the 14th of October. [Saturday, September 21, 1907. Seven first prizes out of seven classes in which exhibits were made is the splendid record made by the Woodland Hackney Farm, owned by Messrs. Sprague and De Pue of this city. Their blue roan Hackney stallion Squire of Chester, won the blue ribbon and gold medal, and the other six prizes were won by horses sired by Woodland Hackney Farm's premier sire Manchester, one of the best formed horses of his breed ever seen on this coast, and a frequent blue ribbon winner himself in the East. The trotter Zomont, in Will Durfee's string at Los Angeles, died on the Sth inst from lung fever. He was a five-year-old by Zombro and Durfee con- sidered him one of the best trotters he had ever handled. In fact, Zomont was such a promising horse that he. did not enter him on the California Circuit, intending to take him East next year. Zo- mont had trotted a mile in 2:09 in his work and a half in 1:02, and was a perfectly gaited horse, game and good headed. Mr. Durfee made the trip from Petaluma to Los Angeles in response to a telegram notifying him of Zomont's condition, and when he returned for the Woodland races the horse seemed better. On reaching Sacramento, he was informed by mail of the horse's death. STOCKTON TRACK SAVED TO THE PEOPLE. The old race track property at Stockton belongs to the people and not to the persons to whom it was sold at the Sheriff's sale several years ago. The Supreme Court decided that September 4th, reversing the decision of Judge Bennett, who tried the case in the Superior Court of that county and held that the sale was legal and the title to the property vested in W. R. Russell, J. H. Budd, Louis Gerlach and Mrs. Moore and her daughters, who bought it at public sale. The case will have to be re-tried in the Superior Court of San Joaquin county, but the decision of the Supreme Court virtually settles the case, for the ownership was the only point in question. The San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Association formerly owned the race track and improved it. Later the association got into debt and sold the land under the hammer to satisfy claims oi creditors. Attorney August Muenter Sr., acting for a num- ber of public-spirited citizens who desired that the track be maintained as public property for fair grounds, brought suit in the name of the people of the State to have the title of the lands revert to the public. His claim was that the old Agricul- tural Association was a public corporfation and as such could not sell any of its property. The Supreme Court upheld that contention. With Attorney Muetner in the prosecution of the suit and appeal were associated Attorneys Jacobs & Flack. The Stocktonians who put up the money to prose- cute the suits are largely represented in the member- ship of the Stockton Driving Club. They contributed nearly $1,000 for the cause and their motives were entirely patriotic. Now that the race track grounds have been de- clared public property, which means State property, the next step will be the organization of some body of public spirited citizens to handle the property for the public, co^ect subscriptions for the making of such improvements as a grandstand and enclosures for the holding of county fairs and promote and manage such fairs. The grounds will probably be improved as a public play ground and park and could be made one of the show spots of the county. However, there will be time enough to commence such a movement after the case has been re-tried in the Superior Court and finally closed. — Stockton Record. KENTUCKY TODD SETS NEW RECORD. Indianapolis, September 12. — At the State Fair here, this afternoon, Kentucky Todd, owned by J. W. Johnson of Boston, established a new world's record of 2:09 for three-year-old trotting stallions, and won the feature event of the card, the Western Horseman Stake Purse, $4,100, for three-year-old trotters. Kentucky Todd negotiated the mile in 2:09 in the second heat. Jackson's Napa Soda is the best hot weather drink. Columbus, September 19. — Kentucky Todd, owned by Miss Katherine Wilkes of. Gait, Ont., and holder of the world's record for three-year-old trotting stal- lions, to-day tied the world's record for three-year- olds of all sexes when he won the fist heat of the Kentucky Stock Farm Futurity in 2:08%. The Todd colt was a good first choice in the bet- ting, although General Watts 2:09% had a liberal following. The lauer colt, drawing the pole, led to the first half post in 1:02%. Kentucky Todd was fourth there, but Stinson soon began his drive, and his sensational colt moved even with the leaders in the next eighth. He was an easy leader all down the stretch and won jogging, in time one-quarter of a second faster than he made last week at Indian- apolis, when he took the world's stallion record away from General Watts. The second heat was easier and slower for Kentucky Todd. Bettie Brent won the pacing division of the Fu- turity, and took a record of 2:07%. She was driven by Vance Nuckols, who won the same division last year with Brenda York in 2:08%. Saturday, September 21, 1907.] SALEM, OREGON RACES. The Oregon State Fair opened Monday. Sept 16th with a large attendance. The first days harness races were as follows: Trotting. 2:18 class, purse $500 — Van Norte, b g by Del Norte-Ingraham ( Phillips) 1 2 1 1 Packline, ch s by Pactolus (Kelly) 3 1 2 2 Hank, b g by Vasto (Squires) 2 3 3 3 Blacksmith, ch s by Ben Johnson (Cox) 4 5 4 dis Red Rock, b g by Alfonso (Sawyer).... 5 dis Dr. McKinney, blk g by Capt. McKinney (Lohse) 6 dis Time— 2:27%» 2:27, 2:26, 2:30%. Pacing, 2:12 class, purse $500 — Lord Loyelace, b b by Lovelace (Lindsay) . . 1 11 Sherlock Holmes, ch h by Zolock (Childs) ..223 Bonnie M., br m by Mohegan (Prior) 3 3 2 Deviletta, b m by Diablo (Stetson) 4 4 dis Time— 2: IS, 2:17%, 2:17%. The account of the second days races failed to reach us. California horses finished first, second and third in the Lewis and Clark $5,000 stake for 2:14 class trotters at the Oregon State Fair on Wednesday. R. Ambush, son of Zolock, driven by G. W. Bonnell, took the race in straight heats in the fastest time ever made in Oregon. North Star by Nutwood Wilkes, driven by Chas. Whitehead, was second, and Berta Mac by McKinney, driven by Henry Hel- man, was third. The amounts won by these horses were $2,000, fil.000 and $600. Will Durfee started C. L. Jones' Carlokin and Geo. Beckers had Zombowyette in the race,- but both were outside the money. R. Ambush won the race very handily and was a susprise to the Oregonians, who had picked Freddie C. Jr., North Star, Carlokin and Satin Royal as the money winners. In the 2:20 class pace, Will Hogoboom landed his Diablo horse Teddy C. a winner after five heats. Hazel Norte by Del Norte won the three-year-old trot. In this race Vingoro fell in front of the grandstand, throwing his driver, Sam Casto, and breaking his leg. The summaries: Trotting, 2:14 class, Lewis & Clark Stake, $4,000— R. Ambush, br s by Zolock (Bonnell) Ill North Star, b g by Nutwood Wilkes (White- head) 2 2 3 Berta Mac, b m by McKinney (Helman) . . 4 3 2 Freddie C. Jr., blk h by Prince Direct (Lance) 3 7 8 Carlokin, b s by McKinney (Durfee) 5 4 6 Satin Royal, 8-5-4; Crylia Jones, 6-6-5; Zombowy- ette, 7-8-7, and Oyama distanced. Time— 2:12%, 2:11%, 2:12. Pacing, 2:20 class, purse $500 — Teddy C. (Hogoboom) 2 7 1 1 1 Maud L. (Groff) 1 4 2 2 2 Oregon Baby (Barrows) S 5 4 3 3 Zanthus (Phillips) 5 3 6 4 4 The Prince ' dis Time— 2:15, 2:16, 2:15, 2:14%, 2:17 Trotting, Valley Stakes, three-year-olds, $400 — Hazel Norte (Irwin) 1 1 Vingoro (Casto) 2 2 Time— 2:30, 2:31%. An enormous crowd attended the fair Thursday afternoon, and the light harness racing created un- bounded enthusiasm. The $5,000 pacing stake proved a field day for the California horses. Delilah took the first heat, but Sir John S., the crack from Marysville, took the next three. He cut the track record to 2:07% in the second heat. Summaries: Pacing, 2:09 class, purse $5,000 — Sir John S 6 1 1 1 Delilah 1 6 4 5 Miss Georgie 4 2 2 2 Lord Lovelace 2 3 3 3 Time— 2:08%, 2:07%, 2:09, 2:09. Trotting, 2:23 class, purse $500 — Henry Gray 3 2 1 1 1 Irene 1 1 4 3 4 Lady W. ., -. 4 2 2 4 2 Van Norte 2 4 3 4 2 Time— 2:21%, 2:20, 2:19%, 2:18%, 2:20. Trotting, Oregon Stakes, two-year-olds, purse $300 — Princess Direct 1 1 Hilgard 2 3 Lassie Tangent 3 2 Time— 3:01, 2:56. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN FRESNO RACES. THE CHARTER OAK WINNER. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. . F. H., Modesto. — We do not know if the filly is registered. Write to the Jockey Club, New York. We have no record of her breeding. J. H. Kelley, San Bernardino — We have not the data nor the plans in ibis office for a kite-shape track. A surveyor should be able to get them up for you. The rules for laying out half-mile and mile regulation tracks are given in this issue. Fresno, September 17. — The first day's races at the Fresno County Agricultural Fair, which are to continue all week, came off to-day with three events — 2:15 trot, 2:14 pace and a three-eighths of a mile running race. No specially good time was made. Many of the horses entered on the California circuit are here. Trotting, 2:15, special — Burnut won. Queer Knight second. Best time, 2:13%. Pacing, 2:14 class — Mandolin won, Mabel C. second. Best time, 2:11%. Running, three-eighths of a mile — Hardie won. Time, 0:36%. Fresno. September 18. — A good crowd attended - the second day's racing at the Agricultural Associ- ation fair to-day, and interest was high in spite of the fact that there was no pool selling. There was a little private betting, but Qookmaking is entirely forbidden by the Board of Supervisors, the races taking place upon county grounds. George F. Warlow, president of the association, declares that the record of the first two days is conclusive proof that racing can be successfully carried on in this country without betting. An inter- esting race to local horsemen was the second, in which the second place was won by Danny Morris' Newport, a 19-year-old horse, which cut down its own record from 2:16% to 2:16%. Summary: Pacing, 2:12 class: Lohengrin won, Josophine second. Best time, 2:16. Pacing, 2:20 class, horses owned in Central Cali- fornia: David St. Clair won, Newport second. Best time, 2:16. Running, half-mile: Buda Pesth won. Anterria second. Time, 0:48%. Fresno, September 19. — The circus in town to-day did not apparently interfere with the attendance at the races. In fact, the crowd at the county fair grounds was even larger than usual. Results: Trotting, 2:20 class — Era won, Kinney Rose sec- ond. Best time, 2:15. Special trot for named horses — Sona won, Mimosa and Prince Mack divided second rnonev. Best time, 2:16. Running, three furlongs — Billy Taylor won, Gypsy Girl second. Time, 0:36. NEW TROTTERS IN 2:15 LIST. The California Circuit, while not an extensive one this year, has furnished nine new trotters to the list of 2:15 performers as follows: Fresno Girl by Seymour Wilkes 2:08% 2:10% Era by Zornbro 2:11 2:11% Oveta by Caution 2:25% 2:12% Marvin Wilkes by Don Marvin 2:22% 2:12% Carlokin by McKinney 2:11% 2:13% Berta Mac by McKinney 2:11% 2:13% R. Ambush by Zolock 2:05% 2:13% Dredge by James Madison 2:17% 2 : 14% Yolanda by McKinney 2:11% 2:14% New Pacers in 2:15 List. The list of new 2:15 pacers is a longer one, there being fourteen newcomers as follows: Inferlotta by Interna 2:15% 2:04% Copa de Oro by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16% 2:07% Hymettus (3) by Zornbro 2:11 : 2:08% Diabless by Diablo 2:09% 2:11 Aerolite (3) by Searchlight 2:03% 2:11% Tobasco by Timothy B 2:12% Louisa A. by Hambletonian Wilkes 2:13% Ray o'Light (2) by Searchlight 2:03% 2:13% Mona Rose by Falrose 2:19 2:13% Uno by Aptos Wilkes 2:14 Fred W. by Robin 2:22% 2:14% Opitsah by William Harold 2:13% 2:14% Jim Corbitt by Seymour Wilkes 2:08% 2:14% Radium by Stoneway 2:23% 2:15 CHASE'S COMBINATION SALE. Next year the pavilion will be inside the fair grounds at the California State Fair, and a new record for attendance should be made. The consignments already made to the big com- bination sale which Fred H. Chase & Co. will hold at the big pavilion, 47S Valencia street, on the eve- ning of October l.th, show that it will be one of the hest sales held in the city in years. Peter J. Williams has consigned Monterey 2:09%, the great green trotter Yosemite and two full sisters to the latter horse, besides several other trotting- bred horses, and two highly bred young thorough- breds. Ed. Parker, of Pleasanton, sends quite a bunch of young horses, by Rey Direct 2:10, and Stain B. 2:11%. There are several fine prospects among them. Sam Norris, of Rosedale Stock Parm, Santa Rosa, has catalogued sixteen head by Washington Mc- Kinney and Sidney Dillon. These are extra good lookers and some fast ones are among them. Mr. J. C. Mowry, who bred the great trotter, Lady Mowry 2:09%, sends three good racing prospects by Kinney Lou 2:07%, McKinney 2:11%, and Mendo- c;no 2:19%". L. J. Rose, of Los Angeles, has consigned two fast trotters by James Madison. These are good enough to take to the races, one in particular being a very fast horse. Ssnd to Chase for a catalogue. Another Charter Oak has passed into turf history. Wilkes Heart was returned the winner of this rich stake on Saturday at Hartford, defeating a large field in 2:09%, 2:08% and 2:09%. The winner was not the pick and forecast of those who select in ad- vance winners of such rich events. Highball has been expected to start, but was drawn. Sonoma Girl started but her manners showed no improvement. The manager who drew Highball started Tempus Fugit instead, who failed to be a factor in the race. Wilkes Heart, the winner was at the wire first in each heat, although Jack Leyburn contested the finish of each heat, with him. It was a close con- test and the victory of Wilkes Heart was well receiv- ed for there is no trotter on the Grand Circuit that is more popular than this game son of Great Heart. As is well known, Wilkes Heart served a very thorough apprenticeship on the half-mile tracks be- fore he was seen in the elite company of the Grand Circuit. He made one start in 1905, getting second money out of the race in which there was no fast time made. In 1906 he began racing the first of July and continued until November, starting in six- teen races against perhaps the best half-mile trotters that season. He trotted sixty-seven heats and was never back of third money in any of his starts, but two. Twice during the season he was outside the money. As an indication of how well he stood in this campaign, the best race he went was on Novem- ber 2nd, at Hohokus, N. J., where he won a five-heat race. The first heat of this race was wron by Libby Queen 2:15%, by Expedition. The second heat was a dead heat between Bedelia and Wilkes Heart, the time being 2:14%. Wilkes Heart then won the third, fourth and fifth heats in 2:13%, 2:15% and 2:15%. The time of his third heat remained his record for the season. He established the reputation last year of being a thoroughly game and reliable trotter. He was wintered in the East and again started early in the season for several races over the half- mile tracks, joining the Grand Circuit at Cleveland. Here he started in the 2:13 trot, finishing third to Lotta and Dewitt in 2:09%. At Buffalo the next week he won the 2:12 trot, in 2:09%, 2:09% and 2:09%. At Poughkeepsie he again won the 2:12 trot in 2:10%, 2:11% and 2:10. He was successful at Readville, where he won in 2:09%, 2:09% and 2:09%. He was defeated at Providence where in the Roger Williams he finished fourth and second to Highball in 2:07% and 2:07%. His three winning heats at Hartford were 2:09%, 2:0S% and 2:09%. In this race he reduced his former record of 2:09% to 2:08%. Wilkes Heart was bred in Michigan by the late W. B. Fish, Coldwater, who owned his sire. Great Heart 2:12%. Great Heart is by Mambrino Russell out of the famous broodmare, Willie Wilkes 2:28 (dam of 6) by George Wilkes. Mambrino Russell was by Woodford Mambrino, out of another famous broodmare Miss Russell dam of Maud S. 2:08%, Nut- wood 2:18% and others. Wilkes Heart's dam was Baldy by Hambletonian Wilkes, the son of George Wilkes, out of Mag Lock by American Star 37, that recently died in California. His second dam, Allie Wilkes is by Young Jim, another son of George Wilkes, out of a mare by Lears Sir William. His third dam, Drixey by Beecher, a son of Blue Grass 3S2, out of a mare by Abdallah Chief. Thus it will be seen that Wilkes Heart has some foundation for his courage and ability to fight out bitter speed con- tests, for he carries in his blood lines, stout trotting blood, backed up by the best thoroughbred blood found in trotting pedigrees. There are few, if any. better bred trotters than this stout-hearted son of Great Heart and Baldy. Baldy is the dam of the pacer, Star Wilkes 2:24%, while Allie Wilkes is also a producer. Wilkes Heart is a trotter of striking appearance; one that can be called handsome, with the best rac- ing manners, .-e has not shown that he can trot extremly fast but he is one of the improving kind. He will in all probability reduce his record before the season ends. — American Sportsman. HOW TO BUILD TRACKS. Half Mile. — 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 drive a stake; then loop a wire around the stake long enough to reach either side. 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 600-foot parallel 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 to the foot. The stretches may be anywhere from forty-five to sixty feet wide. One Mile. — For a mile track draw a line through an oblong center 400 yards in length, setting a stake at each end. Then draw a line on either side of the first line, exactly parallel with and 417 feet and 2 inches from it, setting a stake at either end of them. You will then have an oblong square 410 yards long and 834 feet 4 inches wide. Now fasten a cord or wire 417 feet and 2 inches long to the center stake of your parallelogram and describe a half circle, driving stakes as often as you wish to set a fence post. When the circle is made at both ends of your parallelogram you will have two straight sides and two half circles, which, measured three feet from the fence, will be exactly a mile. The turns should be thrown up an inch or an inch and an eighth to the foot. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 9 9 9 ROD, GUN AND KENNEL CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT 9 9 9 9 THE PACIFIC COAST HANDICAP. [Special Report.] Spokane, Wash., September 12, 1907. — Sixty-six shooters indulged in an afternoon's practice of six 2d-target events as preliminary to the opening of the third Pacific Coast Handicap tournament, held over the traps of the Spokane Rod and Gun Club at beautiful Natatorium Park, this city. Bright, warm weather and the most favorable con- ditions generally surrounded the day's sport and made the opening of the tournament a most auspi- cious one. The Spokane Rod and Gun Club spent several hundred dollars during the summer in pre- paring the grounds, enlarging and equipping them for the handling of a big crowd of shooters. Sec- retary-Manager Elmer E. Shaner of the Interstate Association was on the ground during the week pre- vious to the opening, advising the local club as to its plans for entertaining the contestants. The Spokane Rod and uun Club's grounds form a natural amphitheatre with a range of lofty pines behind the firing points, the traps facing out across the beautiful Spokane River. A high bluff back- ground interfered more or less with the success of contestants unused to it, this appearing especially to effect the Easterners in practice. Sport-loving citizens of the city, publicity com- mittee of the Chamber of Commerce and business men were especially liberal in their support of the local club in handling the tournament, which, for ine first time in its history came to the Pacific North- west. They felt keen pride in the fact that the first move northwards from California pointed to Spokane as the city of the Northwest probably best suited for holding the big event. Practice day produced a surprise in a new ground record for the local club, E. J. Chingren, one of Spokane's best shots, broke 107 straight. He was beaten, however, for high average on the day by C. M. Powers of Decatur, 111., and Max E. Hensler, formerly a Middle-Western amateur, but of late from Prosser, Wash., who broke 116 each to Chingren's 115. P. J. Holohan of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Harry Ellis of Portland, Ore., fared best of the profes- sionals, the former breaking 113 and the latter 112. The scores of practice day follow: six 20-target races, 16 yards rise, sweepstakes optional — Targets— 20 20 20 20 20 20—120 E. C. Garrett 17 15 16 IS 17 14— 97 E. D. Parmin 19 17 17 17 19 19—108 W. A. Hillis 18 16 17 18 19 17—105 F. C. Riehl 20 15 19 19 20 17—110 T. S. Barclay 17 18 18 20 17 17—107 P. J. Holohan 20 17 18 20 20 18—113 F. Gilbert 18 18 17 18 19 17—107 Chris Gottlieb 20 18 19 17 20 17—111 Dr. White 17 18 18 18 19 15 105 J. A. Forbes 14 15 16 14 16 17— 93 T. B. Ware 19 18 17 18 19 13—104 G. E. Stacey 16 17 15 11 18 11—89 W. B. Mahan 17 17 16 18 15 13— 96 M. H. Trensdell 18 16 14 18 20 19—109 S. J. Deyo 14 15 18 15 16 15 — 93 H. Scrandwold 16 16 12 15 17 18— 94 F. Weatherhead 16 16 19 19 17 15—102 A. C. Cowing 16 19 17 18 16 18—104 Harry Ellis 19 19 19 19 19 17—112 E. F. Confar 20 18 20 18 18 19 — 113 O. N. Ford 19 18 16 15 19 17—104 C. E. Thing 19 13 13 11 14 11—81 M. Junker 19 17 17 15 13 15— 96 G. H. Oliver 13 17 18 17 17 14—95 E. T. Hensler 17 16 16 18 16 18—101 J. J. Law 14 14 16—44 T. Logsden 17 17 16 17 17 20—104 Max Hensler 20 19 19 20 19 19—116 E. J. Chingren 17 20 20 20 20 18—115 J. J. McLaughlin 15 17 IS 17 20 17—104 W. F. Williams 14 18 16 18 18 20—104 L. S. Hawxhurst "20 17 19 18 19 19—112 C. M. Powers 19 19 18 20 20 20—116 T. Marshall 18 13 20 16 18 18—105 H. McElroy 16 20 17 18 15 18—104 R. S. Scott 16 17 12 12 15 14—86 H. A. Roberts IS ±9 18 18 18 17—108 Geo. Bech 15 19 15 14 15 . .— 78 D. W. King Jr 19 18 20 19 18 16—110 H. A. Gayhart IS 16 15 18 14 19—100 H. Justins 20 19 16 17 17 20—110 R. T. Steinke 16 18 17 15 19 19—104 R. Prosser 16 18 16 18 20 17—105 F. Bartos 14 16 15 15 . . 14— 85 E. E. Ellis '..17 18 18 — 53 Dr. Purdy 19 J.8 17 — 54 Geo. Shea 10 12 7 17 14 ..— 67 W. Carney 15 16 14 19 13 ..— 90 A. J. Winters 19 13 19 15 15 ..— 96 J. Van Eaton 14 17 16 13 15 17—92 W. A. Fobertson 17 15 16 — 48 C. A. Jones 15 16 14 — 45 G. Gui3t .' 16 13 19 — 48 S. P.. Patterson 13 15 16 — 44 P. Smails 16 16 — 32 W. Dryden 14 14 — 28 J. W. J. H. J. C. P. A. W. C. Scott ... H. Seaver W. Merritt McMurchv T. Skelly . Haight Cahill K. Copson H. Burke . harry Eaton 12 13 17 15 16 19 18 19 13 15 14 15 ..— 25 19— 87 18— 50 20— 57 17— 54 16— 52 17— 42 12— 39 13— 40 16— 46 Tuesday, September 10th. — The first day's shoot- ing was featured by the fine work of C. M. Powers and H. G. Taylor, the former breaking 174 and the latter 173 out ot 180. During the day Taylor had a run of over 100 straight breaks. A cloudy sky and murky weather made good scores almost out of the question, in most cases the scores being poorer than in practice the day before. A very large crowd of spectators turned out to watch the shooting. The sport-loving fans manifest- ed a keen interest in tne events. Fred Gilbert did the best shooting of the profes- sionals, breaking 170 out of the 180 shot at. Harry Ellis was in second place with 167. The scores of the first day follow; nine 20-target races, $2 entrance, $50 added, 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent, 16 yards rise — Events— 123456789 Targets— 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20—180 O W. T. E. F. A. W. R. W. S. M. Ed Dr. E. J. H. D. R. E. Ford 16 IS 18 16 14 19 IS 18 17—154 . Hoon 20 IS 19 IS 17 20 18 19 18—167 Marshall . . 17 18 15 15 17 17 18 19 16—152 Confar 19 17 19 19 18 20 16 19 18—165 Riehl 19 17 14 19 17 19 16 16 18—155 Winters .... 18 16 15 IS 14 IS 20 15 15—149 H. Seaver .. 18 18 17 17 18 19 17 17 15—156 S. Scott 18 13 16 19 12 14 16 16 12—136 A. Hillis .... IS 16 19 18 17 19 16 16 20—159 Williams 14 15 15 15 13 14 15 17 11—129 Junker 15 16 16 14 17 15 15 16 14—138 Garratt 17 15 19 16 19 16 12 14 18—146 Purdy 17 19 17 17 20 18 18 IS 18—162 E. Ellis 18 19 19 lo 18 17 19 19 18—163 McLachlin 17 16 15 IS 18 17 14 16 18—149 Scrandwold . . 17 14 17 17 16 18 18 16 15—148 W. King Jr 20 15 18 20 19 IS IS IS 18—164 Thompson 15 15 17 15 16 15 17 15 15—140 T. Hensler .... 15 12 11 14 15 16 15 19 17—134 ix. G. Taylor 20 19 20 20 20 20 17 18 19—173 Tom Barclay 20 19 19 16 18 14 15 18 17—156 F. A. Dryden .... IS 18 20 19 IS 15 16 14 18—156 J. F. Smails 16 17 16 19 19 16 17 14 20—154 J. C. Scott 14 16 18 13 10 14 10 15 16—126 Del Cooper IS 14 15 18 17 17 IS 17 16—150 C S. D. T. P. C. C. J. H. B. 17 IS 19 19 14 18 18 19 17—160 20 20 20 18 16 17 17 16 17—161 18 19 13 19 19 19 16 15 16—154 19 18 20 19 18 18 19 16 19—166 17 15 17 14 18 16 14 14 12—137 17 18 16 17 17 16 16 14 20—151 Stacy 17 20 15 17 18 17 18 15 20—157 Deyo 18 16 17 16 16 14 15 14 13—139 Truesdell . . 16 16 17 17 20 18 14 16 16—150 Mahan 11 15 14 14 15 16 13 14 13—125 Mapes Hawxhurst Farniin . . Steinke . . Callison . . Cowing . . G. L. E. R. S. A. G. D. M. W. J. Van Eaton .... 17 16 17 18 15 15 17 18 12—145 J. J. Law 16 16 17 14 15 15 17 11 16—145 G. H. Oliver.. .. 17 16 19 17 16 13 17 18 18—153 H. A. Roberts ... 19 20 16 19 19 17 16 17 16—159 H. A. Gayhart 18 17 16 16 15 18 14 14 14—142 P. Holohan 20 19 19 18 16 18 18 16 16—160 T. B. Ware 18 19 17 IS 18 19 17 19 15—160 H. McElroy 17 18 18 18 18 16 18 16 20—159 Geo. Beck 15 17 16 17 15 12 15 16 16—139 H. McMurchy 18 19 17 15 19 20 19 14 19—160 F. Gilbert 18 19 19 19 19 20 18 19 19—170 Harry Ellis 18 20 16 19 18 19 18 19 20—167 CM. Powers 20 19 20 19 20 20 19 18 19—174 F. Weatherhead ... 17 19 15 18 17 19 16 14 13—148 M. E. Hensler 18 19 20 19 19 18 20 14 20—167 F. Logsden 18 17 14 17 17 18 lo 17 18—151 E. J. Chingren .. IS 18 1/ 18 18 18 20 19 15—161 Dr. T. H. White.. 16 17 19 16 17 16 19 19 16—155 Chris Gottlieb .... 17 17 19 IS 17 16 17 19 18—158 J. A. Forbes 13 15 11 9 15 18 19 13 15—128 S. R. Patterson .. 16 15 14 11 14 17 17 15 14—133 W. A. Robertson.. 18 17 17 18 18 16 16 18 17—155 P. Bartos 14 17 15 15 16 17 17 13 16—140 H. Justins 17 19 17 17 20 18 18 18 16—160 R. Prosser 19 19 18 16 19 15 17 20 19—162 J. T. Skelly 19 18 17 15 IS 17 16 16 19—155 C. A. Haight 18 14 14 17 16 17 18 17 19—150 C. K. Cartwright .. 16 14 14 15 15 16 18 17 17—142 B. G. Pleiss 17 18 18 18 18 18 17 17 17—158 L.J. Pleiss 14 13 14 — 41 C. H. Ink 16 10 IS 16 14 17 14 16 16—137 Geo. Miller 18 20 IS 17 17 17 17 20 IS— 162 A. K. Copson .... 16 9 17 12 16 12 14 15 17—128 J. W. Merritt 13 14 9 15 10 16 — 77 A. E. Geist 17 15 16 19 16 17 —100 J. S. Ramage ... 18 14 15 . .— 47 Geo. Shea . . : 12 18 14 12 12 — 68 W. J. Carney 17 12 — 29 B. K. Short 12 14 12 12 14 W — 69 M. T. Flask 7 15 12 — 34 A. B. Waterbury 16 12 . . 15 . . . .— 43 [Saturday, September 21, 1907. M.J. Marvott 10 13 17— 46 A. C. Ware 10 13 17— 40 Wednesday, September 11th. — The surprisingly low score of 68 proved good enough to win the Prelimin- ary Handicap in the second day's shooting at Na- tatorium Park. Frank Bartos, a Helena, Mont., ama- teur, captured the Preliminary Handicap trophy. "Chan" Powers of Decatur, 111., rated as the country's foremost amateur shot, and O. N. Ford, amateur champion of Iowa, of the Eastern delega- tion, had to be satisfied with second money between them, landing this with a score of 87. In all prob- ability neither of these men ever won so large a purse division with so low a score in all their career over hundreds of trap fields in the United States. Local talent captured third money with 86. E. J. Chingren and Hugh HcElroy divided this honor be- tween them. Fred Gilbert led the professionals with 91, and the veteran, Tom Marshall, bore up better than the majority of the Easterners against the discouraging conditions with a score of 89. Such good shots as ^^arry Taylor and Chris Gott- leib finished with only 82 breaks out of the 100 tar- gets. M. J. Maryott, who tied with Oban Powers and Jeff Blanks for the Grand American Handicap at Chicago in June, finished with only 81. The low scores are explained, in part, by the steep bluff rising above the Spokane River on the Port Wright side (across from Natatorium Park), which forms the background. On a clear day, with wind and otiher conditions equal, this background has not apparently worked a very material disadvant- age against shooters, but with clouds and an in- termittent sunshine, with a disagreeable and treach- erous wind blowing down the canyon of the Spokane River, the background is described as being the worst ever experienced by many men now attending the shoot in their experience with practically every gun club's field in the United States. That members of the Spokane Rod and Gun Club appreciate this, is evidenced by the fact that a prominent member of the club, speaking, unofficially, said last night that new and better grounds would be secured by another year. The handicapping committee, composed of E. E. Shaner, secretary of the Interstate Association of Pittsburg, Pa., who is managing the snoot; C. M. Powers, Decatur, 111.; Fred McBroom, Spokane; Dr. P. A. Purdy, Seattle, and J. P. Smails, Walla Walla, cannot be blamed for the low scores. The cashier's office, in charge of F. C. Whitney, Des Moines, Iowa, and assisted by J. T. English and G. Letford of Spokane, was kept busy paying yester- day. Many shooters have managed to .make more than their expenses out of the pooling of the entrance and added moneys. The new Leggett traps, which are working almost perfectly, were in charge of C. A. North of Cleveland, Ohio. The entrance lists have fallen a little below ex- pectations, about seventy competing yesterday. This is explained in part by a late harvest, the midst of the open season for game shooting, and the inability to secure railroad rates. The attendance of spectators is remarkable. The sport-loving citizens of Spokane have been taking all the available space behind the ropes watching the experts. In the forenoon the regular program of 100 birds, four 15 and two 20-bird events, was shot off. Harry Taylor of Meckling, S. D., and E. P. Confar of Liv- ingstone, Mont., both amateurs, finished with the high scores of 94. Mr. Bartos, who won the Pre- liminary Handicap in the afternoon, gave no indica- tion during the morning of what he intended to do in the afternoon, only breaking 81 out of the 100 targets. The scores of the second day follow; four 15 tar- get events,- $1.50 entrance, $40 added to each event, moneys 50, 30 and 20 per cent; two 20-target races, entrance $2, $50 added, moneys 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent, 16 yards rise — Events — 12 3 4 5 6 Targets— 15 15 15 15 20 20—100 F. Gilbert 15 14 14 12 17 18— 90 M. J. Maryott 14 13 10 15 13 16— 86 C. M. Powers 14 13 15 13 13 19— 92 H. G. Taylor 13 13 15 15 20 18—94 H. Ellis . i... 14 15 14 14 20 16—93 L. Hawxhurst ....... 11 15 13 11 17 17—80 F. C. Riehl 13 13 14 15 19 18—92 Chris Gottlieb 12 12 13 15 20 18— 90 E. F. Confar 14 15 15 14 18 18—94 W. S. Hoon 13 13 12 15 18 17—89 R. Thompson 11 13 11 11 13 17—76 E. E. Ellis : 11 14 11 13 19 17—85 Dr. Purdy 14 15 11 15 19 15— 89 F. A. Dryden 12 15 14 14 18 16—89 Del Cooper 13 14 12 -13 19 18— 89 E. J. Chingren 14 11 14 15 19 16—89 O. N. Ford 15 13 14 14 17 14—87 M. E. Hensler 15 14 11 13 16 18—87 P. Weatherhead 12 14 14 15 IS 18—91 E. D. Farmin i3 13 12 14 19 14—85 Geo. Miller 13 14 14 12 15 18— 86 P. J. Holohan 14 13 11 13 17 17—85 W.. H. Seaver 13 13 11 12 14 18— SI R. T. Steinke 12 13 13 15 15 17—85 R. Prosser 14 14 12 14 19 14—87 J. -T. Skelly 15 13 12 14 20 19—93 H. McMurchy 13 14 15 12 20 15 — 89 T . B . Ware 13 13 12 14 20 17— 89 Dr. White ....11 15 12 15 17 14—84 J. T. Smails 12 10 14 14 18 17—85 Saturday, September 21, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN T. H. G. H. H. C. Marshall 15 11 15 13 19 16- 89 Justins 11 12 14 15 15 19— S6 E. Stacey 11 12 11 12 16 17—79 A. Roberts . . . : 10 12 11 12 15 13—73 McElroy 13 13 13 13 17 IS— 87 Haight 13 14 13 15 IS 15— 88 86 W. A. Hillis 14 14 11 12 19 16- D. W. King Jr 15 14 12 14 15 18— McLachlin 12 11 13 14 14 16— SO J. A. Forbes 7 13 10 10 16 18- G. A. T. T. W. C. 74 C. Mapes 11 12 13 14 20 18— 88 C. Cowing 15 14 12 15 15 13—84 D. Barclay 10 13 9 13 20 18—83 Logsden 14 11 10 14 19 17- 85 A. Robertson 13 12 14 16 17— SI K. Cartwright 13 14 10 14 17 16— 84 Ed Garrau 12 13 12 18 15— 78 S. Williams 12 13 13 11 17 13—79 J. J. Law 13 17 17— 82 J. W. Merritt 12 12 12 14 17 14- 81 T. R. Patterson 13 12 10 10 20 13—78 J. C. Scott 9 Phil Shields 10 M. H. Truesdell . J. A. Van Eaton 14 12 10 14 15— 74 10 9 12 14 17— 72 10 13 9 13 17 17— 79 15 11 11 13 17 IS— S5 M. G. B . Brownlee 7 C . Beck 13 P. Bartos 14 6 S 9 10— 47 12 14 15 15— 81 10 14 15 17— 81 E. Thing 10 11 12 11 13 13—70 H. Ink 11 13 11 13 14- T. H. Oliver 14 10 12 10 18 17- 70 81 19 7 12 17 15— 77 L, P. S. w. A. 15 13 12 19 17— 90 12 12 12 18 16— 84 11 14 11 18— 88 ..— 44 8 .. ..— 46 12 15 10— 73 13 IS 9 .. H. Strandwold 13 B. G. Pleiss 14 J'. Pleiss 14 McBroom 14 T. Cullison 11 13 J. Carney 14 11 13 K. Copson 12 10 14 B . M . Francis I . Dorn Preliminary Handicap. — 100 angles, $8 entrance, targets included, distance handi- cap, 16 to 23 yards, high guns, $100 added. First money and Interstate Association trophy to winner. Open to amateurs only — Hdcp. 15 15 15 20 20 15—100 10 14 11 .. targets, 14— 38 14— 25 unknown F. Gilbert ... 21 14 15 13 18 17 14— 91 M. J. Maryott. 21 13 15 11 17 14 ll- SI C. M. Powers . 21 12 14 13 16 19 lS— 87 H. G. Taylor. 21 9 12 14 18 16 13— 82 H. Ellis 20 13 13 10 19 17 14— 86 L. Hawxhurst. 20 12 12 13 16 12 14— 79 F. C. Riehl .. 20 15 13 14 17 18 10— 87 Chris Gottlieb. 20 13 11 12 17 17 12— 82 E. F. Confar. . 20 10 12 11 16 17 ll- 77 W. S. Hoon . 20 14 10 10 14 17 lS— 78 R. Thompson . 20 12 13 10 14 17 10— 76 E. E. Ellis . .. 19 10 12 12 18 19 9— SO Dr. Purdy .... 19 12 12 12 18 17 10— 81 F. A. Dryden. . 19 9 7 12 16 14 8— 66 Del Cooper . . . 19 12 13 9 19 18 11— 82 E. J. Chingren 19 10 11 14 18 19 14— 86 O. N. 'Ford . 19 14 12 11 19 19 12— 87 M. E. Hensler . 19 12 13 12 15 19 12— 83 F. Weatherheac I 19 12 12 11 15 15 15— 80 E. D. Fannin . 19 11 9 10 17 16 12— 75 Geo. Miller .. 19 10 8 11 17 16 12— 74 P. J. Holohan . 19 12 11 14 17 14 14— 82 W. H. Seaver . 19 9 13 12 12 14 13— 73 R. T. Steinke . 19 13 13 9 15 14 14— 78 R. Prosser . . . 19 19 9 11 17 16 13— 85 J. T. Skelly . . . 18 13 10 11 16 17 13— 80 H. McMurchy . IS 12 12 14 16 16 12— 82 T. B. Ware .. 18 7 14 14 18 18 13— 84 Dr. White ... 18 12 11 9 12 12 9— 65 J. T. Smails . . 18 14 11 9 13 17 11— 75 T. A. Marshall. 18 14 14 13 18 20 10— 89 H. Justins .... 18 12 11 8 17 17 10— 75 G. E. Stacey . 18 11 14 12 19 16 12— S4 H. A. Roberts . 18 9 10 10 14 14 6— 63 H. McElroy . . . 18 14 14 12 16 17 13— 86 C. A. Haight.. IS 13 12 8 17 19 10— 79 W. A. Hillis . . 18 13 10 8 16 16 10— 73 D. W. King Jr. 18 14 14 10 17 19 9— 83 J. McLachlin . 18 11 11 9 19 16 13— 79 J. A. Forbes. . 18 12 10 10 15 18 12— 79 G. C. Mapes . 18 12 11 13 15 18 12— 81 A. C. Cowing. . 18 8 11 7 18 17 ll- 72 T. D. Barclay. 17 10 12 12 18 18 lS— 83 T. Logsden . . . 17 12 11 11 17 19 12— 82 W. A. Robertsoi l 17 9 9 11 15 15 10— 69 C. K. Cartwrigh t 16 12 10 10 17 17 12— 78 Ed Garratt . . . 16 13 12 10 16 17 12— 80 S. Williams . . . 16 14 11 12 16 16 14— 83 J. J. Law .... 16 9 10 11 19 16 11— 76 J. W. Merritt. 16 10 9 12 18 16 12— 77 S. R. Patterson . 16 10 12 12 18 13 13— 78 J. C. Scott . . . 16 12 11 9 10 13 5— 60 Phil Shields . . . 16 13 13 13 16 15 9— 79 M. H. Truesdell 16 12 15 12 17 15 10— 81 J. A. Van Eatoi l 16 13 11 10 16 16 13— 79 M. B. Brownlee 16 - 7 9 5 11 17 12— 61 G. C. Beck . . . 16 14 13 12 16 16 12 — 83 F. Bartos 16 13 15 13 18 18 11— 88 C. H. Ink .... 16 10 9 10 12 13 10— 64 T. H. Oliver . IS 9 12 8 15 12 9— 05 A. K. Copton . 16 12 12 10 13 12 11— 70 B. M. Francis . 16 10 13 13 17 17 9— 79 Thursday, September 12th. — Rain fell steadily throughout the final day of the tournament, and made the competition for the feature event a ques- tion of nerve and endurance, for there was no en- couragement to the contestant afflicted with hard luck at the deceptive targets. Everything pointed against good shooting, yet the scores generally were better than those of the day before. To a certain extent the good scores made it apparent that the bad background, which was so fully criticized for the low scores yesterday, is only its worst under cer- tain weather conditions. A baffling wind blew down the canyon of the Spokane River yesterday, which made the targets hard to locate against the high river bluff. To-day, in the drizzle, but with the wind steady, the shooting was decidedly better. M. E. Hensler captured the blue ribbon event with a score of 93, a remarkable record under the discouraging conditions. The 93 proved three points better than the score that won second money. Second to Hensler were three men, of whom one, E. J. Chingren, was a local man. Chingren's score was 90. This score was made jointly by Del Cooper of 'Tacoma, Wash., and G. C. Mapes of Boise, Idaho. In the five regular events Fred Gilbert broke 100 straight, a performance that was positively marvelous in the face of existing conditions. At the conclusion of the day's shooting, Secretary- Manager Shaner of the Interstate Association pre- sented the trophies. The close of the tournament was marked by scenes of jovialty and good sportsmanship. There were rounds of cheers for ail who had helped make the tournament a success, including Manager Shaner, Cashier Whitney, Charley North, Tom Ware, the Spokane Rod and Gun Club, the leading prize win- ners and everybody who made himself more or less conspicuous in the tournament. For general average among the amateurs, H. C. Taylor was in first place, with 363 out of 3S0 shot at; C. M. Powers was second with 359, and W. S. Hoon and E. F. Confar were a tie for third, with 348. For general average among the professionals, Fred Gilbert was in first place with 360 out of 380 shot at; Harry Ellis was in second place with 347, and Chris Gottlieb was third with 342. The purse in the Preliminary Handicap was divided as follows: F. Bartos, $73.90; C. M. Powers, $53.75; O.N. Ford, $53.75; E. J. Chingren, $35.25; H. Mc- Elroy, $35.25; T. B. Ware, $21.80; C. E. Stacey, $21.80; M. E. Hensler, $10.10; T. Barclay, $10.10; S. W. Williams, $10.10, and G. C. Beck, $10.10. The scores of the third day follow; four 15-target races, $1.50 entrance, $40 added to each; moneys 50, 30 and 20 per cent. Two 20-target races $2 en- trance, $50 added to each; moneys 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent, 16 yards rise — Events— 12 3 4 5 6 Targets— 15 15 15 15 20 20—100 F. Gilbert 15 15 15 15 20 20—100 CM. Powers 14 14 15 14 18 18—93 H. G. Taylor 15 15 15 14 17 20—96 Harry Ellis 14 10 14 13 16 20— 87 O. N. Ford 12 13 11 13 15 17—81 M. J. Maryott 12 13 10 lb 18 18—85 E. i. Confar 11 15 14 14 19 16—89 W. S. Hoon 14 14 12 14 19 19— 92 R. Thompson 13 12 10 12 18 20—85 Chris Gottlieb 15 12 15 15 18 19— 94 L. Hawxhurst 13 13 15 15 18 18—92 E. J. Chingren 15 13 15 15 17 19—94 P. Holohan 14 10 15 15 18 18— 90 H. McElroy 14 13 14 14 18 20—93 F. Weatherhead 12 11 11 15 19 19—87 J. T. Skelly 13 16 18—47 H. McMurchy 12 14 15 13 16 19— 89 T. B. Ware 12 13 14 15 17 16— 87 E. E. Ellis 10 12 12 13 18 19—84 Dr. Purdy 13 13 14 13 16 17— 86 D. W. King Jr 14 11 13 11 16 15—80 G. E. Stacey ..' 14 13 11 10 18 17—83 G. C. Mapes 13 13 14 13 19 19—91 F. Bartos 11 11 11 12 17 17—79 M. E. Hensler 14 13 15 13 18 18—91 Del Cooper 14 15 14 14 19 18— 94 Geo. Miller 12 13 14 15 15 17—86 R. Prosser 13 13 12 13 16 19—86 R. T. Steinke 14 15 11 14 19 19—92 C. A. Haight 14 15 12 12 20 17—90 H. Justins 12 11 15 15 19 17—89 H. Roberts 13 13 12 13 IS 17—86 A. C. Cowing 13 14 11 11 14 13—76 F. Logsden 13 15 13 10 19 19— 89 Dr. T. H. White 11 12 14 13 17 17—84 J. A. Forbes 13 15 14 14 19 IS— 93 ' J. F. Smails 14 12 14 14 16 IS— 88 T. D. Barclay 15 14 10 13 17 18—87 F. A. Dryden 14 14 13 13 18 19—91 W. A. Hillis .-. 15 15 15 12 20 17—94 J. McLachlin 12 13 14 13 16 17— 85 E. D. Farmin 13 11 14 13 16 18—85 W. H. Finney 8 11 14 13 11 14—71 R. S. Scott 13 11 11 8 16 11—70 Ed Garratt 14 15 14 15 17 18— 93 C. K. Cartwright 14 13 14 13 20 20—94 W. A. Robertson 14 13 13 14 IS IS— 90 S. Williams 15 15 13 14 20 15—92 J. A. Van Eaton .... 13 12 11 12 17 17—82 J. J. Law 11 14 14 12 IS 19—88 S. R. Patterson 9 12 10 11 14 15—71 Geo. Beck 12 11 10 9 15 19—76 E. T. Hensler 13 14 14 12 17 16—86 T. J. Deyo 13 13 13 11 17 16— S3 M. H. Truesdell 13 13 12 10 15 12—75 D. W. Fleet 13 11 12 13 14 17—80 T. J. McAndrews 13 9 11 — 33 Pacific Coast Handicap. — 100 targets, unknown angles, $10 entrance, targets included, handicaps 16 to 23 yards, high guns, $200 added. First money and Interstate Assoei ation trop hv to winner. Open to amateurs only — Hdcp. 15 15 15 20 20 15— 100 F. Gilbert 21 14 14 13 18 19 IS- ill C . M . Powers . 21 13 14 11 16 16 IS— 83 H. G. Taylor.. 21 12 11 13 17 19 14— 86 Harry Ellis . . . 20 13 13 13 17 18 14 — • ss F. C. Riehl ... 20 14 11 11 20 16 13— 85 O . X . Ford 20 13 9 15 17 18 15— 87 M.J. Maryott . 20 11 7 10 14 14 10— 66 E. F. Confar . . 19 14 11 10 19 16 12— 82 W. S. Hoon 19 12 12 14 17 15 15— 85 R. Thompson . . 19 13 14 13 18 14 15— 87 Chris Gottlieb . 19 11 11 15 16 19 14— S6 L. Hawxhurst . . 19 11 13 13 11 20 14— S2 E. J. Chingren. 19 15 13 14 17 19 12— 90 P. Holohan .... 19 15 15 13 17 17 14— 91 T. A. Marshall. 19 Forfeited. H . McElroy . . . 19 11 13 14 17 19 10— 84 F . Weatherhead IS 12 13 13 19 18 12— 87 J. T. Skelly .. 18 13 13 12 17 15 15— 85 H. McMurchy.. IS 13 14 11 17 IS 13— 86 T . B . Ware . . 18 13 13 13 17 19 ll- 86 E. E. Ellis IS 14 13 14 17 17 lS— 88 Dr. Purdy IS 15 12 14 17 16 13— 87 D. W. King Jr. 18 14 12 12 15 16 14— 83 G . E . Stacey . . IS 13 12 10 IS 16 12— 81 G. C. Mapes .. IS 13 14 14 18 18 13— 90 F. Bartos 18 13 12 13 17 18 11— 84 W. H. Seaver.. IS Forfeited. M . E . Hensler . . IS 14 13 12 20 20 14— 93 Del Cooper .... IS 14 14 12 16 19 15— 90 Geo . Miller . . . IS 13 13 12 15 16 ll- SO R. Prosser .... 18 15 13 13 16 18 lS— ss R. T. Steinke. . 18 12 11 13 15 12 14— 77 C. A. Haight. .. 17 13 14 14 17 18 14— 90 H. Justins .... 17 13 14 14 19 19 14— 93 H. Roberts ... 17 12 11 11 16 18 lO- 78 A. C. Cowing.. 17 9 11 12 15 15 ll— 73 F. Logsden . . . 17 13 13 14 19 IS 12— 89 Dr. T. H. White 17 11 14 13 19 18 13— 88 J . A . Forbes . . . 17 10 13 13 18 19 14— 87 J. F. Smails. . . 17 10 13 12 18 16 ll- 80 F. D. Barclay.. 17 15 14 11 19 15 lS— 89 F. A. Dryden.. 17 12 8 12 18 17 12— 79 W. A. Hillis... 17 15 14 14 19 17 13— 92 J. McLachlin .. 17 12 i5 13 17 17 10— S4 1 . D. Farmin. . 17 11 13 10 17 18 13— 82 W . H . Finney . .17 8 11 8 15 15 9— 66 Ed Garratt 16 12 14 12 15 16 ll- 80 C. K .Cartwright 16 14 13 14 18 15 lS— 87 W. A. Robertson 16 11 13 15 17 17 IS- 86 S. Williams ... 16 12 10 12 18 18 IS— S3 J . J . Law .... 16 8 12 11 16 16 10— 73 S. R. Patterson. 16 11 14 13 14 14 9— 75 Geo . C . Beck . . 16 7 14 12 16 19 12— 80 E. T. Hensler. . 16 14 12 15 17 16 12— 86 The purse in the Pacific Coast Handicap was divided as follows: M. E. Hensler, $116.50; E. J. Chingren, $72.90; G. C. Mapes, $72.90; Del Cooper, $72.90; F. Logsden, $41.90; T. Barclay, $41.90; E. E. Ellis, $15.50; R. Prosser, $15.50, and Dr. T. H. White, $15.50. A Vallejo sportsman writes us that the duck hunters of that vicinity are oiling up their "smoke sticks," painting decoys and getting the arks fitted up for the coming season. The Limit Gun Club, with a preserve adjoining the Alameda Club on the Sonoma marshes, have re- organized for the coming season with the following members: C. L. Wisecarver, O. L. Rose, M. A. Clark and Jack Brady. Robert Grimes, keeper. The following Vallejo shooters have secured a ten- year lease on the Freeborn place, near Cordelia, on the Suisun marshes and have organized under the name of "Freeborn Gun Club:" E. M. Wilson, Dr. J. F. Chappelle, J. V. O'Hara, J. H. Brennan, P. G. Magistrini. Birds are more numerous in this locality than they have been for years, particularly mallard and sprig, and a successful season is anticipated. Captain Vasquez of Santa Barbara arrived in that port one day last week in his new schooner, the Gussie M.. bringing in four seals, which are to be shipped East. The boat is a fourteen-ton schooner with a twenty-five horse-power engine. She is forty- two feet long by twelve feet six inches beam. She was built two years ago at San Pedro, where she was curchased. Captain Vasquez proposes to start next week on a cruise north as far as Monterey, hunt- ing for otter. This is the first expedition to go out after otter in four years, as the season has been closed. Captain Vasquez has a school of about twenty otter spotted. He has a new method of catching them, intending to use a net in place of shooting them. The last otter which was caught by Captain Vasquez, four years ago, brought $400. The skeleton, which was perfect, was sold to the Smithsonian In- stitute, where it now is. The Captain has captured many seals and sea lions, which for years past he has sent to zoological gardens all over. A live-bird shoot is to come off at Ingleside this afternoon. Among those who will participate will be Harvey McMurchy, Clarence Haight, Will J. Golcher, Fred Gilbert, Tom Marshall and a number of visiting shooters who attended the Coast Handicap tourna- ment at Spokane last week. • In last week's issue we inadvertently gave the date of the Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association tournament as having taken place on the 9th i- of the Sunday, the 8th inst. 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 21, 1907. SAN FRANCISCO FLY-CASTING CLUB. Tom C. Kierulff and C. R. Kenniff are the win- ners of the club's championship medals this year. Mr. Kenniff won on delicacy with the grand score of 99.2, and in long distance with a score of 113 feet — rather less than has been the winning record of past seasons. Mr. Kierulff's score in accuracy was 97.8-15, a wonderful performance considering that about two seasons ago he was a novice and new beginner in the class contests at the lake — not that he was not an ardent and good angler, but he was not up in the post-graduate course that has made possibly more high class and skilled anglers in San Francisco than are to be found in any other large city in the world. Mr. Kierulff also won the championship honors in lure casting. Both of these gentlemen anglers are to be con- gratulated upon a successful showing that was con- summated by application, bard work and that wholesome American ambition to overcome every stumbling block in the way to skilled mastery of the rod and line. The two were tied for accuracy and decided the friendly rivalry at the re-entry meet- ing on Sunday. Mr. E. A. Mocker, than whom there probably is not in this State a more skillful and sportsmanlike angler, won the second accuracy medal. The club will, in the near future, hold one of its noted meet- ings, where good-fellowship and congeniality are the reigning elements, upon which occasion the medals will be presented to the winners. The last re-entry scores are given below: Saturday, class re-entry, Medal Series. Stow Lake, September 14, 1907. Wind, variable. Weather, cloudy. Judges, E. A. Mocker, C. G. Toung. T. C. Kierulff. Referee, Dr. W. E. Brooks. Clerk, E. O. Ritter. Events 1 2 3 4 ABC 97.8 98.11 97.10 98.58 96.8 97.3 E. A. Mocker 90 T. C. Kierulff . . C. G. Toung Dr. Brooks .. 99.2 98.11 97.10 98.12 L. G. Burpee 83 97.1 92 94.32 Dr. Brooks 99 97.10 97.50 94.8 Sunday, class re-entry. Medal Series. Stow Lake, September 15, 1907. Wind, variable. Weather, fair. Judges, E. A. Mocker, Dr. Brooks. Referee, T. C. Kierulff. Clerk, E. O. Ritter. Events 12 3 4 T. C. Kiernlff T. C. Kierulff A. S perry F. M. Haight F. M. Haight T. C. Kierulff A. Sperry F. A. Webster 73 Jas. Watt .. .. Jas. Watt. . 74 F. A. Webster 49 Jas. Watts . T. C. Kierulff 96 T. C. Kierulff 102 C R. Kenniff 113 SO 84 108 80 97.6 97.4 96.5 98 9S.3 A 97.6 95.12 97.5 9S.12 96.6 96.3 98.14 B 94.5 94.5 96.10 95.5 96.5 91.10 97 C 95.54 95.4 97 97.4 96.22 93.56 97.58 97 90 81.1 95.5 95.1 98.11 99.5 99.2 Note — Event 1, long distance, feet. Event 2, ac- curacy, per cent. Event 3, delicacy; A, accuracy per cent; B, delicacy per cent; C, net per cent Event 4, lure casting, per cent. AT THE TRAPS. The Golden Gate Gun Club's wind-up shoot for the season will take place at Ingleside to-morrow. The Union Gun Club closed the regular monthly blue-rock season last Sunday, the 15th inst. The winners in the medal race were: Champion class — C. C. Nauman (final winner), 23 out of 25 at 20 yards. First class — C. H. Collier (final winner), 22 out of 25, at 20 yards. Geo. Thomas, 24 out of 25, at 20 yards, winner for September. Second class— Houpt (final winner), 22 out of 25, at 20 yards. Third class — E. Hoelle, 19 out of 25, at 20 yards, tie with B. Patrick. Hoeile (final winner), won 20 to 18. Fourth class — J. Danielsen, 12 out of 25, at 20 yards, tied with J. Noonan. Danielsen (final winner), 16 to 12. J. Noonan, 15 at 18 yards, monthly winner. The scores in the added money club shoot were: Nauman, 24 out of 25, Collier IS, Murdock 20, Thomas 19, Walsh 14, Hauer 16, Lewis 15, Frankel 13, Learv 15, Patrick 19, Hoelle 20, Shields 19, Lynch 19, Danielsen 15, Noonan 17, Dwyer 9. Rufe Naylor of Kalgoorlie, West Australia, a guest of the club, made his initial try at blue rocks, scor- ing 18 out of 25 at 16 yards, 17 at 18 yards and IS at 20 yards. Messrs. Stewart and Snippen, also guests, broke 19 out of 25 at 16 yards and 17 at IS yards, 16 at 20 yards respectively. It will be pleasing news to every Coast sportsman to hear that Dick Reed has been recuperating at Inverness, on Tomales Bay, and has been doing so well that he proposes by the end of this week to start sr.uth, in order to attend the Southern tourna- ments He states be will not, perhaps, be able to stand 'he strain of shooting, "but will be right there -: :-t the powder burners, and that's some little i vtion. you know : " The tournaments begin at Santa Barbara on Sun- day, under the auspices of the Channel City Gun Club, September 23d and 24th. Western Gun Club, Sherman grounds, Los Angeles, September 27th, 28th and 29th. Corona, Riverside county, October 4th and 5th. Douglas, Ariz., October 11th, 12th and 13th. CHINESE PHEASANTS. For a number of years the writer has been engaged in rearing game birds for re-stocking depleted game fields, the greatest demand being for the China ring- neck pheasant, no doubt the grandest game bird in existence to-day. These birds were first introduced into Oregon in 1SS2 from China, and so well did they adapt themselves to their new surroundings that the Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, is au- thority for the statement that this is one of the world's notable examples of game bird acclimatiza- tion. The State of Washington has been buying China pheasants as fast as the birds can be procured, a single county this season buying $1,500 worth of birds for liberating at one time. The thought oc- curred to me that California sportsmen should be in- terested in a like movement, as your State has cli- matic conditions favorable for their natural propaga- tion. After reading the lengthy article in your is- sue of August 3d on "Dove Shooting," I question the advisability of introducing a real game bird into California. It the "well known sportsman" quoted in this article, who calls "pleasantly basking in the tonneau of an automobile with cool drinks at hand picking off an occasional bird as they whizz across the road," or "lying under the shade of a tree with a keg of beer," should ever flush an old China cock bird he would die of heart disease. If an Oregon sportsman ever shot a dove I am sure he was ashamed to tell it. Shooting "cooers" may be "the lazy man's sport," but an idea of the real thing could not be expressed in better words than the following extract from an article in June Recreation, by my friend, E. E. Wilson: "Have you ever hunted Chinese pheasants? If not, then some bright October morning come with me into the fields of the Willamette valley, Oregon, and let me present you to his imperial highness, with the one-eyed peacock feather and yellow jacket of the game bird kingdom. His realm is this old pasture of thick, short, tangled grass and matted weed. Ranging back and forth, your dog hunts free and easy with his head in the air. Suddenly his nose goes to the ground, the tail whips his sides rapidly, his speed is quickened but steady. Keeping within easy shooting distance, nerves tense, your fol- low close behind. His work becomes more Intense. Now he hesitates as if to point, then on. Again he hesitates, and again forward. Next time and he will surely hold. A few yards ahead, running swiftly, body close to the ground, never disturbing the surface of the grass to betray his presence, is the hunted quarry. Doubling back and forth, dodging from right to left to intense dismay of the keen-nosed dog, the wary bird is exer- cising his every instinct for escape. Then, as if in despair, he stops, crouches in a slight depression, hoping that the dog and man may pass without his detection, and but for that sharp nose he would be secure. There is but one chance left him now. "You turn to your dog to find him 'frozen stiff,' standing as if transfixed, one foot up, nose and tail in line. With gun ready, safety forward, you stand in silent admiration of the picture before you, of which you are conscious you form a part. Leisurely you drink in the pleasure of this supreme moment, realizing that this is the very acme of the hunter's pleasure. Tou begin to wonder how long this deli- cious elysium may last, when suddenly, without warning, a streak of gorgeous color shoots into the air. Up he goes at an angle, then straight away like a streak of unleashed lightning. Automatically you fire. The trained dog breaks and retreives the most beautiful game bird sportsmen ever sought. In childish ecstasy, almost hysterical, you are al- ternately petting your dog and admiring the life- less thing he has laid at your feet. You have killed your first Chinese pheasant." A Chinese pheasant hen in captivity will lay about sixty eggs in a season, and can be hatched and reared with a common hen. Cochin Bantams pre- ferred, as easily as little chickens. About four hens can be mated with one cock, but when birds are de- sired for liberating they should be purchased in even pairs. The early fall is the best time to buy birds, in fact, that is about the only time they can be had at anything like a reasonable price, as the demand for them is rapidly increasing for re-stocking purposes from almost everv State in the Union. 'GENE M. SIMPSON. Corvallis, Oregon, Sept. 15, 1907. THE LATE PHIL C. MEYER JR. Mr. Phil C. Meyer, a most popular and widely known fancier, passed away, we are most sorry to state, on September 6th, succumbing to a somewhat lengthy period of ill health. Mr. Meyer, about ten years ago, was a prominent and enthusiastic member of the St. Bernard Club of California and showed several good ones in those days, among others Le King and Alta Raehael, winning a number of times with these two. After the waning of interest in the big dogs Phil Meyer took up Bostons and Bulldogs, and followed the bent of his liberal fancy with several other breeds. He was always a generous exhibitor and an enthusiastic supporter of our shows. To him and Mr. Irving C. Ackerman is to be credited the successful series of shows at Bur- lingame of the San Mateo Kennel Club, Mr. Meyer being, we believe, the original promoter of the one- day, open-air shows at the Crossways polo grounds. A show here, or nearby, during the past decade without the presence of Phil Meyer and Mrs. Phil Meyer, who shared with Phil the well wishes and esteem of the fancy, did not seem properly filled out, but of late this had been, owing to the inroads upon his health, sadly noticeable. He was there in spirit, however, as the entries of Glenwood Kennels testified in the catalogue. The passing of this genial sportsman and staunch fancier was whispered by many at the recent Crossways show in words of sincere regret, hearty esteem for a departed friend and condolence for his family and relatives. THE SPEED FOOL NUISANCE. There was noted, several weeks ago in this jour- nal, the killing of Mrs. Nunan's good Cocker Spaniel by a reckless automobile driver. Now our attention is called by Mr. Burnett to another inexcusable loss of a valuable dog, killed in a similar manner. These instances are but two of many reckless acts of cruelty and damage on the part of chauffeurs. What is a frequent menace to our four-footed friends is rapidly becoming a constant danger to ourselves. There are municipal and county ordinances in force for the purpose of regulating the running of the modern car of Juggernaut, but there seems to be a connecting link missing to make these laws effec- tive and respected. The following communication by Mr. Burnett is to the point and suggestive: September 4, 1907. Breeder and Sportsman — Dear Sir: If you see fit, I wish in your columns you would do what you can to crystallize a feeling which must be very prevalent among dog fanciers residing in San Francisco, so that an organization may be effected which might tend to suppress the evil I have in mind. I refer to the speeding of automobiles in the city limits, which endangers the life of every dog upon the streets. I am moved to action at this particular time because a day or two ago my Cocker Spaniel, Don Juan of Laguintas (Ch. Mepals Saxon-Lagunitas Nell), a winner at the recent Oakland and San Francisco shows, was instantly killed by an automo- bile running at least twenty, and more likely, thirty miles an hour, at the corner of Clay and Broderick streets, in this city. As usual, in such cases the automobile failed to stop, and inasmuch as the first thought of the per- son who was with my dogs was to look out for the injured one, he was unable to note the number of the machine, and as it turned off the street on the next block he had no opportunity to learn it I am prepared to spend time and money in per- fecting an organization which will direct its efforts towards putting an end to this speeding habit, and I naturally turn first of all to all dog lovers in the city who are immediately concerned. If they will act there can be no doubt that the unorganized senti- ment of the public generally can be made effective in our favor. In fact, the dog end of it is the most insignificant feature of the nuisance (except to an ardent dog lover). Practically the whole community is affirmatively averse to speeding, and why should the whole community tolerate something which is a nuisance to it for the benefit of a few inconsiderate and lawless people? That it does so is only because what is everybody's business is nobody's business, and because unorganized sentiment never counts for anything. I am satisfied that we could get one or more of the daily papers to take the matter up, as one in which the whole public is vitally concerned. I am furthermore satisfied, as a lawyer, that there is no difficulty in securing effective legislation and its enforcement If you will use your paper and address as a means for the bringing together of persons who feel as I do in the matter, so much the better, if not, and should you agitate it at all in your columns and anyone has any suggestions to offer in the matter, I shall be glad if they will address me at 1912 Brod- erick street. Yours verv truly, W. S. BURNETT. The Fresno Kennel Club was recently organized with a large list of charter members on the roll. The officers are Homer E. Katze, president; E. J. Boust, vice-president; R. A. Powell, secretary, and Peter Sharpen, treasurer. Application was made for membership in the American Kennel Club and' the necessary permit for a show to be held in Fresno during the present county fair, under American Kennel Club rules. For technical reasons, the time being top short for com- plance with the rules, the application was denied by the Pacific Advisory Board. Although this was rather a damper on the newly organized kennel club, the fiat of Secretary Norman was accepted, but the show cult would not remain dormant, with the result that there will be held this week a dog show at the Fresno fair, an exhibit held under no rules. There is a large list of entries, the show would have been a three-pointer under American Kennel Club rules. Secretary Norman has advised the club of the disqualifying clause in the American Kennel Club rules concerning dog shows. If the Fresno club has an exhibit of dogs at the fair, under no rules whatever, the American Kennel Club is without jurisdiction in the matter. Saturday, September 21, 1907.] GRAND CIRCUIT AT SYRACUSE. Syracuse, September 9. — Although rain threatened all the afternoon, and at times a fine drizzle fell, the program of three race?, beginning the Grand Circuit, in connection with the New York State Fair, was completed here this afternoon. The track was fully two seconds slow. The Syracuse Stake, for 2:11 pacers, was won by Jennie W., after she had finished fifth in the first heat, which was won by Leland Onward. Jennie W. took the next three heats. This race being a three- money affair, under the rules all but Jennie W., Le- land Onward and Thornway retired for the fourth heat, when a determined effort was made to defeat the first named. Thornway pressed her closely to the half, then weakened, and fell far back, while the driver of Leland Onward tacked on to Jennie W.'s wheel . There was a whipping finish, in which Jennie W. won by a scant head. The victory of Jennie W. was popular with the crowd. No pools were sold and such independent betting as was done was light. Baron May had no trouble in winning the 2:19 trot in straight heats, Geers taking the second money with Dr. Ives. The 2:20 trot for three-year-olds was a procession in each heat. The summaries follow: Trotting, 2:19 class, purse $1,000 — Baron May, b g by Baron Wilkes (Sayles) . . 1 1 1 Dr. Ives, b g (Geers) 2 2 3 Fanny P., br m (Packer) 4 3 2 Tokio, gr g (Dickerson) 3 7 4 St Peter, b g (Benvon) 5 4 7 Pitty Herr, b m (Cox) 6 6 5 Northwest, b s (Lewis) 7 5 6 Lucy Montrose, b m (McCarthy) S 8 8 The Jester, br s (De Ryder) 9 dis Time— 2:14%, 2:15, 2:12%. Pacing, 2:11 class, purse $5,000 — Jennie W., b m by Alcander (Sunderlin) .5111 Leland Onward, b h (Murphy) 1 2 7 2 Thornway, b s (Cox) 2 5 8 dis William O., b!k g (Geers) 10 10 2 ro Bonanza, b g (Thomas) 4 3 4 ro Alice Pointer, b m (McDevitt) 3 9 5 ro Aileen Wilson, blk m (Wilson) 9 4 3 ro Mattie Chimes, b m (Toor) 7 6 9 ro Reproachless, blk m (Starr) 6 11 11 ro Major Mallow, b g (Mallow) 11 8 6 ro Shaughran, b h (De Ryder) 8 7 10 ro Time— 2:05%, 2:06%, 2:07, 2:06%. Trotting, 2:20 class, purse $1,000— Aquin, b c (King) ". 1 1 Sir Todd, br h (O'Donnell) 2 2 Ora Margrave, b m (Kinney) 3 3 Bertha Leyburn, b f (McCarthy) 4 dis Time— 2:16%, 2:16%. Syracuse, September 10. — The weather continued threatening to-day during the second day's program of the Grand Circuit races at the State Fair, but it did not rain until just before the fourth heat of the 2:12 trot. This heat was raced in semi-dark- ness, and the finish of the race was postponed till to-morrow. The feature of the day was the Empire State Stake for 2:14 trotters, worth $10,000, and it was won in commanding style by Ed Geers with Highball. Sonoma Girl was in the race, but the best she could do was to finish third in the two final heats, after capturing second position in the first. In the two latter heats she was beaten by Wilkes Heart, the Hartford winner, for the place. The summaries: Pacing, 2:05 class, two-in-three, purse $1,000 — Ardelle, br m by J. H. L. (Geers) 1 1 Rudy Kip, br h (Murphy) 3 2 Princess Helen, b m (McDonald) 2 5 Judge Wilson, b g (Spencer) 4 3 Nervolo, b h (Cox) 5 4 Phalla, b m (Gatcomb) dis Time— 2:07, 2:05%. Trotting, 2:14 class, three in five, purse $10,000 — Highball, b g by Dr. Hooker (Geers) 1 1 1 Wilkes Heart, b h by Great Heart (Estell) ..322 Sonoma Girl, br m by Lynwood W. (Mc- Henry) 2 3 3 Claty Latus, ch m by Pilatus (Dickerson) ..45 5 Genteel H., br h (W. McDonald 5 6 4 Thornfield, br h (Benyon) 6 4 6 Time— 2:06%, 2:06%, 2:06%. Pacing, 2:09 class, two in three, purse $1,000 — The Donna, dn m by Athadon (De Ryder) 1 1 Mixed Wood, blk g (Ernest) 2 3 Schermerhorn, b g (Meeks) 3 2 Byron Kay, b g (Geers) 4 dis Gambit, b g (Cox) 5 dis Time— 2:08%, 2:07%. To beat track record without wind shield — Major Delmar (1:59%), b g by Delmar (Alta McDonald) Lost Fractional time — 0:31%, 1:03, 1:34, 2:06. Syracuse, September 11. — Rain caused the races to be postponed until to-morrow. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN in the second heat that they were placed in the first. Mae Heart finally won the 2:12 trot, which was started on Tuesday, but was carried over until to- day on account of yesterday's storm. Margaret O. had an easy victory in the 2:08 trot, taking the big end of the purse in straight heats. The sum- maries: Trotting, 2:12 class, three-in-five, purse $1,200 — Mae Heart, ch m by Great Heart (Mc- Henry) i 3 2 3 1 Wild Bell, br g (De Ryder) 4 6 114 Zaza, blk m (Payne) 10 2 10 2 3 Gold Burr, ch g (Essery) 2 1 7 4 2 Chime Bells, b m (Titer) 3 4 6 ro Alice Edger. b m (Benyon) 7 5 3 ro The Pacolet, blk g (McDevitt) 11 7 4 ro Paul Kruger, b g (Cox) 9 11 - 5 ro Billy B., b g (McCarthy) 6 9 8 ro Lucretia, br m (Geers) 8 10 9 ro Sarah Hamlin, br m (Packer) 5 8 dis Time— 2:10%, 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:12%, 2:13%. Trotting, 2:09 class, two-in-three, purse $3,000 — Lillian R., b m by J. T. (McDevitt) 1 1 Siliko. b s (McCarthy) 2 2 Athasham, b s (De Ryder) 3 3 Emboy, b g (McDonald) 4 4 Tuna, b m (Kelley) 5 s Bonnie Russell (Thomas) 8 5 Watser, ch g (Loomis) 6' 6 John Caldwell, b g (Geers) 6 7 Time — 2:12, 2:10%. Pacing, 2:15 class, three-in-five, purse $1,200 — Jack of Diamonds, b h by Clay Toska (Hil- insger) 1 1 \ Arrow, b g (Cox) 2 2 2 J. A. O., b h (Doody) 3 3 3 Red Jacket, ch g (Dennis) 4 4 4 Time— 2:12%, 2:10%, 2:10%. Trotting, 2:08 class, purse $1,200 — Margaret O., b m by Onward (Davis) 1 1 1 Lotta, b m (McHenry) 2 3 2 Jack Leyburn. ch g (McCarthy) 3 2 4 Berieo, b g ( Smith ) 6 6 3 Turley, b g (Geers) 5 4 5 Kid Shea, b g (Packer) 4 5 6 Time— 2:08%, 2:10, 2:11. 0 COLUMBUS GRAND CIRCUIT RACES. Columbus, September 16. — There were several hot contests at the opening of the Grand Circuit races here to-day. Summaries: Pacing, 2:07 class, Board of Trade Stakes, $3,000— Jennie W., b m by Alcander (Sunderlin) 1 1 1 Kruger, ch h (McDonald) 2 2 2 Aileen Wilson, blk m (D. Wilson) 3 3 5 Carrie B., rn m (King) 4 4 3 Cleo S., b m (Nuckols) 5 5 4 Nancy H. and Wilson Addington also started. Time— 2:04%, 2:05, 2:06. Pacing, 2:14 class, Hotel Hartman Stakes, $5,000 — Leland Onward, b h by Game Onward (Murphy) 1 4 1 Hidalgo, b g by Warren C. (L. McDonald) ..412 Dana Patch, b m (Hersey) 5 2 5 William O., blk g (Geers) 2 9 7 General Gano, b h (Davis) 3 3 3 Major Mallow, b g (Mallow) 6 5 4 Village Boy, b g (M. Wilson) 8 7 6 Miss Jones, blk m (Valentine) 11 6 9 Grand Elder, br g (Hedrick) 9 8 8 Shaughran, Lady Patch and Reproachless also started. Time— 2:04%, 2:04%, 2:06%. Trotting, 2:10 class, purse $1,200 — Axcyell, b g by Axcyone (Hyde) 1 1 1 Siliko, b m (McCarthy) 7 7 2 Wilkes Heart, b g (Estell) 2 3 3 Berieo, b g (Smith) 3 4 7 Athasham, b h (De Ryder) 9 4 5 Betty Brook, b m (Titer) 4 6 6 Henry S. Jr., Sterling McKinney, Patrick and Ethel also started. Time— 2:08%, 2:06%, 2:07%. Pacing, 2:11 class, first division, purse $1,200 — Epps Sanders, ch h by Argosy (Crist) 1 1 1 Pacemaker, b h (Murphy) 8 2 2 Frank Be Sure, b h (Marrngot) 2 4 6 Pure Gold (Jones) 3 9 3 Five others started. Time— 2:06%, 2:06%, 2:08%. Trotting, 2:11 class, second division, purse $1,200 — R. F. D.. blk g by Kingmaker (Robinson) ..111 Lady Maud C, ch m (McMahon) 6 2 2 Miss Pehler, b m (Merrifield) 7 3 5 Mixed Wood, blk g (Ernest) 5 S 3 Davie K., b g (Hopkins) 8 5 4 Dr. Fox. b g (Johnson) 4 9 6 Aileen, b m (Benyon) 9 7 7 General Adele, blk h (Davis) 2 4 dr Arrow, b g (Cox) 3 6 dr Time— 2:07%, 2:07%, 2:05%. 11 in 2:05%. the fastest time made in a race this year, and the race went over until to-morrow. Syracuse, September 12. — Lillian R., a Cleveland mare, driven by McDevitt, captured the $3,000 Chamer of Commerce purse at the Grand Circuit meet here to-day. She won both heats handily and the next three horses finished in the same positions Columbus, September 17. — After one heat each in the 2:09 trot, 2:16 trot and 2:09 pace rain caused the races to be postponed until Wednesday. In the 2:09 trot Sonoma Girl beat Highball the first heat Columbus, September 18. — Sonoma Girl, tired by the heavy footing this afternoon on the Columbus Grand Circuit track, finished a neck ahead of High- ball in the second heat of the Hoster Columbus $10,000 Stakes, and thereby clinched the victory for which she made a sensational start on Tuesday. The crack pair of trotters set a furious clip to the half, considering the conditions of the course. Sonoma Girl was a length ahead there in 1:01%. Highball rallied desperately fifty yards from the finish, but was nearer out than McHenry's mare. After the first half of the third and final mile had been done by Sonoma Girl in 1:02%, she showed good finishing qualities and easily won the heat. Highball was so tired that Jack Leyburn beat him out of third place. Sonoma Girl's total winnings amounted to $4,250. Lillian R. had no trouble whatever in going through to victory in the 2:09 trot. Close finishes ruled in the 2:09 pace, five horses being right together when Schermerhorn won the third heat of the race. Before it started the judges put W. L. Snow behind Kingmore. Ward M. was the first choice in a lot of sixteen 2:17 trotters that made their first start as the last heat of the dreary afternoon. He won handily, Kenneth M. being two lengths behind. Kentucky Todd and General Watts will start to- morrow in the trotting division of the Kentucky Stock Farm Futurity. Summaries: Trotting, 2:09 class (one heat Tuesday), purse $3,000— Lillian R., b m by J. T. (McDevitt) 1 1 1 Baraja, b g (Shaw) 4 2 3 John Caldwell, b g (Geers) 2 3 4 John Taylor, b g (R. Wilson) 3 7 5 Bonnie Russell, b h (Thomas) 12 5 3 Watson, ch g (Loomis) 9 4 8 Emboy, b g (W. McDonald and S. Snow) . . 5 8 11 Talpa. b m (Ones) 6 6 9 King Entertainer, ch h (McLaughlin) 8 9 6 Charley Belden, b g (De Ryder) 11 11 7 Belle Isle, b m (Swaeringer) 10 10 10 Bi-Flora, b m (Benyon) 7 dr Time— 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:12%. Trotting, 2:16 class (one heat Tuesday), $10,000 — Sonoma Girl, b m by Lynwood W. (McHenry) 112 Margaret 0„ b m (Davis) 3 3 1 Highball, b g (Geers) 2 2 4 Jack Leyburn, ch g (McCarthy) 6 5 3 Kassona, b m (Young) 5 6 5 Claty Latus. ch m (La Salle) 4 4 dr Thornfield, br h (Benyon) 8 7 dr Axtellay, b m (Thomas) 7 dr May Earl, b m (Hedrick) dis Genteel H., br h (W. McDonald) ." dis Oliver Moore, br h (Conneil) dis Time— 2:05%, 2:07%, 2:09%. 0 AT STOCKTON TRACK. The San Joaquin Valley Driving Club's matinee at the Stockton race track Admission Day was all that the officers of the club or any of the spectators could have desired. The races were good, there were no long waits, there were no accidents and no disputes. It was nearly dark before the last event was decided. The summaries: First race — Fritz Wille's Gilt Edge Dick 2 1 1 J . Jones' Princess 3 3 2 Mrs. Pope's Dick 1 2 d Time— 2:27%, 2:28, 2:29. Second race — W. R. Jacobs' Mack 2 3 1 1 E . Miller's Milton Maid 1 2 2 2 H. Prole's Mollie 3 1 3 3 Fred Johnson's Courthouse 4 d Time— 1:29, 1:26, 1:23, 1:22. Third race — Mr . Sherwood's Prince 1 2 1 C. Barling's Bob Ingersoll 2 1 2 Time— 1:08%, 1:09%, 1:10. Fourth race — Lavin's Golbert 1 2 1 Friedberger's Bessie 2 1 4 W. Hersom's Stumbling Tom 3 4 2 Meyer's Linden 4 3 3 Time— 1:24%, 1:22, 1:24. Fifth race — Frank McMurray's McRay 1 2 1 Archambault's Babe 2 1 2 Time— 1:41, 1:37%, 1:32. Sixth race — Donovan's Chappo '2 1 1 Capurro's Bess 1 2 2 Time— 1:15%, 1:16, 1:17. Special race — Mrs. Shippe's Bell 1 1 Mrs. Mcintosh's Blonde 2 2 Time— 1:24%, 1:24%. o It is reported that an offer of $20,000 was refused for Blue Hill (2) 2:15% recently. His Russian owner refuses to put a price on him. 0 Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 21, 1907. OUTCROSSES AND INBREEDING. This subject should be studied by every flock owner who desires to im- prove his sheep. An authority on such matters says : I do not deem an outcross a violent one, even though not the most remote relationship exists, if only the out- crossing animal is identical in type rendered so by some generations of ancestors of similar conformation and character. Such outcrosses are most desirous, and if the breeder can always obtain them there would be no necessity for inbreeding. On the other hand, any animal of the line, however near he may be related, if the type is wrong, the cross, with him, is more or less violent in degree, dependent upon the remoteness of the type he represents in his make-up. Type is type, with a ever watchful and zealous effort to improve health, constitution, feeding qualities and breed character, is the motto that I would adopt, and let relationship take care of itself in the main; but, when possible, introduce unrelated animals to compromise with the project we all entertain, regarding near relation- ship, but never sacrifice one single iota of the original purpose of indi- vidual stamp for an outcross that may do incalculable harm in the way of set-backs that will take years to correct. I have been wholy unable to see how animals of perfect health, per- fect digestion, perfect form, perfect disposition, perfect reproducive powers and prepotency, can deteriorate how- ever much they may be in-bred, if only- all these attributes are kept in- tact by proper care and attention, always discarding those that are not so endowed, if by accident they happen to be reproduced from the breeding herd. The most successful flock of Lin- coln sheep I' ever bred were lambs out of ewes with a common sire. I hazarded the risk because the ram was great in all the essentials and very prepotent. Those lambs were subsequently bred to unrelated sires and the best results followed, in that the most desirable attributes of the old sire were manifest in the outcross- ed offspring; and the flock has con- tinued to this day to breed back his type, leaving out the individual make- up, in a great measure, the charac- teristics of the intervening sires, and I have recently made up my mind to cast about for a son of the old ram, in the hope that I may more securely fasten his good points onto the flock. It is needless to say that that son must possess unmistakable evidence of perfect health and vigor of con- stitution. The wonderfully beatiful type of the Shropshire sheep of the previous day is due in a great measure to a system of inbreeding, and I defy any- one to successfully deny it. It is a dangerous thing to select sires haphazard, and I think I would advise, if I advise at all, that the breeder with ambition to be a leader should not go outside of his own herd to get them, but I would have him de- liberately set about to breed them for his own use out of the best he has at hand, from animals whose capabilities and breed qualities and prepotency are a part of his intimate and certain knowledge, based upon a close scrutiny for years together. o HOW MUCH TO FEED. Edgar Warren, author of the book, "Two Hundred Eggs a Year Per Hen," gives his idea as to the proper amount to feed the hens as follows: Even more important than the ques- tion, what to feed, is the question, how much to feed? In my judgement al- most any ration that combines grain, green food and vegetables with animal food, will give results in egg produc- tion. But how much to feed is some- thing that stumps the authorities. And yet the answer to. the question is very simple. Nature has furnished an ii 'allible indicator and if a man will s.udy this indicator he will not feed too much on the one hand or too little on the other. The crop is nature's indicator. In her wild states, when food is abundant the hen starts out in the morning with her crop, empty, and returns at night with it filled. The amount of food she seeks is what her crop will hold, plus what passes from the crop into the gizzard during the day. The ideal way to feed a hen in con- finement would seem to be to give her a mixed ration, and as much as she cared to dig out of a deep litter dur- ing the day. But practically, this is not possible. The poultryman must compromise. There is a rule, how- ever, which he may adopt with good results. • During the short days of winter feed but twice, once soon after the fowls get down from the roost in the morning. In the afternoon let them dig out a deep litter enough grain to fill their crops comfortably full, but not enough to fill them to bursting. After your hens have gone to roost, go through their pens and feel of their crops. If the crop is distented (feels as if the fowls had swallowed a base- ball), you are feeding too much; if the crop is nearly empty, too little. The grain in the crop ought to fill it comfortably full, yet the skin ought not to be as tight as a drum, but loose and yielding. By experimenting a little you will soon learn just how much to feed. Give no more in winter than in sum- mer, but give more heating food. Corn in winter, oats in summer, is my rule. I never have a pen abnormally fat or pathetically poor. THE MIRACLE OF A SHEEP. The following is an extract from an article written bp the editor of the Stock and Station Journal, Sydney, Australia. A man was teaching a class about cattle and he said, "Now, can any boy tell me what a cow is?" I don't know what reply he expected, but a small boy gave him the correct answer. He said, "Please sir, a cow is an animal with four legs, one on each corner." That was a good answer and the boy had my sympathy. If anyone was to ask me, "What is a sheep?" do you know what I would say? My answer would be, "A sheep is a miracle." So it is! There isn't a more marvelous animal in the world than a sheep, and at all of our pastorial and agricultural gatherings we ought to toast "The Sheep." But we don't, simply because nobody ever thinks of the source of all our wealth. We count our wool return in millions of pounds sterling, but who ever thinks of it? Hardly anybody except from the point of veiw of pounds, s., d. Did I ever tell you about the great Florentine Giotto, who made his mark on the sands of time? I don't think I ever did, for I know a heap of things that I haven't told you yet, although I've been telling you stories for a good many years. One day, when Giotto was standing in the streets of Florence, telling stories and laughing, a pig ran between his legs and upset him. He got up, very angry, but when he saw the pig running down the street, he laughed and cried. "Ah, you villian, you; and yet look at the lot of money I have made with your bristles, and I never gave you even a glass of wine." Good old Giotto. Look at the money some men have made out of wool; but they have never thought about the miracle of a sheep. That's our trouble. We hardly ever think about anything. If we did, we would find the kingdom of God on earth. As it is, we mostly find the other king- dom. TESTING COWS. The Vermont Experiment Station has been making experiments to find as simple a method as possible of learning about what returns a cow gives. It has been found that for practical purposes the productive value of a cow may be ascertained as follows; 1 Weigh the milk of each cow for three days monthly. At the end of the year add these results and multiply by 10, making such correct- ions for time of calving and drying off, as circumstances indicate. This gives the animal yield of milk. 2. Test the milk of each cow twice or thrice yearly, using two composite samples taken as follows: (a) For cows calving normally in the months of September to February inclusive and due to calve again in a reason- able time; in the third and fifth, or in the second, fifth and seventh months after calving, (b) For cows calving normally in the months of March to August inclusive, and due to calve again in a reasonable time; in the third, fifth and seventh month after calving, (c) For cows calving normal- ly and tending to go dry early; in the third and sixth months after calv- ing, yd) For cows which have aborted; in the third and fifth or in the third and sixth months after calving. In each case add the results and di- vide, by the number of tests, two or three as the case may be, for calcu- lated average test for the year. Mul- tiply the average test thus secured by the yield of milk for the year and it will give approximately the year's yield of butter fat. A good operator with three milking machines can milk from twenty-eight, to thirty cows an hour. If he is oblig- ed to weigh every cow's milk separ- ately and sample the same, he cannot work this fast and must be satisfied with about twenty-four to twenty-six cows an hour. The operator must be a man above the ordinary intelli- gence and integrity. He must follow directions closely, must use his judg- ment and be steady and methodical in his habits. Haphazard work absolu- tely will not do. Dairymen will find it necessary to pay operators better wages for doing this work, but they will make money by so doing. The machines working on the pulsation plan must be carefully regulated as to the number of pulsations per min- ute. For example, certain cows re- quiring a more rapid pulsation than others. As a rule, the harder the milk- er the slower the pulsation should be. A man can find this requirement very accurately by timing himself in hand milking, as many test charges per minute can be emptied. — Rural World. WHY ENGLISH SHEEP LEAD. Howard A. Chandler, a successful American sheep breeder, who has spent some time in England, gives in the American Sheep breeder, some interesting reasons why English bred sheep are better than our own. He writes: I do not want to say that England is better than America, because it isn't, and good old America has the best people that can be found in the world and just as good land; but our sheep, while they are being improved, need more improvement, and if we can learn how to do it, we surely want to. Some will ask the question, "Why are sheep imported?" and when that is thorough- ly answered and put into reason we can see a good many ways that will help us up the ladder of successful sheep breeding. The sheep are im- ported from England because they are beter than we have at home. Then comes up that old, old question, "Why does England raise better sheep than we do in America?" The English breeders have been at it for years and years, and everlasting- ingly at it, too. If they can see a ram they want and need, they will not let a dollar or two keep them from geting him. Using only the very best sires and culling the ewe flock and sending the poorest to the butcher, and years of this has brought on good results. The English have held to the fact that "steady pecking will kill the devil," and so no matter what has come up or what has gone down, they have been on the way to improvement year in and year out. Good judgment, determination and preseverance combined have won the game. The same can be done in America and is being done by some, but should be done by everybody, and in years to come we would have the best sheep country in the world. There are breeders here 50 and 60 years of age who have been breeding Shrop- shires all their lives and they took it up from their fathers and uncles. Such breeders have seen sheep in their ups and downs and they all say that sheep are the most profitable of all farm animals. There is a very bright outlook for sheep breeders in America to make a success of the business if they can go at it with the intention and determina- tion to win. There are breeders here in Shropshire that pay $17.50 annual- ly per acre rent for their farms and surely the Shropshire can be called "-the golden fleeced" when they pay off that rent and a family living be- side. AGRICULTURE A SCIENCE. The teaching of agriculture in the public schools aided by practical dem- onstrations of the ground, is giving recognition to the dignity and import- ance of one of the world's chief in- dustries, which has heretofore lacked such recognition in some sections of the country. The science of agriculture should be studied not only by those who are or may be engaged in farming, but by all who may become interested in the force of nature and the progress and development of the foundation of all wealth and prosperity. It has been found that school chil- dren nearly always manifest a deep interest in the planting and cultivation of the small experimental gardens maintained in connection with the schools and open-air exercise therein is beneficial as well as instructive. The lessons are useful to them whether or not they may afterwards engage in gardening or farming and they will profit by them in many ways, even the children of the urban schools. But if the teaching of agriculture is useful and advantageous to the pupils of the city public schools, how much more so must it be to the pupils of the rural schools. Here the farm- ers' boys and girls may be taught much concerning the chemistry of the soils, the conditions and necessi- ties of plant life and the science of production. Their elders with all their years of practical experience in farming in the old ruts without much effort in the direction of new and im- proved methods of much regard to the adaptability of the soil, to crops or the needs for diversification, know less than these pupils will learn. Agriculture is a science that should be taught in the schools, and it is as honorable and dignified as any of the professions, or, at least, it is suscep- tible of being made so. The slipshod methods employed on the farm of the humdrum order is not attractive to the ambitious youth who thinks the town or city affords the only vent for his pent up energies. It should be the other way. The farm life should be made the most attractive, and so it might be, perhaps if farming were made more of a science for men of the highest intelligence and capabili- ties— San Antonio Express. LIME AS A PURIFIER. We are all pretty familiar with the purifying effect of a liberal use of lime on the interior of stables, of dairy buildings and such places. I found in Denmark that this sort of thing is practical to a much greater extent than we have ever thought of doing in this country. It may be news to many buttermakers to know that a great many of the cream vats used in some of the best Danish creameries today are simply large wooden tubs. You can understand that unless they took extra precautions, these tubs would not be in good condition. I was not able to see that any injury resulted to the cream from the use of these wooden vessels for ripening vats. The secret is that they are kept per- fectly clean and sweet by a liberal use of lime. Every utensil is immersed in a strong solution of lime every few days, and some of them every day. All the wooden machinery-, such as churns, butter workers, etc., are coated with a thick lime wash almost every day. This coating is left on for a short time and before it quite hardens it is wash- ed off. It is susprising how that helps to sweeten the wood and causes it to dry much more rapidly. The same thing is applied to the floors. If they get a little greasy, a liberal use of whitewash cleans them very easily and very perfectly. There is nothing that would be of more use to the cheese and buttermakers who desire to have a clean, wholesome factory, than a liberal use of lime water. It Saturday, September 21, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 saves a great deal of labor, is cheap, and is a good disinfectant as well. I would recommend the use of lime in that way, not only to the farmers for the purifying of their stables, etc , but also the butter and cheesemakers who wish to keep their factories clean and their utensils in proper condition. — Dairy Commissioner J. A. Ruddick, Ottawa. HOME- MADE LICE KILLER. A physician contributes the follow- ing formula for a home-made poultry lice killer to "The Poultry Item," of Sellersville, Pa.: Kindly allow me also to suggest a successful "treatment" for lice apro- pos your first question and answer. Pyrethrum is uncertain because of its usual adulteration with foreign materi- al unless purchased from a reliable druggist. Strictly pure, as it now should be, it is best combined with slacked lime and finely powdered tobacco dust, and applied with a powder dusting or pepper-box. Reason- able care should always be had to obviate disinfectants getting into the eyes of animals. They never feel good and always do some harm. The best lice destroyer and disinfectant combined (as should be) consists of: Slacked lime, 2 pounds. Powdered tobacco dust, V2 pound. Insect powder (pyrethrum) % pound. Sieved wood ashes, 2 pounds. Crude carbolic acid, yz pound. Lime slacked with warm water, just sufficient to precipitate a loose, floccuient powder without fusion. This is best done on a board or tray by careful agitation with a stick. Mix the tobacco dust, wood ashes and insect powder thoroughly and on this gradually pour the carbolic acid with continued stirring. Then gradually apply as above, or a powder puff. This formula can be "put up" by any one excercising care, and there is nothing superior. It should be boxed air-tight, thus kept, it keeps indefinitely. THE IDEAL FAIR. There are not nearly so many county fairs being held as there formerly were. A great many look upon the changed conditions with a great deal of sati- faction. 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Registered cattle of beef and milking families for sale. Write us what you want. Howard Cattle Co., San Mateo. CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — in — HALFTONES AND LUTE ENGRAVING Artistic Designing. 141 Valencia St. San Francisco 4 * 4 Agents and Corres- y J pondents wanted by the J 9 9 9 9 9 Breeder and Sportsman in every town on the Pacific Coast. «<•<•« WW«W«<*<*<«<«<*<««W«<«*W« Jutt Enough 1 and just as they want it. The right way to " ( salt animals is to let them help themselves. Compressed Pure-Salt Bricks I inonrPatentFeederB.flupplyreflneddairyBalt. I I They mean animal thrirt. They cost but little. ' Convenient tor you and your animalBsnlTer no neglect. Ask I your dealer and write ua for | booklet. Be I monk Stable Supply Co. I B.J I'll- Diet,, y.l:-. t I Brooklyn, THE NEXT BIG SHOW Stockton Kennel Club's THIRD ANNUAL BENCH SHOW STOCKTON PAVILION October 14, 15, 16, 1907 For Premium List, Entry Blanks, Etc.., Address A. M. BARNETT, Secretary, Box 243, Stockton, Cal. NEW SULKY FOR SALE A brand new McMurray Sulkey — best grade — uever been uncrated. Call or address F. W. KELLEY, Breeder and Sportsman. 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco FOR SALE Matinee Wagon, $100 COST $250 — GOOD AS NEW. 1126 Park Ave., Park Street Station, Alameda, Cal. FOR SALE. Bay Colt by Kinney Lou 2:07%, Dam Flora M. 2:16^ by Richard's Elector. Foaled January 5, 1907. For particulars address, NED DENNIS, Crocker Bldg., San Francisco. FOB SALE. The standard bred trotting stallion, Potrero 19963, three-year-old record 2:21. Potrero is a grand individual in every respect. Color dark bay, stands 16% hands high, weighs 1,300 pounds, and is a very sure foal getter. For price and further particulars, address C. A. WALKER, Concord, Cal. FOR SALE. Registered Fercherons. Mare Dorathy 40873, foaled May, 1900, ?S0O. Mare Inez 40874, foaled June, 1903, $500. Both bred to Nogent 41331 (48917).- Bay colt Pierre 51134, foaled ' May, 1906, dam Dorathy 489873, sire Nogent 41331 (48917), $400. All broken to harness. If all taken by one person, $1,500. Can be seen near Lakeport, Lake Co., Cal. WM. B. COL- LIER, 312 Eighth St., S. F., Cal. THE HORSEMAN'S HANDBOOK contents: CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF STALLIONS-The Stall— Pad- dock —Food— Diseases— Exercise— Grooming --Serving Mares— Amount of Service. CAREAND MANAGEMENT OF BROOD MARES-Gettlng mares in foal— Care during Pregnancy— Abortion- Foaling— Time When Mare is Due— In Season Again— "Weaning Colt— Period of Gestation Table. BREAKING AND 0EVELDP1N0 OF COLTS— Care of Colt— Ed- ucating— Feeding— Care of Growing Feet- Breaking to Drive— Developing, Shoeing and Booting. MANAGEMENT OF CAMPAIGNBRS— How to Keep the Race Horse in Condition and Keyed Up for a Race. CARE OF THE FEET— Booting and Shoeing— Bonner's and Berry's Views. •ARE OF THE HORSE IN SICKKESS— Some Brief, Simple Rules and Remedies. GAITING AND BALANCINB-Correctlon of Faulty Gaits etc. c ANIMAL TAMING AND TRAIHING-Methods Employed by Gentry in Overcoming Wild Instincts of the Horse and Teaching Him to Learn. STATISTICS— Championship Records of every class —Leading Sires of 2:30 speed— Time of Fastest ivllles by Quarters— List of High Priced Horses —List of Horse Associations and Registers- List of Horse Journals— List of Books on the Horse— Tabid of all stake winners. Conditions and Dates of Payments on all Futurities, etc. AMERICAN TROTTING RULES— The Complete Rules gov- erning Harness Racing with Index, Officially Signed by Secretary W. H. Knight, also the betting rules. USEFUL INFORMATION — Rules for Admission to Stan- dard Registers. Rules for Laying out Tracks— —Treatment of Horse's Teeth— How to Groom a Horse— About ('lipping Horses— "Where to Buy Specialties for Horsemen, etc. PRICE I Leatherette Cover $1 BREEDER & SPORTfftAN. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Bloodhound Puppies For Sale By Spokane ex Glen Tana Elizabeth, both blue ribbon winners and trained man trailers. Address T. S. GRIFFITH, Glen Tana Collie Kennels, Spokane, Wash. Oregon's Famous CHINA PHEASANTS. For game or ornamental purposes now ready for Fall delivery . in any quantity. Also Golden and English Pheasants, Quail, etc. Write at once for prices. SIMPSON'S PHEASANT FARM, Box K, CorvalUs, Oregon. HORSES WANTED. A Facer that goes without hobbles. Must be sound, well broken, good lock- ing and able to beat 2:30. A Trotter, good gaited, sound, well broken, stylish, good action. Prices must be reasonable. Address full par- ticulars and where horse can be seen, D. A. C, Care Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. FOB SALE. A handsome, absolutely sound, royally bred young road mare, without record. Can trot a mile any day in 2:15, and can brush a two-minute clip; has worked a mile in 2:12^; afraid of noth- ing on the road. Price, $750. Address BREEDER and SPOETSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave, Son Francisco. GOOD STALLION FOB SALE. Toung Monterey 2:21, pacing. Can show two minute speed when in condi- tion. Is sound, bay in color, sure foal getter, eight years old. Is sire of Bay Monty, three-year-old record 2:23 on half-mile track. All his colts show speed and are good size. Young Mon- terey is by Monterey 2:09^4, first dam by Waldstein, second dam by Grand Moor, third dam by Norfolk. For price apply to S. COMISTO, Ferndale, Cal. THICK, SWOLLEN GLANDS that make ahorse Wheeze, have Thick Wind, or Choke- Cswn, can be removed with AgSORBINE or any Bunch or Swelling t caused by .strain or lnflain- « niation. No blister, no ( hair gone, and horse kept ' at work. ^j.iio]h:t bottle, de- livered. Book 3-C free. ABSORIUN'E, JR., for mankind, gl.OO, do- wered. Cures Goitre, Tumors, Varicose Veins, Hydrocele, Varicocele. Book free. Made only by W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield, Mass. For Sale bv— Langley & Michaels, San Fran- cisco, Cal.; Woodward, Clark & Co., Portland, Ore.; F. W. Braun Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Western Whosesale Drug Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Kirk, Geary & Co., Sacramento, Cal.; Pacific Drug Co., Seattle, Wash. ; Spokane Drug Co., Spokane, Wash. Stallion Cards Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGREES TABULATED Giving Performances of the get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. FOB SALE. The Norman Stallion Origon Jr. Color, bay; weight, 2,100 pounds; age, 8 years. Horse and colts can be seen at Liver- more. Apply to JOS. E. HlBTir.' Xblve ] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 21, 1907. .. .PETERS AMMUNITION .. . —VICTORIOUS IN— America's Greatest Rifle Matches CAMP PERRY, OHIO, AUGUST 19-24: Won First in Eighteen Matches; Third in Twenty Matches; Second in Twenty-one Matches; Fourth in Eighteen Matches. Used by First and Second Winning Teams — both from Ohio — in the HERRICK TROPHY MATCH, in a field of thirty-eight Picked Teams, representing all the various branches of the United States Service and sixteen States. Of the 100 Experts congesting for places on the PALMA TEAM (to compete in the International Match Sept. 7th) SEVEN of the successful TWELVE used Peters .30 Government Cartridges THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY JEW YORK: 98 Chambers St. T. H. Keller, Mgr. CINCINNATI. NEW ORLEANS: 321 Magazine St. J. W. Osborne, Mgr. The HUNTER ONE-TRIGGER WON THE GRAND AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. The contest was open to the world. Ask for our new Art Catalogue in colors. THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Fulton, N. Y. McMurray - McMurray McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the "World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, McMurray - McMurray 531 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. Sales Agent for California. I WE FOOL THE SUN * * ♦ * | The ROSS McMAHON Awning and Tent Co. * * * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. Camping Outfits for Hunting J and Pishing Trips. J 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. | % Phone Temporary 2030. * Four more In 2:15 have already been credited this season to "McKINNEY" 2:11% Making his wonderful list still more remarkable. SSSMttKSSSJ.The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. A BECOED BREAKING PEE- PORM4KCI MADE BT FREP GIXBEB.T AND THE PARKER GUN 97.9 per cent From June 25 to August 9, Mr. Gilbert shot at 2,400 targets and broke 2.351, or 97.9 per cent. Mr. Gilbert also made the following long runs -without a miss: Iowa Falls, 177; Boston, Mass., 130; Worthington, Minn.. 178; Audubon, la., 158 and 96. An unfinished run at Audubon of 96 and the first 85 at Story City without a miss, making a run of 181. This unquestionably demonstrates the splendid shooting qualities of the Old Reliable PARKER GUN. Shoot one and win. Send for Catalogue. N. T. Salesrooms, 32 Warren St, PARKER BROS., - 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. JAMES A. GROVE (R. R. Syer, 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. 75 PER CENT OF ALL HORSE OWNERS AND TRAINERS. USE AND RECOMMEND CampbelPs Horse Foot Remedy -SOLD BY- W. A- Sayre Sacramento, Cal. R. T. Frasier Pueblo, Colo J. G. Read & Bro Ogden, Utah Jubinville & Nance Butte, Mont. A. A, Kraft Co Spokane, "Wash. Thos. M. Henderson Seattle, Wash. C. Rodder Stockton, Cal Wm. E. Detels Pleasanton, Cal W. C. Topping- t>an Diego, Cal- Main-Winchester- Jepsen Co v Los Angeles, Cal. H. Thornwaldson Fresno, Ca.1 Jno. McKerron San Francisco, Cal. Jos. McTigue San Francisco, Cal. Brydon Bros Los Angeles, Cal. Guaranteed under the Food and Drug's Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 1219. JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison Street, Chicago 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 Saturday, September 21, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 a&£ftert^',fc.>WI^*>»>»W»IW,-^^^ At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. L du Pont de Nemours Powder WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, Califonrn ilmm&MMMmmtmtmiMm^ I L. Our 1907 New Model Three Bolted Gun embodies all of the requisite qualities of a perfect gun — safety, strength, durability, superior shoot- ing qualities, beautiful lines, nice balance, and in our high grade guns very fine finish and richness of ornamentation. See cut No. 7 $300 list gun shown above — special price $213.75, ejector $10 extra. "We guarantee the three" bolts to hold the gun tight for all time and not allow the gun to fly open in discharging. We guarantee the coil main springs forever against breaks and miss-fires. Send for 1907 Art Catalog describing improvements and special prices ghteen grades $17.75 net to $300 list. ITHACA GUN CO., Dept. 15 ITHACA, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch: Phil B. Bekeart Co., 1346 Park St., Alameda 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., Marlih Fire Arms Co., Markham Air Rifle Co.. Daisy Mfg. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co., Iyer Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Hamilton Rifle Co. GOLCHER BROS., Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 guns _^2Krfeas>90 I FISHING TACKLE _ ^ 9 SPORTING GOODS 4 « 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ~ Telephone 4 Temporary 1883 4 511 Market St., San Francisco | A. BREMER-LEWIS CO. Sporting Goods, Fismng Tackle', Guns,, Rifles, Re- volvers. - .Rifle, and Shot- gun' Stocks a Spe- cialty, i Ammunition. X 140 VAN NESS AVENTJE, Gunsmiths. Lockshiths. Hardware. Shotgun and Rifle Cartridges Loaded to Order. Telephone, Market 2365. Near Hayes Street General Watts 2:09%, World's Champion three-year-old stallion by "AXWORTHY" (3) 2:15y2 And winner of American Horse Breeder Futurity. It pays to book to such a sire. When men lioTm^oS The Empire city Farms. Cuba- N- Y- till i mis Ointment Will Make A Horse Over; PI IKS- J will put sni;nd 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 haDd and you will be prepared when trouble comes. Leadiug horsemen everywhere know it and use it. Mr. H. H. Clark. Fredonla. N. T., writes: "The bottle of Qu nil's Ointment pun-hased from you about two years ago ii'inovujucurbai'd thorouyhpfn and did It for good. My horde's leg la as smooth as ever." ' Price $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists or sent by m Write for circulars, testimonials, etc, EDDY A COMPANY, WHITEHALL, Ar- 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 21, 1907. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots ?fw£ Harness 'fctfS-f BOOTS » 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 «MWt«V«N a number of trotters that have shown fast enough to train and are elegant road horses right now, by such well known sires as BOSWELL JR. 2:19, NUTWOOD WILKES 2:W/2, LECCO 2:09%, CHARLES DERBY 2:20 and others. This is strictly a sale of high class carriage, business and pleasure horses. Write for Catalogues now out. J FRED H. CHASE & CO., Live Stock Auctioneers, 478 Valencia St., San Francisco. CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit is- sued, available in all the large cities of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the fire of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in fire and burglar proof steel vaults. Turtle's Elixir Well nigh infallible cure for colic, curb, splint, spavin and other common horse ail' ments. Our lone-time stand- ing offer of $100 Reward for failure, where we say it will cure, has never been claimed. All druggists sell it. Tattle's Family Elixir, the great household remedy. Tattle's American Worm Powder cures. American Condition Powders, White Star and Hool Ointment. 100 page boob, "Veterinary Experience," free. Be your own horse doctor. Makes plain the symp- toms, gives treatment. Send for copy. rUTTLES ELIXIR CO.. 52 Beverly St., Boston. Mass. Redinptoa & Company. San Francisco. California W. A. Shaw, 1200 W. Washington St., Los Angeles BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers in PAPER 140' -1450 4th. St., San Francisco, Cal. Blue, Moffitt & Towne, Los Angeles. Bis e, McFall & Co.. Portland, Oregon. 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 pro- fessional services to all cases of veter- inary dentistry. Complicated cases treated success- fully. Calls from out of town promptly re- sponded to. The best work at reasonable prices IF^A BARKER DALZIEL 620 Octavia tt. San Francisco, Cal. Tel phone Special 2074. 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. SPEED PROGRAM Santa Maria Race Meeting Oct. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 1907 Entries Close Oct. 12th, 1907 ...PROGRAMME... I MONDAY, OCTOBER 21. 1. Mixed Trot and Pace, for horses without records, owned In Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties $150 2. Sunning, \ 2 -mile dash $100 3. Running, 34-mile dash $100 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22. 4. 2:25 Class, mixed, Trot and Face $200 5. Running, 3n-mile and repeat. . $100 6. Running, sa-miie dash $100 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23. 7. Free-for-all, Mixed Trot and Pace $200 8. 2:40 Class, Mixed Trot and Pace $150 9. Running, "8-mile dash $100 10. Running, %-mile dash $100 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24. 11. 2:20 Class, Mixed Trot and Face $200 12. Special, Mixed Trot and Face (over-night entry) . $150 13. Running, 1 mile dash $150 14. Running, %-mlle dash $100 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25. 15. 2:30 Class, Mixed Trot and Face $150 16. Special, Mixed Trot and Face (over-night entry) $150 17. Running, H-mile dash $100 18. Running, 34-mile dash $100 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26. 19. Free-for-all, Mixed Trot and Face $300 20. 2:40 Class, Mixed Trot and Face $150 21. Running, 1 1-16 miles $150 22. Running, %-mile dash $100 All harness races for mile heats, best three in five. There must be five to enter and three to start. The Board reserves the right to hold less than five to fill by withdrawing a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance fee is to be 10 per cent of purse and is to accompany nominations. All harness races will be divided 60, 30 and 10. All running races will be over night entries and purses will be divided 60 and 40. "We are members of the National Association and their rules shall govern the meet. The entries close October 12th, 1907. Address all communications to the secretary. R. X.. JONES, President. E. A. ABADIE, Santa Maria, Cal., Secretary. ,$»•-•"• AIR CUSHION PADS No Lameness They fill with air at each slep. That's what breaks concussion That's what prevents slipping. That's what keeps the foot healthy. That's what cures lameness. NoSlipping '. SEE THAT CUSHION? Order through your horse-shoer Revere Rubber Co SOLI k„::^facture. J } Bosk n. San Francisco Order j by i "NAME"? WM. P. EGAN, M. R. C. V. S. VETEKINABY SURGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner Webster and Chestnut Streets, SAN- FRANCISCO, CAB. W. HIGGINBOTTOM LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEER Office With E. Stewart & Co.. 297 Valencia St., S. F. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno, Cal. Write for Terms and Dates. „n copaiba SrxNT4/ CAPSULES 0) Saturday, September 28, 1907.] 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 Posto/nce. 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, bul as a private guarantee of good faith. THE COMBINATION SALE of roadsters, track trotters and pacers and stallions to be held at Chase's big pavilion, 478 Valencia street, this city, on the evening of Monday, October 14th, is attract- ing much attention, from the high-class of horses that will be offered. Such stallions as Monterey 2:09% and his son, Yosemite, would be features and head-liners in an Old Glory sale in New York, while the young horses consigned by Ed Parker of Pleas- anton, Sam Norris of Santa Rosa, J. C. Mowry of Alameda county, W. A. Clark Jr. and Lee J. Rose would be considered drawing cards at any Eastern sale. The catalogues are just out, and are being mailed to horsemen all over the Coast. Mr. Chase has been compelled to turn away many horses offered for this sale, as he does not consider it fair to sellers to catalogue more than can be sold in one evening and get through the sale at a reasonable hour. We advise all who are in need of good trot- ting bred horses to secure a catalogue and watch our next week's issue for important announcements in regard to the horses in this consignment. WILL SUGGEST IMPROVEMENTS. RACING WITHOUT BETTING. VOLUME 17 of the American Trotting Register has been received. It contains the pedigrees of stallions registered up to 44999, there being nearly 5,000 stal- lions registered in this volume. The mares and geld- ings registered in this volume fill about 500 pages. Those desiring this, new volume of the Register can obtain it through the Breeder and Sportsman A GREAT GREEN PACER. One of the most perfect specimens of a highly formed stallion is pictured on our front page this week — Charley D., a son of McKinney. This stallion never started in a race until this year, and then had to meet in all his races such high class horses as Inferlotta 2:04% and Copa de Oro 2:07%. He raced against both these sensational pacers at Pleasanton, Santa Rosa and Petaluma and won third money each time. At Woodland Copa de Oro did not start in the 2:20 pace, and Charley D. was second to Infer- lotta every heat. He was getting so good about this time that he was scratched from all the balance of his engagements, as it was considered unwise to mark suca a fast green horse that looks to have class enough to enter through the Grand Circuit next year. At the close of his campaign this year he looked good enough to beat 2:07 three times and a mile in 2:05 was doubtless within nis reach. Every horseman who saw him race this year pre- dicted a great future for him. In addition to being one of the grandest individuals ever hitched to a sulky, he is also one of the best and purest gaited pacers living. He wears no hopples, and, in fact, nothing but his harness, a light pair of quarter boots with eight-ounce shoes in front and five and a half behind, he is perfectly balanced, and did not make a break during the entire season. He could not have beaten Inferlotta in any of bis starts in all prob- ability, but had she made one mistake in any heat the horse that beat Charley D. would have paced well inside 2:10. Charley D. was bred by the ex-pugilist, Joe Mc- Auliffe, of San Francisco, and is by McKinney, out of the mare Flewey Flewey by Memo, son of Sidney; second dam said to be by John Nelson 187. He is a beautiful dark bay, with both hind ankles white, and stands about 15.3. Charley D. is owned by Col. J. C. Kirkpatrick, manager of the Fairmont Hotel, in this city, and has been given all his training and driven in all his races by James Thompson of Pleasanton. Wherever he has appeared horsemen have pro- nounced this son of McKinney the most perfect horse they have ever seen. He is certainly a model, and there is not a weak point about him. He should win a very low record on the Eastern tracks next year. It is stated that Mr. A. W. Foster of San Rafael, formerly president of the California Northwestern Railway, and who is a Regent of the State Univers- ity of California, is making a thorough study of farming, having become greatly interested in the College of Agriculture of the University. Mr. Foster has recently returned from a tour of the universities of the East, where he made a close study of the col- leges of agriculture. He became fully convinced that the Berkeley institution is seriously remiss in this branch and regards an improvement therein as the most urgent matter for the board of regents to take up. "There is much for our farmers to learn in the way of scientific aids," he said recently. For ex- ample, there is virtually no attempt at advantageous breeding of stock in this State. Study of the values of soils is not made. Production would be largely increased and the prosperity of the farmer greatly enhanced if the scientific men would give the help that he is entitled to. It is the duty of the university to take up this work and I shall use my utmost endeavors to bring about an expansion of the agri- cultural work there. "The work at the two State farms — in Yolo and Fresno — will be of great benefit. But in my opinion there must be a great enlargement of the agricultural course at Berkeley. I have learned much from my trip in the East and intend as a result to make an active campaign in behalf of the agricultural col- lege." THE PROPOSED TRACK FOR CHICO. Chico, September 20. — The formation of a local stock company to purchase sikty acres of land south of this city for the establishment of a racetrack and athletic amusement grounds, is the project now being fostered by L. B. Daniels, W. J. O'Connor and L. H. Mcintosh. An option is held on 100 acres of the Entler property, and negotiations are under way for securing sixty of the 100 acres at $200 per acre, and an extension of the option for ten days. The primary purpose of the move is to provide a place for the training and breeding of fast-blooded horses, but if the proper backing is secured, a grand stand, stables, a baseball diamond, football field and other places for athletic sports will follow. Under present conditions many valuable and blooded horses are sent elsewhere for training and development, and it is hoped to make it possible to do this here. The site under consideration lies next the North- ern and Butte County Railroad, and thereby has connection with the Southern Pacific, providing quick and convenient transportation. With the establishment of a race-course and grand stand, Chico will probably become the permanent meeting place for the annual field days of both the Northern California High School Athletic League and the Sacramento Valley Interscholastic Athletic League. A GOOD GREEN ONE. Mr. F. J. Yandell of Santa Rosa owns a green pacer that is causing lots of talk among the horse- men who have seen him at work. This pacer was bred by Thos. Murphy, who now trains for the Czar of Russia, and is six years old. He is by Gossiper 2:14%. out of Sidney's son Memo that sired the dam of that fast pacer, Charley D. Yan- dell has named this pacer Tom Murphy for his breeder. With four months' work Tom Murphy has paced a mile in 2:09 and has shown betcr than two minute speed. He has paced the last half of a mile in one minute flat and the last quarter in 29 seconds. Tom Murphy wears no hopples and no boots, is clean and sound and has never made a break in any of his trials. Mr. Yandell will enter him all through the California circuit next year, and hopes to regain the State record with him for Santa Rosa track. Several good offers have been made Mr. Yandell for this gelding, but so far he has de- clined them all. The horse is being trained by a young man named Compton, who was East with Salisbury one year and toob care of Bolivar. FINE HORSE SHOW PLANNED. The Portland Hunt Club, of Portland, Oregon, an- nounces its first annual horse show to be given at the Lewis and Clark Fair Grounds, Portland, No- vefber 7th, Sth and 9th, 1907. The official classifi- cation list shows 167 classes for which prizes are offered. There are Breeding classes for all breeds, harness classes, saddle classes, horses suitable for officers' mounts, horses suitable for cavalry service, hunters, ponies, etc. The arena where the horses will be shown is 75x200 feet wiih splendid seating and stabling accommodations. Competent judges will judge all the classes. We suggest to our Cali- fornia breeders and owners of show horses that they write to the Portland Hunt Club at 229 Lumber Exchange, Portland, and ank for a copy of the official classification list. Alto Downs, the son of Iran Alto 2:12%, that Farmer Bunch took East, won a seven-heat race at Baltimore the other day and got a mark of 2:17%. Alto Downs has raced every week since June and has been inside the money every time. A pretty good race horse, that. No writer on harness horse affairs is better known or more highly respected than Henry Ten Eyck White who writes for the Chicago Tribune. Here is an extract from a recent article by him: At Minneapolis last wee., tens of thousands of people were at the races every day, and it is well known the success of the enterprise practically de- pends on the gate receipts, no betting being allowed. Purses of grand circuit sizes are given, the $5,000 affair for 2:21 trotters having been a feature of the meeting for years, and the liberality with which the officials provide for the harness racing feature draws horses from all over the land, and their presence assures an attendance which makes the fair a great financial success. At. the Wisconsin State Fair, where betting is not avowed, the trotters and pacers practically are the whole show. The attendance is something enormous, hotel accommodations are at a premium. Many of the richest men in the northwest, beginning with James J. Hill, are breeders of trotting horses, and on a smaller scale hundreds of others, each gener- ally a leading man in his own town, have a fancy in the same direction. All the way from Chicago to Winnipeg are to be found stock farms, big and little, devoted to the raising of trotting bred stock, and practically the entire population of that section goes to some har- ness race meeting during the summer or fall With these facts in mind it is not difficult to see why trotting is in no way dependent on the sale of betting privileges for its popularity or its continu- ance in a profitable manner. Incidentally it may be said that the sale of liquor is not allowed at State or county fairs, and, for that matter, intoxicants always have been barred at the Grand Circuit meet- ings at Boston and Hartford, while at many of the minor New England tracks the same rule is fol- lowed. The idea that gambling is a vital and necessary feature of harness racing has been carefully fostered by people financially interested in forms of horse racing which, as has been demonstrated in Chicago and elsewhere cannot profitably exist for one hour in the absence of revenue from the gam- bling end of the game. This false doctrine has been blindly accepted by many people interested in harness racing, out the events of the day are clearing their vision, and the man whose sight has been restored is not apt to overlook or forget the fact. Dr. Boucher, who is back at Pleasanton after his unlucky Eastern trip, says he is not surprised that Sonoma Girl is beating Highball again. He states that a lame hock was the cause of her breaking and that when both horses are right she will beat High- ball every time. She can set the pace so fast for him the first heat that she can beat him handily after that. Three or four second-hand road carts, good as new, are at Kenney's, 531 Valencia street, and as they are priced right they will not remain very long. Better drop in to-day and look at them. Also one or two second-hand bike runabouts that are in fine shape. With Ben Walker up behind him, the pacer Sher- lock Holmes by Zolock won the Consolation division of the 2:09 race at Salem last Saturday, and lowered the track record of 2:07% made by Sir John S. 2:04% in the main division of the stake on Thurs- day, Sherlock Holmes had a mark of 2:11% at the opening of this season, but has been beaten in slower time and in the big stake on Thursday was outside the money. In the consolation there were nine starters and Copa de Oro was the favorite, but Sherlock Holmes paced like a wild horse and stepped three heats in 2:06%, 2:07 and 2:07%. Fred Sheft of Spokane, owner of Sherlock Holmes, was satisfied his horse had not shown his true form in any of his starts and asked Ben Walker to drive him. The horse had been driven by Frank Chiles, a man of limited experience, and when Walker warmed Sher- lock Holmes up, he made a few changes in his rig- ging and the sorrell son of Zolock was a different horse. Horsemen who saw the race say that Sher- IockHolmes has class enough to race with Sir John S., Inferlotta and all the other free-for-all pacers, and his defeat of such a high-class pacer as Copa de Oro is proof of this. The track was lightning fast. H. S. Hogoboom, who has just returned to Wood- land from the Nevada State Fair at Reno, writes us that there were good crowds in attendance there and good betting by the auction and mutual systems, no books being allowed. Mr. hogoboom has three fine road horses that he wanted to sell at Chase's combination sale. October 14th, but was too late in consigning them to get them in the catalogue. If the horses are not sold within a week he will bring them down to the sale and as be aptly expresses it. "take his chances and his medicine." In the ac- count of the yearling colt which Mr. Hogoboom re- cently traded to Mr. F. P. Ogden of High Grove. San Bernardino county, it was stated that the colt was sired by Iran Alto. This is an error. The sire of the colt is Palo King, a son of the grandly bred McKinney stallion Marengo King. Palo King's dam was Palo Belle by the great Palo Alto 2:08%. So the youngster not only has the Palo Alto cross but one of McKinney on top of it which makes the breed- ing about as rich as can be found anywhere. THE B REEDBR AND SPORTSMAN FRESNO SUMMARIES, SEPTEMBER 17-21. EVERETT, WASH., RACES, SEPTEMBER 4-7. Trotting. 2:15 class, $400— Burnut, b g by Neernut (Rutherford) 1 Queer Knight, b g by Knight (Williams).. 2 Emily W., b m by James Madison (Ward) . . 4 Zolahka, b m bv Zolock (Mosher) 3 Time— 2:13%, 2:14%, 2:15%. Pacing, 2:14 class, $400 — Mandolin, b g by Alcone (Mosher) 1 Mabel C, b m by Strathway (Walton) 2 Jim Corbitt, b g by Seymour Wilkes (Lie- ginger) 3 Time— 2:16, 2:19%, 2:11%. Pacing, 2:12 class, purse. Lohengrin, b g by Charelston (Ward) ....... 1 Josephine, b f by Zolock (Rutherford) .... 2 Albert E., br h by Altamont (Allen) 3 Adyertisor, br s by Advertiser (Gillett) . . . . 4 Time— 2:19%, 2:16, 2:16. Pacing, 2:20 class, purse $200 — David St. Clair by Howard St. Clair (Walton) 2 Newport, b h ( Zibbell) 1 Wanderer by Athby (Lieginger) 4 Milton Gear bv Harry Gear (Depoister) . . . 3 Time— 2:16%, 2:16, 2:16. Trotting, 2:20 class, for entrance money — Era, b m by Zombro (Williams) 1 Kinnev Rose, b s by McKinney (Walton) . . 2 Time— 2:15, 2:18, 2:15. Trotting, special, purse $400 — Sona, b m by McKinney (Williams) ... 1 2 Mimoso, b m by Junio (Zibbell) 2 1 Prince Mack, b g by McKinney (Liegin- ger) 3 3 California Belle, b m by Sidney Arnett (Middleton) 4 4 Time— 2:16, 2:24, 2:18, 2:18%. Pacing, 2:10 class, purse $400 — Miss Idaho, ch m bv Nutwood Wilkes (Zib- bell) 1 Magladi, b m by Del Norte (Ward) 2 Mandolin, b g by Alcone (Mosher) 3 Josephine, b m by Zolock (Rutherford) .... 4 Jim Corbitt, b g by Seymour Wilkes (Liegin- ger) 5 Time— 2:13, 2:12%, 2:12. Pacing, 2:20 class, purse $1,000 — Inferlotta, b m by Interna (Hewitt) 1 Diabless, b m by Diablo (Zibbell) 2 Explosion, b m by Steinway (Ward) 3 David St. Clair, br s by St. Clair (Walton) . . 4 Time— 2:10, 2:11, 2:09%. Trotting, free-for-all, purse $400 — Fresno Girl, br m by Seymour Wilkes (Zib- bell) 1 1 4 Burnut, b g by Neernut (Rutherford) 2 2 1 Oveta, b m by Caution (Ward) 3 4 2 Zolahka, b m by Zolock (Mosher) 4 3 3 Time— 2:14, 2:14, 2:15, 2:16%, 2:15%. Trotting, 2:10 class, purse $400— Queer Knight, b g by Knight (Williams) 2 1 Goldennut, ch s by Neernut (Rutherford) 1 2 Emily W., b m by James Madison (Ward) 3 3 Richmond Chief, gr s by Monroe Chief (Zibbell) 4 4 Prince Mack., b g by McKinney (Liegin- ger) 5 5 Time— 2:14, 2:13%, 2:18, 2:18%. CENTRALIA, WASH., SUMMARIES. 3 3 4 4 1 1 2 3 3 2 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 1 2 3 3 2 4 4 1 1 2 • 2 5 5 1 1 2 3 3 2 4 4 3 1 2 3 1 2 4 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 dis Trotting, 2:20 class- Irene, b m by Martin's Florida (Prior) 1 1 Lady W., br m by Alexis ( Schelll 3 2 Mark Hannabus, br h by Pactolus (Truesdale) . . 2 3 Time— 2:26%, 2:26%. Pacing, 2:17 class — Bonnie M., b m by Mohegan (Prior) 1 1 Maud L., blk m by Shadeland Onward (Dyson) 2 2 Cleopatra, br m by Alexis (Erwin) 3 4 Esther B., br m by Alexis (Madson) 4 3 Time — 2:19, 2:17%. County horses without records — Tamarack the Red, s h by Hambletonian Mam- brino 1 1 Gee Whiz, blk g by Capt. McKinney (Chappell) 2 2 Time — 2:32, 2:29. Pacing, 2:09 class — Sherlock Holmes, ch h by Zolock (Childsl.. 112 Bonnie M., b m by Mohegan (Prior 4 2 1 Ollie M., b m jy Westfleld (Erwin) 2 3 3 Swiftwater Bill, b h by Ociventus (Peringer) 3 4 4 Garvin Wilkes, b h by Bezant (Daugherty) d o The Rural Spirit of last week says: A. T. Van De Vanter of Seattle died Sunday night of heart failure, induced by an automobile accident which occurred Saturday. Van, as everyone knew him, was one of the best known horsemen in the Northwest. He was always a prominent figure in horse circles and had a private race track at Kent, Wash., where he bred a ad aised horses. His death is very untimely and the lorsemen have lost a staunch friend to their Pacing, 2:25 class, purse $500 — Cleopatra, b m by Alexis (Erwin) .... 1 1 3 3 Sunny Jim, br h by Laddie Boy (Chap- pell) 4 2 1 2 Freely Red, b m by Red Medium I Leonard) 2 4 2 1 Kittie Hart, ch m by Lovelace (Davis) 3 3 4 4 Crocket, b g by Gyr Falcon (Squires) dis Budd W., br g by Montana (Prior) dis Time— 2:19%, 2:19%, 2:20, 2:19%, 2:22. Trotting, 2:30 class, Everett Stake $500— Freddie C. Jr., br h by Prince Direct (Lance) 1 1 Irene, b m by Martin's Florida (Prior) .... 2 2 Lady W.. b m by Bonner N. B. (Schell) 3 3 Time— 2:25%, 2:23%, 2:24. Trotting, 2:20 class, Manufacturers' Stake $500 — Freddie C. Jr., br h by Prince Direct (Lance) 1 1 Hank, b g by Vasto (Squires) 2 2 Dr. McKinney, blk g by Capt. McKinney (Erwin) 3 3 Time— 2:24%. 2:27, 2:26. Snohomish county horses, purse $200 — Miss Simpson, b m by Bonner N. B. ( Lance) 1 1 2 Ella Erickson, b m by Diablo (Miller).. 3 3 1 Wilmer, blk g by Charleston (Prior).. 2 2 3 Time— 2:34%, 2:30%, 2:27%, 2:34%. Pacing, 2:17 class, purse $400 — Maud L., blk m by Shadeland Onward (Grocutt) 2 1 1 Bonnie M.. b m by Hohegan (Schell and Lance) 4 3 2 Zanthus, b h by Zombro (Phillips) 3 4 3 The Prince, b g by Egles (Chappell) 1 2 d Time— 2:22%, 2:16, 2:19, 2:20. Trotting, 2:15 class, purse $500 — Van Norte, blk g by Del Norte (Phillips) 3 11 Elmo O.. blk m by Red Byron (Chappell) 12 2 Hank, b g by Vasto (Squires) 2 4 4 Packline. ch h by Pactolus (Kelly) 4 3 3 Time— 2:24%, 2:24%, 2:24%, 2:25%. Pacing. 2:09 class. Liquor Dealers' Stake, $800- Bonnie M.. b m by Mohegan (Prior) 1 1 Sherlock Holmes, ch h by Zolock (Childs). .2 2 Swiftwater Bill, blk g by Ociventus (Erwin) 3 3 Birdal, rn m (Kelly) 4 d Duchess, ch m by Pandolfo (Davis) d Time— 2:16%, 2:17, 2:18. Pacing, 2:25 class, Snohomish county horses — Ella Erickson, br 'm by Diablo (Chappell) 1 1 Miss Simpson, b m by Bonner N. B. (Lance) 2 2 Wilmer, br h bv Charleston (Grocutt) . . . . d mime— 2:29%, 2:26%, 2:32. FERNDALE SU MM ARI ES— H ALF MILE TRACK. Tuesday, September 10. Pacing, 2:25 class, purse $105 — Humboldt Dillon, b s by Sidney Dillon (Noble) 1 Haidee by Young Monterey (Alford) 2 Electro bv Dudley (Landrigan) 3 Time— 2:24, 2:25%, 2:25%. Wednesday, September 11. Pacing, two-year-olds — Maud McAfee by Cassian (Mizer) 1 1 Vaida Dillon by Humboldt Dillon (Noble) 2 2 Gloria by Cassian (Bryant) 3 3 Time — 2:34, 2:37. Trot or pace, 2:40 class — Sunrise ( p) 3 1 1 Cassene (t) 2 2 2 Crusoe W. (p) 1 dis Time— 2:43%, 2:40, 2:35. Crusoe W. broke his cart on second lap of second heat and was distanced. Thursday, September 12. Three-year-old stake — Maid of California (p) by Bonnie Direct (Miser) Won Time — 2:30; walkover. Match race, pacers — ' Maid of California by Bonnie Direct (Miser) 111 Evelyn E. by Cassiar (Patrick) 2 2 2 Guy D. (Bryant) 3 3 3 Time— 2:28%, 2:29%, 2:32. Friday, September 13. Pacing, free-for-all, purse $160 — Humboldt Dillon by Sidney Dillon (Noble) 2 11 Uno by Aptos Wilkes (Hunt) 1 2 3 Cassiar bv Soudan ( Patrick) 3 3 2 Time— 2:15%, 2:20%, 2:19, 2:1S. Special, trot and pace — Crusoe W., p ( Bartlett) 1 Fdua R. t (Zahnerl 2 Prince W., t (Patrick) 3 Time— 2:48, 2:41%. [Saturday, September 28, 1907. EXCITING RACES AT PARK OVAL. Several hundred people saw members of the Park Amateur Driving .Club drive some exciting finishes at the three-quarter-mile track in Golden Gate Park on Saturday last. Vic Schiller and Major Cook, the two class A trotters, met again, and the former was once more the winner, although Major Cook was at his throatlatch in the first and third heats and made a dead heat with him in the second. Mr. Kilpat- riek's Lady McKinney, a four-year-old filly, showed great speed and is a fine prospect. The officers of the day were: i Starter, T. J. Crowley; judges, W. A. Lange, A. A. McKerron, E. P. Heald; timers, A. Melletz, A. Wempe and E. Cerciat. Following are the summaries: Class A pacers — Satinwood (F. E. Booth) 1 1 Jim Chase (T. F. Bannon) 2 3 Colonel C. (W. C. Hamerton) 3 2 Ringrose ( H. M. Ladd) 4 4 Time— 1:42%, 1:41%. Class B trotters — Lady McKinney (F. J. Kilpatrick) 3 1 1 Moffatt D. (G. E. Erlin) 1 2 2 Lady Washington (F. W. Thompson) 2 3 Time— 1:48%, 1:46, 1:42%. Class E trotters — Director B. (W. Smedley) 1 1 lslamitie (I. B. Dalziel) 2 2 Time— 2:20, 2:01. Class A trotters, mile heats — Vic Schiller (A. Joseph) 1 0 1 Major Cook ( D. E. Hoffman) 2 0 2 Time— 2:17%, 2:19%. Class C trotters — Emma Smalley (G. E. Erlin) 1 1 Reina Directum (S. Christenson) 2 2 Allan Pollak, (F. J. Kilpatrick) 3 3 Time— 1:48%, 1:46. Class D trotters — Clipper W. (F. J. Kilpatrick) 1 1 Charles II. (A. P. Clayburg) 2 2 Time— 1:49, 1:51%. RACE RECORDS FOR 1907. Trotting. Two-year-old filly — The Leading Lady, by Bin- gen 2:06%, dam Miss Pratt 2:17% by Heir- at-Law 2:05% 2:17 Three-year-old filly — Bell Bird, by Jay Time, dam Nancy Medium, by Bayonne Prince... 2:11% Three-year-old colt — Kentucky Todd, by Todd 2:14%, dam Paronella by Parkville 2:08% Aged stallion — Athasham, by Athadon 2:28, dam Cora Wickersham, by Junio 2:22 2:09% Four-year-old colt — Codero, by Bingen 2:06%, dam Jolly Bird 2:15%, by Jay Bird 2:10% Mare — Sonoma Girl, by Lynwood W. 2:20%, dam Maud Fowler 2:21%, by Anteo 2:16%. 2:05% Gelding — George G., by Homeward 2:13%, dam Mabel, by Junio 2 : 05% Green stallion — Jaguar, by Highwood 2:21%, dam Cashew, by Red Heart 2:19 2:12% Green mare — Sonoma Girl, by Lynwood W. 2:20%, dam Maud Fowler 2:21%, by Anteo 2:16% 2:06% Green gelding — Highball, by Dr. Hooker 2:23%. dam Lena S. 2:22, by Tom Coving- ton 2:28% 2:06% Pacing. Two-year-old colt — Ray o'Light. by Search- light 2:03%. dam Carrie B., by Alexander Button 2:26% 2:13% Three-vear-old colt — Hymettus, by Zombro 2:11, dam Silver Bell, by Silver Bow 2:16.. 2:0S% Three-year-old filly — Annona, by Ashbrook 2:13%, dam by Merchant 2:13% Stallion — John A., by Eddie Hall 2:15, dam Mattie, by Newsboy 2 : 03% Gelding — Angus Pointer, by Sidney Pointer 2:07%, dam Jane, by Grant's Hambleton- ian 2:01% Green stallion — Straight Advice, by Free Ad- • vice 2:10%, dam Straight On 2:12%, by Jerome Turner 2:15% 2:06% Green mare — Reproachless, by Direct Hal 2:04%, dam Regent's Last, by Prince Re- gent 2:16% 2:04% Green gelding — Hidalgo, by Warren C. 2:11%, dam untraced _. 2 : 04 o The Stockton Mail of a recent date says: Many horses in this section are troubled this year with eczema, which can be detected by irregular spots on the horse's hide, where the hair has disappeared partly or entirely. Dr.' Eddy, the veterinary surgeon, attributes the unusual prevalence of eczema to the large number of Texas horn flies, which can be seen on horses and other stock. They resemble the ordi- nary horse fly, but are much smaller than the latter. These insects perforate the skin and carry the dis- ease from one animal to another. When once the disease gets a thorough hold on a horse it is almost impossible to effect a cure. The Texas horn fly is a species of gnat. Saturday, September 2S, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN ANOTHER GOOD SIDNEY DILLON. Up at Ferndale, Humboldt county, during the county fair and race meeting beld from September 10th to 14th, the five-year-old stallion Humboldt Dillon won the free for all, beating the seasoned pacer Uno in a great race. Humboldt Dillon is owned by Dr. J. A. Lane of Ferndale and was bred at Santa Rosa Stock Farm, being by Sidney Dillon out of Adioo by Guy Wilkes. Humboldt Dillon won two races at the Ferndale Fair and took a record of 2:18 in the fourth heat of the second race. The race was over a half-mile track and Humboldt Dillon was only a nose behind Uno in 2:15% in the first heat after leading the first half in 1:06. The Fern- dale Enterprise thus describes the race: At 1:30 o'clock the free-for-all was called, the entries being Uno, owned by Henry Rohner and driven by E. L. Hunt; Cassiar, owned by W. J. East and driven by Robert Patrick, and Humboldt Dillon, owned by Dr. J. A. Lane and driven by Robert Noble. It was generally supposed that Uno would have an easy time in winning first money in this race, the odds on him in the pool box being as high as 4 to 1. Uno's owner was backing him very heavily, purchasing all pools on him. After several scores, in which a start was pre- vented by Uno being in the lead, his driver was cen- sured by the judges and next time a perfect start was the result. Humboldt Dillon had the inside, Cassiar the middle and Uno the outside. At the first turn Cassiar dropped in behind, leaving Dillon and Uno neck and neck. Both horses were making very fast time, but no one believed that little Dillon, with only two months' work, would be able, to keep the pace for more than a quarter mile at the most. But the animals came into the stretch neck and neck for the first half and the excitement in the grand stand was intense as Humboldt Dillon crossed the line in the lead in 1:06. Cassiar was a close fol- lower. , The judges warned the spectators to refrain from shouting, which might tend to excite the animals 'and amid a moment of stillness the horses passed under the wire the first time around. Still Dillon stayed right by Uno's side and the enthusiasm of the crowd over the entirely unexpected showing of the little horse was immense. The position of the ani- mals was maintained all the way around the track and into the stretch, Cassiar being close behind. From the grand stand as they came down the stretch it could not be seen which was ahead, and as they passed under the wire the question was heard on every hand, "Which won?" The decision of the judges settled the question, the heat being given to Uno, time 2:15%. This was the fastest mile ever made on the Fern- dale track, and the time has only been equaled once in the county, we .believe, when Fredericksburg paced an exhibition mile in 2:15% on the Eureka track. Uno has a record of 2:13%, but allowing for the difference in a half-mile track, which would make the time from three to five seconds slower, the first heat of the free-for-all Friday was probably the best mile he ever made. But the surprise was that Dillon, which animal, so far as could be learned, had never made a mile in better than 2:22, should go on the track and make the mile in 2:15%, which was practically his time also, as he was not more than a nose behind the winner. This somewhat aroused the enthusiasm of the immense crowd, as Dillon had not been conceded a chance to win the race. While all admired the showing made by the little horse in the first heat, it was the general opinion that he would not be as close the next one, as he would not have the inside, and besides, with his short period of training, it seemed that the record- breaking time of the first heat must have proved too hard on him. The horses got away without trouble, and until the home stretch was reached, the second time Uno maintained a lead of perhaps a length. Here Noble behind Dillon made a splendid drive, and a wonderful burst of speed on the part of the little horse carried Uno off his feet and gave Dillon the heat, the time being 2:20%. Although Dillon and Uno had each taken a heat, the latter horse at this time was still selling favorite over the other two in the race at odds of 5 to 2, showing that the wise ones could see nothing to it but Uno. The third heat was made in faster time, and at no period did Uno have a chance. In making the first turn he went into the air, and from then he trailed the other two horses around the track, Dillon in the lead and Cassiar a close second. It was stated that the loss of a boot accounted for Uno's poor showing in this heat. The time was 2:19 and Cassiar finished a good second. Still it seemed im- possible for Uno's backers to realize that he could lose the race, and with Humboldt Dillon having two heats to his credit were still giving odds on the Eureka horse. The fourth and final heat was a good one and in a close finish Dillon came under the wire first, Uno second and Cassiar third. The time was 2:18. This ended the free-for-all, which is conceded by those in attendance to have been the best race ever seen in Humboldt county. Though Cassiar did not finish first in any heat he was close behind. Con- sidering the fact that Robert Patrick, who drove him, had never handled the animal up to a couple of weeks before the fair, it is worthy of mention that he made the splendid showing he did. Although Mr. Patrick made fine drives and got all out of the animal that could have been expected, it is prob- able that had Will East, the owner, been able to be in Cassiar"s sulky, he might have made better time. No one had ever driven Cassiar but Mr. East, and he of course understood the horse as no one else could. The gentleman, however, is well satisfied, and states that Mr. Patrick handled Cas- siar well and that the horse did all he expected of him. Humboldt Dillon is a general favorite among the lovers of fine horses for his remarkable speed and staying qualities, while all speak well of Uno for the game showing he made. It is possible that had the contest been on a mile track, he might have won, but this does not detract any from the credit due to Dillon for his victory. SALE OF DEMONIO YEARLINGS. TWO SPLENDID STAKES. When the American Association of Trotting Horse Breeders was organized last fall its prime object was the bringing together of all the breeders and horse lovers of the United States into a union for their protection and for the advancement of America's native animal — the light harness horse. That horse lovers answered the call is attested by the splendid membership which the association has received from every State of the Union. The association announced at the start that in its first work it would offer Futurities upon a liberal basis of payments in order to increase the earning capacity of our young trotters, in other words, give to the breeders an opportunity to enter their horses in valuable stakes, hence encourage them in breeding and in improving the light harness horse. The his- tory of the light harness horse through the last dec- ade has proved that the good young colt or filly with $50,000 worth of eniagements is worth more than an equally good colt or filly with half the amount of engagements by ten fold. In opening two Futurities the American Association of Trotting Horse Breeders hopes to still further increase the value of young trotters through rich engagements. Hence this week it makes official announcement of the two great racing events, which it offers as its racing features. The first race is known as the Championship Stallion Stake. Under the conditions the owner, who must be a member, nominates his stallion, paying for the same the amount of one ser- vice fee which the horse stood at in 1906; thereupon every foal of this year of that stallion is eligible to the race and is nominated by said stallion owner. The particular owner of the foal has no payments to make until a year from next December, when on December 1, 1908, the obligation of the stallion owner will end and the owner of the foal assumes the further burden. If his colt is good he can keep it in the stake upon the payment of $5; the foal will at that time lack one month of being a two-year-old, and surely will then have shown the owner enough to warrant an investment of $5 to keep good in the Futurity. A second payment of $10 on trotters and $5 on pacers will be due July 1, 1909; a third pay- ment of $25 and $10 on trotters and pacers respec- pacers will be due on May 1, 1910; the fourth pay- ment o, $25 and $10 on trotters and pacers respec- tively will be due July 1, 1910, and the final payment of $100 on trotters and $25 on pacers will be pay- able on starters the night before the respective races. This will make a total payment of $155 on trotters and $55 on pacers to start in the stake which, rea- sonably patronized, will be worth more than $10,000 — in other words, for 1% per cent and perhaps 1 per cent will be the full amount of entrance. To the nominators of the winning sires the association will present a $250 silver trophy or its equivalent in money. The race will be best two in three, and the contest will take place some time after August 1, 1910. The second stake will be known as the Matron Stake, and nominations will be free to all members of the association. A member may name one or as many mares, with their foals of this year, as he wants and no payments will be due until December 1, 190S, when the owner will be required to pay $5 on each foal which he desires to keep good. This will be the first and only payment to be made until July 1, 1909. The third payment will be due May 1, 1910; the fourth July 1, 1910, and the final payment the night before the race. In both these Futurities all moneys received will go to the stake and then be divided three-fourths for the trotting race and one-fourth for the pacing race. In both events entries will close on December 31, 1907. Although the stake is just now officially an- nounced, the association has received, through the prospectuses sent out, a large number of entries to both events. This interest so early displayed indi- cates that each Futurity will have an overwhelming entry by the time the books close, on December 31st next. Those desiring entry blanks, application blanks for membership to the association or other printed matter should address H. K. Devereux, secretary American Association of Trotting Horse Breeders, 215 Hickox Building, Cleveland, Ohio, and the same will be cheerfully and promptly mailed. The El Paso, 111., track holds the half-mile track record of the season, up to the date the record was made, Don Elmo having made a heat there at the re- cent fair meeting in 2:07%. The fifth annual, sale of standard bred colts and fillies of the Suisun Stock Farm, owned by Rush & Haile, which took place in front of the Suisun City Stables Tuesday afternoon, September 17th, brought out a fairly good sized crowd, and although the bid- ding was not spirited, the eleven colts sold brought an average of $128 each. The lowest prize realized was $50 and the highest reached was $215. Several of the colts brought about one-half of what they were actually worth, and taken altogether, notwithstanding the splendid efforts of Auctioneer James P. Martin, every purchaser secured a bargain. Following is the full list of fillies, colts and geld- ings, all sired by Demonio, that were sold, together with the amounts paid and the names of the pur- chasers: Bay filly, foaled April 9, 1906, dam Elorita by Alban, to Joseph R. Charbourne of Sui- sun Valley $72.50 Bay colt, foaled April 5, 1906, dam Sable Dew by Sable Wilkes, to L. E. Middlemarch of Marysville $110.00 Bay colt, foaled April 18, 1906, dam Jessie S., by Coligny, to Chas. Dadami of Collinsville.$ 50.00 Brown colt, foaled April 2,1906, dam Oakwood by Bob Lee, son of Nutwood, to Joseph Graham of Cordelia $ 82 . 50 Bay gelding, foaled April 10, 1902, dam Laura H. by Nutwood Wilkes, to Henry Smith of Cordelia $200.00 Bay colt, foaled April 4, 1906, dam Laura H. by Nutwood Wilkes, to Joseph Danielson of Suisun Valley $140.00 Bay colt, foaled February 3, 1906, dam Hanoro by Oro Wilkes, to Joseph Danielson $215.00 Bay filly, foaled April 13, 1906, dam Olita by Bradtmoor, to F. S. Gurnette of Suisun.. $ 80.00 Sorrel filly, foaled May 3, 1906. dam May Nor- ris by Norris, to E. K. Brown of Suisun. .$200.00 Brown filly, foaled April 20, 1906, dam Yarrow by Como, to Jack Mayfield of Suisun $125.00 Sorrel colt, foaled March 25, 1906, dam Sister by Nutwood Wilkes, to Henry Smith $125.00 Bay filly, foaled April 10, 1906, dam Sis by Don Marvin (this filly was owned by J. B. Hoyt), to George Davis of Vacaville $105.00 The above account of the Suisun Stock Farm sale is from the Solano Republican, printed at Suisun. The prices received for the yearlings were very good, considering that the sale was not advertised at all outside of Solano county, and not one harness horse buyer in fifty knew such a sale was to be held. RACING AT SANTA MARIA. Some good racing was held under the auspices of the Santa Maria Matinee Club on Monday, Septem- ber 9th. The card presented by the club was a most attractive one, the horses well matched and all of the races were good, some of the finishes being very close. The management started the first race promptly on time and from that moment to the end the sport was kept moving right along. The first race, 2:25 class, was won by Honus Bis- mark, driven by E. P. Hamilton, in two straight heats. Time, 2:28 and 2:27. Miss Gommet, driven by C. L. Rice was second, and Black Bart, driven by Wm. Mead, third. Second race, 2:30 class — Flora B., driven by G. L. Blosser, won the first and third heats and the race. Time, 2:42% and 2:25. The second heat was won by Anona, driven by E. P. Hamilton. Time, 2:26%. The third event, a half mile against time, was run by Respirator. Time, 0:53%. Fourth race, 2:40 class, was won by Tobasco, driven by Wm. Mead, in two straight heats. Harry N., driven by H. H. Bardin, second. Time, 2:36 and 2:24. The fifth race was won by Fred Lewis' Prince, driven by Matt Jessee, Bobbie Hall, driven by Jas. Hall, second and Tepesquet Gertie, driven by G. L. Blosser, third. Time, 2:51. ; o WINNING PRIZES IN INDIANA. The Sidney Dillons are winning in the show rings in Indiana. The following items are from a recent issue of the Western Horseman: The Sidney Dillon yearling Tyro, owned by C. F. Johnson if Lafayette, Ind., had no trouble in car- rying away the blue ribbon in the class for best standard-bred stallion one year old and under two at the Indiana State Fair. He was also winner of first at the Lafayette fair. The grand three-year-old stallion General Dillon, by Sidney Dillon, owned by Dr. Walter E. Hendricks, of Martinsville, Ind., easily captured first money in the class for standard-bred stallions three years' old and under four, at the State Fair last week. Nine were shown in this class, and he was far superior in conformation, style, action and speed of any com- peting for the money. Don Elmo's two heats in 2:09%, 2:07%, over the El Paso, 111., half-mile track marked a very brilliant performance. All of the boxes for the Lexington, Ky., meeting, which opens October 7th, have been sold, and Secre- tary Wilson states that one hundred more could easily have been disposed of. In a social way this meeting will set a record, while if the weather is good the racing will be nothing less than phi enal. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 28, 1907. ! NOTES AND NEWS 1 DATES CLAIMED. California Circuit. Fresno September 16-21 Hanford September 23-28 Tulare September 30-October 5 Bakersfield October 7-12 Hollister October S-12 Santa Maria October 22-26 North Pacific Circuit. Salem, Oregon (State Fair) September 16-21 North Yakima, Wash. (State Fair) . .September 23-28 Spokane, Wash. (Inter-State Fair) Sept. 23-Oct. 5 Lewiston, Idaho October 7-12 Walla Walla, Wash October 14-19 Boise, Idaho October 21-26 Grand Circuit Dates. Columbus September 16-27 The Kentucky Trotting i-iorse Breeders' Associa- tion opens its annual meeting at Lexington on Mon- day, October 7th. Wild Bell 2:08% has been Charley De Ryder's best money winner this season. The fastest heats of the year by trotters were made by Sonoma Girl 2:05% and George G. 2:05%, both California bred and raised. Carlokin 2:13% did not lose a race until he cut his loot very badly at Petaluma. Since then he has lost a couple, but got some of the money neverthe- less. Get a good horse — one that can trot fast and is not only a fine looker but a grandly bred one. Buy Yosemite, son of Monterey 2:09%, at the combina- tion sale at Chase's pavilion, October 14th. He can beat 2:15. The Columbus track is one of the fastest on the Grand Circuit. Monterey 2:09%, in the hands of a good rustling horseman, can earn $2,500 in the stud every year clear of all expenses. He is to be sold at auction October 14th at Chase's pavilion, this city. Queer Knight by Knight got on his good behavior at Fresno and won a race, in which he lowered his record a full second. It now stands at 2:13%. Burnut 2:14 and Goldennut 2:14 are two new 2:15 trotters by Neernut 2:12%. Both are owned by Geo. W. Ford of Santa Ana. R. Ambush has met North Star twice this year and taken the measure of the Nutwood Wilkes gelding each time. Fresno Girl 2:10% by Seymour Wilkes won a five- heat race at the Fresno meeting. Those three heats each in 2:06% by Highball are the best on record for three consecutive heats by a gelding in the same afternoon. W. J. Lewis trotted three, each in 2:06% last fall, but the final one was on another day. Chas. • De Ryder writes that he will not race at Phoenix, Ariz., this year, but will ship direct home to Pleasanton from Lexington. Marty McKay, who shoes horses in De Ryder's string and owns that fast pacing mare The Donna 2:07%, sold her the other day to James O'Kelly of Pembroke, Ontario, who will leave her with De Ryder until the Lexington meeting is over and then ship her to Canada. There were three thousand people present one day at the Ferndale Fair to see the racing on a half-mile track. The Hollister races begin Tuesday, October Stb, and continue five days. Many good races are on the card and a big crowd is expected. While at Petaluma, Mr. I. Mosher purchased a fair looking and highly bred thoroughbred three-year-old filly for $30. The gray trotter Henry Gray 2:1S% by Zombro out of a mare by Rockwood, looks to be a good game horse that will trot much faster another year. He has won several .ong-drawn-out races this year. In the second heat of the Lewis & Clark stake at Salem, in which R. Ambush took his new record of 2:11'4. North Star was right alongside him. and wai only beaten a nose. It was so close that the -vt d did not learn which had won until the judges -.id red their decision. Hanford is having a big crowd at its half-mile track this year. The Oregon State Fair was a big success finan- cially and otherwise. Sona by McKinney reduced her record to 2:16 at Fresno in a winning race. Although Delilah won a heat in 2:08% in the big 55,000 stake at Salem and thereby got second money. Miss Georgie paced a much better race, as she was second to Sir John S. in all the other heats, her positions in the summary being 4-2-2-2, while Delilah's were 1-6-4-5. Lord Lovelace 2:10 also performed well in this race and was 2-3-3-3. Elmcliffe, the sire of the dam of that good trotter Lotta 2:09%, was sired by Wickliffe, son of George Wilkes, dam Buzz Medium 2:20%, by Happy Medium, and is therefore a brother in blood to Stormcliffe, the sire of The Broncho 2:00%, he being by Wick- liffe, out of Happy Princess 2:23%, by Happy Medi- um. Wickliffe, the sire of Elmcliffe, died recently at Poughkeepsie as the result of a broken leg. when 25 years old. This is said to be a good remedy for brittle feet in horses: Get two parts of oil of tar and one part of oil of balsam of fir; mix them and put on every other night where the hair connects with the hoof, and in six weeks the hoof will hold a shoe. The trotter Battleton 2:09%, by Rex Americus 2:11%, was caught on a ringing tour by Secretary Knight of the American Troumg Association re- cently at Xenia, O. The gelding was being raced under the name of Nimble. Will De Ryder has a Diablo mare at Pleasanton that was formerly a trotter and is said to have worked a mile at that gait for Walter Maben in 2:12, when she was owned in Los Angeles. Since De Ryder got her she has been shifted to the pace, and with very little work at that gait is showing a lot of speed at Pleasanton, and her owner thinks three heats in 2:10 will be within her reach in another month. She is the same dark chestnut as her sire. Star Pointer's grandson, Angus Pointer 2:01%, is now the fastest pacer of the year that has taken his record in a race. Frank G. Smith writes in the Buffalo Horse World: The gray gelding U. R. Welcome, sired by Welcome and driven by Mr. Boggs, won another good race in Olean the past week, reducing his record to 2:17%. He is owned by Mr. Henry Schreiber of Allegheny, Pa., and looks good enough for Grand Circuit society another year. This is the horse Henry Dunlap of Pleasanton sold while East last spring. The winners of both the $5,000 events on the Min- nesota State Fair program carry the blood of Gov- ernor Sprague 2:20%. Sterling McKinney 2:09%. winner of the trot, is by McKinney 2:11%, who is out of a daughter of Sprague, while Dana Patch 2:06%, winner of the pace, is out of a mare by Alte- mus, whose sire was a son of Sprague. Forest King, the cold that was second to Ken- tucky Todd in the Western Horseman Futurity at Indianapolis, when Kentucky Todd trotted the sec- ond heat in 2:09, was separately timed in 2:10%. Forest King is by The King Red, a son of Red Wilkes now owned by Brooke Nooke Ranche, Mon- tana. A few days before Wilkes Heart 2:08% won $7,000 at Hartford he was priced at $7,500. The three-year-old colt Douglas 2:12% cost D. N. C. Hyams $750 a year ago last spring. The Washington MeKinneys that are being worked all show a high rate of speed. Sam Norris will have several by this horse at the combination sale, Octo- ber 14th. Palmer Clark says: "Every fair manager would do well to visit the Minnesota State Fair during race week, simply for an object lesson. I have attended almost every great race meeting in America for a period covering nearly a quarter of a century, but in all my travels I have never yet seen anything in the way of race track management that could surpass that of the Minnesota State Fair Association. A patrol box is located at each quarter of the mile, connected with the judges' stand by telephone; the the distance flag is operated automatically, and the positions of the horses and time are posted after the manner of the running tracks, although two announcers are required on the far wings of the big crowd. The paddock is a dream. It contains twen- ty-four stalls, with every convenience, including hot and cold water, lavatories and bathrooms for the grooms, and has even canvas curtains on the entran- ces to prevent the chilling drafts if the temperature is low. This paddock is connected by telephone with the judges' stand, and alarm bells signal to get ready and to hitch. Every groom going on the track is provided with white coats and caps, making a showing that is both picturesque and pleasing to the spectators. The barns are substantial and com- fortable. Mr. H. Brace of Santa Clara, owner of the Mc- Kinney stallion Greco, will announce next week the sale of all his horses, some thirty-eight in number. The yearlings, two and three-year-olds by Greco are a fine lot of grand looking youngsters, all well bred. There are several fine broodmares, among them Belle King, the dam of Bolivar 2:00%, with a strapping filly at foot by Star Pointer 1:59%. Greco, it should be remembered, is by McKinney, dam Aileen, a pro- ducing mare by Anteeo 2:16%, son of Electioneer; second dam the great broodmare Lou Milton, dam of the champion trotter of the world, Lou Dillon 1:58%.. Aerolite 2:11%, public trial 2:05%, is back at Pleasanton in the stables of Sutherland & Chad- bourne. The great colt is looking simply grand. He is one of the sort that does not lose flesh when train- ing, but seems to thrive on it. He has perfectly clean legs and feet, and is as near a perfect horse physi- ciany as one could find in a week's travel. Work is play for him. The colt's admirers all feel that Aerolite's owner, Jas. W. Marshall of Dixon, made a mistake when he asked the judges at Woodland to announce the colt's great exhibition mile as 2:05%, the time shown by Mr. Marshall's watch, as this was the slowest time caught by any of those who held a watch on the colt. Mr. Sutherland, who drove Aero- lite, got the mile in 2:04%, and none of the regular timers had slower than 2:05%. Mr. Sutherland is perfectly confident that twenty minutes after the performance he could have driven Aerolite a full mile in 2:03. With Ben Walker as a driver the Zolock pacer. Sherlock Holmes, won a great race on the closing day of the Oregon State Fair and reduced his record to 2:06%. This gives Zolock another new 2:10 per- former, making a total of three, and all pacers. The other two are Bystander 2:07% and Delilah 2:08%. , Fred Chadbourne. who has not been in good health for some time, left for the Siskiyou mountains after the State Fair, and will spend five or six weeks in the mountains. After winning the 2:17 trot with S. K Trefry's good McKinney stallion Kenneth C. at the State Fair, during which he marked this trotter" in 2:13%, Fred stated that the race was just a jog for him, and he is certain be could have driven him the last heat in 2:10 had it been necessary. He thinks Kenneth C. is one of the best prospects for the 2:14 class next year there is on the Coast. In win- ning this race Mr. Trefry's stallion was the fourth McKinney trotter to enter the 2:15 list on this Coast this season. Ed Parker is preparing a half-dozen horses at Pleasanton for the combination sale on the 14th of October at Chase's pavilion that should bring good money, as all are in fine shape and showing style and speed. Ed has a two-year-old filly by James Butler's stallion Directwell and out of Sidlette, by Sidney, that is good enough to spend a lot of money on. She trotted fast last year as a yearling, and is improving every time she is hitched up. Little Rev, a black colt by Rev Direct 2:10. out of Missie Medium, is one of the nicest, round, good limbed youngsters ever seen on the Pleasanton track. He is in Ed Parker's consignment to Chase's combina- tion sale, in this city, October 14th. Look him up in the catalogue. Carlokin won first money in the consolation division of the Lewis & Clark Stake at Portland. First money in the consolation was $500. Peter J. Williams sent to this office this week from his home place at San Lorenzo a box of Bur- bank potatoes that are about the largest, smoothest and best spuds we have seen in years. If Mr. Wil- liams' farm produces such garden truck as this regularly, and he says this is just a fair sample, it is no wonder he wants to sell his horses and devote the entire place to such money making crops. William Brown is working several good prospects for Thos. Ronan at Pleasanton. Mr. Ronan has the Pleasanton track in good shape and is laying in a big supply of the best hay and oats to be found in the country for the trainers to feed their horses on this winter. The crowd will again head for Pleasanton as soon as the races are all over, and the famous track will remain the horse center for years to come. Unimak, the full brother to Sterling McKinney 2:09%, owned by Capt. C. H. Williams of Palo Alto, is at Pleasanton in Will De Ryder's care, and has been a mile in 2:26 this year. Harry Brown is working a nice black pacer by Direct at Pleasanton that is moving nicely and show- ing considerable speed. This gelding is eight years old and green. He wears no hopples and is level headed. Three heats from 2:19 to 2:22 were easy for him last Saturday. John Green is training at Pleasanton for Mr. W. Murray of Montana a two-year-old by Stam B. 2:11%, out of Moscovita, the dam of Yolanda 2:14%. This colt is a grand looker and one of the best formed ones we have seen for some time. He is one of the sensible sort, quiet and not bothered by anything. He looks like a prospective fast trotter. Saturday, September 2S, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN SALEM, OREGON, SUMMARIES. Monday, September 16. Trotting, 2:18 class, purse $500 — Van Norte, blk g by Del Norte (Phillips) 12 11 Paekline, cb h by Pactolus (Kelly).... 3 12 2 Hank, b g by Vasto (Squires) 2 3 3 3 Blacksmith, ch h by Ben Johnson (Cox) 6 4 4 d Red Rock, b g by Alfonso (Sawyer).... 5 d Dr. McKinney, bib g by Capt. McKinney (Lance ) 4 d Time — 2:27, 2:27, 2:26, 2:31%. Pacing, 2:12 class, purse $500 — Lord Lovelace, b h by Lovelace-Maggie (Lindsey) 1 1 1 Sherlock Holmes, ch c by Zolock (Childs) . . 2 2 3 Bonnie M., b m by Mohegan (Schell) 3 3 2 Deviletta, b m by Diablo (Stetson) 4 4 d Time — 2:1S, 2:17%, 2:17y2. Tuesday, September 17. Trotting, 2:27 class, purse $1,000 — Freddie C. Jr., blk h by Prince Direct-Pied- mont (Lance) 1 1 1 Henry Gray, gr g by Zombro (Brooker) .... 3 2 2 Dredge, by James Madison (Durfee) 2 4 4 Irene, b m by Martin's Florida (Prior) .... 4 3 3 Mike Duff, b h by Zombro (Lindsey) .... 5 d Starlight, b m by Bonner N. B. (Stetson)., d Lady W., b m by King Alexis (Schell) d Time — 2:25, 2:24%, 2:26%. Pacing, 2:25 class, purse $1,000 — Copa de Oro, b s by Nutwood Wilkes (Dur- fee) 1 1 1 Cleopatra, b m by Alexis (Erwin) 2 2 2 Knick Knack, b g by Alcone (Sawyer) 5 3 4 Lancero, b h by Alondra (Rohse) 6 6 3 Freely Red, b m by Red Medium (Phillips) 4 5 5 Ben W., b g by Yendis (Brooker) 3 4 d Time — 2:20, 2:18%, 2:21%. Trotting, three-year-olds, purse $500 — Reina del Norte, b f by Del Norte-Laurelia (Erwin) 1 1 Shamrock, b c by Lynmont (Hogoboom; 2 2 Baron Bowles, b c by Baron Wilkes Jr. (Hel- man) 3 3 Hops, b c by Zombro (Lindsey) 4 d Time— 2:37%, 2:34%. Wednesday, September 18. Trotting, Lewis & Clark Stake, $5,000— R. Ambush, br h by Zolock-Silkwood (Bon- nell) 1 1 l North Star, b g by Nutwood Wilkes (White- head) 2 2 3 Berta Mac by McKinney (Helman) 4 3 2 Freddie C. Jr., br h by Prince Direct (Lance) 3 7 8 Carlokin, br h by McKinney (Durfee) 5 4 6 Satin Royal, ch h by Bonner N. B. (Lindsey) 8 5 4 Crylia Jones, br g by Capt. McKinney (Er- win) 6 6 5 Zombowyette, b m by Zombro (Beckers) ..78 7 Oyama, b h by Zombro (Casto) dis Time— 2:12%, 2:11%, 2:12. Pacing, 2:20 class, purse $500 — Teddy A., b h by Diablo-Elmorene (Hogoboom) 2 7 1 1 1 Maud L„ blk m by Shadeland Onward (Graff) 1 3 2 2 2 Oregon Babe, b m by Caution (Bar- rows) S 5 4 3 3 Zanthus, b s by Zombro (Phillips) ..54644 Lord Lister, b h by Zombro (Mauzee) 4 1 3 dis New Moon, ch m by Bonner N. B. (Sawyer) 7 2 7- dis Princess Nutwood, ch m by Prince Nutwood (Helman) 6 6 8 d The Prince, b g by Egelo (Chappell) . 9 8 5 dis Niquee, b m by Joe Patchen (Harri- son) 3 d Time— 2:15, 2:16, 2:15, 2:14%, 2:17. Pacing, three-year-olds, Valley Stake — Hazel Norte, blk f by Del Norte (Erwin) 1 1 Vingora, b f by Vinmont (Casto) 2 2 Time — 2:30, 2:31%. Thursday, September 19. Pacing, 2:09 class, Greater Salem, purse $5,000 — Sir John S.. b h by Diablo (Vance) 6 1 1 1 Delilah, b m by Zolock (Walker) 1 6 4 5 Miss Georgie, br m by McKinney (Ger- rety) 4 2 2 2 Lord Lovelace, b s by Lovelace (Lind- sey) 2 3 3 3 Time — 2:08%, 2:07%, 2:09, 2:09. Copa de Oro, 3-4-7-6; Sherlock Holmes, 7-5-6-4; Tidal Wave, S-S-5-7; Bonnie M., 13-9-8-8; Morrie N., 5-7-dr.; Birdal, 9-dis.; Ollie M„ 10-dis.; Knick Knack, 11-dis.; Lancero, 12-dis.; Queen B., dis.; Swiftwater Bill, dis. Trotting, 2:23 class, purse $500— Henry Gray, gr g by Zombro (Brooker) 3 2 111 Irene, b m by Martin's Florida (Prior) 114 3 4 Lady W., b m by Mohegan (Erwin) 4 3 2 4 3 Van Norte, blk g by Del Norte (Phillips) 2 4 3 4 2 Oyama, Alama and Zephrine distanced in the first heat. Time— 2:22%, 2:20, 2:19%. 2:18%, 2:20. Trotting, two-year-olds, Oregon Stake, $300 — Princess Direct, b m by Teddy A. (Hogoboom) 1 1 Hilgard, b g by Kalispell (Lindsey) 3 2 Lassie Tangent, b m by Bonnie (Gill) 2 3 Time — 3:01, 2:56. THE FRESNO FAIR. Friday, September 20. Trotting, 2:14 class, Lewis & Clark Consolation Stake, $1,000— Carlokin, br s by McKinney (Durfee).... Ill Satin Royal, ch s by Bonner N. B. (Lindsey) 2 2 2 Crvlia Jones, b g by Capt. McKinney (Er- win) 3 4 3 Zombowyette, b m bv Zombro (Beckers) .... 4 3 4 Time— 2:15%, 2:13%, 2:13%. Pacing, 2:14 class, purse $500 — Deviletta, b m by Diablo (Stetson) 1 1 1 Maud L., b m by Shadeland Onward (Graff) 5 2 2 Queen B., b m by Count (Lindsey) 2 3 4 Swiftwater Bill, blk g by Octiventus (Er- win) 4 6 3 Norda, b m by Mercury (Bonnell) 3 4 5 The Prince, b g by Egilo (Chappell) 6 5 dis Gen. Heuterus, b h by Alexis (Hogoboom) 7 dis Crocket, b g by Gvr Falcon (Svuires) . . . . S dis Time— 2:12%, 2:13%, 2:14%. Saturday, September 21. Pacing, Greater Salem Consolation Stake, $1,000 — Sherlock Holmes, ch h by Zolock-Happy Medium (Walker) 1 1 1 Copa de Oro, b s by Nutwood Wilkes (Dur- fee) 2 2 3 Tidal Wave, ch h by Nutwood Wilkes (Kirk- land) 5 3 2 Morrie N. by son of Brigadier (Duncan) . . 3 5 6 Bonnie M., b m by Mohegan (Prior) 4 4 4 Queen B., b m by Count (Lindsey) 6 6 5 Knick Knack, b g by Alcone (Sawyer) .... 7 7 d Birdal and Lancero distanced in first heat. Time— 2:06%, 2:07, 2:07%. Trotting, special, purse $200 — Mike Duff, b h by Zombro (Lindsey) 1 1 Red Rock, b g by Alfonso (Sawyer) 3 2 Dr. McKinney, blk g by Capt. McKinney (Lance) 2 3 Time— 2:19%, 2:20%. THE HANFORD FAIR. Big crowds are attending the races at the Hanford half-mile track this week and some good racing has been given. Racing began on Tuesday with the 2:14 pace and the 2:20 trot. There were five starters in the pace, which was won by the little black stallion Advertisor by Advertiser. He took the first, third and fourth heats in 2:21, 2:22% and 2:25. The second heat was won by Albert E. in 2:22%. Third money went to Wanderer and fourth to Mabel C. There were but two starters in the 2:20 trot, Era and Kinney Rose. It went to Era in straight heats in 2:27, 2:27% and 2:25%. On Wednesday, the first race was a 2:20 trot, mile heats, three-in-five. Sona, Prince Mack, Idolway and Emily W. scored for the word. Sona by McKinney took three straight heats and the race in 2:30, 2:26 and 2:20. The next event on the car? was a 2:12 pace, mile heats, three-in-five. David Sticker, Josephine, Ra- dium and Explosion came up for the word. Radium by Stoneway took three straight heats and the race in 2:20%, 2:22% and 2:22. The races Thursday were the best of the meeting, so far. In the 2:14 pace for $1,000, mile heats, three- in-five, Jim Corhett, Queen Pomona, Mabel C. Lohen- grin and King Athby scored for the word. Lohengrin took three straight heats and the race in 2:16, 2:17% and 2:19%. Queer Knight, Burnut, Goldennut and Oveta started in the 2:10 trot, three-in-five. Goldennut took the first heat in 2:25, and Oveto took the next three and the race in 2:20%, 2:20% and 2:20%. The full summaries of the meeting will be given next week. A FAST ONE AT AUCTION. One of the best prospects for a fast pacer offered in California for some time is the pacer Schley B., by Lynwood W. (sire of Sonoma Girl 2:05% and Charley Belden 2:08%), that will be offered at the combination sale at Chase's pavilion on the evening of October 14th. Schley B. is five years old, and has no record. He paced a mile over the Pleasanton track as a four-year-old in 2:13%, making the last half in 1:04 and the last quarter in 30% seconds. He has paced a half in 1:03 and quarters better than 30 seconds. He has not been worked fast this sum- mer, but with very little work showed a mile early in the season in 2:17 and had plenty of reserve speed. This horse will do to take to the races, or start in matinees. He should pace in 2:10 or better next spring. Look him up in the catalogue and look him over at Chase's when the horses reach there, two days before the sale. Reports from Fresno are to the effect that the fair and race meeting held there last week was highly successful in every way. Very large crowds attended and in spite of many other attractions, in- cluding a circus that showed in Fresno one day, the harness races drew the people. The live stock and agricultural exhibits were extensive and of excellent quality. Horse and cattle exhibits were especially good. The races gave general satisfaction, as the contests were close, the time fast and the racing clean throughout. There was no betting permitted on the fair grounds, and no spiritous liquors of any kind sold. The management was excellent, and President Warlow and Secretary Powell came in for praise and commendation from all who attended. Ed F. Smith of Los Angeles did the starting, and got his fields away well and promptly. One of the features of the racing was the exhibi- tion mile made by Nogi, the three-year-old colt by Athablo. As our readers know, Nogi is unbeaten this year, having won the Pacific Breeders', the Occi- dent and the Stanford Stakes, and a $1,500 purse race at Petaluma. There was no class for him at Fresno, so his owner. President Geo. Warlow, had his trainer, Schuyler Walton, drive him an exhibi- tion mile. The colt circled the track in 2:11%, a splendid performance. There were ten well contested harness races held during the week and but one heat was slower than 2:20, an excellent showing and pretty good proof that all were trying. Inferlotta 2:04%, the wonderful little pacing mare, won the $1,000 stake for 2:20 class trotters, which closed early in the year. The Diablo mare Diabless, driven by J. W. Zibbell, got second money in this race, and while she had no chance of beating Infer- lotta, made her step three heats in 2:11 or better, the last in 2:09%. Mr. Zibbell won a race with Miss Idaho and another with Fresno Girl during the meet- ing. Frank Williams also did well with William Morgan's horses. He won a race with Era, one with the McKinney mare Sona, reducing her record, and another with the gelding Queer Knight. The other winning race drivers during the meeting were Homer Rutherford, I. Mosher, Fred Ward, Schuyler Walton and C. T. Hewitt The meeting was a most successful one, and the association can be assured of a large entry list to its races next year, as its treatment of the horse- men was such that all who raced there will want to go again. RULES FOR REGISTRATION. Jackson's Napa Soda is the best hot weather drink. In response to a request from several parties we again publish the rules for registration of trotters and pacers now in force by the American Trotting Register Association: . The Trotting Standard. When an animal meets these requirements and is duly registered it shall be accepted as a standard- bred trotter: 1. The progeny of a registered standard trotting horse and a registered standard trotting mare. 2 A stallion sired by a registered standard trot- ting horse, provided his dam and grandam were sired by registered standard trotting horses, and he himself has a trotting record of 2:30 and is the sire of three trotters with records of 2:30, from different mares. 3 A mare whose sire is a registered standard trotting horse, and whose dam and grandam were sired by registered standard trotting horses, provided she herself has a trotting record of 2:30 or is the dam of one trotter with a record of 2:30. 4. A mare sired by a registered standard trotting horse, provided she is the dam of two trotters with records of 2:30. 5. A mare sired by a registered standard trotting horse, provided her first, second ana third dams are each sired by a registered standard trotting horse. The Pacing Standard. When an animal meets these requirements and is duly registered, it shall be accepted as a standard- bred pacer: 1. The progeny of a registered standard pacing horse and a registered standard pacing mare. 2. A stallion sired by a registered standard pac- ing horse, provided his dam and grandam were sired by registered standard pacing horses, and he him- self has a pacing record of 2:25, and is the sire of three pacers with records of 2:25, from different mares. 3. A mare whose sire is a registered standard pacing horse and whose dam and grandam were sired by registered standard pacing horses, provided she herself has a pacing record of 2:25, or is the dam of one pacer with a record of 2:25. 4. A mare sired by a registered standard pacing horse, provided she is the dam if two pacers with records of 2:25. 5. A mare sired by a registered standard pacing horse, provided her first, second and third dams are each sired by a registered standard pacing horse. 6. The progeny of a registered standard trotting horse out of a registered standard pacing mare, or of a registered standard pacing horse out of a ' - tered standard trotting mare. 8 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 28. 1907. | .'. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL ;'. I i CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT » GAME IN LOWER CALIFORNIA. PH EASANT- CULTU RE. GUN CASES. Up from Ensenada de Todos Santos, Lower Califor- nia, comes a hunting tale of the kind that makes the sportsman tingle. It is merely a simple incident of the old line of march from the ocean back 200 miles to the mountains, marked years ago by the aborigin- als, who picked out the highest places for their voy- aging. It was a fish trail. That is to say, the Indians went from their mountain heights to the ocean to gather sea food. The little s'tory comes in a letter, which tells just what a hunting country it is: "While my outfit were riding along I sent the boy. with the man I had engaged, on the outskirts of a growth of lire oaks (this in a deep canyon) and the two other men to go to the other side while I took . the middle course through the oaks, where ran a lovely mountain stream. I had got in nearly midway when my horse pricked up his ears and commenced scenting, and I knew some wild animal was there. "I had a Mauser pistol on a stock, and I made ready. My horse had stopped, but I urged him on, and a little turn showed me a sight I shall never for- get. "At a pool drinking was a doe and not four feet away was a very large fawn, and a little further were three bucks and two more still further on, which I could not determine at onc"e. I had not time, because, when I glanced first at the doe I saw on a ledge above what I took to be a calf, or some j.ght yellow animal. "My second look took in the object, and I saw a mountain lion making ready to spring on the doe when the chance offered. He had seen the bucks and knew his finish should he make the attack. "Well, of course, it was one of those breathless moments to a huntsman. I wanted a buck and I wanted that lion, and I had to think quickly. "In the meantime the doe had almost laid herself down in the water and the lawn was approaching the spring. I was favored by the wind, being to windward, and they did not scent me. "One of the bucks turned and looked at me and I let him have it. Then I turned as quickly as pos- sible to the lion, but my horse was then restless, and, of course, I shot wild. "The buck fell only thirty-five or forty yards range, and its a fact that if I had been off my horse prob- ably I could have got another deer. "However, they sailed out of that place and in a few moments on the hillside I heard them firing. It seems one of the bucks came straight on for Billy and the man, as Billy expressed it, he 'really thought it was tame.' He got him and then we all went for the lion as fast as we could track him. "The other two men were standing ten or twelve feet apart on the other side of the oaks where I had sent them, and it seems the lion had made a detour and had come between them, going like blazes. They " were either too frightened or too inexperienced to shoot quick enough (they were only men I had taken to do the heavy work), but my guide (not one by profession) was the best man on the trail I ever saw, and between his horse and himself he finally located that cat, and it is needless to say that I shall one day show you his pelt. "Billy is too proud for words. He has gone this morning for the day only with my man for anything he can find. Yesterday afternoon coming in he shot quail after quail on the wing, and many rabbits. The quail are by the hundreds of thousands, and cotton- tails and jacks, too. I have arranged a coyote hunt on horseback for to-morrow." Wild Turkeys from Mexico to stock the San Bernardino reserve is the latest since Senator Willis' plan to bring the turkeys in from Arizona is threatened by the game laws of the territory. William E. Van Slyke, a mining man whose home is in Los Angeles, returned last week from Mazat- lan. Mexico, and in an interview with Senator Willis said wild turkeys were so thick in the Mexican locality "that people stumbled over them." Mazatlan is on the west coast of Mexico, and Van Slyke has offered to go into the country and with the aid of a few cholos secure enough wild turkeys to stock the San Bernardino range completely. Senator Willis immediately wrote to the State game and fish commission telling them of Van Slyke's offer, and if authorized to do so will close the deal for the importation of wild turkeys from the southern republic. The Sisson hatchery received notice that the first shipment of salmon eggs from Baird station on the McCloud river would he sent to Sisson last Tuesday morning. Captain Lambson, superintendent in charge at Baird, reports a take of 14,000,000 eggs fron. the summer run of salmon. This is an extra large take for the summer run and indicates that a vtry large take will be made during the fall. The ^a .ion are increasing in numbers each year as a It of the good work of the federal and State hatcheries. Following close in the tracks of the great American hen, comes the English pheasant, a bird of promise and of great beauty — one that will multiply rapidly in captivity and return large profits to its owner. And it may be mentioned in passing that the great American hen has constituted herself a foster- mother for the young pheasant. In fact, she makes a better mother than the hen pheasant. So, "score one again" for the American common hen. Pheasants rearing,, as an occupation for profit and for pleasure, has no equal. Let it not be understood that pheasants may be raised as easily as common chickens, for such is not the case. They, in their youthful days, require much more attention than the barnyard chick. To conduct a pheasant farm successfully will require all of one's time and atten- tion. Yet it has been shown that the business will yield great profits to those who earnestly employ themselves. There are a score and more of varieties of pheas- ants. The bird that does well in the United States, however, is the common English pheasant. A full- grown specimen of this bird is worth at least ten times as much as a chicken, and there is always a market for him. There also is a good market for the eggs of the pheasant, and the English is a prolific layer. The history of the pheasant in the State of Oregon is short but interesting. Twenty years ago a Judge named Denny introduced eighteen Chinese ring-neck pheasants into Oregon and liberated them in the valley of the Willamette. The Legislature passed a law protecting them for a number of years. They multiplied at a great rate, and last year, during the short open hunting season, the hunters killed over 100,000 of them, all descendants of the original eighteen. In Oregon the ring-neck is known as the "Denny" pheasant, and the foresight of Judge Denny has made many a hunter happy. In Illinois. Kansas and Colorado the State authorities are liberating pheasants, so that, in a few years, it is expected they will be sufficiently numerous to justify an open hunting season. In addition to the English variety there are several others that do splendidly in the aviary, not- ably the Golden, Silver. Lady Amherst and Reeves. These are termed fancy pheasants, and they bring fancy prices. The largest aviaries in the West are located, it is claimed, in City Park, Denver. The owner is a wealthy mining man, for many years has shown the greatest interest in the preservation and protection of game birds and animals. Free of cost to the State, he is stocking Colorado with pheasants, having proven by the years of experiment that they will thrive there in the wild state. In the park he has placed 600 pheasants, the largest display to be seen in any park or zoo in the United States. Con- nected with the aviaries are 100 breeding pens. The eggs are taken daily out to a breeding farm, fifteen miles from the city, where they are placed under common hens. A pheasant expert is in charge of the farm. The young birds have good cover in a large alfalfa field, and this fall there will be a great number of this season's birds raised and ready for distribution. o Game Scarce in Trinity. — Game seems to be very scarce in Trinity county this year, according to reports from the upper districts, at least The dep- redations of animals of prey is forwarded as the main reason for the increasing scarcity of Trinity's famed abundance of game. Coyotes have killed fawns at an alarming rate. Mountain lions are as destructive on the adult deer as coyotes on the fawn. The feathered game is also suffering great inroads from the depredations of egg destroyers, such as foxes, coyotes, bobcats and the ever-present canni- bal, the blue jay. The gradual extermination of game as a result of the rapid multiplication in the past half dozen years of the above enumerated enemies of deer, grouse and quail is conceded on all sides to have reached a very srious stage in a territory otherwise most friendly to the existence of wild and desirable game. The time, in fact, has arrived for hunters to cease their own onslaughts on the de- sired game and enlists vigorously and united against their other enemies. There are few sportsmen who realize to what extent the Sacramento Bass Club has gone in the saving of young fish this season. More than 100,000 of the young bass have been taken from the ponds at the time of the flood and the club has taken them out and placed them in the waters of the Sacramento river. Had it not been for this work, fishing would have been very poor this year. The saving of these young, both perch and bass, has made the strings most fat and long this year. It will not be long before the Fish Commissioners will be gathering young bass for the annual shipment throughout the State. To the Bass Club is due great credit for the saving of the fish, and sportsmen in general are giving the club all credit for ts good work. Second to the selection of a gun invariably comes the choice of a cover in which to transport the new treasure, and common sense can direct the purchase of a gun case as surely as any other worthy trans- action, for there are covers and covers. Styles have not changed tremendously in some years, with this adjunct of the sportsmen's outfit, for it has been a difficult matter to condense ever so slightly a non- condensable article. The average pair of gun bar- rels measure 30 inches and there is no telescoping, jointing or unjointmg with modern arms that must stand test charges of smokeless powder. The business man who cared little about advertis- ing the fact that he was intent on recreation by the day or half day, aided and abetted by one shotgun, has all along had to dissemble somewhat. He either has to keep , a firearm in each gun club locker or carry the stock in a grip and wrap the barrels by themselves in brown paper on each and every occa- sion. Only by such subterfuges, including the use of nom-de-plume at the weekly trap shoot, was he safe from trying questions of the busy neighbors who plainly considered he was neglecting his business to indulge in a no-account sport, ^his prejudice has practically disappeared, owing to the better under- standing of the word trap shooting and it is no longer viewed with suspicion and criticism. Leather cases where the barfrels entered one end and the stock the other to preserve a symmetrical oblong shape had invariably to be made to order in the old days, but are procurable now when the "French" style is requested. They are handy and convenient enough when made right, but beware of those having only cotton flannel or green baize inter- lining to separate the barrels and stock. In an effort to save space the gun is endangered to the extent of marring its pristine freshness by other than legiti- mate wear and tear. The sharp edges of barrels, forearm and action soon tear through the green baize and a day's, even a couple of hours', banging to- gether from gun store to house or from home to club grounds will mar the brown of barrels or otherwise scar the gun before you are aware of the damage. In paying the price of a leather cover it is generally with the expectation of complete protection to gun from all knocks and bruises. The inside arrange- ment is quite as important as the durability and color of outside leather. The leg-o-mutton sole leather cover is a good sensible style, provided it is equipped with a lock buckle. This is a buckle that grips in the usual fashion which can be locked with a small key. The locking device, while in good point is not deemea its best point on those occasions when the owner locks it ere leaving town and for- gets to have the key handy at the club or hotel. In such case they may be excused for blessing the inventor, while hunting up a locksmith or harness repairer, but be that as it may, the strap fastening of a lock buckle is more secure than the swivel thumb pieces that all too soon work loose. Plenty of fine gunstocks have come to grief in the two-foot fall from gun case to floor, occasioned by the swivel button turning of its own accord or the spring hook failing in its duty. Get a lock buckle attachment when selecting your gun cover, then throw the key away, for if a thief steals your gun he is likely to take it cover and all, whether locked or not. The old Haven covers were wonders to protect the gun from jars and bruises, but woe betide the gun placed inside one not perfectly dry. They are sheepskin covers, soft suede finish, regulation take- down Victoria style, with the ^-inch fleece used as lining. It was an elegant cushion, but hardly suit- able for use at the sea shore or in wet weather. Once a wet gun was carried within it was a contract to thoroughly dry out the fleece, and a trifling leak meant . a $5 bill for the gunsmith engaged to re- brown the barrels. Notwithstanding this fault the case had a long and popular run with sportsmen years ago, but a belated cover of this make only serves as a curiosity nowadays. Quite the swellest outfits accompany some of the imported guns and it is nothing unusual for the anglomaniac to invest more money in the trunk case and fixings in which to carry his English weapon than a hammerless gun can be pought for in tariff protected America. Many a sole leather, trunk- shaped English guncase, with canvas outside cover, duly strapped and bound, inside partitions filled with swabs of all descriptions, oil receptacles with com- bination screw tops and pin pointers to drop merely the globule of lubricant on the lock mechanism or bolt joints, has cost anywhere from $25 to $50 in our money. The field cleaner in leather envelope, joint- ed cleaning rod as well, dummy-cartridges, for tlie testing of ejector mechanism and trigger pulls, rust wicks to prevent the barrels spotting inside are all to be found in the outfit as sold in England for the care and protection of high priced guns, where money in no object. • In America a Powers brass rod with its screw- driver and oil can snugly ensconced within the handle, its tip equipped with a Lefever cleaner, be- side the slotted bag for holding cloths, will do the business more quickly and effectively than all these time-killing contrivances. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Saturday, September 2S, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN AT THE TRAPS. The local trap season was brought to a close on the 22d inst. with the final monthly shoot for 1907 of the Golden Gate Gun Club. The medal winners for the season were as fol- lows: Champion class — C. C. Nauman, who won the class medal three times at monthly shoots. First class — Hip Justins. Tony Prior and M. J. Iverson each made two wins. Justins won on shooting off the tie. Second class — Terrill won three times for permanent possession. Third class — V. Holling and C. Holling, two promising young trap shots, each scored two wins, V. Holling winning in the shoot-off. The scores in the regular club race at fifty targets, $50 added, and in the medal race at twenty-five tar- gets, were as follows: Champion class — Reed 22 25—17 21—.. E. Holling 23 21—11 21—19 Nauman 19 23 — 42 20 — 20 Webb 20 21 — 11 20 — .. Forster 17 22 — 39 . . — . . Schultz IS 15—33 18—16 *C. Gottleib 25 22—47 24—. . *W. A. Hillis 23 23—16 24—. . *T. A. Marshall . . 21 21 — 12 18—. . First class — Prior 22 24—46 . 24—18 Iverson 21 21 — 42 IS — 19 Justins 24 18 — 42 19 — 15 King 20 21—41 21—.. Murdock 17 20 — 37 . . — . . Jansen 16 16 — 32 17 — . . Second class — Dr. Swett 19 21—10 16 — 16 Fano 17 22 — 39 15—17 Terrill 19 IS— 37 21—22 Knick 19 17—36 20—.. Lynch 16 20—36 16—15 Price 17 17—34 20—17 McElwain 15 IS — 33 . . — . . Thomas 15 17 — 32 IS— 19 Hoelle 13 IS — 31 19—18 Lewis 12 17 — 29 . . — . . -iird class — C. Holling 17 IS— 35 11—10 V. Holling 17 14—31 14—10 Lemon 17 13 — 30 13— 9 Sutro 11 12—23 . . — . . •Guests. The Goldfield Gun Club's live-bird and blue-rock tournament, September 2d, 3d and 4th, was partici- pated in by over forty contestants. General condi- tions were favorable throughout the shoot, with the exception that, at times, a high wind blowing from behind the shooter caused some inconvenience and played hob with promising scores. Harry Taylor of Mecklin, S. D., was high gun the first day, breaking 192 targets out of 200. Ed L. Schultz of San Francisco was second with 189, Chan M. Powers of Decatur. 111., following with 187. The scores for the first day, showing the follow- ing totals out of 200 were: Knight . / 179 Bungay 174 Varien 17S F. King 1S5 Marshall 173 Justins 158 D. W. King Jr 181 Powers 187 Thompson 185 Taylor 192 Clayton 176 Staunton 15S Rhodes 165 Dyer 161 Irwin 166 Sharp 156 Keefe 167 Douglas 169 Crow 177 Bright 169 O'Daniel 138 Jones . ._ 151 Wood 169 Willet 153 Schultz 189 Holling 171 Webb 183 Newbert 178 Merrill 175 Vaughan 184 Lane 175 Mills 184 Diebert 160 Trout 170 Burgess 175 Browning 167 Skein 177 Baker 174 Shaw 143 Glasier 167 Seventeen shooters participated in a pool shoot at ten pigeons, after the blue-rock program had been shot. Powers, Mills, Becker and Dyer each killed straight. The main feature of the second day's shoot was the Great Western Handicap at blue-rocks, 100 tar- gets, $500 added and a silver cup to the winner, dis- tance 16 to 23 yards. The race brought out thirty- three men before the traps. F. M. Newbert of Sac- ramento and R. Thompson of Kingsville, Mo., tied for first place, with 92 breaks each. On the shoot-off Newbert broke 17 out of 20 at 18 yards; Thompson, 21 yards, missed 4 out of 20. Newbert took the cup, the money being divided between them. The next high guns were: P. M. Crow of Carson, 91 breaks; Fred Mills of Long Beach, Cal., 90, and Ed Schultz of San Francisco, 87 breaks. The scores of the Great Western Handicap are as follows: Gus Knight 71 B. H. Bungav 84 W. H. Varien SS T. King ; 86 H. Justins SI T. A. Marshall 86 C. M. Powers S5 D. W. King Jr 90 R. Thompson 92 L. Dyer 85 J. A. Irwin S9 J. E. Rhodes 85 A. B. Glasier 87 Ed Schultz 87 A. J. Webb 79 F. M. Newbert 92 Frank Merrill 86 Sam Burgess 73 H. G. Taylor 89| S. Browning 76 J. Skeen 88 Geo. Becker ■ 85 O. W. Fergenshau .... S5 L. E. King 85 J. E. Sharpe 71 W. M. Clayton 83 The main race of the concluding day was a 25 live-bird event, 28 to 32 yards handicap. Twenty- seven entries ran the shoot along until darkness ne- cessitated a postponement until next day. Newbert, Merrill and Becker divided first money. C. M. Powers shot high average, with 2S2 out of 300, Ed L. Schultz and F. King tied for second place, with 278 out of 300, and H. Taylor was third with 277 breaks. H. Keefe ...78 W G. Douglas . . . ...90 P. M. Crow ...91 R. T. Bright ...72 C. I. Wood ...90 J. E . Vaughan . . ...90 F. B. Mills ...90 The Arizona Territorial blue-rock annual tourna- ment will take place at Douglas, Ariz., October 11th, 12th and 13th. Mr. H. N. Reno of Douglas will for- ward pragrams, etc., to all sportsmen who write for them. The Afro-American Trap Shooters* League held a blue-rock tournament at Pleasant Hill, Mo., Septem- ber 20th and 21st. Ten events (at 10, 15, 20 and 25 targets) were on the card for each day, this schedule embracing a number of merchandise prizes. T. H. Cohron who, it will be remembered, was once barred from a G. A. H. shoot, is the secretary-treasurer of the league. At the second Western Handicap at Denver in August, a five-man-squad shooting, from the 20-yard peg, broke the world's record for that distance. The shooters were: J. M. Hughes, John Boa, H. J. Bor- den, F. Arnold and H. R. Bonser. The Rising Sun Gun Club held a well attended live- bird shoot at the Rising Sun Driving Park on the Sth inst. The birds supplied were strong flyers, and weather conditions were very favorable. Following are the scores shot in seeral six -bird pools: C. Groves 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 C. Rohwer 1 1 1 0 1 1—5 C. Meyer 0 1 1 1 1 1 — 5 J. Benson 1 1 1 1 1 0—5 Pierce 1 1 1 1 0 1—5 Peterson 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 6 Peters 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Miller 0 1 1 1 1 1—5 Wilson 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Chadbourne 0 1 1 1 1 0—4 Moulton 1 1 1 1 0 1—5 V. Robben 0 0 0 0 1 0—1 Foster 1 1 0 1 0 1 — 4 C. King 1 0 1 1 1 1—5 E. Feudner 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 "Wilson" 1 1 0 1 1 1—5 Pierce 1 1 1 1 1 0 — g Chadbourne 1 0 0 1 1 1 — 4 Groves 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Peterson 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Miles 1 1 0 0 1 1—4 Peters .... 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Benson 0 0 1 1 1 1 — 4 Buckley 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Meyer 1 0 1 1 1 0 — 4 Rohwer 1 0 1 1 1 0 — 4 King 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Millar 1 0 1 1 1 1—4 Feudner 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Foster 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Robben 1 1 0 1 1 0—4 "Wilson" 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Pierce 1 1 1 1 1 0 — 5 Chadbourne 1 1 1 0 1 0 — 1 C. King 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Peterson 1 0 1 1 1 1 — 5 Feudner 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Miles 1 1 1 0 1 1—5 Peters 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 6 Foster 1 1 1 1 0 1—5 King 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Feudner 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 Miles 1 0 1 1 1 1—5 Peters 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 6 Peterson 1 1 1 1 1 1—6 The esteem in which the northern people regard the "shooting bunch" is happily echoed by a Med- ford paper, which has the following accounts of the advent last week of the "boys" who attended the Interstate Association shoot at Spokane and were passing through the beautiful Oregon city en route to San Francisco and Southern California: "The world's champion marksmen arrived in Med- ford this morning, chaperoned by Jeff Heard. They are led by the old veteran, Tom Marshall of Keith- burg, la., captain of the All-American team, who represents the Union Metallic Cartridge Company. He is the only one of last year's team with the aggregation this year. Other members of the team are Cnris Gottleib of Kansas City, representing Win- chester Repeating Arms Company; Frank C. Riele of Portland, representing Union Metallic Cartridge Company; Hip Justins of San Francisco, Coast sales manager of the Union Metallic Cartridge Company and Remington Company: William Hillis of Port- land, representing Peters Cartridge Company; Rich- ard Carlin of Portland, representing Union Metallic Cartridge Company, and D. W. King Jr., of San Francisco, a representative of a powder company. "To-day was spent in auto rides about the valley and in renewing old acquaintances. To-morrow will be spent angling on the Rogue River. "We are always glad to get to Medford," exclaimed the genial Tom Marshall to-day. "When I ordered us booked for -two days here the manager said that we must be looking for a vacation and I admitted we were. Why, we wouldn't go through here any- time without stopping and would go two days' jour- ney to spend a day here. "The city has grown since we were here and the country looks finer than ever. When I get rich and retire, I'm coming to live here. Yes. I'm shooting in my old form. Captured all the medals East, but had less luck at Goldfield and Spokane. Can't win all the time." laughed . the world's champion. "The world's champion marksmen are having the time of their lives in Medford. Since their arrival yesterday forenoon they have been kept on the jump. Auto rides through the valley and a practice shoot filled up the time yesterday afternoon. In the even- ing Edgar Hafer was host at an elaborate dinner served the visitors at his residence. At a late hour the guests, who had spent a most enjoyable evening, left to become guests at a . midnight entertainment provided by F. W. Kelley, an old friend of Captain Marshall's, and years ago a member of one of his teams in the East. "This morning the marksmen left in several autos, accompanied by many friends, for a few days' fishing on the Rogue. They leave for the south to-night. Those in the fishing party were: Thomas Marshall, C. Gottlieb, F. C. Reihl, J. D. Heard, W. Hillis, H. Justins, C. Carlin, F. W. Kelley, D. W. King, G. E. Neuber, J. E. Enyart, J. N. Teal, Mrs. En- yart. Captain Biddle and wife, H. E. Boyden and wife, Edgar Hafer, Captain A. M. Short and wife. "At the practice shoot yesterday little ffeort to show their skill was made by the visitors, who em- phasized the fact that they were on their vacation. The following scores were made: Birds. T'tl. Marshall 100 21 20 23 22—86 Riehl 100 25 23 24 24—96 Hillis 100 21 24 25 23—93 Gottlieb 100 25 24 24 24—97 Heard 100 19 22 21 18—80 Justins 100 19 22 25 23—89 Carlin 100 19 22 25 22—88 King Jr 100 25 19 19 22—85 Enyart 100 19 21 25 23—88 Kelley 75 .. 17 14 13—44 Hip Justins had the proud distinction of shoot- ing high professional average in the third Pacific Coast Handicap at Spokane. He shot a Remington auto-loading gun and U. M. C. shells. Frank Bartos, the winner of the Preliminary Han- dicap, used U. M. C. shells. H. G. Taylor, who won general high and high amateur average, shoots a Remington gun and U. M. C. shells. An all-day shoot was held by the Morris Gun Club at its grounds in Collinsville, near Morristown, N. J., recently. Although a goodly number witnessed the shooting in the morning, many more turned out in the after- noon, and it was declared that the attendance would have undoubtedly reached a thousand if the weather had been more favorable. The great attraction was the exhibition shoot by Mrs. Butler, or "Miss Annie Oakley," as she is bet- ter known, the famous rifle shot. She began her exhibition about 2:30 and shot until 3:30. During that entire time she astonished her audience by her marvelous work and kept them wondering what feat she would next perform, and they are still exclaiming over the ease with which she accomplished the seemingly impossible. At the beginning of her exhibition a potato was held on a stick for a target. Piece by piece she chipped the potato off the stick in ten shots, and on her last shot knocked down the stick. She then shot through the ace of hearts. Her next feat was what reliable authorities con- sider as her most difficult shot. Two ordinary play- ing cards were held so as to form a cross with the edge of one literally bisecting the edge of the other. In one shot she hit the center of the cross and split each of the cards into two pieces. These feats were performed with a rifle. She then used a revolver, shooting right and left handed, with a revolver in each hand. She hit two cans in the air ten feet apart, and shot at targets in the air, hitting five out of six. Again using the rifle she shot at marbles, pennies and "22" cartridges thrown in the air. With an automatic loading rifle, a high power fire- arm, she shot a hole through a piece of one-half inch steel armour. With a shotgun she hit four balls thrown in the air by herself, and broke twenty- nine out of thirty targets, both single and double. She finished her exhibition by hitting five targets . thrown in the air at one time. Great applause greeted Mrs. Butler at the com- pletion of each feat, and she made a very favorable impression during her visit, which was one of pure friendliness to Mr. Trowbridge and the Morris Gun Club. She has just returned from Maine, where she has given twenty-five exhibitions of her prowess with the rifle. She will give another exhibition at Mont- clair on Saturday. 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 28, 1907. The thirteenth annual tournament shoot of the Washington State Sportsmen's Association has been changed from Spokane, as scheduled, and will be pulled off at Bellingham some time in the latter part of October. It was intended to hold the tourna- ment at the conclusion of the Interstate shoot, billed to take place at Spokane, September 10th to 12th, as Walla Walla had defaulted in arranging for the tournament after being awarded the honor. Spokane had only allotted one day to the State shoot, and believing it would be better to hold the meet west of the mountains, E. E. Ellis, president of the association, arranged to have the tournament go to Bellingham, as that city had announced it would add $500 to the trophies to be shot for. The following are the State trophies already provided: Individual champion gold medal, value $150, and Spokesman-Review $100 gold medal. The Belling- ham donation will be so divided that there will be a card of eight or nine even..s. The Southwestern Washington Sportsmen's As- sociation has also decided to hold a tournament at Seattle in the latter part of November, under the auspices of the Seattle Gun Club. STOCKTON SHOW. Entries for the Stockton Show will positively close next Tuesday, October 1st. The premium list shows a very liberal classification, providing a winners class for nearly every breed. The list of specials is, as was promised, far ahead of last year, and that collection of handsome spe- cials was something talked of favorably long after- wards. The list gives eighty-five fine cups, as well as several valuable trophies and a number of other acceptable prizes. This list is being added to daily, the complete inventory of specials will appear in the catalogue. As an indication of what the bench show commit- tee and club members are trying to do to bring off a successful show and satisfactory treatment for every breed, the following favorable comment has been received from a Bull Terrier fancier, and the motives which prompted the same may be accepted as the club's bid for similar commendation from the admirers of other breeds: "I have just received the premium list of the Stockton Kennel Club and it will be gratifying to all Pacific Coast Bull Terrier fanciers to note with what liberality their favorite breed has been pro- vided for in the matter of the number and value of specials. No kennel club on the Coast has ever treated the Bull Terrier as generously. While ref- erence to catalogues of Coast shows previously given finds the Bull Terrier classes were filled and the entries in point of number exceeding many other breeds, the premium lists have generally been al- ways silent on the subject of specials. It is hoped that the owners of Bull Terriers will show their appreciation of the efforts of the Stockton bench show committee in their behalf by a liberal entry. "The officers and members of the Western Bull Terrier Breeders' Association will be glad to take personal supervision of any dogs whose owners are unable to attend the show, and will see that they are carefully attended and intelligently shown. So, the fact that the owner of a good dog can not attend should be no bar to his sending his dog for competi- tion." DOINGS IN DOGDOM. A one-day show to be held at the Del Monte Hotel, near Monterey, is now talked of. Wonderland Kennels' trim Boston Terrier, Little Mother, last week whelped three fine pups (one dog) to Frisco Cinders. Vixen, Mrs. Edw. T. Mor- gan's grand young matron, whelped four puppies by Ch. Dick Dazzler last week also. One of the dog puppies is about as handsomely and evenly marked as the most ardent fancier could desire. All of the youngsters are in splendid shape and a grand lot all through. Ascot Nancy, a sister to Ch. Dick Dazzler, whelped August 15th eight puppies to Ch. Bayside Chauncey. All were very evenly marked. The nefarious work of the dog poisoner in Salinas has resulted in bringing together the owners of a number of valuable dogs who have offered a reward of $250 for the arrest and conviction of any person or persons putting out poison within the corporate limits of Salinas city. We have had requests at different times for Dalma- tians. Those of our readers who desire a puppy of this breed are referred to the announcement of Mr. Algeo, which appears in the Kennel advertisements on page 13. The Collie show at the State Fair, under the aus- pices of the California State Agricultural Society Collie Cub, had ten dogs entered that made up in quality what was lacking in numbers. Mr. Norman J. Sfev art of Monterey judged the class and made The fo, owing awards: Novj i dogs (other than sable and white) — 1 E. C. Rand's Shadeland Random Sir Jan, 2 Ann Lawrie's Gavin McNab, 3 Mrs. E. C. Rand's Random Sonny. Novice bitches (tri-color) — 2 E. C. Rand's Shade- land Random Lassie. Novice bitches (sable and white) — i E. C. Rand's Bonnie. Limit dogs (Sable and white) — 1 Wm. Ellery's Southport Stephen. Open dogs (sable and white) — 1 Wm. Ellery's Ch. Southport Philosopher. Open dogs (bred by exhibitor) — 1 Wm. Ellery's Valverde Watch. Open bitches (sable and white) — 1 Wm. Ellery's Xantippe of Moreton. Winners dogs — 1 Southport Stephen, res Valverde Watch. Winners bitches — Xantippe of Moreton, res Bonnie. Cash prizes were given for first, silver medals to second and a diploma for third by the State Agricul- tural Society. Why there should not have been a larger showing of Collies at Sacramento we can not say, possibly the "hot weather" bugbear had something to do with it. At that, there was a start and it is to be hoped that next year there will be a large entry, for here is a chance for Collie breeders and exhibitors that should not be overlooked. Mr. Wm. Bay, owner of the Frisco Kennels, had an adventure one evening last week that was most peculiar, to say the least. Arriving at his residence, in the Richmond District, aout 7:30, at which time it was quite dark, just as he stepped out of his buggy to the sidewalk, two suspicious looking char- acters emerged from the shadow of the high fence adjoining his house. Their actions were so threaten- ing (in the light of recent holdups in that section) that Bay immediately jumped into the buggy seat again and whipped up his horse to avoid what he felt sure would be an attack upon his person. An effort to find an officer to overhaul the two suspects was unsuccessful. Bay, after driving about the neigh- borhood in a futile endeavor to identify the men, finally gave up the search and went into his house. In the morning, greatly to his surprise and sorrow he found his two Irish Water Spaniels, Our Chance Jr. and Dublin, lying dead in the adjoining yard. This yard was used to keep his dogs in. The suppo- sition is that the dogs had been deliberately poisoned, so that their barking would not have interfered with the holdup, for the two fellows had taken up their hiding place where the dogs would have noticed them and given the alarm. Dublin, a very good bitch, by the way, whelped on the 9th inst. four puppies (three dogs) to The Gos- soon. The litter is a fine one. and under the present circumstances getting on nicely. The four puppies were spoken for by different purchasers before they were born. If' all's well, two will eventually be sent up to Dawson. Our Chance Jr. was a grand type of the breed. He served Ch. Rowdy Girl on September 9th. The exhibition of dogs at the Fresno County Fair, under the auspices of the newly organized Fresno Kennel Club, was a very successful feature of the fair. The number of dogs benched was, it is re- ported, about 200. Among these English Setters, Pointers, Collies, Bull Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, Fox Terriers, Bostons, Great Danes, Poodles and other small breeds showed quality and class to a degree. Mr. Phil M. Wand of San Francisco judged all breeds, and incidentally gave the Fresno sportsmen the right cue in running a bench show, this exhibi- tion being practically an impromptu affair which, for various reasons, could not have been run under A. K. C. rules — or any particular rules, for that matter. The show, under the circumstances, was enthusi- astically received and bids fair to eventually promote the being of one of the most enthusiastic and well supported kennel clubs on the Coast. A recent communication from Mrs. Thos. Murphy, proprietor of the Gabilan Kennels, Hollister, states: "As you have had no news in your valuable paper from my kennels lately, I thought I would send you a few items. I have sold a great many Setters in the past two months — sold two promising three- months'-old puppies by Ch. Buckwa-Trixie M., a bitch (Cato's Star by Cato Jr-Flora B.) to Coalinga parties. Then I just sold a litter of five dogs by Buckwa-Silver Speck. 1 have a nice litter of four, two dogs two bitches, by Tivenor-Danstone's Queen, my imported bitch. Mr. Wand and Mr. Butler have a pup from this litter. I have one dog pup by Tivenor-Fanchon, that is a good one. I have bought the bitch Nell Montez by Rod Of Furness-Ola Montez, and her dog pup by Mallwyd Montez, he by Ch. Mallwyd Bob-Zola Montez, so I have something pretty fine. Nell Montez went reserve winners to Zola Montez at Victoria, 1906, she defeated Ch. Rockline Lady Bird. I would send you an ad, but have nothing to sell. I expect to make a good showing next spring. I have registered fy kennels with the A. K. C. Nell Montez was purchased from Mr. Minor, through Mr. Palmer of Seattle." Mr. John Brown, the well known Riverside Fox Terrier fancier, has charge of Hampshire Kennels at present. A bench show at Santa Rosa, under the auspices of the Women's Improvement Club, is talked of, and if the enthusiastic intentions of the ladies interested are carried out it will be a fixture some time in October. The officers of the club are: Mrs. Chas. F. Rohrer. president; Mrs. Allison B. Ware, vice-president; Mrs. C. Louis Klopf, treasurer, and Miss Carrie Dunbar, secretary. The Utah State Fair Association's second annual bench show will be held at Salt Lake City, October 1st to 4th, inclusive. Mr. James Cole of Kansas City will judge all breeds. Mr. F. L. Hansing is the show secretary and superintendent. Mr. Irving C. Ackerman recently added to his Hum- berstone Kennels 'the excellent Fox Terrier Sabine Rasper, which he acquired from the Hampshire Ken- nels of Los Angeles. Ascot Kennels' Boston Terrier Endcliffe Dorothy recently died in whelping a litter of puppies. Mr. W. F. Weiss of the Mission Drug Store, Six- teenth and Howard streets, has just purchased from the Nairod Kennels of Richmond, L. I., owned by Mr. John H. Dorian, well known in San Francisco as the former vice-president of the California Cocker Club, a remarkably fine English Bulldog puppy by the well known Nairod Kennels' winner. Young Ma- homet. This youngster, like his sire and grandsire, is a cloddy little white fellow of the cart-horse type, with dark head markings, and is said to be a splen- did specimen all over for so young a puppy, with the shortest of Bulldog faces, good skull, perfect rose ears, splendid front, short cobby body, great bone and quite low to the ground. He is more than usu- ally massive in bone and general makeup, and should certainly be heard from if he continues to develop on the lines he started with. His dam is more than usually well bred, being the familiarly known Miss Hurdle, dam of Nairod's Pluto and grand-daughter of that pillar of the stud book, Don Cervantes, full brother to Ch. Galtee More and Primula. Other names in her pedigree are Ch. Don Salano, Don Pedro, King Lud and Pathfinder. In fact, this puppy is one of the best bred youngsters ever produced in America, as he inherits also, through his noted sire, the blood of Ch. Mahomet, His Lordship, Ruling Pas- sion, Rodney Stone, Nuthurst Doctor, Ivel Doctor, Primula, Prince Albert, Boomerang, Harper, British Monarch and King Orrey. It will be seen here that this is a most unprecedented combination of grand blood lines, and this newcomer to this Coast is claimed to be a most worthy and promising scion of his breeding. The unusual number of bears in the vicinity of Downieville has so excited the hunters of this sec- tion that parties are daily scouring the woods on the lookout for big game. Within the past week three large bears have been killed there. George King caught a large cinnamon bear in a trap not far from Goodyear's bar, and is keeping it in captiv- ity hoping that he may dispose of it to some menag- erie. E. Deal killed two in Secret canyon, and thus made good his . reputation as a bear hunter. Some of the hunters and sports in Downieville are talking of holding a great bear campstew, and invit- ing everyone that can attend. Trinity county board of supervisers passed an ord- inance recently offering a bounty of $2 for coyotes and $5 for cougar. The requirements are that the claimant for bounty furnish the entire hide of the animal and that the bone in one leg up to the first joint be left in place. After the officials have passed on the hide, the bone will be removed and returned to the owner. The scalp bounty ordinance was passed owing to the demand of hunters and sports- men who claim aiat the wild game, especially deer, are being killed in great numbers by coyotes and panthers. The Sutter County Gun Club at a recent meeting held in Yuba City, elected for the ensuing year the following board of directors: A. H. Hewitt, J. W. Ashley, E. B. Starr, and C R. Boyd. Extensive improvements will be made at the club preserve, located near West Butte. This shooting ground is considered one of the best in the Sutter basin. Tuolumne now has a gun club composed of the following membership: John Bates, president and general manager; J. J. Gibbs, secretary and trea- surer; J. O. Bigelow, Robert Holland, Richard Miller, Dr. J. T. Christian, James Daly, Frank Smith, H. V. Pettey, Al Sperry, Harold Boquist, Frank Summers, L. M. Cody, G. J. Abbott, J. R. Prince, George Para- dis, R. J. White, B. J. Deming and Fred Stokes. Doves will be extinct in a few years in the San Gabriel valley unless the birds are given better pro- tection from hunters, according to W. Scott Way, a well known official of the State Audubon Society. Mr. Way says that the open season, which began July 15, gives sportsmen too easy a chance at young birds, which are just off the nest, and in conse- quence he regards their killing at that season as nothing more than mere slaughter. He suggests that the open season should not begin until Septem- ber 15, and says that it would make no difference how long it was permitted to run. so long as it was closed again before breeding soascn. Saturday, September 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 DEVELOPING A TYPE OF HORSE. (Arthur Chapman in the American Review of Reviews.) One of the most interesting and far-reaching ex- periments being conducted by the United States Government is the development of a national horse — an equine type that will be recognized as distinct- ively American. Horse breeders of the "United States are spending millions of dollars annually on imported breeds, yet this expense must increase, rather than dimin- ish, under present conditions, for the reason that no foreign breed of horse has been found that will not deteriorate when taken from its home environ- ment. It has become recognized that the only solu- tion of the problem is the development of a national type of horse — a type that will thrive and improve under American environment, just as the English hackney, the Percheron and the Arabian horse all improve in their natural surroundings. The trotting horse is the only equine type that can be called national to-day. The farmer, the merchant, the professional man and the man of leisure constitute the market. The price for carri- age horses ranges from $200 for the common types up to fabulous sums that men of means are glad to pay for the most highly developed, finished and trained individuals. But while the demand is so general, the supply is practically exhausted. Con- stant importation does not solve the problem, be- cause of the rapid deterioration of the descendants of imported horses. The only remedy is the devel- opment of a national carriage horse, and it is with this purpose in view that the Government has es- tablished a horse-breeding station at Fort Collins, Colo., where the first steps in this experiment in evolution have been taken. Colorado Climate. In locating the national horse breeding station in Colorado, the experts in charge of this experi- mental work took cognizance of the advantages offered in the altitude and climate of the Rocky Mountain region. Fort Collins is located about fifty miles north of Denver, a few miles east of the Rocky Mountain foothills. On these high plains the tiny three-toed horse, whose remains were found by the Whitney scientific expedition roamed in pre- historic ages. On these wonderful uplands, approxi- mately a mile above sea level, everything tends to the production of a perfect horse. Sound bones and hoofs, great lung power and good size are most desired in a horse. The bone of the na- tive Colorado horse is as dense as a piece of ivory. The dry atmosphere develops a hoof so solid that a native horse can travel miles over the rockiest country and suffer no inconvenience from lack of shoes. The high altitude develops heart and lung power that gives the Colorado horse wind and cour- age to make a hundred miles a day and repeat the performance the next day without injury. The cli- matic conditions and pure air and water are ap- parently conducive to speedy growth, while the na- tive grasses, sun-cured on the plain, have always been considered the finest feed for any kind of live stock. Wyoming, Montana, Utah and the Dakotas are also admirable breeding grounds for sturdy horses. The wonderful feats of endurance performed by pony-express riders and Government scouts and soldiers in the West would not have been possible had not the tireless Western horses been available. The Western cow pony to-day is the most active, hardy and courageous animal in the world, and can stand more hard work on less feed and less care than any other type of equine, all due no doubt to the ideal conditions of climate and atmosphere offered by the Western States. Origin of Plan. The man who conceived the idea of developing the typical American horse under such ideal natural conditions is Eugene H. Grubb, a veteran stock grower of Carbondale, Col. Mr. Grubb had ob- served how inferior native stock thrived in Colorado — how the "scrubbiest cow pony became a veritable equine dynamo amid such ideal surroundings — and he conceived the idea of developing a pure blooded native horse of a higher type than the Rocky Moun- tain States had ever known, and from this founda- tion stock developing a carriage horse that would be recognied as a national type. Mr. Grubb laid his idea before W. L. Carlyle, State Agricultural College, formerly of the University of Wisconsin. Professor Carlyle is one of the most noted live stock educational experimenters in the United States. He recognized the feasibility of Mr. Grubb's plan, and shortly after the assembling of Congress in 1903 those enthusiasts went to Washington and laid their plan before Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, who was immediately enlisted in its behalf. When the matter was laid before Congress hardly a dissenting voice was heard and a substantial ap- propriation was readily secured. This appropriation will no doubt be increased annually as the horse- breeding experiment grows in scope. After securing the Government appropriation for carrying on the work, and locating the experiment station at Fort Collins, where the State of Colorado tendered the use of its buildings and equipment, a commission was appointed to select the foundation stock of the American carriage horse for the future. This commission consisted of Prof. Carlyle, Prof. C. F. Curtiss, of Iowa State College, and Dr. Salmon, chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry at Washing- ton. This commission was assisted by G. M. Rommel, of the Bureau of Animal Industry; M. H. Tichenor, of Chicago, and Mr. Grubb, of Colorado. In the Government stud it was decided to make use of those families of American-bred trotters specially noted for quality, size, style, action and substance, rather than speed. The progeny of such famous sires as Red Wilkes, Morgan, Messenger, Onward. Harrison Chief and Almont, bred to mares with a large proportion of old Morgan blood, should be- come the basis of the new strain. The work of se- lection required the greatest skill, since the Morgan stock in America at present has degenerated, through lack of care in breeding, into small, pony- like horses, lacking in action, ill-formed as to limbs and feet, and possessed of hereditary unsoundness. In fact the original Morgan type, from which so many of our families of trotters received their en- durance, strength and well-rounded proportions, is practically extinct. It is believed, however, that a sufficient number of great individuals remain to serve as a connecting link between the old and new type, and it was the collecting of the best of these individuals that occupied the attention of the purchasing commission. Foundation Stock. After several months thirty-five mares were col- lected from seven States and were passed upon by the purchasing commission. There were representa- tive animals from the farms of the most famous breeders in Wyoming, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and other States, and from this most remarkable assembly fourteen mares were finally selected by the commission and pur- chased at greatly reduced prices. In addition three notable donations were made by W. C. Brown and Col. Fred Pabst of Chicago, and Judge William Moore of New York City. Even greater care was evidenced when it came to selecting the stallion to be placed at the head of the Government stud. After the commission had examined worthy animals from all parts of the country, unanimous choice finally settled on Carmon, bred by Norman J. Coleman of St. Louis, and owned by Thomas W. Lawson of Boston. It is not inappro- priate that the first Government stallion should have been bred by the first Secretary of Agriculture. Carmon was purchased early in life by Thomas W. Lawson for his famous coach four. He stands sixteen hands high, weighs 1,340 pounds, and is a glossy bronze bay in color, with black points. He is ten years old, and his grace and beauty and good qualities of disposition are the admiration of all visitors from every part of the world who inspect the foundation stock at the Government stud. Carmon, when owned by Mr. Lawson, was known as Glorious Thunder Cloud. His stallion mate, Glorious Red Cloud, Mr. Lawson has refused to sell at any price, keeping him for the head of his stock farm, Dreamwold. It was only his deep in- terest in the Government breeding scheme that in- duced Mr. Lawson to part with Carmon. The four- horse stallion team, in which Carmon figured, cost Mr. Lawson $30,000. This was the record price for a coach four until Mr. Alfred Vanderbilt paid a larger sum for his celebrated coach four, Rustling Silk, Full Dress, Sweet Marie and Polly Prim. Owing to the fact that Carmon was used so long for driving purposes he has left few offspring, and these from mediocre mares. Consequently he has not been thoroughly proven as a sire of carriage horses of high type, but the progeny at the Fort Collins Station seem to have all the qualities that the most exacting can demand, and have so far borne out the judgment of the purchasing commis- sion. Carmon's show ring career is unsurpassed by any other American horse, as he has been success- fully exhibited as a stallion in breeding classes, in a coach four, and in a pair. The Type. In developing the ideal carriage horse there is no thought of demanding absolute uniformity in the foundation stock. There is a variety of road vehicles and a consequent variety of individual taste, so there must be variation in color, size and temperament where the horse is concerned. But there should be uniformity in conformation, style, quality and finish, thus establishing a marked type, at the same time keeping in mind the varying de- mands of the gig, runabout, brougham, landau and country carriage. In order to ascertain what the commission had in view when it purchased the foundation stock at Fort Collins, it is not amiss to take a look at five or six of the mares that seem to conform most closely to the type desired. Martha Washington is probably the finest type of heavy carriage horse. She is burnt chestnut in color, with fine, long, clean-cut head and neck, short, strong back, long, full and well rounded quarters, sloping shoulders, with high, frictionless and graceful action. Virginia is considered the finest type of carriage mare in America to-day. She is from the stables of Judge Moore, and has faultless style, finish and substance. She is capable of taking a carriage twelve miles an hour with an endurance that will cover sixty miles a day without lagging or showing signs of weariness. In this mare is found in perfection one of the points so noticeably lacking in American trotter families, and so essential in a carriage horse — the perfect stifle and hock action character- istic of the English hackney. Kentucky Belle is seal brown, resembling Martha Washington in graceful neck and carriage, being similar also in action, with slightly more finish. Wisconsin Queen is a beautiful bay, with short limbs, ezceptionally fine head, neck and shoulders, combining massiveness with quality and speed. She has been shown successfully as a single, as one of a pair, and as one of four in a coach. Illinois Beauty, donated by W. F. Brown of the Vanderbilt system, is a striking black, with great finish, and is of the road and runabout type, pos- sessing grace and beauty of action. Colorado Countess was successfully shown at Madison Square Garden in New York. She is from the ranch of George D. Rainsford of Wyoming, and her lung and heart power, and quality of bone and hoof, taken with her wonderful endurance, bear out all that has been claimed for the Rocky Mountain country as the natural breeding place for perfect horse flesh. Four of Mr. Rainsford's remarkable mares were purchased at half their market value, and those interested in the Government experiment feel that no better foundation stock could have been secured in any quarter of the country. Mr. Rains- ford has been for many years a student of condi- tions, feeds and breeds throughout Europe and America, and has devoted his life to the breeding of an ideal type of American horse, his personal work in this regard having done much to point the way for the Government's larger experiment. Wide Commendation. President Roosevelt, William Jennings Bryan and other noted Americans have expressed the keenest personal interest in the experiment at Fort Collins. Words of commendation have come from noted Eu- ropean horse breeders. John F. Riggs, one of Eng- land's most noted breeders, after visiting the Gov- ernment stud at Fort Collins, said: "You Yankees have made a splendid start, and I have no criticism to offer. Your mares are of our hackney type, but I must confess that they are su- perior in that they have speed. The product of these animals should be far superior to the Ameri- can trotter and the English hackney, in that they will combine speed and form.'J There are about twenty colts at the experiment station, and while all of them do not exhibit the qualities that will lead to their retention in the Government stud, there are enough admirable types to enable the experts in charge of the work to be- gin the process of selection. Through this con- stant selection of the best specimens will come the evolution of a National type of horse, maintaining all the best of the old Morgan characteristics, with other good qualities that even the Morgan horses did not possess. Under the Colorado contract a Gov- ernment stud book is to be established and Govern- ment records kept. In a few years, when the ex- periment has made progress that will allow of dis- tribution, the product of the Government stud will be distributed among the various States — probably being stationed at the agricultural colleges — where scientific breeding will be carried on. In this way the American carriage horse will be distributed throughout the country, and in one of two genera- tions it will have a marked effect on American live stock. Under such careful and scientific direction the type will grow better and more distinctive as the experiment advances. Eventually, also, the business tide will turn, and, instead of being a horse importing nation, America will become a na- tion of horse exporters. Proper Government Work. It is fitting that the Government should carry on this important work, for the reason that it cannot be trusted to individuals to complete. There are few families of horse breeders in this country. In England, under the constant encouragement of the aristocracy, through cups, medals and money prizes, there has sprung up a tye of men unique in the live stock industry. The Bakewells, the Booths, the Torrs and the Bates' and Cruikshanks have been stock breeders for generations. From father to son the sole idea is to carry on this one business and to perfect the breeds with which the family name has become associated. But in America the son seldom follows the business in which the father has won success. Oe must strike out into new fields. Conse- quently there is little hope of developing the highest type of live stock in this country through con- tinued personal application. It is a matter of neces- sity for the Government to enter the field, if Amer- ica is to gain supremacy in the breeding world. Nor is Government encouragement of breeding anything new. In 1897 the Austrian Ministry ex- pended $S50,000 for the encouragement of horse breeding. This sum was granted for State studs, stallion depots and the purchasing of new stock from private owners. The Government at Hanover recently appropriated $750,000 for a horse breeding plant, with an annual maintenance fund of $150,000. Japan has awakened to the importance of the sub- ject and appropriated $500,000 for live stock breed- ing experiments. The Governments that have en- couraged live stock breeding, until distinctive na- tional types have been developed, have received many times their direct expenditures in the ex- porting business that has resulted. But the chief satisfaction comes in having aided a people in de- veloping the highest and most satisfactory types of domestic animals, like the perfect carriage horse which the scientifically planned experiments at Fort Collins seem certain to give us. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 2S, 1907. MR. BURBANK SPEAKS ON SMOOTH CACTI. Mr. Luther Burbank of Santa Rosa attended the National Irrigation Con- gress by special invitation and re- ceived an ovation of honor and in- terest from the immense concourse. After urging he spoke informally as indicated by the following outline of his talk : In my work I have something over five thousand species and varieties of plants in training for improvement, but I can only speak of one of them now. I will take cactus. You probably know that one-third of the land surface of this whole earth is perfectly desert. Nearly the whole of Australia, except a narrow rim around the coast, has been found to be almost useless for any purpose, except sheep raising, and even that is not protable because there is once in a while a year when one-half of the sheep die, and it is something the same wherever stock has b&en grown in semi-arid districts. The cactus which was introduced into Australia and South Africa was the worst they could possibly intro- duce. It was introduced probably for an ornament on account of the thorns. It has taken possession of Australia and South Africa. It is very destruc- tive to sheep districts. Very often the spicules get into the eyes of the sheep and destroy their sight, and it costs more than the land is worth to get rid of it, where that cactus once got hold of the land. Fifteen years ago I was examining and studying forage plants for dry regions, to see what improvement could be made upon them, and it struck me that the cactus, if the thorns could betaken off, would be one of the best, of all the plants for desert culture. I have gathered all the cactus of all kinds — those which would even grow in Alaska, because I wanted some of the hardy blood. I have gathered them from the best that I could find by collectors in South Africa and Mexico, and I gathered them from North Africa, where the cactus has been somewhat cultivated for the use of camels. This is a partially thorn- less variety. There are two or three others. I found by raising them by seed that ninety-nine out of a hundred would be thorny. A few more were only partially thorny, they had not yet acquired the habit of leaving off the thorns, but once in a while one would be found among thousands that would have less thorns than even the parents. Taking that one and raising thousands and thousands of seedlings I have produced some that are absolutely thornless. The Common or opuntia cactus is hardier than the blue gum; just a little hardier than 4he blue gum — but there are other species of cactus grown in Labrador. One species grows in North Dakota and Idaho, and that is able to stand the climate of Alaska. I wished to get a cactus that would produce a great amount of nourish- ment; of course my first object was to get a thornless kind. Then, next was to get an individual which would produce a great weight of forage to the acre. That has been very well accomplished. I have a cactus which when set out three feet apart one way, by six the other, will produce 200 tons of food per acre. Now, for beets, carrots, turnips, and cabbage, and almost anything cultivated in the soil, 20 tons is a good crop. Some of the older cactus will produce about 100 tons. Cactus is not as nutritious as beets, there is more water in it. By analysis some cacti produce 2 5-10 per cent starch , while others produce five- tenths of one per cent, so you can see there js a great individuality in the nutritious quality of cactus as well as productiveness. My object is to combine great pro- ductiveness with great nutrition, and then my opinion is that the cactus will be the most important plant that there s on earth to-day for arid re- gions, and I have not the least doubt :f thiii I have taken the wild Colo- rado cactus, planted them thickly in a small bed and given them no water; and planted four or five of my improv- ed cactus in the same bed, and the improved cactus starved the others almost to death. With the same treat- ment they will grow three or four feet in height and be in perfect vigor and often weigh two to seven pounds each, while the Colorado wild cactus, which you would think was as hardy as anything possible, would be drying up for want or moisture. That can be seen on my place to-day. The ability of the improved cacti to root deeper, for their greater in- dividual growth, gives them the oppor- tunity to strike deeper and take the moisture up, while the common wild cactus cannot reach it. so it starv&s to death. Every animal that eats vegetation of any kind is very fond of the cactus, and probably for that very reason it has thorns. Otherwise it would have been either out of existence or it would have taken some other means to protect itself. All the cacti, as far as I know, which do not have thorns, have a very bitter juice, and are not suitable for food for any ani- mal, and those which have the worst thorns are the most nutritious and the most useful. But I have secured thornless cacti which are sweet and acceptable to stock. Cows and other animals relish cactus and when accustomed to it prefer it to other forage plant. The cactus produces very good milk, and is used in the Hawaiian islands and North Africa for that purpose ex- tensively. If people only knew what cactus was, and knew what the varieties are capable of, I am perfectly sure they would say it is the greatest thing that has ever been produced from the soil naturally. It has always been the reclaimer of the desert. A Delegate — I want to ask Mr. Bur- bank one question; Is there a secret connected with his production of forms of plant life; if so, shall the secret die with Mr. Burbank? Mr. Burbank — I never had a sec- ret in my business in my life. It is free and open to anybody at any time. I will state this — I have so many visitors, over 6,000 every year — that I cannot spend more than one minute — some times not that — with each of them. — Rural Press. o THE DEMAND FOR GOOD STOCK. The demand for good stock is in- creasing, is the casual remark from the breeder, the dealer and the fan- cier. This, in a measure, can be sub- stantiated by the increased number of breeders of pure-bred stock, says Twentieth Century Farmer. But there is a disposition by many stock raisers to cross-breed their pure-breds, thus there is constantly going on a dispo- sition to tear down what the pure- bred breeders are striving to build up. There are farmers and stock raisers in all communities ready to tell what they did in cross-breeding Poland Chinas and Berkshire, or Shorthorns and Galloways; that the cross-bred animal of these crosses is far ahead of t-ne pure-breds of either breed used in making the crocs. They recom- mend the cross and advocate it Some of the agricultural colleges are doing the same thing; trying their best to encourage a disbelief in the pure-bred animals. They call it an experiment and only designed to show what the results of such crosses will do. But did you ever notice that in each case the animal is pushed to the limit to prove the advantage of such a cross? There is no effort made to discredit such a cross by letting it be surpassed by the pure-bred. There is merit in pure breeding, in pure-bred animals, and in the effort to build up the advance quality in these animals. It is being done each year, the standard is getting higher with the really meritorious breeders. How is it with the cross-bred breed- er? What has he to show? Where are his results? Has he got a fixed type or animal produced from his crosses that is creditable or that he is proud to own, or has he been spending his time and efforts in pro- ducing scrubs? When a breeder or fancier becomes an experimenter, gets a beef idea and a dairy idea into his head at the same time, and to such an extent that he is persuaded to cross a beef breed and a dairy breed Oi cattle in order to secure a beter individual or a better combination, he is only lend- ing himself and his efforts to tne cre- ation of scrubs. It is not necessary that one have a scrub to produce a scrub. This can be done readily by using pure-breds of a-fferent breeds, and the greater the divergence in the type and char- acter of the breeds used, the better and quicker the foundation is laid for scrub breeding. It is the cross-breed- ing experimentation that is responsi- ble for the present day scrub and the holding back of a more rapid improv- me.nt in the general stock of the country. The agricultural college, of course, has some scientific problem of here- dity that it is trying to solve and this is sometimes given as an apology for its experiments in cross-breeding of the pure-breds. The general tendency however points to the discovery of a possible exception of superior merit in beef production, such as the blue- rran steer Challenger and his full brother, Challenger 2d. There have been many great steers of full bloods and distinct high grades created since the days of the Challengers. But there has been no uniform success in the creation of Challengers. The ef- fort, however, hr.s resulted in adding to the tendency in creation of the great army of scrubs that is sure to follow cross-breeding experiments. — The Horseman and Stockman. LITTLE TALK ABOUT EGGS. There is no article of diet of animal origin more commonly eaten in all countries, or served in a greater vari- ety of ways, than eggs, says Farmer Orff, in his Farm and Poultry' Review. On an average, a hen's egg is 2.27 inches in length, 1.27 inches in dia- meter and weighs about eight eggs to the pound. The shells of hens' eggs constitute about 11 per cent., the yolk 32 per cent., and the white 57 per cent of the total weight. Hens' eggs with dark shells are richer than those with white shells. Cabbage is beter than clover for laying hens. Onions fed to hens will be noticed in the eggs. In Boston, Mass., brown shelled eggs bring the highest price; in New York white shelled eggs. The Partridge Cochin, Dark Brah- mas. Black Langshans, Wyandottes and Barred Plymouth Rocks lay brown-shelled eggs. The white-shell- ad eggs are laid by Brown Leghorns, Buff Leghorns, White and Black Min- orcas — but all are alike as regards composition. If your eggs show a pale-colored yolk, your grain food ration is de- ficient. Eggs contain a small amount of hydrogen sulphide. This occounts for the blackening of silver forks and spoons. A raw egg is the most di- gestible. Hard boiled and fried eggs require eight hours for digestion — ■ soft boiled, six and a half. Eggs furnish 3 per cent, of the total food used per man per day. Eggs at 25 cents a dozen are cheaper than meat. The average person does not eat more than two eggs at a meal. The reason for the popularity of the egg in the household is that it requires less time for cooking than most common foods. If fresh laid eggs are put in cold storage at a temperature of 34 de- grees, Fahrenheit, very little change will take place in them. -Eggs var- nished with vaseline, preserved in lime water or a solution of water glass, will keep well. Before 1917 eggs will be marketed and sold by weight. An egg substitute is being manufac- tured from skim-milk. There is no possible danger from eating eggs — over indulgence, how- ever, will produce bad effects. The United States produces about eight hundred and twenty million dozen of eggs annually, or about thir- teen dozen for each inhabitant — the total value being one hundred and fortv-four million dollars. Warranted to Give Satisfaction. Gombaulf's Gaustic 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 lamenesB 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. Every bottle of Caustic Balsam sold is ■Warranted to rive satisfaction. Priee 81,50 per bottle. SoIU by druggists, or sent by ex- press, charges paid, with full directions for its use. CJTSend for descriptive circulars, testimonials, etc. Address - The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, 0. OK SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. You may start an account in this Bank with any amount you wish over $1.00. Send check, money order, express order or by registered letter and by re- turn mail you will receive your bank book. We pay 4 per cent interest and compound it twice a year — on June 30 and Decem- ber 31. Capital and Surplus Over 33,000,000. Total Assets Over $12,000,000. Send for Booklet "D." on Banking- by Mail. CALIFORNIA SAFE DEPOSIT ANDTRUSTCOMPANY California »"> Montgomery Sts. SAN FRANCISCO, California. STALLION CARDS Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGREES TABULATED Giving Performances of tie get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. You Can't Cut Out A BOG SPAVIN or THOEOUGHPIN, but ABSP RBINE A farmer near Elgin, 111., writes that he fattens sis-months-old pigs at an average cost of $1.50. He gets slops from Elgin hotels and boarding houses free for the hauling. will clean them off, and yon work the horse same time. Does not blister or remove the hair. Will tell you more it you write. jK.OO per bottle, deliverea. Book 4-C free. , , , .ABSORBrXE, JR.. for mankind, gl.iMl bottle. Cures Varicose Veins, vari- cocele. Hydrocele, Ruptured Muscles or Ligament's. Enlarged Glands, Allays Pain. Genuine nifd. only by "N W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield, Mass. For Sale bv— Langley & Michaels, San Fran- cisco, Ca!.;' Woodward, Clark & Co., Portland, Ore.; F. W. Braun Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Western Whosesale Drug Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Kirk, Gearv & Co., Sacramento, Cal.; Pacific Drug Co., Seattle. Wash.: Spokane Drug Co., Spokane, Wash. Saturday, September 2S, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 »tfjP^ Registered ET.B. Patent Office *»^^«» SPAVIN CURE Don't think you are experimenting, write, read what it has accomplished for others; it will positively do the same for you. THE D. W. PINGREE LUMBER CO., Lawrence, Mass. Troy Chemical Co., Bingham ton, N. T. Gentlemen: I had a fast pacer lame in nigh hind leg. I had two "Veterin- arians and tried various remedies. Used Save-the-Horse Spavin Cure and the horse never again took a lame step, and it caused the enlargements to disappear. The firm of which I am Treasurer had a valuable horse that developed a ring- bone and he became very lame. We applied Save-the-Horse Spavin Cure and we have worked the horse every day since without his being lame. Save- the-Horse is a great discovery. P. B. DAVIS, Treas. The D. W. P. Co. Cofteyville, Kan., July 10, 1907. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Gentlemen: "We are selling consider- able "Save-the-Horse," which is giving good satisfaction. I write to find out if we can do any better on price by buying in quantity. NICHOLS DRUG CO. Our guarantee is not mere words, mind you, but a signed contract; made absolutely legally binding to protect purchaser to treat any case named in the document. "Save-the-Horse" permanently cures Spavin, Ringbone (except low Ringbone) Curb, Thoroughpin, Splint, Shoe Boil, Wind Puff, Injured Tendons, and all lameness without scar or loss of hair. Horse may work as usual. $5.00 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, and letters from bankers, business men and breeders the world over. 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. JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. 4 * 4 Agents, and Corres- y * Breeder and Sportsman 4 in every town on the 9 4 Pacific Coast. ' 4 * THE HORSEMAN'S HANDBOOK contents: Cm AND MANAGEMENT OF STALLIONS-The Stall-Pad- dock —Food— Diseases— Exercise— Grooming —Serving Mares— Amount of Service. CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF BROOD MARES— Getting mares in foal— Care during Pregnancy— Abortion- Foaling -Time When Mare Is Due— In Season Again— Weaning Colt— Period of Gestation Table. BREAKING AND DEVELOPING OF COLTS— Care of Colt— Ed- ucating— Feeding— Care of Growing Feet- Breaking to Drive— Developing, Shoeing and Booting. MANAGEMENT OF CAMPAIGNIRS— How to Keep the Race Horse in Condition and Keyed Up for a Race. CARE OF THE FEET— Booting and Shoeing— Bonner's and Berry's Views. IAREOFTHE HORSE IN SICKNESS— Some Brief, Simple Rules and Remedies. 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SAN FRANCISCO, CAU John Barduhn, formerly of the Thurlow Block John Kavanagh, formerly of the Palace Hotel Kavanagh & Barduhn Merchant Tailors 1124 Golden Gate Avenue, Between Buchanan and "Webster Sts., San Francisco, Cal. FOB, SALE. The standard bred trotting stallion, Potrero 19963, three-year-old record 2 \21. Potrero is a grand individual in every respect. Color dark bay, stands 16^ hands high, weighs 1,300 pounds, and is a very sure foal getter. For price and further particulars, address C. A. WALKER, Concord, Cal. Oregon's Famous CHINA PHEASANTS, For game or ornamental purposes now ready for Pall delivery in any quantity. Also Golden and English Pheasants, Quail, etc. Write at once for prices. SIMPSON'S PHEASANT FARM, Box K, Corvallis, Oregon. GOOD STALLION FOB SALB. Young Monterey 2:21, pacing. Can show two minute speed when in condi- tion. Is sound, bay in color, sure foal getter, eight years old. Is sire of Bay Monty, three-year-old record 2:23 on half-mile track. All his colts show speed and are good size. Young Mon- terey is by Monterey 2:09%, first dam by Waldstein, second dam by Grand Moor, third dam by Norfolk. For price apply to S. COMISTO, Ferndale, Cal. IMPORTED HACKNBY STALLIONS At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER, West Orange, N. J BTJBBBBOID BOOFING Weather Proof, Acid Proof, Fire Re- sisting. BONBSTBLL, BICHABDSON ft CO., 473-485 Sixth St.. San Francisco, Cal. Fred Mast Successor to Zlbbell & Son THE AVENUE STABLE. 672-680 11th Ave., one block north 01 Chutes. A nice line of New Livery; Larg-e, Clean Bos 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 sa'° "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. f SAVE 208 SHAVES $10.80 a year. Also save the razor, your face, time and temper by using "3 in One* on the blade. keeps the blade keen and clean, by prevent- ing surface rusting which is caused by moisture from the lather. Write for free sample and special "razor saver" circular. Why not know the truth ? G. W. ''.»■, COLE COMPANY, 102 New St. ™ ! New York City. CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — in — HALFTONES AND LINE ENGRAVING Artistic Designing1. 141 Valencia St. San Francisco 1 At the |f Tongues End STOCK GET JUST ENOUGH AT THE RIGHT TIME. C0MPRE55ED PURE-5ALT BRICK5. AND PATENT FEEDER! "■ No wdste.no neglect all convenience. Yourdtilerhasit Write us for the booh. BELMONT STABLE SUPPLY CO. PATENTEES MANUFACTURERS Broohlyn, IN.V. THE NEXT BIG SHOW Stockton Kennel Club y THIRD ANNUAL BENCH SHOW STOCKTON PAVILION October 14, 15, 16, 1907 For Premium List, Entry Blanks, Etc., Address A. M. BARNETT, Secretary, Box 243, Stockton, Cal. HORSES WANTED. A Facer that goes without hobbles. Must be sound, well broken, good lock- ing and able to beat 2:30. A Trotter, good gaited, sound, well broken, stylish, good action. Prices must be reasonable. Address full par- ticulars and where horse can be seen, D. A. C., Care Breeder and Sportsman, G16 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. FOR SALE. Registered Fercherons. Mare Dorathy 40873, foaled May, 1900, $S00. Mare Inez 40874, foaled June, 1903, $500. Both bred to Nogent 41331 (48917). Bay colt Pierre 51134, foaled May, 1906, dam Dorathy 489S73, sire Nogent 41331 (48917), $400. All broken to harness. If all taken by one person, $1,500. Can be seen near Lakeport. Lake Co., Cal. WM. B. COL- LIER, 312 Eightn St., S. F., Cal. FOR SALE Thoroughbred Coach Puppies Six weeks old and Beauties. GEO. T. ALGEO, Irvington, Cal. . Bloodhound Puppies For Sale By Spokane ex Glen Tana Elizabeth, both blue ribbon winners and trained man trailers. Address T. S. GRIFFITH, Glen Tana Collie Kennels, Spokane, "Wash. FOR SALE. Bay Colt by Kinney Lou 2:07-^4, Dam Flora M. 2:16Mj by Richard's Elector. Foaled January 5, 1907. For particulars address, NED DENNIS, Crocker Bldg., San Francisco. GOOD ONES FOB SALE. A number of good mares, geldings, colts and fillies by such sires as McKin- ney, Searchlight, Lecco, James Madison, Daedalion, Morengo King and Bonnie McKinney. Good individuals, all kind and gentle. For further information and to see the horses apply to H. BUSING, Bace Track, Alameda, Cal. WANTED — BROODMARES. The undersigned wishes to purchase a few high-class trotting-bred broodmares and drivers. Parties having same for sale should give full particulars, with accurate description and lowest price. Address FKAITK E. ALLEY, Roseburg", Oregon. FIRST ANNUAL HORSE SHOW TO BE GIVEN BY THE /. PORTLAND HUNT CLUB .'. AT THE Lewis and Clark Fair Grounds, Portland, Or. November 7, 8 and 9, 1907 Large Arena Prizes for Horses of All Kinds Mules and Jacks Entries Close October 20, 1907 Free Stabling for Out-of-Town Exhibitors For Preliminary Classification Entry Blanks and Further Information Address PORTLAND HUNT CLUB 229 Lumber Exchange Building, Portland, Oregon 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,* Prea., 1001-1003 E. 14th St., Oakland, Cal. 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 28, 1907. . . . PETERS AMMUNITION . . . —VICTORIOUS IN— America's Greatest Rifle Matches CAMP PERRY, OHIO, AUGUST 19-24: Won First in Eighteen Matches; Third in Twenty Matches: Second in Twenty-one Matches: Fourth in Eighteen Matches. Used by First and Second Winning Teams — both from Ohio — in the HERRICK TROPHY MATCH, in a field of thirty-eight Picked Teams, representing all the various branches of the United States Service and sixteen States. Of the 100 Experts contesting for places on the PALMA TEAM (to compete in the International Match Sept. 7th) SEVEN of the successful TWELVE used Peters .30 Government Cartridges THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY NEW YORK: 98 Chambers St. T. H. Keller, Mgr. CINCINNATI. NEW ORLEANS: 321 Magazine St. J. W. Osborne, Mgr. The HUNTER ONE-TRIGGER WON THE GRAND AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. The contest was open to the world. Ask for our new Art Catalogue in colors. THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Fulton, N. Y. McMurray - McMurray McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, McMurray - McMurray 531 Valencia St., San Francisco, CaL | Sales Agent for California. WE FOOL THE SUN The ROSS McMAHON Awning and Tent Co. * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. * •:• •:• •:• * § * * Camping Outfits for Hunting * and Fishing Trips. 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. I * * Phone Temporary 2030. Four more in 2:15 have already been credited this season to ',McKINNEY,' 2:11% Making his -wonderful list still more remarkable. S "fflfiSSSLBM Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. ANOTHER INTERSTATE AS- SOCIATION HANDICAP WON "WITH PARKER GUN Tom Graham, with a score of 99 out of 100, shooting the PARKER GUN from the 19-yard mark, won the Western Handicap at Denver. August 21, 1907, and the second amateur average for the two davs" shooting at Denver was won bv Mr. H. R. Bonser, with the PARKER GUN, score Of 3S7 out of 400. The Southern. Eastern and Western Handicaps have all been won by the PARKER GUN. and the greatest event of the season so far, the Professional Championship of the United States, was won by the PARKER GUN. and the second place in this same great event was won by the PARKER GUN. Send for Catalogue. N. Y. Salesrooms, 32 Warren St. PARKER BROS., - 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. JAMES A. GROVE (R. R. Syer. 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 for the M. and M. and C. of C. Stakes Developed. Patronage and Correspondence Solicited. LAWRENCE STOCK FARM, Lawrence, Santa Clara Co., Cal. CAMPBELL'S EMOLLIC IODOFORM GALL REMEDY For GALL BACKS and SHOULDERS. CRUPPER SORES and SADDLE 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. We placed it on the market reiving wholly on its merit for success. The sales of 1906 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Remedy preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL REMEDY OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is quick and sure for those trouble- some skin cracks under the fetlock which injure and often lay up race horses. Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 1219. All Trainers Should Keep it in Their Stables. PRICE— 25c, 50c and $1.00 (Read our ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy in nest issue of this paper) Jas. B. Campbell & Co., Manufacturers. 418 W. Madison St., Chicago, Illinois Sold by all dealers in Harness and Turf Goods. If not in- stock ask them to write any Jobber for it. 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 Haves, 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 28, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 *^ftWfc>v.>-,fc,>i>>»i>i>(>i»>ii>i>Ma&ttte^ At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, California ^mmmwmmmmmmmmimimmi^^ (::■; ' ' '?T Our 1907 New Model Three Bolted Gun embodies all of the requisite qualities of a perfect gun — safety, strength, durability, superior shoot- ing qualities, beautiful lines, nice balance, and in ot.r high grade guns very fine finish and richness of ornamentation. See cut No. 7 S300 list gun shown above — special price $213.75, ejector $3 0 extra We guarantee the three bolts to hold the gun tight for all time and not allow the gun to fly open in discharging. We guarantee the coil main springs forever against breaks and miss-fires. Send for 1907 Art Catalog describing improvements and special prices on eighteen grades $17.75 net to $300 list. ITHACA GUN CO., Dept. 15 ITHACA, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch: Phil B. Bekeart Co., 1346 Park St., Alameda 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., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Hamilton Rifle Co. O. A. BREMER-LEWIS CO. Sporting Goods, Fisning Tackle, Guns.. "Rifles, Re- volvers. Rifle and Shot- gun Stocks a Spe- cialty. Ammunition. 140 VAN NESS AVENUE. Telephone, Market 2365. Gunsmiths. Lockshiths. Hardware. Shotgun and Rifle Cartridges Loaded to Order. Near Hayes Street ► »>*****#>*^P^**************-P>***»***>**fc*fc»>****»-**** GOLCHER BROS., Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co. GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS T^ppo?an;y 1883 51 1 Market St., San Francisco l/4444444444444<4444441444^^444444J44444444444^<44444 General Watts 2 :09 Vi . World's Champion three-year-old stallion by "AXWORTHY" (3) 2:15% And winner of American Horse Breeder Futurity. It pays to book to such a sire. ,uen.1ownri.h^o^aI The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. Mite Worth Saving ?t 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 QUINN'S ** OINTMENT. Dr. K. H. Davenport, a prominent physic fan of Sheridan , lnd.. writes: 1 have u-ed a number of, remedies forthe removal of curbs, splints, thickenpd tendons and tissues generally, but for the last two years I have not been without Qulnn'm Ointment. I have tested It thor- oughly at different time?, and cay without hesitancy in ■ t it is the only reliable reme- dy of the kind 1 have ever tried.'* Pries 91.00 per bottle. S .:d by all druggists cr 'A22EZ£ W. B. Eddy & Co.. Whitehall. N.Y. 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday/September 28, 1907. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots VRSE BOOTS ^4«4444«444«4^444444^?vl44444444444444<44444444444444444444^444-f4K4^¥44.1444<44440 The honors of the hunting field this autumn will also go to "C. M. C. Shells and Remington Guns. Big *>a';s of game arc the prizes. Be sure your shells are U. M. C. and use a Remington double-gun, or the modern Autoloader, which loads itself. 444444444444444^4<-44*J4Ti<4444444444444444444444444444444444<4444-fy4444444¥<4^<:<4444l The Remington Autoloading Rifle is "Big Enough For the Biggest Game." Send for Literature. Agency: 313 Broadway - - New York City \4-f c^Or TOM DILLON — Agent for — John B. Stetson's Hats Orders filled by maiL Van Ness Ave. 8c McAllister St., San Francisco. WINCHESTER HIGH POWER BIG GAME RIFLES "When you want to drive a ten-penny nail you don't use a tack hammer. For the same reason, when you set off to hunt grizzly, elk, mountain goat, or other big game generally shot at fairly long range, don't take a medium or low-power rifle just because you happen to have one, but carry a long, strong-shooting rifle — one that hits a smashing knock-down blow. Such rifles are the Winchester Model 1886 .33 caliber and the Model 1895 .30 Army, .35 and .405 calibers, using high-power smokeless powder cartridges with metal-patched, soft-pointed bullets. The bullets used in these cartridges have a good-sized cross section, which gives them great killing power at the distance most big game is shot. The accuracy of these rifles and cartridges has been thoroughly established, and if you sight right the game is yours. Your dealer can show you these models. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., ... - NEW HAVEN, CONN. A. MULLER, Pacific Coast agent, 317-319 Howard St., San Francisco, Cal. Look at these Victories for SELBY SHELLS Tournament held at San Francisco, February 22, 23 and 24, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Fresno, March 3 and 4, 1907 Result General Tournament held at San Francisco, March 10, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Modesto, March 17, 1S07 Besult General Tournament held at San, Francisco, April "V4, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Los Angeles, May 4 and 5, 1907. . Besult General Tournament held at San Francisco, May 10, LI and 12, 1907 Besult.. Professional Tournament held at Walla "Walla, Wash,, May 16, 17 and 18, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Sacramento, May 24, 25 and 26, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Tacoma, Wash., May 29, 30, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Gridley, CaL, June 15, 16, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Aberdeen, Wash, July 4, 5, 1907 Besult General High Average High Average Hlsh Average High Average Sigh Average High Average High Average High Average High Average High Average High Average High Average , ,^g^- VOLUME LI. No. 34. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 5. 1907. Subscription — ?3.00 Per Year THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 5, 1907. Auction Sale of Trotting Bred Horses Monday Evening, October 14th, 1907. P. J. Williams consigns YOSEMITE, a great prospect, been a mile in 2:16^4, MONTEREY 2:09^, and a few good ones by him out of that grand race mare, LEAP YEAR 2:2614. Ed Parker consigns a select bunch by REY DIRECT 2:10, and STAM B. 2:11^. He has been selling at Eastern sales for years and has the reputation of offering good looks and nice manners. Sam Norris of Rosedale Stock Farm will sell sixteen head by WASHINGTON McKINNEY and SIDNEY DILLON. When Sam says they are ready for sale, "Nuff Sed." W. A. Clark Jr. consigns two trotters out of SHE 2:12i/2 and HAZEL WILKES 2:11^. J. C. Mowry sells three racing prospects by KINNEY LOU, McKINNEY and MENDOCINO. L. J. Rose sells two by JAMES MADISON. Other consignments include SCHLEY B. (trial 2:13/2)> a number of trotters that have shown fast enough to train and are elegant road horses right now, by such well known sires as BOSWELL JR. 2:19, NUTWOOD WILKES 2:W/Z, LECCO 2:09%, CHARLES DERBY 2:20 and others. This is strictly a sale of high class carriage, business and pleasure horses. Write for Catalogues now out. FRED H. CHASE & CO., Live Stock Auctioneers, 478 Valencia St., San Francisco. COMPLETE DISPERSAL SALE OF MR. H. BRACE'S Home Park Breeding Farm, Santa Clara, Cai. TO BE HELD AT THE FARM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 1907 35 Head of Stallions Mares, Geldings, Colts and Fillies Headed by the Magnificent Son of McKinney 2:11*4 GRECO B. 44845 (trial 2:12y2 trotting), with seventeen of his get out of royally bred mares. Greco B. is out of the great broodmare Aileen 2 :26% by Anteeo 2 : 16y2, son of Electioneer ; second dam Lou Milton, dam of Lou Dillon 1:58%! and three others. The grandest lot of trotting Colts ever offered at a sale, irood mares by Stamboul, McKinney, Guy Wilkes, Grand Moor, Harry Wilkes, etc. Belle W. (dam of Bolivar 2:00%), and her Ally foal by Star Pointer. Myrtle McKinney and foal by Star Pointer, and many others. Send for Catalogue. FRED. H. CHASE & CO., 478 Valencia Street, San Francisco, Cal. GRECO B. ?xx&0&&&a®&&^^ Eastern Rates Reduced ROUND TRIP TICKETS AT FROM $30 to $40 Less Than Regular Prices Sold: SEPTEMBER 11, 12, 13, 30; OCTOBER 1, 7 — TO— CHICAGO, CINCINNATI, OMAHA, ST. LOUIS, KANSAS CITY, NEW ORLEANS, MEMPHIS, WASHINGTON, JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION AND OTHER EASTERN CITIES. Long time limits on tickets and stop-overs allowed going and coming. CALirOENIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art WM. F. EGAN, M. R. C. V. S. VETEEINABT SURGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner Webster and Chestnut Streets. 141 ■ ,ncia St. San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. HALFTONES AND LINE ENGRAVING SPEED PROGRAM Santa Maria Race Meeting Oct. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 1907 Entries Close Oct. 12th, 1907 ...P ROGRAMME ... MONDAY. OCTOBER 21. 1. Mixed Trot and Facs, for horses without records, owned in Santa Barbara and. San Luis Obispo counties S150 2. Running, }£-mile dash $100 3. Running1, 34-mile dash. $100 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22. 4. 2:25 Class, mixed, Trot and Face $200 5. Running1, ?s-niile and repeat.. §100 6. Running, 5£-mile dash $100 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23. 7. Free-for-all, Mixed Trot and Face $200 8. 2:40 Class, Mixed Trot and Face $150 9. Running", ^s-mile dash $100 10. Running1, 14-mile dash $100 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24. 11. 2:20 Class, Mixed Trot and Face $200 12. Special, Mixed Trot and Face (over-night entry) $150 13. Running1, 1 mile dash $150 14. Running*, %-mile dash $100 . FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25. 15. 2:30 Class, Mixed Trot and. Face $150 16. Special, Mixed Trot and Face (over-night entry) $150 17. Running1, 1^-mile dash $100 18. Running1, 94-mile dash $100 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 19. Free-for-all, Mixed Trot and Pace $300 20. 2:40 Class, Mixed Trot and Face $150 21. Running1, 1 1-16 miles $150 22. Running1, s^-mile dash $100 All harness races for mile heats, best three in five. There must be five to enter and three to start. The Board reserves the right to hold less than five to fill by withdrawing a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance fee is to be 10 per cent of purse and i& to accompany nominations. All harness races will be divided 60, 30 and 10. All running races will be over night entries and purses will be divided 60 and 40. We are members of the National Association and their rules shall govern the meet. The entries close October 12th, 1907. Address all communications to the secretary. E. A. ABADIE, 'Santa Maria, Cal., Secretary. R. L. JONES, President. PETER SAXE & SON, 613 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. BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers in PAPER 1400-1450 4th St., San Francisco, Cal. Blake, Moffitt & Towne, Los Angeles. Blake, McFall & Co.. Portland, Oregon. Saturday, October 5, 1907.] 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 Postofflce. Terms— One Tear J3; Six Months J1.75; 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. A NEW FEATURE has been added to that popu- lar stake, the Pacific Breeders' Futurity, this year. Stake No. S, which closes on the first of December next, and is for the foals of mares bred this year, has had $250 added to its total value, this amount being divided into six cash prizes for stallion owners, to be paid on December 24th to the owners whose stallions are represented by the largest number of mares bred to them that are nominated in the stake. First prize is $100. second prize $50, third $35, fourth $25, and fifth and sixth are $20 each. This new feature should cause each stallion owner on the Coast to do a little rustling among those who bred mares to his horse* this year, and even though he receives but fifth or six prize, it will be worth get- ting. The stake for the foals of mares bred in 1907 should beat all previous records of the stake for number of entries. There should be at least 500 mares nominated, and if such should prove to be the case, the value of the stake will be considerable over the guaranteed value. There is nothing that advertises a stallion like the winning of stakes or the taking of fast records by his get. It brings him into prominence with the people who are breed- ing trotters and pacers and naturally results in in- creased patronage. Athablo, Zombro, Tom Smith and Searchlight, sires of the winners of the four divi- sions of the Breeders' Futurity this year, have all had a boom as successful sires of stake winners, and their owners will profit therefrom next season. Todd, as the sire of Kentucky Todd 2:08%, and Axworthy, as the sire of Gen. Watts 2:09, are the talk of the whole county by reason of the performances of these two colts, and mares are already being booked to them for 1908 that would have been sent to other horses but for the wonderful records made by these colts. No one will for a moment dispute the assertion thai it pays the owner of the colt, the owner of its sire and the owner of its dam for the colt to win a stake. This being the case, the only way by which such a profit can be made is to nomi- nate in stake races. The Pacific Breeders' Fu- turity, which is now the leading stake on this Coast, will close for the nomination of mares on December 1st. See that your mare is named in it, and if you are the owner of a stallion, see that as many of the mares bred to him this year are nomi- nated as it is possible for you to secure by an ap- peal to their owners. WILD BELL, whose picture appears on our title page this week, is not a horse that would be termed handsome, but if "handsome is as handsome does," he is entitled to be classed among the good lookers, as he has trotted a good campaign this year under the management of Chas. De Ryder. He has had to meet some of the best trotters on the Grand Circuit, and after getting some of the money in several races and getting a mark of 2:09%, took a good field of trotters into camp at Columbus and reduced his rec- ord to 2:08%. Wild Bell is owned by Mr. Frank Ruhstaller Jr. of Sacramento. He was bred at Palo Alto Farm and is by Wildnut, son of By Holly's old horse Woodnut, and is out of Bell Bird 2:26%, ex- champion yearling, who was by Electioneer, out of Beautiful Bells. Mr. De Ryder believes Wild Bell has not reached the limit of his speed by consider- able, and that he will still farther lower his record next season if he does not do so at the Lexington meeting, which opens next Monday. THE FAIR AT HANFORD last week was a suc- cess from every point of view, there being fine ex- hibits in nearly every department and good racing on the half-mile track, while the attendance was the best in the history of the fair. There are few places in the State where the people turn out as they do at Hanford, and this is pretty good evidence of the popualrity of the management. During the races Mandolin tied the track pacing record by a mile in 2:12, and Oveta broke the track trotting record by a third heat in 2:20%. Secretary F. L. Howard gained new laurels as a competent and obliging official, and all the horsemen who were at the meeting express themselves as highly pleased with their treatment by all the officers of the Fair Association. NOGI'S MILE IN 2:11'/2. THE FRESNO FAIR ASSOCIATION extended an invitation to all the clergymen in that county to attend the fair and race meeting recently given at Fresno, and a very large number of them accepted and enjoyed both the show and the races. Several of them told their congregations that they enjoyed the speed contests and saw nothing wrong in them, as there were no pools sold on results and no intoxi- cating liquors allowed on the grounds. The next thing we hear of will be a special race at the Fresno fair, preachers to drive, and if they will al- low clergymen from outside the county to compete, we will nominate one from one of the Coast counties that will come very near finishing in front every heat. BRIGHTON BEACH advertises some rich stakes to close Monday, October 14th. They are to be run in 1908 and 1909, and are for two and three-year-olds. Those for two-year-olds are The Brighton Junior of $15,000, The Neptune of $7,500, and The Venus of $7,500. The there-year-old stakes are The Brighton Derby of $15,000, The Iroquois of $7,500 and The Queen of $7,500. Full particulars will be found in the advertisement in this issue. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. H. B., Oakland.— Spokane by Hyder Ali won the American Derby in 1889. Sorrento was second and Retrieve third. When he won the Kentucky Derby at Louisville, Proctor Knott was second and Once Again third. Wm. McDonald, Livermore. — Junio 14947, record 2:22 trotting, sired by Electioneer 125, dam Nelly by Granger, son of imported Hercules, thoroughbred. Jas. C. Hodges, Hollister.— Kenneth C. 2:13% not registered, but his sire and dam both are. He can be registered. Salinas Maid is registered in Volume 12. Under the present rules a mare sired by a regis- tered horse and whose dam and grandam were sired by registered horses, can be registered if she is the dam of one with a standard record, or a mare sired by a registered horse can be registered if she has produced two with standard records. A mare that is not sired by a registered horse can not be registered, even though she should produce a dozen with standard records. MR. NEWMAN'S GOOD SHOWING. The Visalia Times says R. O. Newman of this city has a right to feel proud of the showing made by the horses entered by him at the Kings County Fair. He left here last week with three thorough- bred animals, and at that time the Times predicted that they would show up at the end of the week with blue ribbons. This prediction was realized, as all three of the animals entered were judged first in their class by Prof. E. J. Major of the University of California, stock judge at ..he fair. The prizes taken by Mr. Newman were as follows: For best standard stallion, four years old or over — Robert Direct, six years old. For best standard stallion, two years old — Best Policy. For best standard trotter, one year old filly — Visalia Girl. Ed Smith, official starter and judge, announced publicly when Best Policy was led out to be shown that he was the best bred colt in the State of Cali- fornia. He is by Allerton 2:09%, out of Exine by Expedition. ALWAYS SATISFACTORY. Mr. Warren F. Daniell. prominent breeder at Frank- ling, N. H., writes: "I am pleased to say. unsolicited, that I have kept Quinn's Ointment in my stable for a long time and have always found it all that is claimed and more in some cases than I had a right to expect." For curbs, splints, spavin and all bunches, use Quinn's Ointment. If cannot obtain from druggist or dealer, ad- dress W. B. Eddy & Co.. Whitehall, N. Y. Price SI delivered. The following letter in regard to the exhibition mile made by the three-year-old trotter, Nogi by Athablo. at the Fresno Fair last month, is self explanatory. Fresno, September 30, 1907. Breeder and Sportsman: Seeing in your paper that Nogi's exhibition mile at Fresno is given as 2:11%, I write to correct this. The time was 2:11%, nego- tiated as follows: First quarter in 34 seconds, sec- ond quarter 32 seconds, third quarter 32 seconds, and last quarter in 33% seconds. Mr. S. C. Walton's intention was to drive the mile just so as to beat 2:12, and I think this was as well regulated a mile as could well be driven as planned before hand. I drove the pacemaker, a runner, and Mr. Walton said before starting, "Don't come too close to Nogi the first quarter, as I don't want to go that quarter faster than 34 seconds, then the half in 1:06 and the last half in 1:05, or 1:05%." Mr. Walton's watch and mine registered the mile in 2:11%, but the timers were instructed not to shade the time any in Nogi's favor, but give it so shading would be the other way, so no outside watch would register a mile that would question the time as announced. A hundred watches were probably held, and none registered slower than 2:11%, so there was universal satisfaction and no one questioned the time. The track was not as good as it usually is when meetings are held here, and Ward, Rutherford and Mosher all thought it two seconds slower than when the Breeders' meeting was held here. Nogi has not been kept up to the edge he was at Santa Rosa, as it was not necessary, his races being easy after the Breeders' Futurity and he was given- but one slow workout here after com- ing from Sacramento on Monday before starting on Friday. If prepared and on a fast track like Wood- land, Mr. Walton thinks Nogi could beat 2:09 a fraction. I had no desire to send him a bruising mile, but only so well within his speed that it could be regulated easily and show that he is really a great three-year-old. He is now turned out in a paddock, and frolicking like a boy just out of school. Our fair was a great success, and from the en- thusiasm of all citizens of the county, I am confident we will give one annually. Preparations for next year's fair are already being made. Tours respec- tively, GEO. L. WARLOW. Last week we referred to the good performance of the Sidney Dillon stallion, Humboldt Dillon, in winning two races and defeating Uno 2:13% at the Ferndale Fair. Another good one that showed up there was Dr. H. J. Ring's three-year-old filly laid of Ca..iornia by Bonnie Direct, dam by Wald- stein, second dam Gertrude by The Moor, third dam by Mambrino Messenger. This filly was turned out in June with the distemper, taken up again July 21st coughing and running at the nose, but was worked slowly and carefully. She had no compet- itor in the three-year-old-stake, but came out and went a mile in 2:33, and on the same afternoon won a special pace in straight heats in 2:28%, 2:29% and 2:32 and reduced this record the following week at Eureka to 2:26%, with a— lity to have taken a much lower record. She has the speed, endurance, head, manners and action of a great race mare. Still another good one was the two-year-old filly Maud McAtee by Cassiar. who won the two-year-old stake race and a record of 2:34, which she reduced to 2:30 at Eureka and could have gone much faster. Vada Dillon, by Humboldt Dil- lon, dam by Diablo, second dam Iora 2:11 by Ira 2:24, was second to Maud McAtee in this stake and is a great prospect. The report telegraphed to the daily papers from Hanford last week gave Oveta as the winner of the 2:10 trot on Thursday. This was an error, as Geo. W. Ford's trotter Goldennut by Neernut won the race. The correct summary of this race will be found in our columns this week. Mr. Ford writes us that in the heat at Fresno, where Goldennut took his record of 2:14, he broke on the first turn and was ten lengths back at the quarter, which he reached in 38 seconds. He then trotted the next quarter in 31 seconds and broke again on the up- per turn and fell back five lengths, and then trotted the last quarter in 31 seconds, winning by a neck from Queer Knight in 2:14. This was his second start of the year, and the fourth time he ever started in a race. He never had but little training and that by amateurs. Patsy Davey, trainer and driver of Mr. Frank H. Burke's La Siesta Farm horses, left on Tuesday for Lexington, where the meeting of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' Association begins next Monday. Davey will have the pleasure of seeing all the good trotters and pacers race, and may bring a colt or two home with him from the blue grass. The Hollister races will begin next Tuesday after- noon and continue through the week. One harness race and three or four running events will be on the card each day. Ruth Dillon, the three-year-old filly by Sidney Dillon trotted a last half over the Indianapolis track the other day in 1:03. Millard Sanders thinks she is the coming sensational trotter of the world. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 5, 1907. ! NOTES AND NEWS I DATES CLAIMED. California Circuit. Tulare September 30-October 5 Bakersfleld October 7-12 Hollister October 8-12 Santa Maria October 22-26 North Pacific Circuit. Spokane, Wash. (Inter-State Fair) ... .Sept. 23-Oct. 5 I^ewiston, Idaho October 7-12 Walla Walla, Wash October 14-19 Boise, Idaho October 21-26 George G. 2:05%, unbeaten this year. Sonoma Girl 2:05% has won $25,000 and sold for $26,000. Wild Bell 2:08%, a good winner on Grand Circuit. Sterling McKinney 2:09%, winner $5000 trot at Hamline. Perfection (.trial 2:06%) sold for $10,000. Sweet Marie 2:07 to sulky and 2:08% to wagon, on half-mile track, both world records. The above are California bred trotters that have advertised the State this year on Eastern tracks. If you want a good horse at your own price, go to Fred H. Chase & Co.'s combination sale at the big pavilion. 47S Valencia street, on Monday evening, October 14th. There will be some extra good road- sters in this sale. No pacer has been a mile in two minutes this year, and the fastest mile by a trotter is the one in 2:04% made by Major Delmar in an unsuccessful attempt to lower Sweet Marie's record of 2:02 at Columbus. Sweet Marie now holds the world's half-mile track records of 2:07 to sulky and 2:08% to wagon, both made the same day at Allentown, Penn. Berta Mac, the Salinas mare, has won close to $2,000 this year, clear of all expenses, and has a few more races to go before he returns from the North. The" California Circuit, while not an extensive one this year, set some pacing records that should hold for a while. All stallion owners should note the new features of the Pacific Breeders' Futurity for foals of mares bred this year. There are six cash prizes to be awarded on December 24th, this year, which should interest them. The Pacific Breeders' Futurity No. S will close December 1st for the nomination of mares bred this year. It should have a record breaking list of nomi- nators. The California Breeders' Futurity, which has a guaranteed value of $7,000 and is for trotting and pacing foals of 1908, will close November 1st for the nomination of mares, with Secretary Snowden of Los Angeles. Eee the advertisement in this issue. A stallion that is related within two generations to such trotters as Sweet Marie 2:02, Lou Dillon 1:58% and Sonoma Girl 2:05% is unique. The only stallion so related is Greco B.. owned by Mr. H. Brace of Santa Clara, and to he sold at his dispersal sale next month. Lon McDonald has pretty nearly established a new world's record for drivers this season. He has marked three pacers below 2:05, as follows: Kruger 2:04, Hidalgo 2:04% and Laura Bellini 2:04%. Then his success with the three-year-old trotters Bell Bird 2:11% and Douglas 2:12%, add still further to his prestige as a speed developer. Get a catalogue of Fred H. Chase & Co.'s combina- tion sale, to be held at 478 Valencia street, October 14th, and look over the summaries of Monterey's races during his campaign in California and Eastern tracks. They show that he was a race horse. Buy him and make money with him in the stud. Kentucky Todd _:0S%. the champion three-year- old trotter, has a lot of California blood in his veins. His paternal great grandsire, May King 2:20, was bred at Palo Alto Farm. Fanella 2:13, dam of his sire, is by the Palo Alto bred Arion 2:07%, out of the Ca.ifornia bred mare. Directress 2:19. Kentucky Todd's dam, Paronella, is by Parkville, a Palo Alto bred ptallion, that was by Electioneer, out of Aurora 2:27. t mare famous in Sacramento thirty-five years Bolivar 2:00% by Wayland W. was driven to beat the track record of 2:09% at White Plains last week, and paced twice round the half-mile' ring in 2:08. Horsemen who know the track say this is an excel- lent performance. Besides winning two races at the Ferndale Fair, Humboldt Dillon, owned by Dr. Lane of that place, won first prize for the best stallion and four of his get. Tobasco, the pacer by Wayland W.'s brother, Tim- othy B., that E. L. Hunt brought to the Santa Rosa track this summer and started in a race or two on the California Circuit, getting Ben Walker to drive him, has quite a history. Ben Walker marked him in 2:12%, and says he is as fast as Bolivar 2:00%, the fastest pacer ever bred in California, and which Ben also marked. Tobasco was purchased two years ago by the Board of Supervisors of Humboldt county for $60. and turned over to the superintendent of the County Hospital there to use as a buggy horse. He had too much life for the place, and after trying in vain to get some one to buy him from the county, the superintendent paid $75 for him. and concluded to have him trained. Training bills were too expen- sive, so he sold the horse for $150 and Hunt got him to train for his new owner. Ben Walker thinks To- basco is a two-minute horse with proper handling. A beautifully illustrated book of 140 pages has just been issued by Mr. M. W. Savage, proprietor of the International Stock Farm, and owner of the great champion stallions Dan Patch 1:55%, Cresceus 2:02%, Directum 2:05%, Arion 2:07%, and Ray Wilkes 2:06%. The book is printed on the heaviest coated paper and illustrated with engravings made from photographs taken on the farm. The statistical matter contained in this volume is very valuable, and alone makes the book a valuable one for the horseman's library- The quarantine, which State Veterinarian Charles Blemer recently established on all horses quartered at the new reservoir site on the Napa State Hospital grounds, remains in force, and it will be at least thirty days before it can be raised. A number of animals have been killed and more than a score are seriously affected with glanders. .There are several hundred mules and horses under restraint. The dis- ease is of the most malignant form known to veter- inary science. Mike Duff by Zombro reduced his record to 2:19% at Salem. This gives Zombro his sixth 2:20 per- former this year out of seven new ones in standard time. Sonoma Girl is making good so far as her game- ness and speed are concerned. She trotted in 2:05% two weeks ago and on Wednesday of last week won a five-heat race at Columbus. Sweet Marie now holds the world's record of 2:07 for a trotter on a half-mile track, having lowered the reeord held by Cresceus a full second. She made this record at the Allentown. Pa., fair on September 20th in the presence of over 50,000 people. Many horses that received their training over half- mile tracks were winners at the great Columbus meeting. Wild Bell 2:08%. Capt. Ruhstaller's trotter, has proven in De Ryder's hands that he can win races, and is a "Gilt-Edge" trotter. The pacer R. F. D. I Rural Free Delivery), that won at Columbus in 2:07%, 2:07% and 2:05%, was used on a rural mail route in Illinois for several years before he wras found to have racing speed. He developed racing form remarkably fast, starting in his first race just a year ago in August, and won four races right off the reel. This season he has been a regular winner, including five stake races over the Western tracks, being first or second every heat in a $5,000 stake at Sioux City, la., the week preceding Columbus, the slowest heat being paced in 2:06%. The California bred trotter Hopper 2:14% by Mc- Kinney 2:11%, out of Cricket 2:10, is winning prizes in England as a heavy harness horse. The champion three-year-old trotter, Kentucky Todd 2:0S%, has three crosses of Electioneer, two of George Wilkes, one of Nutwood and one of Direc- tor. These four sires represent what Mr. Martin Carter, the breeder of John A. McKerron 2:04%, calls the Big Four of the breeding business. James W. Marshall has received an offer from the officials of the Arizona Territorial Fair for an exhibition mile at Phoenix next month by his great three-year-old Aerolite by Searchlight. Aerolite's mile in 2:05% at Woodland has received extended notices from the Eastern turf writers, and the colt is the talk of the country. Enter the stakes if you want to sell. A gentle- man who saw a pr mising two-year-old this summer came to the offce of this paper to see if the colt was entered in the principal three-year-old stakes for next year. Finding he was not, the gentleman "scratched" him from his list of probable purchases. Highwood 2:21%, the great son of Nutwood 2:18%, has four very fast trotters out this season in Just the Thing 2:12%, Jaguar 2:12%, Montell 2:14% (half- mile track), and Jewell Rex 2:19%, who was second in 2:10% at Sioux City. It is reported that Hedgewood Boy 2:04% is the highest class pacer seen in the Grand Circuit this season. He is a five-year-old chestnut stallion by Chit- wood 2:22%, dam Noretta (dam of Lady Maud C. 2:14%), by Norris, grandam Maggie Yeazer (dam of Walnut Hal 2:0S%, etc.), by Red Wilkes. The handsome stallion Ruben S. by Guy Wilkes 2:15% reduced his record from 2:18% to 2:13% at Columbus. The dam of Ruben S. is Bifty Duck (3) 2:25 by Bezant. Ruben S. is owned at Murray Stock Farm, Mentor, Ohio, of which W. P. Murray is proprietor. Charlie De Ryder last week shipped a carload of horses to Denver, where they will be wintered. In the lot were the two great green trotters Perfection and Faustalear. Perfection is the mare that De Ryder sold to G. H. Estabrook of Denver for $10.- 000 after working her a mile in 2:06% at Cleveland. Faustalear is the stallion owned by J. H. Brown of Detroit, that worked a mile better than 2:09 this summer. Both will be staked down the Grand Circuit next year. Others sent home were Tommy Grattan 2:12%, who has been turned out at Libertyville for some time; Silver Band 2:10%, and a youngster by Faustlear. De Ryder will race at Lexington. — Ameri- can Sportsman. We are not moving as fast in the reduction of trot- ting records as some imagine. It as fourteen years since Fantasy took her record of 2:0S% as a three- year-old trotter, and Kentucky Todd is the first three-year-old trotter to equal it. Sterling McKinney 2:09% is reported to have worked a mile in 2:07 at Columbus, and his trainer thinks 2:05 will not stop him next year. There are seventeen pacers that have a record of 2:02 or better. James Thompson, who has trained Col. J. C. Kirk- patrick's horses for several years past and driven with marked success on the California and Grand Circuits, has virtually retired from the business of training and racing horses, and will manage a large drayage and teaming company in San Francisco, in which Col. Kirkptrick is interested. There is no trainer in America who is a better conditioner of race horses than Mr. Thompson, and he has marked several below 2:10, notably Little Thorne 2:07% and John Caldwell 2:08%. The McKinney pacer Charley D., that he raced for the Colonel in Califor- nia this year, Thompson believes to be the best and fastest horse he ever trained, and is certain he could win a goodly share of the big stakes with him next season on the Grand Circuit, but some other driver will probably handle the horse. Mr. Thompson says that while he likes the game, he realizes that he is getting out of the youthful class and is over-weight by considerable, and the opportunities in the drayage business in Greater San Francisco are worth grasp- ing. Meanwhile Charley D. and the other horses in the Kirkpatrick string at Pleasanton will be cared for this winter under Mr. Thompson's directions, and he will visit that track at least once a week to look after them. A host of friends will wish Mr. Thompson every success in his new venture. By the way, a girl baby arrived at the Thompson home at Pleasanton last week, and Mr. T. has been going with his head high and showing lots of knee action ever since. That was a queer spectacle in the fourth heat of the 2:09 pace at Columbus. The first quarter was in 31% seconds, a 2:05 gait: the second in 0:31%, a 2:02 gait, and the third in 0:31%, a 2:07 gait, making the three-quarters in 1:32%, at the rate of 2:04%. The heat was then won in 2:12%, the last quarter being paced in 39 seconds — a 2:36 gait. As has often been said, when it comes to stopping, and stopping hard, nothing can equal a field of tired pacers. — Horse Review. We understand that a buyer representing John Splan looked over the McKinney stallion Kenneth C. 2:13% and got a price on him this week. If Splan should buy him the horse will doubtless go to Eu- rope, where so many of our best trotting stallions have gone. At the price Mr. Trefry is asking for this son of McKinney, he is the greatest bargain in California, as he will be a money winner in any country. Some of the directors of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association are advocating the giv- ing of two $5,000 stakes next year, with $1,000 set apart from each for a consolation purse. The last of the series of cup races will be held at the Stadium track in Golden Gate Park this after- noon by the Park Amateur Driving Club. Don't overlook the fact that Schley B., a very fast pacer by Lynwood W., is to oe sold at Chase's com- bination sale, 478 Valencia street, Monday evening, October 14th. Here is an opportunity to get a pacer that can win on the circuit next year. Saturday, October 5, 1907.1 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Hon. Sterling Holt, proprietor of Maywood Farm, Indiana, whose premier stallion is Sidney Dillon, owns three fillies by that stallion out of Carlotta Wilkes, dam of Inferlotta 2:04% and Carlokin 2:13%. PARK AMATEUR DRIVING CLUB. PLACER COUNTY FAIR. The developed ancestors are nearly all on one side of Kentucky Todd's pedigree. He is by Todd 2:14%, he by Bingen 2:06% out of Fanella 2:13. Bingen is by May King 2:20, out of Young Miss, no record, and Fanella is by Arion 2:07%, out of Direc- tress 2:19, she by Director 2:17. Paronella, the dam of Kentucky Todd, has no standard record, neither has his grandam. great-grandam nor great-great- grandam. It was tough on owners who named their horses all through the California Circuit this year in the 2:20 pacing events where the purses ranged from $1,000 to $2,000 (and entrance money was consequently no small amount), to And after the circuit started that horses like Inferlotta, Copa de Oro, Charley D. and Pilot were entered, and that all of them could beat 2:10, while their own could only pace around 2:15. Many of these owners shipped their horse home, hav- ing no other races for them, and many are now hung up with a big lot of entrance money and penalties charged against them. In the Eastern and Middle West States there are numerous half-mile track circuits where horses outclassed on the larger mile tracks can start for small purses and stand a chance to win their winter oats, but here in Califor- nia this opportunity is not offered. There should be some way of changing these conditions, however. THE COMBINATION SALE. The catalogue issued by Fred H. Chase & Co. for the combination sale, to be held at their big pavilion on Monday evening, October 14th, shows that many high class ones will be led into the ring that evening. The veteran horseman, P. J. Williams of San Lorenzo, has seven head catalogued. Lorenzo Girl is a three-year-old chestnut filly by Monterey 2:09%, out of Leap Year 2:26%, by Tempest 1881. This filly is a fast trotter. A seven-year-old black mare, own sister to the filly, is one of the best road mares in the country, does not pull on the bit, needs no boots and can speed a 2:20 clip. A four-year-old bay trotting filly by Zombro's son, Barney Bernatto, out of a mare by Antrim, is good gaited to halter, but is unbroken. Two thorough- breds good enough to train for the races, will also be offered by Mr. Williams. He will also offer that grand young stallion Yosemite by Monterey, out of Leap Year. This horse has never had any oppor- tunity, but has trotted a mile in 2:16%, and is a fine looker and grandly developed. His trotting action is about perfect, and he should trot in 2:10 with proper training. Mr. Williams' consignment ends witlj his great horse Monterey 2:09%. This horse, in the hands of a person who can advertise and push him before the public, can easily earn $2,500 a year over and above all expenses, and he is a good investment at a larger price than Mr. Williams expects to get for him. i | Ed S. Parker of Pleasanton has purchased a num- ber of young horses and fitted them for this sale and no one can go wrong in buying them. They are by Stam B. 2:11%, Lecco 2:09%, Directwell, Bert Logan 2:16% and Rey Direct 2:10, and are all in fine shape. Mr. W. A. Clark Jr. consigns two, one by Light- foot, out of Hazel Wilkes 2:11%, the other by Nut- wood Wilkes, out of She 2:12%. Both are three years old and good prospects. Mr. H. Scott of San Jose sends three to the sale. They are a mare by Nutwood Wilkes out of Primrose by Sidney, one by Boswell Jr. out of Flora W. by Guy Wilkes and a colt by Scott McKinney out of Maggie by Royal Sid. Mr. J. C. Mowry of Newark, Cal., sends three, all out of Electress Wilkes 2:28%, the dam of Lady .Mowry 2:09%. One is a two-year-old filly by Mendo- cino, another a yearling by Kinney Lou 2:07% and the third is Ollie Mack, a five-year-old sister to Lady Mowry, being by McKinney. This mare is one of the best bred daughters of McKinney and should be worth a good price in any country, as McKinney mares are valuable. L. J. Rose, Los Angeles, sends two trotters by James Madison. One is a bay gelding out of Bertha Horn by Knight, the other a gray mare out of Bessie Belle by St. Bel. Sam Norris has a consignment of twenty by Wash- ington McKinney, Sidney Dillon, Lynwood W., Nut- wood Wilkes and Don Sonoma. These are owned by different parties in the neighborhood of Santa Rosa, but the majority are owned by Mr. Norris. There are some splendid prospects among them. The Washington McKinneys are attracting considerable attention for their speed and good looks and now is the time to buy them, as their prices will go higher. Several other parties have consigned horses to this sale, among them being Robert Duncan of Ukiah, who sends Schley B., a pacer by Lynwood W., sire of Sonoma Girl 2:05%. This is a five-year- old gelding, a pacer, that has shown a mile in 2:13% and should make a great roadster or park horse, as he is well broken, both single and double. We advise you to send to Fred H. Chase & Co. for a catalogue of this sale, look it over and attend the sale. That good, clean trotting and pacing contests are greatly enjoyed by a large number of San Francis- cans is proven every time the Park Amateur Driv- ing Cluu holds a matinee at the new track in Golden Gate Park. Last Saturday the fifth of the series of six matinees ,-*at are to decide ne ownership of three beautiful cups brought out a very large at- tendance, and when one considers that as yet there is no' stanu where spectators may be seated to wit- ness the sport, but that those who reach the track by the car lines must stand during the afternoon, it is surprising to see the large attenuance. a More than a hundred buggies, traps, surries and carriages oc- cupied by ladies and gentlemen occupied points last Saturday from which views of the races could be had, and several hundred spectators came on the cars and filled the space around the judge's stand and over- flowed onto the track, keeping the marshal busy clearing the way for the horses. When the proposed grandstand is finished the track will be more popular than ever. The racing on Saturday was excellent, and the new club is not only bringing out some speedy horses but is developing some excellent reinsmen among its members. In the race for class A trotters Mr. Albert Joseph drove his horse Vic Schiller 2:11% to his fifth con- secutive victory in this class, beating Telephone, Major Cook and Lady McKinney. The last named is a four-year-old filly by Washington McKinney, and is owned by Mr. Frank J. Kilpatrick. She has a great deal of speed, but is a little unsteady at times, but improving. Mr. Kilpatrick made a great bid for the second heat, and half way down the home stretch looked to have Vic Schiller beaten, as she was gaining on the old veteran very fast. He was steady as a clock, however, while the filly went to a break, and the race was over, Vic Schiller winning handily. Mr. Kilpatrick had a great afternoon. He won the race for class D trotters with his horse Dennis, was second with Lady McKinney in the race for class A trotters, drove a splendid race for his fel- low clubman, T. F. Bannon in the class A pace, win- ning it in straight heats with Jim Chase, and had a hot contest with S. Chirstenson for the blue rib- bon in the class C trot, getting one heat, but finally being defeated. This last event was the most exciting race of the day, and the crowd remained until the last heat was over and then clamored for more, asking the judges to call the last heat a dead one. There were three starters in this race, Mr. Chris- teuson's Reina directum, Mr. Kirkpatrick's Clipper W. and Mr. Clayburgh's Charles II. Reina Directum, one of the handsomest mares that is seen in the Park, won the first heat, after a brush through the stretch with Clipper W., but when the horses were given the word in the second heat, broke just after leaving the wire and the heat went to Clipper W. In the third heat Mr. Christenson drove an excellent race. Believing tha„ his mare had more speed than Clipper W., he took back a little on tue far turn, and trotted his mare close to the pole, instead of trying to trot around on the outside. When fairly into the home stretch, however, he called on her, and although she had several lengths to make up, she gradually ate up the distance and beat Clipper W. by a long nose at the finish. The time, 1:46%, equaled a 2:22 gait, fast for class C trotters in this club. The class B trotters also made a nice race, which it took three heats to decide. Secretary Fred Thomp- son's Lady Washington got one heat and Emma Smalley, driven by Mr. G. E. Erlin, got two. The track is now well packeu and smooth and can be considered a fast track, although it is a little too hard. The summaries: Trotting, class D, three-quarters of a niile — Dennis (F. J. Kilpatrick) 1 1 Director B. (E . Stock) 2 2 Time— 2:04%, 2:00. Trotting, class A, one mile — Vic Schiller (A. Joseph) 1 1 Lady McKinney (F. J. Kilpatrick) 3 2 Major Cook (D. E. Hoffman) 2 4 Telephone (H. C. Ahlers) 4 3 Time— 2:17, 2:18%. Pacing, class A, three-quarters of a mile — ■ Jim Chase (T. F. Bannon) 1 1 Colonel C. (W. C. Hamilton) 2 3 Satinwood (F. E. Booth) -. 4 2 Ringrose (H. M. Ladd) 3 4 Time— 1:41, 1:41%. Trotting, class B, three-quarters of a mile — Emma Smalley (G. E. Erlin) 1 2 1 Lady Washington (F. W. Thompson) 2 1 2 Lady Nell (M. W. Herzog) 3 4 Allan Pollak (F. J. Kilpatrick) 4 3 Time— 1:30, 1:46%, 1:49. Trotting, class C, three-quarters of a mile — Reina Directum (S. Christenson) 1 3 1 Clipper W. (F. J. Kilpatrick) 2 1 2 Charles II. (A. P. Clayburgh) 3 2 Time— 1:47, 1:48%, 1:46%. An excellent county fair was held at Rocklin, Placer county, in September, and there was some good racing between local horses on the half-mile track, a three days' program being carried out in good shape. William Ivy of Sacramento acted as starter and W. O. Bowers of Sacramento, L. B. Dangerfield of Loomis and R. E. Leavell of Rose- ville as the judges. The first day's races resulted as follows: Loomis race, half-mile heats, for named horses, owners to drive in buggy, purse $25 — G. Blanchard's Sir John 2 1 1 Sam Day's Maud B 3 2 2 Dr. Borton's Dan D 1 3 dr Time— 1:29, 1:33%. 1:35. Free-for-all trot. Placer county horses, three-in-five. purse $200— Chester's Brierwood 1 1 2 1 Nagle's Monte Bell 2 2 1 2 Pitch's Advance 3 3 3 dr Time— 2:25%, 2:28%, 2:23%, 2:24. Second Day. Roseville race, half-mile heats for named horses, owners to drive in buggy, purse $25 — Harmer's Jessie M 1 2 1 Clark's Billy 2 1 2 William Clark's Tom 3 3 3 Time— 1:36. 1:34, 1:27%. Free-for-all trot, mile heats, three-in-five, purse $200— Mazell's Ben M 3 3 1 1 1 Coe's Aristocrat 2 1 2 2 3 Tuttle's Lulu M 1 2 3 3 2 Time— 2:30, 2:30, 2:25, 2:26, 2:26. Newcastle race, half-mile heats, two-in-three, purse $25 — Johnson's Dexter 1 1 Hu^s Duke 2 2 Bullo's Dick 3 3 Marwing's Daisy . . .• 4 4 Time— 1:25, 1:30. Third Day. Free-for-all trot, mile heats, three-in-five, purse $250— Brierwood 1 1 1 Aristocrat 2 3 2 Instructor 3 2 3 Time— 2:29, 2:26%, 2:27. Lincoln buggy race, half mile, two-in-three, purse $25— Tab 1 2 1 Anson 2 1 2 Time— 1:28, 1:28, 1:28%. Several running races were also given each day. A COMPLETE DISPERSAL SALE. Jackson's Napa Soda is the best hot weather drink. The matinee races of the Park Amateur Driving Club are drawing larger crowds every week. The final contests of the cup series will be held to-day, and the cups awarded. A great dispersal sale is announced this week by Fred H. Chase & Co., who will sell at Home Park Breeding Farm, Santa Clara, all the stallions, mares, colts and fillies owned by Mr. H. Brace, proprietor of the farm, who intends offering the beautiful place for sale as town lots, the thirty-five acres being is the city limits of Santa Clara, one of the most beau- tiful residence towns on the Coast. The consignment is headed by the McKinney stal- lion Greco B. 44845, the only stallion in the world that has for his sire the champion producing stallion of the world, and whose grandam produced the world's champion trotter. Greco B. is out of the great broodmare Alien 2:26% by Anteeo, son of Electioneer, and sire of the dam of Sonoma Girl 2:05%, and his grandam is Lou Milton, dam of Lou Dillon 1:58% and three others in the list, A Mc- Kinney stallion bred like that should sire speed, and those who attend the sale and see the seventeen or eighteen head of colts and fillies by him shown to harness and led. will be convinced that Greco is to be a great sire of trotters . All his get that are broke are trotters, and they trot fast. The oldest are three years old. Greco himself has shown a mile in 2:12%, at the trot, and was taken East by Chas. De Ryder last year to race, but was taken sick and started but a few times. Mr. Brace owns some excellent broodmares, and a finer looking lot of youngsters would be hard to find on any farm than those by Greco out of these mares. Among the broodmares to be sold is Belle W.. dam of that great pacer, the fastest ever bred in Cali- fornia, Bolivar 2:00%. Belle W. has a lusty filly at foot now by Star Pointer, and she should attract some lively bidding, as she looks like a two-minute prospect. A yearling from Belle W. is by a son of Wayland W., that sired Bolivar. On the farm are mares by Guy Wilkes, McKinney, Stamboul and other good sires, and all are to go under the ham- mer, as Mr. Brace has decided to close out all his stock and cut his place up into lots. This is to be a great sale, and those who attend will have the opportunity of securing some of the choicest bred trotting stock in California. The catalogues will soon be out, when we shall notice these horses more particularly. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN COLONEL KIRKPATRICK BRED CHARLEY D. HANFORD SUMMARIES — HALF-MILE TRACK. Wlien the representative of the Breeder and Sportsman made a picture of Col. J. C. Kirkpatrick's Charley D. at Pleasanton two weeks ago, James Thompson, the horse's trainer, informed him that the ex-pugilist, Joe MeAuIiffe, bred the horse. This statement was published and has called forth the foliowing from Col. Kirkpatrick. Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, Oct 1, 1907. Breeder and Sportsman: In your very kind notice of the pacing stallion Charley D. in your publication of September 28th, I notice one error. That is a statement that he was bred by Joe McAuliffe, the celebrated fighter. As a matter of fact, I owned his dam long previous to his being foaled. The dam's history, so far as I know it, is about this: In 1893 she was sold at a public sale in San Francisco, be- ing among a number of horses consigned from what was called the Board Ranch, which was, I think, in Sonoma county, although that can be verified. This statement in the sale catalogue said that she was foaled in 1890; that as a two-year-old she had been sent to Stockton with a view of securing a record of 2:30 on the kite track there, and had trotted in 2:32, thereby failing to get in the list. After that she was sold at the public sale, as stated above, and was bought by Timothy Judge, and by him turned over to John Cassidy. Samuel Solomon, who had the Central Meat l^arket here in San Francisco, bought the mare from Judge for me in 1894. and she was turned over to me by Cassidy. I then made some inquiry as to her previous performance and breeding, and, so far as I could learn, the breeding given in the sale catalogue was correct, it being that she was sired by Memo and that her dam was a mare known as the McAuliffe mare, who had been sired by John Nelson. I also followed up the state- ment that she had been sent to the kite track in Stockton and found that was true. At that time she gave promise of being very speedy, and at the last large meeting at the Bay District Track I took her out there from McCord's Stable, where I kept her, and asked Jim Dustin to drive her a half mile. He hooked her in a bike and drove her a half mile on the trot in 1:09, which was considered very good under the circumstances. Afterward, in driving her on the road, she injured one hind leg slightly, so that we were never able to train her, and I drove her here on the road for many years, both single and using her as a mate for Harvey Mack in a pole team, and also showed her in several horse shows, both here and in Burlingame. She has been bred to McKinney three times, the first two foals being fillies, both of which have been sold East, Charley D. being the third foal. He was foaled on the Reed Place, near Decoto, where the mare was in pasture, and as soon as he was able to travel the mare and foal were moved over to Pleasanton and placed in care of Mr. Chas. Griffith, with a view of breeding the mare to Bonnie Direct, and since that time Charley D. has never been out of my posses- sion. This is rather a long statement, but you, of course, may use as much of it as you wish. Thanking you again for your kind notice of the horse, I am, very truly yours, JOHN C. KIRKPATRICK. The receipt of the above letter from Col. Kirk- patrick gave the editor of this paper a clue to follow, and as one of the identical catalogues of the Board Ranch sale happened to have been sent to this office by one of our subscribers since the fire of 1906, we looked it up and find that the Board Ranch was at Orland, Glenn county, California. The sale of 1893 was held by the old firm of Killip & Co., at Van Ness avenue and Market street, on August 3d of that year. The mare Flewey Flewey (now dam of Charley D.), was No. 8 in the catalogue, and her pedigree was given as follows, which we have no doubt was correct: Flewey Flewey, black mare, foaled 1890, bred at Board Ranch, Glenn county, Cal. Sire, Memo 15907; first dam, McAuliffe mare by son of Jack Nelson, he by John Nelson 187; second dam by Gen. Taylor, son of Morse Horse 6; third dam by a son of Argyle, thoroughbred. This being the breeding of Charley D's dam, it is no wonder he is the game race horse he has shown himself to be. His dam by a producing son of the great Sidney, his second dam carrying the blood of John Nelson, a grandson of Imp. Trustee, that was out of a mare by Abdallah, sire of Hamble- tonian 10; his third dam by the great thirty-mile champion Gen. Taylor, and his fourth dam by a son of the thoroughbred Argyle, Charley D. has the right of inheritance to be as game a pacer as lives. Tuesday, September 24. Pacing, 2:14 class, $200 — Advertisor, by Advertiser (Gillett) 1 2 1 1 Albert E. (Allen) 2 1 4 2 Wanderer, by Athby (Snyder) 3 4 2 3 Mabel C, by Strathway (Walton) 4 5 3 4 Milton Gear, by Harrv Gear (Leggett) ..5355 Time— 2:21, 2:22, 2:22%, 2:25%. Trotting, 2:20 class, $220 — Era, by Zpmbro (Williams) 1 1 1 Kinney Rose, by McKinney (Walton) 2 2 2 Time— 2:27, 2:27%, 2:25. Wednesday, September 25. Trotting, 2:19 class, $200— Sona by McKinney (Williams) 1 1 1 Emily W., by Jas. Madison (Ward) 2 2 2 Idolway, by Stoneway (Moshier) 3 3 3 Prince Mac, bv McKinney (Leiginger) .... 4 4 4 Time— 2:30, 2:26, 2:28. Pacing, 2:12 class, $200 — Radium, by Stoneway (Mosher) 1 1 1 Josephine, by Zolock (Rutherford) 2 2 2 Explosion, bv Steinway (Ward) 3 3 3 David St. Clair, by St. Clair (Walton) 4 4 4 Time— 2:20%, 2:22%, 2:22. The Australian and New Zealand Trotting Associa- tions have had a rule for years that all horses start- ing in races on Association tracks must be regis- tered before their entry is accepted, but this rule has recently been amended so that all horses must be registered before they are nominated in any event. When applying for registration the nominator must give "the brands, age, pedigree, and general de- scription of such horse, and the name of the breeder of such horse, and the name of the owner, and all per- sons having any interest whatever therein, and such further particulars as the Association may from time to time require." This rule is one that should be ijopted by the National and American Trotting Assi iations. Thursday, September 26. Pacing, 2:14 class, $1,000 — Lohengrin, by Charleston (Ward) 1 1 1 King Athby, by Athby (Leggett) 2 3 2 Queen Pomona, by Pomona (Walker) 3 2 3 Mabel C. by Strathway (Walton) 4 4 4 Jim Corbitt by Seymour Wilkes (Lieginger) 5 5 5 Time— 2:16, 2:17%, 2:19%. Trotting, 2:10 class, $200 — Goldennut by Neernut (Ford) 1 2 1 1 Oveta by Caution (Ward) 3 1 2 2 Burnut by Neernut (Rutherford) 2 3 4 4 Queer Knight by Knight (Williams)... 4 4 3 3 Time— 2:25, 2:20%, 2:20%, 2:20%. Friday, September 27. Special — Dutch by Athby (Byrne) 1 1 1 Beauty by Nushagak (Allen) 3 2 2 Speedway by Strathway (Leggett) 2 2 3 Time— 2:32%, 2:31%, 2:32%. Pacing, 2:08 class, $200 — Mandolin by Alcone (Mosher) 1 1 1 Jonesa Basler by Robt. Basler (Walker) ... 3 2 3 Magladi by Del Norte (Ward) 4 3 2 Miss Idaho by Nutwood Wilkes (Zibbell) ..244 Time— 2:14%, 2:13%, 2:12. Saturday, September 28. Pacing, 2:18 class, $200— Radium by Stoneway (Mosher) 1 1 3 1 Josephine by Zolock (Rutherford) 2 4 1 2 Explosion by Steinway (Ward) 4 3 2 3 Advertisor by Advertiser (Gillett) .... 3 2 4 4 Time— 2:19%, 2:20%; 2:20%, 2:21%. Trotting, special — Queer Knight by Knight (Williams) 1 1 1 Burnut by Neernut (Rutherford) 2 2 2 Emilv W. by Jas. Madison (Ward) 3 3 3 Time— 2:24, 2:20%, 2:19%. MENDOCINO MOURNED IN AUSTRALIA. Mr. W. B. Veirs of Melbourne, Australia, who owns the Palo Alto bred stallion Dixie Alto 36253, by Men- docino 2:19%, on hearing of the death of Mendocino, wrote us the following: Breeder and Sportsman — I noted with a feeling of regret in your issue of June 29th that Mendocino, sire of Dixie Alto, and other good ones, died on June 13th, and on my first visit thereafter to Dixie's stable I not only conveyed the sad news to him, but took the opportunity of showing his respect by plac- ing a piece of black crepe on his stall, to remain there for two weeks. You don't hear much of Dixie Alto in California, but he is coming on here, and I think if he was in America to-day he would trot a mile easy in better than 2:10, as on the day we received the news of Mendocino's death Dixie Alto equaled in private the record made by his sire, and did it on a small track, and alone. [Saturday, October 5, 1907, END OF SYRACUSE MEETING. Syracuse, September 12 and 13.— Pacing, 2:12 class, purse $1,200— Ethan Roberts, b g by Ethan Wilkes (Snow) 111 Pacemaker, br s by Kingmaker (Murphy) ..222 Gentry's Star, b m by John R. Gentry (Mc- Henry) 3 3 3 Time— 2:10%, 2:11, 2:09%. Pacing, 2:11 class, purse $1,000 — Aileen Wilson, blk m by Arrowwood (Wil- son) ^ 1 1 Thornway, b h by Steinway (Cox) 1 3 3 Major Mallow, b g by Box Elder (Mallow) 2 2 2 Bonanza, b g by Alphonso Vincent (Thomas) 3 5 4 Shaughran i i uis 1^6—2:05%, 2:06%, 2:07%. Trotting, 2:16 class, purse $1,200 — Daniel, br g by Highlawn Prince (Ernest) ..111 Burma Girl, b m by Bingen (Clarke) 2 2 6 Tokio, gr g by Bellini (Dickerson) 3 3 2 Marjorie, gr m by Mikagan (Cox) 4 6 3 Axtellay, 7-4-4; Dossie Villiers, 6-5-5; Composer, 5-7-7; Kyra, 8-dis. Time— 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:10%. Trotting, 2:14 class, purse $2,000— Claty Latus, ch m by Pilatus (Dickerson) 1 1 Thornfield, b h by Silverthorn (Benyon) 3 2 Genteel H, b h by Gambetta Wilkes (W. Mc- Donald) 2 3 Time— 2:11%, 2:08%. Pacing, 2:07 class, purse $2,000 — John A., ch h by Eddie Hal (Geers) 3 1 3 1 Wilson Addington, b h by Coastman (Cox) 5 4 12 Doris B., b m by Grattan (Allen) 1 2 5 4 Miss Gav, b m by Ashland Wilkes (Mur- phy) 2 5 4 3 Allenwood, 6-6-2-si; Prince Hal, 4-3-6-si; Cascade, 7-dr. Time— 2:05%, 2:04%, 2:07%, 2:06%. Trotting, to beat 2:01%— Major Delmar, b g by Delmar (A. McDonald) . . Lost Time — Quarter, 0:31; half, 1:02%; three-quarters, 1:33%; mile, 2:04%. Pacing, to beat 1:59% — Audubon Boy, ch h by J. J. Audubon (Gatcomb) Lost Time — Quarter, 0:31; half, 1:01%; three-quarters, 1:31%; mile, 2:01%. « September 14. — Trotting, 2:05 class, two-in-three, purse $1,000— George G., b g by Homeward (McDonald) 1 1 Oro, blk g by Little Corporal (McCarthy) 2 2 Lady Gail Hamilton, blk m by Oakland Baron (Thomas) 3 3 Time— 2:07, 2:07%. Pacing, 2:03 class, two-in-three, purse $1,000 — Angus Pointer, b g by Sidney Pointer (Sunder- lin) 1 1 Argot Boy, b g by Argot Wilkes (Cox) 3 2 Baron Grattan, b g by Grattan (Geers) 2 3 Pralia, distanced. Time by quarters— 0 : 30, 1:01, 1:33, 2:02%, 0:29%, 1:00%, 1:31%, 2:01%. Pacing, 2:18 class, purse $1,000 — Ethan Roberts, b g by Ethan Wilkes (Snow) 6 8 1 1 1 Moy, b m by Prodigal (Hayes) 1 1 7 3 3 Princess Hal, b m by The Beau Ideal (Mitchell) 3 2 3 2 2 Anda H., blk h by Andalusia (Mc- Cargo) 2 6 2 4 dis Julia Marlowe, 8-3-6-ro; Queen Walnut, 4-4-5-ro; Ding Pointer, 5-7-4-ro; Oakland Son, 7-5-8-ro. Time— 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:21%, 2:11%. H3 THE ARAB SADDLE. While the horse Cyclone was being warmed up for a race at the Sidney, New South Wales, Royal Agri- cultural Show last month, a wheel came off his sulky and the driver, W. Brown, was thrown out. The frightened horse galloped round the track, and eventually he went straight at the high wing of one of the jumps set for a hurdle, which he not only cleared, but also took the sulky over without touch- ing the fence himself or allowing the vehicle to do so. It was a wonderful feat, and one that exacted great cheering. Cyclone escaped without a scratch, nor was his driver injured. Mr. Graham says: The Arab saddle of Morocco is perhaps the worst that man has yet designed, though from it was made the Mexicah saddle, probably the most useful that exists for all kinds of horses. The Moors girth loosely, and keep their saddles in place by a broad breastplate, so that it is exceedingly difficult to mount. To do so gracefully you must seize the cantle and the pommel at the same time, and get into your seat as gingerly as possible. It is a superstition among the Moors to mount and dismount as seldom as they can, as they hold that the getting on and off fatigue the horse more than the mere carrying of the burden. The Gauchos, on the contrary, say it helps a horse to get off and on, and to leave the saddle for a moment, loosening the girths to allow the air to get between the saddle and the back. This the Moors hold "to be anathema, and Spaniards, Mexicans, and most horsemen of the South agree that the saddle should not be shifted till the horse is cool, lor fear of a sore bacg. Gauchos all girth very tightly ; Arabs scarcely draw the girths at all, and their saddles repose on nine (the number is canonical) thick saddle cloths. It is probable that, given the loose girth, short stirrup leathers, and their own flowing garments, their personal con- venience has more to do with not getting off and on than regard for the welfare of their beast. — London Live Stock Journal. The International Horse Show held in London last June realized a net profit of $45,000. Saturday, October 5, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Genteel H., May Earl and Axtellay also started. Time— 2:08%, 2:09%. 2:09%. Trotting, 2:07 class, three heats, purse $1,200 — Lillian R., b ni by J. T. (McDevitt) 1 1 1 Lotta, blk m (McHenry) 2 2 2 Kid Shea, b g (Packer) 3 3 4 Lady Gail Hamilton, blk m (Thomas) 4 5 3 Turley, br g (Geers) 5 4 5 Time— 2:09%, 2:0S%, 2:08%. Trotting, 2:15 class, purse $1,200 — Daniel, br g by Highlawn Prince (Ernest) 111 Othello, blk g (Fairbanks) 3 2 2 The Pacolet, blk g (McDevitt) '. 2 3 7 Richie Baron, hr g (Hayes) 5 10 3 Lucretia, Johnny, Fred C, Silas, L. Maud and Dos- sie Villiers also started. Time— 2:09%, 2:10%, 2:08%. September 24. — Pacing, 2:13 class, purse $1,200. (Three heats Monday) — Flving Jim, h g by Bourbon Patchen (Gosnell) 10 1 2 1 2 Pacemaker, b h (Murphy) S 2 1 4 1 Prince Patrick, b g (O. Johnson) ..14623 Red Ash, br h (Hedrick) 2 7 7 3 4 Queen of Clubs, Moisel, Rex Guard, Allie, Cavalla, Red Jacket and Gold Hal also started. Time— 2:09%, 2:08%, 2:10%, 2:12%. Pacing, 2:06 class, three-in-five, purse $3,000 — Aileen Wilson, br m by Arrowwood (D.Wilson) 7 6 1 1 1 Dana Patch, b m (Hersey) 1 1 2 2 3 Darkey Hal, blk m (Rombaugh) 2 2 4 3 4 Jennie W., b m (Cox) 5 3 3 4 2 Kruger, John A., Hal C. and Custer also started. Time— 2:05%, 2:05%, 2:04%, 2:06%, 2:09. Trotting, 2:13 class, purse $1,200 — Chime Bells, h m by Chimes (Titer) 1 11 12 1 1 Judge Parker, br h (Bowerman) .... 8 1 2 3 3 Goldburr, ch g (Esser) 11 3 1 2 4 ' Daffodill, br m (Ames) 2 2 5 4 2 Drives, Bellemont, Billy K., Tokio, Dossie Villiers, Light Rome, Paul Kruger and Quintell also- started. Time— 2:11%, 2:10%, 2:10%, 2:10%, 2:11. Pacing, 2:18 class, first division, three-in-five, purse $800 — Leone, ch m by Toney G. (Saunders) 6 4 111 Jerry Dillard, b g (Crummer) 2 1 2 2 2 Doctor Munson, b h (C. Davis) 12 3 4 4 U. R. Welcome, gr g (Boggs) 3 3 4 3 3 Hall Simmons, William D., Miss Daphne Direct and Ann H. also started. Time— 2:08%, 2:09%, 2:11%, 2:13%, 2:12. September 25. — Trotting, 2:19 class, first division, purse $800. (One heat Tuesday) — Fanny B., br m by My Budd (Packer) 1 1 1 Icora,. b m (Shank) 2 2 3 Tregantle, br h (Kenney) 4 3 2 Happy F., g m (Titer) 3 5 5 Medium Line and Berini also started. Time— 2:12%, 2:11%, 2:11%. Pacing, 2:18 class, second division, purse $800. (Two heats Tuesday) — Arrow, b g by Wilkes (Cox) 4 2 1 1 2 Point Burglar, b h (Bunnel) 1 1 4 4 4 Sunday Bell, b m (Anderson) 2 3 2 2 1 Maconda, b m (Albini) 5 3 3 3 3 Mary Laidley, The Airship, Edna Beard and John A. Howard also started. Time— 2:10%-, 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:12%, 2:10%. Trotting, 2:19 class, second division, purse $1,200 — Marjorie, gr m by Mike Agan (Cox) ..51411 Octavie, b g (Dickerson) 9 3 1 2 2 Ruben S., ch g (Whitney) 1 2 8 4 4 Wilena, b m (Geers) 2 4 9 3 3 Medicum, b m (Hayes) 10 5 2 ro Borealice, Miss Brooks, St. Peter, Hester Schuyler, The Jester and Hester Wilkes also started. Time— 2:13%, 2:13%, 2:15%, 2:15%, 2:16. Trotting, 2:24 class, Merchant Stake $5,000— Sonoma Girl, b m (Mchenry) 6 3 1 1 1 Margaret O., b m (Lassell) 1 1 2 2 2 Claty Latus, ch m (Lasnell) 2 2 4 3 4 Tempus Fugit, ch g (Geers) 3 4 3 4 3 Sterling McKinney, May Earl, Beatrice Bellini and Alice Edgar also started. Time— 2:09, 2:08%, 2:07, 2:08, 2:08%. Pacing, 2:13 class, purse $1,200— Major Mallow, b g by Box Elder (Mallow and Thomas) 3 1 1 1 Eps Cinders, ch h (Christ) 1 2 2 2 Fred Miller, rn g (Stout) 2 3 4 4 Sir Dair, b g (Nuekols) 7 7 3 3 Black Bird, Miss Peeler and John Elder also Time— 2:08, 2:07%, 2:07%, 2:0S%. Trotting, 2:09 class, purse $1,200 — Axcyell, b g by Axcyone (Hyde) 1 1 1 Emboy, b g (W. B. McDonald) 2 7 2 Mae Heart, ch m (McMahon) 3 2 5 Henry S. Jr., hr g (Evans) 11 3 3 Bonnie Russell, John Caldwell, Tuna, Lake Queen, Zaza, Betty Brook and Dixon also started. Time— 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:09%. Columbus, September 26. — Pacing, purse $1,200. (Two heats Wednesday) — Lady Maud C, ch m by Chitwood (McMahon) 111 COLUMBUS SUMMARIES. September 19. — Pacing, 2:09 class, purse $1,200 — Hal R., br h by Hal B.-Kitty by St. Omer (Hedrick) 9 1 2 3 1 Elesis, b m by Alatus-Queen by Frank H. (Sprague) 1 3 3 2 2 Kingmore, b h by Atlantic King-Jo- sephine P. by Strathmore (Hopkins and Snow) 2 2 5 1 4 Schermerhorn, b g by Blue Zero-un- traced (Meeks) 6 6 1 4 3 Berthena Bars, La Points, Moy, Byron Kay, F. J. Park, Ivan B., Laura Bellini, Lydite, The Donna and Leone also started. Time— 2:10%, 2:08%, 2:09%, 2:12%, 2:07%. Trotting, 2:17 class, purse $1,200. (One heat Sep- tember 17th; two heats September 18th) — Kenneth Mac, br h by Bobby Burns- Thisbia by Wilkesview (Nuekols) ..28211 Ward M., blk g by Direct-not given (Rathbun) 1 1 4 4 2 Idora, b m by Elyria-not given (B. Shank) 4 2 1 3 3 Fannie P., br m by My Budd (Packer) 3 3 3 2 4 John A., Tellus, Lawrietta, Composer, Admiral Togo, Medium Line, Hester Schuyler, Dainty Dolly, Marjorie, Exquisite, Ruben S. and Tregantle also Time— 2:11%, 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:13%, 2:12%. Trotting, three-year-old class. The Kentucky Stock Farm Futurity, purse $5,000. (One heat September 18th) — Kentucky Todd, b c-hy Todd-Paronella by Park- ville (Stinson) 1 1 Blue Hill, b c by Bingen (Titer) 5 2 General Watts, b c by Axworthy (Bowerman) . . 2 5 Belle J3ird, blk f by Jay Time (A. McDonald) . . 3 3 Bonnie Wav. b f bv Peter the Great (Lassell) . . 4 4 Time— 2:08%, 2:11. Pacing, three-year-old class, The Kentucky Stock Farm Futurity, purse $2,500 — Bettie Brent, blk f by Wiggins-Lucy, by Patchen Wilkes (Nuekols) 1 1 Patrick Henry, b c by Oratorio (Kenney) .... 2 2 Lydia Curzon, b f by Lord Curzon (J. Thomas) 3 3 Flaming Arrow, ch t by Geo. Simmons (McCoy) 4 dis Time— 2:10%, 2:10%. September 20. — Trotting, 2:05 class, purse $1,200 — George G., b g by Homeward (A. P. Mc- Donald) 1 1 1 Oro, blk g by Little Corporal (McCarthy) ..322 Mainsheet, blk h by The Director General (Thomas) 2 3 3 Time— 2:06%, 2:08%, 2:05%. Pacing, free-for-all class, purse $1,200. (Two heats September 19th) — Angus Pointer, b g by Sidney Pointer (Bow- ser and McHenry) 4 1 1 Gallagher, b g by Royal Rysdyk (James) ..134 Baron Grattan, b g by Grattan (Geers) ..322 Argot Boy, b g by Argot Wilkes (Cox) ... 2 4 3 Time— 2:05, 2:03%, 2:03%. Pacing, 2:14 class, purse $1,000. (One heat Sep- tember 19th) — Major Mallow, b g by Box Elder (Thomas) 2 11 William O., blk g by The Director General (Geers) 1 2 2 Reproachless, blk m by Direct Hal (Starr) 3 4 3 Shaughran, b h by Ananias (De Ryder) ... 4 3 4 Miss Jones and Grand Elder also started. Time— 2:05%, 2:06%, 2:06%. Trotting, 2:12 class, purse $1,200— Wild Bell, br g by Wildnut (De Ryder) ..1211 Gold Burr, ch g by Bursar (Essery) . . .12 3 3 2 Bellemont, b m by Zomhro (Thomas) . . 4 10 2 3 Thelma, b m by Great Heart (Warner) 2 1 12 d Mae Heart, Dr. Ives, Dixon, Quintell, Billy B., Sarah Hamlin, Zaza, Peter Balta, Katherine L., Chime Bells and Fedora's Athol also started. Time— 2:08%, 2:09%, 2:10%, 2:43. Pacing, 2:07 class, purse $1,200 — Hedgewood Boy, ch h by Chitwood (Mc- Mahon) 1 1 1 Darky Hal, blk m (Rombough) 3 2 2 Leland Onward, b h (Murphy) 2 3 3 Tommy H., b g (Nuekols) 8 4 4 Bystander, Judge Wilson, Prince Hal, Directwood and Miss Gay also started. Time— 2:05%, 2:05%, 2:04%. After one heat of the 2:05 class pace had been won by Ardelle, the race was postponed until Saturday, when a rain storm caused further postponement until Monday. September 23. — Pacing, 2:05 class, purse $1,200. (One heat Friday) — Citation, b m by Norvalson (McMahon).. 2 13 Ardelle, br m (Geers) .' 1 2 4 Rudy Kip, br h (Murphy) 4 3 4 1 Morning ■ Star, h g (Starr) 4 3 2 Nervolo, b h (Cox) 5 5 5 Time— 2:04, 2:03%, 2:04%. Trotting, 2:16 class, three-heats, purse $2,000 — Claty Latus, ch m by Pilatus (Lasell) 1 1 1 Jack Leyburn, ch g (McCarthy) 3 2 2 Kassona, b m (Young) 2 3 4 Oliver Moore, b h (Conrad) 7 7 3 Frank Be Sure, b g (Marriott) 2 5 4 Elesis, b m (Sprague and Hedrick)...... 7 6 2 Caffeene, b g .(Andrews) 8 2 6 Lyddite, Berthena Bars, Byron Kay, Shermerhorn, Moy, The Mystery, Shaughran, Ivan B. and F. J. Parks also started. Time— 2:07%, 2:07%, 2:06%. Trotting, three-year-olds, Horse Review Futurity, purse $7,000. (Two heats Wednesday) — Gen. Watts, b c by Axworthy (Bower- man) 1 1 4 1 Miss Densmore, b f (Benyon) 4 2 1 2 Bonnie Way, b f (Lassell) 2 4 2 3 Belle Bird, blk f (L. McDonall) 3 3 3 4 Blue Hill, b c (Titer) 5 dis Northern Man, br c (Curtis) dis Time— 2:11, 2:09%, 2:12%, 2:09%. Trotting, two-year-olds, Horse Review Futurity, purse $3,000 — The Leading Lady, b f by Bingen (Benyon) ... 1 1 Justo, b c (Hall) 2 2 Oro Lambert, gr c ( Stinson) 3 3 John Gray, gr g (Childs) 4 5 Peter Pan, b c (Evans) 5 4 Matt Silver, ch c (Roths) dis Time— 2:16%, 2:16%. Trotting, 2:05 class, purse $1,200 — George G., b g by Homeward (A. P. Mc- Donald) 1 1 1 Mainsheet, blk h (Thomas) 2 3 2 Oro, blk g (McCarthy) 3 2 3 Time— 2:06%, 2:08, 2:07. Pacing, free-for-all, purse $1,200 — Angus Pointer, b g by Sidney Pointer (Mc- Henry) 1 1 1 Baron Grattan, b g (Geers) 2 2 2 Gallagher, b g (James) 4 3 3 Argot Boy, b g (Cox) 3 4 4 Time— 2:03%, 2:03, 2:05. Trotting, to beat track record of 2:02 — Major Delmar, b g by Delmar (A. P. McDonald) Lost Time by quarters— 0:31%, 1:01%, 1:31%, 2:04%. Columbus, September 27. — Trotting, 2:13 class, The Buckeye, $5,000 — Highball, b g by Dr. Hooker (Geers) ... 1 2 1 1 Wilkes Heart, b g (Stelle) 3 1 7 3 Jack Leyburn, eh g (McCarthy and Val- entine) j 2 3 2 2 Baraja, b g (Shaw) 9 5 3 ,4 Lotta, Athasham, Genteel H., Peter Balta, Kath- erine L. and Paul Kruger also started. Time— 2:08%, 2:07%, 2:08%, 2:08. Pacing, 2:15 class, first division $800— Major Mallow, h g by Box Elder (Thomas) 4 2 1 McKaig Simmons, b h (Reeves) 3 1 5 Davie K., b g (Rombaugh) : 1 6 4 Tax Title, blk h (Keating and Valentine) ... 2 5 2 Tommy Foster, Village Boy and Buzz also started. Time— 2:08%, 2:08%, 2:09. Pacing, 2:15 class, second division, purse $800 — Edna V„ b m by Vitello (Haywood) 1 1 1 Mosie L., b m (Valentine) 5 2 2 Jerry Dillard, b g (Crummer) 8 6 1 Jolly Bird, b m (Edwards) 3 3 3 Kavallo, Hazel Simmons, Red Ash, Hazel Hunter and Anda H. also started. Time— 2:10%, 2:10%, 2:10%. September 28.— Trotting, 2:07 class, purse $1,200. (One heat Friday) — Lillian R., b m by J. T. (McDevitt) . .. 1 1 1 Emboy, b g (W. B. McDonald) 2 2 2 Turley, br g (Reese) 4 4 5 John Taylor, gr g (Hoy) 5 3 4 Kid Shea, Lady Gail Hamilton and Watson also Time— 2:08%, 2:07%, 2:08%. Pacing, 2:07 class, purse $1,200. (One heat Fri- day)— Leland Onward, b h (Murphy) 1 1 1 Tommy H., b g (Nuekols) 4 3 2 Bystander, b g (Hall) 8 2 3 Hedgewood Boy, ch h (McMahon) 2 7 6 Bonanza, Prince Hal, Judge Wilson and Direct- wood also started. Time— ^:08%, 2:05%, 2:05%. Trotting, 2:24 class, purse $1,200 — Tregantle, b h by Simmons (Cox) 2 1 1 St. Valiant Vincent, br h (Geers) 1 2 4 Octavie, b g (Dickerson) 7 4 2 Modicum, br m (Hayes) 4 3 3 Bisa. Albert Jay, Brother Milroi and Zephyronia also started. Time— 2:11%, 2:12%, 2:14%. Pacing, 2:05 class, purse bl,200 — Citation, br m by Norvalson (McMahon) 1 3 Rudy Kip, br h ( Murphy) , 5 1 Hidalgo, b g ( L. McDonald) 2 2 Morning Star, b g (McHenry) 3 5 Ardelle, Nervolo and Phalla also started. Time— 2:03%, 2:U%. Trotting, 2:16 class, purse $1,200 — Fanny P.. br m ( Packer) 1 1 Lawrietta, b m ( Saunders) 2 4 Axtellay. b m (.-omas) 5 2 Ward H, blk g (James) 5 3 Kenneth Mack, Hazel Grattan, L. Maud, John A. and Daris Martin also started. Time— 2:09%, 2:09%. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 5, 1907. «i***»»»»»>»*l!l>>»M>»l»*»»ft*»»*»»*»»*»»»*»»»»»»«»»»*»»*»*»*»»*W»»»»»>» i I C J **4-«**<4«4*'«'«'«i«*-««» ROD MAKING ALMOST A LOST ART. With but comparatively few exceptions the fish- ing rod of to-day is a machine-male affair — the tips and guides only are put on by men, very often by youths or girls, on some cheap makes. As a rule, the majority of rods are gotten up to look well only when they are sold. In this case, however, the buyers are generally to blame, for there is too large a demand for a good serviceable article at a fourth- class price. Some men early realize their mistake, one founded on ignorance, and eventually become sticklers for high grale and efficient rods, others again are beyond redemption and never become anglers. When the infringing influences of complex and highly organized machinery entered the old "bench" workshops of the veteran maker of split bamboo fishing rods and reconciled him to its coming, ma- chinery could seek no higher recognition. To-day when the fastidious fly caster or bait caster musters out his new rod, which is to prove itself or fail him, he must divide the honors or the oppro- brium between the machine and the man. Before the man may begin to put the mark of his handicraft upon the rod of split bamboo, the machine will have been the basic worker. The machine will have cut the six triangular strips of bamboo entering into each of the two or three hexagonal sections of the rod. The machine will have planed the under two sides of each strip to glass smoothness and fitted them into the hexagonal taper- ing bundle. The machine will have pressed each bundle home into the binding glue. And nature will have furnished the inimitable gloss of the surfaces. In the fitting of the agate tip, the placing of the agate guide, and its fellows, the adjustment of the ferrule joints, reel seat, and handle, and finally in the careful wrapping and varnishing of the com- pleted rod the old fashioned rodmaker finds oppor- tunity for his handicraft. "No rodmaker to-day can compete with the ma- chine in the assembling of split bamboo," states a veteran and popular local tackle dealer, for a quarter of a century a rodmaker who has loved his rods sometimes to the point of unwillingness to part with them for money. He sighs as he says it, too. For in this quarter of a century there have been other things than the machine to work change in the business of the rodmaker who learned his trade under some of the old masters of the art. Nature herself has failed him. Where is the stock of famous bethebara wood, of which, it was claimed, the finest rods in the world were made? The old rod- maker is making his "bethebara" rods, but despising the material of which he must fashion them. A genuine bethebara rod of a generation ago would bring its weight in gold — if the wood were to be had for the making. Long ago the South American who sought bethebara stock for the world's rod mar- kets went out of business for lack of it. Even the greenheart woods are cut into heavily. Some of those Castle Connell greenheart salmon rods also bring a good price, so that the enthusiast can get desirable stock to work over. A larva of an Indian fly has been boring into the bamboo stock shipped from the port of Calcutta. The Japanese supply of bamboo is hopelessly second class. Only the bamboo stock from the Bombay district is safe. This condition has given place and market to the steel rod of this age of steel — a rod despised by the rodmaker as a Buddhist despises a Christian! No man not a fisherman ever made a, rod. He must have fished to appreciate the rod. He must have loved a rod in order to appreciate its beauties, and appreciating these and apprenticeship makes the rodmaker. One man in America made a rod which won him fame before he died. Another man made a reel that brought him fame, and the grandsons of the man who may be using the first of these reels to-day may be using them a hundred years from now. These facts make the skilled rodmaker of the present snort under his breath when some one with a steel rod comes into his little shop asking that his "pole" be fixed up ship-shape before he starts out for a two weeks' vacation into the woods and waters. "A pole!" What is the world coming to? To-day, when the fisherman seeks his "hand-made" rod in the strictest sense, he must reconcile himself to the solid rod of greenheart or lancewood. Green- heart also has its drawback. It is in the form of the "pin knot." This pin knot, in the beginning, was a small, hard tendril of the tree. As the tree grew its outer hark inclosed the speck of tendril. When the wood is cut into squares from one-fourth to three- fourths of an inch and a pin knot shows itself the strip is thrown away. If the rodmaker, after hours of planing and polishing, feels the tip of the hidden thing he throws material and work away. Or, if the knot fails to show after all the labor of the rod- makei, the first rush of a stung bass or steelhead in the clear, cold waters of the fishing country may leave the owner of the new rod in a dilemma which only the fish is likely to escape. For the hidden pin lot in the finished section of a rod means a snapping of the rod if the knot shall be in the slender reaches of the tip. The rod of split bamboo is the favorite of the present-day fisherman. In the makeup of the bundle of strips composing it ends are reversed and arranged so that the inevitable sectional rings of the wood shall not lie together. Nature's finish of the bamboo cane must be removed carefully even at the knot rings. The enamel of it must not be touched in the plane surfaces. Occasionally one may see in this nature's finish of the golden bamboo rod a chocolate discoloration in spots. Nature did not do this. In the Indian ports of lading the bamboo canes in bundles were passed through flaming heat in order to destroy the boring larvae, which in the long sea voyage would honey- comb them . Yet men have admired these blemishes until often a rod is colored artificially with acids in order to stimualte the marks of a necessity. "Balancing" the fishing rod is one of the chief arts of the rodmaker. In the fitting of the ferrules at the point where German silver male and female joints must form about three inches each of pliancy, it be- comes an art to hold the perfect bow of a rod when the strain of the line runs over the rod from reel seat to tip. The "feel" of the rod must be sympa- thetic to the hand of the fisherman. Its taper from reel seat to tip must be in perfect proportion through two, three, or four sections, each involving the fer- rule joint. When you have found the man who has mastered these things, be careful how you go to him for rod repairs — adjusting of an agate guide, the re-wrapping of the rod. the tightening of a loosened ferrule. Don't ask him to straighten a steel rod which you have stepped on in the boat. He hates the steel rod anyhow, and the straightening of such a rod is so full of the risk of breaking that you will have to as- sume all the risk of the attempt. Don't, for heaven's sake, call a fishing rod a "pole." A fishing pole is a stalk of bamboo in its natural state, generally imported from Japan and designed for holding out into the water a line provided with a float or bobber. Don't — in the expression of your affection for your rod — tell him that it is "hand-made." He'll tell you that if it is. and if it isn't hand made he'll swear that you don't know a shiner from a hard- mouth. And if you expect him to recognize the rod as hand-made, remember that it should have cost you all the way from $18 to $30 for a bait casting ser- vice, and $15 to $35 if for fly casting, the variations in prices depending upon whether the trimmings be of nickeled brass or of German silver. STOCKING THE PAPER MILL CREEK. Last Saturday a dozen members of the California Anglers' Association planted 50,000 trout fry, ob- tained from the California Fish Commission, in the waters of Paper Mill Creek, Marin county. The fish were in tin cans and were transported on a freight train, the crew of which had orders to stop along the route whenever it was desirable to place the fish. The fry, ranging from an inch and a-half to three inches in length, were placed in selected spots, shallow, gravelly places, protected by overhanging brush, where the big fellows, if any there be in the stream now, could not lunch on them. This ship- ment was in fine condition, not more than 200 of the young trout were lost. Next year there should be some grand fishing resulting from this planting of young fish, which the club members will endeavor to carry out annually, now that a start has been made. That Alaska is the land of big things is shown once again by a bearskin that L. L. Bales brought to Seattle from Seward on the steamer Santa Ana. The skin is that of a grizzly hear that weighed at least 1,400 pounds. The skin is fully ten feet long and about six feet wide. Mr. Bales and Jim Howell tracked the huge animal near Sand Point. It did not put up a fight, the first two shots touching vital parts, and it fell dead in the snow near its lair. If any hunter has bagged a hear larger than this one, he has not brought the skin to Seattle. Mr. Bales is well known in Seattle and Alaska. Between Sacramento and Colfax the railroad men report that the quail are most plentiful and are growing for the time of slaughter. Dr. C. H. Blem- mer says Loomis is ready for all hunters, and that the surrounding country is filled with the feathering birds which will soon be ready to stand up and say "full grown." Around Clements, Amador county, this State, there is an abundance of valley quail. The season for valley quail does not open until the fifteenth of this month, but this report is but one of the many to the effect that shooting this season will be par excellence. The sportsmen of this State are soon to have an- other game bird added to their list The State Board of Fish Commissioners will at once proceed to stock the hunting regions of the State with Hungarian grouse, so it is reported. An order for 500 pairs has already been placed with the importer at Philadelphia, and it is expected that the birds will be shipped at the earliest possible moment. The birds are imported from Hungary, where they are a principal game bird of that coun- try. Data collected by the Commission shows that the bird has been successfully introduced in some of the Eastern States, and is as flourishing as in its native land. The birds cost $5 a pair, therefore the task of stocking the State will prove an expensive one, but not more so than the work justifies. The birds will propagate rapidly, being as prolific as the quail family, and it is expected that if pro- tected a fe,w years they will become so numer- ous that a regular open season can be established. The State has a game law protecting grouse, which, with the sage hen, cannot be legally hunted until May 1, 1909. It is expected that at the next meeting of the Legislature this will be so amended as to extend the closed season for several years more to give the new game bird ample time to mul- tiply. The hunters' license law has so far placed with the Commissioners a fund amounting to $85,000, and it is estimated that fully $100,000 will be at the dis- posal of the Commission before the rush is ended. This reminds us concerning an attempt made to introduce hob whites near Los Angeles. From the fol- lowing report the experiment was successful: The eastern tourist or the new arrival is a long way from the old home, but a trip to one of the canyons back of Hollywood will make him think he is near there, for within the brush in sight of Los Angeles can be heard the real eastern bob white quail, and the peculiar call from which they get their name. About six years ago an eastern man, who took a trip into the hills north of Hollywood, thought he saw a place where the hob white quail would thrive and when he returned home sent out a dozen birds and they were turned loose. Now the dozen amounts to about 100, and while there is no open season for them, it is likely they will thrive if there is a close season made by law, for they have not the gameness of the California quail and fly but a short distance after being flushed. They are larger than the valley quail and the two are forever fighting, with the odds always in faver of the native sons and daughters, on account of their "spunk." A number of bob whites were put out about eight years ago in the vicinity of Concord, Contra Costa county. The birds thrived and multiplied, but were eventually all killed off by market hunters and pot hunters. This was before the law prohibiting the sale of quail. We once saw nearly 100 bob whites, much to our regret hanging in bunches and for sale in one of the local markets. o FISH LINES. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Sod». That excellent trout fishing is not confined entirely to the mid sections and more northerly fishing re- sorts of this State, is evident from an account which pleasingly relates the chances for angling enjoyment to be found along the banks of the Sespe, in South- ern California: If there be another enthusiastic trout angler who has not wet his line yet this season, there still is a place within easy distance of Los Angeles where a week's trip might still be taken with profit. Some of the best fishing of the season is to be had in the late summer in such streams as are not fished out earlier, to which category belong the San Gabriel, and other waters convenient to the one-day angler. J. A. Coxe and a party of friends went out to Matilija in Ventura county. It was decided to try the fishing far from the usual haunts of the angler, and to that end provision for a several day's trip was made. In the quintet was Sim Meyers and one of the Lamb boys, who is familiar with the location of every big hole in any of the creeks that connect with the Ventura River or other similar streams in that county. After packing up the canyon and over the range for many hours, good looking water was located, a small stream taking its rise on the Pine Mountain from a single large spring, and at the first cast trout were found to be not only plentiful but of very large size. The first afternoon, being keen with the lust of angling, the party kept three or four of the under- sized fish, as viewed by the standaTd of size in that particular stream, but considered large on the San Gabriel. During the rest of the trip nothing less than ten inch fish were saved, and when there was a plenty for the larder they had to be over a foot in length to get a berth m the well-filled creels of the anglers. An average of three dozen of these fish were taken each day, there being a number that would touch sixteen inches. Small Emeric spoon baits and the ■artificial fly seemed equally alluring; in fact there was nothing the anglers had to throw to the trout that the fish did not attack with enthusiasm. Meyers has angled for trout during many years of his residence in Ventura county and never saw the Saturday, October 5, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN sport better. The only drawback to "Big Trout Creek" is its inaccessibility, and in the eyes of the determined angler that is its chief virtue, as it as- sures some protection to the fish supply therein. Coxe found no great difference in the matter of flies. Anything the party had in their hooks seemed to tickle the usually fickle fancy of the fish. Coach- men and brown hackles are usually the extent of the local trout angler's assortment, and they did as well as any other patterns that were used. The state of the water in the upper Ventura county streams is excellent at present, the brooks being fairly high and very clear. There is consider- able food for the fish in them also, and, all told, the conditions hardly could be better for next season's fishing. been done in this line this season. The Black Bass Club has been supporting the Warden and has done no end of good. There has recently been good tuna fishing in Monterey bay; in fact, there is better tuna fishing there than at Catalina, and there is no doubt that if it was properly advertised many sportsmen would be attracted to Monterey by the tuna fishing. On Sunday, September 8th, about forty tuna were caught by fishing parties. Hardly a day passes but two or three are taken. The tuna are mostly small ones, weighing from forty to seventy-five pounds. Twenty thousand Loch Leven trout were planted in the south fork of the Tule river on Saturday, September 14th. The fish arrived from the State hatchery at Sissons the night before. An order had previously been sent in for 10,000, but the Fish Com- mission proved its liberality by doubling the num- ber. Saturday morning a party consisting of T. M. Dungan of Exeter, J. C. .McCabe, Fred Eckles, Walter Vinson, George Lang and Dan Sattler, equipped for both fishing and hunting, left with the minnows in custody, and the big cans containing the fish were emptied into the river at the Indian reservation later in the day. No consignment of fish ever received at Porter- ville was in better condition than this. Of the en- tire lot 20,000, only fifteen were lost The balance scattered in lively fashion in every direction imme- diately upon being turned into the stream, exhibit- ing strength that augurs well for their condition when the next trout season comes around. After attending to this duty, the members of the party yanked a few full-grown members of the finny tribe out of the stream and chased over the hills in- pursuit of game. According to a tale sworn to by all of them, they came upon a big black bear — the blackest bear that ever drew a hunter's aim in the Sierras. Walter Vinson, whose tendency to baldness has of late led him in search of hair-raising expe- riences, sneaked up within range of the black mon- ster and popped a charge from a 30-30 rifle at him. The bear fell over, and Walter yelled to the rest of the crowd, "I've got him." He started after Bruin without reloading, but before he got near, the bear, probably frightened into new life by the apparition, suddenly rose and galloped oft into the brush and was seen no more. Irresponsible and law violating foreigners are vradually finding out that our fish and game laws are to be respected and observed. A case in point is that of the four Greeks who were arrested last week on a charge of dynamiting fish in the north fork of the Feather River, pleaded guilty to the charge when arraigned in the Superior Court at Quincy, and were each fined $250, with the alterna- tive of spending a like number of days in the county jail. Two of the men paid their anes at once and were released, but the other two had no funds and were compelled to remain in jail for some days. At last their countrymen came to the rescue and they were permitted to breather freedom's air once more. The total amount of fines recovered amounts to $988, which goes to the State fish and game fund. A Watsonville party, consisting of three ardent disciples of old Ike Walton — Jim Smootz, C. A. Faul and Herman Woolf — fished near that city, among the tules near the chain of lakes, and suc- ceeded in landing thirty-six fine black bass to show for their day's sport. District Attorney Charles J. Luttrell of Yreka was called to Hilts the other day upon a complaint sworn out by the residents of that section of the country against the sawmill of the Northern California Lum- ber Company, which has been turning the sawdust from the mill into the northwest fork of Cottonwood Creek. This used to be a common practice by the mill owners, but for the last month no sawdust has been turned into the creek. The Sacramento Black Bass Club has been doing such good work in prosecuting the violators of the fish and game laws that now there are hardly any who dare to step over the "dead line." The prose- caution of the American Fish Company, which has been one of the main offenders, has put a stop to some of the illegal practices. Game Warden Neal started out on an expedition to suppress' the seining of fish, and this illegal method was not only a thorn in his side but as well in the sides of all true sportshen. Month after month had the bass been taken from the river and hundreds of pounds shipped away. Warden Neale finally secured the conviction of several of these offenders and then the American Fish Company was taken to task. The result has been that this prose- cution has been the means of accomplishing more for the sportsmen than any other thing which has This has been a lively bass season, and from all up and down the Sacramento River have come re- ports of good fishing, and the black and striped finny tribe have been landed in baskets galore. It is true that there have been many violations of the fish and game laws, and especially has this been reported along the Sacramento River and sloughs adjoining, but Game Warden George Neale put a sudden stop to the violations recently, when he made a raid on the fish markets and seized many pounds which had been illegitimately caught by fishers who had been using the seine. One of the favorite fishing grounds this season has been in the Mokelumne River. Both black and striped bass have been caught and there are plenty yet in the waters. Supervisor Thisby, in whose district the fish have been caught, says: "I want to tell you that the bass have been most plentiful this year. Both the black and striped bass have been enriching the fishers' baskets and adding no end of sport to the pastime. Very few have violated the law around here. There is no end of pleasure among those fishermen who knew the right spots in which to drop their hooks." No remarkable catches have been recorded, but it is stated that the bass are running large in that fishing ground. AT THE TRAPS. The Channel City Gun Club opened the Southern circuit of blue-rock tourneys with a two days' shoot September 23d and 24th. Fred Mills of Long Beach was first high amateur gun, with a total of 362 breaks out of 400; Billy Varien of Pacific Grove was second, with 358; Roy Witman, 345; C. D. Hager- man, 334; Gus Knight, 331; F. A. Weatherhead, 318; "Barracuda" Gibson, 318; J. P. Maese, 306; E. C. Redman, 294; "Pop" Carr, 286. Among the "pros" the order was: Chris Gottleib, 383; D. W. King Jr., 366; E. Holling, 350; "Dick" Reed, 347; Hip Justins, 325; T. A. Marshall, 321. Gottlieb and King shot Selby factory loads. Channel City Gun Club, Santa Barbara, Cal., Sep- tember 23, 1907— 1234567S9 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20—200 .18 18 16 IS 16 17 18 19 20 17—177 .15 16 12 14 18 15 17 19 17 17—162 .20 17 18 20 18 18 17 18 18 19—183 17 18 18 20 19 17 IS 18 19 15—179 12 16 15 16 16 13 13 13 16 16—146 .13 13 16 14 15 .. 15 14 .. ..—... .17 15 10 16 16 17 14 17 19 15— 1S6 .17 15 15 17 17 15 18 16 20 19—167 .10 14 15 10 14 15 11 16 17 17—140 .19 19 17 19 18 19 20 19 19 19—188 .14 12 13 14 11 12 13 14 9 ..—... F. Weatherhead. 12 15 18 17 17 19 19 20 16 19—172 Geo. Shea ......14 9 12 10 13 10 — ... E. Holling* ....17 18 18 17 18 17 17 16 18 20—176 H. T. Hoyt* 13 15 19 13 15 15 14 17 15 IS— 154 T. A. Marshall*.. 19 16 19 16 16 16 13 18 17 17—16? IS 15 20 17 19 16 16 18 20 17—176 17 20 18 IS 18 19 19 18 20 19—186 19 19 20 20 20 IS 20 20 IS 18—192 H. Justins* 19 IS 19 15 18 15 15 14 18 IS -169 H. A. Martin 15 14 12 15 13 . . . .— C. T. Greenfield. 10 ..10 4 8 .. ..— "Parker" 12 19 17 12 .. 18 16 — Jas. Williams 11 16 14 18— W. J. McCaffrey . . .•. 17 12 13— *Trade representatives. Channel City Gun Club, Santa Barbara, September 24, 1907— Events — Targets — Gus Knight . . . C. D. Hagerman. W. H. Varien.. R. B. Witman . . Chas. Carr A. H. Ballentine. . J. P. Haese . . . Jim Gibson . . . E. C. Redman. F. B. Mills . . . J. B. Quintero Dick Reed* . D. W. King Jr.' Chris. Gottleib Events — 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Targets — 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20- -200 &Knight 14 16 11 16 13 20 15 13 19- -154 Hagerman .... 19 19 14 19 16 16 14 20 17 18- -172 Varien .19 18 15 18 17 18 16 19 16 19- -175 Witman ..17 19 17 18 13 20 19 19 15 19- -176 Carr .15 15 15 17 13 12 14 17 10 12- -140 W. A. Hillis*. .17 18 13 18 14 19 16 20 12 15- -162 Gibson .15 17 15 16 13 16 12 14 17 16- -151 Redman .15 15 15 14 16 18 15 17 15 14- -154 Mills IS 19 17 18 15 18 16 18 19 16- -174 Holling* ..16 19 17 19 18 19 18 15 14 19- -174 Marshall* .... ..IS 19 15 IS 11 14 12 17 11 19- -154 Reed* .12 19 18 17 18 IS 16 IS 16 19- -171 King* ..18 19 16 18 19 18 17 19 18 18- -180 Gottlieb* .19 20 19 19 20 19 18 20 18 19- -191 Justins* .... .. 9 15 15 18 16 15 14 17 18 19- -156 Weatherhead . ..14 11 17 8 12 18 IS 15 17 16- -146 Hoyt* ,15 18 15 18 14 17 12 18 17 13- -157 Haese ..20 14 14 17 13 14 13 11 16 12- -150 McCaffrey 14 10 13 12 Ballentine .... 13 17 16 14 16 16 16 13 16 12- -149 12 7 11 10 12 15 5 9 15 12- -108 Martin ..11 17 14 7 R. M. Arnold . 14 18 14- C. .b. Coultas . 15 15 18- 9 12 10- The Western Gun Club's three-day blue-rock tour- nament at the Sherman grounds, near Los Angeles, brought out an attendance of nearly fifty shooters. Windy conditions during two days played old nick with a number of crack scores, another matter that helped the boys to keep up low averages was the fact that many of the targets furnished stood the impact of shot pellets without breaking. Targets were picked up after the shoot that were perforated, some by several pellets of shot, but were unbroken. Th following account of the shoot is by Ed Hedder- ly, a popular sportsman and leading sporting writer of the Angel City: Fred B. Mills pegged a second spike into his hold on the high average championship of the Western Gun Club's initial tournament Saturday at Sher- man, by repeating his excellent performance of the first round, and breaking 1S5 out of the 200 birds proprammed, for the excellent figure of 92% per cent. In the morning scores were good, and it was thought the work would read better on paper than that of the first day, but about lunch time the fun began. The trade-wind had been flirting a little with the birds all along, but after shooting was re- sumed it came on to blow a moderate gale. Targets commenced to bounce like rubber balls, and one after another even the crack "pros" went down the line. Scores hovered around 14 and 15, and several quit in disgust. Then came the really good shot's time, and he proceeded to make use of it. At his usual steady gait, making but one straight, Mills traveled down the score sheet, and at the evening compilation figured quite a distance ahead of his nearest competitor for amateur honors, Chris Gott- leib, the Omaha professional, another crack duck shot, stayed in the hunt to the last and led the "birds only" class by a wide margain. breaking but one bird less than Mills for 92 per cent. Aside from the wind, everything passed off smooth- ly, and about the same number of shooters was on hand as faced the traps the first day. Sunday morn- ing the crowd is expected, the $50 purse added to the last event for average chasers being the drawing card. Most of the "pros" had hard sledding of it, and bad half hours were too common for comfort. Thomas A. Marshall in particular was unlucky, los- ing 53 out of 200. D. W. King Jr. was a good second to Gottleib, with' 189 breaks, for 90 per cent. He is an expert with the rifle as well as the scattergun. Dick Reed of San Francisco was in good form, and, in spite of the wind, let but 25 get away, his running mate, Hip Justins, being six behind. Bill Hillis took something of a tumble from his exalted position on the first day by looking the wrong way at 40, the changing traps and varying wind being his undoing. Emil Hollin with 169. Clarence Haight with 154, Harry Hoyt with 145, are another trio which had its troubles. All are cracks, good for much better scores under ordinary circumstances, but yesterday had the best of 'em treed. The amateurs, as a whole, acquitted themselves well. Varien lost but twenty-one during the day; Mark Lane missed but two more, as did Knight. The big San Bernardino artilleryman, with his long- eared gun and "loaded-while-you-wait" shells, was working hard for second high amateur average, and bid fair to win it. "Pop" Carr, the veteran from Monterey, who never misses a shoot, or admits that he is coming to the next one, came through with a- straight in one event. R. M. Arnold of Hueneme dropped 25, and drew down $32.90. "Barracuda" Jim Gibson of Nordhoff treated his erstwhile good reputation shamefully during the day by sloughing off 43. "Barracuda" has a specialty, it is shooting for medals. If there were any around he would be wearing 'em at the finish. At one of the L. A. G. C. tournaments Jim once won all of the three medals hung up, breaking bet- ter than 47 out of 50 each time. Ed Vaughan was away below his form, and on the sick list, looking more like a candidate for the hospital than a crack trapshot competing for high average honors. In all, 27 got away from him. E. Weatherhead, the Iowa amateur, missed 37. C. D. Hagerman, with 162, and Charles Van Valken- burg with one less, were around the SI per cent mark. Rhodes quit after the seventh event and gave it up for a bad job. Bungay got together better than on the first day and broke 175. He is still somewhat out of practice, but Sunday probably will do better work, and run up his form of two or three years ago. "Pop" Carr broke 162, Charlie Julian scored 159, Deibert only shot in five events, i^. C. Redman, J. H. Baker, Homer Kennedy and M. D. Towne took part in the last few events. There were thirty-eight shooters. Treasurer and Manager Joe Wood was so busy that he had no time to do anything but pay out money and keep the books straight. Mills won $66.15 and Lane $5S.75 on the day, which is not bad for any shoot. On the whole, the shooters like the Chick system. Some say the three-money-cut gives two or three fellows all the coin, but if the purses were cut four ways, the same fellows would complain, because there was nothing to go after and no money when one did make a good score. In a gale that converted quartering birds into an assortment of angles that kept down scores until everybody was disgusted, the Western Gun Club's first blue-rock tournament passed into history last Sunday. Considering that it was the initial attemi,t ■ of the organization, the shoot was a most enjoyable event for all concerned. Throughout the entire program there was but one thing to mar it. The weather Saturday was too windy for good scores, and Sunday was abc 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 5, 1907. nastiest day that local gunners have had since the Pacific Coast championships were shot off in a driving sandstorm at Ocean Park several years ago. Fitful and gusty, the gale put innumerable kinks in the course of_the birds, and filled the shooters' eyes with a fine ^chist that made accurate work im- possible. One by one the experts went down the line, but the crack Kebraskan, Chris Gottleib, managed to pull general and professional high average out of the fire. The exception to the rule was J. Ed Vaughan, who was much to the bad the first two days, having trouble with his gun, as well as being sick, but Sunday he set them all a mark and re- gained his old form. Drilling out 91 per cent under such conditions is wonderful shooting, and sufficed to put the local expert second in general average to Gottleib, with a grand total of 526 out of the 600, for S7.6 per cent. Vaughan's 170 and 173 the first two days put him about twenty-five birds to the bad, and he chose the worst of days to make them up on, but Sunday led ihs nearest competitors, Gott- leib and Bills, by nine birds. Fred Mills, who was thought certain to win high average with two days gone and an average of 92% per cent, went to pieces on the last day. He dropped 33 birds on the day. falling to 14 in several events, and being unable to strike his gait. Nevertheless, he made amateur high average, and also qualified for second high general average behind Gottleib, with 537 for grand total, and S9% per cent. Fred Bills of St. Louis, who has been shooting con- sistently throughout, was second to Mills among the amateurs, with 531 breaks and S8% per cent. R. M. Arnold of Hueneme was third, breaking 525 and averaging S7% per cent. Vaughan shot second high professional average. Third high professional average went to Emil Hol- ling of San Francisco, with 87% per cent. Bills scored third high in general average, as well as second in the amateur class. These are not very flattering reports for the "pros" to send back to the factories, yet, considering the conditions, the shooting was excellent. It is impos- sible to tell how many birds were lost by blue-rocks failing to break. After the firing the officers went over the grounds and picked up over 100 birds with one or more holes through them. One blue-rock had been struck by no less than four shot, which had penetrated it cleanly, without breaking off a piece large enough to constitute the "thumb-nail" size re- quired by the rules. This is likely to do trap shoot- ing more harm than anything else. By one expert it is laid to the trap, which does not impart a very rapid rotation to the birds. Vaughan. in one of his events, fired at a quartering target and lost it. Harry Hoyt said the bird was knocked completely out of the line of flight, and many others had the same experience. Fred B. Mills has invented a new target which he believes will prove better than any in use. It is painted red and black, and after the average events Sunday, Mills furnished enough for a ten bird trial, and the experts were much pleased with it. There was plenty of money in sight Sunday and straights were worth good gold. T^ey were not so plentiful as previously, and paid better than $10 as a rule. In several events sixteens were in the money, high scores being eighteen. Bills led in the money-getting with $60.10 to his credit when the day was done. Bungay, Varien, Julian, Mills and Lane were not for behind. Winnings were swelled materially by the big side pool of $50 added to the tenth event which paid with 18 high, $17.10, an unusually large value for that score, which was made by Varien and Julian. Lane, Bungay and Bills with one bird less, received each $16.15, and Mills, 16, took $15.20 One of the amusing features of the day was the "dog race," in which Treasurer Wood produced a Pointer, which some one decided to raffle off in the form o. a shoot at twenty-five birds, $2.00 entrance and birds extra. Bob Bungay of Ocean Park took a liking to the animal, which was a big Pointer dog with a glaring yellow eye. The Ocean Parker got away badly by missing his first bird and was thought out of the hunt, but he came back with a run of twenty-four straight and led the dog home. Mills gave him a good run with 23; Lane, Gottleib and Holling, scoring 22 each. In all, the club trapped about 27,000 targets, and the shoot was in this regard somewhat better than had been expected. The totals of the shooters who competed through- out in all the average events follow: 200 200 200 T. A. Marshall 172 147 152—471 R. C. Reed 178 175 159—512 D. W. King Jr 171 180 166—517 C. Gottleib 182 184 174 — 540 H. Justins 168 169 157—494 C. D. Hagerman 171 162 152—485 C. Van Valkenburg 161 161 163 — 487 W. H. Varien 173 179 170—522 J. F. Gibson 149 157 148 — 454 F. Weatherhead 156 163 165 — 484 W. A. Hillis 183 160 163—506 E. Hrlling 1S3 169 173—525 C. A. Haight 158 154 147 — 459 H. A. Hoyt 147 145 145 — 437 Fred Bills 1S2 175 174—531 J . j. Vaughan 170 173 183—526 M. \ Lane 167 177 164—508 185 167—537 177 157—513 175 168—525 159 165 — 486 173 171—514 F. B. Mills 185 Gus Knight 179 R. M. Arnold 182 C. L. Julian 162 R. H. Bungay 170 Western Gun Club, Los Angeles, September 27, 1907; ten events, twenty targets each — 123456789 10 T. A. Marshall. .19 18 19 IS 19 16 16 15 14 18—172 Dick Reed 16 18 19 17 19 20 17 17 17 18—178 D. W. King Jr.. IS 18 IS 18 16 16 19 17 16 15 — 171 Chris Gottleib ..17 IS 17 19 20 16 19 19 19 18—182 H. Justins 18 16 17 17 17 17 16 19 14 17 — 168 C. D. Hagerman. 19 17 17 16 18 18 15 17 18 16—171 Van Valkenberg. 16 16 17 17 18 14 15 17 17 14 — 161 W. H. Varien .20 17 18 18 19 17 16 17 16 15—173 Jim Gibson 13 15 17 17 17 10 15 14 17 14—149 F. Weatherhead. 18 15 16 19 16 16 13 17 13 13—156 W. A. Hillis 18 19 18 16 18 20 18 20 18 IS— 1S3 E. Holling 19 17 20 19 IS 19 17 16 19 19—183 C. A. Haight 18 12 19 16 17 12 15 16 16 17— 15S H. T. Hoyt ...15 16 17 13 15 14 19 11 11 16—147 Fred Bills 18 18 20 18 18 18 17 18 19 18— 1S2 J. E. Vaughan.. 18 15 19 16 IS 17 17 14 19 17 — 170 J. B. Wood 17 12 12—... M. G. Lane .. 16 20 19 17 18 19 13 16 16 13—167 Fred Mills 19 16 19 19 19 20 19 19 17 18— 1S5 Gus Knight 19 16 IS IS 18 18 17 18 20 17—179 A. M. Arnold ..20 18 18 IS 19 19 14 19 20 17— 1S2 Chas. Julian 18 IS 19 16 16 15 15 14 17 14 — 162 Chas. Carr 17 17 17 IS 16 16 15 17 16 IS— 167 J. Rhodes 15 15 16 13 — . . . R. Bungay 19 16 16 IS 18 IS 16 17 16 16—170 H. C. Burmister 17 19 15 16 19 14 18 14 19 14—165 Louis Breer 19 18 18 IS 16 19 17 17 16 17—175 E. C. Redman... 15 16 16 12 11 18 14 15 .. .. — ... E. G. Allen 17 14 17 17 15 — . . . Dr. Taber IS 15 — . . . W. Pettyman ..16 13 — ... T. A. Crawford. 16 12 10 — . . . S.. Brigham ...17 15 IS 14 — . . . W. D. Towne ..15 14 9 14 — E. L. Deibert 15 17 15 14 — ... R. Naylor 5 . . 11 4 — ... Sam Smith 16 17 14 14 15 14—... .... W. Page 15 16 .. — ... Frank Childs 10 .. — ... Holbit 15 17 — . . . W. H. Wilshire..l2 9 14 16 12 — . . . Redman 15 16 15 15 17 17 14 13 14 16—152 C. E. Englehart .14 16 12 9 17 — . . . Taber 14 16 13 16 — ... J. R. Cheathman 10 14 11 5 — . . . H. Kennedy 13 10 17 12 13—... D. WT. Courtney 7 4 5 5—... OPENING OF THE DUCK SEASON. Western Gun Club, Los Angeles, 1907; ten events, twenty targets — 12 3 4 5 6 7 Marshal 14 16 12 15 14 15 16 Reed 18 15 19 17 17 17 IS King 17 16 17 19 16 18 20 Gottleib 18 19 17 IS 19 19 19 Justins 18 IS 19 15 20 17 15 Hagerman 17 17 18 17 17 15 16 Van Valkenburg. 16 17 13 16 17 15 18 Varien 19 18 17 19 16 18 16 Gibson 17 17 13 16 14 14 15 Bills 17 17 15 19 19 19 16 Hillis 16 15 14 15 18 IS 18 Holling 17 16 18 17 17 16 16 Haight 17 14 16 16 18 15 11 Hovt 16 15 12 14 IS 12 15 Weatherhead . . 17 16 13 16 17 15 16 Vaughan 18 17 17 16 17 16 IS Lane 17 IS 18 20 18 17 16 Mills 18 IS 20 18 19 17 19 Knight 19 19 19 IS 19 17 15 Arnold 19 Is 15 19 17 16 19 Rhodes 15 14 16 14 12 13 13 Bungav 17 IS 14 16 20 IS 19 Carr 16 20 16 17 IS 14 17 Julian 15 15 14 14 14 18 15 Diebert 8 14 16 17 14 12 16 Redman 16 16 J. H. Baker 12 6 8 9 R. Arborn 12 11 12 12 Kennedy . . 11 15 10 Towns 9 6 Bungay 12 Burmister September 2S. 8 9 14 17 19 17 19 20 19 18 17 13 14 15 15 19 19 19 19 16 18 18 16 13 17 16 15 16 13 14 18 18 IS 19 15 18 19 17 17 18 16 18 10 14—147 18—175 18—180 IS— 1S4 17—169 16—162 15—161 IS— 179 16—157 17—175 17—160 19—169 16—154 16—145 17—163 17—173 20—177 20—185 16—177 IS— 175 On Tuesday last the open season for wild ducks commenced, needless to say that throughout this State every sportsman who could get away to the duck hunting grounds was out. The first day of the season was, generally speak- ing, a most auspicious one. Reports from interior points, particularly shooting resorts of the Sacra- mento and San Joaquin valleys, show that limit bags were most acceptably numerous. One party of thir- teen shooters who were at Firebaugh's all got limits on sprig and mallard, the birds being in fine condi- tion. The Suisun marshes, for once, did not materialize as many birds for the gunners as has been the rule for past opening days. A strong northwest wind is responsible to a great degree, for this partial failure of the duck crop. In many of the bay marsh districts, where here- tofore opening-day shoots have been somewhat bar- ren, good sport was the rule. Most of the limit bags came from the east side bay marshes, between San Leandro and Alviso. San Jose sportsmen had rather a favorable recognition from the birds round about the Alviso shooting ponds. The birds shot this week were practically all home- bred ducks, Northern birds, in this vicinity, at least, are not yet in any appreciable evidence. Sprigtail and mallard, with a sprinkling of teal, made up the general bags, strange to say, our old familiar, the spoonbill, this season is noticeably absent for the openings days' shooting. The thirty-five bag limit, we are pleased to note, has, so it looks at present, put the market hunter out of business. Furthermore, most of the com- mission houses refuse to* handle consignments from the market hunters. On Thursday a report was cur- rent that there was over thirty (limit) sacks of ducks in the express office here at San Francisco that had been consigned to commission men. These birds were not called for and were in consequence in danger of spoiling. The commission men would not take the chance of arrest for violation of the law pertaining to possession of more than the limit number of ducks. There has been this week a scarcity of ducks in the market stands. The small number allowable to each individual dealer daily has therefore been snapped up quickly and at prices in keeping with a limited supply for a plethoric de- mand, as much as $5 a pair were paid for fat mal- lards, teal brought $1.50 a pair. For the present, barring the coming of early rains, the sport is of. most agreeable promise. STOCKTON SHOW NOTES. IS 15 18—173 17 16 11—162 19 18 15 .. 14 15 15— 11 11 11 18 ..— Western Gun Club, Los Angeles, September 30, 1907; ten events, twenty targets — 123456789 10 Marshall 16 IS 16 15 14 14 16 17 11 15—152 Reed IS IS 14 15 18 16 14 16 15 15—159 King 17 14 16 16 14 18 17 16 20 18—166 Gottleib 20 17 20 19 17 17 16 15 19 14—174 Justins 16 17 19 12 16 18 16 13 17 13—157 Hillis 19 17 17 15 16 16 16 15 15—163 Holling 17 17 19 18 20 19 15 14 17—173 Haight 18 16 15 16 16 16 13 11 14—147 Hoyt 15 14 18 14 13 15 14 14 13—145 Smith 16 12 j. i 17 12 14 10 .. ..—... Bills 15 19 19 18 15 18 17 17 19 17—174 Van Valkenburg 17 19 17 12 IS IS 17 IS 15 14—165 Varien 16 17 19 18 14 15 18 17 18 18—170 Gibson 14 14 16 13 19 18 11 13 15 15—148 Hagerman .. ..17 16 13 15 15 15 17 18 15 11—152 Vaughan 18 20 20 IS 19 18 16 19 19 16—183 Lane IS 17 19 19 15 12 14 15 18 17—164 Mills 20 14 16 17 17 18 16 17 16 16—167 Knight 17 17 17 17 19 16 12 13 15 14—157 Arnold IS IS IS IS 19 19 15 18 14 11—168 Burnhart 15 17 11 — . . . Breer 16 16 IS 15 16 20 16 18 15 14—164 Bungav 19 17 16 19 15 16 15 IS 19 17—171 Weatherhead ...19 17 15 18 17 16 18 16 14 15—165 Julian 19 16 14 17 18 18 16 12 17 18—165 H. McCullough. .. 15 19 IS 13 15 18 16 17 12—... L. Slocum 12 15 9 16 9 — . . . Carr 10 16 15 12 IS 17 11 15 17 14—145 San Francisco fanciers will have a total of about seventy-five entries for the Stockton show which,, by the way, will probably be a four-point show. The bench show committee and club members have been working hard to make the coming show a success- ful one. The published list of specials will be ma- terially augmented by additional trophies and prizes, which will appear in the catalogue. A large number of local fanciers will attend the show, many of these will go by boat to Stockton on Saturday evening preceding the show; this will enable the visitors to spend a day seeing the sights of the Flour City and surrounding country. The officers of the Stockton Kennel Club are: President, F. N. Vail; first vice-president, W. H. MacKay; second vice-president, C. E. Owen; trea- surer, R. H. Groves; secretary, A. M. Barnett. Bench show committee — R. H. Groves, Chas. Heffer- nan, C. E. Owen, Francis Hodgkins, Harry Masters, W. H. MacKay. Superintendent, Thos. J. Blight. Ring steward, Chas. Gilbert. Judge, Geo. W. Clayton of Chicago. Veterinary surgeon, Dr. J. H. Eddy. FRESNO KENNEL CLUB. The Fresno Kennel Club wound up its affairs in connection with the recent bench show and concluded its work for the fall season at a meeting September 23d. The most important action was a vote to hold a bench show some time next May. In the mean- time steps will be taken to have the club regularly affiliated with the American Kemfel Club. This ac- tion is expected to again enlist the interest and co- operation of fanciers from other cities and a first- class exhibition is to be held in that city. Directors for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Lee L. Gray, C. B. Shaver, Arthur Long, Calvin Hill, Jeff Graves, A. Lusk Paddock, A. L. Nelson, C. Saxe, H. A. Smith, E. J. Boust and W. N. Thome. The cups for the winners at the show held in conjunction with the county fair have been ordered and will be delivered to the respective winners in the near future. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Saturday, October 5, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. 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The Canf ield Stakes For Trotters and Pacers Foals of 1907— To Take Place 1910 UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE California Breeders Association OF LOS ANGELES Entries to Close Friday, November 1st, 1907 All Entrance Money and $400 added to be divided 60 per cent for Trotters and 40 per cent for Pacers $5 TO NOMINATE YOUR FOAL ON NOVEMBER 1ST $10 additional April 1, 1908; $10 additional April 1, 1909; $25 addi- tional April 1, 1910 ; $50 additional to start, payable thirty days before the race. CONDITIONS. Will be mile heats, three-in-five. Distance, 100 yards. Entrance must be accompanied by entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amounts paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. Hopples will not be barred on 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 50, 25, 15, 10 per cent. 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. C. A. CANFIELD, President. JOHN W. SNOWDEN, Secretary, 526 San Pedro St., Los Angeles, Cal. BRIGHTON BEACH Racing Ass'n Stake Events of 1908-1909 Entries Close Monday, October 14, 1907 TO BE RUN IN 1908 For Two-Year-Olds in 1908, now Yearlings The Brighton Junior Stakes,* of $15,000; Six Furlongs The Neptune Stakes,* of $7,500; Six Furlongs The Venus Stakes,* of $7,500 (for Fillies) ; Five one-half Furlongs TO BE RUN IN 1909 For Three-Year-Olds in 1909, now Yearlings The Brighton Derby,* of $15,000; One Mile and a Half The Iroquois Stakes,* of $7,500; One Mile and a Quarter The Queen Stakes,* of $7,500 (for Fillies and Mares now Yearlings and Upwards) ; One Mile and a Half DECLARATION DATES BRIGHTON JUNIOR STAKES - - - March .15, 1908— $35 May 15 — $75 NEPTUNE STAKES March 15, 1908— $25 May 15 — $50 VENUS STAKES March 15, 1908— $25 May 15— $50 BRIGHTON DERBY Jan'ry 1, 1909— $50 May 15— $75 IROQOUIS STAKES Jan'ry 1, 1909— $35 May 15— $50 QUEEN STAKES Jan'ry 1, 1909— $35 For Yearlings QUEEN STAKES Jan'ry 1, 1909— $50 2-yr-olds & up QUEEN STAKES May 15, 1909— $75 All Ages The Rules of Racing adopted by the Jockey Club and the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association govern all races run under the auspices of the Brighton Beach Racing Association : : : : : For Additional Particulars and Entry Blanks Address JOHN BODEN, Racing Secretary, 215 Montague St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Gombault's Caustic Balsam The Worlds Greatest anil Surest W$ Veterinary Remedy Qm 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 tablespoon fnl of Caostlo Balaam will produce more actual results than a whole bottle of any liniment or Bpavin mixture ever made Every bottle sold ie warranted to give satisfaction Write for testimonials showing what the most promi cent horsemen say of it. Price, SI. 50 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or Bent by express, charges paid, wiib. lull directions for Its use. The Accepted Standard VETERINANY REMEDY Always Reliable. Sure In Results. 3&*& Jfoge genuine wiilwm the sfganHaeefi SAFE FOR ANYONE TO USE. JU,J*S%i'&5S£Z&a' } Cleveland, o NOTHING TCTJT GOOD HESUT,TS ■ Have used GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM for more ■ than 20 years. It is the best blistorl have ei er trie-l I have I ■ used it in hundreds of cases with best i |fectly iafo for the most ine* peri en red person to use This ithe largest breeding establishment ot trultinrj tu.r«es in :ho world and nse your blister orten.-W. 11. IfAVinND, |l rop. Belmont l'.rt Sloelt Form, Belmont Purls , Jlont. tJSTCD 10 YFAT?1? SFrrFSSFITLT.Y. Ihavensed GOMTtAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM fori I ears; have been very successful in cnrinit curb. ringbone, I capped hock and knee, bad ankles, rheumatism, and eJ- I most every cause of lameness in horses Have a stable of I forty head, mostly track and speedway horses, and cer- I tainly can recommend it.-C C. CIUHLR, Tralnlar I Stables. 990 Jeunlng* Street, New lork City. Soie Agents fon the United States and Canada* The Lawrence-Williams Co. TORONTO, ONT. CLEVELAND, OHIO. FIRST ANNUAL HORSE SHOW TO BE GIVEN BY THE .'. PORTLAND HUNT CLUB .*. AT THE Lewis and Clark Fair Grounds, Portland, Or. November 7, 8 and 9, 1907 Large Arena Prizes for Horses of All Kinds Mules and Jacks Entries Close October 20, 1907 Free Stabling for Oivt-of-Town Exhibitors For Preliminary Classification Entry Blanks and Further Information Address PORTLAND HUNT CLUB 229 Lumber Exchange Building,' Portland, Oregon Wanted- AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACDTTC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN." Saturday, October 5, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 $7,000 Guaranteed $7,000 Guaranteed California Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 1 BY THE California Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1907 to Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old $4250 for Trotting Foals. Entries to close Friday, November 1st 1907 ONLY $2 TO NOMINATE MARE $1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners and $200 to Owners of Stallions MONEY DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: $2500 for Three- Year-Old Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the Dam of Winner of Three- 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 Winner of Three- Year-Old Trot when Mare was Bred. Entrance and Payments — $2 to nominate mare on November 1, 1907, when name, color, description of mare and stallion bred to must be given; $5 April 1, 1908 November 1, 1908; $10 on yearlings, April 1, 1909; $10 on Two-Year-Olds. April 1. 1910; $10 on Three-Year-Olds, April 1. 1911. Starting- FaymentE — $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 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-3'ear-old divisions. CONDITIONS. $1500 for Three-Year-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 Winner of Three- Year-Old Pace when Mare was Bred. 08; $5 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, 1909, her nominator may sell or trans- fer his nomination 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 1907 C. A. CANFIELD, President. Entries must be accompanied by entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amount paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. The Association is liable for $7,000, the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred on 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 monejs in eacli 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. JOHN W. SNOWDEN, Secretary, 526 San Pedro St., Los Angeles, Cal. $7,250 Guaranteed Only $2 to Nominate Mare $7,250 Guaranteed Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 8 TO BE GIVEN BY THE Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1907 to Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old Entries to Close Monday, December 2d, 1907 $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners, and $450 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 Three- 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 Winner of Three- Year-Old 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-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 Winner of Three- Year-Old Pace when Mare was bred. $250 IN SPECIAL PRIZES FOR STALLION OWNERS Given to Owners of Stallions standing highest in number of Mares nominated in this Stake that were bred to their respective horses, divided as follows: 1st Prize $100 4th Prize $25 2d Prize 50 5th Prize 20 3d Prize 35 6th Prize 20 -«- — The Above Prizes will be Paid on December 24th, 1907. ENTRANCE AND PAYMENTS — $2 to naminate mare on December 2, 1907, when name, color, description ot mare and stallion bred to must be given; $5 May 1, 1908; $5 October 1, 1908; $10 on Yearlings, February 2, 1909; $10 on Two-Year-Olds, February 1, 1910; $10 on Three-Year-Olds, February 1, 1911. 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 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 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. For Entry Blanks and further particulars address the Secretary. CONDITIONS. The races for Two-Tear-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 February 2, 1909, her nominator may sell or transfer his nomination 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 contractel 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 1907. Entries must be accompanied by the entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amounts paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. This Association .is liable for $7,250, the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred on 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 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 E. P. HEALD, President. F. W. KELLEY, Secretary, P. 0. Drawer 447, San Francisco, Cal 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 5, 1907. . . . PETERS AMMUNITION . . . —VICTORIOUS IN— America's Greatest Rifle Matches CAMP PERRY, OHIO, AUGUST 19-24: Won First in Eighteen Matches; Third in Twenty Matches; Second in Twenty-one Matches; Fourth in Eighteen Matches. Used by First and Second Winning Teams — both from Ohio — in the HERRICK TROPHY MATCH, in a field of thirty-eight Picked Teams, representing all the various branches of the United States Service and sixteen States. Of the 100 Experts contesting for places on the PALMA TEAM (to compete in the International Match Sept. 7th) SEVEN of the successful TWELVE used Peters .30 Government Cartridges THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY NEW YORK: 98 Chambers St. T. H. Keller, Mgr. CINCINNATI. NEW ORLEANS: 321 Magazine St. J. W. Osborne, Mgr. The HUNTER ONE-TRIGGER WON THE GRAND AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. The contest was open to the world. Ask for our new Art Catalogue in colors. THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Fulton, N. Y. McMurray - McMurray McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, 531 Valencia St., San Francisco, CaL | Sales Agent for California. McMurray - McMurray * * | WE FOOL THE SUN 1 The ROSS McMAHON * Awning and Tent Co. | * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. Camping Outfits for Hunting $ and Fishing Trips. * 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. $ I Phone Temporary 2030 Four more in 2:15 have already been credited this season to 'McKINNEY" 2: 11% Making his wonderful list still more remarkable. mehnetnio"rihinsgjourS.The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. ANOTHER INTERSTATE AS- SOCIATION HANDICAP WON "WITH PARKER GUN Tom Graham, with a score of 99 out of 100, shooting the PARKER GUN from the 19-yard mark, won the Western Handicap at Denver, August 21, 1907, and the second amateur average for the two days' shooting at Denver was won by Mr. H. R. Bonser, with the PARKER GUN. score of 3S7 out of 400. The Southern. Eastern and Western Handicaps have all been won by the PARKER GUN, and the greatest event of the season so far, the Professional Championship of the United States, was won by the PARKER GUN. and the second place in this same great event was won by the PARKER GUN. Send for Catalogue. N. Y. Salesrooms, 32 "Warren St. PARKER BROS., - 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. JAMES A. GROVE (R. R. Syer, 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 for the M. and M. and C. of C. Stakes Developed. Patronage and Correspondence Solicited. LAWRENCE STOCK FARM, Lawrence, Santa Clara Co., Cal. 75 PER CENT OF ALL HORSE OWNERS AND TRAINERS. USE AND RECOMMEND CampbelPs Horse Foot Remedy -SOU) BT- W. A Say re Sacramento, Cal. R. T. Prasier Pueblo, Colo J. G. Read & Bro Ogden, Utah Jubinville & Nance Butte, Mont A. A Kraft Co Spokane, Wash. Thos. M. Henderson Seattle, Wash. C. Rodder Stockton, Cal Wm. E. Detels. Fleasanton, Cal W. C. Topping San Diego, Cal. Main-Winchester-Jepsen Co Los Angeles, Cal. H. Thorn waldson Fresno, Ca.l Jno. McKerron San Francisco, Cal. Jos. McTigue San Francisco, Cal. Brydon Bros Los Angeles, Cal. Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 1219. JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison Street, Chicago GEORGE E. ERLIN, Prop. JAMES M. McGR^TH, 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 Saturday, October 5, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 »»Wfc^^fcJ»IIM»WfctlM»WfcWj*a3»<»^&?fett^^ At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, California 4Wtl3MfWHWiWWiHWqHwmiHHHHWWiSWWWWmg'/ UBS Our 1907 New Model Three Bolted Gun embodies all of the requisite qualities of a perfect gun — safety, strength, durability, superior shoot- ing qualities, beautiful lines, nice balance, and in oi.r high grade guns very fine finish and richness of ornamentation. See cut No. 7 $300 list gun shown above — special price $213.75, ejector $]0 extra. We guarantee the three bolts to hold the gun tight for all time and not allow the gun to fly open in discharging. We guarantee the coil main springs forever against breaks and miss-fires. Send for 1907 Art Catalog describing improvements and special prices on eighteen grades $17.75 net to $300 list. ■±3 ITHACA GUN CO., Dept. 15 ITHACA, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch: Phil B. Bekeart Co., 1346 Park St., Alameda 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., Martin Fire Arms Co., Markham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mtg. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Hamilton Rifle Co. 0 A. BREMER-LEWIS CO. Sporting Goods, Fishing Tackle. Guns,, Rifles, Re- ^^ volvers. ^^s^^ Gunsmiths. Lockshiths. Hardware. Rifle and Shot- ffi gun Stocks a Spe- ^^ cialty. Ammunition. 140 VAN NESS AVENUE, Shotgun and Rifle Cartridges Loaded to Order. Telephone, Market 2365. Near Hayes Street ►»»»*M»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»f»»»»»»»»»:*»».»»»»f^»»»»»H GOLCHER BROS., Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co. GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS X^J Telephone 511 Market St., San Francisco | 4 Temporary 1883 General stallion Watts 2:09V* by , "World's Champion three- /ear old "AXWORTHY" (3) 2:15% And winner of American Horse Breeder Futurity. It book to such a sire. pays to When writing mention this kindly Trip Empire City Farms, Cuba N. Y. Three Legged tf ones' are not curiosities by any means. The country is full of them. TT< fourth leg is there all ripht 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 ai.ments and put another sound leg under him by the use of Itist Qui tin's Ointment* When a. horse Is cured nd relit mwim. .irlth Qui nil's Ointment he rtaya cured. Mr. E.F.Burke of Springfield, Mo., writesaa follows: "I have been using Qulnn's Ointment fopseveraj years and have ef- fected many marvelous cures; It will go deeper and" cause less pain than any blister lever used. Thought it my duty for the benetlt of horses to recummend your Ointment. 1 am never without it." This is the iren;s of game are the prizes. Be sure your shells are U. M. C. and use a Remington double-gun, or the modern Autoloader, which loads itself. The Remington Autoloading Rifle is "Big Enough For the Biggest Game." <+*4*<<**-*-*4-»-*-*.l*-e.~a444<,<4-t<-«4<<\<*4-*<*4-t-*-***-t-!A4*4<-*<-e<44<<44*<W>l»l>Wi3asa«^ihn4/,WtM»M»M>M!feMbM*>M*!M«M>*MtMi«MMtMtMMMAMMftMMM t 4 c 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 C 4 Telephone 4 Temporary 1883 GOLCHER BROS., Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co. GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS y 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 I 3 9 511 Market St., San Francisco f m General Watts 2:09^, World's Champion three-year-old stallion by "AXWORTHY" (3) 2:15% And winner of American Horse Breeder Futurity. It pays to book to such a sire. when writing kindly The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. mention this journal r J > Take 11 In Time i 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, Wiadpufls and Bunches which will not yield promptly and perma- nently to Qu inn's Ointment It has saved thousands of pood horses from the peddler's cart and the brokeD-down horse market. Mr. C. B. Diek- I ens Of Minneapolis, Minn., who COnduct3 one of the largest livery stables in the Northwest, ivrites as follows: I have beenusing Qulnn's Ointment for some time and with the greatest I =i!ccess. I take pleasure in recommending it to my friends. No horseman should be with- "" uut ir. in his stable. For curbs, splints, spavins, windpuifsand all bunches it has no equal." ■l Price Si. 00 porfaotfle. Sold by aU druggists orsentby mail. Write us for circulars, iKSSffiftSfeB?"" W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, N. Y. 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday,-. October 12, 1907. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots .pNE Harness nORSE BOOTS The honors ot the hunting fleid this autumn will also go to TJ. M. C. Shells and Remington Guns. Big bags of game aro the prizes. Be sure your shells are U. M. C. and use a Remington double-gun, or the modern Autoloader, which loads itself. f4W««mW««««««««W««l|W*«««W«4m-«? WINCHESTER HIGH POWER BIG GAME RIFLES When you want to drive a ten-penny nail you don't use a tack hammer. For the same reason, when you set off to hunt grizzly, elk, mountain goat, or other big game generally shot at fairly long range, don't take a medium or low-power rifle just because you happen to have one, but carry a long, strong-shooting rifle — one that hits a smashing knock-down blow. Such rifles are the Winchester Model 1886 .33 caliber and the Model i8g5 .30 Army, .35 and .405 calibers, using high-power smokeless powder cartridges with metal-patched, soft-pointed bullets. The bullets used in these cartridges have a good-sized cross section, which gives them great killing power at the distance most big game is shot. The accuracy of these rifles and cartridges has been thoroughly established, and if you sight right the game is yours. Your dealer can show you these models. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., - NEW HAVEN, CONN. A. MULLER, Pacific Coast Agent, 317-319 Howard St., San Francisco. Cal. - Look at these Victories for SELBY SHELLS Tournament held at San Francisco, February 22, 23 and 24, 1907 Result General Tournament held at Fresno, March 3 and 4, 1907 Result General Tournament held at San Francisco, March 10, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Modesto, March 17, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at San Francisco, April ?_4, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Los Angeles, May 4 and, 5, 1907. Besult General Tournament held at San Francisco, May 10, 11 and 12, 1907 Besult...Fuofessional Tournament held at "Walla Walla, Wash., May 16, 17 and 18, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Sacramento, May 24, 25 and 26, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Tacoma, Wash., May 29, 30, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Gridley, Cah, June 15, 16, 1907 Besult General Tournament held at Aberdeen, Wash, July 4, 5, 1907 Besult General High Average High Average High Average High Average High Average High Average High Average High Average High Average High Average High Average High Average OKK : VOLUME LI. No. 16. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 19. 1907 Subscription — $3.00 Per Year THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 19, 1907. Do You Want to Sell? Our next Combination Sale Comes off Monday Evening, December 23, 1907. Limited to 50 Entries. Entries close November 4th. Write us immediately. FRED H. CHASE & CO., 478 Valencia St., San Francisco.; Howard-Short-Horns at Auction. AT NEWMAN, CAL. November 13th, 1907. November 13th, 1907. FOR OUR SECOND ANNUAL SALE WE HAVE LISTED: 50 head of Cows and Heifers; 25 head of Yearling Bulls. Your opportunity to get foundation females bred to Imported Straight Archer, the sire of International winners. . Sale will be held in Sales Pavilion, Newman, Cal. No postponement account of Weather. Ac- commodations, Russ House. — : — For Catalogue Address GEO. P. BELLOWS, HOWARD CATTLE CO., Maryville, Mo., 641 Mission St.', Auctioneer. San Francisco. COMPLETE DISPERSAL SALE OF MR. H. BRACE'S New Park Breeding Farm, Santa Clara, Cal. TO BE HELD AT HIS HOME, AT HEAD OF FRANKLIN ST., SANTA CLARA, CAL. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 1907 35 Head of Stallions Mares, Geldings, Colts and Fillies Headed by the Magnificent Son of McKinney 2:1 1 '4, Greco B. 44845. 22 Colts and Fillies by Greco B. out of Fine Mares. Young Stallions bred in the Purple and Some of the Best Brood Mares in California. Send for a Catalogue. FRED. H. CHASE & CO., 478 Valencia Street, San Francisco, Cal. GRECO B. $7,000 Guaranteed $7,000 Guaranteed California Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 1 BY THE California Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1907 to Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old Entries to close Friday, November 1st 1907 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: $2500 for Three-Year-Old Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the Dam of Winner of Three-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 Winner of Three- Year-Old Trot when Mare was Bred. $1500 for Three-Year-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 Winner of Three-Year-Old Pace when Mare was Bred. Entrance and Payments — $2 to nominate mare on November 1, 1907, when name, color, description of mare and stallion bred to must be given; $5 April 1, 1908; $5 November 1, 1908; $10 on Yearlings. April 1. 1909; $10 on Two-Tear-Olds. April 1. 1910; $10 on Three- Year-Olds, April 1, 1911. 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 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 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, 1909, her nominator may sell or trans- fer his nomination or substitute another mare or foal, regardless of ownership; but the.e 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 1907 C. A, CANFIELD, President. Entries must be accompanied by entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amount paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. The Association is liable for $7,000, the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred on 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 ownei has become a member. JOHN W. SNOWDEN, Secretary, 526 San Pedro St., Los Angeles, Cal Saturday, October 19, 1907.] 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. 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 lettei 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 CANFIELD STAKES is for foals of this year, and is for trotters and pacers to race in 1910, when they are three years old. The races are to be held at Los Angeles, the trotters to race for 60 per cent and the pacers for 40 per cent of the entire stake. President Canfield of the California Breeders' Association will add $400 to the stake, which should be very valuable, as here should be a very large entry list. The total amount of the entrance fee is $50. which is divided into several payments. It only costs $5 to nominate the foal on November 1st of this year. There are two pay- ments of $10 each to be made thereafter, a year apart, then another of $25 in April, when the foal is a three-year-old. After this the starting payment is the only one. The Canfield Stake should be a more valuable stake than the Stanford Stake, which it resembles very much in conditions, except that it has a division for pacers. We ask our read- ers to carefully study the conditions of .this stake as set forth in the advertisement and to enter in it liberally. IT DOES NOT SOUND WELL for horsemen or horse journals to berate and belittle guaranteed stakes because more money is taken in by the pro- moters of them than they pay out. When such stakes are announced they are guaranteed to be worth a certain amount and no more. When they are declared closed the promoters are liable for this amount, and no matter whether the payments are sufficient to equal that sum, the money guaranteed is paid. If the payments amount to more than the guaranteed amount and the promoters of the stake keep the surplus, they have a right to it. They are compelled to stand the loss if any, and why should they not have the profits if any? No person is compelled to enter in any of these stakes, and he knows the conditions before he signs his name to his entry, or if he does not it is no fault of any- one but himself. There are stakes in which all the money paid in is divided among the winners. The promoters of such stakes are to be commended for their liberality in giving them, but they have no right to condemn others for things of which they are not guilty. TWO COLT STAKES have been inaugurated by the Sonoma County Driving Club and will soon be advertised. This club, which is composed of sub- stantial and reliable citizens of Sonoma county, the majority of whom reside at Santa Rosa, guarantees the value of the entire stakes to be $1,000, which is to be divided $500 for two-year-old trotters and $500 for three-year-old trotters. Both races to be trotted in 1908, so they will be for foals of 1905 and 1906. The money will be divided $250 to the winner, $125 to second, $75 to third and $50 to fourth in each race. Entries are to close December 20th, this year, and the payments are as follows: $2.50 to nominate on December 20, 1907; $2.50, April 1, 1908; $5 July 1, 1908, and $10 starting payment ten days before the race. This is a very liberal stake, as the entire entrance fee on each starter will be but $20 to start in a $500 stake, less than 5 per cent, and noth- ing to be deducted from money winners. Entries will be open to colts owned in Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino and Marin counties. Official announce- ment of this stake will be made soon through the columns of the Breeder and Sportsman, and we hope it will receive a very large entry list. SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS has been guaran- teed by the California Breeders' Association of Los Angeles for the California Breeders' Futurity Stakes No. 1, for foals of mares covered this year. Entries to this stake will close Friday, November 1st. This stake helps the situation in California greatly, and makes the earning capacity of two and three-year-old trotters and pacers still greater, consequently in- creases their value. In this stake $4,250 has been set aside for the trotters and $1,750 for the pacers. In addition to these amounts the persons who nomi- nate the dams of winners will get $800, and the owners of the stallions that sire winners of the three-year-old races will get $200. Colt stakes, as every horseman knows, are the very life of the business. They induce breeding, training and rac- ing, and make the selling prices greater than they would otherwise be. Every breeder should patronize these stakes. A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS. MATINEE TO-DAY. The Park Amateur Driving Club will hold a mati- nee to-day on the three-quarter-mile track at the Golden Gate Park Stadium, and there will be five good races, all at heats of three-quarters of a mile, except the class A trotters, who will go half-mile heats. The officers of the day will be: Starter, T. J. Crowley; judges, A. Joseph, William Matson, A. Melletz; timers, J. A. McKerrcn, N. Franklin, G. Wempe; marshal, T. F. Bannon; secretary, F. W. Thompson. The entries are as follows: Class B pacers, three-quarter-mile heats — W. C. Hamerton's b g Colonel C, I. B. Dalziel's r g John T., W. A. Lang's blk g Doc, I. L. Borden's blk m Roberta. Class C trotters, three-quarter-mile heats — J. W. Smedler's b ni Red Velvet, E. .Stock's b g Director B., I. L. Borden's b s Barney Bernatto, I. B. Dalziel's ch g Islamite, F. J. Kilpatrick's h m Washington Belle. Class A trotters, half-mile heats — H. C. Ahler's b g Telephone, George E. Erlins b m Emma Smalley, F. J. Kilpatrick's blk m Princess W. Class A pacers, three-quarter-mile heats — H. M. Ladd's b g Ring Rose, T. F. Bannon's br g Jim Chase, F. J. Kilpatrick's ch g Don Diablo, F. E. Booth's b g Satinwood. Class B trotters, three-quarter-mile heats — George Gay's br g Laddie G., A. P. Clayburgh's ch g Chas. II., F. J. Kilpatrick's b g Allan Pollak, G. E. Erlin's eh g Toppy, M. W. Herzog's blk m Lady Nell. Appended to the summary of the 2:20 class pace at the Tulare meeting, printed in this paper last week, it was stated that Advertisor finished first in the first heat but was set back for fouling Mabel C. In a letter received from Mr. A. J. Gillett, the driver of Advertisor, it is stated that when he took the pole with his horse, Albert E. was second and if Advertisor fouled any one it must have been Albert E. All the reports of the race we have seen stated that Advertisor finished in front and was set back to fourth position. We are very glad to learn from Mr. Gillett that no foul was committed, and as he does not dispute the assertion that his horse was set back, we suppose it was for a violation of rule 29, section 9 of the National Trotting Rules. Ruth Dillon (3) 2:15%, the world's champion half- mile track trotter, worked two splendid miles at the Indiana State Fair grounds recently. After getting her warmed up, Millard Sanders drove her a mile, accompanied by a runner as prompter, in 2: 10%. A half hour later Sanders again drove the filly a mile, this time without a prompter, in 2:11. There was a strong wind blowing at the time, so that horse- men considered that both miles were better than 2:10. The second mile was surprisingly fast, for the filly had much rather race than go a mile alone. Berendos Park race track at Red Bluff is in first- class condition at the present time and will be kept so all winter. The stalls and sheds are to be put in fine shape, and there is no better winter training track in the country. Stalls rent for $1 a month with track and water free. F. N. Frary is manager. Mr. F. J. Kilpatrick of this city no wowns a yearling by Kinney Lou 2:07%, out of the dam of Lady Mowry 2:09%. This yearling was bred by Mr. J. C. Mowry of Newark, and is a fine looker, al- though well marked with white, having a stripe in face, "three white stockings and a white sock." James Butler has consigned all the East View Farm horses to the Old Glory sale. It will be a complete dispersal. A youngster that is attracting a great deal of at- tention at Los Angeles at the present time, is the weanling full sister to Sonoma Girl 2:05%, which Mr. G. A. Pounder of Los Angeles purchased from Sampson Wright of Santa Rosa last spring. Mr. Pounder has given this filly the name of Lotta Lyn- wood, and she will be educated to trot miles as fast as her famous sister if possible. She is a sorrel with both hind feet white. A sad accident occurred in the 2:12 trot won by the California trotter, Wild Bell, at Columbus. The account of the race in the American Sportsman is as follows: A lightning fast track and record breaking attend- ance marked the racing September 20th. At least 20,000 people packed the grandstand and lawn. The racing was marred by a bad looking wreck in the 2:12 trot, second heat, and in the third, one of the most distressing accidents seen in years occurred to the trotting mare Thelma, by Great Heart, resulting in her death. Sixteen trotters scored for the word in this event and never has a field of horses turned around that were so equally matched in speed. All seemed to be able to trot better than 2:10, and as a result the big field was bunched from wire to wire in each heat. In the betting Quintell was liked best, bringing $50, Wild Bell $25, Mae Hart $22, Thelma $20, Katherine L. $15, Peter Balta $10 and the field $25. Quintell was never a serious contender and Wild Bell trotted a good race, justifying the predictions made for him last spring. The second round brought the "wreck," which all drivers afterward said was one of the worst they ever saw, for so little injury. The whole field bunched close to the three-quarters and round- ing into the stretch the spill occurred. The track was covered with dust, for some reason the manage- ment failed to sprinkle the track, and the great cloud of dust raised by the front tier of horses made it impossible for the other drivers to see. Chime Bells evidently ran her leg into Quintell's wheel and in an instant four horses and drivers were down. Chime Bells kicked herself free from the wreck and ran away, dashing between Thelma and Wild Bell at the wire . She was caught, however, without damage. Quintell, Chime Bells, Mae Heart and Zaza were the trotters that went down. McHenry was probably the worst hurt and was picked up unconscious and rushed to a hospital, where it was found that aside from painful bruises, his hands were the worst in- jured. Mr. Payne also received a very severe shak- ing up, as did Henry Titer. Thelma won the heat and stepped into the 2:10 list, only to meet with a fatal injury the very next heat. Wild Bell, Thelma, Bellemont and Mae Heart were the contenders the next heat, and it was right at the finish where the accident occurred . About sixty yards from the wire Warner, who was trailing Wild Bell, attempted to go between Wild Bell, who was at the pole and in the lead, and the fence. There was no room, however, and when Thelma made the attempt the crowd was horrified to see that the mare had broken her left hind leg, square off just below the hock. Evidently in the very narrow space she had thrown out her leg, caught in it the fence and going at a high rate of speed, in withdrawing it instantly, had broken it. She was removed to the rear of the timers' stand and shot. The distressing sight cast a gloom over the big crowd. With Thelma out of the race, Will Bell easily won the deciding heat in slow time. The Arabs in Morocco, though fond of horses, treat them foolishly and roughly, according to the English traveler Mr. Cunninghame Graham. At times they cram them with unnecessary food and at times neglect them. They almost always let their feet grow too long, and they spoil their legs by too tight hobbling. If their horse tires upon a journey they ride him until he drops. This is not so among the wilder desert tribes; the wild Arab loves his horse, but he has need of him to live. Inside Mo- rocco horses are used for either war or luxury, or because the man who rides them can not afford a mule. The pacing mule throughout North Africa is as much valued as he was in Europe in the Middle Ages. In districts like the Atlas, mules are more serviceable than any horse, and on mountain roads will do almost a third longer journey in a day, though the horse beats them on the plain. Mr, Graham says: "None of the horses I saw would be of any value in the European market, except to an artist, but for the country where they were bred they were most serviceable, hardy, and indefatigable, sober beyond belief, eating their corn but once a day, drinking but once, and up to any weight. And if not quite so fast as might be wished, still a glory to the eye." Highland C. 2:29% will not go to Los Angeles with the other horses owned by Mr. W. A. Clark. Jr. Last week Mr. Henry Struve went to Pleasanton and secured a lease on Highland C. and has taken him to Watsonville for the season of 190S. High- land C. is one of the best bred and most promising young sires in California, and the breeders of the Pajaro valley and surrounding country are fortunate to have such a horse in their reach. He is a strong going trotter and showed miles in 2:12%. He is of the favorite Electioneer-Wilkes strain of blood, his sire being a half-brother to the great Expressive 2:12%, and his dam a producing mare by the great Alcantara, while his second dam is the famous brood mare Jessie Pepper by Mambrino Chief. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 19, 1907 CHASE'S COMBINATION SALE. While no large prices were paid for any of the hoses sold by Fred. H. Chase & Co., at the big pa- vilion on Valencia street, last Monday evening, the avarage was very fair. Outside of Monterey 2:09% and his son Yosemite owned by P. J. Williams of San Lorenzo, no really high-class horses were of- fered, and while the bidding on these two did not come up to the owners' expectations and the horses were not sold, the others with two or three excep- tions brought a fair figure. Ed. Parker should have received more for the three-year-old colt. Teddy Rey, and there were a few others that seemed to be sacri- ficed. Sellers should realize, however, that buyers these days are of the Missouri type demanding to be shown, and no talk about what horses might, could, would or should do on their breeding will coax big money from their pockets. Matured horses attracted lively bidding at this sale, but there was not a big demand for two-year-olds, although several sold at good prices. The sales were as follows: Lorenzo Girl, eh f (1904), by Monterey 2:09%,, dam Leap Year 2:26%, to Al Schwartz, San Francisco $260 Monterey Belle, blk m 11900). by Monterey 2:09%. dam Leap Year 2:26%, to G. Lilien- crantz, Oakland 210 Victoria, b f (1903). by Barney Bematto, dam by Antrim, to J. Ryan, Sonoma 60 Thoroughbred mare (1904), by Insulator, dam Gussie by Hyder Ali, to W. B. Snyder, Fresno 65 Thoroughbred gelding (1905), by Insulator, dam Gussie by Hyder Ali. to H. Dantz, City 60 Yosemite, ch s (1902), by Monterey 2:09%. dam Leap Year 2:26%. $S60 bid, but not sold Monterey 2:09%. ch s (1S92), by Sidney, dam Hattie, $700 bid, but not sold Dexter B., b g (1903), by Chas. Derby, dam May by Anteeo, to W. T. Jeffrey, City 195 Schley B.. br g (1902), by Lynwood W., dam by St. Patrick, to Stone Bros., City 220 Black gelding (1905), by Lecco 2:09%, dam by Sidney, to Joe Guinasso, City 115 Black filly (1905), by Directwell, dam by Dexter Prince, to F. L. Huff. Mountain View 185 Bay filly (1905), by Bert Logan 2:26%, dam by Silver Bow, to W. D. Ross, Sonoma 80 Chestnut filly (1905), by Lecco 2:09%, dam by James Madison, to W. B. Snyder, Fresno ISO Bay filly (2905). by Stam B. 2:11%, dam Eva T. 2:18%, to E. A. Bridgeford, City 95 Gray filly (1905). by Directwell, dam Sidlette 2:22%, to Joe Guinnasso, City 235 Little Rey, blk s (1904), by Rey Direct, dam Missie Medium by Rampart, to Joe Cuicello, Pleasanton 350 Hazel T„ b m (1904), by Lightfoot, dam Hazel Wilkes 2:12%, to I. Tuchs. City 135 Hester Pryne. b m (1904), by Nutwood Wilkes, dam She 2:12y2, to C. M. Turner. Suisun 140 Pair docked horses, 16 hands, to W. Michelson, City 300 Fannie, b m by Boswell Jr., dam by Guy Wilkes, to S. B. Wright, Santa Rosa 135 Brown colt (1905), by Scott McKinney. dam by Royal Sid. to I. V.'Button, City 210 Bay filly (1905), by Mendocino, dam Electress Wilkes 2:28%, to F. J. Oliver. Everett. Wash.. . ISO Ollie Mac, b m (1902), by McKinney, dam Elec- tress Wilkes 2:2S%, to H. S. Hogoboom, Wood- laud 465 Chestnut gelding (1906), by Kinney Lou 2:07%, dam Electress Wilkes 2:2S%. to F. J. Kil- patrick, City 190 Day filly (1905), by Washington McKinney, dam by Gus Payne, to F. Bleuss. City 70 Brown gelding (1905), by Washington McKinney, dam by Engineer, to Mr. Ladd SO Bay gelding (1904), by Sidney Dillon, dam by Silas Skinner, to E. B. Ward, City 155 Sorrel mare (1903), by Lynwood W., dam's pedi- gree not given, to Geo. Lorrimer, City 160 Sorrel mare (1903), by Washington McKinney, to W. E. Morris, City 205 Mark, b g, breeding unknown, to J. L. Blaney, City 190 May Day. blk m (1904), by Washington Mc- Kinney, dam by Secretary, to J. L. Smith .... 420 Alice, blk m (1903), by Washington McKinney, dam by Dana 300 May, blk m by Washington McKinney, dam by Dana 300 . Black gelding (1905), by Washington McKinney, dam by Dana, to M. Dorr 100 Alta M., s f (1905), by Washington McKinney, dam by Ansel, to L. M. Ladd 85 Lena D., b f (1905), by Washington McKinney, dam by Daly, to J. Ryan, Sonoma S5 Billy Barlow, s g by Washington McKinney, dam by Daly, to Mrs. G. E. Smnu. Sepastopol SO Billy Haberly, br g (1905), by St. Whips, dam by Daly, to Sam Norris 75 Buster Brown, b g (1905), by Washington McKin- ney, dam by St. Whips, to W. B. Snyder 100 Jack Smith, br g (1905), by Washington McKin- ney. dam by St. Whips, to E. B. Ward 100 Button Boy, b s (1906), by Washington McKin- ney, dam by Daly, to A. Schofield 195 Chestni t mare (1902), by Nutwood Wilkes, dam by California Nutwood, to Stone Bros 310 Bess, b f (1904), by Don Sonoma, dam by Aldnt Medium, to W. L. Randall 110 Billy anion, b g (1902), by Sidney Dillon, dam by .Jmont Medium, to Mr. Elsworth 205 Bay gelding (1904). by Nutwood, dam by Lyn- wood, to S. Magner 100 Bay gelding (1899), by James Madison, dam by Steinway, to A. W. Keck 250 HARNESS RACES AT SPOKANE FAIR. THE BRACE SALE. The next big sale of trotting bred horses will be the dispersal of the Brace Farm at New Park, Santa Clara, on November 2d. Horsemen who want some- thing real goid, either to race or drive on the road or to use for breeding, should make it a point to at- tend this sale. It is to be held at Mr. Brace's beautiful country seat at Santa Clara, and the horses will all be shown at speed to harness or halter during the forenoon. Then a fine lunch will be served to all who are present, and the sale will begin promptly at 1 o'clock. The horses to be sold comprise everything on the place, including the fast young trotting stallion Greco B. 44845, who was sired by McKinney, out of a half-sister to Lou Dillon. There are twenty-two of the get of Greco B. to be sold, the oldest of which are three-year-olds. They are all out of mares that were carefully selected by Mr. Brace to breed to this young horse, and the youngsters will show for them- selves that they have size, good looks and speed. All the young Grecos are trotters, but if pacing blood is wanted buyers will find several youngsters bred in lines that should suit. There is a weanling filly by the old champion. Star Pointer 1:59%, out of Belle W., the dam of Bolivar 2:00%. Then there is a two- year-old colt out of Belle W. and sired by Mission, a son of Wayland W. 2:12%, sire of Bolivar. A wean- ling by Star Pointer, out of the fast mare Banker's Daughter 2:13%, by Arthur Wilkes, should be good enough to train to beat her sire's record, wrile there is still another weanling by Star Pointer, out of a Mc- Kinney mare. Several of these youngsters are al- ready entered in big stakes. There are several well bred broodmares to be sold. There is one. Sadie Moor by Grand Moor, that we confidently believe will shiw more trotting speed on the day of the sale than any broodmare of her age in America can show, and she is pretty heavily in foal to Greco B. There is a black three-year-old colt out of this mare that is by Guy McKinney 37625. and has been registered as Sadi Moor 399S9. Here is a photograph of this fellow, and look at his breeding. His sire is SADI MOOR. Pacing. 2:25 class — Dandy Frisco, b s by Francisco (Morris) .... 1 1 1 Princess Nutwood, s m by Prince Nutwood (Helman) 4 2 3 Merry Monarch, blk h by McKinney (Childs) 3 5 2 Zanthus. b s by Zombro (Phillipe) 2 6 6 Red Cloud, s g by Conqueror (Kirwin) 5 3 5 Del McKinnon, blk g by Del Norte (Dr. Smith) S 7 4 Nellie E.. blk m by Alexis (Elliott) 6 4 d Esther B., b m bv Encounter (Madsen) 7 d Time— 2:21%, 2:21, 2:22%. Trotting, 2:40 class — Lady W., b m by King Alexis (Erwin) ... 3 1 1 1 Irene by Martin's Florida (Prior) 2 3' 2 3 Van Norte, blk g by Del Norte (Phillips) 2 2 5 4 Freddie C. Jr., br h by Prince Direct (Lance) 5 5 3 2 Henry Gray, gr g by Zombro (Brooker) . . 4 4 4 6 Idol H. (Elliott) S 6 6 5 Esther Blake 6 d Oyama, b h by Zombro (CharJpell) 7 d Biack Prince (Mayer) d Time— 2:25%, 2:23%, 2:23%, 2:23. Pacing, 2:20 class — Maud L.. blk m bv Shadeland Onward (Graff) 5 4 3 1 1 Knick Knack, b g by Alcone (Sawyer) S 1 1 4 5 Merry Monarch, blk h by McKinney (Childs) 1 2 6 5 6 Nellie E„ blk m by Alexis (Elliott) ..23232 Princess Nutwood, ch m by Prince Nut- wood (Helman) 3 5 5 2 3 Teddy A., b h by Diablo (Hogoboom) 7 6 4 6 4 Del McKinnon, blk g by Del Norte ( Barrows) 4 8 7 7 d Teddv R. ( Prior) 6 7 8 d Time— 2:20. 2:20, 2:21%, 2:25, 2:24%. Pacing, 2:15 class, $750 — General Huestes, b s by Alexis (W. Hogo- boom) 1 1 1 Knick Knack, b g by Alcone (Sawyer) 2 3 2 Queen B., b m by Count (Lindsay) 4 4 3 Maud L.. blk m by Shadeland Onward (Graff! 3 5 4 Bonnie M., b m by Howhegan (Prior) 5 2 5 Time— 2:18, 2:18%, 2:23. Trotting. 2:18 class, $600— Cryllia Jones, by Capt. McKinney (Lindsay) 111 Deception, b g by Babe Chapman (Coyne) ..22 3 Dr. McKinney. by Capt. McKinney (Lance) 3 3 2 Esther Blake (Fisher) 4 4 4 Time2:28%, 2:26%, 2:29. Pacing, 2:20 class, $1,000 — Copa de Oro, b s by Nutwood Wilkes (Dur- fee) 1 ! ! Freely Red. b m by Red Medium (Lance) ..222 Cleopatra, b m by Alexis (Erwin) 3 3 3 Morrie N., b g by son of Brigadier (Duncan) d Best time — 2:17%. Trotting, three-year-olds, $400 — Reina del Norte, b m by Del Norte (Prior) ..131 Baron Bowles, b c by Baron Wilkes Jr. (Hel- man ) 2 2 2 Shamrock, b c by Lynmont ( Hogoboom) 3 1 3 Best time — 2:30%. by .McKinney 2:11%, the greatest sire that ever lived, out of Flossie D. by Guy Wilkes, second dam Blanchward, the dam of China Maid 2:05%. by On- ward 2:25%, third dam by Mambrino Patchen, fourth by Privateer 25S, fifth by Abdallah 15, etc. The dam of Sadi Moor 399S9, is Sadie Moor 2:22%, record made this year when she was seventeen years old. The next dam is Carmine, dam of three in the list, by Poseora Hayward 289S, the next Jennie by Algerine, a son of Whipple's Hambletonian, the next by Albrack, thoroughbred, and the next by Velox, thoroughbred. This three-year-old is ad- mired by everybody that sees him, and as he is a nice gaited trotter, buyers can judge for themselves as to the speed he should show. He stands 15.2% now and will make a magnificent horse. We have not the space this week to enumerate all the many good ones to be offered at this sale, but will refer to others in future issues. We suggest that you write to Fred H. Chase & Co., 478 Valencia street, for a catalogue if. you have not received one already and carefully read it to see the splendidly bred young horses that are to be offered at this sale. When you go to the sale buy your ticket to Santa Clara; walk two blocks west from the station to Franklin street, then take street car to end of line, which is only a short distance. People at San Jose can take a street car that will deliver them at the same point, which is only a block from the entrance to Mr. Brace's place. LE GRANDE, OREGON, RESULTS. Four new standard performers went into the list at the Rocklin fair last month. Briarwood, winner of the race for Placer county horses, took a pacing rec- ord of 2:24%. He is by Diawood 2:11. In the same race Monte Bell by Falrose won a heat in 2:23%. He is a pacer also. In the free-for-all trot Aristocrat by Stam B. 2:11% won two heats, each in 2:30, and then Ben M., by Knight, dam by Albert W., took three heats, the fastest of which was 2:25%. Pacing, special, three-in-five — Bert, b g by Dunraven (Anderson) 1 1 1 Teaton Peak, b g by Washakee (Wilson) 3 2 2 Dunlkou H.. b g by Billy Red (Nicola) 2 3 3 Time— 2:25%, 2:27, 2:26. Trotting, special, two-in-three — Nettie Ham. b m by Hambletonian Mambrino ( Deering) 1 1 Brilliant, blk h (White) 2 2 Rubv Caution, b m by Caution (West) 3 3 Time— 2:28, 2:3S. Trotting or pacing, mixed, two-in-three-^ The Commonwealth, b h by Shadeland Onward (West) 1 1 Dunckon H.. b g by Billy Red (Nicola) 2 2 Bert, b g by Dunraven (Anderson) 3 3 Time— 2:22%, 2:25. Pacing, two-year-olds and under, two-in-three — Bernice, blk filly (Storey) 1 1 Mamie Woodland, b f (yearling), by Woodland Boy (White) 2 2 Spanish Maiden, b f (Ray Lay) 3 3 Time— 2:53%, 2:53. Trotting and pacing, mixed — Satin Royal, ch h by Bonner N. B. (West) ..211 Bert, b g by Dunraven (Anderson) 1 3 3 Teaton Peak, b g by Washakee (Wiison) ..322 Dunckon H., b g by Billy Red (Nicola) 4 4 4 Time— 2:23%, 2:25%, 2:28. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Saturday, October 19, 1907.] GREAT TROTTING AT LEXINGTON. Lexington, Ky., October 9. — Kentucky Todd, holder of the race record for three-year-old trotters, winner of stakes at Indianapolis and Columbus, where he showed more speed than any other trotter of his age, was beaten to a standstill in the Futurity to-day and in the final heat had the distance flag dropped in his face. He was an even money favorite over the other six starters and his defeat was 'all the more tragic from the fact that it was witnessed with dismay by his owner, Miss K. L. Wilkes, the rich Canadian spinster whose stable of trotters has cut such an important figure for the last two seasons. She had come on to see her favorite race for the first time this year, and to have him distanced and not make the slight- est showing in the race was more than she could stand with equanimity. The winner was General Watts, that has raced with consistency all the campaign, this making his third victory in five starts, and Kentucky Todd is the only colt that has beaten him. Today, however, the Todd colt seemed to lack his usual speed, even for a brush, while Watts went with a resolution and snap that gave the other starters no chance at all. He drew the pole and practically had first posi- tion safe all the time, never being brought to a hard drive in any of the miles. He went off with the track when the word was given, the others clust- ered around him, with Todd in third place. The latter had clear going all the way, but never was able to reach Watts, which stepped the first quarter in :32% and the half in 1:05%. closely attended by Bisa. On the upper turn Stinson made his drive and for a few rods Todd responded, then he made a tired sort of break and never again was prominent. Bisa chased Watts home In 2:12%, over a track at least two seconds slow from rain, and that in addition was trying on the horses. Blue Bill was an indiffer- ent third, the rest strung out. In the second heat Watts broke soon after the start and Blue Hill sprinted off at a terrific pace, leading by lengths to the quarter in :31% and to the half in 1:04%. By this time Watts again was on the trot and the way he closed the gaps was a caution. Todd was second for five-eighths, with Bisa third, but on the upper turn Watts came up and in the home stretch trotted right past the others and won easily in 2:11%. Bisa beat Blue Hill and Todd handily. In the third heat Bowerman, driver of Watts, took no chances. His colt was stepping good all the way and never was headed. He was at the quarter in :33 and the half in 1:06%. Then he put on more steam and stepped the third quarter in :32%. Turning into the homestretch he had the others beaten three lengths and inside the distance Bower- man eased him and looked back at the others. But the brakes were put on too late to save Blue Hill and Kentucky Todd, which finished just back of the flag in 2:11. Then the usual ceremony of photo- graphing the winner's driver seated amid the floral emblems, was carried out and the crowd cheered the performance. Bisa was second in all the heats and beat all but Watts with ease, showing herself a better trotter than she had been given credit for. She is by Bingara. a son of Bingen, and out of a mare by Kremlin, which was champion trotting stallion during his day. Kentucky Todd, Blue Hill, and Acquin all carry the Bingen blood, one by the old horse and the others by his sons. The futurity, so far as the crowd was concerned, was completely overshadowed in interest by the Tennessee stake for 2:06 pacers, which was finally pulled off by the Chicago driver, Dick McMahon, after a seven heat battle of the fiercest sort. His horse, Hedgewood Boy. was an even money favorite, but in the first two heats was unable to find himself, another Chicago pacer. R. F. D.. winning them in 2:06% 2:07, after a race all the way with Kruger. In the third heat Benyon was put up by the judges, who thought he could outdrive McMahon, but the pacer finished third and Benyon resigned. Then McMahon landed Hedgewood Boy second to Leland Onward in :07, that horse having won the third heat in 2:06% from Kruger, which wore down R. F. D. only to have the hobbler get the benefit. In the fifth heat Hedgewood Boy beat Leland Onward in the last stride in 2:09. and the sixth and seventh heats were all between those two, R. F. D. being done for. By the best of reinsmanship McMahon won and the Chicago delegation cheered him heartily. Then he attempted to win another pacing race with Lady Maud C, full sister to Hedgewood Boy. He landed the first two heats in 2:08% and 2:10% with ease, but in the third mile the mare broke when half way down the homestretch and indirectly caused a colli- sion between Bystander and Tommy H. Both fell, but neither horses nor men were hurt. Thomas brought up Bonanza when Lady Maud C. broke and was first home in 2:10. It was then so dark the finish was postponed until tomorrow. As the accident to Tommy H. and By- stander was unavoidable they were placed. Pacing, 2:06 class, purse 03,000— Hedgewood Boy, ch h by Chit- wood (McMahon) 5 4 5 3 1 1 1 Leland Onward, b h by Game Onward (Murphy) 8 3 1 1 2 2 2 R. F. D., blk g by The King- maker (Robinsin) 1 1 5 6 7 3 3 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Kruger, ch g by Mercury (Mc- Donald) 2 2 2 8 3 ro Reproachless, blk m by Direct Hal (Star) 3 7 7 5 6 ro Darkey Hall, blk m by Star Hat (Rombaugh) 6 S S 3 5 ro Hal C, ch g by Hal Dillard (Shank) 9 5 e 4 4 ro John A., ch g by Eddie Hal (Geers) 7 9 4 7 ,j Jenny W., b m by Aleander (Cox) 4 6 dis Time— 2:06%, 2:07, 2:05%, 2:07, 2:09, 2:09%, 2:13%. Trotting, three-year-olds, Kentucky Futurity. $14,000— General Watts, b c by Axworthy, dam by Prodigal (Bowerman) 1 1 1 Bisa, b f by Bingara, dam by Kremlin (Young) ,2 2 2 Baron McKinney, br c by McKinney (Dick- erson) 6 5 3 Bonnie Way, b f by Peter The Great, dam by Lookaway (Lassell) 7 4 4 Kentucky Todd, blk c by Todd, dam by Parkville (Stinson) 5 3 djs Blue Hill, b c by Bingen, dam by Mc- Gregor (Titer) 3 6 dis Acquin, b c by Aquillin, dam by Kremlin (King) 4 dis Time— 2:12%, 2:11%, 2:11. Lexington, Ky., October 10.— Trampfast, a two- year-old roan colt by The Tramp, is the new cham- pion two-year-old trotter. He won the two-year-old Kentucky futurity here to-day. the first heat in 2:12%, che fastest mile ever trotted in a race by a two-year-old, but it required a great struggle to win. An eyelash in the first heat and a short head in the second heat gained the victory. Dorothy Ax- worthy, so lame she could hardly hobble, was the heroine of the race, for she forced Trampfast to break the world's record to beat her. Thistledoune forced the winner to a nose finish in the second heat. The Leading Lady, favorite, broke badly in both heats The previous record for the two-year-old futurity was 2:14, made by Katherine A. in 1902. Dorothy Axworth led from the start until within a yard of the wire in the first heat, but at all times Tramifast. The Laird and Henry Setzer hung at her sulky wheel, and it was any horse's race until Trampfast was announced as winner. In the second heat. Dorothy Axworthy was saved, as it was not was contender, but the colt skillfully driven by Tommy Murphy, outstayed the son of May Mc- Gregor and won in a nerve racking finish by a nose. Pacing, 2:08 class, three-in-five, purse $1,000— Lady Maud C, ch m by Chitwood (McMahon) 1 1 6 7 1 Bonanza, b g (Thomas) 2 2 1 1 2 Bystander, b g (Hall) 3 6 8 2 3 Dorcas H, br m (Dodge) :.6 7 2 4 8 Moy, b m (Hays) 5 3 5 3 5 David K., b g (Rombaugh) 4 4 3 5 6 Berthena Bars, br m (McPherson) . . 9 5 4 6 7 Richard Grattan, blk g (Putnam) 7 8 7 6 4 Tommy H, b g (Nuckols) 8 9 d Directwood, b g (McGraw) dis Time— 2:08%, 2:10%, 2:10, 2:08%, 2:10. Kentucky Futurity, two-year-olds, $5,000 — Trampfast, rn c by The Tramp, dam Medium's Last (Murphy) 1 1 Dorothy Axworthy, ch f (Owings) 2 6 Thistle Doune, b c ( Starr) 10 2 The Laird, br c (Nolan) 3 3 Helen Hale, b f (Childs) 5 3 Henry Setzer, b g (Evans) 4 4 Justo, b c (Hall) 6 8 Benvolo, b c (Young) 7 7 Ora Lambert, gr c (Stinson) 8 9 The Leading Lady, b f (Benyon) 9 10 Time— 2:12%, 2:16%. Pacing, 2:15 class, three-in-five, purse $1,000 — Major Mallow, b g by Box Elder (Mallow) 7 111 J. J. J., b g (Snow) 1 2 2 2 Dick White, ch g (Ross) 2 5 6 6 Arrow, h g (Cox) 3 7 3 5 Maramora, b h (Fleming) 4 3 10 4 Moselle, b m (Valentine) 9 4 9 3 Red Ash, br h (Hedrick) 5 6 5 7 Anna Brino, h m (Rombaugh) 10 10 4 S Cuab, b m (Jones) 6 8 8 10 Harry D., ch g (Donohue) ...11 11 7 9 Edith O., ch m (Myers) 8 9 dis Hal Cassus. b h (Brown) dis Time— 2:10%, 2:07%, 2:09, 2:10%. Trotting, 2:16 class, three-in-five, $1,000 — Tregantle, br h by Simmons (Cox) 1 1 1 Octoo, br g (MacLane) 4 2 2 Reuben S., ch h (Whitney) 2 3 5 Axtellay, h m (Thomas) 3 5 7 Lady Jones, blk m (Benyon) 8 7 3 Nero, b g (Bowerman) 7 6 4 Composer, b g (Lassell) 6 4 9 May Kew, g m (Stinson) 10 10 6 Creighton Girl, b m (Whitehead) 9 9 8 Axie. blk m (Jones) 5 8 d Time— 2:13%, 2:09%, 2:10%. ing her claim to trotting championship honors for the year, but she also equaled her own season's record in the third heat. She went the mile in 2:05%. At no time was the Crabtree mare in danger. At the start her quickness in breaking enabled her to get to the front from the outset, and she held the lead throughout. When an opponent challenged her her driver simply let out a link and she shook the antagonist off with ease. At one stage only did it seem that another con- tender had a chance. This was in the final heat, just as the field whirled into the home stretch with Sonoma Girl well in front, and a tight bunch behind her. Out of the midst of swaying sulkies and through the dust cloud which shrouded the conten- ders the colors of the veteran, Ed Geers, driving Jack Leyburn, could be seen forging to the front. In. a few strides he . worked his way almost up to the leader, and then had to drop back through the field bearing in upon him. He dropped into a pocket and could never get out. Margaret O., second choice in the betting, was dis- tanced in the second heat, so there was little con- jecture, after that time, as to the winner. Sonoma Girl behaved well at the start and showed no signs of her usual unruliness when scoring. Wilkes Heart finished second and Jack Leyburn third. Next to the big stake in interest was the pacing division of the Kentucky Futurity. This race resulted alike in every heat, Shakespeare winning, with Kavallo trailing him home and Baron Operator fin- ishing third. Patrick Henry, the remaining conten- der, never had a chance and was distanced in the opening heat. The best time in this division was 2:13, not as good as that made in the trotting section by Tramp Fast the previous day, in the two-year-old section of the race. The Transylvania Stake was worth $5,000, and in- terest attached to the performances of the eight horses which figured drew an immense crowd to the old course. The summaries: Pacing, three-year-olds, Kentucky Futurity, $3,000. Shakespeare, hr g by Jay McGregor (Bower- man) 1 1 1 Kavallo, br c (Young) 2 2 2 Baron Operator, ch c (Benyon) 3 3 3 Patrick Henry, b c (Kenney) dis Time— 2:13%, 2:13, 2:13%. Trotting, 2:12 class, Transylvania, $5,000— Sonoma Girl, br m by Lynwood W. (Mc- Henrv) 1 1 1 Wilkes Heart, b g (Steele) 2 2 2 Jack Leyburn, ch g (Geers) 4 3 3 Athasham, b m (De Ryder) 5 4 5 Claty Latus, ch m (Lessen) 8 6 4 Baraja, b g (Shaw) 7 5 7 Sterling McKinney, br h (Schuler) 6 8 6 Margaret O., b m (Davis) 3 7 dis Time— 2:07%, 2:07%, 2:05%. Lexington, Ky.. October 11. — Sonoma Girl not only won the Transylvania stake to-day, thereby advanc- Lexington, Ky., October 12. — The Johnson Stake for trotters of the 2:24 class, the feature of the fourth day of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breed- ers' meeting, was won in three straight heats by the chestnut gelding Ternpus Fugit, owned by Frank G. Jones of Memphis and driven by the veteran, Geers. Tempus Fugit was at all times an odds-on favorite and was never headed in any heat, winning each with consummate ease. The battle was be- tween Alice Edgar and Tokio for second money. The weather was cold and clear, with the clouds hanging heavy and low. About 2:30 o'clock they broke and for five minutes hail and rain fell heavily, but the track was not injured to any apparent extent. The remainder of the afternoon the sky was clear. The racing on the whole was tame. The only really exciting heat was the 2:12 trot, in which Chime Bells, Zaza and Rich Baron finished heads apart. Belmont was the original choice for this race at $60 to $100 for the field, but after the second heat it was clear that Chime Bells was best and there was a rush to hedge on the daughter of Chimes by the bookies on Belmont. In the last heat Rich Baron made a strong bid. but was not good enough. The 2:20 trot, in which four heats were decided yesterday, was taken after two easy heats this afternoon by the Michigan mare, Icon. There is little question but what this mare could have won in straight heats yesterday, but the public beat her party to the price and the stable money was not placed until after the second heat. The judges took no action in the matter. For the 2:20 pace Leone was much the best, but had Cassie Richmond been handled by a driver who knew her better than Brown she might have made it more in- teresting. It was Brown's first time up behind the gray mare from Tennessee, and he permitted her to make a bad break in the second heat, after which she paced the third quarter in 0:31 and finished third. The summaries: Trotting, 2:24 class, The Johnson Stake, $2,000— Tempus Fugit, ch g by Mark Time (Geers) . . 1 1 1 Alice Edgar, b m (Benyon) 2 2 2 Tokio, gr g (Dickerson) 3 3 5 Hazel Grattan, br m ( K. Jones) 5 4 3 Kassona, b m (Young) 4 5 4 Sterling McKinney. br h (Schuler) 6 6 6 Helen Gould, br m (Rise) 7 7 7 Time— 2:09%, 2:10%, 2:10. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 19, 1907. •****«<******** »**+****+*** *** *** *** *** ****** ****** *J* *** *** *** *** *»* *** *** *** ****** ****** *** *** *** *** ^* *** I NOTES AND NEWS ! Enter in the eolt stakes. Make your colt valuable by giving him an earning capacity. Don't miss attending the Brace Farm dispersal sale at Santa Clara November 2d. Many high-class colts and fillies entered in rich stakes will go under the hammer. The Old Glory sale this year will be one of the greatest ever held, and will be the big event of the year. The consignments are sensational. Highball 2:06% goes to the auction block with all the rest of the Jones horses. Mr. S. B. Wright of Santa Rosa advertises a good jack for sale. Write him about price and further particulars. The racing is about all over and the horses will soon be given a much needed rest. The last big meeting of the year, that of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders" Association, closes to-day. C. L. Rice of Santa Maria, Cal., sent to W. J. Kenney, 531 Valencia street, this week for one of those McMurray sulkies, No. 30. Kenney is selling a great many carts and sulkies this year and says the McMurray is growing in popularity all the time. Fred H. Chase & Co. will hold a combination sale of trotting and pacing horses on Monday even- ing, December 23d. Los Angeles track will have a large number of horses stabled there for training next spring. It is one of the finest winter training tracks in America. The little black pacer owned by L. Maybury of Los Angeles and trained by Walter Maben is re- ported to have worked a mile in 2:02 a week or so ago. The San Francisco Driving Club has obtained per- mission to use the track in Golden Gate Park for races on Sunday afternoon. The Park Amateur Driv- ing Club will use the track to-day. Every stallion owner who knows of any new stand- ard performers this year by his horse is requested to send a complete list to this office. The breeding of the dam should be given if known. Sherlock Holmes 2:06%, Bystander 2:07% and Delilah 2:08% are a good trio to appear in the re- duced record list or Zolock 2: 05% this year. The California Breeders' Association deserves a big entry list for its Futurity to close November 1st. The association is reliable and responsible in every way. The Pacific District Board of Appeals will have several cases to decide at its next meeting. Citation 2:03% is the best pacer of 1907. She has won eleven races without meeting a single defeat. Every stallion owner should take notice of the new feature of the Breeders' Futurity, which pro- vides prizes for the stallions getting the greatest representation in the list of entries. The new 2:10 pacer Point Burglar 2:09y2 is a grandson of Star Pointer 1:59%. It is stated that this will be Sweet Marie's last year on the turf. She is sound and all right and capable of many more fast miles. E. A. Swabey, of Dixon, Cal., advertises two horses for sale. One is a dark bay gelding, six years old, sired by Falrose, dam by Nevada. This horse is sound, gentle and a good roadster. The other is a yearling by Nusbagak out of a mare by Antevolo. See advertisement. At the Lewiston, Idaho, meeting last week Copa de Oro won the third and final heat of the 2:13 pace in 2:09%, breaking the track record. The track is not a good one by any means and Copa de Oro's mile was considered as good as 2:05 over a good track. Sherlock Holmes 2:06% paced a mile against time over the Lewiston, Idaho, track last week and made it in 2:07% which is considered a great performance as the track is notoriously slow. Two days' racing will be given at Porterville, Tulare county, Friday and Saturday, November 8th and 9th. A purse of $200 for trotters and pacers of the 2:20 class will be given on the first day, and a free-for-all trot and pace for a purse of $200 on the second day. Sweet Marie defeated Major Delmar in the match race over the Allentown, Pa., half-mile track last Wednesday. The California mare won easily in straigl . heats in 2:10 and 2:08, the fastest race tted on a half-mile track. Sterling McKinney 2:09% has won over $6000 this season. He sold for $S00 a year or so ago. The Sonoma Driving Club contemplates giving two days' racing at the Santa Rosa track November Sth and 9th. Sonoma Girl 2:05% is the largest money winner of the year, with about $26,000 to her credit— the amount she was sold for by Mr. Springer. The Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' Associ- ation is nearing the half-century mark, the organiza- tion having been brought into life in 1859. Dr. Frasse won a race at the matinee of the Den- ver Driving Club, September 28th. His best mile was in 2:19%. The track is a half-mile oval. George G. 2:05% now holds the world's trotting record for a half-mile track. He trotted the Allen- town, Pa., track in 2:06% on Wednesday last. The Fresno bred gelding is undoubtedly the fastest trot- ter out this year, and there is little doubt but he can turn a mile track in 2:03 or better. Budd Doble returned from his- trip to Indiana last week. C. C. Crippen will brirjg Kinney Lou 2:07% and the rest of the string home by way of Phoenix, Arizona, stopping off at the Territorial Fair and race meeting. H. K. Devereux rode the pacing stallion Kruger to a world's record at Lexington last Wednesday, making the mile in 2:12. The pacing record under saddle was formerly held by Johnston, whose record of 2:13% was made in 1S88. The trotting record under saddle is 2:14% and is held by Charley Mac, son of McKinney. Kentucky Todd was certainly not himself in the Kentucky futurity. He has trotted many better races than the one in which he was defeated. While the track was heavy and slow, the time should not have stopped him, and he was undoubtedly off and decidedly so on the day of the race. Twenty-two new 2:10 trotters have appeared this season, four of them bred in California — Sonoma Girl 2:05%, Wild Bell 2:08%, Sterling McKinney 2:09%, and Athasham 2:09%. Sonoma Girl is the heaviest money winner of the year and the other three stand up pretty well to the front among those that earned more than their board and clothes on the Grand Circuit. BELLE W. AND BELLE POINTER. The above picture is of the mare Belle W., dam of Bolivar 2:00%, the fastest pacer ever bred in California, and her weanling filly, Belle Pointer by Star Pointer 1:59%. This mare and foal are to be sold on November 2d, at the dispersal sale of the Brace Farm at Santa Ciara. Belle Pointer was foaled last spring and is one of the lustiest, healthiest specimens in any country. She should pace a mile in 2:10 as a three-year-old and get a mark close to two minutes as soon as matured . To breed world's _ record pacers from, where could one find a better 'mare ? One of the best advertised stallions in Illinois last year was John G. Carlisle 2:20. He didn't have a 2:10 performer to his credit, but his owner put money into printers' ink and the horse had over a hundred mares booked. There is plenty of material for the free-for-all class on the California Circuit next year, and if the purses are numerous enough the 2:09 or free- for-all trotting classes should fill. There are Athas- ham 2:09%, Coronado 2:09%, Adam G. 2:11%, North Star 2:11%. Fresno Girl 2:11%, Berta Mac 2:13%, R. Ambush 2:11%, Kenneth C. 2:13%, Era 2:11%, Carlokin 2:13%, Marvin Wilkes 2:12%, and several others. Frank Jones will send all his horses to the Old Glory sale. He does not expect to race any horses next year, either on the Grand Circuit or at matinees. At the closing fall matinee of the New York Club, the California bred gelding Don Derby 2:04%, own brother to Diablo, won the title of King of the Speed- way for 1907 by defeating Coast Marie. Morris J. Jones, former owner of Alix 2:03%, Pac- tolus 2:12%, and many others, one of the best known men identified with the trotters years ago, died at Denver recently. The very promising pacer Morrie N., by a son of Brigadier, owned by Wm. Duncan of Colusa, dropped dead in a race, at the Spokane Fair, October 4th. This horse started in several races on the California Circuit, and showed a high rate of speed. He won fourth money in the race won by Inferlotta 2:04% at Woodland, and was second to Copa de Oro 2:07% in the $1000 purse for 2:16 class pacers at Sacra- mento. He is said to have worked several miles below 2:10 and was looked upon as a good prospect for next year. He collapsed after the last heat of the race won by Copa de Oro at Spokane, and fell to the ground dead. H. S. Hogoboom purchased the mare Ollie Mac, own sister to Lady Mowry 2:09%, at the Chase com- bination sale this week, and may campaign her next year. Sonoma Girl was given a workout mile in 2:04% before leaving Columbus for Lexington. It is reported that Mr. E. H. Train of Soquel has been offered $5,000 dollars for his champion two- year-old pacing stallion Ray o'Light 2:13% by Searchlight 2:03%, and has declined the offer. It looks as though the Salinas mare Berta Mac 2:13% will win more than $5,000 this year. She is already over the $4,000 mark, and has a few races to start in before returning home. Delmarch 2:11%. whose list of standard perform- ers numbered sixty-three up to the close of last sea- son, has three new 2:10 performers to his credit this year, giving him five in that list. All the matinee drivers were at Chase's combina- tion sale last Monday night, and many were bid- ders on the trotters and pacers that were old enough to race. E. A. Bridgeford of this city bought a two-year-old filly by Stam B. 2:11% at Chase's sale the other evening. He will make a high-class saddle mare of her, as he knows how, and she is a nice one. The Chicago Horseman says: Just how good George G. is will be a matter of doubt until he is forced to do his best in good company. Those in a position to know his quality regard him as second only to Sweet Marie. A new five-mile pacing record has been made. The bay gelding Professor, formerly known as Roy B. 2:09%. paced the distance in England, Septem- ber 23d, in 12:25 3-5. beating the famous long dis- tance trotting mare Grace Greenlander, who was separately timed in 12:30. Both horses were bred in America. There will be two days' racing at Berendos Park track, Red Bluff, on November 27th and 28th. The feature of this meeting will be a sweepstake stallion race for stallions owned in Tehama county. The entrance is $100 for each stallion, winner to take all. Joe Cuicello, the well known instructor at the Pleasanton speed school, is getting a half-dozen pros- pects ready for Chase's next combination sale, to be held December 23d. Joe will have some that can win races in the Park or on the circuit. The next combination sale of trotting and pacing horses will be held at Chase's pavilion on Monday evening, December 23d. Here is a chance to buy a Christmas present for your wife, son or daughter or yourself. The sale will be limited to fifty horses, and more than half that number have already been consigned. P. J. Williams did not sell Monterey 2.09% and that horse's five-year-old son, Tosemite at the sale Monday night because he considered them worth more money than the highest bids on them. He will probably geld Yosemite and train him some this winter, and believes he can step in 2:10 by June next. o ABSOBBINE AND ABSORBINE JS. J. J. Vanderree, Grand Rapids, Mich., under date of March 23, 1907. writes: "I have used your medicine. Absorbine and Absorbine Jr., on man and beast, i e Bog Spavin and Thoroughpin on a two-year-old colt. It worked all right. Used it on myself on a large wen nearly on the top of my head, which had been grow- ing there for nearly thirty years and which was get- ting to be quite a sight. Had I used a little more I think it would have reduced the same entirely. As it was I stopped applying it, with the result that it is yet slowly growing less. My wife also found great benefit from its use in varicose veins in one of her limbs. I am well pleased with its use as far as I have used it." Absorbine Jr. for mankind is an anti- septic, germicide and discutient. mild and pleasant to use. Cures varicose veins, varicocele, hydrocele, re- moves wens, goitre and all soft bunches from mankind. One dollar a bottle at your local druggists, or post- paid upon receipt of price. W. P. Young, P. D. F„ 51 Monmouth St., Springfield, Mass. Saturday, October 19, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN CLEAN RACING. ELMORE COUNTY (IDAHO) FAIR RACES. FEEDING HORSES FOR MARKET. Frank G. Trott in Boston Globe: The passing of the Grand Circuit tor 1907 leaves a memory of a brilliant campaign that has done much for the sport. The racing has been exceptionally clean, and from Detroit down there has not been a single race touched with scandal. Two or three times it has looked from the ground as though certain horses were being raced at least carefully to avoid a record, but in the light of after events it seems that the persons fooled were the trainers. Not once has a horse well thought of by the public been deliberately pulled. For a while it looked as though Mallow had not played fair with his pacer Major Mallow, but now everyone believes that the judges in removing him and substituting Thomas did the owner a good turn by showing him that he can not drive at all well. The far famed stewards of the Grand Circuit, the men who from house tops shouted of the great good they were to do the sport, have been conspicuous by their absence. If they had been around they would have learned that their pet scheme of having one starter for the entire circuit is a hurt to the turf. The starting this season has been very poor, and has left no doubt that each track should be left free to select its own choice for this important position. The experiment of Columbus of trying a two weeks' meeting was not a fair test because of the weather, but will hardly be repeated unless through necessity to hold the horses as was the case this year. Every lover of the sport will be pleased to learn that the word of the association has been given that the objectionable features here are to be cut out next year. Columbus is a first water racing city and it is too bad that the sport has had to be fostered under the protection of a wheel of fortune. Such strong armed games of chance have no place on race tracks and the National and American trotting associations fall far short of their duty in permitting them on the grounds of members. KNIGHT A BREEDER. Secretary W. H. Knight of the American Trot- ting Association has a trotter of his own breeding in the 2:20 list. His nag is the chestnut mare Rotella by Axtell 2:12, dam Rowena Sprague 2:27%; second dam by Goldsmith's Abdallah; third dam by Richards' Bellfounder. The dam of Rotella also is the dam of Antella 2:20% by Axtell, and Isabel 2:23% by Pilot Medium, so that when the combina- tion of blood lines is taken into account as well as the speed produced, the pedigree of the new 2 : 20 performer is a super excellent one. Were it possible to have given Rotella an ade- quate preparation she would be a 2:10 trotter, her brush speed being of the dazzling variety, but with limited training she has shown the ability to step in 2:15. In addition to being a trotter of merit Rotella has shown class as a producer, her two- year-old by Moko, owned by W. P. Ijams of Terre Haute, having a lot of speed. Mr. Knight has the making of another fast trot- ter in the young mare Fricka by Bingen 2:06%. Being a big filly she has not been trained seriously, but could show better than a 2:20 gait as a three- year-old. Her dam is Antella 2:20%, sister to Ro- tella, and last year Fricka was mated with the Chicago stallion Grattan 2:13, and her weanling at the Grattan Farm is one of the best looking young- sters on the place. In fact, all -the colts there by "the old horse" are good lookers, their sire being one of the handsomest and best preserved stallions at twenty years I ever saw. TJnltil this year Grattan Farm has never handled yearlings for speed, but Trainer Harry Putnam has a couple of that age at the Libertyville track. One of them, a sister to Nickel Grattan 2:12%, is a wonder for size and general make-up. Her breeding is superfine in the female line, as well as the male, as she is from Jessie Dhu 2:17% by Roderick Dhu; second dam Iona 2:17% by Alcyone 2:27, the best son of George Wilkes. — Stock Farm. A CORRECTION. The summaries of the races at the Tulare meet- ing, which appeared in this paper last week, were taken from the local papers, the Breeder and Sports- man having no representative at the meeting and no report being received from the Secretary. As often occurs in similar cases, there were some dis- crepancies in the summaries. In the free-for-all pace, for instance, Lohengrin was given second position in each heat, when the three-year-old mare Josephine by Zolock, driven by Homer Rutherford, was entitled to that position. The correct summary of the race as sent us Dy Mr. Rutherford this week is as follows: Pacing, free-for-all, $300 — Jonesa Basler by Robt. Basler (Walker) ..111 Josephine by Zolock (Rutherford) 2 2 2 Explosion by Steinway (Williams) 3 3 4 Lohengrin by Charleston (Ward) 5 4 3 Miss Idaho by Nutwood Wilkes (Leggett) . . 4 5 5 Time— 2:12%, 2:13%, 2:15. o Are you thinking of racing on the Grand Circuit next year? If so. get a good one that can beat 2:10 every time you turn him around, and remember that at the two weeks' meeting at Columbus this year the average rate of speed in trotting and pacing races was 2:07%. At the fair held at Mountain Home, Elmore county, Idaho, four days' racing was given, beginning Sep- tember 24th, with the following results: Trotting or Pacing, 3:00 class, purse $100 — Teddy H. by Little Mote 1 1 Dunckon H. by Billy Red 2 2 Job Lots by Vassar 3 3 Teaton Peak by Washakee 4 4 Helen B. by Allie B 5 5 Time— 2:25, 2:25%. Trotting or pacing, 3:00 class, purse $200 — Job Lots, r s by Vassar 2 4 1 1 Teddy H:, s g by Little Mote 1 3 3 2 Teaton Peak, b g by Washakee 3 12 3 Borado, by Butler's Bashaw 4 2 4 d Time — 2:24, 2:28, 2:27%, 2:28. Trotting or pacing, 2:29 class, purse $200 — Malcatoon, s m by Senator W 1 1 Bert, b g by Dunraven 2 2 Bird, b g by Dunraven 3 3 Time— 2:28%, 2:31%. Trotting or pacing, 2:25 class, purse $200 — Dunckon H.. br g by Billy Red 1 1 Malcatoon, s m by Senator W 2 3 Teddy H., s g by Little Mote 4 2 Burlena, b m by Kentucky Wilkes 3 5 Borado, br s by Butler's Bashaw 5 4 Time— 2:30, 2:27. Trotting or pacing, free-for-all — Nim Shy, b g by Dunraven 1 1 Malcatoon, s m by Senator W 3 2 Teddy H., s g by Little Mote 2 4 Teaton Peak, b g by Washakee 5 3 Bert, b g by Dunraven 4 5 Time— 1:22, 2:21%. Trotting or pacing, 2:2S class, purse $200 — Teddy H., s g by Little Mote 1 1 Bert, b g by Dunraven 3 2 Dunckon H., b g by Billy Red 2 4 Teaton Peak, b g by Washakee - 4 3 Time— 2:25%, 2:25%. THE KENTUCKY FUTURITY WINNER. Gen. Watts 2:09%, whose picture appears on the title page of this issue of the Breeder and Sports- man, has proven himself the leading three-year-old trotter of the year by winning the American Horse Breeders' Futurity, the Horse Review Futurity and the greatest stake of all, the Kentucky Futurity, in which last race he defeated all the best three-year- old trotters of the year. Gen. Watts is by Ax- worthy, and his dam is Carpet by Prodigal. General Watts was bred by John H. Shults of New York City, but his dam was sold to Senator J. W. Bailey of Texas, while carrying him. He was foaled in Kentucky upon Senator Bailey's farm and was by him sold to his present owner, Attor- ney-General C. C. Watts, Charleston, W. Va., for whom the colt was named. He was given a time record of 2:27% last year. General Watts is a bay colt, almost a chestnut. He stands fifteen hands high and is very well made. He is a strong going colt with plenty of action. His front shoes weigh six ounces, while his hind ones are three and one-half. He wears bell quarter and knee boots in front and hind shin and scalpers, with no fancy rigging. General Watts has been trained and driven in all his races by Mike Bowerman of Lexington, Ky. Mr. Bowerman is known wherever the trotting horse has been heard of. He has been actively identified with the game since its infancy and making champions is no new experience to him. SALE OF SHORTHORNS. A big sale of registered shorthorn cattle will be held at the Gibson Farm, Woodland, November 14th, by T. B. Gibson and H. P. Eakle. The catalogue, soon to be issued, will contain the pedigrees of seventy-six head, all of which are to be sold. The famous bull Saturn, one of the best ever brought to the State, is one of the animals to be sold. There will be bulls, cows and heifers, all of the very rich- est breeding. It is time the farmers and cattle breeders of this Coast should use only registered stock, especially when they can secure them at their own prices. It pays to raise the best and to get the best use the animals that have been de- clared to be the best. Col. Geo. P. Bellows of Mis- souri, one of the best posted men in the United States on full-blooded cattle, will be the auctioneer at this sale. Look for the advertisement of the sale in the next issue of this paper. The first four dams of General Watts (3) 2:09% are all producers, and have a total of thirteen stand- ard performers to their credit. All but Carpet 2:28. his dam, are in the "great" list, and he is her first foal. A horse making a mile in 2:15 is moving at the rate of 39.11 feet per second. Baron Bowles, the two-year-old by Baron Wilkes Jr., that Henry Helman brought out here from the East, took a trotting record of 2:25 at the North Yakima Fair, September 28th. Owners who consign horses to the auction ring seldom have them fat enough. With trotting and pacing horses this is especially true, and the de- sire to send horses to the sales looking ready to race often leads to poor prices. To sell well any breed of horses should be in good flesh. Prof. Ken- nedy of the Iowa Experiment Station recently de- scribed the methods employed by a large horse feeding establishment as follows: The horses are purchased, their teeth are floated, and they are all put in the barn and fed gradually, as great care must be taken for a few days to avoid colic. It seems most profitable to feed them grain about five times per day, due to the fact that the stomach of a horse being proportionately smaller than the stomach of a cow, he needs his feed in smaller quantities and oftener. The hay is placed in racks so that they may have access to it at all times. They are given all the water they will drink twice a day. The following method is used in feed- ing the grain: Corn is given at 5 o'clock in the morning; water at 7; the hay racks filled at 9 o'clock, when they are also given oats and bran, the proportion being two-thirds bran and one-third oats. Then at 12 o'clock they are fed corn again; at 3 in the afternoon oats and bran, and the hay racks are refilled; at 4 o'clock they are given a second watering; and at 6 the last feed of corn is given. The proportion for each horse when upon full feed is as follows: Corn, from ten to fourteen ears at each feed; oats and bran, about three quarts per feed, making in all from thirty to forty ears of corn and six quarts of oats and bran per horse per day. The horses are not given any exercise. It seems impossible to give them all sufficient exercise, thus they are not given any from the time they are put in the barn until a few days before they are to be shipped. As a substitute for exercise, in order to keep the blood in good order, thus preventing stock legs, Glauber salts is used. This is found to be quite satisfactory and will in most cases pre- vent this trouble. It is mixed with the oats and bran, as in this way the horses eat it quite readily. These salts are fed about twice per week. They can be purchased very cheaply from the druggist when bought in considerable quantities. They are not so strong as the Epsom salts and they have a desirable and cooling effect upon the blood. The same firm also feeds oil meal. They claim that it aids greatly in putting on flesh; also that it gives the skin a soft, mellow touch. The mangers and feed boxes should be cleaned out twice a day, and the cobs and all other refuse thrown out behind the horses and taken out with the manure. The horses should be given sufficient time to rest their stomachs, and this can be done by giving the first feed at 5 o'clock in the morning and the last between 6 and 7 at night. Horses fed as described above usually make good gains. In some instances horses fed in this manner have made a gain of five and one-half pounds per day for a period of fifty to one hundred days. One horse gained 550 pounds in 100 days. In many instances from one dozen to twenty horses have made an average daily gain of three and one-third pounds per day for a period of ninety days. A COLT OWNER DINED. An Eastern turf writer says: There is something about the personality of a trotter that appeals to people in a way characteristic of no other animal. One never hears of the owner and rider of a famous thoroughbred being feted and otherwise made much of by the community in which the owner resides, for the reason that the thoroughbred at best is only a high class gambling tool, having no usefulness what- ever, whereas the trotter, his race days over, be- comes one of the family of his owner, and may be used for pleasure by all the members of that family. When the three-year-old colt Gen. Watts made a world's record by u-otting in 2:09% at Boston there was much elation and tremendous excitement at Charleston, W. Va., where the colt is owned by Gen. C. C. Watts. The people of the town admired the young trotter, and his owner stood well with them. A banquet was arranged for and carried out, Gen. Watts and Mike Bowerman, who trained and drove the colt, being the guests of honor. There was speechmaking, and after Gen. Watts and other local celebrities had perorated there were calls for Bow- erman, and the driver responded in a style that put him among the placed ones right off. Then a tele- gram from President Roosevelt, congratulating the owner of the colt, was read and the Charleston people felt that the three-year-old that beat the rec- ord had not put their town on the map in vain. HOWARD CATTLE COMPANY SALE. The Howard Cattle Company will hold its second annual sale on the 13th of November, when fifty head of cows and heifers and twenty-five yearling bulls will be offered. Col. Geo. P. Bellows of Mis- souri will be the auctioneer. The Howard Cattle Company has the reputation of breeding only from the best, and the cattle offered at this sale will be some of the choicest ever offered at a sale in Cali- fornia. See the ad in this issue. Gambetta Wilkes has sixteen 2:10 performers to his credit, but only two of them are trotters. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 19, 1907. /. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL .*. I | 9 CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT 9 WILL THE SALMON SURVIVE. OREGON PHEASANT SHOOTING. The open season for Mongolian, or as they are more familiarly known, the "Denny"' pheasant, is now in full swing in Oregon. Notwithstanding this fact, that these grand game hirds have thriven prolificly since they were turned loose on favorable territory in the Willamette Valley, scarecely two decades ago, the warning nc ^.e of threatened extinc- tion has been sounded by sportsmen observers wise enough to read the signs of the times. The fact that there is a limit, which by the way, has been reduced more than once, the supply, according to reliable northern authority, is in danger of giving out. Thorughout the State the Denny pheasants are falling before the guns of the hunters, not by hun- dreds, but by thousands and tens of thousands. This annual slaughter, even though it is limited to two months, cannot fail to make serious inroads on the flocks, and in a very short time, it is claimed, the Oregon Legislature shall again be obliged to restrict the killing of these birds entirely.' A northern cor- respondent has presented some very interesting views on the game question. He expressed the belief that thir pheasants and grouse are too tame, and recommended importation of some hardier and more cunning members of the grouse family from Norway and Sweden. He mentioned three birds of the pheas- ant family, weighing respectively seven to ten pounds and three to four pounds, and the third some- what smaller, and mentions as their merits that they are quite wild, hardy, and increase quite rapidly. The mere thought of a pheasant weighing ten pounds and wilder than any of the family now known in that country, is sufficient to stir the blood of all true sportsmen, and, with the experience with the Denny pheasants as a criterion, there should not be much difficulty in securing a supply of these wonder- ful birds from across the Atlantic. But it should not be forgotten that, no matter how hardy or how wild game may be, if it is hunted as relentlessly as prac- tically all American game has been hunted, it is only a question of time when it will he exterminated. What is needed is more stringent laws and stricter enforcement of those already on the statute books. From nearly all parts of the Willamette Valley have come reports of early slaughter of the Denny pheas- ants by farmer's boys who did not care to wait until the close season ended, and there are also reports of some bags well in excess of the limit allowed by law. In the fate of our big game we have an eqcellent il- lustration of what is awaiting those birds. Most of the present generation can remember when elk and deer were quite plentiful in all parts of the State, while out in Central Oregon antelope were frequently encounted. To-day the elk in that State are practi- cally extinct, so far as known there being but two or three small bands remaining, and these, even in the brief season, which is again permitted for killing, are being hunted so persistently that the date of their final extinction is near at hand. Cows and bulls alike fall before the bullets of the hunters, al- though the killing of the former is infinitely worse for the perpetutation of the species than the killing of the males, and should be prohibited at all times. The practice of killing deer for the hides seems to have been discontinued, but there is still a fearful slaughter of these animals. The deer and also the elk suffer not only from the hunters, but also from the cougars, and an increase in the bounty on these game destroyers would undoubtedly have some effect in maintaining the supply of big game. Oregon has become famous all over the world as a sportsman's paradise, but it can hardly retain this reputation un- less hunters are less prodigal in their needless waste of wild animal life. The opening of the season on October 1st is antici- pated as follows by a writer in the Portland Ore- gonian : Once again the opening of the Chinese pheasant season is at hand. On Tuesday morning at day- break, the stubble fields and swales will be tramped over by hundreds of hunters and dogs, in eager search for the bird of beautiful plumage and a bird that is good to eat as well. The opening of the Chinese pheasant season this year will fall on an off day for many of the hunters, yet in spite of this hundreds of sportsmen will leave Portland for the various points in the Willamette valley and down along the Columbia River, where re- ports have it that the birds are plentiful. The exo- dus of sportsmen win begin as early as Sunday. Those who go far afield for their Chinamen will place their dogs on board a Southern Pacific train in order to reach the shooting place on Monday night. Others who shoot closer home will leave Monday morning, but the majority will not leave until Monday night. For weeks past, sportsmen, not hunters, have been making preparation for their annual sojourn among the upland brids . Dogs have been groomed and drilled lor the opening of the season and before the sun of October 1st is done with its day's work hun- dreds of feathered beauties will be reposing in the sports len's gamebag, dogs will be tired and hundreds of doll rs will have been burned up in shot and shell. Portland will send a small sized army into the fields and hills, and every city and hamlet along the Southern Pacific will send its quota. Some have regu- lar places to hunt, while the majority of hunters will hunt where they can, taking chances of being chased off by the farmer whose field is invaded. It is this kind of a hunter, the kind that will roam over a stubble field, shoot carelessly among the stock, break fences and not infrequently shoot a chicken or turkey, that has brought down upon the city sportsmen the ire of the farmer. This fellow never thinks of first asking permission of a farmer to hunt over his field, nor does he ever take the pains to' fix a break in the fence that he has torn down. Once in the field he is little better than a crazy man with a gun, and is just as dangerous. It is because of this kind of a hunting "hog" that farmers have plastered their pastures and stubble fields with warning notices. All this means but one thing, and this is it will not be more than a year or two before the upland bird shooting will be like duck shooting. One will have to lease from the farmer the right to shoot on his place. In fact, this is the case now. Many of Portland's best sportsmen are doing this now. Every year they shoot on the same place and many of them have it so arranged that they send their dogs to the farmers, so that they will be set when the season opens. One. of the Portland sportsmen who has planned for the openin of the Chinese pheasant season is Billy Lipman. Mr. Lipman will do his upland shoot- ing near Engene. If the weather is fine, he will load his two dogs on his automobile and make the trip in his machine. Mr. Lipman learned this trick of hunting in an automobile while shooting quail in Southern California and Nevada. He has a couple of new dogs and is anxious to try tnem out. Dr. De Witt Connell, Kirk Southeralnd, T. D. Honeyman will shoot again this year at Harrisburg. They have always enjoyed splendid shooting on the farm they go to. W. W. Banks, J. H. McKenzie and Percy Knight will make up the party that will shoot on a farm near Brownsville. Dr. W. A. Wise and Dr. H. A. Sturdevant will shoot with Amos Nelson at the latter's place, near Xewberg. Herman Metzger and Billy Cole are planning for a big shoot. They will take the dogs and shoot on the Metzger farm of 800 acres, near Pleasant Home. Dr. Allan Welsh Smith I who, by the way, owns some grand English Setters. — Ed.) will do his hunting at Independence and with him will be W. H. Younger and Thomas B. Foster. Tuesday morning daylight will find C. A. Mc- Carger, L. E. Trent, E. R. Wheeler, E. Briggs, shooting once more on the Briggs farm, near Albany. They have been shooting on this farm for several years and it is a decidedly off year for Chinamen when they do not get the limit. Messrs. McCarger, Trent, Wheeler and Briggs have an arrangement with the owners of the farm whereby they have the shooting privilege and not a shot is fired on the vast acres until they arrive for the opening of the season. What the opening day's results were for Portland sportsmen may be taken as a fair average for other sections, for it is stated that Jhina pheasant hunting is the best this season for many years, and Portland sportsmen are fairly reveling in the delights of the sport. The rain of Monday did not deter the regular "first nighters," and scores of them were on their favorite hunting grounds when October 1st dawned. They were straggling back to town during the week, and many of them had the limit bag for the days they were out. East of Dixon, in the Yolo tules, a section from which the water has receded lately, many thousands of fish have been left stranded in the small ponds and puddles. Striped bass as large as salmon — fifty pounds in weight — can be seen with their backs standing out of the shallow water. Other fish, carp, perch, black bass, hardmouth and numerous small fry have also been stranded. The stench from the decaying fish is nauseously effective for miles around. The mountain streams about Redlands are now at their lowest stages, and in some places it is said that campers and fishermen are catching trout with their hands or small nets. The local game officers have begun an investigation and say the men will be arrested, as under the game law passed last year -it is unlawful to take fish from streams in any man- ner save with hook and line. Another attempt is to he made to stock Sonoma Creek with young trout. The Fish Commission will place 50,000 trout in the stream the latter part of the month. Past efforts have failed, it is declared that it was owing to the fact that the fish were so small and feeble that the carp from the tide water devoured them. It has been suggested that this next attempt be made by placing the young trout fry at the head waters of the creek, and its numerous tributaries, where the carp will not be so ilkely to reach them. A significant fact anent Sacramento River salmon, and the chance for the future existence and thriving of the fish is shown in the statement of W. J. Mc- Dowell as given in the Sacramento Bee. The salmon which runs up the Sacramento River is the finny mi- grant that sportsmen fish for in Monterey Bay, and later off the Bolinas beach and outside the Golden Gate. Monterey Bal salmon trolling has been a royal sport for years, indulged in by hundreds of anglers. Fishing for the quinnat outside the Heads is but a recently developed phase of the sport, a grand recreation that the writer has advocated for a decade past. After the fish have surfeited on small bait outside, the run in the bay also affords much sport in trolling for the salmon with spoon or sar- dine spinning bait. For a number of years past sal- mon grilse have been caught by San Francisco wharf fishermen. These fish rarely run over three or four pounds and have generally been lifted out of the water with heavy tackle. It is only within a very recent period that anglers have used tackle such as will apply to the sport, and to which this sport is legitimately entitled. The statement above referred to, while pertaining more to commercial lines, is, nevertheless, of keen interest to the angler: "According to one of the oldest salmon canners on the river, as much money was made in that busi- ness in the early 70*s as is made at the present time. W. J. McDowell, of the firm of Taylor & McDowell, which established its cannery on the Sacramento River in 1873, but which has now gone out of business, in speaking of the salmon industry states: Although our process was not as improved in the early '70s as at present, and although our hand-made cans most as much more than the present machine-made tins cost the canner, we made as much profit in those early days as they do in the present day. The reason for this is that the salmon of this river are of such an excellent quality that they are in great demand, and the result is that it pays to handle them as fresh fish. I would venture to give my opinion as an expert that the salmon on this river are the finest in the world. "McDowell stated further that the fishermen along the river were very hard men to deal with. At one time, he said, a man by the name of John Carroll contracted with all the fishermen between Sacramen- to and Rio Vista to take all the fish they caught at 25 cents apiece. I came along a little later and of- fered them 33 1-3 cents — the market price at that time — and tbey sold the majority of their fish to me and the rest to Carroll, telling him he was getting all they caught. At another time, a man offered a certain fisherman a quarter of a cent more than my contract with the man called for, and, when I arrived at 12 P. M. with my steamer to get the fish, he told me he had not been fishing that day. Later I happened to see an immense quantity of fish near his place, and knew they were his. This goes to show one of the difficulties in the way of the canning of salmon. "McDowell said that Hapgood, Hume & Co., a firm no longer in business, canned the first salmon on this Coast at their cannery across the river. He declared that if the business is pursued on a large scale it is very profitable. "One cannery on the Columbia River — a small establishment — cleared $75,000 in one year, he said. The fishermen also make good money. The record catch for twenty-four hours in this district is 400 salmon, at 25 cents apiece, or $100 worth. "McDowell said that the fact that all the local canned salmon was shipped to the East and to Eu- rope proved its high quality, but he also stated that, on account of the increased value of fresh Sacra- mento River salmon, the canning business in that region was on the decline, and expressed it as his opinion that this business would never again reach the standard which it had once maintained." Fishing is good in Oak Park, Sacramento county, at all seasons of the year. One l^mily in that town has been feeding on trout for the part five years. This particular household pays no attention to the fish laws and never knows when the closed season begins. They use neither hook, line nor net, yet have all the fresh fish they can use all the time. Their well is only forty feet deep and they raise the water with a wooden bucket and windlass. In sinking they struck a subterranean stream of water that is well stocked with an eyeless fish. They are about a foot long and resemble the rainbow trout. Every bucket that is drawn to the surface contains from three to five and sometimes ten fish. The housewife picks out what she wants for the kitchen and lowers the balance into the well. The fish have become so numerous that the family found difficulty in getting water sufficient for domestic purposes by using the bucket; it always contained- more fish than water. In order to obviate this nuisance a pump has been put in with a screen over the suction pipe. The bucket now is used for taking fish only. Before Senator Willis 'introduced his Hunters' Li- cense law in the last Legislature, the Game and Fish Commission was habitually bankrupt. Now it is one of the wealthiest departments, and lavish plans for game propagation and protection are being made. The revenue from the sale of hunters' license thus far, in the whole State, totals $88,000, and the hunting season is still on. Jackson's Napa Soda is the best hot weather drink. Saturday, October 19. 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN SAN FRANCISCO FLY-CASTING CLUB. STRIPED BASS FISHING. Members of the San Francisco Fly-Casting Club and invited guests were present on Thursday evening. October 10th, at one of the club's regular meetings, which function usually includes a good dinner and a most enjoyable time among a gathering of thorough sportsmen and congenial spirits. • This particular evening was no exception to the rule. After an excellent menu, such as Tait's is famous for, had been disposed of. President Tom C. Kierulff called the attention of the members present to several business matters that were to be disposed of and which were presented seriatim. Among other things, it was decided to incorporate the club, and the following directors were elected to take proper action to that effect: T. C. Kierulff, Fayette H. Reed, Carlos G. Young, Horace B. Sperry. Walter D. Mansfield, Col. George C. Edwards, James S. Turner, Edward Everett and Dr. W. E. Brooks. An increase in the initiation fee from $50 to $100 and an increase in the annual dues from $12 to $24 was advocated, discussed and agreed upon. The raise in dues will take place January 1, 190S. The club-house on the Truckee River preserve has in one short season, this year, been found inadequate to afford accommodation for the club members who have taken advantage of the grand outing and ang- ling enjoyments to be found on the Truckee pre- serve. Although it was deemed that the structure was amply large enough for the purpose it is now found that substantial additions will have to be built for the accommodation of next season's anglers. The club goes on record, by ananimous vote of the members present, of advocating an annual tax of $1 per rod, payable by all fishermen who angle for game, or rather statutory protected fish in this State. Further, it was the sense of the meeting that an increase of license, in the interest of fish protection, from $2.50 to $25 per individual be imposed on the net fishermen. The two foregoing subjects were gone over in ex- tenso in a very interesting manner by Gen. Stone, president of the Board of Fish Commissioners, and Harry T. Payne, president of the California Fish and Game Protective Association. General Stone in a few remarks told the assembly of sportsmen what the Fish Commission had done this year and what was contemplated for the com- ing year. Harry T. Payne made a few remarks concerning the successful working of the game license law and exploited the great benefits to fish and game protec- tion that was in order now that the Fish Commis- sion had at their disposal a fund of at least $80,000. Among the other speakers during the evening were: Geo. H. Wentworth, J. O. Harron, John Mars- den, Walter D. Mansfield, F. V. Bell, T. C. Kierulff. H. B. Sperry. Jas. S. Turner and others. The president announced the names of the medal winning anglers at the Stow Lake contests to be the following: C. R. Kenniff, champion class medal in long dis- tance. Austin Sperry, first class medal in long distance. Chas. A. Kierulff. second class medal in long dis- tance. C. R. Kenniff, champion class medal in accuracy. Carlos G. Young, first class medal in accuracy. E. A. Mocker, second class medal in accuracy. C. R. Kenniff, champion class medal in delicacy. F. A. Webster, first class medal in delicacy. Second class medal, no contest. T. C. Kierulff, champion medal in lure casting. T. C. Kierulff, medal for general improvement dur- ing the season. This is the second season that Mr. Kierulffs scores have shown greatest individual im- provement. The Executive Committee will appoint delegates to represent the club at the meeting of the Califor- nia Fish and Game Protective Association at Los Angeles in November. Among those present were: E. T. Allen Dr W. E. Brooks. F. V. Bell, A. B. Carman, H. G. W Dinkelspeil, F. M. Haight, J. O. Harron, J. H. Hopps. R. Isenbruck, T C. Kierulff, Chas. A. Kier- ulff, C. R. Kenniff, Geo. T. Klink, C. T. Lager- crantz, E. A. Mocker. John Marsden, H. H. Mc- Naughten. Chas E. Miller, Jos. Peltier, Dr. F L Piatt, F. H. Reed. W. W. Richards, Dr. C. F. Gross, Austin Sperry. H. B. Sperry, Jas. S. Turner, Jno. Van Alen, Jas. Watt, Geo. W. Wentworth, Geo. F. Roberts, F. A. Webster, Carlos G. Young, W. D. Mansfield, F. J. Kilpatrick, Harry T. Payne, General George Stone, Wm. Thompson of Honolulu. R. A. Smyth, J. X. De Witt, E. E. Wade, S. W. Red- ington, Jno. Bermingham Jr., F. W. Van Sicklen, and others. The Truckee River and other streams frequented by sportsmen in Nevada will next season afford the fishermen crawfish along with the trout now in these waters. George T. Mills, secretary of the Nevada Fish Commission, has just received thirty dozen of the astocoid crustacean or retrogressive proclivities, commonly called the "crawfish," from Astoria, Ore., of which fifteen dozen will be placed in the Truckee, ten dozen in the Carson River and five dozen in Washoe Lake. The crustaceans in- crease and multiply fast, and by next season it is expected the Nevada streams will have a plentiful supply for the market San Antone Slough last week gave a spasmodic indication of past days of splendid sport with the striped bass. On Wednesday a number of local anglers fished the slough, but with indifferent suc- cess. One of the anglers, Mr. Draper, determined to try his luck on the following day, and accordingly stayed over, with the result that he made one of the best catches of bass yet recorded for San Antone Slough. He fished with a clam bait, out in the main slough at the junction of the north and south forks, and during a period of not over two hours, on the last of the ebb and first of the flood tides, landed eight fine striped bass in grand condition. They weighed respectively 29% pounds, 23 pounds, 14 pounds, the balance from 4 to 6 pounds. And, just to show the exasperating phases of fishermen's luck, Frank Marcus and Raisch Terry fished within 100 yards of Draper and never got a nibble. On another day last week Al M. Cumming landed seven fish, totaling sixty-nine pounds in weight, the largest scaling twenty-three pounds. In contra-dis- tinction to this, W. S. Kittle and Prospector McFar- land fished on still another day and drew blank. Both of these sportsmen are second to none in the art of landing bass. Another day, Chas. Breidenstein and Joe Meyers only could land two small fish, each angler had a number of strikes, but could not make good, the fish seemed to be extraordinarily finicky. Draper also had three strikes that he failed to hold on to the same day. As one reason for the almost total disappearance of the fish from San Antone Slough, it is alleged by a number of observing anglers and others, who fre- qent that section, that the direct cause of the scarcity of the striped bass is the rapacity and illegal fishing of net fishermen. These fellows — they and their boats are known, for they are a small and close corporation — stretch their small meshed nets, or nets that are illegally small in the mesh, across the mouth of the main slough, or any other desirable point on the main slough or its forks, the nets reach across from bank to bank. It is a well known fact that the striped bass follow the tides in the sloughs, consequently when the tide begins to ebb and the little feeding creeks in the marsh run dry, the fish follow on down with the current, naturally making for deeper and safer water. The net across the creek or slough stops any further progress of the fish, and when the tide goes out entirely the fishermen wade over the mud and pick out their victims, or sometimes in other cases draw the nets when the tide is at its lowest. Whichever time or method is used the result is the same. This violation of the law and wholesale fish depredation has been going on for several years past on the San Antone and in adja- cent waters. This statement can be verified by repu- table witnesses. It was at one time suggested that parties interested would make a raid and capture the nets and law violators, this plan was sidetracked through positive belief in reprisal by the fish pirates either in personal injury or by destruction of club or anglers' individual property in that section. Intimi- dation and bravado has been effective in persuading a disgusted but watchful neutrality. In the light of the foregoing «ve will call the at- tention of the Fish Commissioners to what is re- garded as a flagrant violation of the law, and open defiance of the authorities. It is not necessary for us to show the proper law officers what to do in the matter, they know how and what to do in the matter and furthermore they can, if they will, appre- hend the parties who seem to think they can defy the law with impunity. It is up to the Fish Commissioners to look into the matter. The Fish Commission deputies have been doing ex- cellent work at other points on the bay and can rea- sonably be expected to be as effective in this locality. FISH COMMISSION NOTES. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jrckson's Napa Soda. One good effect of the fund created by the hunters' license law is seen in the recent action of the Fish Commissioners in offering a bounty for the killing of California lions. Aside from the incalculable amount of damage these cunning and rapacious marauders cause in the destruction of all kinds of live stock, and the depletion of the ranchers' poul- try yards as well, these big cats kill more deer (bucks, does and fawns) every year, in and out of season, than ten times the number bagged legitimate- ly by hunters. On second thought oar estimate is way and beyond, below the actual number of deer that are killed and eaten by cougars each year. A press circular from the office of the Board an- nounces: The California Fish Commissioners offer a reward of $20 for each scalp and pelt of a California lion or panther, delivered at the offices of the Commission in this city, accompanied by an affidavit taken be- fore a magistrate specifying that the animal has been killed since October 1, 1907, and stating the date and place o" the killing of the animal. This measure vas decided upon in the interest of sportsmen and those enjaged in stock raising in California. The California lion and panther destroy all kinds of game, sheep, calves and colts and are a menace to ranchers in many sections of the State. While it was difficult to induce a Legislature to make appropriations for bounties, the Commissioners deem it proper to apply a portion of the money re- ceived for hunters' licenses for that purpose. It requires patience and skill to capture the California lion or panther, and a reward of $20 will undoubted- ly stimulate hunters and farmers to greater effort. The Commissioners will be glad to receive infor- mation and suggestions from those living in regions most infested by those animals as to the best me- thods of capturing them. M. O. Bartholomew of Howell mountain paid a $75 fine imposed upon him by Judge Ogden of Upper Lake for unlawfully killing deer in Lake county. Bartholomew had been long suspected of committing violations of the game laws, but it was difficult to catch him in the act or find the proof. Last Sun- day, however, Deputy A. F. Lee found ample proof secreted in the brush near Bartholomew's camp, and the offender was promptly arrested. The same deputy arrested V A. Jerome near Cloverdale for killing quail during the closed season and took him before Judge Lewis at Cloverdale, who fined Jerome $25 for the offense. George Ingraham paid $50 fine at Ukiah for hav- ing killed more deer than the law allows, but pleaded that it was done through error. Two Italian fishermen paid $200 fine at Benicia for fishing in Suisun bay with a small-mesh net. P. Giocomo paid $25 at Martinez for having in his pos- session striped bass of less than three pounds weight. G. Vellecci paid $50 fine at Pinole for a like offense. Joseph Campagno of this city paid $40 fine for hav- ing in his possession a larger number of ducks than the law permits. Three fishermen arrested at Val- lejo last Thursday paid jointly $125 in fines for hav- ing undersized striped bass in their possession. In addition, about a dozen more convictions were had during the week of violators of the game laws and fines exacted in various amounts. TWO PICTURES. The Suisun marshes have been for years famous for the splendid duck shooting found there. In fact, two and three decades ago about all that section, or for that matter, any of our salt-marsh lands around the bay counties, was only considered fit for duck shooting and a little pasturage here and there. In the course of time many locations in these marshes were bought up or leased for hunting pre- serves. Of late years, however, the value of the lands for agricultural purposes has been found to be surprisingly high. Reclamation has shown that although costly, the ultimate fate of many a famous marsh shooting resort is given by the following article, published in the Solano Republican: During the past three or four years attention has been directed toward the salt marsh lands south of Suisun, along the Suisun bay shore and in the neighborhood of Vallejo, with the result that where- ever reclamation has been resorted to and cultiva- tion don=s the most gratifying results have been rea- lized. Large crops of hay and grain nnd asparagus and other vegetables have been grown on lands which but a few years ago were considered of use for summer pasturing only. Of the lands lying in the immediate vicinity of Suisun this opinion still exists among some of the owners, but within a few months they will undoubtedly be convinced that large in- comes await them if they will only make the effort to improve their lands, so that they might be used ' for other purposes than pasturing stock. About three years ago, Frank Knight, an enter- prising young man of Humboldt county, purchased a large tract of marsh land north of Vallejo which is already yielding more per acre than the entire cost of the land, the original purchase price with recla- mation added. In addition to getting large crops of hay. Mr. Knight has sold portions of the land to a number of Humboldt county dairymen who are locat- ed in that district. Of late Mr. Knight has been devoting much attention to securing fresh water. Henry Goosen of Fairfield has just completed a well on Mr. Knighf s marsh land 247 feet deep, which is flowing at the rate of 35,000 gallons of pure fresh water every 24 hours. Adjoining the land of Mr. Knight is a tract of marsh land owned by David Hanbury, who will make handsomely off of his place this year. From a field of 300 acres he secured 1100 tons of good oat hay. Estimating at prevailing prices for hay Mr. Hanbury should realize above all expenses at least $30 an acre. The profits realized by Mr. Hanbury. large as they might seem, do not compare with what has been cleared from some of the salt marsh land on Grisly Island. While the lessors of the Dutton tract have carefully guarded all information concerning their asparagus crop it is reported that more than one hundred dollars an acre has been cleared from as- paragus planted two years ago. There are fortunes in sight for the lucky purchasers of Grisly Island lands in the neighborhood of the Meek asparagus beds and it is possible that some of those who have put their money into the first development have designs on some of the adjoining lands. But little has been done toward developing the Grisly Island lands sold last year to the Ventura county farmers. All the land sold to them has been reclaimed and is now ready to be broken up. H. L. Vennink, one of the purchasers, has made experi- ments this year in a small way. A sample of sugar beets grown on his place, now on exhibition in the office, is a splendid demonstration of what can be produced. Mr. Vennink has also shown us samples of lima beans, which he says are as good as those grown in Ventura county. He will undoubtedly place under cultivation next year quite an acreage. 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 19, 1907. Step by step the Suisun district is falling into line, and as has heretofore been stated, the marsh lands of this district will add greatly to our already vast resources. The forgoing picture is flat-toned and out of har- mony compared to the coloring and life the sports- man finds in the picture given below, which is the Solano Republican's account of the opening day's shoot on some of the lands above referred to: Ducks were evidently forewarned as they flew high on the opening day — last Tuesday — and the expect- ant hunter had to content himself with almost any kind of a string. In some localities on the Suisun marshes large numbers of ducks were to be seen but soon after the first shots were fired they sought safety near the clouds. This is not to infer that no ducks were killed as many bags of from fifteen to twenty were secured and some even more, but a bag limit was not secured by any one hunter. This too with thirty-five as the limit instead of fifty as in former years. Taken as a whole the Suisun marshes and the marsh lands lying to the south-east of Suisun along Suisun bay afforded the best shooting of all the duck shooting districts reported. The Suisun dis- trict is unquestionably in the lead, as it always has been and will continue to be the favorite locality for sportsmen in general. Up to within four or five days of the opening day ducks were numerous everywhere in this section but a scattering took place the middle of last week. The return of the flight will probably be as sudden as was the departure. Experienced hunters know this and a keen lookout will be kept for the reappearance of the webfooted birds. For several weeks previous to the opening of the season owners of preserves spent much time and money in getting their ponds in readiness, some of them only to have their work undone by poachers and violators of the law. It is bad enough to violate the law, but it is even worse to infringe on the rights of a neighbor, and this is what was done by some of the local residents. One of the grossest in- dignities being that perpetrated upon Lewis Pierce, whose Boynton ponds preserves were shot out during the close season, and this done by an officer of the law. No arrests followed. Fortunately this condi- tion of affairs did not exist on many preserves, and it is quite probable that there will be less of it in the future. In consequence of the damage done to the Boyn- ton ponds as above intimated, Lewis Pierce spent the opening day on the Lang ponds, four miles east of Suisun. Grant Chadbourne shot with him, the two getting twenty-six ducks. Young Warner Chad- bourne and Willie Crowley killed a dozen on an ad- joining pond. Jacob Anderson, George Neary, Wm. Hughes and Wm. Losh, combined, killed seventeen ducks on the Carpenter ponds. Mr. and Mrs. William Pierce occupied positions on a pond on the Humboldt Herd farm and secured twenty-four ducks, the honors being evenly divided. They killed more than thirty, but lost several in the high tules. In the Denverton district Tom and Alfred Gregory and Jim Murphy, accompanied by F. B. Surryhne of San Francisco, made a clean-up of thirty-one ducks on •the Will Morrill ponds. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. K. Harding came home early with six ducks from one of the Stewart ponds. To the south from Suisun some of the lands not far from town afforded fair shooting to Constable Downing, who killed IS, W. H. Bryan 10, L. H. Pimentel 12, Ed Whitby and Gus Tillman half a dozen each, Gene Thurber 12, Dime Chrisler 12. Under Sheriff Tom Lenahan and Joe Terry scored fifteen on the Tomasini ponds. Fred Chadbourne and his son Fred, who have leased the Okell tract for a term of years, killed an even seventeen, all large ducks. Frank Rumble got twelve. Quite a number of local hunters did their shoot- ing on Grisly Island. Al Wolf was high gun. He killed twenty-two at Vincents. Charlie Mayfield and Frank Butterfield scored a dozen at Venninks, L. E. Buzzini 10, Leonard Prior 4, Phil Winkelman 12. On the open marsh Will Wilson was high gun, with 29 to his credit. At the Cotati Club, south of Cordelia, with pre- serves covering portions of the Peter Smith and Chamberlain tracts, fair shooting was had. Those who shot there, together with their scores, are here- with given: Dr. Everts Downing and Fred Rush, combined, 25; Jim Emigh, 13; Frank Scarlett, T; John Dunker, 13; Elven Bauman, 7. Henry Studer and a Mr. Young killed thirty on a pond adjoining the Cotati. Jack Wilson and Jack Harper shot on one of Louis Titus' ponds, near Cordelia Slough, and got seventeen. The Suisun Gun Club, which recently purchased the Oakland Gun Club's preserves on the Tomasini tract, had a shoot above the average. The members of this club are Allen L. Chickering, Dr. E. E. Brownell, Frank V. King, Walter Starr, W. A. Stevens, Henry F. Dutton, A. A. Moore Jr. and Thomas P. Bishop. But five members were pres- ent. Their scores were as follows: Chickering 17, King IS, Starr 16, Stevens 25, Moore 17. Frank Maskey, one of the purchasers of thg Chambeilain tract two years ago, and who reserved that portion taking in the Haywards and Sunrise ponds, had a fine shoot, getting near the limit. Mrs. Maske" spent the opening day at her husband's marsh .rome. The Jack Snipe Club, with William P. Murdoch, James Rolph Jr. and James K. Prior Jr.. as members, had a fairly good shoot considering that the artificial ponds on the place are newly made. The Oelrichs place, which was sold to E. H. Har- rinian recently, was occupied by Captain J. H. Sey- mour, who had a fairly good shoot. W. W. Richards, owner of the Green Lodge, one of the Chamberlain tract sub-divisions, fared as well as any of his neighbors. Mrs. Richards, who is an expert shot, occupied a place on the favorite pond of the Green Lodge, but we did not learn the result of her morning's shoot. Edwin Smith and David Hear- field of San Francisco, who were there the opening day, will shoot on Mr. Richards' place during the season. Judge Henshaw of Oakland and a party of friends who have leased the Ibis grounds, got their share of ducks, as did also Howard Martin and L. C. Pistolesi, at the Harvey Club, which was the shooting place of the late Joseph Harvey. The Harvey estate owns both of these fine shooting preserves. Good shooting was experienced by the Family, Marsh and Teal Clubs, the reports from which were not received. This was also the case of the Joice Island Club, whose perserves extend over 1,500 acres at the south end of Joice Island and the Volante Club, occupying the north S00 acres of the island. Guy T. and Willard Wayman, L. M. Gray and R. W. Davis of the Stewart Club carried away eighty ducks as a result of their day's shoot on the Ed Stewart ponds, near Denverton. A. M. Shields, Lee W. Harpham, Jos. A. Chan- cellor, George Uhl, A. M. Cummings, Bert Gable and William Bay of the Field and Tule Club, near Cor- delia, fared as well as their neighbors of the Cotati Club. Achille Roos entertained a party of friends at his fine club-house, near Teal Station, all having a good shoot at the Whittier pond on the Roos preserves. The opening day was a bad one for C. W. Kellogg. Captain H. F. Fortman, W. B. Tubbs. W. B. Brad- ford and Dr. George E. Davis, who formerly com- prised the Cordelia Club. After the expiration of this club's lease of the Chamberlain tract a few months ago the members leased the John Cook tract, west of Cordelia Slough. Vic Harrier and some Val- lejo friends of the Cook Club, the former lessors, claimed the grounds until October 15th. Cook was in a quandry, and the San Francisco millionaires wanted the first day's shoot, but the Harrier crowd got to the ponds first and held them. The Vallejo hunters intend to have two weeks more of shooting there and will probably have it undisturbed. The clubs and individuals who purchased tracts of shooting ground on the Suisun, although they will lose the duck shooting, eventually will be amply compensated for that loss, in the enhancement of land values. They got in on the "ground floor," as it were. Pasadena is making arrangements for the next show. STOCKTON SHOW. The third annual show of the Stockton Kennel Club, three days, ended Wednesday evening and was a most successful show so far as good fellowship is concerned, and the efforts of the club officials and members to accommodate and serve exhibitors and visitors could make it so. The list of entries was not quite what had been anticipated, but, at that there was a splendid showing of class and quality. The awards in several instances were decidedly not to the liking of many fanciers and exhibitors. This show was the first one in our experience of over twelve years where accommodations for the press were so inadequate. The judge, on the first day, peremptorily ordered the press table out of the ring, nor did he follow the usual custom of filling out the press and marked catalogue slips. Possibly he was not accustomed to light weight literature, his specialty in this line is suavely pre- senting dog medicine booklets to people as they enter or leave the show halls. The oversight in making out the marked catalogue slips (the records are usually made in the judging book in triplicate on perforated slips) was the cause for issuing a marked catalogue on the day after the show closed. The judge ruled the ring and everybody in it, and was the limelight objective at all times. It would not have been surprising had the handlers been given orders to show their dogs in the lock step style of pedestrianism. There was a large attendance of visiting fanciers from San Francisco and nearby points, all of whom are enthusiastic in praise of the Stockton club offi- cers and members. The visiting delegation, and it was a large one too, with their dogs, left Stockton by boat shortly after the show closed. The boat was held hack several hours by the California Na- vigation and Improvement Company, an act of court- esy and accommodation for which we are requested by the pleased homebound fanciers to thank the steamboat officials and the Stockton Kennel Club for a very much appreciated favor. There was about fifty tired exhibitors and more than that number of dogs, this meant a night of rest and comfort for both owners and dogs. The late river trip was therefore a very much appreciated favor. A report of the breeds and a list of awards will appear next week. The Glen Tana Collie Kennels, at the Spokane show, under James Cole, won special prize cups for best Collie bitch, best novice Collies, and also first prizes in all classes entered. G. T. Blood- hounds made a clean sweep. Fred P. Butler's good English Setter Tiverton won his championship at Stockton this week. Mrs. J. P. Norman's Bull bitch is now Ch. Toreador Venus. Champion Cressella Nancy sounds good to A. L. Cresswell. (Hoot mon, hoot!). Champion Xantippe of Moreton is very nice too. Sid Cum- mings' Italian Greyhound Dude joined Gideon's band and now plays in the champion class. Stockton show cups and trophies were valued at over $1,800, pretty good for the Flour City boys. Tommy Banks turned up Wednesday evening and was warmly greeted by a host of friends. There was a little dog in Ipswitches, They called him Feather Breeches. He was sold at the show, For a price that was low. When he turned the trick for first winners. Quoth the ring-side bunch of sinners: My! what a shocker, If that's a Cocker, We'll all have to raise — sons of Feather Breeches. TRADE NOTES U. M. C. Wins Reported. Mr. M-W. Laurence broke the ground record at the Richmond, Va., Gun Club September 21st, 97 out of 100, with Mr. W. S. McLelland a close second. 95. both shooting U M. C. shells. Mr. George Robinson, president Virginia Trap Shooting Association, broke 114 out of 125 at the Deep Run Club, scoring his last 25 straight. He shot U. M. C. steel-lined shells. Mr. C. E Robbins was high gun at Wahpeton, N. D., September 24-25. He made a run of S8 straight on his last 215 targets. He shot V. M. C. steel-lined shells. Frank Riehl showed his old friends from the East that the Western air did not interfere with his good aim by beating them all out at Portland, Ore., with a score of 174 ex ISO. U. M. C. steel-lined shells and a Remington gun were used. At the Wislayme Gun Club, Orange, N. J., Sep- tember 23d, Mr. W. E. Jobes made the top score, breaking 39 out of 40 with 25 straight, shooting U. M. C. shells. The Norwich Gun Club gave a very fine shoot September 21st. F. E. Butler was high professional and Mr. E. H. Edgerton high amateur, both shoot- ing U. M. C. shells. Pop Heikes was in good form at New London Sep- tember 20th, breaking 142 out of 150, winning high gun. This shooting was done in a high gale. "Pop" used his Remington gun and U. M. C. shells. Mr. Harry Taylor was high gun at Lincoln, Neb., September "24th, breaking 191 out of 200 with his Remington gun-XT. M. C. shell combination. Mr. R. J. Jackson broke 94 out of 100 at Cole- man. Tex., September 20th with his Remington auto- loading gun and U. M. C. shells. The Southwestern Kennel Club will show at Los Angeles in February or March nexc year. This show will be under the management of Mr. Fred Herr, the well-known Boston Terrier fancier. Toepperwein Tops Topmost Top. In San Antonio, Texas, during the week beginning September 16th, Mr. Adolph Toepperwein, the un- disputed champion rifle wing shot of the world, made a most marvelous record, which will probably stand for many years to come, unless he decides to break it himself. The account of this shooting is best given in his own words: "I shot at a total of 20,000 with but 10 misses, and made one run of SS40 and another of 4991. I began shooting Tuesday morning, shooting through the entire day without a miss, and continued until Friday afternoon when I finished my 20.000." "I missed my SS41st target Wednesday afternoon and another late that same day, finishing 10,000 with but two misses. This shooting was done in public and duly advertised in the papers and shot off at Scheuermeyer's Park, which is easily reached by the street cars and was witnessed by scores of people all the time I was shooting. The targets used were made of wood (2% inches) which I used until I reached 7000, when I used the largest pieces of the broken ones, being short on targets. When I had shot 9000 I began using clay discs (2% inches) which I used until I reached the 19,000 mark, when we again ran out of targets, and I was then obliged to use again the fragments of the wooden ones, some of which were very small and not half their original size. I finished the last 1,000 shots with these." "I used two Winchester Model 1903 22 caliber automatic rifles and Winchester make of ammuni- tion exclusively." "The conditions for such a shooting and for such a long score were very unfavorable, the weather being unusually hot, and I was obliged to shoot directly east and in the sun; however, I finished in good shape and with hardly any ill effects. This score is by far the best I have ever made and passes the mark I made at the St Louis Exposition." Saturday, October 19. 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 CERTAIN BREEDS OF SHEEP. Bulletin 140 of the Pennsylvania Experiment Station, by J. E. Wing, says of certain leading breeds of. sheep: Of the long-wooled breeds, the Lei- cester, Cotswold, Lincoln, and Kentish or Romney Marsh sheep are especially worthy of study. The Leicester is in- deed one of the first of English breeds to have felt the impression of great improvers of live stock, seeing that it is a matter of history how Robert Bakewell began the improvement of this breed more than 150 years ago. The story of Bakewell's achievements reads like a romance. Taking an old, long-legged, lank, slow feeding type he was able, in a comparatively few years to produce from it by deft selec- tion of sires and skillful matings, and aided no doubt, by judicious inbreed- ing, to produce an "improved" sheep, somewhat less than the original type, but more symmetrical, thicker, deeper and possessed of greater fattening properties as well as early maturity. His success as a sheep breeder is best indicated by the appreciation in which his animals were held. From a few shillings per head (it is stated that his first rams offered for letting only made seventeen shillings, six pence each), the price rose to 100 guineas, and in 1786 he made 1.000 guineas by the letting of his stock. In 17S9 he made 1,200 guineas by the letting of three rams. The Leicester sheep, as be- queathed to us by Bakewell, may be described as a white-faced, hornless race, covered with a fleece shearing about seven or eight inches in length, of somewhat lashy wool and terminat- ed with a short twisted curl. The lips and nostrils are black, nose slight- ly narrow and Roman, but the general form of the face wedge-shaped and covered with short, white hairs. The forehead may have a top-knot of wool, ears are thin and long, the neck is short and level with the back, thick and tapering from skull to shoulders. There is great thickness "through the heart." They are well filled up be- hind the shoulders, giving a great girth and well sprung ribs, wide loins, level hips, straight and long quarters with great depth of caress with fine bone. The general form of the carcass is square or rectangular, with legs well set on. Leicesters fat- ten most readily at from twelve to fif- teen months old, when they weigh from 160 to 200 pounds. The principal fault of the Leicester is its laying on masses of inward fat, which is a char- acteristic not esteemed by present- day butchers. The great use of the Leicester is in cross breeding for bene- fitting other races, or producing cross- bred lambs. It crosses especially well upon the Merino, and has been the means of building up quite a number of other breeds, seeing the Cheviot, Cotswold, Lincoln and Oxford Downs all possess more or less of the Lei- cester blood, so that Bakewell builded belter than he knew when he created the Leicester sheep. There are a few Leicesters in the United States. There are some good ones in the West, Rob- ert Taylor of Nebraska being their chief exponent, and there are a good many in Canada, where conditions seem to suit them right well. The writer would hardly venture to recom- mend to Pennsylvania farmers the breeding of Leicester sheep, except as before noted, they might use the rams for crossing upon the Merinos. Leices- ters would undoubtedly thrive in Pennsylvania if given good care and kept free from internal parasites, which, frankly be it stated, are the curses of all long-wooled breeds in warm latitudes. Quite similar from a point of view of one not very familiar with either race are these two breeds. Formed . somewhat after the pattern of the Lei- cester, they are a breed of very large, white-faced and long-wooled sheep. The Cotswold has rather s longer fleece than the Lincoln, and the Lin- coln perhaps a denser coat. Either breed presents a magnificent appear- ance when under good management, with their massive fronts, their long, white, curling wool, and when closely examined, their delicious pink skin. Lincolns and Cotswolds are probably the largest representatives of the sheep kingdom and bred pure, attain rather too heavy weights for our present market conditions, their prin- cipal use in America being for cross breeding. On the Western ranches an infusion of either Lincoln or Cotswold blood in the Merino flocks has proved of great advantage, opinions differing as to which makes the better cross. These cross-bred ewes are often re- tained in the flocks, making magnifi- cent mothers, shearing enormous fleeces and nourishing their lambs well. The quality of the cross-bred fleece is especially good, outselling by far either the pure long wool or pure Merino. There is probably a good field for Eastern breeders who can supply Western long-wooled rams for this Western trade, and here it must be confessed lies the most hopeful ex- pectation of profit from breeding long wools in Pennsylvania. These long- wooled breeds are not quite so pro- lific as the Downs or Dorsets. They do not drop their lambs early, as a rule, nor are their lambs so easily grown, and unless care is exercised to keep them free from parasites ruin, dire and dreadful, follows fast in the wake of the flock. The writer has no antipathy against the long wools, in fact, feels always a kindly admira- tion for the well kept flock of Cots- wold or of the Lincolns, and feels certain that some day breeders with sufficient skill will take up the work in America and perhaps duplicate the wonderful results that have been achieved in England, where, within recent years. Lincoln rams have been sold to Argentina for as much as ?5,000 each. But the breeding of long wools is not to be lightly undertaken by men without experience and unwill- ing to give careful attention to details. The Romney Marsh or Kentish sheep are similar to the Lincolns, hav- ing, however, a short fleece and being of somewhat smaller size. These sheep fatten readily upon grass alone, and are very profitable for grazing upon the fat pastures of the sea coast in Southern Kent. It must not be thought, however, that these marshes are swamp lands. They are simply reclaimed pastures that were at one time below the level of the tide. There is no sheep that will thrive on wet or swampy lands. BAD ACTORS IN THE HEN TRADE. [M. M. Johnson.] Any poultry raiser who has one or more cases of eggs in a week can get from 20 to 40 per cent more for them by looking up a private market, some hotel, groceryman, eating house or the diners on trains. Put the eggs up in cartons holding one dozen each. Put them up fresh and clean and stamp them with a rubber stamp. A trade can be worked up with any city groceryman who caters to high class trade, or it can be done direct with the concerns mentioned. I know whereof I speak about these things. I know of a number who are doing it. I know of a single creamery company that handles fifteen cars of eggs a month in pretty much the same way. I know of men who are making a nice thing out of it, and there is plenty of room left. There is nothing that we eat that goes on the market in such a hap- hazard, filthy condition as the poultry and egg product. Not by any means am I overdrawing the case. Consider it for yourself. Watch the grocery- man or average egg buyer fill a case of eggs for market. No matter how old or besmeared the case, just so long as it will hold the eggs and nail together, it will do. No attention is paid to the smell of the egg fillers, no sorting for color, no attention is paid to dirt or feathers sticking to the shells. Most assuredly it would take a hungry person to fill up on the stuff if they saw it first. The same careless method is fol- lowed in marketing fowls. Take a walk in the market place in any city and we get a lesson. Right there we find fowls of all ages, sizes and colors in the same coop. I might say, with- out overdrawing, that the coops are a mixture of fowls, feathers and cor- ruption. At the average market place it is a relief to find a coop evenly balanced up in size and color. A really decent coop makes us draw a more satisfied breath. In these days of co-operative cream- eries, grain elevators and other things helpful to the producer, it is queer that the most important and biggest industry of all is neglected. Every town or poultry raising community could advance the popularity of poultry and eggs as food and make money while doing it. It can be operated as individuals or as a company. Let me say here, that after a groceryman has handled a few cases of eggs put up as I have suggested, the matter of price become_s secondary to keeping that kind in stock. The cleaner and more attractive appearance gives his store a prestige instead of making an eyesore to tasty customers. There is nothing more handsome than a stock of clean eggs in attractive cartons, there is a repulsiveness in a filthy stock of eggs.— Denver Field and Farm. WOOD ASHES ON ALFALFA. Wood ashes which have not been subject to leaching, contain about 7 per cent of potash and 2 per cent of phosphoric acid. The use of these ashes on legume crops, especially clo- ver and alfalfa, has given excellent results where the soil is at all defici- ent in potash. As the top dressing they are of value, but the application should be made as early as possible. Wood ashes may be applied at the rate of twenty five to fifty bushels per acre. This means an amount by weight equivalent to from 1,000 to 2,000 pounds. The application of ac- tual plant food would thus range from 70 to 140 pounds of potash and 20 to 40 pounds of phosphoric acid, which is more of each of these elements than an ordinary crop takes from the soil in a single season. The amount of milk the cow should give before she will yield a profit to her owner depends on the price the owner has to pay for the cow, the cost of feed, the amount of butter fat the milk wni contain, and the price of milk or butter fat can be sold for on the market. If the cow costs her owner $75 she should give a larger yield of milk than the cow that costs $35. A cow that consumes a great deal of food should give more milk than the cow that does not need much to keep fat, the bulk is not so important as the per cent of butter fat. The cow giving twenty pounds of milk that tests only two and one- half per cent is not yielding as large a profit as the cow that gives only fifteen pounds of four per cent milk. Fifteen to twenty pounds per day that tests four per cent is a paying yield in the section of country where butter sells for no less than 20 cents per pound. o Fifty-eight gallons of milk found to be below the stanlard of 3.6 per cent butter fat was recently "dumped" by an inspector into the sewer in Indian- apolis, Ind., not long ago. So for as we can learn from the newspaper re- ports the milk was pure, clean and wholesome, just as it was drawn from the cow's udder. A law which permits such acts as this is legal foolishness. It demonstrates the absurity of our milk legislation, which prohibits the sale of pure milk falling below a cer- tain per cent of butter fat. It is a fact acknowledged by nearly all authorities that milk low in butter fat is a more nearly balanced food than milk rich in butter fat. That being true, it is reasonable to say that the consumer -who desires the low per cent fat milk should have the privilege of buying it. No legislation or health department rules should prevent the sale of pure, clean milk as drawn from the cow. ALFALFA POINTS. Alfalfa should always be seeded without a nurse crop. The ground should be well prepared before seeding. Newly plowed ground should not be used. Use only the best seed and sow from fifteen to twenty pounds per acre. Seed it in the spring about grain seeding time. During the first year cut often to keep the weeds down and prevent the leaves from rusting too badly. Cut it if the leaves turn yellow. After the first year cut when about five per cent of the plants are in blossom. Only remove two crops in one year. If your pigs are running on clover pasture and you are feeding grain, give it to them at night Warranted to Give Satisfaction. Gomhautt's Caustic Balsam Has Imitators But No Competitors. A Safe, Speedy and Positive Cure for Carb, Splint. Sweeny, Capped Hock, Strained Tendons, Founder, Wind Pufls, 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. Every bottle of Caustic Balsam sold is ■Warranted to |ive satisfaction. Price SI. 50 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or aent by ex- press, charges paid, •witn full directions for its use. E2TSend for descriptive circulars, testimonials, etc Address The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, 0. OUt SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. Tou may start an account in this Bank with any amount you wish over $1.00. Send check, money order, express order or by registered letter and by re- turn mail you will receive your bank book. We pay 4 per cent interest and compound it twice a year — on June 30 and Decem- ber 31. Capital and Surplus Over 33,000,000. Total Assets Over 812,000,000. Send for Booklet "D," on Banking- by MaiL CALIFORNIA SAFE DEPOSIT ANDTRUST COMPANY California ** Montgomery Sts. SAN FRANCISCO, California. FOR SALE. Dark bay gelding, sire Falrose, dam by Xevada, six years old, sound, gen- tle, good roadster. Yearling Filly, bay, sire Nushagak, dam by Antavola. Inquire of E. A. SWABEY, Dixon, Cal. JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1S76. Wm. Nilea & Co., Los Angreles, Cal. STALLION CARDS Folders, Posters and Pamphlets • Compiled and Printed. PEDIGREES TABULATED Giving Performances of the get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave.. San Francisco, Cal. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 19, 1907. John Barduhn, formerly of the Thurlow Block John Kavanagh, formerly of the Palace Hotel Kavanagh & Barduhn Merchant Tailors 1124 Golden Gate Avenue, Between Buchanan and Webster Sts., San Prancisco, Cal- CALIFOSHU PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — in — HALFTONES ANT> LUTE BNOEAVIKG Artistic Designing. 141 Valencia St. San Prancisco BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers in PAPEE 1400-1450 4th St.. San Francisco, Cal. Blake. Moffitt & Towne, Los Angeles. Blake, McFall & Co.. Portland. Oregon. FIELD SPANIEL WANTED. Young Dog, broken or partly broken. Address, giving price and particulars, W. C. L., Care BREEDER & SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco FOR SALE Thorou gb.b red Scotch Collie Pups. Prize winning stock, two months old, very handsome, high-class puppies. Apply to Stanton's Training Stables, S. E. Cor. 23d and Point Lobos Aves., San Francisco. WANTED— E E-OODMAE.es. The undersigned wishes to purchase a. few high-class trotting-bred broodmares and drivers. Parties having same for sale should give full particulars, with accurate description and lowest price. Address PEANK E. ALLEY, Koseburg, Oregon. WM. F. EGAN, M. R. C. V. S. TETEEINAET SURGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner Webster and Chestnut Streets, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. BT7BBEBOID ROOFING Weather Proof, Acid Proof, Fire Re- sisting. BOKESTELL, EICHAE-DSON Si CO., 473-485 Sixtn St., San Prancisco, CaL Pred Mast Successor to Zibball & Son TEE 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 sal*1 PETER SAXE & SON, 513 32d street. Oakland, Cal.. Importers. Breeders ana Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses, Sheep, Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence so Ueited- "HOWARB 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. IMFORTED HACKNEY STALLIONS At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER, West Orange, N. J j At the f^ Tongues End STOCK GET JUST- ENOUGH AT THE RIGHT TIME C0MPRE55ED PURE 5ALT BRICKS. AND PATENT FEEDER! No wdite.no neglect, a II convenience Your defer has it Write us for the book: BEU50NT STABLE SUPPLY CO. Batentees manufacturers , irooHlyn, IM.y. $15,000 in Stakes AND PURSES FIRST-CLASS MILE TRACK ARIZONA TERRITORIAL FAIR PHOENIX, ARIZONA. 6 DAYS November 11 to 16, 1907 Conducted by the Territory of Arizona TROTTING AND PACING STAKES AND PURSES 1—2:29 Class Trot, purse $1,000 2—2:24 Class Trot, closed $1,000 3—2:19 Class Trot, closed.. ..$1,000 A — 2:14 Class Trot, closed $1,500 5 — 2:11 Class Trot, closed $1,000 6 — 2:08 Class Trot, purse $1,000 7 — Free-for-all Trot, purse $1,000 8 — 2:25 Class Pace, closed $1,000 9—2:20 Class Pace, closed $1,000 10—2:16 Class Pace, purse $1,000 11 — 2:12 Class Pace, closed $1,000 12—2:08 Class Pace, closed $1,000 13 — 2:05 Class Pace, closed $1,500 14 — Free-for-all Pace, purse $1,000 Entries Close on November 1st for Nos. 1, 6, 7, 10 and 14. Records made after date of entry no bar. All horses must be eligible to the class in which they are entered on day of entry. Fcr Entry Blanks and further infor- mation address SHIRLEY CHRISTY, Supt. of Speed, Phoenix, Ariz. Tuttle's Elixir Greatest maker of sound horses in the world. Tested many years, never fails if cure be possible. S100 reward if it does. For lameness, curb, splint, ^&h spavin, ringbone, swellings, Tuttle's Family Elixir liniment for hou=eliold ose. Ask for Tutile's American Worm and 'v§.-. Condition Powders aid Hoof Ointment "Veterinary Experience," perfect horse- man's guide free. Symptoms and treatment for all eonrnon ailments. Write for it. Postage 2g. TUTTLE'S ELIXIR CO.. 52 Beverly St.. Boston. Mass. Lcs Angeles, W. A. Shaw, Mgr., 1321 New England Av. Bexan of alt blisters; only temporary relief, if any. WANTED. Small Trotter or Trotting- pony, thir- teen to thirteen and one-half hands high. Must be gentle driver. Apply BHEEDEE and SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Prancisco. FOR SALE. Registered Fercherons. Mare Dorathy 40873, foaled May, 1900, $800. Mare Inez 40874, foaled June, 1903, $500. Both bred to Nogent 41331 (48917). Bay colt Pierre 51134, foaled May, 1906, dam Dorathy 40S73, sire Nogent 41331 (4S917), $400. All broken to harness. If all taken by one person, $1,500. Can be seen near Lakeport, Lake Co., Cal. WM. B. COL- LTEB, 312 Eighth St., S. F., CaL Oregon's Famous CHINA PHEASANTS. For game or ornamental purposes now ready for Fall delivery in any quantity. Also Golden and English Pheasants, Quail, etc. "Write at once for prices. SIMPSON'S PHEASANT FARM, Bos K, Corvallis, Oregon. BOARD WANTED, For three persons for winter at well kept ranch. No consumptives. Give full particulars as to location, attractions and incentive for horseback riding. Ad- dress H. W. SHEFARD, Xshawooa, Big Horn Co., "Wyoming. ^ V^^^l *"^^ Registered Trade Hark % A^»k ^P^U *y* SPAVIN CURE % This a Miracle or Science ? ? ? It is marvelous simply because it surpasses results ever before achieved. It supersedes all known methods — it is humane, positive and permanent. Glens Falls, N. T., January, 1907. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. Y.: Dear Sirs — In regard to your Save-the-Horse remedy. I have used it with good success the last three years on four different horses that could not be cured, and I cured them sound. Now, last January I bought the horse My Star of a man; he sold him to me as not being sound and would not stand training. He told me how fast he was for half a mile, so I examined him and found a small bony growth or splint on his hind leg, under the back tendon, so I bought him for $300. Brought him home and bought one bottle of Save-the-Horse of Griffin Ice- land Co. in Glens Falls, and applied as directed and cured that leg. I started My Star in the Albany races and gave him a mark of 2:09%, and sold him to Lotta Crabtree, the owner of Nut Boy 2:07:14, and they have raced and given him a mark of 2:03%. They paid me $2,500 for him. He has never taken a lame step. I am writing this at my own will, but that is just what Save-the-Horse did for me, and I will swear to it. Yours, C. J. REARDON. Our guarantee is not mere words, mind you, but a signed contract; made abso- lutely legally binding to protect purchasers to treat any case named in the document. Write for proofs. Read what it has accomplished for others; it will unfailingly do so for you. "SAVE-THE-HORSE" permanently cures Bone and Bog Spavin, Ringbone (ex- cept Low Ringbone), Curb, Thoroughpin, Splint, Shoe Boil, Wind Puff, Injured Tendons and all lameness without scar or loss of hair. . Horse may work as usual. $5.00 per bottle. Written guarantee as binding to protect you as the best legal talent could make it. Send for copy and booklet. At Druggists and Dealers or express paid. TROY CHEMICAL CO., Binghamton, N. Y., D. E. Newell, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. Formerly Troy.N.T CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit is- sued, available in all the large cities of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the fire of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in fire and burglar proof steel vaults. Agents and Correspondents Wanted Every- where for The Breeder and Sportsman W. HIGGINBOTTOM LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEER Office -With E. Stewart & Co., 297 Valencia St, S. F. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno. CaL Write for Terms and Dates.. „ft GOPA/8,4 if SfxNT4/ CAPSULES £ ■$ \ will reduce inflamed, swollen Joints* Bruises, Soft Bunches, Cure BoilSi Fistula, or any unhealthy sore quick- ly; pleasant to use; does not blister under bandage or remove the hair, and you can work the f\ horse. $2.00 per bottle, expreat prepaid. Book 7-C free. ABSORBINE, JR., for mankind, [81.00 per bottle. Cures Varicose '"Veins, Varicocele Hydroce*. %irains, Bruises, stops Pain and Inflammatlo W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. S_pringfield, Mass. For Sale bv— Langley & Michaels, San Fran- cisco, Cal.;" Woodward, Clark & Co., Portland, Ore.: F. W. Braun Co.. Los Angeles, Cal-; "Western Whosesale Drug Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Kirk, Geary & Co., Sacramento, Cal.; Pacific Drug Co., Seattle, "Wash.; Spokane Drug Co., 'Spokane, Wash. GOOD ONES FOB SALE. A number of good mares, geldings, colts and fillies by such sires as McKin- ney. Searchlight, Lecco, James Madison, Daedalion, Morengo King and Bonnie McKinney. Good individuals, all kind and gentle. For further information and to see the horses apply to a. BUSING, Race Track, Alameda, CaL Saturday, October 19, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 $5 -Due November 1st, 1907 ON WEANLINGS Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 7 $7000 Guaranteed FOR FOALS OF MARES COVERED 1906— FOALS BORN 1907 To Trot or Pace at Two Years Old, 1909, and at Three Years Old, 1910 $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing- Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners and $200 to Owners of Stallions. MONET 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 -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. $1000 for Three-Year-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 Face. $100 to owner of stallion, sire of win- ner of Three-Year-Old Pace when mare was bred. 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 April 1. 190S, her nomi- nator 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 PAY TJP. Address all Communications and make Payments to the Secretary. P. HEALD, President. F. W. KELLEY, Secretary, 616 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, 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 ami not have their horses frightened by autos or cars The Canfield Stakes For Trotters and Pacers Foals of 1907— To Take Place 1910 UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE California Breeders Association OF LOS ANGELES Entries to Close Friday, November 1st, 1907 All Entrance Money and $400 added to be divided 60 per cent for Trotters and 40 per cent for Pacers $5 TO NOMINATE YOUR FOAL ON NOVEMBER 1ST $10 additional April 1, 1908; $10 additional April 1, 1909; $25 addi- tional April 1, 1910 ; $50 additional to start, payable thirty days before the race. CONDITIONS. Will be mile heats, three-in-five. Distance, 100 yards. Entrance must be accompanied by entrance fee. Nominators liable only tor amounts paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. Hopples will not be barred on 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 50, 25, 15, 10 per cent. Membership in the Association not required to enter, but no horse, wherever owned, will he allowed to start until the owner has become a member. Write for entry b'.anks. C. A. CANFIELD, JOHN W. SNOWDEN, Secretary, President. 526 San Pedro St., Los Angeles, Cal. $7,250 Guaranteed Only $2 to Nominate Mare $7,250 Guaranteed Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 8 TO BE GIVEN BY THE Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1907 to Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old Entries to Close Monday, December 2d, 1907 $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners, and $450 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 Three-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, to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Winner of Three- Year-Old 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-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 Winner of Three- Year-Old Pace when Mare was bred. $250 IN SPECIAL PRIZES FOR STALLION OWNERS Given to Owners of Stallions standing highest in number of Mares nominated in this Stake that were bred to their respective horses, divided as follows: 1st Prize $100 4th Prize $25 2d Prize 50 5th Prize 20 3d Prize 35 6th Prize 20 The Above Prizes will be Paid on December 24th, 1907. ENTRANCE AND PAYMENTS — $2 to naminate mare on December 2, 1907, when name, color, description of mare and stallion bred to must be given; $5 May 1, 1908; $5 October 1, 1908; $10 on Yearlings, February 2, 1909; $10 on Two- Year-Olds, February 1, 1910; $10 on Three-Year-Olds, February 1, 1911. 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 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 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. For Entry Blanks and further particulars address the Secretary. CONDITIONS. The races for Two-Tear-Olds will be mile heats. 2-in-3, and for Three-Tear- 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 February 2, 1909, her nominator may sell or transfer his nomination 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 contractel for. In entries, the name, color and pedigree of mare must be given; also the rame of the horse to which she was bred in 1907. Entries must be accompanied by the entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amounts paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. This Association is liable for $7,250, the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred on 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 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 E. P. HEALD, President. F. W. KELLEY, Secretary, P. 0. Drawer 447, San Francisco, THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 19, 190"- 381 ex 400 372 ex 400 124 ex 125 At Cedar Bluffs, Iowa, September 25-26, High Professional and High General Averages won by Wm. Veaoh. At Cincinnati, Ohio, September 23-24, High Professional and High General Averages won by H. D. Freeman. At Lexington, Ky., September 2, made by Woolfolk Henderson, winning High General Average, and smashing all records for the Lexington grounds. THIS GREAT WORK DONE WITH . . . PETERS -:- SHELLS . . . 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Saturday, October 26, 1907.] 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 Tear $3; Six Months $1.76; Three Months SI STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or lettei 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. ON FRIDAY NEXT, the first day of November, the two rich stakes offered by the California Breeders' Association of Los Angeles will close. This asso- ciation, we will say at the outset, is thoroughly re- liable, and breeders can place utmost confidence in it. The stakes announced by it are the California Breeders' Futurity, which is for the foals of mares bred this year, and the Canfield Stakes, for foals of this year. The Futurity has a guaranteed value of $7,000, of which $4,250 goes to trotting foals and $1,750 to pacing foals, and races are arranged for two and three-year-olds. There is nothing like stakes to make the breeding of harness horses in- teresting and the colts valuable. Every successful stake helps the breeder by arousing interest in trot- ting and pacing horses and by causing a demand at big prices for the fastest, raises prices all along the line. Every person that owns a broodmare should patronize the colt stakes. The greater the number of entries and the more stakes trotted and paced the better colt values will be. Thirty thousand dollars has been offered this year for a three-year-old that would not have commanded a price in excess of $5,000 had there been no colt stakes. To make these stakes successful, start them off with a big original entry. It only costs $2 to nominate your mare in the California Futurity, a $7,000 stake. If your colt can trot in 2:10 as a three-year-old he can't win this stake unless he is eligible to start, and the best way to make him eligible is to nomi- nate his dam on or before November 1st. For your foals of this year, the Canfield Stake has been ar- ranged. This stake is founded on the plan of the Stanford Stake. The entrance fee is $50, which is divided into several small payments. It costs but $5 to nominate on November 1st. To all the stake money paid in Mr. C. A. Canfieldi president of the California Breeders' Association, will add $400, and it is thought the stake will ''he worth over a thousand dollars to the winner, there being four moneys. We ask all the readers of the Breeder and Sportsman to carefully peruse the advertisements of these two stakes in this issue of the paper, and make their entries by Friday next, the date of clos- ing. A FULL PAGE ADVERTISEMENT announces in this issue the stakes offered by the California Jockey Club for its racing season, which opens at Emery- ville, November 9th. There are twenty-one of these stakes, with from $1,500 to $5,000 added money in each. The Burns Handicap is, as usual, worth $10,000, and is a guaranteed stake for a race at a mile and a quarter. The California Derby, at a mile and a quarter, has $5,000 added, which will make it a very rich stake for three-year-olds to compete for. The full list of stakes appears in our advertising pages and should be read by every owner of thoroughbreds. VERY SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS have been held in some of the smaller towns on the Coast this year where the purses for trotters and pacers have not exceeded $200 each. There should be more of such meetings. They provide racing and an oppor- tunity to earn a little money for classes of horses that have no chance at the larger meetings, and they also lead to the development of colts and green horses that may show speed enough to attract buyers who are looking for prospects. THE AUCTION RING is the best place for a care- ful, conservative person to buy horses, as there he can get them at his own price, and whenever the bids get beyond what he thinks the animals are actually worth to him he can refuse to bid any further. At sales like the one Mr. H. Brace will hold at his Santa Clara home on Saturday next, and where the horses will all be shown to harness or halter and are now on inspection, the opportunities to get good ones at less than their worth is always offered. Prices will not be high there — they have not been high in California for years. We hope they will be good, however, and we believe they will be fair, as Mr. Brace has a nice lot of stallions, mares, colts and fillies, bred in the very best lines and with a number of great speed prospects among them. Greco B., the seven-year-old stallion that has been the premier of this farm since his pur- chase by Mr. Brace, would attract attention at the famous Old Glory sale, and also attract many bidders. We believe a good profit can be made by anyone who will buy him at Santa Clara next Saturday and immediately consign him to the Fasig- Tipton sale, as his breeding is so out of the ordinary. He is by McKinney, greatest of all sires, and his dam is a half-sister to Lou Dillon, greatest of all mares, being by Anteeo 2:16%, son of Electioneer, out of Lou Milton, the dam of Lou Dillon and three others in the list. There are twenty-two of Greco B.'s get to be sold, comprising weanlings, year- lings, two and three-year-olds. Those old enough to be broken will he shown in harness, the others to halter, and they can all step. In fact, every Greco colt or filly is a trotter and has speed. The broodmares to be sold are choicely bred, and many of them producers. The dam of Bolivar 2:00% is one of them, and she has a weanling filly by the great champion, Star Pointer 1:59%, at foot. There are others too numerous to mention. Get a cata- logue and be at the sale next Saturday. It will be held at the farm, Santa Clara, and under the management of Fred H. Chase & Co. TRAMPFAST, the aptly named colt that won the two-year-old trotting division of the Kentucky Fu- turity, and secured the world's race record of 2:12% for trotters of his age, comes from a wonderful family. His sire, The Tramp, son of Jay Bird, was a sluggish colt, but could trot fast enough to be a close second to the mare Fereno when she won the two-year-old Futurity in 2:17. Trampfast's dam is Medium's Last, a daughter of Happy Medium, that is a wonderful broodmare. She has had twelve foals, of which four are dead and the other eight either have records or have produced standard performers. Her two fastest are Trampfast, two-year-old record 2:12%, and Mediumwood 2:13%. Her daughter, Miss Spears, that took a three-year-old record of 2:21% at three years, is now the dam of the fast pacer Shakespeare 2:09%, one of this year's fastest three-year-olds. The grandam of Trampfast is Su- zanne by Countersign. She produced Silver Lake, that took a record of 2:21% as a two-year-old in the third heat of a race, and she also produced the great broodmare Millionaire, dam of Susie J. 2:06% and two or three others,with standard records. There is- producing blood on both sides of Trampfast's pedi- gree and he should be one of the greatest sires of early and extreme speed if he is not raced too hard before being retired to the stud. GENERAL WATTS, the winner of the Futurities this year, including the great Kentucky Futurity, proved his undisputed title to the three-year-old trot- ting championship on Friday of last week, when he won a heat in 2:06% and came back in 2:09%, the fastest two heats ever trotted by a three-year old, the first heat lowering the world's record by two full seconds. It was a wonderful performance, and all accounts of the race in the Eastern press agree that the colt could have trotted faster. He is beyond all question the greatest three-year-old ever bred and when the fact is recalled that but four or five trotting stallions of any age have ever trotted a faster mile, the wonderful speed of this son of Ax- worthy is made still more apparent. The history and breeding of General Watts has been given in full in previous issues of this paper, and it is not necessary to repeat it here. He ends the season with a record that but comparatively few trotting stallions of any age will attain and it will be many years in all probability before the title of champion three-year-old trotter will pass to another. A MOST LIBERAL STAKE is the ten thousand dollar Futurity announced by the Western Horse- man of Indianapolis, and advertised in this issue of the Breeder and Sportsman. It is a stake for foals of 190S, with $6,500 for three-year-old trotters and $3,500 for three-year-old pacers. It is now open for the nomination of mares, and nominations will close November 1st, so the time to nominate is now. It is a subscription stake, and on every yearly subscription to the Western Horseman the subscriber is entitled to nominate a mare that is expected to produce a foal in 1908. The paper is but $2 per year, and we can truthfully say, as we read the Western Horseman every week, that the subscriber will get his money's worth in the paper alone. If an owner wishes to nominate several mares he can have a free nomination with every subscription up to five, and if he wishes to nomi- nate more than five he can do so on the payment of $1 each for each additional mare without making the extra $2 subscriptions. The payments in this stake are few and small. The first payment after nominating the mare will be one year later, No- vember 1, 1908, when $8 will be due and payable on each foal. There are no more payments until May 1, 1911, which is the year of the race. On that date a payment of $30 on trotters and $20 on pacers must be made, and starting payments of the same amounts will be due the day before the race. There will be no substitutions in this stake, and no hopples will be allowed in either the trot oi the pace. If you want to get in you must get In on the ground floor. It only costs $10 to keep a colt in until May 1st of his three-year-old form, and as all that are fast enough to race will be. in training then, every owner will know whether the colt is worth making any further payments on. Read the announcement of this stake in our ad- vertising columns. A more liberal stake was never devised. WHILE SEVERAL EASTERN SIRES have made great reputations this year by the remarkable per- formances of their get, California owned sires are entitled to recognition also. From the data at hand up to the present time it looks as if Zombro 2:11 will lead all other stallions as a sire of new 2:20 performers. His list of new performers contains the names of eight horses — five trotters and three pacers and seven have records below 2:20. Of the pacers Hymettus 2:08% holds the record as the champion three-year-old pacing gelding. Zombro's list of new performers is as follows: Trotters — Era 2:11%, Bri- quette 2:16%, Henry Gray 2:18%, Mike Duff 2:19%, The Zoo 2:25. Pacers — Hymettus 2:08%, Bessie Barnes 2:17% and Lord Lester 2:16. DON'T FORGET that there is the small sum of $5 due Friday next on all -weanilngs entered in Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes No. 7, which is for foals of this year. If you do not make this payment you forfeit the right to transfer your entry if the foal dies. Transfers can be made in this stake up to April 1, 1908, but this payment of $5 must be made now or you will be out of the stake en- tirely. See the advertisement. A GRANDSTAND for the accommodation of the people who go to Golden Gate Park to see the har- ness races has been badly needed ever since the Stadium was constructed, and is now likely to be built in the near future. The big crowd at the track last Sunday, having no place to sit, tramped all over the new grass and small trees recently planted, and Superintendent McLaren thinks he will now be compelled to build a grandstand to save the lawn. AT A SALE of thoroughbred horses in New York last week fourteen horses owned by James R. Keene were offered. Thirteen of them brought from $1,100 to $6,000, and the other sold for $700. Several thoroughbreds consigned by "various own- ers" were then sold and a number were knocked down at $50 and $60 per head. DON DIABLO, a pacing gelding which Jack Martin of the Hulda Stables, sold to Mr. F. J. Kilpatrick a few weeks ago, now holds the record for the three- quarter-mile track in Golden Gate Park, having been driven a heat in a winning race by his new owner last Saturday in 1:37%. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 26, 1907. GOOD AND FAST RACING. SUNDAY RACING AT PARK TRACK. SWEET MARIE AND MAJOR DELMAR. A splendid afternoon of sport was enjoyed by those who attended the Park Amateur Driving Chili's matinee at the Stadium last Saturday. The racing was extra good, and in addition to several close contests the time was fast. In the first race for class B pacers Mr. William Hamerton's Colonel C. won in straight heats, Mr. William Lange's Doc being second the first heat, and Mr. I. L. Borden's Roberta drove the winner out in the second heat. .Mr. Boruen's handsome stallion Barney Barnatto by Zombro was the winner of the race for class C trotters, although E. Stock's Director B. took the second and the fastest heat in the race. In the class A trot Mr. H. C. Ahler's Telephone won after the hottest kind of a contest with Mr. F. .1. Kilpatrick's new purchase, Princess W. This mare has a great flight of speed, but is unsteady at times, a very sore mouth being the cause. Mr. Kilpatrick had only owned her a few days before this race, having purchased her from Atkinson, the Market street horse dealer, after seeing him drive her on the speedway. Princess W. was bred by Tom Smith of Vallejo, who sold her at Chase's last February for $1S5. Atkinson got her in a trade and sold her to Mr. Kilpatrick for $250. When the latter took possession of her she wore eighteen-ounce shoes all around, and had a very sore mouth. A new set of lighter shoes were put on her, a soft bit placed in her mouth and her check removed. The way she raced with Telephone made her look like a very classy trotter. Telephone only beat her a neck the first heat in 1:06%, and she .heat him back the next heat in 1:05%, trotting the first quarter in 30% seconds. The final heat Telephone just beat her in 1:05. She looks like a great find. Her breed- ing is excellent. She is a black mare, seven years old. sired by Geo. Washington 2:16%. her dam, Urania, dam of two in the list, by Kentucky Prince, second dam Lady Belmont by Hambletonian 10, and third dam old Kate, dam of three in the list, by Belaire. When her mouth is cured up and she is balanced just right she should trot a mile close to 2:10. Mr. Kilpatrick won the class A pace with another recent purchase, the pacer Don Diablo by Diablo 2:09%, dam by Cropsy's Nutwood. Don Diablo de- feated Ringrose in straight heats, the last one in 1:37%, close to a 2:10 gait, and the fastest heat ever paced on this track. Mr. Geo. Gay won the last race, which was for class B. trotters, and at mile heats. The third heat was in 2:22, a good rate of speed for this class. The officers of the day were: Starter, T. J. Crowley; Judges. A. Joseph, Captain W. Matson and A. Melletz; timers, J. A. McKerron, N. Franklin and G. Wempe; marshal, T. F. Bannan; secretary, F. W. Thompson. The summaries: Class B pacers, three-quarter-mile heats — Colonel C. (W. C. Hamerton) 1 1 Dock ( W. A. Lange ) 2 3 Roberta ( I. L. Borden ) 4 2 John T. (I. B. Dalziel) 3 4 Time — 1:45, 1:47%. Class C trotters, three-quarter-mile heats — Barney Bernatto (I. L. Borden) 1 2 1 Director B. ( E. Stock) 2 1 2 Red Velvet (J. W. Smedley) 3 3 Belle of Washington (F. J. Kilpatrick) 4 5 Islamite (I. B. Dalziel) 5 4f Time— 2:05%, 1:56%, 2:03%. Class A pacers, three-quarter-mile heats — Don Diablo (F. J. Kilpatrick) 1 1 Ringrose (H. M. Ladd) 2 2 Time— 1:41, 1:37%. Class A trotters, half-mile heats — Telephone (H. C. Alders) 1 2 1 Princess W. (F. J. Kilpatrick) 2 1 2 Emma Smalley (G. E. Erlin) 3 3 Time— 1:06%, 1:05%, 1:05. Class B trotters, mile heats — Laddie G. (George Gay) 2 1 1 Allan Pollak (F. J. Kilpatrick) 1 2 2 Charles H. (A. P. Clayburgh) 3 4 Lady Nell I M. W. Herzog) 4 3 Toppy (G. E. Erlin) 5 5 Time — 2:24%, 2:23, 2:22. o NOTICE! Hartford. Conn., October 15, 1907. — A regular meet- ing of the Board of Review will be held at the Mur- ray Hill Hotel. New York City, at 11 o'clock A. M., on Tuesday, December 3, 1907, in accordance with the by-laws. W. H. GOCHER, Secretary. N. B. — The President authorizes the announcement, according to precedent, .-at either an adjourned or a special meeting of the Board will be held in the early spring of 1908, 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 November 19th. and all parties w'ho desire that their cases should be acted on at the spring meeting should im- mediately notify the Secretary to that effect. The Board of Review is empowered to act in place of the full Board with the same authority Emd juris- di ion, and at the above meeting will consider busi- H6 "s arising in each and all of the districts. Several thousand people turned out last Sunday afternoon to see the races of the San Francisco Driving Club at the three-quarter-mile track in Gol- den Gate Park. The races were at three-quarter- mile heats, best two-in-three, and several very close contests and exciting finishes were had during the afternoon. A new horse in the game was the geld- ing Neko by Nutwood Wilkes, owned by Capt. Ford Thomas of this city, and driven in the race by Frank Burton. He won in straight heats handily, the fastest heat in 1:47. The other winners during the afternoon were Charles Beckers' Charley B., George Giannini's Geo. Perry, Joe Giannini's Golden Buck, and Thos Corcoran's Lady Falrose. The fast- est heat of the day was 1:39, made by the pacer George Perry. W. J. Kenney did the starting. The summaries: First race, 2:20 trot — Charley B. ( Charles Becker) 1 1 Babe (William O'Kanei 4 2 Prince H. ( Henry Helbush) 2 3 Time— 1:44, 1:44% Second race, free-for-all — George Perry (George Giannini) 3 1 1 Kitty D. (Al Hoffman) 2 2 2 Little Dick (Luke Marisch) 1 3 3 Time— 1:39, 1:40, 1:39. Third race, 2:30 pace — Golden Buck (Joe Giannini) 1 4 3 1 Lizzie D. (Frank Sillineri) 5 1 2 2 Maggie Murphy (Chas. Faulkerson) .... 2 2 1 3 Time— 1:46, 1:48%, 1:48%, 1:47. Fourth race. 2:30 trot — Neko ( Frank Burton ) 1 1 Lileth (F. Lauterwasser) " 4 2 Monk (Fred Clotere) : 3 3 Time— 1:48%, 1:47. Fifth race, 2:20 pace — Lady Falrose (Thos. Corcoran) 1 3 1 Harry Hurst ( A. Scofield) 2 1 2 Sidney B. (Frank Burton) 3 2 3 Time— 1:41. 1:43%, 1:41%. o THE McKINNEY STALLION GRECO B. The very promising young stallion, whose picture is shown on the front page of the Breeder and Sportsman this week, is the premier stallion of the Brace Farm, at Santa Clara, and will be sold with all the other horses on the farm at the dispersal sale, to be held on Saturday, November 2d, at the farm. Greco B. was trained by Chas. De Ryder during the spring of 1906, and worked a mile in 2:12%. He was taken East to race, but took sick and did not get a record, being started but a very few times. He is a coal black stallion, stands 15.3 and was foaled in 1900. He was sired by the great McKinney 2:11%, whose fame is known to every horseman in the United States as the greatest sire of trotters that ever lived. He having sired more trotters in the select 2:10 list than any other sire living or dead. Greco's first dam is Alein 2:26% (registered, page 311, Vol. 11, A. T. R.l, by Anteeo 2:16%, he by the great Electioneer, out of Columbine by A. W. Rich- mond. Alein is the dam of Mowitza 2:'20, Sister 2:20%, and Greco (trial) 2:12%. Greco's second dam is Lou Milton, by Milton Medium, he by Happy Medium, who is the sire of the one-time champion, Nancy Hanks 2:04. Lou Milton is the dam of Lou Dillon 1:58% (cham- pion trotter of the world). Redwood 2:21, Alein 2:26%, and Ethel Mack 2:25. Sister 2:20%, is the dam of Sally Pointer 2:06%. By scanning Greco's pedigree one can readily see that he carries the blood close up of such trotting champions as Lou Dillon 1:58%, Major Delmar 1:59%, Sweet Marie 2:02, Nancy Hanks 2:04, and last but not least, of Sonoma Girl 2:05%, as both Sonoma Girl and Greco are out of dams sired by Anteeo 2:16%. Greco's oldest colts are but three years old, and but two of them have had any regular training, and each have shown a 2:20 gait at the trot. A two- year-old by Greco has been a mile in 2:31%. last quarter in 35% seconds, this summer. Among others there will be twenty-two of Greco's sold at this sale. These colts are from weanlings to three-year-olds. Write Fred H. Chase & Co., 478 ■Valencia street, San Francisco, for a catalogue, if you have not already received one, and be at the Brace home place, New Park, Santa Clara, the morning of the sale and see the horses and colts driven or led. The sale takes place November 2d. It has been decided by the Cleveland Driving Club to abandon its track at Glenville, made historic from the fact that Maud S. trotted to her record over it, and an option has been secured on the Forest City Farm, Randall, Ohio, owned by Bert Shank. The farm contains 236 acres, large enough for not only the grandstand and a mile track (it already has a half-mile track), but for exposition buildings as well. Under the new order of things confronting the trot- ting horse world, plans will be made for holding a big fair. Of course,, the matinees will be conducted (here. Allentown. Pa., October 16. — Two world's trotting records were broken this afternoon on the Allen- town Fair Track before 10,000 people. In the match race for $5,000 between Sweet Marie and Major Delmar, best two-in-three heats, the fleet mare won in straight heats, and incidentally broke the half-mile track world's record for a regular one- mile race. Her best time was 2:08, made in the second heat, beating the former record of 2:09%, held by Dandy Jim. Sweet Marie's time in the first heat was 2:10. The other record was made by George G., this season's unbeaten trotter, which, paced by a runner, broke the world's half-mile track record for an exhi- bition mile. His time was 2:06%. The former rec- ord was 2:07, made by Sweet Marie on the Allen- town track September 20th, this year. In the match race Sweet Marie was very steady, while Major Delmar had trouble in making the turns. The latter went off his feet in making the first turn in the first' heat, losing three lengths, which he nearly made up at the wire, being a neck behind the winner. In the second heat Alta McDonald had pushed the gelding ahead in the first eighth and gained two lengths to the quarter. Nearing the three-quarter pole Major Delmar broke, and Sweet Marie won with ease in 2:08. The summary: Special match for $5,000 — Sweet Marie, b m by McKinney (Andrews) 1 1 Major Delmar, b g ( McDonald I 2 2 Time bv quarters— First heat— 0:33, 1:06, 1:38, 2:10. Second heat— 0:33, 1:04%, 1:35%, 2:08. Special race against time — George G„ b g by Homeward (McDonald) Won Time— 2:07. Time by quarters— 0:31%, 1:02%, 1:34%, 2:06%. Poughkeepsie, October 22. — Major Delmar defeated Sweet Marie in a match race for a purse of $2,500 at the Hudson River Driving Park this afternoon, winning two out of three heats. The race produced the fastest three heats ever trotted on this track in a race. Major Delmar drew the pole and led all the way in the first heat. It was a great race in the home stretch, both drivers urging their horses, and Delmar won at the wire by a neck. In the sec- ond heat Major Delmar broke on the word and lost ten lengths. He was fast, however, and was not more than a length behind at the half-mile. Sweet Marie led by two lengths at the upper turn and maintained the distance to the finish. McDonald stole the pole for the third heat on the turn, and was two lengths in the lead at the quarter. At the three-quarter pole the horses were on even terms, but entering the stretch the mare broke, and Major Delmar won easily by two lengths. In the three-year-old match race between Rhythmic Bell and the Native for a purse of $5,000, McHenry drove Rhythmic Bell to victory after being beaten in the first heat in 2:17%. The black colt came back and won the second heat in 2:15%. and took the third in easier fashion. Summaries: Match race, purse $2,500 — Major Delmar, by Delmar (McDonald) 12 1 Sweet Marie, b m by McKinney (Andrews) 2 12 Time— 2:07%, 2:06%, 2:06%. Match' race, purse $5,000 — Rhvthmic Bell, blk c by Rhythmic (Mc- Henry) 2 1 1 The Native;- b c bv Moko (E. T. Murphy) ..122 Time— 2:17%, 2:15%, 2:16%. TRACK AND FAIR GROUNDS AT CHICO. The Chico Driving Association has been incorpo- rated with a capital stock of $50,000, and a tract of sixty acres of fine land has already been purchased for $12,000, on which a mile-track and fair and ath- letic grounds are to be laid out. The track is to built on the Entler Place, about a mile and a half south of Chico, on the Oroville road. The site has been selected after looking over a number of available pieces of land and is believed to be suitable to be worked up into a fine course. Among the other advantages on the land is a water right, and it is the intention of the members of the proposed company to put out all the land possible in alfalfa. The Entler property is eccessible to two rail- roads, the Northern Electric and the Butte County, so that shippers will be able to unload right at the track. Many trainers and owners since it has become known that Chico was to have a track have an- nounced their intention of locating at Chico. The following are the directors elected: Wendell Miller, L. H. Mcintosh, W. J. O'Connor, Frank Colm, J. R. Adler, Park Henshaw, L. B. Daniels, Fred Parks, Archie Bennett, H. B. Reed and J. W. Roper. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jcckson's Napa Soda. Invariably there is a good story that goes with a good horse, and Hedge wood Boy 2:04% is not an exception. He was bred down in Southern Illinois and became the property of his present owner, J. C. Crabtree, of Hillsboro, 111., when he was a two-year- old, Mr. Crabtree purchasing him along with a full sister for $270. Aside from his racing campaigns and stud services he has made one-half of a team this season to plow and put in forty acres of corn. Saturday, October 26, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE LEXINGTON MEETING. Three and Two-Year-Old Trotting Records Lowered During Second Week. Amber G., b m (Kenney) 4 3 7 4 General Luther, b g (Paceman) 3 7 6 7 Red Ash, br h I Hedrick) 5 6 4 5 Chestnut Bell, ch m (Bailey) 8 S dr Time— 2:09%, 2:10%, 2:09%, 2:10%. October 12. Trotting, 2:20 class. (Four heats October 11th). Purse $1,000— Icon, b m by Peter the Great (John- sonl 5 5 2 1 1 1 Idora, b m by Elyria (Shanks) ..381222 Princess Yetive, b m by Parole (Greer) 1 % 5 5 33 Busy, b m by Rocko (Carlos) 2 1 3 4 4 4 Marjorie, 6-4.4-3-ro; St. Valiant Vincent, 4-3-6-7-ro; Dan K.. 7-6-7-10-ro; Gladys, 9-7-8-6-ro; Alfio, 12-9-10-8- ro; Lucy Montrose, 11-11-9-9-ro; St. Peter, 10-10-dis; Albert Jay, S-dis. Time— 2:11%, 2:12%, 2:12%, 2:12%, 2:12%, 2:11%. Trotting, 2:24 class, Johnston Stake, $2,000 — Tempus Fugit, ch g by Mark Time (Geers) 111 Alice Edgar (Benyon) .., 2 2 2 Tokio ( Dickerson ) 3 3 5 Hazel Grattan ( Jones) 5 4 3 Kassona, 4-5-4; Sterling McKinney, 6-6-6; Helen Gould, 7-7-7. Time— 2:09%, 2:10%, 2:13. Trotting, 2:12 class, purse $1,000 — Chimes Bell, b m by Chimes-Mambrino King (Titer) 7 1 1 1 Irene's Flower, ch m by Hodges May- flower (Hedrick) 1 4 6 6 Zaza, blk h by Cascade (Payne) 10 2 2 3 Richie Baron, br g by Baron Wilkes (Hayes) 8 9 3 2 Bellemont, 9-3-5-4; Genteel H, 5-6-4-7; Clarence C, 4-10-10-S; J. J. M. Jr., 6-5-7-5; Myrave. 2-7-2-dis; Katherine L., 3-11-11-dr; Paul Kruger, 11-8-9-dis. Time— 2:13, 2:11%, 2:11%, 2:10%. Pacing, 2:20 class, purse $1,000 — Leone, ch m by Tommy Y. (G. Saun- ders) 3 1 1 1 Cassie Richmond, gr m by New Rich- mond-Cassie ( Brown) 1 4 7 5 Mary Laidley, b m (Hedrick) 2 2 6 2 Lottie M., b m (Long) 4 3 2 3 Vanya, 7-5-4-6; Dr. Munson, 6-7-3-4; King Cole, 5-6- 5-dis; Anda H., 8-8-dr. Time— 2:11%, 2:12%, 2:13%, 2:12%. October 14. By winning the Wilson Stakes to-day William O. proved himself to he one of the gamest campaign pacers raced in many years. It required seven heats to decide the event. Notwithstanding the chilly weather, the card was the best of the meeting. It required little effort on the part of Wilkes Heart to defeat the splendid field of trotters in the 2:08 trot, as he won both heats handily, reducing his record from 2:07% to 2:06%. Emboy, the winner of sec- ond place, trotted the first half of each heat in 1:01%. but he was not able to keep up the pace and win at the end. The two-minute pace was an easy victory for Angus Pointer. Pacemaker won two heats, C. W. M. one heat and Harry D. one heat of the 2:14 pace, which had to be postponed on account of darkless. Siliko attempted to beat the world's stallion- record, but failed. The summaries: Pacing, 2:12 class, best three-in-five, the Wilson Stake, $2,000— William O., blk g by The Direc- tor General (Geers) 1 8 7 1 8 2 1 Hal R., br h (Hedrick) 5 5 8 2 112 Ethan Roberts, br g (Snow) ..6116633 Nealand Onward, b h (Murphy) 4 3 2 3 3 ro Hilalgo, b g (McDonald) 3 2 4 7 4 ro Major Mallow, b g (Mallow) 2 4 5 4 5 ro Reproachless. blk m ( Starr) . . 7 7 6 5 2 ' ro Thornway, b h (Cox) 8 6 3 8 7 ro Village Boy, b g (Wilson) dr Time— 2:09%, 2:04%, 2:04%, 2:04%, 2:07%, 2:11% 2:11%. Pacing, 2:00 class, best two-in-three, purse $1,500 — Angus Pointer, b g by Sidney Pointer (Mc- Henry) 1 j Audubon Boy, ch h (McDonald) 2 2 Argot Boy, b g (Cox) . ., \ 3 3 Baron Grattan, b g (Geers) 4 4 Rudy Kip, br h (Murphy) ...'.'. 5 5 Time— 2:03%, 2:02%. Trotting, 2:08 class, best two-in-three, purse $1,200 — Wilkes Heart, b g by Great Heart (Steele) 1 1 Uncle William, br g ( Wright) 4 2 Emboj, b g (McDonald) 2 6 ♦Dariel, br g (Ernest) , 3 5 *Turley, b g (Geers) 5 3 Margaret O., b m I Davis) 6 4 Lotta, blk m (McHenry) .' dis •Dariel and Turley divided fourth money. Time — 2:07%, 2:06%. Pacing, 2:14 class, best three-in-five (unfinished), purse $1,000 — Pacemaker, b h by The King Maker (Murphy) 7 5 1 1 Harry D., ch g ( Donahue) 6 1 2 2 C. M. W., br g (Ross) 1 4 5 6 Norchen, b h ( Myers}, , ...2 2 3 3 October 15. An accident prevented the world's stallion record from being beaten to-day, when Mainsheet, having trotted three-quarters of a mile in 1:33%, caught his hoof in his quarter boot and went to his knees as he was trotting the last quarter of the mile. The accident occurred near the last eighth pole. Main- sheet had trotted the first eighth of the last quarter in fourteen sections and was going strong when the accident occurred. Jack Leyburn, the chestnut gelding owned by Ed- ward and Joseph Madden, sons of J. E. Madden, won the Walnut Hall Farm cup, valued at $500, and a $3,000 stake. Ed Geers, who had won the stake three times before, drove the winner. The race proved easy for the winner, as he jogged home three lengths to the good in the second, third and fourth heats. T. W. Murphy, driver of Pacemaker, winner of the 2:15 pace, was fined $100 for laying up the first heat. Summaries: Pacing, 2:14 class, three-in-five, purse $1,000 — Pacemaker, b h by The King Maker (Murphy) 7 5 1 1 1 Harry D., ch g (Donohue) 6 1 2 2 2 C. M. W.. br g (Rose) 14 5 6 3 Norchen, b- h (Myers) 2 2 3 3 4 Amber G„ b m ( Kenney) 4 3 7 4 6 Red Ash, br h (Hedrick) 5 6 4 5 5 General Luther, b g (Paceman).... 3 7 6 7 dr Chestnut Bell, ch m (Bailey) 8 8 dr Time— 2:09%, 2:10%, 2:09%, 2:10%, 2:09%. Trotting, 2:15 class, three-in-five, Walnut Hill Farm cup — y Jack Leyburn, ch g by Alto Leyburn ( Geers) 2 1 1 1 Claty Latus, ch m (Lesselle) 1 3 3 3 Wild Bell, br g ( De Ryder) 8 2 2 2 The Pacelot, blk g (McDevitt) 4 4 6 5 Peter Balta, br g (Hedrick) 6 5 5 4 Princess Yetive, b m (Geers) 5 8 7 6 Genteel H, br h (McDonald) 7 6 4 dis Kassona, b m (Young) 3 7 dr Time— 2:08%, 2:08%, 2:10%, 2:09%. Pacing, 2:13 class, three-in-five, purse $1,000 — J. J. J., b g by Red Edie (Snow) 1 1 1 Maramosa, b h ( Fleming) 4 2 2 Village Boy, b g (M. Wilson) .' 2 3 5 Dick White, ch g (Ross) 3 5 3 Corvette, blk m (D. Wilson) 5 4 4 Gold Hal, rn h (McPherson) dis Time — 2:08, 2:10%, 2:09%. Trotting, 2:14 class, three-in-five, purse $1,000 — Octoo, br g by Great Heart (McLane) 111 Lady Jones, blk m ( Benyon) 2 3 6 ■•Richie Baron, br g (Hayes) 10 6 2 •Silas", b g (McMahon) 6 2 10 Bellemont, b m (Thomas) 5 3 3 Clarence C, ch g (Myers) 3 5 9 Ruby R., b m (Marvin) 7 4 4 Ward M., blk g (Rathburn) 4 10 3 Hazel Grattan, br m (Jones) 8 9 5 J. J. M. Jr., br h (Hall) 9 7 7 'Richie Baron and Silas divided third and fourth money. Time— 2:11%, 2:11%, 2:10%. October 16. Highball annexed to his list of winnings for this year the famous McDowell Stakes for 2:09 trotters in easy fashion to-day. Much disappointment was ex- perienced because Lillian R. did not start against Highball, as it was generally conceded that she is the only horse here in Highball's class except So- noma Girl and Wilkes Heart, which were not eligible to the race. Highball was driven by Ed Geers. The winning of the McDowell made the fourth stake that Geers has won during the meeting. Tuna was distanced in the first heat, leaving Baraja, Emboy and Athas- ham to compete with Highball. Highball, however, had no trouble in winning in straight heats, and withnn one-quarter of a second of the track record. The Lexington Stake for two-year-olds was won by Benvolo, after Helen Hale had trotted the first heat in 2:13%, the fastest mile ever trotted in a race by a filly of that age. Lady Maud C. and Hedgewood Boy, sister and brother, had the unique distinction of winning the 2:10 pace and the 2:07 pace in the most exciting finishes of the meeting. Summaries: Trotting, 2:09 class, McDowell Stakes, $3,000— Highball, b g by Dr. Hooker (Geers) 1 1 1 Baraja, b g ( Hussey) 2 3 3 Athasham, b g (De Ryder)' 3 2 4 Emboy, b g (McDonald) 4 4 2 Tuna, b m (Kelley) -. dis Time— 2:07, 2:09%, 2:12%. Trotting, two-year-olds, Lexington Stakes, $2,000 — Benvolo, b c by Bingar (Young) 5 1 1 Helen Hale, b f (Childs) 1 2 6 Ora Lambert, gr c (Stinson) 6 3 2 Henry Setzer, b c (Evans) 2 5 4 Justo, b c (Hall), 4 4 3 The Laird, b c ( Nolan I 3 6 5 Time— 2:13%, 2:15%, 2:16%. Pacing, 2:10 class, purse $1,000 — Lady Maud C, ch m by Chitwood (Mc- Mahon) 2 1 1 1 Moy, b m ( Hayes) 1 2 4 6 Berthena Bar, br m (McPherson) 10 7 2 2 Davis K., b g (Rambaugh) 9 8 3 4 William C, blk g (Freeman) 7 9 9 3 Miss Syracuse, b m (Rathburn) 6 4 6 5 Elise S., b m ( Marvin) 4 10 10 S Dorcas H, br m I Dodge) 5 5 8 7 Elesis, b m ( Hedrick) 3 6 7 dr Red Bow, b m (Sweeney) 8 3 5 dr Time— 2:07%, 2:04%, 2:06%, 2:08. Pacing, 2:07 class, purse $1,000 — Hedgewood Boy, ch h by Chitwood ( McMahon 1 1 1 Tommy H, b g (Nuekols) 3 2 Ricahrd Grattan, blk g (Putnam) 2 5 Darkey Hal, br m (Rombaugh) 4 3 Bonanza, b g ( Thomas ) 6 4 Prince Hal, b g ( Snow) 5 7 Bystander, b g (Hall) 7 6 Time— 2:07%, 2:05%. October 17. Through the defeat of Tempus Fugit in the first race here to-day the talent was given the hardest blow of the meeting. After scoring several times for the first heat the starter let the field go with Tempus Fugit in the rear, and in a break as he passed under the wire. Before Geers could get him on his feet the other horses were a quarter of a mile in the lead, and he was hopelessly shut out. Florence and St. Peter also caught the flag in the first heat, which was full of mishaps. Codero, getting a flying start, trotted away from the field as if he was much the best and won easily. Mar- garet O. easily took the next three heats. After the second heat the best Codero could do was to trail the field and take second money in the final summary. Out of ten starters in the second race, for 2:17 pacers, five caught the flag in the first and second heats. Major Mallow had no trouble in winning in consecutive heats. Considerable surprise followed Lottie M.'s taking the first heat in the 2:18 trot, but Icon took the next three heats handily, winning the race. Sum- maries: Trotting, 2:29 class, West Stakes, $2,000 — Margaret O., b m by Onward (P. Davis) 3 111 Codero, rn h (McDonald) 1 2 4 4 Tokio. gr g (Dickerson) 2 4 2 3 Hester Schuyler, b m (Hedrick) 4 3 3 2 Tempus Fugit, ch g (Geers) dis St. Peter, br g (C. Davis) dis Florence, b m (Jones) dis Time— 2:09%, 2:11%, 2:13,. 2:12%. Pacing, 2:17 class, purse $1,000 — Major Mallow, b g by Box Elder (Mallow).. Ill Arrow, b g (Cox) 4 2 3 The Dude, b g (Marvin) 5 3 2 Moise L., b m (Valentine) 3 4 5 Lottie M., b m (Long) S 5 4 Hal Cassius, b h (Brown) 2 dis Anda H, blk h ( McCargo) 6 dis Dr. Munson, b h ( Davis 1 7 dis Leone, ch m (Saunders) 9 dis Edith O., ch" m (Myers) dis Time— 2:07%, 2:09%. 2:11. Trotting, 2: IS class, purse $1,000— Icon, b m bv Peter the Great (John- son) 2 1 1 1 Lottie M.. b m (Schuster) 1 4 7 6 May Kew, gr m ( Stinson) 7 2 2 5 Marjorie, gr m (Cox) 3 7 3 2 Reuben S., ch h (Whitney) S 6 5 3 Dodge, br g (Be_.ord) 5 8 4 4 Idore, b m (Shark) 10 5 6 7 Composer, b g .Lassell) 4 3 dis Dan K.. b g (Burns) 6 9 dis Helen Gould, b m (Curtis) 9 dis Time— 2:10%, 2:i0, 2:10%, 2:10. October 18. General Watts, the three-year-old bay colt by Ax- worthy, to-day trotted the first heat of the Kentucky Stakes in 2:06%, establishing a new world's record and lowering the former world's record Stakes in 2:06%, establishing a new world's record of 2:08%. held by Kentucky Todd, and made at Co- lumbus, two seconds. The colt won the second heat in 2:09%, the fastest two heats ever trotted by a three-year-old in a race. Throughout the afternoon there was a stiff wind blowing down the back stretch, and if it had not been for this wind it is believed that the colt would have won the first heat in 2:05%. Bisa was second in each heat and was defeated only a half-length in the second heat. Genera! Watts is owned by General C. C. Walls of Charleston, W. Va.. and has been trained by Mike Bowerman. The colt formerly belonged to Senator J. W. Bailey of Texas. The 2:10 trot went to Uncle William in straight heats. Biflora was beaten only a nose in the sec- ond heat and a neck in the other heats. Dewey G. and J. J'.'J. had won two heats and Red Bow one heat of the 2:12 pace, when it was postponed 'Concluded on Page 7.) THE. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. October 26, 1907. * * * * NOTES AND NEWS Enter in the Stakes. Dnstaked colts do not sell tor the most money. The Brace sale next Saturday at Santa Clara. Many good ones are in this dispersal sale. The California and North Pacific Circuits will be better and bigger than ever next year. The California Breeders' Futurity, the Canfield Stakes and the Western Horseman's Futurity all close November 1st. Sherlock Holmes defeated Copa de Oro in the match race at Lewiston, Idaho. William Jones of Butte, Mont., was a heavy buyer at the Lexington sale. T. J. Wilkins of Wilgins, Cal., purchased the seven-year-old brown mare Highland Maid by Cicero at the Lexington sale for $125. Highball and Sonoma Girl have met six times this year and each has beaten the other three times. The story going the rounds that the black pacer by Titus worked a mile at Los Angeles recently in 2:02 is said to be untrue. He has been out of train- ing for two months and has just been started up again. Wilkes Heart 2:06% was lapped on Sonoma Girl's sulky when she trotted the third heat of the Transyl- vania in 2:05%. Baron McKinney, the three-year-old son of Mc- Kinney 2:11%, owned by Hillandale Farm, trotted a mile for John Diekerson in 2:10% at Lexington, Ky. Five stakes of $1,000 each to be trotted and paced for at the Arizona Territorial Fair from November 11th to 16th will close for entry on Friday next, No- vember 1st. Lon McDonald drove Audubon Boy for Jimmy Gat- comb in the 2:00 pace at Lexington and got second money out of it. ' "Knap" McCarthy ran a splinter into his hand and after is was extracted blood poison set in, due to the coloring matter in a pair of gloves. Because of this, Geers drove Jack Leyburn in the Transylvania. Joe Brown 2:08%, a recent comer to the list of 2:10 pacers, is an own brother to Blacklock 2:04%. Turley 2:07% was put up at auction at Lexington, but as $900 was the highest bid on him he was not sold. It is said that General Watts (31 2:06% cost his owner, General C. C. Watts, $1,600. He first bought a half interest in him for $1,000 and then paid $600 for the other half. Mike Bowerman won five Futurities this year. Coral 2:18%, sister to Anteeo 2:16%, Antevolo 2:19%. Anteros and others, died October 2d at the farm of her owner, M. D. Murray, Johnstown, New York. She was the dam of Norcal 2:20%. Seven of the new 2:10 trotters of 1907 trace to Miss Russell, dam of Maud S. 2:08%. Bell Bird (11) 2:20, dam of Wild Bell 2:08%, is the first 2:10 producing daughter of the famous Beautiful Bells 2:29%. Athasham 2:09% was timed in 2:07% in the third heat of the Transylvania, in which he finished fifth. Sonoma Girl was first and her time was 2:05%. The Axworthy family was in the ilmelight at Lex- ington last week. General Watts, a son of Axworthy, won the three-year-old division of the Futurity, and Dorothy Axworthy, a daughter of that horse, won second money in the two-year-old division of that stake, being beaten by only a nose in 2:12%. A yearling pacer by Jay McGregor, W. L. Spears' great sire, and out of a daughter of Baron Wilkes, created a sensation at the Lexington track last week, when Will Evans drove the precocious youngster a quarter in 30% seeonls. This baby never made a skip or mistake of any kind. The three greatest money winning mares in recent years on the Grand Circuit have been from the Paci- fic Coast. Sonoma Girl 2:05%, from Santa Rosa, heacs the list with $26,250 to her credit, won this year; Sweet Marie 2:02, from Los Angeles, is next with winnings in 1904 amounting to $23,825, while Ai" ella 2:06%, bred in Washington, but campaigned on the Grand Circuit by Millard Sanders for the Sa..;a Rosa Stock Farm, won $21,600 in 1902. The black filly Zelma by Beausant, out of Zephyr 2:07%, by Zombro 2:11, took a trotting record of 2:2S% at Lexington this year. She is a four- year- old. Mr. J. B. Stetson, who trained a few of his horses at Pleasanton last winter, has purchased a farm near McMinnville, Oregon, and will make that place his home. He has opened a public training stable at the McMinnville track. The two $5,000 purses at the Oregon State Fair this year cost the association $2,250 net, and for this they got four excellent races, in which the records for both trotting and pacing on the North Pacific Circuit were lowered. Cascara G., a brown filly by Greco B., out of Sister Susie, by Directum 2:05%, second dam by Bell Alta, son of Williamson's Belmont, is a trotter. She was bred by the late Monroe Salisbury, and was foaled in 1906. She'll do to buy at the Brace dispersal sale on her breeding alone. Mr. F. J. Kilpatrick intends leaving for New York in about a month and will remain there during a portion of the winter. He will be at the Old Glory sale and it would not surprise us if he were a bidder on some of the young Axworthy stallions that will be offered. Mr. Kilpatrick believes that young stal- lions by Axworthy. Bingen, Moko and Todd should be brought to California to cross on the many grand- ly bred mares now owned here. Will Durfee is back at Los Angeles with his horses after a campaign through the California and North Pacific Circuits. His great stallion Coronado 2:09% (public trial 2:07%) was taken along on the trip, al- though but one race on the entire circuit in which he was entered filled. The stallion attracted great attention whenever he was taken on the track, and horsemen everywhere pronounced him one of the grandest trotters they had ever seen. Coronado will doubtless be raced on Eastern tracks next year and should return a big money winner. CARRIE G., A YEARLING BY GRECO B. A good prospect and one that has been entered in several rich stakes is the yearling filly Carrie G. by Greco B. 44S45, dam that grand little mare Sadie Moor 2:22%, by Grand Moor, second dam the dam of three in the list by Pascora Hayward. This filly is to be sold at the Brace sale at Santa Clara, November 2d. She is entered in the Horse Review Futurity, the Pacific Breeders' Futurity and the Occident Stakes. Her sire is by McKinney, out of a half- sister to Lou Dillon 1:58%. She can show a three- minute gait now. Don't let her sell for a song. She'll win you some money. Eli McKinney, brown horse by McKinney, dam El Mac by Electricity, took a time record of 2:18 at Lexington this month. It is not often that one hears of a McKinney starting against time, as they are race horses. Parole 2:16 died early the present month at the home of his owner. L. E. Brown, Delavan, 111. Par- ole made his record as a four-year-old back in 1893, and has been fairly successful as a sire, having now some forty-two performers to his credit, four of them having entered the list this season. While the Zombro mare, Bellemont 2:13%, was at Lexington during the big meeting there she was worked three heats in 2:08, 2:08% and 2:09%. This mare had a lot of bad luck early in the season and was unable to start in most of the races in which she was entered. She should be a good winner for her owner, Robert Smith, next year. William Higginbottom. the horse auctioneer of San Francisco, exeells as a seller of light harness horses because of his knowledge of racing affairs and his ability to quickly appreciate a good looking and gaited horse. He is alert, strong voiced, and hav- ing a lot of personal magnetism is a star man on the block. He will fill engagements anywhere. Write him for terms and dates. Very many fast pacers and trotters toe out and consequently brush their knees. The Kentucky Stock Farm says that Gen. Watts 2:06%, the champion of all three-year-old trotters, has this fault a little. Secretary W. H. Gocher of the National Trotting Association has purchased of E. L. Percy Smith, now of Boston, the well known bay trotting gelding Senator L., 2:12, formerly owned by John Shepard of Boston. Perhaps there's something in a name, after all. Trampfast 2:12%, holder of the world's record for two-year-old trotters in a race, might not have been a champion had he been called King Crab or Prince Slowboy. Says the Kentucky Stock Farm: "W. A. Calrk Jr.. Mrs. W. A. Clark Jr.. Mrs. Cornachan and Mrs. Cheely. all of the 'Golden West." have been interested spectators at the races during the past week, and incidentally enjoying the superb climate and landscape of the Blue Grass country. On Fu- turity day. after General Watts' victory. Mr. Bower- man very graciousljr presented his driving gloves to Mrs. Cornachan and Mrs. Clark, and his whip to Mrs. Cheely." — Kentucky Stock Farm. A meeting of the directors of the American Asso- ciation of Trotting Horse Breeders was held at Lex- ington during the trots last week, at which nineteen of the forty-six members were present. The pur- pose of the meeting, which was presided over by Hon. J. W. Bailey of Texas, was to discuss the ex- pediency of trying to harmonize the conditions of the various Futurity stakes which are now annually offered by the trotting associations at Lexington and Hartford, and by several turf papers, and bring them all under one plan of racing. Some of these Futuri- ties are now decided on the two-in-three plan and others on the three-in-five. and it is desired to have them all uniform. A committee consisting of Ster- ling R. Holt of Indianapolis, chairman; F. E. Marsh of Chicago, J. M. Johnson of Boston. H. K. Dever- eux of Cleveland, and R. C. Estill fo Lexington, was appointed for this purpose, and they will appoint a conference at an early date with the sponsors for the various Futurity stakes now in existence — Trotter and Pacer. Walter Mastin of Sacramento has been very badly crippled with rheumatism, and since the State Fair this year has been laid up twice so that he could not walk. For this reason he wants to sell his magni- ficent trotting stallion Marvin Wilkes 2:12%. one of the fastest and at the same time one of the hand- somest young horses in California. Marvin Wilkes is a result of the famous Electioneer-Wilkes cross, and is only six years old. absolutely sound and a game trotter. He took his record this year. At Woodland his race failed to fill and on the same day that Sir John S. lowered the track's pacing rec- ord to 2:04%, Mr. Mastin worked his grand trotter five heats. He trotted the fourth heat in 2:11 and the fifth in 2:09%, the last half in 1:04 and the last quarter in 31 seconds. Mr. Mastin is confident that with company he could have driven Marvin Wilkes a mile in 2:08 that day. Marvin Wilkes was sired by Don Marvin 2:22%, a son of the Electioneer stal- lion Fallis 2:23. The dam of Don Marvin was Cora by Don Victor, the latter a brother to Venture by Williamson's Belmont. The dam of Marvin Wilkes is Nora B. by Sable Wilkes 2:18, grandam Gracie by Nutwood, great grandam by Jack Hayes, thorough- bred, and great-great grandam Princess by William- son's Belmont- Marvin Wilkes is not only a very fast trotter, hut he will be a side of seped to a certainty. Mr. Mastin says he will sell him so that any live buyer can clear him in the stud next spring. If you want a good horse, one that can win in his class and earn money in the stud, correspond with Mr. Mastin at 1016 Nineteenth street, Sacramento. THE TRANSYLVANIA. By winning the Transylvania with Sonoma Girl. October 10th, Myron McHenry enters the select list of drivers who have won the famous classic in suc- cession. Budd Doble won the first two Transyl- vanias in 1889 and 1890 with Jack and McDoel; W. O. Foote won the race in 1897 with Rilma. and re- peated in 1898 with John Nolan, and Mr. McHenry won the stake in 1906 with Nuthoy, and this year with Sonoma Girl. W. J. Andrews has won two Transylvanias, but not in succession. He won with Bouncer in 1895 and with Ethel's Pride in 1905. The fastest time in the Transylvania was made by Tiverton in 1904. in his memorable race with Sweet Marie, which finally conquered him in an endurance as well as a speed contest Miss Lotta Crabtree, the owner of Sonoma Girl, is the only woman to win the race two years in succes- sion. Miss Crabtree was also the owner of Nutboy. She was confident the girl from the Coast would cap- ture the aged championship event. Last year Nut- boy won the stake on a cold, raw day. and Miss Crabtree did not venture to take a ride in the floral horseshoe. Miss Crabtree is the gamest horsewoman in America. Shortly after she had paid $26,000 for Sonoma Girl the mare was taken ill and was badly defeated. She was asked about her purchase and she replied: "It won't be this way always," and her prediction came true. Sonoma Girl is to-day the best trotter in America. Saturday, October 26. 1907.] (Continued From Page 5.) to-morrow on account of darkness. The meeting will close to-morrow. Summaries: Trotting, 2:10 class, purse $1,000— Uncle William, br g by H. R. Hiatt (Wright) 111 Bi-Flora, b m (McDonald) 2 2 2 Daniel, br g (Ernest) 4 3 3 Carlo, blk g (Dickerson) 3 4 4 Faza, blk m (Payne) 5 5 d Mae Heart, ch m (McHenry) d Redwood, b g (Geers) d Time— 2:07^. 2:08*6. 2:07%. Trotting, three-year-olds, Kentucky Stakes, $2,000 — General Watts, b c by Axworthy (Bowerman) . . 1 1 Bisa, b f (Young) 2 2 Bonnie Way, b f (Lassell) 3 3 Miss Densmore, b f (Benyon) d Blue Whistler, rn g (Polke) d Time — 2:06%, 2:09%. o = BERTA MAC'S OWNER HOME AGAIN. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Mr. Worthington Parsons of Salinas was in San Francisco last Monday on his way home from a trip through the North Pacific Circuit, where his hand- some mare Berta Mac 2 : 13 ^4 , by McKinney , has been racing in the stable of Henry Helman of Pleas- anton. Mr. Parsons enjoyed his trip thoroughly, and says that Helman will leave Portland for Pleasanton the last of this week. Berta Mac is in fine shape and looks ready to make the trip right over again were it necessary. She is the fastest of McKinney's new standard trotters this year and has to her credit very close to $5,000 won in races during this, her first campaign. She has started eleven times, win- ning five races, being second twice, third twice and was outside the money twice. Mr. Parsons says they have had fine fairs and race meetings all through the Northwest this year. The pacing horse Sherlock Holmes 2:06% by Zolock, he says, is a very high class horse and will be in Henry Helman's string next spring at Pleasanton. He looks ilke a 2:03 pacer and shows every sign of being a race horse of class. Helman will bring several horses down from Ore- gon to train at Pleasanton this winter. The tracks in the North are not as good as the California tracks, being sandy in most instances, but the peo- ple turn out and enjoy the races. The country is prosperous and the people seem to have money. Mr. Parsons says he will not train Berta Mac's full brother, Albert Mac, next year, except to give him a slight amount of track work after the breeding season ends. This young stud is now four years old and will be five in July next. He is sound as a new dollar and has a great deal of natural speed, but Mr. Parsons believes a stallion should be ma- tured before being compaigned, and will not race him until his six-year-old form, when he expects him to trot to a low record. He is a very handsome young horse and very popular with the breeders of Monterey county. Mr. Parsons states that when one can take such a trip as he has just finished and have all one's expenses and a good profit besides paid by a trotter like Berta Mac, there is considerable fun in it, and he feels like going again. CAUSE OF RUNAWAYS. On this subject the following from a circular of a prominent life insurance company will be read with interest: "Trying to make the old harness last a little longer leads to one out of every four runaways. In other words, two hundred and fifty mishaps out of one thousand are caused by- break- ing or coming apart of the rigging. It has been often said that few persons who drive know when a horse is properly harnessed, and fewer still give due attention to the soundness ana correct adjust- ment of the tackle. This statement is borne out by the records, which show that sizty-two runaways out of 1,000 are caused by traces becoming de- tached, ninety-seven by broken reins, sixty-five by broken or bad breeching, twenty-six by broken bits or bridles and ten by broken girths. In rare instances there are hidden defects in harness which cannot be detected, but it is safe to say that careful examination of the parts and their adjustment on the horse would prevent ninety per cent of the ac- cidents caused by broken harness and improper harnessing. "Worn out and defective vehicles cause almost as many accidents as imperfect harness, showing incidentally the wisdom of buying a carriage of reliable make in the first instance, and then keep- ing it in good repair. To wheels running off the axles, eighty-two runaways out of 1,000 are due. Such mishaps will seldom happen if due care is given to seeing that the nuts are tight, since the turning of the wheels tends to keep the nuts on and not to screw them off. Broken axles caused six accidents; broken kingbolts, twelve; broken shafts, ten; all the breaks together thus falling short of the number of carelessly attached wheels. "Of the objects which frighten horses, automobiles easily hold first place. These and the motorcycles are indirectly responsible for about as many run- aways as all other objects together, and it may be added that it is the reckless operation of the motor vehicles rather than the vehicles themselves which frightens most of the horses. Automobiles caused one hundred and thirty runaways out of 1,000 and motorcycles caused forty-eight more." ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. A. E. Poole, Marysville. — We have no record of the breeding of Corset Boy. If you can give particu- lars as to where he was bred, his age and former owners, perhaps we can aid you in tracing his breeding. R. M. Cook, Coalinga. — Clay 2:25 was by Elec- tioneer 125, dam Maid of Clay by Henry Clay S. He was bred at Palo Alto Stock Farm. He has sired thirty-one standard performers, including Edwin C. 2:07 and Exploit 2:08%, both pacers. There were several mares called Lady Graves, but we presume you refer to the one bred in this State by Robert Graves of this city. She was by Nut- wood 600, out of Lady Babcock by Hambletonian 7-25. She produced Sulwood 2:20, Nadjy 2:26 and Aeriton 2:27%, and has two producing sons and one producing daughter. . Imported Kyrle Daly was an imported thoroughbred by* Artillery, out of Colleen Rhue. Vandal was a thoroughbred horse by im- ported Glencoe. out of the dam of Levity by im- ported Tranby. There are so many Lady Moores that we cannot give the breeding without more definite information. Henry Delaney. Los Angeles. — Maxie Cobb was a bay stallion, foaled 1S75 by Happy Medium 400, dam Lady Jenkins by Black Jack, son of Black Hawk 24. Maxie Cobb was a standard and registered horse, his number being 1326. He took the world's stal- lion record of 2:13^4, trotting, at Providence, Rhode Isalnd, September 30, 1884, and held it until Axtell lowered it to 2:12 as a three-year-old in 1889. $7,000 Guaranteed $7,000 Guaranteed California Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 1 BY THE California Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1907 to Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old Entries to close Friday, November 1st 1907 ONLY $2 TO NOMINATE MARE $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing Foals. to Nominators of Dams of Winners and $200 to Owners of Stallions MONEY DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS : $2500 for Three-Year-Old Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the Dam of Winner of Three- 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 Winner of Three- Year-Old Trot when Mare was Bred. $1500 for Three-Year-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 Winner of Three- Year-Old Pace when Mare was Bred. Entrance and Payments — ?2 to nominate mare on November 1. 1907, when name, color, description of mare and stallion bred to must be given; $5 April 1, 1908; $5 November 1, 1908; S10 on Yearlings, April 1, 1909: S10 on Two-Tear-Olds. April 1. 1910; $10 on Three-Tear-Olds. April 1, 1911. Starting Payments — $25 to start in the Two-Tear-Old Pace; $35 to start in the Two-Tear-Old Trot; $35 to start in the Three-Tear-Old Pace; $50 to start in the Three-Tear-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 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, 1909, her nominator may sell or trans- fer his nomination 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 1907 C. A. CANFIELD, President. Entries must be accompanied by entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amount paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. The Association is liable for $7,000. the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred on 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 ownet has become a member. JOHN W. SNOWDEN, Secretary, 526 San Pedro St., Los Angeles, Cal BEOODMAEES WANTED, Three well bred broodmares in foal to good stallions. State price, breeding and all particulars. Address ANDREWS, Care Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. JERSEYS, HOL.STEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. Oregon's Famous CHINA PHEASANTS. For game or ornamental purposes now ready for Fall delivery in any quantity. Also Golden and English Pheasants, Quail, etc. "Write at once for prices. SIMPSON'S Box PHEASANT FARM, X, Corvallis, Oregon. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. San Francisco, Cal., Oct. 12, 1907. The H. D. Cowles Co., otherwise known as the Cowles-Payne Co.. a partnership. is this day dissolved. I will not be re- sponsible for any debts contracted from this date on account of the above named partnership. C. S. PAYNE. STANDARD BRED STALLION FOR SALE. By Coronado 2:09%, dam standard and registered. Black, five years old. weight 1126 pounds, absolutely sound, very gen- tle and well broken. He has been driven a 2:20 gait with very little work. Will be sold cheap. For fui 1 1 lars address D. A. BARER, Del Mat, Cal* THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 4 4 4 S ROD, GUN AND KENNEL CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT 4 «<«*«**'«**«•**■«-«•««■*■««■««-«*•«<*'«« <•=«■«*«■«*-« ■«■*<«*<■««•«■« ■«««<-«««■«■« ««*«>«««>•<•«■ STOCKTON SHOW. The Stockton Kennel Club show last week while very good in class and quality was not, as we have already stated, up to the numbers of previous shows. The show hall was well ventilated and lighted, the benching and feeding was done by Spratts, and was well done, as is usually the case. The officers of the club are: P. N. Vail, president; W. H. Mc- Kay, first vice-president; C. E. Owen, second vice- president; R. H. Groves, treasurer; A. M. Barnett, secretary. Bench show committee; R. H. Groves, Chas. Heffernan, C. E. Owen, Francis Hodgkins, Harry Masters and W. H. McKay. Dr. J. H. Eddy, veterinary surgeon. Thos. J. Blight of San Francisco acted as superin- tendent. The smooth running of the show and at- tention to many details is due to Mr. Blight's pains- taking efforts. Chas. G. Gilbert, as ring steward, was courteous, efficient and painstaking. The judging of regular classes began Monday after- noon and was concluded Tuesday evening. A num- ber of specials were awarded on Wednesday. On Wednesday evening President F. N. Vail presented the cups to the winners. The cup and trophy spe- cials were the best and most numerous the club has ever offered, the cash yalue of the specials was close to $2,000. The attendance on the closing night was large and enthusiastic. The judge, G. W. Clayton, had comparatively easy classes until the Cockers were taken into the ring. In this breed, if the dissatisfaction expressed by many Cocker fanciers »s sincere, he will not draw a large Cocker entry at future shows. The same may be stated in regard to other breeds. The work of passing on the various classes was done, as a rule, in a leisurely manner. Announcement was made Tuesday afternoon that judging would be continued at S P. M. It is decidedly disappointing, not inconsiderate, for exhibitors and spectators to wait a full hour for the judge to enter the ring. It will be for the good of dogdorn generally when the well meaning but often disappointing custom of offering certain specials at bench shows has be- come obsolete. The specials for best in the show, for best owned and shown by a lady, etc., while pleasing in a way are, at times, conducive to condi- tions that are not in harmony with the ethics of a bench show. We refer here to the special prize competition at Stockton "for the best in the show of any breed." This brought together a number of ladies and gen- tlemen whose dogs had won firsts and were eligible. It is needless to say that much disappointment is felt by the majority of those who "get the gate." Finally, the inspection narrows down to two or three dogs, usually the prize is awarded to the owner of one dog. But in a case where the Solomon-like substitute of dividing the award, and where but one cup was offered, giving an equal first to each ex- hibitor, the owner of Ch. Endcliffe Tortora and Brook- lyn Patsy, as occurred at Stockton last week, such a conclusion is vacilating. One dog was enough bet- ter than the other without doubt, it was up to the judge to decide. For that matter, this particular competition had been settled by no less an authority than Mr. George Raper at the last San Francisco show (and it cannot be denied that he is a judge of Terriers). Ch. Endcliffe Tortora was the winner of' the California Jockey Club plate for "best in show owned and exhibited by a lady/' This division of a special was made twice more, once for the special for "the best owned and ex- hibited in the ring by a lady," and again "for the best Terrier (either sex) in the show." The judge gallantly offered to donate three extra cups — the cups could not be split in twain, though the record can be, thus giving each winner three cups. If we are not mistaken, most exhibitors want wins out and out, the intrinsic value of a cup being entirely a secondary consideration for a sportsman. Out of town visitors were many at the show, all of whom were full of praise for the club members and officials of the show. A review of breeds is given below: In the large breeds, St. Bernards had three benched, Oakdene Rex easily winning first honors, he could be stronger in muzzle and is not too good behind. Nig, an old bencher, won out in Great Danes over his son, Dick, a fairly good sort; three others shown were only ordinary. Two excellent Greyhounds, The Widow and Mr. Longers, were benched, both have won on the cours- ing turf and on the show bench. American Foxhounds brought out two workmanlike dogs in the black-an-tan Ned and Queenie, a black tan and white bitch. This brace were shown in fine condition, and in substance and finish are a bit better than usually shown at Coast shows. Pointers were eight in number, and not a bad one in the I t, excepting one. Victor Joaquin, first win- ners, should have given way to his litter brother, Royal Dan. The latter has properly hung ears, bet- ter feci and pasterns. Both are sons of Doc Daniels -"! Aton Belle aud the kind sportsmen like. Mike too light in eye and wide in skull, but for all that, is a working Pointer from the ground up. Two good .bitches were shown, Stockton Belle went over Beauty Bell. The Pointer Mason's King was brought to the ring, but not judged, the bench show committee deciding that an irregularity in entry barred the Portland dog. Both Victor Joaquin and Royal Dan can pass King. The matter will even- tully be decided by the Pacific Advisory Board. English Setters developed two excellent puppies, Mallwyd Beau and Lady Dorrie M., by Mallwdy Bob Jr., out of Lady Kate. Tiverton, first winners, seemed to be a trifle too thin in body. Fleets Ser- geant was nosed out for reserve winners by Mall- wyd Beau, the nine-months'-old puppy, who has not the body, bone, general finish or coat and feather that is in Sergeant's makeup. Lady Dorrie M., in the absence of Ch. Sue Gladstone, had no compe- tition in~her classes. Lady Kate, in fine fettle, was in for exhibition only. Mallwdy. Bob Jr. was also entered for exhibition. Tiverton's win gave him championship honors. Gordons had five benched, six other entries being absent. Doc, first winners, is now a champion. Mike S. has a fair head, good color and coat, but is too light boned. Pit should have gone over Nellie C. in winners, the latter for one thing has an extreme under-shot jaw and Bulldog set of teeth. Pit is rather light, but a cleaner built one. None of them are first raters. Phil Law, first in Irish Setter puppies and reserve winners, is a promising youngster, with well fin- ished head, good bone, coat of the right texture and color. Spudds, first winners, is the type, but too light by several pounds, nevertheless a neat, clean headed, well finished dog, a bit light in color, but with splendid feather and flag. One of the few exceptions where an old dog was not passed by a young one in most of the breeds. St. Lambert Phyllis was alone; she is stylish and will improve. an excellent young one. Halvern Jerry, in for exhi- bition only. MRS. GEO. FLEXNER'S LADY HAZEL. Irish Water Spaniels were a good all-round lot, with the exception of a bit of clipping of coats, in this case a mercy to the heavy coated dogs during the warm days of the show. Pat, alone in his class, is a well developed puppy, with pleasing head, top- knot, color, body and bone substance. Ch. Rowdy Girl, a well known bencher, is a well favored work- ing type. Frisco Babe is good now and will improve. Rosie O'Grady and Elsie L., two, three in open, are both the kind that the breeder looks for and duok hunters want. Inchkeith Billie and Chesterton Bess are two of the best Field Spaniels yet seen at a Coast show. They are the right thing in the breed, judging from the field performances of the pair since the quail season opened. We are inclined to believe there will be a demand among our upland shooters for Field Spaniels. Cocker Spaniels had the banner entry. In black dogs, Feather Breeches, with a long muzzle and Set- ter head, light in body and loins, with hindquarters contoured like a horse shoe, won out in puppies over Lagunitas Judge, who passes him in every desirable quality. Feather Breeches, first winners over Jim- mie, made the Cocker fanciers wonder what they were breeding for if F. B. was the right thing. Jimmie is not a flyer by any means, but there is no comparison between the two. In novice the order could have been Rocco, Burky and Great Scott, which would have met with the approval of a ma- jority of the Cocker fanciers. Ch. Mepals Saxon, in for exhibition, was absent, and Searchlight, for spe- cials only, made good without much effort. In black bitch puppies Crescella Nell was better than Lassie Kathleen in head and body. Kathleen is too light in muzzle. In novice Nell was placed over Juanita III., a better one than either Nell or Kathleen. Juanita has a pleasing head, ears hung well, good eye ex- pression, neat finish and coat, a good shade better one than both. Cricket and Cressella Nancy came to- gether for the fourth time, the latter winning out, [Saturday, October 26, 1907. thus making it honors even between the two to date. It was close and either bitches' race. Little John and Tow, two reds, had a walkover in their classes. Ch. Redlight, in for specials, also made good. Delverton Dolores, the well known parti-color first winners, was put down in fine condition. Del- verton Tinker Bell, first puppies, other than black, was a pleasing youngster shown, a bit too heavy in flesh, however. Dachshundes were represented by two, which were lucky winners in the absence of Nordica. One Curly Poodle, Black, a familiar and excellent type. Airedales had two good ones, about the right size. Motor Dace is the cleaner furnished and better type. Pepper was too fleshy in body. French Bulldogs brought out nothing now. Those shown are well known benchers and good ones. Valverde Kennels could not be denied for princi- pal honors in the regular classes and for specials. Valverde Watch, lrst puppies, first California bred puppies, first novice, a fine young sable, who missed reserve winners by lack of coat more than anything else. Valverde Veto, first winners, put down in proper condition, went past Farallone Roderick without great effort. In bitches, Xantippe of More- ton, first winners, won her championship. Valverde Venus, absent, gave Lodi Bell easy access to reserve winners. Bulldogs were a light entry. Toreador Venus, first winners, now a champion, and matured into a well set, cloddy brindle bitch, with the head, face and jaws to give her the breed, style and quality. Leeds Caesar (Richard Carle II.) was in better shape than at San Mateo. Margo's Mowgli, first limit, is a fair sort, a bit too straight in the legs. Brooklyn Patsy, first winners in Bull Terriers, is a steady poser in the ring, second to none, but when given a turn around the ring he carries his stern too gaily. Silkwood Ben Ali, reserve winners, has improved since the San Francisco show, and was considered to be better than Patsy in head, eyes, punishing shape of jaw and lips. In loins and hindquarters Patsy is a shade better. Ali has a straight front, sound legs and feet. Stiletto Cold Steel is a young dog with the make-up of head and jaws that is de- sirable in this breed, and altogether a well made-up puppy. Stiletto Tarquin (a litter brother) also has the general make-up that is sought for in the breed. Silkwood Surprise came in for letters alone, whilst Edgecote Al was apparently overlooked entirely. Terry, a dog with a large patch over the left eye, was given third in puppies, a second in novice, and the gate in limit. Whilst the awards in the dog classes were a source of aggravation to many, several decisions in the bitch classes were of a source of equal dissatisfaction. Hartford Ted, a light finished puppy, romped through her classes to reserve winners — in this over Ch. Edgewood Jean II. Ted is neat looking and fairly well finished, but is entirely too light all round, and lacks the substance of Stiletto Vendetta and Queen Bess. Ted is not the lasting kind, her win was in the nature of a sur- prise. Lady Hazel, first winners, shown in good con- dition, has improved since the last Stockton show. Ch. Dick Dazzler, first winners and open, was in excellent show trim. Ascot Roseben, reserve win- ners, first puppies and limit, is a symmetrical, clean built, dark brindle, evenly marked. Rainier Dick, second limit, is out at the shoulder, wrinkled in muzzle, has bad hindquarters and was in poor condi- tion. Placing Dick over Frisco Cinders was a mis- take. In bitches, Ch. Endcliffe Tortora, first win- ners, and Clancy III. could have been different. Clancy has improved since coming to the Coast. Baby Rose, first novice bitches, over Wonderland Venus and McCusker's Butternut, is open to criticism also. Rose is too low in shoulders and light in muz- zle. Tallac Smasher is a smooth Fox Terrier puppy with head and jaws, ear carriage, body, bone, legs, feet and jacket better than Tallac Tallyho. Mis- takes must be palpable whdn regrets are after- wards expressed. Teddy and Do Do, one, two in limit dogs, should have been withheld, if the efforts of fanciers who are endeavoring to breed to the type of the present is anything worth con- sidering. Multnomah Blue Boy was placed over Sabine Rasper and Wandee Resist, in two classes. Blue Boy's entry was not accepted by the bench show committee, it being claimed that the entry was not received in proper time. At that, Re- sist is a better dog in head qualities than Blue Boy. In bitches, Tallac Seabreeze, alone in her class, was first winners. Trixie, reserve, first limit and novice, also should have been withheld. In wires, Humberstone Record, fit as a fiddle, had a walkover for first winners and open. Humberstone Mearns and Humberstone Brittle were on exhibition only. Jack, a taking little dog and stylish shower in the ring, was reserve winners. He is a bit too light, however, to go far in general company. Humber- stone Hope, first winners in bitches, was also in good fettle, but had no competition. Three Pomeranians weje pleasing specimens. Miss Breidenbach, the owner of Snowball B„ first winners, was awarded second prize for best decorated ken- nel. One Toy Poodle and one good Toy Terrier filled out the small varieties. Italian Greyhounds were possibly the record entry for the breed on the Coast, if not in the East. The lot were good ones and made quite quite an interest- ing showing in the ring. Dude and Zeldia III. were allowed to run loose about the ring, and proved to be under complete control, coming in to heel and drop- Saturday, October 26, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN ping at command like Setters or Pointers. Two of the dogs shown are frequently taken on cotton-tail rabbit hunts in Golden Gate Park, at San Francisco, and are effective locating and running down bunnies. Awards. Bloodhounds. Open dogs and bitches — Absent, F. G. Silva's Queen. St. Bernards. (Rough coated) — Novice dogs — 1 Frank E. Warner's Oakdene Rex, 2 Miss Alice Knud- sen's Master, 3 Mrs. J. F. Dentoni's King D. Limit dogs — 1 Oakdene Rex, 2 King D. Winners dogs — 1 King D., res Master. Great Danes. Novice dogs — 1 Frank E. Schmitz' Dick, 2 F. Noeregaard's King George. Limit dogs — 1 Nig, 2 Mrs. Harry Masters' King Edward. Open dogs — 1 King Edward. Winners dogs — 1 Nig, res Dick. Open bitches — 1 Blue. Winners, withheld. Greyhounds. Limit dogs and bitches — 1 Dr. Fred P. Clark's The Widow. Open dogs — 1 Dr. Fred P. Clark's Mr. Longers, absent Dr. Clark's Mr. Zignegc. Winners dogs and bitches — 1 The Widow, res Mr. Longers. Braces — 1 The Widow and Mr. Longers. American Foxhounds. Novice dogs and bitches — 1 J. F. Peters' Don. 2 J. F. Peters' Belle. Limit dogs and bitches — 1 Don, 2 Belle. Open dogs — 1 Carroll Cook's Ned, 2 Don. Open bitches — 1 Carroll Cook's Queenie, 2 Belle. Winners dogs and bitches — 1 Ned, res Queenie. Pointers. Novice dogs — 1 Wm. Matteson's Roval Dan, 2 J. W. Gibbs' Mike Geary, 3 H. Feht's Rex. Limit dogs — 1 Ed Ellis' Uncle Det, 2 Mike Geary. Open dogs (under 55 pounds) — 1 F. L. Salbach's Victor Joaquin, 2 Mike Geary. Open dogs (over 55 pounds) — 1 F. Rossi's Doc R. Winners dogs — 1 Victor Joaquin, res Royal Dan. Limit bitches — 1 ,T. McGlynn's Beauty Bell. Open bitches (under 55 pounds) — 1 W. T. Keyes' Stockton Belle. Winners bitches — 1 Stockton Belle, res Beauty Bell. English Setters. Puppy dogs — 1 V. Kuehn's Mall- wyd Beau, 2 F. Hodgkins' Lingfleld Bragg Stock. Novice dogs — 1 Ed Weisbaum's Rex Rodfleld, 2 Ling- fleld Bragg Stock, 3 Mrs. R. F. Taylor's Roy. Limit dogs — 1 Mallwyd Beau, 2 O. McMahon's Percy, 3 G. Schuster's Lingfleld Bragg Flight. Open dogs — IF, P. Butler's Tiverton, 2 Mrs. B. Allen's Fleets Sergeant, 3 Percy, res Roy. Mallwyd Bob Jr. for ex- hibition only. Winners dogs — 1 Tiverton, res Mall- wyd Beau. Puppy bitches — 1 M. Manning's Lady Dorrie M. Limit bitches — 1 Lady Dorrie M. Open bitches — Absent H. Rock's Ch. Sue Gladstone, Mrs. F. J. Blight's Lady Kate for exhibition only. Win- ners bitches — 1 Lady Dorrie M. Gordon Setters. Novice dogs — 1 R. F. Six's Mike S. Limit dogs— 1 A. L. Stuart's Doc, 2 Mike S, absent A. L. Stuart's Rastus. Open dogs — 1 Doc, 2 Mike S. Veteran dogs — 1 Doc. Winners dogs — 1 Doc, res Mike S. Novice bitches — 1 Gilbert and Brown's Pit, absent O. Schwaner's Flossie. Limit bitches — 1 G. Creyk's Nellie C, absent Flossie, V. Kuehn's Lawn View Belle, A. L. Stuart's Lady of the Hill. Open bitches — 1 Nellie C, absent A. L. Holling's Flora B., H. B. Knox's Sis. Winners bitches — 1 Nellie C, res Pit. Irish Setters. Puppy dogs — 1 R. H. Groves" Phil Law, 2 B. R. Gianelli's Red. Novice dogs — 1 Mrs. S. N. Hodgkins' Spudds, 2 Phil Law, 3 Red. Limit dogs — 1 Spudds, 2 Red, absent G. L. Lillies' Reddy Open dogs — 1 Spudds, 2 J. Schuerer's Sport, absent R. A. Miller's Prince Bruno. R. H. Groves' Hal- vern Jerry for exhibition only. Winners dogs — 1 Spudds, res Phil Law. Puppy bitches — 1 R. H. Groves' St. Lamberts Phyllis. Novice bitches — 1 St. Lamberts Phyllis. Winners bitches — 1 St. Lamberts Phyllis. Braces — 1 R. H. Groves' Phil Law and St. Lamberts Phyllis. Irish Water Spaniels. Puppy dogs — 1 Miss Nellie Tubbs' Pat. Open dogs — Absent A. Christensen's Ch. The Gossoon. Winners dogs — 1 Pat. Novice bitches — 1 Frisco Kennels' Frisco Babe, 2 P. Den- toni's Irish Lassie. Open bitches — 1 Frisco Kennels' Ch. Rowdy Girl, 2 E. B. Knowles' Elsie L., 3 E. B. Knowles' Rosie O'Grady. Winners bitches — 1 Ch. Rowdy Girl, res Frisco Babe. Field Spaniels. Limit dogs and bitches — 1 A. Balfour's Chesterton Bess, 2 E. Hoegeman's Dick H., 3 J. R. Stuart's Judge Casey. Open dogs and bitches — 1 A. Balfour's Inchkeith Billie, 2 McMay and Leonard's Teddy Silk. Winners dogs and bitches — 1 Inchkeith Billie, res Chesterton Bess. Cocker Spaniels. Puppy dogs, black — 1 G. A. Nieborger's Feather Breeches, 2 W. S. Burnett's Lagunitas Judge, 3 McKay and Leonard's King Lucifer. Novice dogs, black — 1 A. Forgessai's Bur- key, 2 Mrs. S. Conn's Great Scott, 3 W. Huskins' Rocco. Limit dogs, black — 1 G. A. Nieborger's Jim- mie, 2 Mrs. A. M. Knapp's Togo Silk. Open dogs, black — 1 Togo Silk, 2 McKay and Leonard's Buzz Silk, absent D. P. Cresswell's Ch. Mepals Saxon, for exhibition only. Miss A. Wolfen's Ch. Searchlight for specials only. Winners dogs, black — 1 Feather Breeches, res Jimmie. Puppy bitches, black — 1 Mc- Kay and Leonard's Lassie Kathleen, 2 Mrs. F. E. Adams' Cressella Nell, 3 McKay and Leonard's Laurel Kitt, res McKay and Leonard's Lauretta, v h c McKay and Leonard's La Fiesta Keepsake. Novice bitches, black — 1 Cressella Nell, 2 McKay and Leon- ard's Juanita III., 3 McKay and Leonard's June, res Mrs. M. E. Maxey's Flossie. Limit bitches, black — 1 A. L. Cresswell's Cressella Nancy, 2 G. A. Nie- borger's Cricket, absent Mrs. L. Mack's Kentucky Bess. Open bitches, black — 1 Cressella Nancy, 2 Cricket. G. A. Nieborger's Winona for specials only. Winners bitches, black — 1 Cressella Nancy, res Cricket. Puppy dogs, other than black — 1 C. G. Gilbert's Little John. Novice dogs, other than black — 1 Little John. Limit dogs, other than black — 1 E. C. Owen's Tod, absent Miss M. Montgomery's Kuchen. Any solid color other than black, open dogs-1— A. Wolfen's Ch. Redlight for specials only. Parti-color, open dogs — A Wolfen's Ch. Gypsy Chief for specials only. Winners dogs, other than black — 1 Little John, res Tod. Puppy bitches, other than black — 1 Mrs. W. C . Ralston's Delverton's Tinker Bell. Novice bitches, other than black — 1 Delverton Tinker Bell, 2 McKay and Leonard's Gold Bug II. Limit bitches, other than black — 1 Mrs. W. C. Ralston's Delverton Dolores, 2 Mrs. T. J. Blight's Fantana, absent Maud Perry's Polka Dot. Open hitches, any solid color other than black — 1 K. N. Stevens" Brownland Bab- bie, 2 G. A. Nieborger's Patience. Parti-color, open bitches — 1 Delverton Dolores, 2 McKay and Leon- ard's Meggies. Winners bitches, other than black — 1 Delverton Dolores, res Brownland Babbie. Braces — 1 McKay and Leonard's brace. Dachshunde. Puppy bitches — 1 A. Kaiser's Gretchen. Novice Ditches — 1 Gretchen. Limit bitches — 1 Gretchen. Open bitches — 1 A. Kaiser's Glenwood Fraulein, absent Mrs. Phil Wand's Nor- dica. Winners bitches — 1 Gretchen, res Glenwood Fraulein. Collies. Puppy dogs — 1 W. Ellery's Valverde Watch, 2 Constance Nunan's Prince Charley, absent Mrs. B. Freshman's Champion. Puppy dogs, Cali- fornia bred — 1 Valverde Watch. Junior dogs, under IS months — 1 W. Ellery's Valverde Veto, 2 C. W. Riffee's Farallone Prince. Novice dogs — 1 Valverde Watch, 2 Farallone Prince, 3 Mrs. G. H. Camp- bell's Bob C, res M. A. Williams' San Joaquin, v h c Hazel Colnon's Laddie, absent Prince Charley. Limit dogs — 1 C. F. Riffee's Farallone Roderick, 2 W. Ellery's Southport Stephen, 3 Bob C, void Mrs. E. Kennedy's Prince O'Hazeldean. Open dogs, bred by exhibitors — 1 W. Ellery's Valverde Veto, 2 Faral- lone Roderick. California bred dogs — 1 Valverde Veto, void Prince O'Hazeldean. Open dogs, bred in thevUnited States or Canada — 1 Valverde Veto. Open dogs, any color — 1 Valverde Veto, 2 Bob C. Winners dogs — 1 Valverde Veto, res Farallone Roderick. Junior bitches — Absent W. Ellery's Valverde Venus. Novice bitches — 1 W. P. Eddy's Lodi Bell, 2 C. W. Riffee's Farallone Nellie, absent S. Ducas' Ormskirk Queen, R. H. Groves' Creighton's Lassie. Limit bitches — 1 Wm. Ellery's Xantippe of Moreton, 2 Lodi Bell. Open bitches, California bred — 1 Wm. Ellery's Valverde Viola. Open bitches, bred by exhibitors — 1 Valverde Viola. Open bitches, bred in the United States or Canada — 1 Valverde Viola. Open bitches, tri-color — 1 Valverde Viola. Open bitches, any color — 1 Xantippe of Moreton, absent Valverde Venus. Win- ners bitches — 1 Xantippe of Moreton, res Lodi Bell. Poodles (Curly). Open dogs and bitches — 1 E. Tripod's Black. Bulldogs. Novice dogs — 1 Mrs. A. Cellier's Margo's Mowgli. Limit dogs — Absent Dr. T. M. Smith's Walsingham Roy. Open dogs, bred in the United States — 1 A. H. Hayes Jr.'s Leeds Caesar. Open dogs — Absent Walsingham Roy. Winners dogs — 1 Leeds Caesar, res Margo's Mowgli. Limit bitches — 1 Mrs. J. P. Norman's Toreador Venus. Open bitches — 1 Toreador Venus. Winners bitches — 1 Toreador Venus. Airedale Terriers. Puppy dogs — Absent J. Oliver's Rodger. Novice dogs — 1 N. T. Messer's Motor Dace, 2 T. R. Thompson's Pepper. Limit dogs — I Motor Dace, 2 Pepper. Open dogs — 1 Motor Dace, 2 Pep- per. Winners dogs — 1 Motor Dace, res Pepper. Bull Terriers. Puppy dogs — 1 Mrs. C. R. Thor- burn's Stiletto Cold Steel, 2 Robert Richard's Stilet- to Tarquin, 3 Ed Lyon's Terry, res R. A. Roos' Hartford Tom. Novice dogs — 1 Stiletto Tarquin, 2 Terry, 3 Hartford Tom. Limit dogs, over 30 pounds — 1 Mrs. H. F. Phipps' Brooklyn Patsy, 2 E. P. Short- all's Silkwood Ben Ali, 3 Stiletto Cold Steel, res Stiletto Tarquin, v h c J. Cawkwell's Silkood Sur- prise, absent G. C. Ward's Gem. Open dogs, over 30 pounds — 1 Brooklyn Patsy, 2 Silkwood Ben Ali. 3 Stiletto Cold Steel, res Stiletto Tarquin, v h c Miss Jennie A. Crocker's Silkwood. Winners dogs — 1 Brooklyn Patsy, res Silkwood Ben Ali. Puppy bitches— 1 R. A. Roos' Hartford Ted, 2 Mrs. C. R. Thorburn's Stiletto Vendetta, 3 H. T. McCullough's Peerless Spectator. Novice bitches — 1 Hartford Ted, 2 Mrs. G. Flexner's Queen Bess, 3 Peerless Spectator. Limit bitches, under 30 pounds — 1 Hartford Ted, 2 Stiletto Vendetta. Limit bitches, over 30 pounds — 1 Mrs. G. Flexner's Lady Hazel, 2 Mrs. A. Cellier's Edgecote Roxy. Open bitches, over 30 pounds — 1 Lady Hazel, 2 J. I. Sparrow's Ch. Edgewood Jean II. Winners bitches — 1 Lady Hazel, res Hartford Ted. Braces — 1 Mrs. G. Flexner's brace, Lady Hazel and Queen Bess. French Bulldogs. Limit dogs — 1 Cook and Post- ley's Loulou. Open dogs — 1 Cook and Postley's Gen- eral de la Mare. Winners dogs — 1 General de la Mare, res Loulou. Open and winners bitches — 1 Cook and Postley's Ch. Margot de Pantin. Boston Terriers. Puppy dogs — 1 Ascot Kennels" Ascot Roseben. Novice dogs — Absent Mrs. M. Mc- Cord's Wappotoo Dexter. Limit dogs — 1 Ascot Rose- ben, 2 A. H. Hayes Jr's Rainier Dick, 3 Miss Jennie Crocker's Frisco Cinders, absent Mrs. W. H. Dem- ing's Sassy. Open dogs— 1 Miss Jennie Crocker's Ch. Dick Dazzler, 2 Ascot Roseben, 3 Frisco Cinders, absent Sassy. Winners dogs — 1 Ch. Dick Dazzler, res Ascot Roseben. Puppy bitches — 1 F. Ford's Arroyo Affiliate. Novice bitches — 1 Dr. T. M. Smith's Baby Rose. 2 Miss Jennie Crocker's Wonderland Venus, 3 F. Ford's McCusker.s Butternut. Limit bitches — 1 Miss Jennie Crocker's Clancy III., 2 Wonderland Venus, 3 McCusker's Butternut. Open bitches — 1 Miss Jennie Crocker's Ch. Endcliffe Tortora, 2 Clancy III., 3 Wonderland Venus. Winners bitches — 1 Ch. Endcliffe Tortora, res Clancy III. Braces — 1 Miss Jennie Crocker's Ch. Dick Dazzler and Ch. Endcliffe Tortora. Fox Terriers. (Smooth cor.ced.) Puppy dogs — 1 W. W. Stettheimer's Tallac Smasher. Novice dogs — 1 H. L. Yost's Tallac Tallyho, 2 Tallac Smasher, absent W. W. Stettheimer's Tallac Brush, Tallac .Casino. Limit dogs — 1 J. M. Howell's Teddy, 2 H. C. Hansel's Do Do, absent W. W. Stett- heimer's Tallac Oxford, Tallac Oxygen, Tallac Mar- lin. Open dogs, bred in the United States — 1 F. Fechheimer's Multnomah Blue Boy, 2 I' C. Acker- man's Sabine Rasper. Open dogs — 1 Multnomah Blue Boy, 2 W. W. Stettheimer's Wandee Resist. Winners dogs — 1 Multnomah Blue Boy, res Wandee Resist. Puppy bitches, absent W. W. Stettheimer's Tallac Echo. Novice bitches — 1 Mrs. J. J. Malloy's Trixie, absent W. W. Stettheimer's Tallac Lake- breeze. Limit bitches — 1 Trixie, absent W. W. Stettheimer's Tallac Dusky Lassie. Open bitches — 1 W. W. Stettheimer's Tallac Seabreeze, 2 Trixie. Winners bitches — 1 Tallac Seabreeze, res Trixie. Fox Terriers. (Wire-haired.) Puppy dogs — 1 I. C. Ackerman's Humberstone Victor. Limit dogs — 1 E. S. Purnett's Jack, 2 Miss Virginia Joliffe's Humber- stone. Open dogs — 1 I. C. Ackerman's Humberstone Record, 2 Humberstone. Irving C. Ackerman's Ch. Humberstone Bristles, Humberstone Brittle and Ch. Humberstone Mearns, for exhibition only. Winners dogs — 1 Humberstone Record, res Jack. Open bitches — 1 I. C. Ackerman's Humberstone Hope, 2 T. Zignego's Ch. Maggie the Maid. Winners bitches — 1 Humberstone Hope, res Ch. Maggie the Maid. Irish Terriers. Puppy and limit dogs — Absent Mrs. E. Kennedy's Crow Gill Dennis. Skye Terriers. Open dogs and bitches — Absent Miss M. Peterson's Gip. Toy Terriers. Open dogs and bitches — 1 Robison Bros.' Tutsiliffe. Pomeranians. Open dogs and bitches, under 8 pounds — Absent Miss G. Sonnenfeld's Humberstone Masher. Limit dogs and bitches, over 8 pounds — 1 Miss Irene Breidenbach's Snowball B. Open dogs and bitches, over 8 pounds — 1 Snowball B., 2 Miss V. Finkhobner's Muff. Winners dogs and bitches — 1 Snowball B., res Muff. Toy Poodles." Open dogs — Absent Robison Bros.' Cresta Blanca. Open bitches — 1 M. Friedberger's Toodles. Japanese Spaniels. Limit dogs and bitches — Ab- sent Robison Bros.' Yeddo. Open dogs and bitches — Absent Robison Bros.' Tokyo, A. H. Hayes Jr's Jappy. Italian Greyhounds. Limit dogs — 1 Cummings and Deane's Loki. Open dogs — 1 Cummings and Deane's Dude, 2 Cummings and Deane's Ch. Duke II. Winners dogs — 1 Dude, res Ch. Duke n. Novice bitches — 1 Cummings and Deane's Queenie II. Limit bitches — 1 Cummings and Deane's Zeldia III. Open bitches — 1 Cummings and Deane's Baby. Winners bitches — 1 Zeldia III., res Queenie II. Miscellaneous Class. Open dogs, over 23 pounds — Withheld Miss Irene Douglass' Sport D. (Spaniel). Special Awards. President F. N. Vail cup for best in show of any breed — Divided between Miss Jennie Crocker's Bos- ton Terrier Ch. Endcliffe Tortora and Mrs. Horton Phipps' Bull Terrier Brooklyn Patsy. A. M. Barnet cup for best owned and shown in the ring by a lady — Divided between Ch. Endcliffe Tor- tora and Brooklyn Patsy. J. Busch cup for largest in the show — Frank E. Warner's St. Bernard Oakdene Rex. C. C. Bertrand cup for smallest in the show — Robi- son Bros.' Toy Terrier Tutsiliffe. Spratts medicine case prize for best brace of sporting dogs— R. H. Groves' Irish Setter Phil Law and St. Lambert Phyllis. McKay and Leonard cup for best Terrier— Divided between Ch. Endcliffe Tortora and Brooklyn Patsy. Crown Milling Co cup for best shown from San Joaquin county — Dr. Fred P. Clark's Greyhound The Widow. Thomas and Buell cup for best decorated kennel — McKay and Leonard. Lodi Herald cup for best shown from Northern San Joaquin county — W. P. Eddy's Collie Lodi Bell. Gerlach and Norath trophy for best owned and shown from San Joaquin county by a lady — Mrs. S. N. Hodgkins' Irish Setter Spudds. St. Bernards. Miller's Best Flour cup for best (j0g — f. E. Warner's Oakdene Rex. Spratts Patent prize for best in novice class — Oakdene Rex. Great Danes Grunsky, Dietrich and Listner cup for best dog— Frank E. Schmitz's Nig. F. Hodg- kins" cup for best bitch — H. Masters' Blue. C. G. Schneider prize for best novice — Frank E. Schmitz's Dick. R. C. Groves cup for best novice — Dick. Foxhounds. Lewis and Johnson cup for best — Hon. Carroll Cook's Ned. Spratts Patent prize for best kennel — Hon. Carroll Cook. Logan prize for best novice — J. F. Peters' Don. Thorp and Con- way cup for best brace — Hon. Carroll Cook's Ned and Queenie. Pointers. Smith and Lang cup for best dog — F. L. Salbach's Victor Joaquin. Plaza Store cup for best bitch— W. T. Keyes' Stockton Belle. Pacific Garage cup for best owned in San Joaquin county — Victor Joaquin. Pahl and Harry cup for 1' novice class — Wm. Matteson's Royal Dan i ia THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 26, 1907. cup for best, 50 pounds or over — F. Rossi's Doc R. Stockton Electric R. R. cup for best in winners class — Victor Joaquin. English Setters. Chas. D. Pierce cup for best dog — Fred P. Butler's Tiverton. R. H. Groves cup for best bitch — M. Manning's Lady Dorrie M. Stock- ton Drug Co. cup for best novice — E. Weisbaum's Rex Rodfleld. Mark Curtis cup for best puppy — V. A. Kuehn's Mallwyd Beau. Dr. C. L. Six cup for best shown from San Joaquin county — Percy. Gordon Setters. Ruhl-Goodell Co. cup for best dog — A. L. Stuart's Doc. A "Friends" cup for best bitch — G. Creyk's Nellie C. C. W. Mclntire Co. cup for best shown from San Joaquin county — R. F. Six's Mike S. Mrs. E. M. Groves cup for best in veteran class — Doc. Irish Setters. C. Haas & Son cup for best dog — Mrs. S. N. Hodgkins' Spudds. A. Kaiser cup for best bitch — R. H. Groves' St. Lambert Phyllis. Horn- beaks prize for best puppy — St. Lambert Phyllis. Holden Drug Co. cup for best novice — St. Lambert Phyllis. Irish Water Spaniels. Wilkes and Pearson cup for best dog — Miss N. Tubbs' Pat. Wright and West cup for best bitch — Frisco Kennels' Ch. Rowdy Girl. Sherman, Clay Co. cup for best novice — Frisco Ken- nels' Frisco Babe. Spratts Patent prize for best puppy — Pat. Field Spaniels. Yost-Dohrman cup for best — A. Balfour's Inchkeith Billie. Cocker Spaniels. D. P. Cresswell cup for best sired by Ch. Mepals Saxon — A. L. Cresswell's Cres- sella Nancy. Dr. B. J. Powell cup for best black dog — Miss A. Wolfen's Searchlight. Morrill Candy Co. cup for best black bitch — Cressella Nancy. Perryman and Groves" cup for best in novice class — Mrs. F. E. Adams' Cressella Nell. H. J. Kuechler cup for best dog, any solid color other than black — A. Wolfen's Ch. Redlight. California Transportation Co. cup for best bitch, any solid color other than black — K N. Stephens' Brownland Babbie. M. F. Branch cup for best Cocker dog — Searchlight. H. McCabe cup for best Cocker bitch — Mrs. W. C. Ral- ston's Delverton Dolores. Jackson and Earl cup for largest and best kennel — McKay and Leonard. Commercial cup for best parti-color — Delverton Do- lores. D. S. Rosenheim cup for best brace — McKay and Leonard kennels. Hudson and King cup for best shown from San Joaquin county — McKay and Leonard's Lassie Kathleen. M. S. Arndt cup for best in puppy class — Lassie Kathleen. Bull Terriers. L. N. Keagle cup for best dog — Mrs. Horton F. Phipps' Brooklyn Patsy. California Navigation and Improvement Co. cup for best bitch — Mrs. Geo. Flexner's Lady Hazel. H. C. Lester prize for best in novice class — R. A. Roos' Hartford Ted. Chas. Heffernan cup for best puppy — Hartford Ted. Dr. Wilcox cup for best brace — Lady Hazel and Queen Bess, Mrs. Geo. Flexner. Western Bull Ter- rier Association cash prize for best dog bred by exhibitor — Mrs. C. R. Thorburn's Stiletto Cold Steel. Western Bull Terrier Breeders" Association prize for best bitch bred by exhibitor — Mrs. Geo. Flexner's Lady Hazel. E. M. Wolfe cup for best dog, other than California bred owned and shown by a lady — Brooklyn Patsy. Fox Terriers. (Smooth-coated). Mealfalfa Co. cup for best dog — F. Fechheimer's Multnomah Blue Boy. Sperry Flour Co. cup for best bitch — W. W. Stett- heimer's Tallac Seabreeze. McNeill & Co. cup for best novice — H. L. Yost's Tallac Tallyho. Fox Terriers. (Wire-haired). Austin Bros:' cup for best dog — Irving C. Ackerman's Humberstone Record. Stockton Implement Co. cup for best bitch — Irving C. Ackerman's Humberstone Hope. Boston Terriers. Mrs. Horton F. Phipps' cup for best brace owned and shown by a lady — Miss Jennie Crocker's Ch. Dick Dazzler and Ch. Endcliffe Tortora. Mrs. J. P. Norman cup for reserve winners bitches — Miss Jennie Crocker's Clancy III. Carson and Moer- ing cup for best brace — Ch. Dick Dazzler and Ch. Endcliffe Tortora. Noble D. Powell cup for best puppy — Ascot Kennels' Ascot' Roseben. Miss Jennie Crocker cup for best Pacific Coast bred (donor not competing) — Ascot Roseben. Stockton B. B. Club cup for largest kennels — Wonderland Kennels (Miss Jennie Crocker, owner). Yosemite and Imperial Hotels' cup for best novice — Dr. T. M. Smith's Baby Rose. Chas. Owen cup for best bitch — Miss Jennie Crocker's Ch. Endcliffe Tortora. H. Masters' cup for best dog — Miss Jennie Crocker's Ch. Dick Dazzler. Collies. Geo. Campbell cup for best puppy — Wm. Ellery's Valverde Watch. A "Friends" cup for best dog shown — Wm. Ellery's Valverde Veto. Lauxen and Catts' cup for best bitch — Wm. Ellery's Xantippe of Moreton. Commercial and Savings Bank cup for best novice — Valverde Watch. E. B. Brown cup for best dog — Valverde Veto. Geo". Larson cup for best California bred — Wm. Ellery's Valverde Viola. United Harness Co. trophy for best shown from San Joaquin county— W. P. Eddy's Lodl Bell. Bulldogs. F. Giesea cup for best dog — A. H. Hayes Jr's Leeds Caesar. The Wave cup for best bitch — Mrs. J. P. -Norman's Toreador Venus. S. F. Kennel Clnb cup for best shown — Toreador Venus. French Bulldogs. P. Musto Co. cup for best shown — Cook and Postley's General de la Mare. Airedales. Frankenheimer Bros.' cup for best dog — Nat T. Messer's Motor Dace. C. F. Babcock prize ftp best shown from San Joaquin county — T. R. Thompson's Pepper. Dachshunde. M. S. Arndt cup for best shown — ■ A. Kai er's Gretchen. J. Hermann cup for best -Gretchen. Gre) ounds. Holt Mfg. Co. cup for best — Dr. F. P. Clark's The Widow. H. Longers' cup for best in winners class — The Widow. Pomeranians. M. Friedberger & Co. cup for best shown — Miss Irene Breidenbach's Snowball B. I. X. L. trophy for best owned by a lady — Snowball B. A. R. McDonald cup for best dog shown from San Joaquin county — Snowball B. Italian Greyhounds. J. Dake cup for best — Cum- mings and Deane's Dude. Holt Mfg. Co. cup for best bitch — Cummings and Deane's Zeldia III. Toy Poodles. J. Bauman cup for best bitch — M. Friedberger's Toodles. Miss Irene Breidenbacb prize for best bitch — Toodles. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. The question was raised at Stockton last week as to whether or no Brooklyn Patsy and Ch. Endcliffe Tortora had come together for specials at the last Oakland show. The records show they did not. Brooklyn Patsy won the special for best in the smooth Terrier variety class. There were eight entries in the class; Tortora was not entered in the class. Ch. Edgecote Peer won the special for best Bull Terrier. Iris won special for best of opposite sex. Ch. Endcliffe won the cup for best Boston Terrier. The special for best in the show was won by Hampshire kennels' Ch. Wandee Knight. O. J. Albee's Ch. Greystone Breadalbane, reserve. Tortora was beaten by Edgecote Peer and Grey- stone Breadalbane for the champion class specials, but these three dogs were entered in the class. At a recent meeting of the San Mateo Kennel Club the following officers were elected for 1907-OS: W. W. Stettheimer, president; Chas. K. Harley, first vice-president; Francis Carolan, second vice- president; Irving C. Ackerman, secretary-treasurer; Al Hamilton Hayes Jr. and Miss Jennie A. Crocker, directors. The personnel of the board is a guarantee for the continuous successful career of the club. Sid Cummings and A. L. Stuart each handled a large string of dogs at Stockton. Stuart had 12 win- ners, 6 reserve winners, 28 firsts, 7 seconds and 2 thirds. The cups he received for special wins filled a suit case. Cummings had 3 winners, 3 reserve win- ners, 9 firsts and 7 seconds. Two of his dogs made their championship points. Clyde Nestor, owner by R. L. Brown of Chicago, recently joined the Bulldog majority. Charley Harker is much pleased with a recent litter of seven pups out of Ivel Chaddie by Kentish Monarch. His other bitch, Ivel Betty, is heavy in whelp to Geo. McLean's Ch. Moston Monarch. Mr. John Dorian of Brooklyn, N. Y., proposes to, in the near future, increase Young Mahomet's stud fee to $35. He desires to reserve him more for his own breeding purposes, for which purpose he originally purchased him. He believes that constant use and vigorous high quality progeny are incompatible. Tom Blight as superintendent, and Charley Gilbert as ring steward, deservedly won the praises of every- body at the Stockton show. They kept things mov- ing in jig time. Much credit is due Tom for his energetic work in getting the hall ready for the opening morning. Sunday any other superintendent would have had a fit. Tom got at the dilemma in his usual vigorous and effective style, with the result that everything was ready in ship shape for the ex- hibitors on Monday morning. The attention of our readers is called to the adver- tisement on page 11 of Irish Terriers and Bulldog puppies for sale. Mr. Ballantyne has been a successful breeder and exhibitor (Belfast Kennels) and knows a "Mick" from start to finish. The puppy bitches offered are bred on the right blood lines for type, character and jacket — bred in to Ch. Colin and close to Ch. Breda Mixer and Roche Tartar, brother to Ch. Brickbat, and that means there is an excellent chance offered for a desirable outcross for the Bolton Woods Mixer blood on ttie Coast. The young brood bitch offered is doubly worth getting. She is bred right and has proven herself an excellent brood bitch. The Bulldog puppies are by that good young dog King Thud, which George McLean of Los Angeles brought to the Coast. Belfast Cricket is a well set, cloddy bitch of unexceptional breeding. . Mr. Ballantyne can not get away from his doggy affinities, but is handicapped by too many dogs. His Goldfield business interests do not apparently offer inducements to have too many young ones on hand, hence the liberal offer made. There is a project on foot to organize a kennel club in Goldfield and hold a bench show early next year. If the project matures it is promised the show will be carried out "Goldfield way." Larger money prizes than have ever been hung up in the United States — or any other country. That will be cutting out a pace, indeed. "While we will not have as large classes as the no money shows, all of the. proper breeds will be taken care of." Good for Goldfield. The owner of a well bred English Setter dog puppy, from three to four months' old can find a purchaser by sending his address and particulars to the Ken- nel Editor. Mr. E. J. McCutcheon recently received a fine Cocker Spaniel bitch, Peggie, from O. B. Hark, Bethelem, Pa., and is well pleased with his pur- chase. Peggie was served October Sth by D. P. Cress- well's Ch. Mepals Saxon. Mr. Jas. Rolfe Jr. is watching the progress of a litter of six nice parti-color puppies, the result of a mating between two parti-colorel Cockers he re- cently imported from England. Valverde Kennels can now count seven champions on the roster of Collies at the Yountville Kennels. Searchlight made his championship in less than a year. The first annual bench show of the Chesapeake Bav Kennel Club will take place in Convention Hall. Jamestown Exposition, Norfolk, Va., November 19th to 22d inclusive, 1907. Entries will close November 4th next. There will be upwards of $3,000 cash prizes in regular classes, of which there will be a liberal classification. The list of specials is a large and valuable one, contributed by various specialty clubs and others. The officers of the club for 1907 are: Allan R. Hanckel, president; Richard H. Baker Jr., first vice- president; Miss Edith Turis, second vice-president; Gary P. Weston, secretary-treasurer. Bench show committee: Dr. Jno. E. De Mund, chairman; Robt. H. Sexton, treasurer; Ernest Lester Jones, R. H. Baker Jr., W. H. M. Reed. The judges and breeds assigned to each are: Brig. Gen. Roger D. Williams, Lexington, Ky — Bloodhounds, Deerhounds, Whippets. Grey- hounds and Foxhound packs. E. M. Oldham, New York, N. Y — St. Bernards, Sporting Spaniels, Poodles, Chow Chows, Basset- hounds, Dachshunde, all Toy breeds and Miscell- aneous classes. Mayor J. M. Taylor, Rutherford. N. J. — Great Danes. Pointers, Setters. Retrievers and Chesapeake Bay Dogs. Dr. Jno. E. De Mund, Brooklyn, N. Y — Russian Wolfhounds. Ernest Lester Jones, Culpepper Court House, Va. — Foxhounds and Beagles. J I . Behling, Milwaukee, Wis. — Collb-s. H. T. Peters, Islip, L. I.— Old English Sheepdogs. Jno. Sergeant Price Jr., Chestnut Hill, Pa.— Dal- matians. Jno. F. Collins, Brooklyn, N. Y. — Bulldogs. Theodore Offerman, New York, N. Y. — Airedales and French Bulldogs. W. N. Kimball. Lawrence, Mass. — Boston Terriers. Jas. J. Lynn, Port Huron, Mich. — Bull Terriers, Fox Terriers, Irish Terriers, Scotch Terriers, Welsh Terriers, Skye Terriers. Bedlington Terriers, Black- and-Tan ( Manchester) Terriers. Ernest Lester Jones — Veterinarian. James Mortimer — Superintendent and secretary of the show. Address up to November 2d, Hempstead, Long Island, N. Y. After November 2d, Jamestown Exposition, Norfolk, Va. The winners classes at the Jamestown Exposition show for Airedales and Greyhounds have been can- celled by the A. K. C. There were no open classes given in the classification list. That makes it bad for Philadelphia in Airedale entries. Many disappointments of the amateur trainer may be traced by selecting his pupil from the field trial ranks. For months the dog would rather get out and search for game than point game, and then he is inclined to pronounce his charge worthless. It is advisable for the, beginner to be patient. His friend may have a scrub of the same age pointing staunchly, and putting them together, the sting of criticism from the friend's tongue may cause him to fail to notice the different types of the two dogs. Because the one is already a thing of use, he is inclined to feel ashamed of the thoroughbred for lacking of pointing. Patience is surely a virtue at this stage. When the pup's time does come to ex- hibit his divine instinct it will be his owners turn to laugh, and "he who laughs last laughs best." Saturday, October 26, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Warranted give satisfaction. 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Cal- Importers. Breeders and ppalers for past thirty vears. All varie- ties ChUIh. Morses. Shi-ep. Hogs. Hiyh olass breedine slurk. Correspondent so li.-iUMi W. B3GGINBOTTOM LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEER Office With E. Stewart & Co., 297 Valencia St., S. F. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno, CaL Write for Terms and Dates. SAVE 208 SHAVES $2.0. So a year. Also save the razor, your face, time and temper by using "3 in One' on the blade. keeps the blade keen and clean, byprevent- i : 1 surface rusting which is caused by moisture from the lather. Write for free sample and special "razor saver" circular. Why not know the truth? G. W. COLE COMPANY. 102 New St. New York City. FOR SALE. Registered Fercherons. Mare Dorathy 40873f foaled May, 1900, $800. Mare Inez 40874, foaled June, 1903, $500. Both bred to Nogent 41331 (48917). Bay colt Pierre 51134, foaled May, 1906, dam Dorathy 40873, sire Nogent 41331 (48917). $400. AH broken to harness. If all taken by one person, $1,500. Can be seen near Lakeport, Lake Co., Cal. WM. B. COL- LIER, 312 Eigfhth St., S. F., CaL „Q GOPA/34 CAPSULES M 1 pi / FOR SALE. Dark bay gelding, sire Falrose, dam by Nevada, six years old, sound, gen- tle, good roadster. Yearling Filly, bay, sire Nushagak, dam by Antavola. Inquire of E. A. SWABEY, Dixon, Cal. MABVIN WHiKES 2:12^6 FOB SALE. Six years old. absolutely sound, large, handsome, fine disposition, game trotter and one of the best bred stallions on this Coast. Has already shown he will make a great sire. This year he trotted the fourth heat over the Woodland track in 2:11 during the races, the fifth heat in 2:09>£, last half in 1:04, last quarter in 31 seconds. He could have trotted in company that day in 2:08. In good hands he will trot in 2:06 or 2:07. Marvin Wilkes was sired by Don Mar- vin 7927 (2:22%). First dam Nora S. (public trial 2:17), by Sable Wilkes 2:18. Second dam Gracie by Nutwood 600. Third dam Gracie 2:37Vi by Jack Hayes < thoroughbred). Fourth dam Princess by Williamson's Belmont. I am compelled to sell this good horse on account of ill health. For particu- lars address W. MASTXN, 1016 19th St., Sacramento, Cal. JACK FOB SALE. Weighs 1,000 pounds; is well turned, good looker and without blemish. Is a prompt worker. Apply to S. B. WRIGHT, Santa Rosa, Cal. BO ABB WANTED. For three persons for winter at well kept ranch. No consumptives. Give full particulars as to location, attractions and incentive for horseback riding. Ad- dress H. W. SHEPAED. Ishawooa, Big Born Co., Wyoming. "HOWARD SHORTHORNS"-QUINTO v 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. Seldom See a bi^ knee like this, but yonr horse may have a bunch or bruise on his Ankle, Hock, StiHe, Knee or Throat. A»so RBINE win clean tnem on without laying the horse up. No blister, no hair gone. $2.00 per bottle, delivered. Book 8-C free. ABSORBINR, JR., for mankind. $1.00. Removes Soft Bunches, Cure: "Varicose Veins, Varicocele, Hvdroceib, Ruptured Muscles or Ligaments, Enlarged Glands. Allays Pain. Mfd. only by W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth SL Springfield, Mass. For Sale bv— Langley & Michaels, San Fran- cisco, Cal.;" Woodward, Clark & Co., Portland, Ore- ; F. W. Braun Co., Los Angeles, Cal. ; Western Wbosesale Drug Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Kirk, Geary & Co., Sacramento, Cal.; Pacific Drug Co., Seattle, Wash. ; Spokane Drug Co., Spokane, Wash. GOOD ONES FOB SALE. A number of good mares, geldings, colts and fillies by such sires as McKin- ney. Searchlight. Lecco, James Madison, Daedalion. Morengo King and Bonnie McKinney. Good individuals, all kind and gentle. For further information and to see the horses apply to H. BUSING, Bace Track, Alameda, CaL STALLION COLTS WANTED. Two yearlings or two-year-olds. Must be well bred and good individuals. Ad- dress giving price, breeding and particu- lars. ANDREWS, care Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. IMPORTED HACKNEY STALLION5 At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER, West Orange, N. J. TlieylicKIt As they w&nt it. COMPRESSED PURE-SALT BRICKS « PATENT FEEDERS. — The sane, economics I. handy 1 way of salting animals. Ash. Dealers. \Write us for Booh. ^ Bf IMONT 51AB1E 5UPPIY (0. PATENTEES MANUFACTURERS- B 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. October 26, 1907. New California Jockey Club OAKLAND— INGLESIDE— TANFORAN Stakes for the Racing Season 1907 and 1908— Entries to Close October 28th, 1907 Racing Season to Begin November 9th, 1907 1. $2,000 ADDED. OPENING HANDICAP. — A handicap for two-year-olds and upwards at time of closing; $60 to start. $10 forfeit; $2,000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be published Wednesday. November 6. To be run Saturday. November S. 1907. One Mile. 2. $1,500 ADDED. OAKLAND HANDICAP. — For two-year-olds and up. $1,500 added, of which $200 to the second and $100 to the third; $5 forfeit, $20 additional to start. Weights to be announced three days before the race is run. Winners of other than a selling" race after the announcement of weights to carry 5 pounds extra. To be run Saturday. November 16, 1307. Six and One-Half Furlongs. 3. $2,000 ADDED THANKSGIVING HANDICAP. — A handicap for three-year- olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start, $10 forfeit; $2,000 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 pounds extra. To be run Thursday, November 28, 1907. One Mile and a Furlong-. 4. S2.000 ADDED. CROCKER SELLING STAKES. — Fur three-year-olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start. $10 forfeit: $2,000 added, of whic i to second and $200 to third. The winner to be sold at auction. Those entered in lie sold for $3,000 to carry weight for age. Allowances: 1 pound for each $200 000, then 1 pound for each $100 to $500. Winners of a race of the value »f $900 or of two races other than selling purses after the closing of this stakes not to' be entered for less than $1,200. 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 7. 1907. One Mile. 5. S2.000 ADDED. PACIFIC-UNION HANDICAP. — A handicap for two-year-olds at time of closing; $60 to start. $10 forfeit: $2,000 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 pounds extra. To be run Saturday, December 14, 1907. One Mile. 6. $1,500 ADDED. SACRAMENTO HANDICAP. — For three-year-olds and up: $5 forfeit, $20 additional to start; $1,500 added, of which $200 to the second and $100 to third. Weights to be announced three days before the race is to be run. Winners of other than a selling race after the announcement of weights to carry 5 pounds extra. To be run Saturday. December 21, 1907. One Mile and a Sixteenth. 7. 33,000 ADDED. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. — A handicap for three-year-olds and upward at time of closing; $75 to start, $10 forfeit; $3,000 added, of which $600 to second and $250 to third. Weights to be announced the Saturday prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announcement of weights to carry 5 pounds extra. To be run Wednesday, December 25. 1907. One Mile and a Quarter. 8. $1,500 ADDED. PORTLAND HANDICAP. — For three-year-olds; $5 forfeit, $20 additional to start: .$1,500 added, of which $200 to the second and $100 to the third. Weights to be announced three days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling race after the announcement of weights to carry 5 pounds extra. To be run Saturday, December 2S, 1907. pounds i Six Furlongs. 9. $2,000 ADDED. NEW THAR HANDICAP.— A handicap for two-year-olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start. $10 forfeit; $2,000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be announced the Saturday prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announcement of weights to carry 5 pounds extra. To be run Wednesday. January 1, 1908. One Mile and a Furlong. 10. $2,000 ADDED. FOLLANSBEE HANDICAP. — A high-weight handicap for two-year-olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start. $10 forfeit; $2,000 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 pounds extra. To be run Saturday, January 4, 19'Ji>. Seven Furlongs. 11. $2,000 ADDED. ANDREW SELLING STAKES. — For two-vear-olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start, $10 forfeit; $2,000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. The winner to be sold at auction. Those entered to be sold for $3,000 to carry weight for age. Allowances: 1 pound for each $200 to $2,000; then 1 pound for each $100 to $600. Winners of a race of $1,000 or of three races other than selling purses after the closing of this stakes not to be entered for less than $1,200. 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 the starting fee. To be run Saturday. January 11, 1908. Six and One-Half Furlongs. 12. S2.000 ADDED. LISSAK HANDICAP. — A handicap for two-year-olds and upward at time of closing: $60 to start, $10 forfeit; $2,000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weiglits to be announced three days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after tne announcement of weights to carry 5 pounds extra. To be run Saturday. January IS. 1908. One Mile. 13. $10,000. BURNS HANDICAP. — A handicap for two-year-olds and upward at time of closing. Entrance $2n each; $3o additional for horses not declared out by 4 P. M. on second day following announcement of weights; $100 additional for starters. The Club to add an amount necessary to make the gross value of the race $10,000. of which $2,000 to second and $1,000 to third. Weights to be announced five days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after announcement of weights to carry 5 pounds extra: if handicapped at less than weight for age, 7 pounds extra. To be run Saturday. January 25, 190$. One Mile and a Quarter. 14. $1,500 ADDED. SAN JOSE HANDICAP. — For three-year-olds (now two- year-olds) and up; $5 forfeit; $20 additional to start: $1,500 added, of which $200 to the second and $100 to third. Weights to be announced the Saturday before the race is to be run. Winners of other than a selling race after the announcement of weights to carry ■< pounds extra. T<> be run Wednesday, January 29. 190S. One Mile. 15. S2,000 ADDED. CALIFORNIA OAKS. — Vol- three-year-old fillies of 1908 (now two-year-olds); $>:<< to start, $1 oh. sing: $60 to start. $1" forfeit; $2,000 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 weiglits to carry 5 pounds extra. To be run Saturday, February 8, 1908. One Mile and a Furlong. 17. S5.000 ADDED. CALIFORNIA DERBY. — Three year-olds of 1908 (now two- year-olds); $100 to start. $20 forfeit: $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third. Winners of a stakes for two-year-olds in 1907, after the closing of this stakes, or for three-year-olds in 1908. to carry 5 pounds extra. Others that have not won at any time a stakes of $2,000 or two races of $1,000 each, allowed 5 pounds; maidens, 12 pounds. To be run Saturday, February 22, 1908. One Mile and a Quarter. 18. $1,500 ADDED. TOSEMITE HANDICAP. — For three-year-olds (now tWO- year-olds) and up: $5 forfeit: $20 additional to start; $1,500 added, of which $200 to the second and $100 to third. Weights to be announced the Saturday before the race is to be run. Winners of other than a selling race after the announce- ment of weights to carry 5 pounds extra. To be run Wednesday, February 26, 1908. One Mile and a Furlong. 19. 33.000 ADDED. WATERHOUSE CUP. — A handicap for two-year-olds and upward at time of closing; $75 to start. $10 forfeit; $3,000 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 pounds extra. To be run Saturday. Febru- ary 29, 190S. Two and One-Quarter Miles. 20. $1,500 ADDED. MONTEREY SELLING STAKES. — For three-year-olds (now two-year-olds) and up; $1,500 added, of which $250 to the second and $lo0 to third; $5 forfeit; $20 additional to start: $2,500, weight for age; two pounds allow- ance for each $250 to $500. Winners of a sweepstakes or of two races other than a selling or of five races of any sort since November S. 1907. not to be entered at less than $1,250. Starters to be named through the entry-box the day preceding the race. To be run Wednesday. March 11. 1908. Two Miles. 21. S2.500 ADDED. THORNTON STAKES. — For two-year-olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start. $10 forfeit: $2,500 added, of which $500 to second. $300 to third, the fourth to save starting fee. Three-year-olds to carry 85 pounds; fuur-year-olds, 107 pounds; five-year-olds, 114 pounds; six-year-olds and over. 115 pounds (usual sex allowance). This stakes will be reopened fifteen days before the date it is to be run for, entries to be received at $50 each; $75 additional to start. To be run Saturdav, March 14,' 1908. Four Miles. Entries to the Following Stakes for Two-year-olds, Now Yearlings, Close December 16, 1907 22. $1,500 ADDED. GUNST STAKES. — For fillies two vears .old (now vear- lings); $50 to start, $10 forfeit; $1,500 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, o pounds; two races. S pounds; maidens, if never placed in a sweep- stakes. 12 pounds. To be run Saturday. February 15, 1908. Four Furlongs. 23. Sl,500 ADDED. UNDINE STAKES. — For colts and geldings two vears old (now yearlings); $50 to start. $10 forfeit; $1,500 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 7. 190S. Four Furlongs. 24. S2,000 ADDED. BELL STAKES. — For two-year-olds (now yearlings); $60 to start. $10 forfeit; $2,000 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 oe run Saturday, March 21, 1908. Four and One-Half Furlongs. 25. $2,500 ADDED. GEBHARD HANDICAP. — For two-year-olds (now year- lings); $90 to start. $10 forfeit: $2,500 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 announcement of weights to carry 5 pounds extra. To be run Saturday. March 2S, 1908. Five Furlongs. NOTICE. — In Stake Handicaps, fillies three years old shall not carry less than 90 pounds; geldings three years old, not less than 92 pounds; colts three years old, not less than 95 pounds; mares four years old and up, not less than 95 pounds; geldings four years old and up, not less than 97 pounds; ""horses four years old and up, not less than 100 pounds. ADDED MONEY TO STAKES.— No Purse less than $4u0. Overnight Handicaps and Special races, with $500 to $1,000 added. Commencing January 1, 190S will be given two or three races each week for two-year-olds. TH0S. H. WILLIAMS, President PERCY W. TREAT, Secretary Oakland Rack Track, Emeryville, Cal. Saturday, October 26, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 $5 - Due November 1 st, 1 907 ON -WEANLINGS Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 7 $7ooo Guaranteed FOR FOALS OF MARES COVERED 1906— FOALS BORN 1907 To Trot or Pace at Two Years Old, 1909, and at Three Years Old, 1910 $4250 for Trotting- Foals. $1750 for Facing- 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 Three- 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. $1000 for Three-Year-Old Facers. $200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of Three- Year-Old Face. $750 for Two-Year-Old Facers. $200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of Two- Year-Old Face. $100 to owner of stallion, sire of win- ner of Three-Year-Old Face 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 April 1, 190S, her nomi- nator 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 of contracted for. DON'T FORFEIT, BUT FAY UF. Address all Communications and make Payments to the Secretary. E. P. HEALD, President. P. W. KELLEY, Secretary, 616 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, 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 anil not have their horses frightened by auios or cars The Canfield Stakes For Trotters and Pacers Foals of 1907— To Take Place 1910 V^DER THE AUSPICES OP THE California Breeders Association OF LOS ANGELES Entries to Close Friday, November 1st, 1907 All Entrance Money and $400 added to be divided 60 per cent for Trotters and 40 per cent for Pacers $5 TO NOMINATE YOUR FOAL ON NOVEMBER 1ST $10 additional April 1, 1908; $10 additional April 1, 1909; $25 addi- tional April 1, 1910 ; $50 additional to start, payable thirty days before the race. CONDITIONS. Will be mile heats, three-in-five. Distance, 100 yaTds. Entrance must be accompanied by entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amounts paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. Hopples will not be barred on 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 50, 25, 15, 10 per cent. 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. C. A. CANFIELD, JOHN W. SNOWDEN, Secretary, President. 526 San Pedro St., Los Angeles, Cal. $7,250 Guaranteed Only $2 to Nominate Mare $7,250 Guaranteed Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 8 TO BE GIVEN BY THE Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1907 to Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old Entries to Close Monday, December 2d, 1907 $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners, and $450 to Owners of Stallions AS FOLLOWS: $1000 for Three- Year-Old Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two-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 Winner of Three- Year-Old Pace when Mare was bred. FOR STALLION OWNERS res nominated in this Stake that were bred to -their respective horses, MONEY DIVIDED $3000 for Three- Year-Old Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Three- 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 Winner of Three-Year-Old Trot when Mare was bred. $250 IN SPECIAL PRIZES Given to Owners of Stallions standing highest in number of Ma divided as follows: 1st Prize $100 2d Prize 50 3d Prize 35 4th Prize 5th Prize 6th Prize .$25 . 20 . 20 The Above Prizes will be Paid on December 24th, 1907. ENTRANCE AND PAYMENTS — $2 to naminate mare on December 2, 1907, when name, color, description of mare and stallion bred to must be given; $5 May 1, 1908; $5 October 1, 1908; $10 on Yearlings, February 2, 1909; $10 on Two- Year-Olds, February 1, 1910; $10 on Three- Year-Olds. February 1, 1911. 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 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 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. For Entry Blanks and further particulars address the Secretary. CONDITIONS. The races for Twd-Year-Olds will be mile heats. 2-in-3. and for Three-Tear- 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 February 2, 1909, her nominator may sell or transfer his nomination or substitute another mare or foal, regardless of ownership; but there win be no return of a payment, nor will any entry be liable for more than amount paid in or contractel 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 1907. Entries must be accompanied by the entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amounts paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. This Association is liable for $7,250. the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred on 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 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 E. P. HEALD, F. W. KELLEY, Secretar- President. P. 0. Drawer 447, San Frand THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. October 26, 1907. 381 ex 400 372 ex 400 124 ex 125 At Cedar Bluffs, Iowa, September 25-26, High Professional and High General Averages won by Wm. Veach. At Cincinnati, Ohio, September 23-24, High Professional and High General Averages won by H. D. Freeman. At Lexington, Ky., September 2, made by Woolfolk Henderson, winning High General Average, and smashing all records for the Lexington grounds. THIS GREAT WORK DONE WITH . . . PETERS -:- SHELLS . . . THE KIND THAT WILL HELP ANY MAN IMPROVE HIS SCORE. ^=^==^= THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY ~ NEW YORK: 98 Chambers St. T. H. Keller, Mgr. CINCINNATI, OHIO. NEW ORLEANS: 321 Magazine St. J. W. Osborne, Mgr. The HUNTER ONE-TRIGGER WON THE GRAND AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. The contest was open to the world. Ask for our new Art Catalogue in colors. THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Fulton, N. Y. McMurray - MclWurray McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, 531 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. | Sales Agent for California. McMurray - McMurray $ WE FOOL THE SUN 1 * The ROSS McMAHON I Awning and Tent Co. | * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. Camping Outfits for Hunting J and Fishing Trips. * * 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. $ Phone Temporary 2030. •^*****^5^*4^**««fc*****>X~>*^>**^ Four more In 2:15 have already been credited this season to i McKINNEY" 2 :iiy4 Makl ig his wonde tful list still more "emarkable. When writing kindly mention this journal The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. ANOTHER INTEESTATE AS- SOCIATION HANDICAP WON WITH PARKER GUN Tom Graham, with a sccre of 99 out of 100, shooting the PARKER GUN from the 19-yard mark, won the Western Handicap at Denver, August 21, 1907, and the second amateur average for the two days' shooting at Denver was won by Mr. H. R. Bonser, with the PARKER GUN, score of 387 out of 400. The Southern. Eastern and Western Handicaps have all been won by the PARKER GUN, and the greatest event of the season so far, the Professional Championship of the United States, was won by the PARKER GUN, and the second place in this same great event was won by the PARKER GUN. Send for Catalogue. N. Y. Salesrooms, 32 Warren St. PARKER BROS., - 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. CAMPBELL'S EMOLLIC IODOFORM GALL REMEDY For GALL BACKS and SHOULDERS. CRUPPER SORES and SADDLE 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. We placed it on the market relying wholly on its merit for success. The sales of 1906 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Remedy preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL REMEDY OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is quick and sure for those trouble- some skin cracks under the fetlock which injure and often lay up race horses. Guaranteed tinder the Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 1319. All Trainers Should Keep it in Their Stables. PRICE— 25c, 50c and $1.00 (Read our ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy in next issue of this paper) Jas. B. Campbell & Co., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison St., Chicago, Illinois Sold by all dealers in Harness and Turf Goods. If not in stock ask them to write any Jobber for it. GALL REMEDY FOR , HARNESSSSHOULDERGALLS.BARBO O CALKS. SCRATCHES AND OTHER & fTp AILMENTS OFTHESKIN. _|p RUBBER HORSE- SHOE AIR CUSHION PADS No Lameness They (ill with air at each step. That's what breaks concussion. That's what prevents slipping. That's what keeps the loot healthy. That's what cures lameness. No Slipping SEE THAT CUSHION? • Order through your horse-shoer | Revere Rubber Co SOLF M-'-XTJFACTURE. i ■ Boston. San Francisco Order i by I "NAME"! ,-.•-•-.•■-*-••--•-' Saturday, October 26, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN ftWWfcftisyfc.>>ai»t>iM>i>w>>>i>s*sri^ At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 Out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.? West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, California wwwwi^wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww^^ MEW THRE Our 1907 New Model Three Bolted Gun embodies all of the requisite qualities of a perfect gun — safety, strength, durability, superior shoot- ing: qualities, beautiful lines, nice balance, and in oi.r Itiijli grade guns very fine finish and richness of ornamentation. See cut No. 7 $300 list gun shown above — special price $213.75, ejector $3 0 extra We guarantee the three bolts to hold the gun tight for all time and not allow the gun to fly open in discharging. We guarantee the coil main springs forever against breaks and miss-fires. Send for 1907 Art Catalog describing improvements and special prices on eighteen grades $17.75 net to $300 list. izj ITHACA GUN CO., Dept. 15 ITHACA, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch: Phil B. Bekeart Co., 1346 Park St., Alameda CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit is- sued, available in all the large cities of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the fire of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver 'ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in fire and burglar proof steel vaults. Wanted- AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN." t»**»»»»W»»»>»»»»H-»»»fr»»»*»»*»»^f*»»M>»>«»»»»»»H GOLCHER BROS., Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co. GUNS PISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS 511 Market St. g Telephone t, Temporary 1883 San Francisco ; General Watts 2:09^4, World's Champion three-year-old stallion by "AXWORTHY" (3) 2:15% And winner of American Horse Breeder Futurity. It pays to book to such a sire. S.loT.tMsloS The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. \1sbi to Worth Saving?t Why trade off or sell atabeggarlypriceagood horse just because he "goes lanie," "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 QUINN'S *< OINTMENT. Dr. E. H. Davenport, a prominent physician or Sheridan, lnd., ites: I have uccd a number **»s«>**»*»****»^*******»»»*»>»s**»****»!******»>»***»*J i S i * I £ I 4 s i ROD, GUN AND KENNEL CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT 6.<4****+4***4*i***<4*4i&*«**i*****************4**-4-444:44:i4*-«-4-i:4:44:44***44:4* Mr. Mocker and Mr. H. B. Sperry often crowded it closely in a morning's sport The ambition of the club to have a home of its own is now realized. For it is indeed a home to be proud of; one where its members, worn and tired and weary of the grind of the counter or the office, can repair for rest from business bustle and toil to rebuild the wasted tissues of the body and the mind in healthful recreation and exhilarating sport. THE SAN FRANCISCO FLY-CASTING CLUB. It has long been proverbial that whatever Califor- nia does is done well. It is also well known that California holds many records in the racing, athletic and other fields of sport, but it is not generally knowD that one California club has beaten, or holds every world's record, in the sport of scientific fly- casting. And what is still more surprising, each of these world's records have been beaten not by one member of the club, but by several, and most of them in tournaments East and West, which were open to the experts of the whole world. The San Francisco Fly-Casting Club was organized in 1893 by the following nine members: Col. G. C. Edwards, F. H. Reed, C. G. Young, W. D. Mans- field, E. A. Mocker, H. C. Golcher, C. W. Hibbard, Alex. T. Vogelsang and F. A. Daverkorsen. Col. Edwards was elected president and Alex. Vogelsang secretary. The little club at once arranged with the Park Commissioners for the use of Stow Lake, Golden Gate Park, and began semi-monthly club contests. Interest in scientific fly-casting was at once estab- lished, and the roll of membership began to grow with such an astonishing rapidity that it was found necessary in a few years to place a limit of one hun- dred on the membership. At present there are some thirty expert anglers who have applied for member- ship now waiting for a vacancy in the constitutional limitation. The year following the club's organization it held a tournament open to the world at Stow Lake dur- ing the San Francisco Mid-Winter Fair. This tourna- ment of the young club did not draw many anglers from outside the State, and no remarkable achieve- ments were recorded, R. R. Flint winning the long- distance medal with a cast of SI feet, and Leonard's record of 102% feet still stood unbroken. Soon after this H. C. Golcher and W. D. Mansfield began to develop excellent form in long-distance casting, and at each club meet added to the length of line they were extending so constantly that it became appar- ent that the world's record of R. C. Leonard, the famous rod manufacturer, was in danger of falling, and the writer, in a published article on fly-casting, predicted that in less than a year this record would be surpassed. This prediction was soon verified by Harry Golcher, who, on the 26th of September, 1S95, placed his fly at the 103-foot mark. Mansfield also was making rapid improvement, and at the club's third semi-monthly contest set a new mark for the world to wonder at, putting out 108% feet of line. Nor was this a chance cast, for his last Ave casts were 108%, 102, 104, 105 and 108%. Mansfield con- tinued to develop splendid action at the score, and on May 8, 1897, he raised his own record to 113 feet At the National tournament held in Chicago on August 13th and 14th, same year, under the auspices of the Chicago Flj'-Casting Club, while not quite reaching his home record, he established a new world's record for open contests, with a cast of 111% feet At this meet he also won the accuracy and delicacy event with a percentage of 85 1-6. In August, 1902, the San Francisco club held a second tournament, open to the world. At this tour- nament the East was well represented. Among those present were such well known experts with the rod as F. N. Peet, Uncle John Waddell, R. C. Leonard, H. G. Haskell, W. F. Church, and P. J. Tormey. The San Francisco club had hung up a collection of trophies, valued at $1,500, and the contests were keen. Mansfield's world's record of 111% with the 10-ounce rod was sure to be broken, for several of tie Eastern anglers had surpassed it, and unless he showed much improved form they expected to carry the record back across the mountains. But the Pacific champion was there with the goods, and again astonished the world by raising the record to 134 feet But this was not the only surprise that was in store for the visitors, for Harry Golcher made 133 feet and only two members of the club fell be- low Leonard's previous record of 102% feet. In the long-distance event for five-ounce rods Mansfield made a new world's record, that is yet to be beaten, placing his fly with the light rod 129% feet from the score. In this contest H. G. Haskell of Chi- cago proved a good second, with 127 feet Since this tournament J. B. Kenniff has made 134 feet, F. W. Brotherton 137 feet in the heavy rod club events, and H. C. Golcher the astonishing distance of 140 feet. In the five-ounce rod contests Golcher also has a record of 129 feet, but six inches less than Mans- field's world's record., In accuracy casting three members of the San Francisco club — W. E. Brooks, C. R. Kenniff and T. C. Kierulff — have made 99 8-15 per cent, which is three-fifteenths of one per cent better than the world's record. Also in delicacy casting T. C. Kier- ulff has scored one-tenth of one per cent better than the wor'J's record. At the late National tournament, held at Racine, Wis., He best score made with the ten-ounce rod was If feet In accuracy the best percentage was nd in delicacy 99.14. In long-distance bait -he best score was 179 feet J. B. Kenniff of the San Francisco club has a home record of 200 feet The rapid growth of the club, its success in break- ing the best records of the world and the good fel- lowship engendered among anglers though its or- ganization, naturallj' led to a desire to have a home and set up house-keeping for itself. In pursuit of this laudable desire the club purchased, in 1905, one hundred and Sixty acres on the Truckee River which, with the windings of the stream, gives it about a mile and a half of the best fishing grounds on that famous river. On a beautiful flat, near the center of its posses- sions, a commodious club-house was erected during the last summer, and" opened for the accommodation of members in the middle of August. The location, the plans of the house and out-buildings, as well as its splendid equipments, speak volumes for the good judgment and artistic taste of the club's present executive head, Mr. T. C. Kierulff. Sitting on the wide veranda in the front one is soothed by the music of the foam-crested waters of the rushing Truckee that flow almost at one's feet, broken by the stacatto notes of the passenger en- gines and the. deep base rumblings of the long trains of freight cars that pass on the farther bank. Nor is the sense of hearing the only one that is appealed to. To the west tie closer pine-clad hills sweep in HUNTERS' LICENSE RECEIPTS. The hunters' license law can now be said to have received the unanimous approval and support of the sportsmen of this State. Up to the opening of the duck season there was a steady demand for the license tags, then there was a temporary lull, fol- lowed by a final rush of the holdovers to get in on the quail season, which opened on October 15th. The record for one day was made in Los Angeles, when 295 tags were issued on October 14th. The issuance of license tags began July 1st County Clerks report to State Controller Nye every three months. Since the first of the month reports have been coming in from various counties. Up to a week ago forty-seven of the fifty-eight counties have been heard from. These reports show a total, less certain costs, of $55,048.60. The Fish Commis- sion has collected $6,000, making a total of $61,048.60. The tags ordered probably run up to 100,000. Many hunters have tags that are numbered over 90,000. Tags in different lots have been sent out by the Fish Commiseion to the various County Clerks. It is. of course, impossible to issue the tags to every ap- plicant number for number. The surplusage on hand in different counties will be noted in the next quar- terly reports. It is safe to assume that the fund thus acquired for fish and game protection, with the ad- H. B. Sperry. FRANCISCO FLY-CASTING CLUB'S BUNGALOW. E. A. Mocker. a graceful curve as tie river bends to the south: To the east stretches a little lawn-like plot along the river bank until the river's eastward course is checked by a great volcanic wall of rich brown lava, upon whose crest the erosions of time have fur- nished soil for the support of a crown of evergreen pines. Where this eastward course is checked the river turns at a right angle to the north and opens up a long vista of canyon and mountain, with each projecting point changing in color from green to blue, from blue to purple and from purple to that inde- scribable hazy, golden-pick with which the setting sun bathes the summits of distant mountains. Then if the beholder wishes to view nature in its grandeur and more majestic aspect, he has but to change his position to right or left and behold in one gigantic wall to the south the snow-capped summits of the grand Sierras. But it is not of the beauties of nature tiat I am writing, though I cannot pass this exquisite scene by without a mention, brief as it has been. It is the sport, or rather tie means of sport hiding be- hind the foam-swept rocks, lazily resting in the deep edying pools, or playfully gamboling in the rushing, dancing waters of the riffles. Of the rain- bow trout, tie one, two- five-pounders that strike with a rush and fight like a Terrier, sending the blood coursing through the angler's veins as no other denizen of the waters can. It is because of these found in abundance, and the open character of the stream for the casting of the fly, that this location was selected. And it was a iappy location, too, for the fish are indeed plentiful. A limit catch ranging from half a pound up is no hard task for the expert In fact, during the visit of the writer, ditional amounts from eleven counties, will run close to $75,000 contributed by the sportsmen of this State principally. A number of Japanese, particu- larly tie professional and leading business men, among wiici are many devotees of gun and rod, iave secured licenses. Other alien licenses, at $25 each, have been taken out to a fair extent, the num- ber of non-resident tags at $10 each is comparatively small. Alameda county heads the list of counties in the amount of collections with $3,880, while Mariposa is at the foot with $233, although Alpine has not yet been heard from. Los Angeles is number two with $3,494, and other counties having over 2,000 nimrods are Fresno, Humboldt, Sacramento, Santa Clara, Siskiyou and Sonoma. San Francisco county has col- lected only $1,414. The collections to date are as follows: Alameda $3,880, Amador $103.24, Butte $1,612, Cala- veras $740, Colusa $1,089.35, Contra Costa $1,054.80, Del Norte $239.80, El Dorado $699.30, Fresno $2,551.70, Glenn $532. Humboldt $2,068.08, Kern $1,398.25, Kings $663.95, Lake $1,121.50, Lassen $402, Los Anglers $3,494.25, Madera $313.05, Mariposa $233.25, Merced $973, Modoc $350, Monterey $1,533, Napa $1,094.25, Nevada $1,020, Orange $1,064, Plumas $1,067.75, Sacramento $2,746, San Benito $360, San Diego $1,572.25, San Francisco $1,414, San Joaquin $1,951, San Luis Obispo $734.15, San Mateo $937, Santa Barbara $1,492, Santa Clara $2,783, Shasta $1,607.60, Sierra $292, Siskiyou $2,553.45, Solano $1,500, Sonoma $2,76S, Stanislaus $832.25, Sutter $399, Tehama $917.35, Trinity $481, Tulare $1,893, Tuolumne $776, Yolo $1,216.35, Yuba $618. Saturday, November 2, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 9 QUAIL HUNTING NOTES. Upland shooting since Tuesday, October 15tb, has been the principal field attraction for sportsmen, lor on that day the open season commenced for Cali- fornia valley quail, one of the gamest birds on the Coast. Quail in many localities have bred numer- ously this year and most of the young birds are now of desirable size. As usual, Marin and Sonoma coun- ties were the objective points for most of the local contingent. Considering that the weather conditions were not particularly favorable on the first day nor since, save in a very few shooting districts, the gen- eral results were excellent. Warm wather and dry ground creates hard work for the hunter and much discomfort for the dog. Scent conditions are not what is required for the best enjoyment of the sport, nor can the dogs work to full advantage for both sport and results. The rains last week, it was supposed, would create very favorable conditions for quail shooting. It did, so far as conditions go, in many places of easy access for local sportsmen, but that was all, for probably three out of every four hunters out re- turned almost empty handed. An illustration of what hunters had to contend with last Sunday is given by Harry C. Goleher, who hunted in company with Ned Bosqui in the north end of the Point Reyes Sportsmen's Club preserve in Marin county. Making an early start Sunday morning the two worked cover after cover, all likely looking places and where birds had previously been located. This work was without avail, for not until later in the day, when the warm sunshine had dried and warmed the open places, did the birds come out from the heavy cover and trees, where they had been in hiding. By this time the hunt was over, for it was necessary to start for the down train from Point Reyes. Otto Feudner, Dr. Wilburn and Chas. Breidenstein hunted on the Lagunitas Gun Club preserve, in the vicinity of the White's ridge country, with equally bad luck. They did not have a shot at more than half a dozen birds, several of which were lost In the trees. North of San Rafael, in the Lucas valley, Armand De Courtieux, Dr. Barr and Ed Van Bergen got limit bags earlier in the week. Qua.il have been plentiful on this preserve since the season opened. In the vicinity of San Rafael the fields and woods have been persistently hunted over for nearly three weeks, and what birds were not killed or wounded have had a daily chasing that has apparently made them wise beyond what would be expected of quail, notwithstanding that they are as clever and cunning a game bird as flies. Many birds have taken refuge in the orchards, lawns and yards of the residence dis- tricts where, we are pleased to note, they are safe and protected by the people, among whom they have chosen to secure temporary safety. Cats, dogs and children at times molest the birds, then they can be seen resting out of harm's way on the roofs of houses. Not only in San Rafael, but in several other interior cities have the quail this year sought im- munity from the gun and can be seen feeding among the domestic poultry. How tame these handsome partridges can become is illustrated in Golden Gate Park, where they are very numerous and rarely mo- lested. It is not an unusual occurrence for a bevy of birds to cross the paths or roads within ten or fif- teen feet of pedestrians. One of the best quail shoots for the opening week was enjoyed by Empire Gun Club members on the Elkhorn Slough preserves. - This district is a grand quail country, and birds have thriven splendidly there this year. A light rain on Tuesday and during a few hours Wednesday morning made conditions for the hunters just about ideal, and limit bags resulted. A. Balfour, who used his brace of Field Spaniels, Inchkeith Billie and Chesterton Bess. Both dogs were prize winners at Stockton last week. These two Field Spaniels are the best specimens of the breed ever seen here. H. F. Elliott, Dr. A. J. Sylvster, Dr. George G. Gere, Dr. J. H. Graves, Dr. B. F. Alden and Mrs. Alden, Dr. P. T. Bodkin, J. Peltier and guest, George A. Bachelder and T. J. Atkinson all got their quota of quail. Point Reyes Sportsmen's Club members have also enjoyed splendid quail hunting on the Marin county preserve, west of Tomales Eay. Last week Phil B. Bekeart, Will J. Goleher, Ned Bosqui and George Uhl made limit bags on the club grounds. Cal Mc- Mahon will try his hand at the game to-morrow. Another and later report from Lincoln states: The foothills adjacent to Lincoln fairly swarmed on the 15th, and although quail are saia to be quite plenti- ful, many of the hunters returned home with but a limited number of birds, as compared with past seasons. The fact is, quail are growing scarcer each year in the famous old hunting grounds around Lin- coln. The opinion is expressed by many that within a few weeks these fast-flying denizens of the chapar- ral will be scarcer. A report from Woodland, Yolo county, states: Poor sport marked the beginning of the open season for quail. A number of hunters were out Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. None of them got the limit, and many returned empty handed. The high water of last spring probably drove the birds from the river ranges to other feeding grounds. Duck shoot- ing is still very indifferent and is not likely to be any better until there has been a rain and the weather turns colder. Southern California quail hunters who have been fortunate in choosing the Mexican border for their sporting grounds report the birds gathered in great numbers near Tia Juana. Several Los Angeles men have been able to get a string within an hour after getting into the territory. Grass Valley sportsmen had rather indifferent luck for the first day. While the quail season opened on the 15th inst, it seems as though the quail be- came aware of the fact just ahead of the hunters, for all the parties that have gone out in the past two days report seeing few birds. While the quail were plentiful in the brush and woods a few weeks ago, the hunters report that now there are very few of the birds to be found. Several days after the opening bombardment a number of the birds seemed to have taken refuge in Grass Valley. One day there were three of the birds flying about on Church street; they perched on some of the roofs of residences at different times during the afternoon, being watched by many people. This incident is not unusual, as during the season many quail are seen in the residence districts of the town, having been hunted from their haunts in the hills. Good quail shooting is being found in the foot- hills, near Shingle Springs. A few days ago, out of forty-eight shots, Deputy Fish Commissioner George Williamson Jr. killed twenty-five quail in about four hours. Hector Williamson, the McKinney stage driver, killed the same number, using fifty-eight shells. The shooting is better in places this season than ever found before. Opening day gave Sacramento sportsmen a good time. There are plenty of quail and many got the limit. The quail brought in thus far have been been found to be chunky and the flesh of fine flavor. A party consisting of Fred Brown, Joe Brock, Fred Cox and R. Reining went up to Lincoln Monday to T. C. KIERULFF, President San Francisco Fly-Casting Club. be on deck on the opening day of the season. They came back with bags filled, every one getting the limit. They report that shooting in that section is fine, but that the birds are very timid. Near Paso Robles quail were plentiful in the early days of the season. Near Boulder Creek quail and rabbits were plentiful. Among the shooters out were: Fred Howe, Frank Roberts, Charlie Towne and Carl Kratzenstein in the Big Basin and making side trips around the hills. The Smith party of Oak- land were at Diestlehorst's on Sunnyside, while John A. Koster has been down from San Francisco on his place near Sequoia. Among the Boulder Creek shooters, Elwin Rod- gers, Joe Mello and sons, Clarence and Joe Sarmento; brought in thirty-four quail from the Adney-Rodgers camp on the State Park road. Loraine Goslay, Charlie Boyce, Arthur Van Dusen, Harry Swarthout, James Maddocks, Angus Sutherland and many others brought in fine bags of game. At Arroyo Grande the season opened a cloudy, rainy day, with the birds all hid away in the thick brush, and not to be driven nor coaxed out. The full spatter-gun malitia answered roll call, many go- ing out the night before, and after a day's tramp through wet brush, met with but indifferent success. Lige Stand»rfer is credited with the legal limit, but most of the hunters came home with less. Wednes- day the sun came out and the hunters fared better, Fred Phoenix and Bob English getting all the law allows. Sportsmen report birds very numerous this year, and the first warm Sundays will probably be marked with a number of limit bags. In the vicinity of Modesto the birds are reported to be scarce and in small flocks. Near Madera the birds were wild, and those who got the limit had to go some. Among the limits were those shot by N. W. Cook, W. Williams, J.J. Spitzer Clay Daulton, A. Preciado, J. Augustine, T. P. Cosgrave and Joe Vincent. The quail hunting situation about Los Angeles is thus described by The Evening News: The San Fernando Valley, celebrated among quail hunters, upheld its reputation Sunday. Hunters were so close that getting a limit became a matter of dodging shot. Never before was anything seen like it. Extra coaches on the morning "hunters' train" proved inadequate, and going and coming the train was loaded aisle-full and platforms packed. Automobiles and motorcycles aided the trains in delivering their parties of prospective quail slayers, and many persons used horses and buggies. Other sections reported nearly as congested a state of affairs. On the first San Gabriel car were thirty-odd hunters. Glendale cars dropped many at the Los Felis hills, and a number were run off Grif- fith Park, where the city allows no shooting. At Newhall, Ed Pardee reported having seventeen teams out, and another man had more, all engaged by hunters, of whom more than 100, Pardee says, boarded the train homeward bound at nightfall. Every 3uo yards along the road was an automobile, its occu- pants scouring the brush alongside the highway. Not one in 100 came back with the legal limit of twenty-five. The average killing was about three quail. I'he man who got ten was congratulated. Widely scattered, the quail stuck to the bushes like burrs and refused to flush. They rose wild when in bunches, and made long flights, refusing to "lay." But once scattered they laid so close that a man without a good dog was almost helpless. Those who had good sport found their birds in small bands, and scattered them on the level ground in rather light cover, away from the cactus. Many who knocked down goodly numbers lost nearly all in the cactus, which is unusually bad this fall. Some- times a dead bird could be seen, literally spitted on a big bed of prickly pear perhaps a hundred feet across, and absolutely impossible to get through, lying where he had impaled himself in his fall. Dealers report the gun business has broken all their records, and ammunition sales are absolutely without precedent. Never before was so general an interest shown. DUCK SHOOTING NOTES. During the past week the daily weather bulletins have attracted the keen attention and interested perusal of the local shotgun brigade. Rain cuts quite a figure in the affairs of both marsh and up- land shooters. For the duck hunters the rains last week practically put a quietus on their sport. The birds have by this time scattered in a thousand and one directions, from marsh to the puddles and over- flows in the fields and open country. Fresh feed, seeds, sprouting vegetables, smart weed, to say nothing of the myriads of insects drowned out are what the birds will be on ■ a hungry hunt for now. Last year, after the first rains, thousands of sprig and mallard were observed in the overflowed pasture lands near Los Banos, fattening on myriads of crickets and grasshoppers that were marooned upon the clods of adobe dotting the sheets of shallow water. For several weeks past the local gunmen have had but indifferent luck duck hunting. The birds here on the opening of the season were nearly all home-bred ducks. The opening day bombardment and shooting since has accounted for bags estimated to be about one-half the visible supply, of the other half most were scared away and the remainder will make a get-away rapidly. Northern birds, canvasback, bluebills and their cousins have been coming in daily in fair sized flocks, but they do not tarry around the marsh or bay-shore territory, they strike out for the over- flowed districts of the Sacramento, Tolo and San Joaquin. The country, up the riv«r, taking for in- stance Isleton as a center, is full of vast flocks of mallards. As a matter of fact here is found a vast mallard-breeding ground. Where the sportsman is familiar with the location of the ponds and feeding places in the tules a limit bag is a certainty here early in the morning. A few weeks hence, when the smart weed has begun to grow, the ducks will be on hand in thousands. The very high water this year has given the birds a chance for plenty of fresh feed and that is why ducks are so scarce on the Suisun marsh and other ducking resorts. The nut grass which the birds feed upon was dried before the season opened. Wheat, broom.com seed and other bait kept the birds but a short time before they were tired of a rather dry diet. The main northern migration will not be on hand until the northern lakes and ponds are frozen over. Recent reports from the Klamath lake region state that there are immense numbers of all kinds of wild ducks at present in that section. Birds that fly a long distance are very poor in flesh on their arrival here, but after a few weeks of rest they pick up very fast and are greatly in demand. The Klamath region birds are always in splendid condition and these are the quackers that will supply the best winter's shooting. Millions of wild ducks and other aquatic birds breed near the Klamath lake, and they are often seen to rise from the swamps in that vicinity in such numbers as to darken the sky and sun. The duck-shooting near Firebaughs still good, and with the added inducement o - 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Mack bass fisliing in the San Joaquin. James May- nard Jr., Ed. Schultz, Don McRae and P. McRae, in addition to limit bags of sprig and mallard, also caught large strings of black bass in the best of condition and weighing from 2% to 5 pounds each. In the Petaluma marsh district results have been almost nii recently. William Ashcroft. J. Henriulle and Hy Grandjean will prospect to-morrow on their preserve back of the Taylor levee, near Burdell's. This week the various resorts have panned out very poorly, some of the Suisun ponds were entirely deserted by the birds. Last week the shooting was a little better. Wednesday W. W. Richards and Frank Mayer accounted for nearly 40 fine, fat birds. On the Teal Club preserve nearby the ducks have been very plentiful. Other good ponds in that vi- cinity have been deserted by the webfeet. Guy T. Wayman, George Field and Willard Way- man left this city Tuesday afternoon for a shoot on the famous Stewart ponds, on the north end of the Suisun marsh. The early morning shoot was fairly good, Wayman getting twenty sprig and wid- geon, having the best string. The party was back in the city on Wednesday morning by 11 o'clock. A trip like this can be considered as pretty near ideal duck shooting. The Joyce Island and Volante Gun Club members have enjoyed a good average of duck and snipe shooting since the season opened. The members of the Ryer Island Gun Club also have had excellent sport until last week. George Gauld and Charles Breidenstein each bagged good strings of English snipe on the Ryer island preserve recently. On the Alameda marshes, save in a few favored spots, the fresh water ponds particularly, ducks have been scarce, and the hunters have devoted their attention to rail, these birds being plentiful in the Alviso marshes. The Redwood marshes have been crowded with hunters since the 15th, and fair bags have been se- cured. The rail season opened in San Mateo county on October 15th and will close November 15th. The birds are rather numerous this year, and afford good sport during low tide, but a dog is necessary, how- ever, for the birds are running when they have a chance to hide. A number of salt works Japs in that section have taken out $25 licences. Speaking of rail reminds us that last Sunday two hunters, E. M. Kennison and L. C. Schachtebeck, shot a string of fifteen rail in the Mill Valley marsh, this being the first instance in many seasons where rail were found in that marsh. The duck hunting situation in Southern California up to two weeks ago, is given by E. L. Hedderley as follows: Slight improvement in the shooting was experi- enced by the Orange-county duck clubs Saturday morning, two weeks ago, a small flight of new birds having come in on the storm, presumably from the Imperial country. Decoying in headlong dives, different from the high aerial circling that has been characteristic of the big birds for the last two weeks, the sprigs of yesterday afforded some pretty sport. The small squads afield, however, had plenty of gun-straining work to do. The new birds did not put in their ap- pearance until about 9 o'clock. These birds all came from the east and they be- gan bettering the sport at once. There was but little wind, and the sky remained overcast all morning, a few birds being in sight nearly all the time and serving to relieve the monotony. The newcomers obeyed the dulcet strains of the duck call splendidly, and alighted freely in the club ponds whenever given an opportunity by the anxious gunners below. . Rather small- turnouts were the rule on all the clubs, and not many got the limit, the best shots in many cases remaining away, thinking a trip a waste of time, but they missed a chance to hag fair strings. One of the most interesting features of the shoot was the flight of redheads. These big, blocky birds were in far greater force than usual, all the clubs killing some of them, and nearly every gunner getting a chance for a double. About thirty were reported in the various bags. Their running mates, the canvs- backs and bluebills, did not put in an appearance, and are not due until cold weather, if .they come at all. The latest arrivals are nearly all widgeon, and it seems as if the vanguard of the November fowl are here, weeks before their time, and just when the club hunters are beginning to need them for sporting material. Generally, the widgeon do not come down before the middle of November, only severe storms sending them here ahead of that time, and the main flight does not appear to have arrived as yet, but the Bal- lona clubmen had a good shoot on them, and prob- ably they will help out the present bags materially. As a rule, the migrating wildfowl come Saturday and into the country at night, but those Sunday ar- rived about noon and could be recognized instantly as travelers, coming down to the ponds from a great altitude, and leaving their wedge formation. Very few sprig were noticed in the flocks. No spoonbills were seen, but they will not be far behind, the duck hunters believe. Big droves of green-winged teal, mostly rather wild, also made their appearance. Not many mallards were seen. The duck represen- tation in numbers is about the same as it has been, but t\e hunters believe some of the birds which were here from the first, left and were replaced by others whic'i came in on the rain. T « Bolsa Chica Gun Club had a very poor shoot, !y getting the limit, although seven guns tried best. J. V. G. Posey, William Bayly, Isaac Milbank, T. E. Gibbon, F. J. Fay, Gen. M. H. Sher- man and E. R. Hull bagged twenty or less, Bayly having the best luck of any. The birds were teal and sprig. John M. Larronde was high gun on the Lomita with nineteen, including one redhead. Michael F. Ames- toy had ten, but did not enter his blind until 10 o'clock, coming out in the morning. Fred A. Hines killed a dozen, including two redheads. Ross T. Hick- cox got eighteen, with two redheads and a goose on his string. Joseph P. Amestoy got fifteen. Earl Mueller accounted for fourteen, with a pair of red- heads. Dr. G. W. Lasher, Austin Martin, Harry L. Martin and Tony Neubel, a guest, were contented with small messes. On the Chico Land and Water Company's grounds seven guns shot. Harry Graham, shooting his new sixteen for the first time, tied with Ed R. Maier for high honors, with 19. Joe Giola bagged 14. His brother. Ed Graham, got 7. H. B. Woodill, a guest, got 17. James Smith got the same number. Eugene Kock had ten less. The shooting was not up to the average of the marsh, but the birds were of the usual high class, mostly sprigs. Joe Giola and Harry Graham will be members of a quail hunting party, which will shoot up the country about Newhall. Duck bags on the Christopher ran from eleven to nineteen. Five redheads were killed by the club. Godfrey Fritz. Frank Pellissier, A. Foix, William Frick, J. A. Crook, A. W. Eager and H. C. Dillon were present The usual Saturday squad, Dr. Schiffman, Dr. Steen, and the rest of the medical fraternity held forth upon the Blue Wing with their usual splendid results, bagging some limits. F. E. Robinson got the limii on the Westminster, including one mallard. C. C. Carpenter killed 16, Stoddard Jess 20, and George Jess 16. Marshall Stimson picked up 29. Karl Klokke bagged 18, J. A. Graves 19, and Walter Leeds, with a bad blind, got a dozen. On the Golden West, A. J. Hoffman, with 25, was high; his brother got 20, and Myers a dozen. One redhead was killed. Messrs. Anderson and Wright had a good shoot on the Los Patos grounds, getting about 20 each. Owing to the absence of Gen. Last and other mem- bers quail hunting, there was no shooting on the Green Wing Land and Water Company. The ducks had one haven of refuge left them in the general cannonade. Since the law opened upon them the marlins and other large snipe have been conspicuous by their absence. The keepers say ponds were thickly popu- lated with them the day before the opening. Last Wednesday they were scarce, and the few seen were wilder than the sprigs. A few jacksnipe are here, and clubmen are antici- pating a little sport with them later on. Many big yellow-leg snipe occasionally fly by the blinds. The usual Saturday brigade was busy on the Olympic marsh. The Green Wing's not shooting in- terfered somewhat with the Olympic sport, as many birds settled on the unoccupied ponds, only a few hundred yards away, across the road. At the Canvasback, E. L. Hedderly got 25, includ- ing one redhead; D. L. Burke Shot IS, mostly sprigs, and George S. Hupp also bagged a pair of redheads and a dozen sprigs. Five members shot at the Sunset and three of them, George H. Recter, Dr. Stiverey and A. T. Jergins, got the limit. Rudolf Mausard and B. V. Collins each killed twenty birds. A report from Willows states that sportsmen are busily engaged in arranging for the winter's sport of killing geese over live decoys. Geese have been flock- ing into Glenn county by the thousands recently and it will be but a short time until the fun will begin. Sportsmen from all over the United States visit Wil- lows each season and participate in this fun. Glenn i<: known as the "Goose County." H. H. Dunning. W. F. Kelly, Geo. D. Lashmutt and Oscar Davis, hunters of Marysville, made a rec- ord at the Graves preserve on Butte Slough last Saturday, when they brought down with their shot- guns 160 geese, besides the limit on wild ducks. Their Marysville and Yuba City friends had wild game gratis for their dinners for several days. o Four members of the California Anglers' Associa- tion placed last Monday 35,000 trout fry in Sonoma Creek, between Glen Ellen and Los Guillecos. The work of planting the young trout, from IY2 to 3 inches in length, was done by Geo. H. Wentworth, San Wells, J. Pincus and Joe Myers. A number of striped bass have been^ taken re- cently in San Antone Slough. On the 20th inst Harry Merriweather of Oakland landed a 30-pound fish. Last Sunday Jas. S. Turner caught a 10-pound fish. On the same day a number of bass were caught at Wingo, a station on the Glen Ellen branch of the railroad. The largest was a 20-pounder landed by Chas. Cutter. Jackson's Napa Soda is the best hot weather drink. [Saturday, November 2, 1907. AT THE TRAPS. The Arizona Sportsmen's Association fifteenth an- nual blue-rock tournament came off at Douglas, Ariz., Octooer 11th, 12th and 13th. This shoot is the an- nual attraction for the sportsmen of that section and is always attended by a representation of shooters from Southern California, New Mexico and Texas. An average of thirty-nine shooters lined up before the bulkheads and kept things going in lively fashion. The home boys did everything possible to make the visiting shooters enjoy themselves, and are to be commended for their hospitably successful efforts. High mateur average was won by J. G. Naquin, 377 out of 395. Fred B. Mills was second with 372. The "pro" high average was shot by E. Holling of San Francisco, who broke 3S1 out of 395. D. W. King Jr. was second. Holling broke the Coast rec- ord with a run of 166 straight. On the third day Gottleib got in a run of 107 straight. The score sheets show some pretty good shooting throughout. The Copper Queen trophy, event No. 3, first day, was finally won by W. J. Rand of El Paso, who was tied by Bulwer, Hitt and Joe Brown, with 25 each. Reed and King also scored straight. The Individual Championship, event No. 3, second day, 50 targets, was won by W. H. Reno of Douglas, who broke 49. This was tied by E. Holling. The McVeigh Handicap medal, event No. 7, third day, 25 targets, was won by Chris Raithel of Dem- ing, who broke 20 straight. Mills, Rand and W. H. Reno also broke straight, but lost on the shoot-off. Dick Reed also broke straight. The two high amateur averages the first day were; F. B. Mills, 149 out of 155; J. G. Naquin and H. Meyer, 147. For the second day: Naquin, 97 out of 100; Chris Raithel, 93. For the third day: Fred B. Mills and Naquin, 133 out of 140; Chris Bulwer, 132. The professional two high averages each day were: First dav, 155 targets— D. W. King Jr., 149; Harry Hoyt, 147. Second day, 100 targets— E. Holling, 99; King. 97. Third day, 140 targets — Chris Gottleib 137; Holling, 131. The team events did not count in general average. On the first day, the Gwynn three-man trophy race, event No. 8, 30 targets per man, had seven teams in the race. Douglas team No. 1 won the trophy with 86 out of 90— Kirkland 27, W. H. Reno 30, Geo. Brown 29. The other scores were: Tucson team No. 1, 81— J. Steigler 29, Geo. Julian 26, H. Smith 26. Doug- las team No. 2, 79— F. S. Douglas 28, Geo. Lanhan 25, H. N. Reno 26. Deming team, 79— Chris. Raithel 29, W. F. Cobb 29, H. Meyer 21. Tucson team No. 2, 74— Chas. Weber 27, W. D. Purcell 25, J. Ronstadt 22. Profession team No. 1, 86— Tom Marshall 30, Dick Reed 28, D. W. King 28. Professional team No. 2, 82— E. Holling 30, H. Hoyt 23, Gottleib 29. The team shoots on the second day was the As- sociation Diamond medal, four-man team, event No. 6, 50 targets per man. The Deming and Douglas teams tied with 173 each out of 200. Douglas won on the shoot-off, 25 targets per man, 82 out of 100. The scores were: Deming, 173— Raithel 48, Cobb 44, Young 39, Meyer 42. Douglas, 173— H. N. Reno 41, Brown 45, W. H. Reno 42, Lanhan 45. El Paso, 151— Rand 46, Bulwer 38, Hitt 38, Penebaker 29. Tucson, 150— Purcell 38, Smith 38, Steigler 38, Julian 36. The team shoot on the third day, event No. 8, two- man team, for shooters under 85 per cent, 25 tar- gets per man, was won by the Douglas team, after shooting off a tie with Tucson No. 1, 38 to 35. The scores were: Douglas— H. N. Reno 20, Kirkland 20— 40. Tucson No. 1 — Ronstadt 19. Weber 21. Tucson No. 2 — Purcell 21, Julian 17. The averages of the shooters who shot through the tournament, a total of 395 targets, are given be- low. For the first day 155 targets counted on aver- age— events No. 5, 25 targets (Copper Queen trophy), and No. 8, 30 targets (Gwynn team trophy) did not count. On the second day, event No. 3, 50 targets (Individual Championship), and event No. 6, 50 tar- gets (Team Championship), did not count, 100 tar- gets counted on average. The third day, 140 tar- gets, event No. 7, 25 targets (McVeigh medal), and event No. 8, 25 targets (Two-man team), do not count; Amateur averages— J. G. Naquin 377, F. B. Mills 372, Chris Raithel 369, W. J. Rand 369, W. F. Cobb 365, Chris Bulwer 364, W. H. Reno 361, H. Meyer 358, L. C. Young 348, J. Steigler 345, Geo. Lanhan 342, Joe Brown 340, F. S. Douglas 338, G. L. Hitt 337, Chas. Van Valkenburg 336, C. Weber 335, W. B. Purcell 332, H. N. Reno 330, Geo. Julian 328, W. H. Kirkland 326, J. Ronstadt 292. Professional averages — E. Holling 381, D. W. King Jr. 372, Chris Gottleib 370, T. A. Marshall 350, Dick Reed 348, H. I. Hoyt 347, H. Justins 344. Arizona Sportsmen's Association, fifteenth annual blue-rock tournament, Douglas, Arizona, Friday, Octo- ber 11, 1907 — Events— 123456789 10 Targets— 15 20 20 20 2:5 20 20 30 20 20—155 T A Marshall.. 13 17 20 20 24 18 19 30 18 17—142 Dick Reed 13 18 17 16 25 15 18 28 18 19—134 D W. King Jr.. 14 19 19 20 25 20 19 28 20 18—149 Chris Gottleib .12 20 17 19 24 19 20 29 IS 19—144 H Justins 12 15 20 19 24 18 19 26 19 16—138 E Holling 15 19 19 20 23 20 18 30 20 20—151 H Hoyt 14 20 19 20 24 18 18 23 19 19—147 W B. Purcell.. 13 19 16 13 22 17 18 25 15 19—130 C Weber 12 18 16 17 23 18 20 27 19 19—139 J. Ronstadt ....13 16 18 13 21 15 15 22 19 14—123 Saturday, November 2, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 Harry Smith .11 19 L9 18 22 18 17 26 17 17—136 Geo. Martin . .10 12 .5 15 24 17 13 .. 10 16—108 J. Steigler . . . 11 18 17 17 22 20 16 29 17 18—134 Geo. Julian . . .14 19 .5 17 23 18 18 26 14 14—129 J. G. Naquin .12 19 !0 20 24 18 20 .. 20 18—147 Chris Raithel .13 16 L9 20 23 18 20 29 20 20—146 W. F. Cobb . . .15 19 .8 20 24 17 18 29 19 19—145 L. C. Young . .12 19 .8 18 23 20 19 18 19—143 H. Meyer .... .14 20 19 20 21 19 9 21 18 IS— 147 Van Valkenburg ..14 15 19 12 23 17 16 .. 18 18—129 W. H. Kirkland.13 18 .8 18 24 14 18 27 11 18—128 J. Suits .13 15 .5 16 23 15 14 .. 16 15—119 F. B. Mills . . . 14 20 .9 2C 19 IS .. 20 19—149 H. B. Rice . . . 14 ■15 L4 .. . . — C. W. Parsons . 8 13 .5 13 14 2 . . — H. N. Reno . . .10 20 .5 17 19 19 15 26 16 20—132 F. S. Douglas. .14 14 19 16 19 17 L5 2S 19 17—131 Joe Brown . . . 14 16 .9 17 25 17 .8 2! 18 20—139 W. H. Reno . .13 19 19 20 24 16 19 30 19 18—143 Geo. Lanhan . .12 18 IS IS 24 16 20 25 18 18—138 W. J. Rand . .14 19 L7 1! 25 18 L8 28 19 19—143 Chris Bulwer .14 18 20 18 25 17 L9 28 19 19—144 W. H. Shelton .10 11 16 15 23 15 .4 .. 18 IS— 117 G. L. Hitt 15 19 19 20 25 18 L7 26 17 17—142 E. S. Penebake -.11 16 .4 18 23 18 .8 .. 19 17—126 W. B. Moore . ..1( 16 13 11 .. 14 13 4— L. J. Dunagan . 9 13 13 17 15 11 L6 .. 17 13—104 Ed Connor . . . 19 7 . . — Fred Weilding. 14 16 14 ■ ■ — Second day. Saturday October 12 190 7— Events — 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Targets — 20 20 50 20 20 50 26 Marshall .... IS 15 47 16 IS 15—82 Reed 18 18 42 18 14 18—86 King 19 20 42 20 19 19—97 Gottleib .19 18 45 19 16 17—89 Justins 17 19 47 17 19 16— SS Holling 20 20 49 20 19 20—99 Hoyt 17 16 46 17 17 IS— 85 Purcell ...... 17 19 46 17 17 38 14—84 Weber 19 16 41 18 14 11—78 Ronstadt .... 16 14 13 15 13—71 Smith .17 20 38 13 17 38 15—82 Geo. Martin . . 16 15 30 16 10 . . — Steigler .... .17 17 42 20 18 38 15—87 Julian 16 18 17 15 36 17—83 Naquin .20 20 47 19 IS 20—97 Raithel .18 19 47 20 17 48 19—93 Cobb 17 18 46 19 IS 44 17—89 Young 17 16 40 15 IS 39 18—84 Meyer 18 19 42 16 17 42 16—86 Van Valkenburg . . .14 IS 47 17 16 16—81 Kirkland .... .17 16 40 IS 13 14—78 Dunagan .... 12 13 29 . . — Mills .17 19 19 18 17—90 12 8 11 14 13—58 Parsons .12 11 . . — H. N. Reno . . 19 19 43 16 16 41 16—86 Douglas 17 16 44 16 17 15—81 Brown 19 17 43 19 IS 45 16—89 W. H. Reno . . 17 15 49 19 20 42 19—90 Lanhan .19 18 44 17 14 45 15—83 Rand 20 18 47 20 19 46 19—96 Bulwer ..18 18 47 17 18 38 17—88 Shelton ..15 14 42 13 11 11—64 Hitt 18 15 35 16 17 38 12—78 Penebaker .... ..16 15 30 13 11 29 13—68 5 11 14— Connor 14 11 11— 11— Third day, Sunday, October 13 , 1907— Events — 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 S Targets — 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 25 Marshall 17 18 19 18 19 19 16 24—126 Heed 17 18 18 19 18 18 20 23—128 King 19 19 16 19 18 17 18 22—126 Gottleib 20 20 20 20 20 18 19 25—137 Justins 17 17 19 17 14 16 18 23—118 Holling .19 20 18 19 20 18 17 25—131 Hoyt .17 18 20 18 15 IS 9 14—115 Purcell .17 17 17 13 19 16 19 25—118 Weber 19 20 16 14 16 16 17 25—118 Ronstadt . . .17 13 13 17 16 12 10 ..— 98 Smith .16 14 13 16 16 . . — Mills .19 20 18 19 17 20 20 . .—133 Steigler .16 18 18 19 17 18 18 25—124 Julian .18 14 16 16 18 17 17 25—116 Naquin .20 17 19 20 19 19 19 24—133 Raithel .16 18 20 19 19 IS 20 25—130 Cobb .16 20 20 20- 18 18 19 25—131 Young 17 15 14 18 19 19 19 25—121 Meyers .17 19 19 17 18 16 19 . .—125 Van Valkenburg 17 18 18 17 19 19 18 20—126 Rand .17 18 19 20 17 19 20 25—130 Bulwer .18 19 20 19 19 IS 19 24—132 Martin .16 12 15 15 . . — Hitt .19 15 18 18 17 14 16 25—117 21— Kirkland ... . .17 19 15 17 14 20 18 22—120 Dunagan . . .12 14 15 12 13 13 16 22— 95 Weilding . . . . 9 14 15 11 10 8 . . — Suits 15 15 13 15 16 14 16 25—104 11 12 11 13 13 12 7 16— 79 H. N. Reno . . . .18 15 14" 18 15 16 16 22—112 Douglas .18 18 15 20 18 18 19 25—126 brown .14 18 17 16 16 16 15 25—112 W. H. Reno .. .19 17 20 16 18 IS 20 24—128 Lanhan .15 17 19 17 20 14 19 25—121 Parsons 15 11 — W. H. Shelton . 18 18 18 19 IS 13 20— W. J. Eddleman 14 13 . . — 11 15 16— DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Los Angeles dates for the Southwestern Kennel Club's show are February 19-22, four days. Mr. Arthur Letts is president of the club. On the bench show committee, who will manage this show, are: Jaro Von Schmidt, Kingsley Stevens, Kenneth Preuss, Dr. L. W. Young, C. T. Torrey, Rich- ard Halsted, W. K. Peasley, Ernest Kennedy, R. T. Cochran, Huron Rock, Paul Piepers, P. N. Nissen, with G. F. Herr as chairman. Mr. J. H. Pearman has been selected as superintendent and secretary of the show. All communications should be ad- dressed to him to 2423 Budlong avenue. An unusual number of handsome trophies will be offered by the club, besides those contributed by admirers of "man's best friend." This show, being held in the height of the tourist season, is expected to attract a number of Eastern dogs that will be brought West by their owners to winter in Southern California. The question of judges has not yet been settled by the committee, but it is expected that Eastern men will officiate. Pasadena will start the spring show circuit with a two days' show, February 14th and 15th, a week before Los Angeles. age, with 372 out of 400, using Du Pont smokeless. At Columbus, Ohio, on October 2n and 3d, Mr. R. O. Heikes and Mr. J. R. Taylor won first and second general averages with 387 and 383 respec- tively out. of 400, using Du Pont smokeless. Lon Fisher and W. A. Fishington tied for first amateur average with 386 out of 400. F. M. Edwards and F. E. Foltz tied for second amateur average with 366 out of 400. Mr. L. M. Bottenfield won third amateur average with 364 out of 400. At Dover, Del., on October 3d, Mr. L. S. German and J. M. Hawkins won first and second general averages with 163 and 167 respectively out of ISO. Mr. A. B. Richardson won first amateur average with 186, Mr. W. M. Foord second amateur average with 174 and Mr. J. A. McKelvey third amateur average with 165. All of these gentlemen used Du Pont smokeless. An interesting feature of the Western Handicap tournament at Denver, Colo., August 20th to 23d, and of the Pacific Coast Handicap tournament at Spokane. Wash., September 10th to 12th, was the excellent and consistent shooting of Mr. Fred Gilbert, who was in the Preliminary and the Western Handicap at Denver and in the Preliminary and Pacific Coast Handicap at Spokane placed on the 21-yard mark. In the Preliminary at Denver he broke 93 out of 100, and at the Pacific Coast Handicap 94 out of 100. In GLEN TANA COLLIE KENNELS' PARBOLD PREMIER. Mr. Huron Rock of Santa Barbara offers this week three choice English setter puppies, two dogs and a bitch. They are by a litter sister of Ch. Sue Glad- stone by Ch. Stylish Sergeant. Mr. Rock has been shooting over Santa Barbara, Sue and Del Rey every day this season. Del Rey will run in the Bakersfield trials next January. both the Handicap events at Spokane he broke 91 out of 100. This not only speaks volumes for Mr. Gilbert's skill, but also speaks volumes for the excellence and regularity of the powder which he used, namely Du Pont smokeless. Mr. Henry Jarnett's Cocker bitch Mollie was served by D. P. Cresswell's Ch. Mepals Saxon, last week. Saxon also served W. H. Dennis' Twinkle on October 30th. Foxhound pups, well bred and promising, offered for sale in an ad. on page 12. are Mr. E. M. Oldham has been engaged to judge all breeds at the Frisco show next spring. Remington Autoloading Rifles. The Remington Arms Company is in receipt of an interesting letter from Steve Elkins, one of the famous Colorado bear and mountain lion hunters, who has made a great name for himself in that sec- tion. Mr. Elkins writes: "Would say regarding the autoloading rifle, I like it very much and am sure it will lead all other rifles for big game. It is very accurate, has wonderful killing power and the action is perfect. A one-day show at Del Monte, for Sunday, Decem- ber 1st, is being arranged for and will probably be a fixture. There has been some comment in the kennel press, from time to time, on "type" and the import- ance of sticking to type in the judging ring. This was exemplified at the recent Stockton show. Type was followed closely in many breeds, but the in- consistency of the matter was that the "type" fol- lowed was suspiciously, in several instances, sickly looking and weedy. Of course, the proper medical ( ?) advice was on tap and the dog remedies, that is the only ones that were effective, could be found in any drug store. TRADE NOTES. With Dupont Smokeless. At Waynesburg, Ohio, on September 19th, first average was won by Mr. J. R. Taylor, who broke the entire program straight, a total of 180 targets, using Du Pont smokeless. Second average was won by Mr. L. J. Squier, who broke 173 out of 180, using Du Pont smokeless. At Rising Sun, Md., on October 1st, Mr. W. W. Foord of Wilmington, Del., won first amateur aver- Convincing Testimonials. Going to buy a new shotgun this season? If so, write the Ithaca Gun Co. If you want a cheap gun or if you want a costly one this concern can supply your wants, for it makes fine guns for everybody at every price, ranging from a small minimum to three hundred dollars, and all are guaranteed right down to the smallest screw. — From Recreation. An old sportsman one day while out for birds found many signs of deer, and put a buck-shot shell in his 7-pound, 28-inch 12-gauge Ithaca and soon dropped a large deer at 80 yards. His astonishment did not cease when he found he could duplicate the shot, and now he considers his little Ithaca among the great deer getters. — H. W. Harmon, Effingham, N. H., in National Sportsman. Though a gun crank, unfortunately I am not able to buy an expensive gun, so ordered an Ithaca 1 spe- cial hammerless, with nitro-proved barrels, for target use. The finish, balance and shooting qualities of the gun surprised me. The new concealed cross bolt, added to the old under fastening, makes a doubly secure fastening. — E. B. M., from Recreation. "Recapper" is a "crank," hard to please in his ideas of how a gun should look, but you ha met his ideas with the little 20-bore. — Yardvll Thos. C. Abbott (Recapper). 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 2, 1907. Fred Mast Successor to Zlbbell & Son THE AVENUE STABLE. 672-680 11th Ave., one blook north, of Ohutes. 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 sal* PETER SAXE & SON. 613 32d street. Oakland, Cai., Importers. Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. AH varie- ties Cattle, Horses. Sheep. Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence so Hcited. W. HIGGINBOTTOM LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEER Office With E. Stewart & Co., 297 Valencia St., S. P. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno, Cal. Write for Terms and Dates. JACK FOR SALE. Weighs 1,000 pounds; is well turned, good looker and without blemish. Is a prompt worker. Apply to S. B. WEIGHT, Santa Rosa, 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 Mateo. GOOD ONES FOB SALE. A number of good mares, geldings, colts and fillies by such sires as McKin- ney, Searchlight, Lecco, James Madison, Daedalion, Morengo King and Bonnie McKinney. Good individuals, all kind and gentle. For further information and to see the horses apply to H. BUSING, Bace Track, Alameda, Cal. WANTED SET OF GOODWIN'S TURF GUIDES. Address Post Office Box 569, Victoria, British. Columbia. FOR SALE. Registered Fercherons. Mare Dorathy 40873, foaled May, 1900, $800. Mare Inez 40874, foaled June, 1903, $500. Both bred to Nogent 41331 (48917). Bay colt Pierre 51134, foaled May, 1906, dam Dorathy 40873, sire Nogent 41331 (48917), $400. All broken to harness. If all taken by one person, $1,500. Can be seen near Lakeport, Lake Co., Cal. WM. B. COL- LIER, 312 Eighth St., S. F., Cal. STALLION COLTS WANTED. Two yearlings or two-year-olds. Must be well bred and good individuals. Ad- dress giving price, breeding and particu- lars. ANDREWS, care Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. STALLION CARDS Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGREES TABULATED Giving Performances of the get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. \Jv3t Enougkj | and just as they want it. The right way to , | salt animals is to let them help themselves. Compressed Pure-Salt Bricks I lnoarPatentFeederB.Bupplrreflneddalrysalt. 1 I They mean animal thrift. They cost but little, f Convenient for you and your I animals suffer no neglect. Aek I your dealer and write U3 for I booklet. ' Belmont Stable Supply Co. I | Patentees, Mfri. f FOR SALE Irish Terrier Bitch Puppies, ten weeks' old, and ready to ship. The right sort and will breed to type — Ch. Colin, Ch. Breda Mixer, Roche Tartar crosses. Any purchaser not satisfied, money will be refunded. Will ship to known fanciers on approval. Price, $1.5. Belfast Erin, A.. K. C. S. B. No. 104113, seventeen months' old, now nursing1 a litter of five. Good head, ears, bone, coat not red, just wheaten, grows pretty full, but not kinky, and fairly hard. By a son of Ch. Colin, out of a Borthwick Star bitch. I have bought some that have done quite a bit of winning that were not near as good, best of all, she is an ideal brood bitch. Price, F. O. B., Goldfield, $25. English. Bulldog" Puppies, one dog and two bitches, eleven weeks' old, by King Thud ex Belfast Cricket. Dog, $50; bitches, $35 and $25, all are brindles and look like making good. W. BAILAKTYNE, Drawer 111, Goldfield, Nev. FOX BOUND PUPS FOB SALE. _,. Five months' old, thoroughbreds,, very classy. If not satisfactory when pur- chased the money refunded. Price, $25 per pair. J. C. COVET, R. F. D. No, 3, Box 30, Modesto, Cal. FOB SALE. English Setter Pups. Dam Santa Barbara, sire Champion Stylish Ser- geant. Guaranteed to win on bench or in the field. Dogs, $20; bitch, $25; only three for sale, two dogs, one bitch. Pedigree supplied. Address HURON BOCK, Santa Barbara, Cal. Oregon's Famous CHINA PHEASANTS. For game or ornamental purposes now ready for Fall delivery in any quantity. Also Golden and English Pheasants, Quail, etc. Write at once for prices. SIMPSON'S PHEASANT FARM, Box K, Corvallis, Oregon. BUBBEBOID ROOFING Weather Proof, Acid Proof, Fire Re- sisting. EONESTELL, RICHARDSON & CO., 473-485 Sixth St., San Francisco, CaL MARVIN WILKES 2:12% FOR SALE. Six years old, absolutely sound, large, handsome, fine disposition, game trotter and one of the best bred stallions on this Coast. Has already shown he will make a great sire. This year he trotted the fourth heat over the Woodland track in 2:11 during the races, the fifth heat in 2:09^, last half in 1:04, last quarter in 31 seconds. He could have trotted in company that day in 2:08. In good hands he will trot in 2:06 or 2:07. Marvin Wilkes was sired by Don Mar- vin 7927 (2:22^). First dam Nora S. (public trial 2:17), by Sable Wilkes 2:18. Second dam Gracie by Nutwood 600. Third dam Gracie 2:37& by Jack Hayes (thoroughbred). Fourth dam Princess by Williamson's Belmont. I am compelled to sell this good horse on account of ill health. For particu- lars address W. MASTIN, 1016 19th St., Sacramento, Cal. Free Veterinary Book Be your own horse doctor. Book enables you to cure all the common ailments, curb, splint, spavin, lameness, etc, Prepared by the makers of Tuttle's Elixir The world's greatest horse *$ remedy. §>1U0 reward for failure to Cure above diseases where cure is possible. Write for the book. Postage 2c. TUTTLE'S ELIXIR CO.. 52 Beverly St., Boston, Mass. Los Angelos, W. A. Shaw. Mgr., 1921 ftew England Av. Beware cj all blisters; only temporary relief, if any. „Q GOPA/84 . 5 CO CAPSULES FRANCIS R. HITCHCOCK, HARRY PAYNE WHITNEY, President. Vice-President. ANDBEW MILLER. Secretary and Treasurer. The Saratoga Racing Association FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE BREED OF HORSES. Office: The Windsor Arcade, Forty-sixth St. and Fifth Ave., New York City. RACE COURSE: SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. STAKES FOR 1909 and 1910 Entries to Close Monday, November 11, 1907 THE SPINAWAY (for Fillies) $10,000 For Foals of 1907 Run in 1909 THE HOPEFUL (Estimated) - - Produce of Mares Covered in 1907 $30,000 Run in 1910 Breeders Should Note This Stake TO BE RUN FOR IN 1909 THE SPINAWAY of $10,000 For Fillies Two Years Old, Foals of 1907 — By subscription of $5 each, the only forfeit if struck out by November 2nd, 190S. If left in after November 2nd, 1908, a further subscription of $45 each; and if left in after May 1st, 1909, a farther subscription of $50 each. Starters to pay $150 additional. The Saratago Association to guarantee the gross value of the race to be $10,000, of which the second horse shall receive $1000 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 $5000 to carry 3 pounds extra; of two of $5000 or one of $7,500, 6 pounds extra. Non-winners of $2500 allowed 4 pounds; of $1000 7 pounds. By filing with the Saratoga Association before November 1st, 1908, an accepted transfer of the engagement in this Stake, the Nominator will be released from further- liability. Five and a Half 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 subscriber, 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 the Stewards, and without notice, the entries of any person, or the transfer of any entry, may be refused." Breeders Should Note This Stake THE HOPEFUL for 1910 Estimated Value $30,000 By subscription of $10 each, for the produce of mares covered in 1907, the only forfiet if struck out by November 1st, 1909. If left in after November 1st, 1909. a further subscription of $50 each; and if left in after May 2nd, 1910, a further subscription of $100 each. Starters to pay $250 addi- tional. The Saratoga Association to add $5000. The second horse to receive $2000, the third horse $1000, and the owner at time of entry of the mare producing the winner $1000 out of the Stakes. Colts, 122 pounds; fillies and geldings, 119 pounds. Winners of two races of $3000, or one of $5000, to carry 3 pounds extra; of two of $5,000 or one of $9000, 8 pounds extra. Horses not having won $2500 allowed 4 pounds; of $1000, 7 pounds. If a mare in this Stake drops her foal before the 1st of January, 190S, 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, 1909, an accepted trans- fer 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. ANDREW MILLER, Secretary and Treasurer, Windsor Arcade, 571 Fifth Ave., New York. CHARLES DERBY PACER FOF SALE. Brown gelding, foaled April 20, 1903; 15.2 hands, perfectly sound and in the best of condition. He is now in train- ing in Jack Phippen's string at Pleas- anton. Has had six months' work. Stepped a mile in 2:18, half-mile in 1:06, quarter-mile in 32^ seconds. Is a matinee horse right now and a won- derful racing prospect. Mr. Phippen thinks he can drive him in 2:14 or 2:15 at any time if called upon. Horse can be seen at any time. His regular work- out days are Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Pleasanton track. This horse was bred at the Oakwood Park Stock Farm. Sire, Charles Derby 4907. First dam Algerdetta (dam of Thorn- way 2:05^-; Allandora 2:17% and Sable Steinway 2:23^), by Allandorf 7462. Second dam King Girl by Mambrino King 1279. Third dam Leah by Wilson's Blue Bull 75. Fourth dam by Tom Hal. S. M. VANDERVOORT, Owner, Box S93, Palo Alto , Cal. BROODMARES WANTED. Three well bred broodmares in foal to good stallions. State price, breeding and all particulars. Address ANDREWS, Care Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. AB.SO RBINE Removes Bursal TCnlarsrements. Thickened Tissuts, Infiltrated Parts, and any Puff orSwellins, Cures Lameness, Allays Paiu without laying the horse up. Does not blister, stain or remove Hie hair. g2.W) a bottle, delivered. Pamphlet 1-C free. ATISORBIXE. JR., for mankind, S1.00 bottle. Cures Synovitis, Wecpnuj Sinew, Strains, Gouty or Rheumatic Deposits, reduces Varicose Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele. Allays pain. Book free. Genuine nifcl. only "by W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield, Mass. 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I have isert it in hundreds of cases with best results, Itisrcr- iccllyaafofi.r the m.-st inexperienced pcipon to use This Stliolni-ifcFthn-o.inii; ostiil.lishmcnt oE tn-tt inE lu.rscs in ■ theworld. nnduse your blister often.— TV. II. K.'.V UlrVD, JFrop. Belmont 1'ark Stock Form, Belmont Pork, Mont I USED TO TRATts! STTCCTCSSFTJLT.Y. Ihaveused GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM for ten I years ; have been very successful in curing ciirh, ringbone, I capped hock and knee, bad ankles, rheumatism, and al- I most every cause of lameness in horses Have a stable of I forty head, mostly track and speedway horses, and cat- I tainly can recommend it.— ('. C. CRAMElt, Training I ! Btables. 990 Jennings Street, New York City. Sole Agents for* the United States and Canada, The Lawrence-Williams Go. TORONTO. ONT. CLEVELAND, OHIO. 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., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Hamilton RiS» n ■ O. A. BREMER-LEWIS CO. Sporting Goods, Fismng Tackle, Guns,, Rifles, Re- volvers. Rifle and Shot- gun Stocks a Spe- cialty. Ammunition. 3^"" huntfr" "?==^^s^s;T^Z; ";- " 140 VAN NESS AVENUE, Gunsmiths. Lockshiths. Hardware. Shotgun and Rifle Cartridges Loaded to Order. Telephone, Market 2365. Near Hayes Street TOM DILLON -Agent for — John B. Stetson's Hats Orders filled by mail. Van Ness Ave. & McAllister St., San Prancisco. IMPORTED HACKHEY STALLIONS At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER, West Orange, N. J. John Barduhn, formerly of the Thurlow Block John Kavanagh, formerly of the Palace Hotel Kavanagh & Barduhn Merchant Tailors 1124 Golden Gate Avenue, Between Buchanan and Webster Sts., San Francisco, Gal. BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers in PAPER 1400-1450 4th St., San Francisco, Cal. Blake, Moffitt & Towne, Los Angeles. Blake, McFall & Co., Portland. Oregon. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. San Francisco, Cal., Oct. 12, 1907. The H. D. Cowles Co., otherwise known as the Cowles-Payne Co., a partnership, is this day dissolved. I will not be re- sponsible for any debts contracted from this date on account of the above named partnership. C. S. PAYNE. JERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. New California Jockey Club The California Futurity With $5000 Added To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1910 $10 each for mares covered in 1907; $25 each for the produce of such mares unless struck out by struck out by August 15th, 1910; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; nator of the dam of the winner ; 10 per cent to the nominator of the dam of second horse and 5 per cent third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry 4 pounds extra; of three or one winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won four races, 6 pounds; maidens, 9 If a mare nominated drops her foal before the 1st day of January, 1908, or if she has a dead or entry of such mare is void. By filing prior to December 1st, 1909, with the New California Jockey Club with its engagement in this event accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be engagement of the produce. December 1st, 1909; $50 each unless 15 per cent of the stakes to the nomi- to the nominator of the dam of the of $7,000 value, 7* pounds extra ; non- pounds. more than one foal, or is barren, the an accepted transfer of the produce, released from any liability as to the SIX FURLONGS. To Close December 31st, 1907 PERCY W. TREAT, Secretary THOS. H. WILLIAMS, President 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [ Saturday, November 2, 1907. 381 ex 400 372 ex 400 124 ex 125 At Cedar Bluffs, Iowa, September 25-26, High Professional and High General Averages won by Wm. Veach. At Cincinnati, Ohio, September 23-24, High Professional and High General Averages won by H. D. Freeman. At Lexington, Ky., September 2, made by Wool folk Henderson, winning High General Average, and smashing all records for the Lexington grounds. THIS GREAT WORK DONE WITH . . . PETERS -:■ SHELLS . . . THE KIND THAT WILL HELP ANY MAN IMPROVE HIS SCORE. ======= THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY ~ NEW YORK: 98 Chambers St. T. H. Keller, Mgr. CINCINNATI, OHIO. NEW ORLEANS: 321 Magazine St. J. W. Osborne, Mgr. The HUNTER ONE-TRIGGER WON THE GRAND AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. The contest was open to the world. Ask for our new Art Catalogue in colors. THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Fulton, N. Y. McMurray - McMurray McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, 531 Valercla St., San Francisco, Cal. | ?ales ^gent for California. McMurray - McMuiTay * * * * + * * * * Tents, * * * * * I* *&■ ****** *******I* <5"j**I**I**«**t* *»**«* *•* *** *J+*I+*!**I*+I*»I*-*I*+J**X« . I* *> »>*I* ■C**!*****?' ,»**I* ****I* ***»j»*l**l»'5» •*• fy-fy WE FOOL THE SUN The ROSS McMAHON Awning and Teni Co. * * * * # Hammocks, Awnings and Covers and Fishing Trips Camping Outfits for Hunting * 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. Phone Temporary 2030. * # •> ^m^^^^hJ«j^m.j.>.;^mJ^^^^^^^^m>^^«;^.j^*j.*>*>^4^.>^.^m.>*> . .;«i«5^.*>.3H5,»>*>'-" 'I**>'2 Four more in 2:15 have already been credited this season to "McKINNEY" 2:liy4 Making his wonderful list still more remarkable. When writing kindly menti ioV;h°sgjou?nai.The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. ANOTHER IKIEESTAIE AS- SOCIATION HANDICAP WON WITH PARKER GUN Tom Graham, with a score of 99 out of 100, shooting the PARKER GUN from the 19-yard mark, won the Western Handicap at Denver, August 21, 1907. and the second amateur average for the two days' shooting at Denver was won by Mr. H. R. Bonser, with the PARKER GUN, score of 387 out of 400. The Southern. Eastern and Western Handicaps have all been won by the PARKER GUN, and the greatest event of the season so far, the Professional Championship of the United States, was won by the PARKER GUN, and the second place in this same great event was won by the PARKER GUN. Send for Catalogue. PARKER BROS., N. Y. Sausroom^ ^ 3Q cheJry gt Meriden Conn 75 PER CENT OF ALL HORSE OWNERS AND TRAINERS. USE AND RECOMMEND Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy -SOLD BY- W. A Sayre Sacramento, Cal. R. T. Frasler. Pueblo, Colo J. G. Read & bro Ogden, Utah Jubinville & Nance Butte, Mont, A A Kraft Co Spokane, Wash. Thos. M. Henderson Seattle. Wash. C. Rodder Stockton, Cal Wm. E. Detels Pleasanton, Cal W. C. Topping San Diego, Cal Main- Winchester-Jepsen Co Los Angeles, Cal. H. Thornwaldson Fresno, Ca.1 Jno. McKerron San Francisco, Cal. Jos. McTigue San Francisco, Cal. Brydon Bros Los Angeles, Cal. Guaranteed tinder the Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 1319. JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison Street, Chicago !AIR CUSHION No lameness They fill viin a r al each step. Thai's what breaks concussion, dial's vhat preients slipping. That's *hal keep: the fed healthy. That's vhat cares lameness. PADS NoSEipping SEE THAT CUSHION? r>rder through yo=r horse-shoer Revere Rubber Co SOLF M— SUFACTURE- J Boston. San Francisco Order by "NAME" Saturday, November 2, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 «*i>W!jWfcifcWsisifcW>Wsisi>^jaiur»^ At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.! West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, California ltws*^«>iw#aiwiw«wi.i«wMti»>H GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS i TeZ'rZ 1883 511 Market St., San Francisco | General Watts 2:0954, World's Champion three-year-old stallion by "AXWOETHY" (3) 2:l5i/2 Ajid winner of American Horse Breeder Futurity. It pays to book to such a sire. men,1oW„rt'!"gjoki"j!Ll The Empire City Farms, Cuba N. Y. nree-Lsffgea times' are not curiosities by any means. The country is full of them. Trf 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 a^ments and put another sound leg under him by the use of Quinn's Ointment. lihj 'OiPINTjf. e tried end reliable. When a horse is cured with Quinn's Ointment he stays cured. Mr. E.F.Burke olSpnngtield, Mo., wriiesas follows: "I have been using Quinn's Ointment f orseveral years and have ef- fected many marvelous cnres; lc will go deeper and* cause less pain than any blister lever used. Thought ft my duty for the benefit of hordes to recommend your Ointment. lam never without it." Tbisis thepen«*ral veidictby all who give Quinn's Ointment a trial. For curbs, splints, spavin*. -.■. i n ■! r 1 1 (T- . and all bunches it is unequaled. Price SI per bottle at all druggists or st- ut by mail. Send for circulars, testimonials, && W. B. Eddy & Go., Whitehall, H. Y. 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 2, 1907. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots ON SAVINGS You may start an account in this Bank with any amount you wish over SI. 00. Send check, money order, express order or by registered letter and by re- turn mail you will receive your bank book. We pay 4 per cent interest and compound it twice a year— on June 30 and Decem- ber 31. Capital and Surplus Over 33.000,000. Total Assets Over $12,000,000. Send for Booklet "D." on Banking by Mail. CALIFORNIA SAFE DEPOSIT ANDTRUST COMPANY California ** Montgomery Sts, SAN FRANCISCO, California. % A feeling of Confidence comes to the Sportsman who slips U. M. C. Shells into his gun. A feeling of satisfaction follows as he flips out the empties and picks up his game. U. M. C. Smokeless Powder Shot Shells and your own good gun will insure good sport, for there is much game this year. Tell your dealer "U. M. C. only." THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., Bridgeport, Conn. Agency: - 7 313 Broadway, New York City. «■ WINCHESTER HIGH POWER BIG GAME RIFLES ■When you want to drive a ten-penny nail you don't use a tack hammer. For the same reason, when you set off to hunt grizzly, elk, mountain goat, or other big game generally shot at fairly long range, don't take a-medium or low-power rifle just because you happen to have one, but carry a long, strong-shooting rifle — one that hits a smashing knock-down blow. Such rifles are the Winchester Model 1886 .33 caliber and the Model 1895 .30 Army, .35 and .405 calibers, using high-power smokeless powder cartridges with metal-patched, soft-pointed bullets. The bullets used in these cartridges have a good-sized cross section, which gives them great killing power at the distance most big game is shot. The accuracy of these rifles and cartridges has been thoroughly established, and if you sight right the game is yours. Your dealer can show you these models. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., - NEW HAVEN, CONN. A. MULLER, Pacific Coast agent, 317-319 Howard St., San Francisco. Cau Look at these Victories for SELBY SHELLS Tournament held at San Francisco, February 22, 23 and 24, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Fresno, March 3 and 4, 1907 Besult General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, March 10, 1907 Besult General High Average Tournament held at Modesto, March 17, 1907 Besult General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, April 14, 1907 Besult General High Average Tournament held at Los Angeles. May 4 and. 5, 1907 Besult General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, May 10, 11 and 12, 1907 Besult-.-ProfesBional High Average Tournament held at Walla Walla, Wash,, May 16, 17 and 18, 1907 Besult General High Average Tournament held at Sacramento, May 24, 25 and 26, 1907 Besult General High Average Tournament held at Tacoma, Wash.., May 29, 30, 1907 Besult General High Average Tournament held at Gridley, CaL, June 15, 16, 1907 Besult General High Average Tournament held at Aberdeen, Wash, July 4, 5, 1907 Besult General High Average VOLUME LI. No. 19. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1907. Subscription — ?3.00 Per Year THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 9, 1907. PUBLIC SALE OF SHORT HORN CATTLE Thursday November 14, 1907 Sale to Begin Promptly at 12:30 P.M. T. B. Gibson and H. P. Eakle Jr. will sell at public auction 76 head of Short- Horns on the farm of Mrs. W. B. Gibson, one mile from Depot. This offering consists of 39 Bulls, including the pure "Scotch" Bull Saturn, 37 Cows and Heifers. In this offering is the get of Noble Knight, Saturn, Barrnp- ton Hero, Senator Lad and King Spicy. Everything will be offered in good breeding condition, and will prove useful to the buyer. Remember the date and come to the sale. Write for Catalogue, mentioning this paper. H. P. EAKLE Jr., T. B. GIBSON, Woodland, Cal. COL. GEO. P. BELLOWS, Maryville, Mo., Auctioneer. Howard-Short-Horns at Auction. AT NEWMAN, CAL. November 13th, 1907. November 13th, 1907. FOR OUR SECOND ANNUAL SALE WE HAVE LISTED: Bulls. 50 head of Cows and Heifers; 25 head of Yearling Your opportunity to get foundation females bred to Imported Straight Archer, the sire of International winners.. Sale will be held in Sales Pavilion, Newman, Cal. No postponement account of Weather. Ac- commodations, Russ House. For Catalogue Address GEO. P. BELLOWS, HOWARD CATTLE CO., Maryville, Mo., 641 Mission St., Auctioneer. San Francisco. $7,250 Guaranteed Only $2 to Nominate Mare $7,250 Guaranteed Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 8 TO BE GIVEN BY THE Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1907 to Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old Entries to Close Monday, December 2d, 1907 $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners, and $450 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 Three- 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 Winner of Three- Year-Old 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-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 Winner of Three-Year-Old Pace when Mare was bred. $250 IN SPECIAL PRIZES FOR STALLION OWNERS Given to Owners of Stallions standing highest in number of Mares nominated in this Stake that were bred to their respective horses, divided as follows: 1st Prize $100 4th Prize $25 2d Prize 50 5th Prize 20 3d Prize 35 6th Prize 20 The Above Prizes will be Paid on December 24th, 1907. ENTRANCE AND PAYMENTS — $2 to naminate mare on December 2, 1907, when name, color, description of mare and stallion bred to must be given; $5 May 1, 1908; ?5 October 1, 1908; $10 on Yearlings, February 2, 1909; $10 on Two- Year-Olds, February 1, 1910; $10 on Three-Year-Olds, February 1, 1911. 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 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 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. For Entry Blanks and further particulars address the Secretary. CONDITIONS. The races for Two-Tear-Olds Will be mile heats. 2-in-3, and for Three- Year- Olds, 3-in-5. Distance for Two-Tear-Olds. 150 yards; for Three-Tear-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 February 2, 1909, her nominator may ««U or transfer his nomination or substitute another mare or foal, regardless of ownership; but there win be no return of a payment, nor win any entry be liable for more than amount paid in or contractel 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 1907. Entries must be accompanied by the entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amounts paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. This Association is liable for {7,250, the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred on 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 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 E. P. HEALD, President. F. W. KELLEY, Secretary P. O. Drawer 447, San Francisco, Cal. STALLION CARDS Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGREES TABULATED Giving Performances of the get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. 3REEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal, KTJBBEEOID ROOFING Weather Proof, Acid Proof, Fire Re- sisting. BONESTELL, BICHABDSON & CO., 473-485 Sixth St., San Francisco. Cal. . A. BAKER, Del Mar, Cal. CHARLES DERBY FACES FOB SALE. Brown gelding, foaled April 20, 1903; 15.2 hands, perfectly sound and in the best of condition. He is now in train- ing in Jack Phippen's string at Pleas- anton. Has had six months' work. Stepped a mile in 2 :18, half-mile in 1:06, quarter-mile in 32% seconds. Is a matinee horse right now and a won- derful racing prospect. Mr. Phippen thinks he can drive him in 2:14 or 2:15 at any time if called upon. Horse can be seen at any time. His regular work- out days are Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Pleasanton track. This horse was bred at the Oakwood Park Stock Farm. Sire, Charles Derby 4907. First dam Algerdetta (dam of Thorn- way 2:05%; Allandora 2:17% and Sable Steinway 2:23%). by Allandorf 7462. Second dam King Girl by Mambrino King 1279. Third dam Leah by Wilson's Blue Bull 75. Fourth dam by Tom Hal. S. M. VANDEBVOOBT, Owner, Box 893, Palo Alto, Cal. Saturday, November 9, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN (Established 1882.) F. W. KBLLEY, 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 Postomce. Terms — One Tear 53; Six Months J1.76; 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. AN ESTEEMED CONTEMPORARY takes more than a column of its valuable space in an attempt to prove that we have taken a wrong view of the matter in asserting that "it does not sound well for horsemen and horse journals to berate and belittle guaranteed stakes because more money is taken in by the promoters of them than they pay out." The greater portion of the article is devoted to com- paring the guaranteed stake in which the promoters pay no more than the amount guaranteed, to a game of poker in which there is a "kitty." The knowledge of poker displayed by our esteemed contemporary is marvelous, but just what relationship it has to a guaranteed stake we cannot discover. If all guaranteed stakes paid a profit to the journals pro- moting them, our contemporary might have some excuse for its raillery, but there have been many stakes trotted which cost their sponsors a goodly sum over and above the amount paid in. There are some people in this world so constituted that they become sour and angry whenever they know other people are prosperous. We hope our contemporary is not in this class, but from its attack on all gua- ranteed stakes but its own, there is certainly cause for suspicion that the greater entry lists secured by some of its rivals' stakes over that received for its own, has aroused in it a spirit of jealousy which is not becoming to a journal devoted to the interests of the horse, his owner and his friends. We would therefore impress upon our esteemed contemporary that in the ethics of turf journalism it is as bad form to stare at a rival's big stake entry through green goggles as it is to peer through the same glasses at its more numerous and better paying ad- vertising pages. Live and let live is a good motto, and not one owner in a thousand cares a tinker's imprecation whether there is any surplus money in a stake so long as he gets the portion guaran- teed when his colt wins. STAKE No. 8, Pacific Breeders' Futurity, will close on Monday, the 2d day of December. It is for the foals of mares bred this year, to trot and pace as two and three-year-olds, and has a guaran- teed value of $7,250, which makes u more valuable than any of its predecessors. A new feature has been added this year which should make the stake very popular with stallion owners and that is a series of prizes which go to the owners of the stal- lions having the largest representation of mares bred to them that are nominated in the stake. There are six of these prizes — $100, $50, $35, $25 and two of $20 each. Every stallion owner can afford to do a little rustling for nominations to this stake, and if mares bred to his horse lead in number entered, a neat prize of $100 in cash is due him. The parti- cular attention of stallion owners is called to this new feature which will be found in the advertise- ment of the stake. THE NEW CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB ad- vertises The California Futurity Stakes for 1909 and 1910, to each of which it adds $5000. The stake to be run in 1909 is for foals of this year and closes December 31st. The stake to be run in 1910 is for the produce of mares bred this year and also closes December 31st. The full conditions of these stakes can be found in our advertising columns. THE HANDICAP SYSTEM of harness racing as practiced in Australia and New Zealand, is worth trying here. It is very simple, and while it requires standing starts, is very popular there with horse owners, drivers and the public. Here in California, where the number of horses that are raced each year on the trotting track is limited, some system of handicapping that will bring them together would be very advantageous in securing larger entry lists late in the season. The Australian system requires a handicapper who is familiar with the horses and their abilities as shown in actual races. If he sees three horses race, one finishing his mile driven out in 2:26, another in 2:23, and another in 2:20 and the handicapper believes these figures about represent the limit of their speed, they are handicapped when entered for the same race by having the 2:26 horse start just at the sound of a bell, the 2:23 horse starting three seconds later by the same signal, and the 2:20 horse three seconds after the 2:23 horse. All Australian horsemen we have talked with say this plan works well in that country and many very close finishes result. Some enterprising California association should arrange a few races of this sort at its meetings, and if a moderate purse were given with free entrance we believe there would be no dearth of starters. The Park Amateur Driving Club might give it a trial, as with the number of horses now owned in the club, the present plan of classify- ing them is getting to be quite a difficult thing to do. REGISTRATION OF HORSES that race in Aus- tralia is cumpulsory, and the rules are very strict in regard to it. No horse can be entered in a race until he is duly registered, his name, breeding, color, height and markings being accurately given. If a horse is sold, the seller must notify the registrar of the fact and the buyer must also notify that official that he has purchased the animal, and a record of these facts are made in the books. The ownership of any horse starting in a harness race in Australia can thus be known at once by an inspection of the books. If anyone attempts to start a horse whose change of ownership has not thus been recorded he is disqualified, and man and horse ruled off the turf. FROM ALL REPORTS laying up heats was quite common at the Lexington meeting and was at- tributed to the three-in-five plan of racing by many of the turf writers. The California State Agri- cultural Society has a condition which pretty effect- ually prevents the laying up of heats, and since its adoption a dozen or more years ago it has been found to work well and is popular with horsemen. By this plan all horses not winning a heat in three are sent to the stable after the third heat, leaving not more than three horses to finish the race in any instance. With due diligence on the part of judges very little laying up will be attempted where this plan of racing prevails. FIVE STAKES FOR RUNNERS will close for entry with Secretary Thos. H. Smith of the Coney Island Jockey Club, New York, on the 15th of No- vember, which is on Friday next. The stakes are The Foam and and The Surf, for 1908. The Tidal, The Mermaid and The Lawrence Realization for the June meeting of 1909, The Great Filly for the autumn meeting of 1909, The Lawrence Realization for the June meeting of 1910, and The Annual Cham- pion for 190S and after. Read the conditions in the advertisement which appears in this issue. William Cecil returned from the East this week and is back at San Jose for the winter. He is look- ing for a good unmarked stallion, or one with a slow record that can reduce it, for Mr. C. F. Brother- ton of Astabula, Ohio, who wants a stallion to head a stock farm and to race. Mr. Cecil can be addressed at 391 West Julian street, San Jose. The Fresno District Fair Association is trying to get a lease of the fair grounds from the Board of Supervisors of that county, and if it is granted the association will make many improvements before the next fair. To-day is the opening day of the New California Jockey Club's season of fall and winter racing at Oakland race track. Races begin at 1:40 P. M. sharp. Charley De Ryder has the pacer Argot Boy 2: 03 14 in his string at Phoenix. Feed your colts well while they are being weaned, and their growth will not be stunted. C. C. Crippen, who is at Phoenix with Budd Doble's horses, says the track there is as good as the one in Memphis. Third payments on the foals of 1907 in Pacific Breeders' Futurity No. 7 were numerous. The list will appear next week. Both Cresceus 2:02% and Dan Patch 1:55 14, the fastest trotting and pacing stallions in the world, will be at Phoenix next week. The Riverside Driving Club is one of the best on the coast. Its members are very enthusiastic, and large crowds attend all its matinees. Word comes from Puyallup, Washington, that the forty-year-old pacer Sleepy Tom, known to all resi- dents of the northern country, died recently. He was a strawberry roan and twenty years ago was unbeatable in that country. - Harry Nelson of Hanford, who owns the McKinney stallion Expressive Mac, put two of that stallion's colts on the scales the other day. One seven months old weighed 625 pounds and the other five months old weighed 565. Pretty fair youngsters. Don't turn your colt out now to rustle for him- self all winter and expect him to be ready to trot fast enough to win stakes as soon as taken up in the spring. If your colts run out see that they have plenty of feed and a place for shelter during the storms. There is an excellent Central California Circuit, comprising the associations at Fresno, Hanford, Tulare and Bakersfield. A Northern California Cir- cuit could be organized by Red Bluff, Chico, Marys- ville and Woodland, where there are good mile tracks and fair grounds. The newly organized association at Newman, Cal., will hold its first meeting on its new,track on Thanksgiving day. The association has elected the following officers: President, E. S. Wangenheim; Vice-President, C W. Schank; Secretary, W. J. Burris; Treasurer, Bank of Newman. The Kern County Driving Club is planning to give races at the Hudnut Park track, Bakersfield, on Thanksgiving day. The old blue roan stallion Rich- mond Chief 2:11%, now twenty years old but still trotting in races, will be one of the attractions. He is as proud as a peacock when brought on the track, and can trot a mile close to 2:15. He is owned by Mr. T. H. Fogarty of Bakersfield. Angus Pointer 2:01%, the champion pacer of 1907, has been consigned to the Old Glory sale. He is owned by State Senator George Whitney of New Hampshire, who purchased uim from C. K. G. Bil- lings at the Old Glory sale of 1905. Since then he has started in about twenty races and won nearly all of them. He did not lose a race this year. THOROUGHBREDS FOR UNITED STATES ARMY. Lieutenant Johnson, U. S. A., has returned from Germany, where he has been five years as represen- tative of the United States Army to study German methods of recruiting cavalry mounts for the Army. He tells an interesting story of the manner in which mounts for the cavalry are kept up to the highest state of efficiency. Thoroughbred stallions owned by the Government are bred to cold-blooded mares of good size and individuality and the result is cavalry chargers of the best class. Lieutenant John- son is a strong believer in thoroughbred blood, and maintains that horses, bred as the German cavalry horses are, are more intelligent, mature earlier and have more stamina and endurance than any other horse in the world. The young horses are taken up first as two-year- olds, when they receive light training and are made accustomed to the use of arms. At three years of age they are trained for the maneuvers, and at four are ready for actual service. Lieutenant Johnson, in his report of his observa- tions in Germany, will strongly recommend the ac- quirement of a large number of thoroughbred stal- lions by tEe Government, to be used exclusively for breeding remounts for the Army. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 9, 1907. GOOD PRICES PREVAIL. Dispersal Sale at Brace Farm, Santa Clara, Saturday Last, Highly Successful. Fred H. Chase & Co. never had a more successful sale than the one at Santa Clara last Saturday, at which this well known auction firm disposed of all the horses on Mr. Brace's breeding farm. About three hundred horsemen from all parts of the Coast were present, and the thirty horses offered were dis- posed of in a little over two hours by auctioneer Hig- ginbottom, ably assisted in the announcements by Rev. W. J. Speers of Santa eruz, an old friend of Mr. Brace. The people began arriving at the Brace home place, which, by the way, is one of the most beautiful country seats in the Santa Clara Valley, on the morning trains, and from 10 o'clock until noon the horses were driven to harness by Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hodges, that their gaits might be seen. Mr. Chase and his able assistant, Mr. J. R. Fronefield, were busy arranging the preliminary details, and after a bounteous lunch had been partaken of by all present Mr. Higginbottom mounted the auction block and the sale began. From the first it was seen that there were many bidders in the crowd, and as there was no dwelling on any horse offered, the sale proceeded in a very lively manner until every horse catalogued, with the exception of three or four that were down with distemper, had been offered and sold. The remarks made by Rev. Mr. Speers were a decided feature of the sale. Mr. S., as many of our readers know, is a lover of a good horse, and has been an owner and breeder for years. He formerly owned the Grand Moor mare, Sadie Moor 2:22%, and bred her for several years, raising Grace A. Spears, by Waldstein, Sadi Moor by Guy McKinney and one or two more from her, but finally sold the mare and her two foals named above to Mr. Brace. When Sadie Moor was led out Mr. Speers made a little talk that entertained and greatly pleased the crowd. He told how he had used the little mare for four years in "peddling the Gospel and beating every person that attempted to pass him on the road," and when he finished with an eloquent but deserved tribute to the good qualities of the little seventeen- year-old mare there was a round of applause. The heaviest buyers at the sale were John Quinn of Sacramento, who purchased the stallion Greco B., and four others, and Mr. F. E. Alley of Roseburg, Oregon, who bought five head. The highest priced animal in the sale was Sadi Moor, three-year-old son of Guy McKinney and Sadie Moor 2:22%. He brought $1,075 and went to the bid of William Johnson of Santa Clara, who got a splendid young stallion of the McKinney tribe, and one that will be a money earner for him in the stud, as he is royally bred and a fine individual, with great natural speed. The first of the get of Star Pointer 1:59% ever offered for sale in mis State were among the foals of 1907 offered. There were three of them, all fillies, and none of them weaned. Belle Pointer, whose dam is the dam of Bolivar 2:00%, went to A. M. Elston of Woodland at $400. Myrtle Pointer, out of a well bred mare by McKinney, was knocked down to J. F. Chiles of Davis, Yolo county, for $360, and Pointer's Daughter, out of Banker's Daughter 2:13%, went for the same price to C. L. Rice of Santa Maria. Belle W., the dam of Bolivar, was purchased by Rev. Speers. This gentleman has recently purchased an eighty-acre ranch in the mountains six miles from Santa Cruz, and he will use Belle W. to plow his orchard and vineyard and to pull his buggy to town, and he can also use her under the saddle, as she is a fine single-footer. She is in foal now to Sadi Moor 399S9, a horse bred by Mr. Speers himself. We hope he may raise another Bolivar 2:00% from her. The thirty stallions, broodmares, three-year-olds, two-year-olds, yearlings and weanlings brought an average or within a few dollars of $300 each, which makes the sale the best held in California for some time. The sales were as follows: Three-Year-Olds. Ada G., b f by Greco B., dam Toppv bv Elec- tric; F. D. Miller, Oakland $300 Miss All Right, b f by Greco B.-Maud C, by Nearest; F. E. Alley, Roseburg, Oregon 300 Aaron G., b g by Greco B., dam Queen by Ira; C. A. Mead, Everett, Washington 205 Abel G., br g by Greco B., dam by Ironwood; J. Quinn. Sacramento 210 Albert G., gr g by Greco B., dam Snowball by Poscora Hay ward; J. D. Maynard, Santa Clara 110 Two-Year-Olds. Boaz G., br g by Greco B., dam Maud by Stam- boul; C. A. Mead, Everett, Washington 300 Banker G., blk g by Greco B., dam Banker's Daughter 2:13%; John Quinn, Sacramento... 200 Belcher G., blk g by Greco B., dam Blossom by Mustapha 2:23; Dr. Paul, Santa Clara 215 Bert G., br g by Greco B., dam Toppy by Elec- tric; J. Quinn, Sacramento : 425 Bettie G., b f by Greco B., dam Kisses by Saturn; F. E. Alley, Roseburg, Oregon 275 Bertha G., b f by Greco B., dam by Poscora Hay- Jvard; H. Olsen, Haywards 105 Yearlings. I ittle King, b c by Mission, son of Wayland W., dam Belle W. by Harry Wilkes; Frank Murphy, Davis 220 Numbers 13 and 14 in catalogue. Little Bow and Cascara G., were both very ill with distemper and were not offered. Cashier G., b f by Greco B., dam Banker's Daughter 2:13%; J. Quinn, Sacramento SO Carrie G., b f by Greco B., dam Sadie Moor 2:22y2; A. Beiner, Palo Alto 240 Coady G., blk c by Greco B., dam Oniska by Nut- wood Wilkes; W. Humphrey ville, Santa Clara 200 Cassie G., br c by Greco B., dam Lizzie S. by Antevolo; A. G. Pryor, Santa Cruz 400 Weanlings. Bay colt by Greco B., dam Lily by Bismark; Win. Keeier, Half Moon Bay 55 Pointer's Daughter, b f by Star Pointer 1:59%, dam Banker's Daughter 2:13%; C. L. Rice, Santa Maria 360 Myrtle Pointer, b f by Star Pointer 1:59%, dam Myrtle Kinnev by McKinney; J. F. Chiles, Davis 360 Belle Pointer, b f by Star Pointer 1:59%, dam Belle W. by Harry Wilkes; A. M. Elston, Woodland 400 Stallions and Mares. Greco B. 44845, blk s foaled 1900, by McKinney 2:11%, dam Alein 2:26%; John Quinn, Sac- ramento 800 Sadi Moor 39489, blk c foaled 1904, by Guy Mc- Kinney 37625, dam Sadie Moor 2:22%:; William Johnson, Santa Clara 1075 Belle W., ch m foaled 1892, by Harry Wilkes 1895, dam Belle 2:11 by Melbourne King; W. J. Spears, Santa Cruz 295 Sadie Moor 2:22%, br m foaled 1890, by Grand Moor 2374, dam Carmine by Poscora Hayward; Dr. A. F. De Foe, San Jose 405 Fortuna, br m foaled 1877, by Guy Wilkes 2:15%, dam The Baroness by Secretary; F. E. Alley, Roseburg, Oregon 120 Myrtle Kinney, br m foaled 1903, by McKinney 2:11%, dam Babe by Ferdinand 1845; A. E. Perley, San Francisco 360 Banker's Daughter 2:13%, b m by Arthur Wilkes, dam Sunflower by Elmo; S. Roper, Santa Clara 275 Maud, b m foaled 1S92, by Stamboul. dam by Direct 2:05%; F. E. Alley, Roseburg, Ore... 130 Grace A. Speers, b m foaled 1903, by Waldstein 2:22%, dam Sadie Moor 2:22%; F. E. Alley, Roseburg, Oregon 240 o A WELL FILLED NUMBER. GOOD MARES FOR OREGON. "For California," the magazine published by the California Promotion Committee, devotes its entire November issue to the subject of intensive farming in the State. Great changes have come over the agricultural conditions of California during recent years. The vast undivided holdings that of old were given over to grain raising and pasturage have, in a great measure, been divided up into small tracts of ten, twenty or forty acres each. These small farms are in the hands of farmers of limited means who devote their acreages to varied crops. There is hardly a crop known to either the temperate or the semi-tropical latitudes that is not wholly at home in the valleys of California. Thousands of colonists have arrived each spring and fall during recent years, and this inflow of population has been principally absorbed by the newly created small farms. Much has been done for this movement by the scientific advance of irriga- tion, which has opened up immense areas of farming land in every part of the State. J. M. Eddy contributes an article on Intensifying San Joaquin County, Clarence E. Edwards writes on Success on Small Tracts, Intensive Farming in Napa Valley in described by S. H. Wyckoff, J. W. Webb writes in a similar vein of Intensive Farming in Stanislaus County, John S. Mills tells of Varied Farm- ing in San Diego County, Intensive Farming in Kings County is described by H. D. Lindley. Staff writers contribute articles on condition for intensive farming and the profits on the small farm. A page is devoted to promotion paragraphs, and the frontis- piece shows an attractive view in the varied farming country. THE STATE FAIR OF 1908. There has been no time in the history of Califor- nia when the prospects and conditions so far in ad- vance were as favorable for a big State Fair the following year as they are now for the Fair of 1908. Already six counties and fourteen firms or individuals have made formal application for exhibit space or stall room for next year, and quite a number of representative bodies have notified the Secretary of the appointment of committees to consider the mat- ter of preparing a good exhibit from their respective communities for the State Fair of 1908, with the view of utilizing it, or part of it, at the Alaskan- Yukon-Pacific Exposition, to be held at Seattle in 1909. The double opportunity to use an exhibit is a double incentive to collect a good one, and these conditions, added to the better general feeling in favor of the State Fair, brought about by the success of the last one, and the further advantage of having the Fair of 190S all in one enclosure, with one ad- mission, to everything, including amusements, music, races, live stock, machinery and all the beautiful and attractive pavilion displays, give promise to-day of by far the best State Fair next year that Cali- fornia has ever seen. Mr. F. E. Alley of Roseburg, Oregon, has been a buyer of broodmares at California sales during the past year, and visited the Brace Farm last Saturday, in company with his farm manager, Mr. McMullen, and purchased five head at auction. He afterwards purchased five head from P. W. Hodges, and a couple from Joe Cuicello, making a dozen in all which were shipped to his Oregon farm this week. The breeding of these mares is here given, and it. will be noticed that all are of excellent blood lines. Mr. Alley has bought on quality, looks and conformation, as well as on breeding, and when bred to good stallions, these mares cannot help but produce salable horses. We hope Mr. Alley may have success in his venture, which is surely 'being started on businesslike and sensible lines. -The list of mares follow: Alein 2:26% (dam of Sister 2:20, Mowitza 2:20% and Greco B. 2:12%), br m, 15.2%, foaled 1SS9, sire Anteeo 2:16% by Electioneer; first dam Lou Milton by Milton Medium, second dam Fly. Stinted to The Angelus (by Zombro-Hazel Kinney 2:09%) on June 9. 1907. Oniska (dam of Umatilla Chief) b m 15.2, foaled 1898, sire Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%; first dam by Direct Line by Direct, second dam by California Nutwood, third dam Kitty Taylor; fast pacing mare. Stinted to Greco B. in May, 1907. Fuschia, br m 15.1, foaled 1897, sire McKinney 2:11%; first dam by Gossiper 2:14%, second dam by Echo, third dam by Dan Victor. Trotted full mile as three-year-old in 2:27, last quarter in 35 seconds. Stinted to Nearest 2:22% on May 21, 1907. Stalene, b m 15.2%, foaled 1901 (trial 2:23%, last half in 1:08), sire Stam B. 2:11%; first dam Ather- ine 2:16% by Patron, second dam Athene by Harold, third dam Minerva by Pilot Jr. Stinted to Umatilla Chief in 1907. Gussie, b m foaled 1900, sire Jud Wilkes 2:26%; first dam Gussie Gail by Redondo, second dam Gail 2:27 by Commodore Belmont, third dam Irene by Dictator, fourth dam Jennie Helm by Alexander's Abdallah. Stinted to Umatilla Chief May 13, 1907. Miss Purple, b m foaled 190u, sire McKinney; first dam Viola J. by Direct 2:05%, second dam by Stein- way. Bay filly, foaled 1902, sire Cupid 2:18, son of Sid- ney, dam Dione 2:07% by Eros, second dam Gracie S. 2:22 by Speculation, third dam Jennie (dam of Hulda 2:08%) by Bull Pup, fourth dam by William- son's Belmont. Miss All Right, b f foaled 1904, sire Greco B. by McKinney; first dam Maud C. (dam of Nearest Mc- Kinney) by Nearest 2:22, by Nutwood Wilkes, sec- ond dam Fanny Menlo (dam of Claudius 2:13) by Menlo, son of Nutwood 600, third dam Nellie Anteeo by Anteeo 2:16%, fourth dam Fanny Patchen (dam of California Nutwood), by George M. Patchen. Bettie G., b f foaled 1905, sire Greco B.; first dam Kisses by Saturn 2605, second dam Gray N?llie by Bayard 53. by Pilot Jr. 12., third dam by Ha!lstone 813, fourth dam Volunteer 55, fifth dam by American Star 14. Grace A. Speers, b m 15.3, foaled 1903, sire Wald- stein 2:22% (champion five-mile stallion), by Direc- tor 2:17; first dam Sadie Moor 2:22% by Grand Moor 2374 by The Moor 870 (sire of Beautiful Bells 2:29%), second dam Carmine (dam of three) by Poscora Hayward 2898, third dam Jennie by Alger- ine, fourth dam Old Bay by Albrack, fifth dam Finch mare by Veloz. Stinted to Greco B. in 1907. Maud, b m, 16 hands, foaled 1S92, sire Stamboul 2:07%; first dam by Direct 2:05%, second dam by Joe Daniels, thoroughbred. Stinted to Greco B. in 1907. Fortuna, br m 15.3, foaled 1897, sire Guy Wilkes 2:15%; first dam The Baroness by Secretary, by Director 2:17, second dam Young Countess by Sam Patchen by George M. Patchen Jr., third dam Countess by Hambletonian 725. Stinted to Greco B. in 1907. o WILL TRAIN AT PLEASANTON. Charles De Ryder, one of America's foremost trainers and reinsmen. who campaigned a string of California horses all through the Grand Circuit this year, is now at Phoenix, Arizona, where he will start several horses in the races, which begin Mon- day next, November 11th. Under date of October 30th. Mr. De Ryder wrote us as follows: Phoenix, Ariz., October 30, 1907. Breeder and Sportsman: I wish you would state in your next issue that I will train at Pleasanton as before. I will be there about November 17th. Truly yours, C. L. De RYDER. We congratulate Mr. De Ryder and the horse owners of California on his determination to remain at the "horse center" another year. Had it not been for the death of the mare Perfection, which he sold to Mr. Estabrook of Denver, De Ryder would, in all probability, have taken up his residence at Denver, where he would have trained her and other horses for Mr. Estabrook. The death of the mare changed the latter's plans, however, and Mr. De Ryder con- cluded that in training a public stable Pleasanton was the place for him to remain, and as soon as the Phoenix, Ariz., meeting is over he will start for Pleasanton with his horses. Saturday, November 9, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN IN GOLDEN GATE PARK. SUCCESSFUL RACING AT RIVERSIDE. THE MONEY WINNERS. The Park Amateur Driving Club held its races on Saturday last at the Park Stadium track, which had been postponed from the Saturday previous owing to the weather. Five races were carded, but in the first event all were scratched, except Mr. I. L. Borden's handsome pacing mare. Roberta, and she walked over for the blue ribbon, making the three-quarters in 1:52%. In the next event there were four starters, and Mr. Borden won this with his Zombro stallion Barney Bernatto, after Mr. Smedley had taken the first heat with Red Velvet. Mr. Ahlers" Telephone and Mr. Kilpatrick's Prin- cess W. met again in the race for class A trotters and again the mare showed her great speed by winning the first heat in 1:43%, but Telephone took the next two heats in 1:48 and 1:44. Mr. Kilpatrick won the race for class A pacers with Don Diablo, beating Ringrose, Mr. H. M. Ladd's horse. In the final race, which was for class B trotters, Mr. Herzog, who has heretofore been unfortunate with his mare Lady Nell in her races, owing to her unsteadiness, won a good race at mile heats, the mare acting well and beating her two competitors very handily. The races were greatly enjoyed by a fair crowd. The summaries: Trotters, class B, three-quarters of a mile — Roberta (I. L. Borden) Walkover Time— 1:52%. Trotters, class C, three-quarters of a mile — Barney Bernatto (I. L. Borden) 4 1 1 Red Velvet (J. W. Smedley) 1 2 2 Belle of Washington (P. J. Kilpatrick) 3 4 Director B. (E. Stock) 2 3 Time— 1:59, 2:0iy2, 1:57. Trotters, class A, three-quarters of a- mile — Telephone (H. C. Ahlers) 2 1 1 Princess W. (F. J. Kilpatrick) 1 2 2 Time— 1:43%, 1:48, 1:44. Pacers, class A, three-quarters of a mile — Don Diablo (F. J. Kilpatrick) 1 1 Ringrose (H. M. Ladd) 2 2 Time— 1:39%, 1:41%. Trotters, class B, one imle — Lady Nell (M. W. Herzog) 1 1 Allan Pollak (F. J. Kilpatrick) 2 3 Charles II (A. P. Clayburgh) 3 2 Time — 2:27, 2:26. On Sunday quite a large crowd gathered at the Stadium to see a match race between A. H. Scofield's Harry Hurst 2:14% and Thos. Corcoran's Lady Fal- rose 2:23%. both pacers. C. L. Becker drove Harry Hurst and Al Benson held the reins behind the mare. Harry Hurst won in straight heats in 1:43 and 1:40%, and his owner was awarded a handsome silver cup by the San Francisco Driving Club. During the afternoon Geo. Gianinni sent his black pacer, George Perry by Waldstein, against the track record of 1:37% for three-quarters, held by Mr. F. J. Kilpatrick's Don Diablo, by Diablo. George Perry was driven by Geo. P. Machado, and succeeded in making the circuit in 1:36, a 2:08 gait. George Perry wears the straps. BUDD DOBLE'S STABLE. Budd Doble's horses were shipped to California by the way of Phoenix, Ariz., says the Western Horse- man of Indianapolis. C. C. Crippen, who had charge of the stable all summer, looked after them on the return trip. Trainer Crippen was disappointed in not getting the horses to a race, especially Kinney Lou 2:07%. Owing to the sickness the stallion con- tracted on his way across the mountains, coupled with a backward spring, the training of the stallion was not commenced until late, and when Mr. Doble arrived from California in the fall he had not seen the horse work, and failed to enter him at the Co- lumbus meeting. The classes at the Indiana State Fair failed to fill, so that there was no chance to race him as had been planned. Kinney Lou is in grand shape, as was shown when Mr. Crippen worked him in 2:09%, 2:10% and 2:06%. He will be kept up this winter in California, and next year he will be staked down the Grand Circuit. A five-year-old stallion by McKinney, dam by Altamont, called Kin- ney Al, was worked a mile in 2:14%, half in 1:04%, last quarter in 31 secons. Diamond Mc, a four-year- old by Kinney Lou, trotted a mile for Mr. Crippen in 2:16, first eighth in 16 seconds, last eighth in 15% seconds. Mr. Doble thinks that Diamond Al is faster than his sire. All three will be campaigned next year. Mr. Crippen departs with an excellent impres- sion of Indiana and Indiana people and hopes to make another visit here in the near future. The horses will be taken off the ears at Phoenix, and if the re- opened 2:08 trot or the free-for-all trot fill, Kinney Lou and the two young stallions will be raced there, and after that they will take part in the fall meetings in California. The Riverside Driving Club held a well attended and very successful meeting on Thursday afternoon of last week. The time made by the horses showed that Riverside has one of the best half-mile tracks in California. The Riverside Enterprise gives the following account of the races: There were four events on the program, opening with a 2:25 trot. The entries were G. B. McNeil's Tom McKinney, driven by the owner; E. F. Binder's Mein Kleiner, driven by G. H. Judd, and R. F. Gar- ner's Marigold, driven by Parker. There were three heats, all rather closely contested, Marigold winning first heat in 2:33, and Mein Kleiner capturing the other two in 2:32; Tom McKinney securing second prize. Mr. Binder's horse was not forced at any time during the race. In the 2:40 pace, one-half-mile heats, that fol- lowed, were entered J. F. Backstrand's Buena B., driven by the owner; Peter Beatty's Fiesta Maid, driven by the owner, and J. .. Garner's Coupon, driven by G. H. Judd. It was on the half-mile course that Buena B. captured both heats in 1:21, with Fiesta Maid a close second. The next race was the 2:25 pace, and the contest- ants were John Lozenby's Dewey, driven by Dr. Ram- sey; L. F. Clip's Proctor, driven by Peter Beatty, and Frank Thomas' Flash, driven by Alex. Wilson. This race caused good sport and Dewey won the final heat in 2:30 by about one-half length. Proctor came in second. In the 2:50 trot were entered F. A. Ramsey's Lola Belle, the owner driving her; F. S. Pond's Miss Lott, driven by Mr. Pond, and F. A. Ramsey's Don Regi- naldo, G. H. Judd driving, winning both heats in the fast time of 2:47. The second prize went to Miss Lott. This race was close, the great crowd cheering the winner on with a veritable avalanche of shouts. The prizes were stable blankets and whips for first and second places. The officers were: Judges — R. L. Bettner, Alex. Nelson and T. E. Noland. Starter — H. G. Stanley. Timers — W. A. Hayt, S. J. Elliott and Lezier Fotter. W. L. Scott was clerk of the course. The club is especially pleased over the fine coi» dition of the track, which the time made shows, and when it is realized that this track was the only one in Southern California which in any way could be raced on after the continued rain, great resutls are hoped for on Thanksgiving Day. TWO DAYS' SPORT AT RED BLUFF. Races enough to make up a two days' program are announced to take place on November ,27th and 28th at Berendos Park race track. Red Bluff. The first day, November 27th, there will be a 2:30 class race for a purse of $50, 5 per cent entrance fee and 5 per cent from money winners; also a yearling colt race sweepstake, $25 entry for each colt, winner to take all; one half-mile running race, purse $30, $7.50 to second horse, entrance $3, 5 per cent to enter, 3 per cent to start; novelty mule race, one mile purse $15, mule must walk to the first quar- ter, $5 to first, trot to the half, $5 to the first and $5 to the one that gets to the wire first; $1 en- trance, 5 to enter, 3 to start. On Thanksgiving Day there will be a sweepstake stallion race for all trotting stallions in Tehama and Shasta counties, each entry to put up $100, win- ner to take all, mile heats, best three-in-five. There will be a roadster race for Tehama and Shasta county horses that have never won money in a race for a purse of $25, $2.50 entrance 5 to enter, 3 to start. One mile running race for a purse of $50, $12.50 to second horse, $5 entrance, 5 to enter and 3 to start. Slow race, mixed mule or horse, one half-mile, owner to ride another man's entry. No animal will be allowed to start that is poor and weak; $10 to the last one to the wire and $5 to the next to the last; $1.50 entrance, 5 to enter and 3 to start. All of these running races are open to Trinity county horses. Come one and all and see the fun. All of those wishing to make entries in any of these races must do so on or before November 1st. Entries may be made with F. N. Frary at Berendos Park race track, or with M. R. Hook at his office on Walnut street, Red Bluff. o PASADENA MAY HAVE TRACK. Ed Geers will winter at Memphis, and thinks he can get together as good a string of money winners as he had this year, when he led all other drivers in the amount of money won. o ■ Jackson's Napa Soda is the best hot weather drink. Through the efforts of James A. Gaut, one of the well known horsemen of Pasadena, a driving club may soon be formed, and matinee races given at Tour- nament Park this winter. If this organization is per- fected funds will be raised at once for the extension of Tournament Park into a full half-mile track and modern grandstand. In speaking of it, Mr. Gaut said: "I have been working on this proposition for some time and believe that there are seventy-five men in the city who will join such a club. The Tournament of Roses Associa- tion has offered to co-operate with us and help build a first-class track and grandstand. If seventy-five men can be secured on the list of the driving club we can put up a fine track and have good sport here once a month during the winter. Of course, the gambling idea is barred from the Pasadena Driving Club, as it is in Los Angeles." — Pasadena Star. There is always more or less interest taken in the horses who are returned at the close of the season as the largest money winners. The very fact that a horse is able to win a considerable sum, and ranks among the first money winners of the season, indi- cates that whether or not he is the fastest trotter, he has achieved success as a money earner. As long as money plays such an important factor in the life of the world, this achievement alone will create more or less of interest. The largest money winner of the season who raced on the grand circuit and at Lexington is Sonoma Girl 2:05% who is credited with $23,650, this does not include the money she won at Liberty ville. Nut 'Boy was the largest money winning trotter of last season, having won a few hundred less than $20,000. Sonoma Girl leads the winner of last season by several thousand dollars. Highball is the second largest winner, and his winnings amount to more than the largest winner of last season. Leaving out Libertyville, Highball won $20,300 this season. The second largest winner of last year was Brilliant Girl 2:08%, who won nearly $13,000 in stakes and purses. Highball leads her by nearly $10,000 this year. In fact the third largest money winner. General Watts, who is cred- ited with $20,137, and the fourth largest winner, Wilkes Heart 2:06% who is credited with $15,020, lead by considerable sums the second largest win- ner of 1906. The fourth largest winner in 1906 did not win $10,000. Taking the four largest money win- ners of the season, as compared with the same num- ber in 1906, it will be readily seen that the past sea- son has been a much better season than last year. Sonoma Girl and Highball, the two largest money winners have attracted unusual interest from the fact that they were both heralded from the begin- ning of the season as sensational trotters, and have shown that they were in fact much faster than the avarage big money winners. Nut Boy's record at the close of last season was 2:07%. This year Sono- ma Girl, starting without a record, achieved a re- cord of 2:05%, while Highball's is 2:06%, and that of General Watts is 2:06%, a world's record. Bril- liant Girl's record last year was 2:0S%, and that of Siliko 2:11%. Siliko was the third largest money winning trotter of 1906. So it will be seen that in point of records the season just closed leads in point of brilliancy and fast records. In fact, the season of 1907 has been by far the most successful racing season in recent years. There were other world's records established this season which adds to a very satisfactory and successful season. In exam- ining further the trotters that won money this sea- son, three won $20,000 and more, one won more than $15,000, eight won more than $5,000, while twenty- one won upwards of $2,000. — American Sportsman. THREE-YEAR-OLD RACES FOR FAIRS. (The American Sportsman.) Every fair and agricultural society where races are given should arrange early closing purses for two and three year old trotters and pacers. Breeders who are interested in breeding trotters and pacers and who are in any way connected with the man- agement of county fairs should take the initiative in pushing to the front such a plan. There are many good reasons for providing these stakes and the good results obtained are apparent to all who have had the opportunity to observe the outcome of these early closing t vents. There can b^ no question but what it increases the interest of the general public in harness races. The days on which the colts are to perform always have the largest attendance. This should interest the fair officials, for they should be anxious to provide such entertainment as will draw the largest crowds. »At the fairs in northern Ohio this season, where colts have had a part in the program, the greatest interest has centered around their performance. These races have created more interest and enthusiasm than full programs of other races. Offering colt stakes also produces more general interest in breeding, training and the development of the colts, which is the end desired by all those who are interested in the light harness horse. This should be the reason why horsemen everywhere should take an interest in colt futurities, helping them along by every possible means. It is one sure way that interest in the light harness horse can be promoted. There are no chances to be taken in working to this end, as the results are sure to be satisfactory. Among the record breaking performances at the Lexington meeting was that of the two-year-old filly, Helen Hale, who in the first heat of the Lexington Stake trotted to a world's record for fillies of her age. The record was held jointly by Janie T. and Katherine A., their record being 2:14, which was re- duced by Helen Hale to 2:13%. It is a very credit- able performance, though she was beaten for the race by the Allen Farm colt, Binvola 2:15%. Helen Hale was bred by United States Senator J. W. Bailey and is by Mr. Bailey's stallion Prodigal 2:16. The dam of Helen Hale is the noted pacing mare Red Silk 2:10, by Baron Wilkes 2: IS. The latter is out of the great broodmare Nannie Etticoat, who also produced the fast pacing mare Split Silk 2:08%, and other fast ones. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 9, 1907. I NOTES AND NEWS ! i t How much will Todd sell for at the Old Glory sae? The Roman 2:09% is to be sold at the Old Glory sale. A weanling by MeKinney brought $1,200 at the Lexington sale. Red Bluff and Chico should be on the trotting map next season. • Dione 2:07%, now owned by Mr. Cowell of Santa Cruz, was bred to the stallion Henry Nutwood this year. The financial flurry did not hurt the horse market any, judging from the Brace sale at Santa Clara last week. Give Breeders' x-uturity No. S a big list of nomi- nations. It will help everybody. Entries close De- cember 2d. Myron McHenry will spend the winter at New Orleans with the runners, having a few of his own that he will race. The challenge issued by Sonoma Girl's owner to race any trotter in America will not be accepted this year, at least. Santa Cruz will probably have a race track and fair grounds in the near future. There are quite a number of enthusiastic owners and breeders of trot- ting horses in that section. One reason for the success of the Brace sale was the entire confidence the public had in Mr. Brace. He called attention to every' defect in the horses he sold and held back nothing. Dan Patch 1:55%, champion pacer of the world, is at Phoenix, and will pace against time at the Ter- ritorial Fair next week. The directors of the Arizona Fair are enterprising in securing attractions. The Sacramento track will be the scene of con- siderable winter training this season, several train- ers besides those who stabled there last winter hav- ing decided to work their horses at this excellent track. H. Busing, who is working several horses at Ala- meda track, has a Searchlight two-year-old that is a trotter, and that can show a 2:30 gait quite handily. He was priced to a prospective buver the other dav at $1,200. The Happy Medium blood is again to the front in Sherlock Holmes 2:06% by Zolock 2:05%, as his dam is by Happy Prince 10546. a son of Bayonne Prince, that is out of Belle Medium 2:37 by Happy Medium. Lou Mativia of Dixon states that he has done a good business with his pacing stalilon Alton this year, and will give him a record next year. He worked him a half in 1:02% over the Dixon half-mile track recently. Word had not been received up to the time of the closing of our forms as to the number of enries re- ceived for the colt stakes of the Los Angeles Asso- ciation, which closed last Friday. It is to be hoped they filled well. ■" Del Dudley of Dixon, who owns that splendidly bred pacing stallion McFadyen 2:12%, as a three- year-old, recently offered the owner of Belle W., dam of Bolivar 2:00%, a complimentary service. The cross should be a great one. Rev. W. J. Speers of Santa Cruz, who purchased Bolivar's dam at the Brace sale last Saturday, also owns the Antevolo mare Lizzie S. 2:2S, and uses her on his farm. He now has a pair of standard mares, both of which are producers. Dan Patch paced an exhibition mile at City Park track, New Orleans, October 26th, in 2:01. He will make his last appearance of the year at Phoenix. Arizona, next week, and will, no doubt, set a new mark for this side of the continent. From the appearance of the young Grecos at the sale last Saturday, this son of MeKinney should prove a great sire. John Quinn will do a good business with him at Sacramento, where it is said the breeders have _een wanting a MeKinney stallion. Mr. Alfred G. Vanderbilt is contemplating taking his roach. Venture, to England, and putting it on the run from London to Brighton, a distance of about fifty-six miles. It is said that he will buy fort'' or fifty good trotters to use on this coach, and ?X; .cts to reduce the time usually made by the En ^ish coaches. Budd Doble, the great reinsman, is at Phoenix, Ariz., and will remain there during the meeting, which opens there on Monday next Mr. C. C. Crip- pen is also there with Mr. Doble's great stallion Kin- ney Lou 2:07%. and the balance of his string. A gentleman remarked in our presence the other day that he would pay a reasonable price for a two- year-old colt or filly that was a fair trotting prospect and was eligible to the Occident, Stanford and Breeders' Futurity Stakes for three-year-olds in 1908. A saddle horse bred in Missouri, sired by the thoroughbred horse Col. Stevens, winner of the Kan- sas City Derby some years ago, and out of a trot- ting bred mare, was recently sold in New York for $3,000. He is expected to be a winner at the coming National Horse Show. Mr. Frank H. Burke of the Park Amateur Driving Club recently showed us the architect's drawings of a judges' stand, which it -is proposed to erect at the three-quarter-mile track in Golden Gate Park. The design is a very handsome one and when erected will be an ornament to the speedway. The new Portland. Oregon, Fair Association pro- poses to give two stakes of $10,000 each next year, one for trotters, the other for paedfrs. The main portion of the stake in each instance will be $8,000 for the event, with $2,000 set aside as a consolation purse for non-money winners in the main event. The Limit, Mr. C. L. Crellins' colt by Searchlight, out of Bertha, the dam of four pacers in the 2:10 list, has grown into one of the grandest looking stallions in California. When Mr. Crellin gets ready to have him trained for speed it is thought that old Bertha's fastest performer will be seen in this fine individual. A. M. Elston of Woodland purchased the weanling filly Belle Pointer by Star Pointer 1:59%. out of Beile W., dam of Bolivar 2:00%. at the Brace sale last Saturday, and if there is anything in breeding, should have one good enough to win Futurity stakes with. The filly is entered in several of these stakes. After Siliko's electric rush 'through the stretch at Columbus, when he forced Axcyell to a record of 2:06%, and trotted the mile from wire to wire, him- self, in 2:05%, John Madden wired not to start him again this year, and it is since reported that he has refused an offer of $30,000 for the 1906 Futurity win- ner. Dr. J. T. Royles of Woodland lost a very promising colt by Diablo a few days ago. The colt was being worked on the track and fell, rupturing a blood ves- sel, and died instantly. The colt was coming two years old. and the Doctor had been offered a large price for it. as it was enterea in the Breeders' Fu- turity. There is a great revival of die interest taken in colt racing in the East and more two and three-year- olds will be in training in the spring than ever. This increased interest is caused by the large num- ber of rich stakes now offered for colt trotters and pacers, it now being possible for a good three-year- old to win over $30,000 in one season. Aerolite, the three-year-old son of Searchlight 2:03%. is at Pleasanton in Fred Chadbourne's care, and nothing much will be done with him until after the 1st of the year. His exhibition mile at Wood- land this year in 2:05% is still the talk of horsemen, and there is not one who saw him do it but believes he will be a two-minute horse next season. Mr. A. G. Pryor of Santa Cruz purchased the yearling colt Cassie G. by Greco B.. dam Lizzie S. 2:28, by Antevolo, at the Brace sale. This is a nicely turned, brown colt, with a way of going that makes him look like a great trotting prospect- Mr. Pryor is a newcomer in the business and has cer- tainly picked out a good one for a starter. Capt. N. P. Batchelder of this city, who bred and raised the $10,000 mare Pefrection, owns two full sisters to her, one a four, the other a three-year-old. Both are trotters and very promising. They are at persent turned out at the Whalen Santa Rita Farm, near Pleasanton. and will probably be taken up and worked during the winter by Chas. De Ryder. The horsemen residing in the section of country lying between Dixon and Woodland are great ad- mirers of the pacer, and many good ones are owned there. Two weanlings, out of the dam of Bolivar 2:00%. were recently purchased for that section, one by Star Pointer and another by Mission, a son of Wayland W., sire of Bolivar. Another Star Pointer weanling also went to that section last week. A big stake for two and three-year-old pacers should be popular there. Mr. C. A. Durfee. who is entirely out of the trot- ting horse business for the first time in many years, was at the Brace sale last Saturday and could not help bidding whenever he saw a slow start on a good one. He stopped bidding as soon as the offers got up to the worth of the horses, and said that while he was out of the business, he was ready to get in again when good ones were going at less than they were worth. Our front page picture this week is of Ray o'Light 2:13%, the fastest two-year-old pacer of the year, and winner of the Pacific Breeders' Futurity. He is by Searchlight 2:03%, dam Carrie B. by Alexander But- ton, and was bred by Ray Mead of Hollister, but owned by E. Swift Train of Soquel. He was trained by Chas. Whitehead of Salinas, who holds the lines in the picture. Capt. W. Ford Thomas of this city owns a filly that cannot be registered, hut she is better bred than hundreds that can. She is by Searchlight 2:03%, dam by MeKinney 2:11%, second dam by Secretary 28378, third dam the thoroughbred mare Pacheco, dam of Annabelle 2:27%, by Hubbard. Annabelle is the dam of Robert I. 2:08%, Murray M. 2:14 and La Belle 2:16, as a two-year-old. The directors of the newly organized Chico Driving Association have elected Wendell Miller president, H. B. Reed vice-president and W. J. O'Connor secre- tary. A committee was named to close the deal for sixty acres of the Entler Tract at $200 per acre. Work of building the track will commence as soon as the surveys, which are now under way, can be completed. A grandstand, stalls and athletic grounds will also be constructed. Henry Helman says the California county fair and harness race managers should visit Oregon and Wash- ington to see how they conduct fairs and race meet- ings up there. At the Oregon State Fair this year over twenty thousand people attended and the trains from 1 ortland to Salem on Portland day were so crowded that hundreds had to remain at home be- cause there were not facilities for transporting all who wanted to go. Mr. Milo M. Potter, manager of the famous Potter Hotel at Santa Barbara, and one time owner of Sweet Marie 2:02. attended the Brace dispersal sale at Santa Clara last Saturday. Mr. Potter, during the time he was an owner and breeder of trotting horses, held four very successful sales at Los Angeles, and being in this section of the State last week, he took in the Brace sale just to see how they manage ;such things in this part of the country. A subscriber asks for the full breeding of Lady Mowrv 2:09%. She is by MeKinney 2:11%. dam Electress Wilkes 2:2S%. by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%, second dam Electress 2:27% by Richard's Elector, son of Electioneer, third dam thoroughbred mare Sugar Plum by Lodi. fourth dam by Volcian. etc. Sugar Plum is registered in the American Stud Book, and her pedigree can be traced back many removes. Lady Mowry is not registered, but she is eligible under rule 3. T. W. Barstow of San Jose drove his grand young MeKinney stallion. Nearest MeKinney. up to the Brace sale at Santa Clara on Saturday last, and the horse came in for lots of admiration and compli- mentary remarks from the horsemen who looked him over. It would be hard to improve on this horse anywhere from his head to his heels, and that he has plenty of trotting speed is shown from the fact that last summer Mr. Barstow drove him a mile over the Brace half-mile track in 2:15, with the last half in 1:04. Nearest MeKinney had a full book this year and was bred to some of the best mares in Santa Clara county, among them being Much Better 2:07% and Hazel H. 2:12%. Mr. Barstow has been offered all kinds of money for this -on of MeKinney, but has declined all offers, as he knows he has a great trotter in him. Mr. Andrew Robertson of Allendale Farm, Mel- bourne, Australia, arrived in this city last Saturday and will visit several trotting horse breeding farms during the next few days, and will then probably go East to attend the Old Glory sale at New York. He left Thursday to look over the young stock at Martin Carter's Nutwood Stock Farm at Irvington. and will go from there to Pleasanton. Stockton. Sac- ramento. Woodland. Dixon and other points. At Allendale Farm the American bred stallion Abbey Bells, by the Electioneer-Beautiful Bells horse. Bow Bells, is the premier. The oldest of his get in Aus- tralia are coming two years old and are a very hand- some and promising lot. Mr. Robertson says that harness racing is growing more popular in Aus- tralia, the rules governing the same being very strictly enforced, and all the governing organizations and clubs are using every endeavor to keep the game clean and make it high-class in every way. OF VALUE TO HOSSIMIH. Do you turn your horses out for the winter? If so. we want to call your attention to a very important mat- ter. Horses which have been used steadily at work, either on the farm or ,road. have quite likely had some strains whereby lameness or enlargements have been caused. Or perhaps new life is needed to be infused into their legs. Gombault's Caustic Balsam, applied as per directions, just as you are turning the horse out. will be of great benefit: and this is the time when it can be used very successfully. One great advantage in using this remedy is that after it is applied it needs no care or attention, but does its work well and at a time" when the horse is having a rest. Of course, it can be used with equal success while horses are in the stable, but many v-onple in turning their horses out would use Caustic Balsam if they were reminded of it, and this article is given as a reminder. Saturday, November 9, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN A REVIEW. The racing season of 1907 has gone down into history as being a great one in every respect, but it is a fact that horsemen have witnessed a cam- paign that has surely been remarkable and still they have not looked upon it with as much enthusiasm and excitement as they have other campaigns far less eventful. At the present time people are looking for such great things that they have become ac- customed to taking great events with as much un- concern and with a matter of habit manner that they do not really realize the immensity of the hap- penings that are now accomplished. The racing season just finished has been a corker for new record performances, but still horsemen refuse to think what a wonderful lot of horses have just been sent to winter quarters. All told ten world's records were broken and some of the other season's records were of such sensa- tional nature that it is doubtful if ever again such a season will be experienced. With the marks at the present low ebb it would be considered a great per- formance if one world's record could be reduced each year, but to think that ten of them were es- tablished this year seems almost incredulous. The secret for all this speed lies in the breeding, and the honor that is deserved for these great feats among the trotters and pacers should go to the right persons — the breeders. The attention that is now being paid to the breeding of equines should be kept up and the breeders given all encouragement possible, as this one thing will keep the keen inter- est in the sport. The real great work during the past season has been accomplished by the youngsters of the two and three-year-old trotting and pacing divisions. In the two-year-old class there was Trampfast, who placed the race record for trotters at 2:12%, while Helen Hale set the race record for two-year-old fillies at 2:13%, both are world's records. In the pacing di- vision the two-year-old colt Ray O'Light did not break a world's record but made good time, his record being 2:13%. In the three-year-old trotting class, General "Watts, of course, stands out head and shoulders above all others. General Watts is made of that stout stuff that makes great horses and which made it possible for him to accomplish such a remarkable feat as to be considered among the three greatest per- formers in the history of the sport. When General Watts trotted his mile in the first of the race at Lexington in 2:06%, thereby establishing a new world's record for three-year-old trotting stallions, this feat was associated with the wonderful per- formance of Lou Dillon when she trotted her first mile in two minutes at Readville, and also the event when Arion, as a two-year-old back in 1891 at Stock- ton, Cal., trotted a mile in 2:10%, the two perform- ances that have stood above all other turf per- formances for years. Like some other cracka-jacks General Watts did not show much at the start, but his finish was so remarkable that he is bound to remain in the minds of horsemen as long as they live. General Watts won over $20,000 in purses this year, capturing the Horse Breeder, Horse Review, and Kentucky futurities besides winning a class race, and in doing so twice reduced the world's record for three-year-old trotting stallions. Among the other world's marks to be lowered was the half-mile track record. In an exhibition mile George G. 2:05%, trotted the Allentown, Pa., track in 2:06%, thereby lowering the record held by Sweet Marie of 2:07. This mark still stands to her credit, though, as it is the world's record for trotting mares over a half mile track. Sweet Marie also holds the world's half mile track record to wagon, having trotted the Allentown track to wagon in 2:08%. Then at Lima, Ohio, another half-mile track, Sweet Marie added her third world's record by trotting to wagon, driven by George Webb, an amateur, in 2:09%. This is certainly a remarkable feat for any trotter . Ruth Dillon broke the world's record for three- year-old trotters over a half-mile track by trotting the distance in 2:15%, while the pacer Kruger, rid- den by H. K. Devereux, paced in 2:12 at Lexington, thereby establishing a new world's record for such a performance. All through the various classes the work of the trotters and pacers has been sensational and per- formances which were never thought possible were accomplished. Following is a list of new records made this season: World's record for three-year old trotters in a race — General Watts 2:06% by Axworthy, dam Car- pet by Prodigal 2:16. World's record for two-year-old trotters in a race — Trampfast 2:12% by The Tramp, dam Medium's Last. World's trotting record over half mile track for mares — Sweet Marie 2:02 by McKlnney, dam Lady Rivers 2:07. World's record trotting over half mile track to wagon — Sweet Marie 2:08%. World's record trotting over half mile track to wagon, driven by amateur — Sweet Marie 2:09%. World's record for two-year-old trotting filly in a race— Helen Hale 2:13%. World's record for three-year-old stallion trotter two heats — General Watts 2:06%, 2:09%. World's record for three-year-old trotters over half-mile track — Ruth Dillon 2:15%. World's record for trotters over half-mile track — George G. 2:05% by Homeward, dam by Junio — 2:06%. World's record pacing under saddle — Kruger by Mercury, dam Mary C. — 2:12%,- ridden by H. K. Dev- ereux. Best mile by trotter in a race — Sonoma Girl 2:05%. Best mile bv trotting stallion in a race — General Watts 2:06%. Best mile by three-year-old pacing filly — Bettie Brent 2:10% by Wiggins, dam Lucy by Patchen Wilkes. Best record for pacing mare in a race first season out — Laura Bellini 2:04% by Moquette. Best time by unmarked pacing gelding in a race — Hidalgo 2:04%, by Warren C., dam by Moral. Best mile by trotting mare in a race, first season out — Sonoma Girl 2:05%. Best mile by trotting gelding in a race, first season out — Highball 2:06% by Doctor Hooker, dam Lena S. by Tom Covington. Best mile by pacing mare in a race — Citation 2:03%. Best mile by pacer in a race — Angus Pointer 2:01% by Sidney Pointer, dam by Grant's Hamble- tonian. Best mile by green pacing mare — Reproachless 2:04%, by Direct Hal. Best time for three-year-old trotting filly in a race — Bell Bird 2:11% by Jay Tine, dam Nancy Medium. Best time four-year-old filly in a race — Icon by Peter the Great, dam Alberta W. by Albert W. — 2:10. Best time four-year-old gelding — Codero by Bin- gen, dam Jolly Bird by Jay Bird — 2:09%. Best time for gelding in a race — Highball by Doctor Hooker, dam Lena by Tom Covington — 2:06%. Wilkes Heart by Great Heart, dam Baldy by Hambletonian Wilkes 2:06%, Axcyall by Axcyone, dam Lorene by Lonxia 2:06%. Best time for two-year-old colt, pacing — Ray o'Light by Searchlight, dam Carrie B., by Alexander Button — 2:13%. Best time for three-year-old colt, pacing — Shakes- peare by Jay McGregor, dam Miss Spears — 2:09%. Best time for three-year-old gelding, pacing — Hymettus by Zombro, dam Silver Bell — 2:08%. Best mile by pacing stallion — John A. by Eddie Hal, dam Mattie by Newsboy — 2:03%. Best mile by green pacing stallion — Straight Ad- vice by Free Advice, dam Straight On — 2:05%. Best mile for trotters against time — Major Delmar 1:59% by Delmar, dam Expedition — 2:04%. Best mile against time by pacers — Dan" Patch 1:55% by Joe Patchen, dam Zelica — 1:56%. Best time in three-heat race by two-year-old trotters — Binvolo by Bingen, dam Komura by Krem- lin—2:13%, 2:15%, 2:16%. G. T. ROCKWELL. I certainly enjoyed you thoroughly on the few oc- casions that I had the pleasure of meeting you. Trusting from this on you will have no more mis- fortune befall you in your horse ventures. I am, as ever, your sincere friend, F. E. MARSH. THE NEW 2:10 TROTTERS OF 1907. WHAT THE OWNER OF GRATTAN THOUGHT OF PERFECTION. Mr. F. E. Marsh, owner of Grattan Stock Farm, home of the famous sire, Grattan, thought the trot- ting mare Perfection, that died recently, was the fastest trotter in the world. Mr. Marsh is a com- petent judge, and what he thought of the green mare for which Mr. Geo. H. Estabrook paid $10,000, is shown by the following copy of a letter which he wrote to that gentleman after Perfection's death: Prairie View, HI., Oct. 17, 1907. Mr. George Estabrook, Denver, Colo. — Dear Friend: I have been trying to get courage to write you ever since I learned of the loss of your great mare. Aside from my warm friendship for you I had a very keen interest in that mare. From the first day I saw her work at Libertyville to the day of her death I considered her the greatest trotter that I had ever seen. She is one of the few trotters that have come under my observation that I never saw do anything that you would not want her to do. She was always in her place, always obedient and could always go just as fast as her trainer wanted her to go. From the time she came to Libertyville until she left there, I saw her step away and step home with the great Sonoma Girl and the great High- ball on many occasions and never once did I see her with either of those great trotters when she was noi able to step away from them at either end of the route. In saying this, I do not belittle the other horses, but to simply show what a wonderful five- year-old trotter your mare was. Her greatness is especially impressive when you realize that she had had but one year's training and I am inclined to believe that I was the first to call your attention to the mare and you will remember that we timed her together one morning when you were with me at the track, at which time she impressed you most favorably and from that day on you never lost sight of her, and after you purchased her I felt that you would next year have the pleasure of going down the line with a trotter that could win every start. Being sound, rugged and right in every way there was not a chance in the wt>rld of defeating her in a race next year. The money loss I consider a very small part of your loss. You can make the money over again, but you can't get another Perfection. Were you to send me ten times what you paid for her and advised me to buy you another Perfection, I would have to re- turn the money. There are no more in the country. I sincerely hope that her loss will not keep you from coming East again next year, for although we did not see as much of you as we wanted to see, Sonoma Girl, by Lynwood W. 2:20%, dam Maud Fowler 2:21% by Anteeo 2:16% 2:05% Highball, by Dr. Hooker 2:23%, dam Lena S. by Tom Covington 2 : 2S% 2 : 06% Axcyell, by Axcyone 2:21%, dam Lorene by Lonzia 2:30 2:06% Wilkes Heart, by Great Heart 2:12%, dam Baldy by Hambletonian Wikles 2:06% General Watts (3), by Axworthy 2:15%, dam Carpet 2:28 by Prodigal 2:06% Tempus Fugit, by Mark Time 2:19, dam by Almont Aberdeen : 2:07% Uncle William, by H. R. Hiatt 2:17. dam Cas- ket 2:25% by Covington 2:07% Watson, by Hinder Wilkes 2:20%, dam Lina Watson by Elk Nutwood 2:07% Margaret O., by Onward 2:25%, dam Mar- guerite A. 2:12% by Axtell 2:12 2:08% Claty Latus, by Pilatus 2:09%, dam Mamie Nutwood by Nutwood 2:18% 2:08% Wild Bell, by Wildnut, dam Bell Bird 2:26% by Electioneer 2:08% Daniel, bv Highlawn Prince, dam by Great Heart 2:12% 2:08% Beatrice Bellini, by Bellini 2:13%, dam Trixie Nutwood by Nutwood 2:18% 2:0S% Jack Leyburn, by Alto Leyburn 2:24%, dam Elsie Leyburn 2:27% by Expedition 2:15%. . 2:08% Kentucky Todd (3), by Todd 2:14%, dam Paronella by Parkville 2:08% Carlo, by Bellini 2:13%, dam Cricket by Pilot Medium 2:08% Tokio, by Bellini 2:13%, dam Trixie Nutwood by Nutwood 2:18% ' 2:09 Tregantle, by Simmons 2:28, dam Galeria by Happy Medium 2:09% Berico, by Palatka, dam Myra by Knicker- bocker 2:09% Athasham, bv Athadon 2:28, dam Cora Wick- ersham by Junio 2:22 2:09% Sterling McKinney, by McKinney 2:11%, dam Twenty-Third by Director 2:17 2:09% Gold Burr, by Bursar 2:17%, dam Bertie 2:36 by Signet 2:09% Ward M„ by Direct 2:05%, dam not given... 2:09% Idora, by Elyria 2:25%, dam by Onward 2:09% Thelma, by Great Heart 2:12%, dam Aurora by Hambletonian Wilkes 2:09% Chimes Bell, by Chimes 2:30%, dam Dustless Queen by Mambrino King 2 : 09 % Codero, by Bingen 2:06%, dam Jolly Bird by Jay Bird 2:09% Betty Brook, by Silent Brook, dam Hallie Har- din by Gambetta 2 : 09% Dainty Dolly, by Jim Wilkes 2:15%, dam Hardie by Harold 2:09% Icon, by Peter The Great 2:07%, dam Al- berta W. by Albert W. 2:20 2:10 Measured by the circumstances that surround it, the performance of Wilkes Heart 2:06%, in trotting a mile over the old Waverly Park track at Newark, N. J., to wagon in 2:09%, must be considered as one of the most brilliant speed achievements of the year, possibly not surpassed by any feat accomplished by a trotter since the Grand Circuit opened at Detroit, says the Boston Courier. Until Sweet Marie recently reduced it to 2:08% the trotting record to wagon on a half-mile track was held by Cresceus 2:02%. at 2:12. Sweet Marie's performance was made over the Allentown track, concededly one of the fastest half- mile rings in the country'. The old track at Waverly Park is now a part of the county park system, and is maintained and worked by the Park Commission- ers. Its highest condition never attained to a degree of excellence possessed by the Allentown track, and it is a conservative statement to say that to-day it is two seconds slower than the fast Allentown track. Furthen than this, as showing the unfavorable con- ditions attending Wilkes Heart's performance, it is said that he was unloaded from the cars on Friday, after a thirty-six-hour trip from Lexington, the trial taking place the next day. He had a running pace- maker to the first quarter, which he trotted in 31% seconds. He made the middle half alone on his courage, and was picked up by a runner at the third quarter. The first half was in 1:04% and the second in 1:04%. He trotted in faultless style, without any urging, and never wavered at any stage of the route. There have never been any gamer or truer race horses than is the son of Great Heart and few that were faster. A dispatch from Lexington states that Thos. Grady wired Edward and Joseph Madden an offer of $25,000 for Siliko 2:11%, but the offer was refused. Their price is $35,000 for the horse. Siliko. though he showed a mile at Lexington in 2:07%, and again in 2:06%, still is eligible to entry under his three-year- old record of 2:11%, and will be, therefore, in 1908 eilgible to 2:12 class races, which includes the great Transylvania Stake. He is sound and all right. Twenty-five head of richly bred trotting stallions and mares were shipped to Denmark from New York recently. : THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 9, 1907. .'. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL .\ f * 1 CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT | BRITISH COLUMBIA A BIG GAME COUNTRY. The great Northwest offers the finest field for the sportsman today of any country now reached by modern means of transportation. Its hills and val- leys shelter the deer, bear, elk, cougar, wolf, porcu- pine and marmot, while in the mountain fastnesses, far up near the snow-line, may be found the moun- tain goat, and according to some authorities, an occasional big horn or mountain sheep. Mr. O. E. Garland, a reliable sportsman and big game hunter, and Mr. H. H. Hollingsworth, of Hotham sound, both claim to have seen sheep in the vicinity of Powell lake mountains, and from their description of the animal, it seems that their statements are correct. Mr. Garland further states that while photograph- ing in the vicinity of Goat mountain, about 4000 feet up, he came across a large ram, which stood and looked at him several minutes at a distance of fifty feet, before moving away. Mr. Hollingsworth also had a like experience. As for mountain goats, they may be found upon almost any mountain of the Parker range, whose elevation is more than 2,500 feet. They are not shy, and it requires the near proximity of man for days before they seek pastures new. Up around the snow-line, where the thistle and succulent grasses grow, and where the bald peaks give ample space for basking in the warm rays of the summer sun, is where the male members of the genus Capra — the "Toms" or old patriarchs of the flock may be. found. A good pair of field glasses is almost indispensable in goat hunting. By searching out the game before ascending the mountain, and by studying carefully the most advantageous way to scale the cliffs, much time mayT be saved. After once seeing game it is almost certain to be successfully stalked. A goat will remain on the same peak for days if not dis- turbed. They are easily approached and will stand and stare stupidly at the hunter, oftentimes after being shot at four or five times. An adult male, or "Tom" as they are called, is much larger than a tame goat, often attaining a weight of 300 to 400 pounds and a height of three and one-half to four feet at the shoulders. Their flesh is rank and coarse, and oftentimes very strong. The neck is short and powerfully muscled — much more so proportionately than that of any other ruminant. Its horns are short and curve backwards. In the female the horns are diminutive and the wool or fur shorter and finer. The fleece is of a silky white in both sexes and is slightly tinged with yellow on the back. The goat breeds but once a year, though there are exceptions to the rule, and have from one to three kids at a birth. The flesh of the female is much sweeter than that of the male, not possessing the strong hircine scent of the latter, and in many cases is preferable to venison. Probably the best goat-hunting in the Northwest, close to or adjacent to salt water, is along the Prince of Wales Reach, Princess Royal Reach and Queen's Reach, in British Columbia. Mount Diadem, 6,056 feet in height; Mt. Cambridge, 5,043; Mt. Frederick Wilhelm, 6.144; Mt. Arthur, 5,591; and the Parker range at the head of Hotham sound, from 5,043 to 6,831 feet in height, are favorite feeding grounds for these animals. These mountains are easily ac- cessible to the sportsman with a stout heart and a stouter pair of legs. Water can usually be found near the tops of all of them, and grouse and deer are also to be found in great numbers. As to the outfit: First and foremost is necessary a good, substantial pair of well-calked shoes. This is a part of the outfit that should be given particular attention. Hungarian or hobnails are worse than useless, as they only slip on the heather and afford no foothold upon the rocks. To know that you can depend upon your foot-gear when negotiating a dangerous place on the rocks is a great source of confidence. Good climbers have frequently had the nerve taken out of them in a critical place by a badly fitting, poorly calked pair of shoes. A sweater is of much more service than a coat. A coat is a useless incumbrance on a camping trip anyway. Count up the times you wear it, and see how easily one can dispense with it. Therefore, to sum up, the principal requisites in goat-hunting are: good foot-gear, good warm clothing and a good comrade. The rest comes naturally to the sportsman. Deer also abound in great numbers in the North- west, and can be found a few hours' drive from Bellingham, Wash., in sufficient numbers to make a good bag an easy matter. The best hunting in the im- mediate vicinity of that city is to be found on Orcas, Cypress and Guemes islands, but to the sportsman who has the time and the boat, the better way is to cruise up the coast and get the cream of the hunting far fi jia the madding crowd. Neison island, Texada, Jervis inlet and Princess Royal Reach are easily reached by sailboat or lauf- h and offer a nearly virgin field for the sports- The deer on the islands are small, weighing bo;.„ 50 to SO pounds, and are very plentiful. They feed on the salal berries and bushes through the month of September and are generally in good con- dition. Toward the latter part of the month they shed off their summer coat of reddish-brown and take on a sleek mouse color. They may be found high up on the mountain side during the day, where they generally lie on some overhanging point, or bed beneath a windfall. The deer on the mainland may be said to be di- vided into two classes, viz: the lowland deer, which attain a weight of from 75 to 100 pounds, and are a reddish-brown color; and the mountain deer, which attain a weight of from 150 to 250 pounds. The latter are of a mouse-color, and have much shorter legs and heavier barrel than the lowland deer. Their antlers are much larger and during the time when their horns are in the "velvet" they are much easier found, as they seek the open points and avoid brushy places on account of their horns being so tender. These horns or antlers are fastened to the frontal bone and, according to some authorities, begin to ap- pear toward the end of March. At that season it is said there is a marked determination of blood to the head, the large veins surrounding the frontal bone becomes temporarily enlarged, and the budding ant- lers grow with great rapidity, the antlers or horns of an adult stag being produced in about eight to twelve weeks. At first the horns are soft, and are highly sensitive. A buck will lie for days at this season with his head in the open, dreading even the touch of a bush or twig. The horns at this stage are covered with a fine hairy substance called "velvet," and are full of blood. On attaining their full growth a bony ring is formed at the base of the horn which cuts off the blood supply and the horn hardens, when the velvety covering then begins to disappear. The deer at this period will hasten matters by rubbing its horns against trees and rocks. When the rutting season is over the deer again sheds its horns; a new pair, larger and stronger, growing each spring. It is thought that nature provides these animals with antlers as a means of defense and offense during the love season, when they are used in many a hard- fought battle between rival bucks for the possession of does. They make a terrible weapon, and a full- grown buck can strike an awful blow with them. How many hunters know what the deep cavities are beneath a deer's eye and their uses? It is called the lachrymal sinus or "tearpit," and has a bad- smelling waxy substance secreted therein, but na- tdralists have never clearly discovered for what pur- pose nature intended them At Pender Haroor a mountain deer was, this sea- son, brought in that weighed 252 pounds. It was killed by a storekeeper of that place, who states that it was the largest of hundreds he had shipped from that place. Mr. Walter Squier, a member of a recent hunting party at Hotham sound also killel a moun- tain deer which weighed approximately 225 pounds. It required three men to pack him out of the timber. The wapiti is also found farther back on the main- land of Canada, but it has been driven back so far that it is practically impossible for a cruising party to reach its haunts. The elk is practically extinct upon the mainland of Canada, but on Vancouver Island, at the north end near Seymour Narrows, are several bands, which are closely guarded by the Canadian authorities. The Provincial Government has also passed a law mak- ing it a misdemeanor to kill deer upon Vancouver Island for a certain number of years. So many hunt- ers from this side have made a habit of indiscrimin- ately slaughtering everything they saw on the island that the authorities have passed very stringent laws against non-resilents. A prominent official, connected with the Customs service at Vancouver, in talking over the game situa- tion with visiting sportsmen, remarked: "Come right along boys, we are glad to have you visit us, but don't slaughter the game. Kill what you need; kill what you want,- but don't try to exterminate it. There are a few, a very few, I am pleased to say, of the fellows on yTour side of the line who come up here, shoot at everything they see, and run the balance back so far it keeps anybody else from getting it Or, if they are fortunate they will kill enough for ten men and take it back home by the boat load. They are the fellows we like to catch. But the average sport who kills only what he can eat and comes for the trip, we like to have 'em." There is the whole question in a nutshell. Don't make a hog of yourself. The open season for killing deer on the Canadian side begins September 1st. The license fee for non- residents is $50. The coast is patrolled by game wardens, who closely examine every boat and sports- man they run across. It is against the law to kill a doe at any time on either the island or the main- land, and the bag is limited. It is also illegal to kill the female of a wild goat or to kill a porcupine. Porcupines are very plentiful and the reason they are protected by law is that they are the only animal whose flesh is good to eat that a man lost in the mountains can kill without a gun. Their flesh tastes somewhat like veal or pork. They live in trees and stumps and are nocturnal in their habits, though they may be found at any hour of the day feeding along old skidroads. They belong to the rodent family and have long hair mixed with their quills, four toes on the front foot and five behind, short flat tail, and when disturbed strike a vicious, sideways blow wTith the tail, the quills coming off in whatever they strike. They attain a weight of 30 to 40 pounds. A bear hunt recently in that section is referred to by a, writer in the Bellingham Reveille, who says: "Black bears are also very numerous in most places in the Northwest. To successfully hunt them one needs a good dog, and as they have to be specially trained, it is not often that a bear is killed. They are wary and have a keen scent, making it almost impossible to stalk them. On a recent trip, right in the heart of a bear country, where the hills were crossed and recrossed by bear trails, we failed to see a single bear. One of the party refused to be- lieve the tracks he saw were bear tracks, and said he didn't believe that there was such an animal in the woods. It is hard for a man to believe his eyes, sometimes. "A Mississippi farmer, who was seeing his first circus, halted in front of the dromedary's cage and surveyed the beast with mouth agape and eyes pop- ping from his head. The band struck up, the main show started, the people flocked into the main tent, and still he stood entranced, watching the immense hump, the crooked, uncouth limbs, the pendulous lip and immense cloven hoofs. Finally, as he turned away, unsatisfied, he muttered: 'Hell, they ain't no such a animile.' "And so it was with our hear. For days and days we trod teh primrose paths of idle dalliance, waiting and longing for the arrival of the dog-salmon, the harbinger of bruin and his numerous family. But no fish — no. bear. We saw much sign, though none was fresh; but still it was bear sign, and with that we had to be satisfied. \ "The black bear has forty-two teeth and vrhile its \ incisors and canines are shaped for a carnivorous diet, its molars are roughened or grooved for the purpose of crushing and grinding vegetable or herbi- vorous food. It is by choice a vegetarian, and will eat enormous quantities of roots, grass, berries and the succulent stems of the skunk cabbage. They have five toes on each foot and Ueir claws, unlike those of the felines or cat family, are not retractile. "When the black bear is born it is naked and sightless, and its eyes do not open to the light of day until after a period of four to six weeks has elapsed. They are easily tamed and quite playful. "In their predatory ramblings bears are not over- choice as to their manner of going, and the luckless hunter who follows a bear trail for an hour or so through devil's club, hemlock thickets and up and down and over and under fallen timber must have the patience of Sisyphus and the muscles of Ajax to come up to his quarry. Although an unwieldly, awk- ward appearing brute, there is no four-footed animal that can make the time through a Washington jungle that a good healthy black bear can. What he fails to climb over he rides lown; and what he can't ride down he squirms over. "Both the black bear and grizzly bear may be found in considerable numbers in the Parker range, and at certain seasons of the year, it is said, they come quite low down on the mountains. The black bear is to be found along the creeks during the spawning time of salmon, and on the points and peaks of some low mountain during berry-time. "The grizzly or silvertip bear is occasionally met with by the hunter after big game, but their scent is so keen and their hearing so good that they gen- erally detect the presence of the hunter and are gone before he sights them. They grow very large, weighing from 600 to 900 pounds. . "It is stated that when young the grizzly bear is able to climb a tree, and many hunters have told of killing them in small trees, but it has never been verified. "I realize that in making this statement I am liable to run counter to the pen of the highest au- thority on bears in the land, but I make this state- ment offhand, as it were, and without a single fact to bear me out. However, I have been told by old trappers and hunters that grizzly cubs climb trees. It may be that, like Mark Twain's buffalo, they just had to climb a tree. At any rate, I stand open for correction. I am not looking for grizzly bears, any- way." Grouse in several varieties abound in the moun- tains. The willow or common grouse may be found everywhere on the lowlands, and higher up the blue grouse are in numbers. They are quite large, weigh- ing from five to seven pounds. Up above the snow line the white grouse or ptarmigan may also occa- sionally be seen, but they are much scarcer than the two previous species. By throwing his holdings along the Coast into the State preserve for two years, James Irvine of the San Joaquin Ranch, near Los Angeles, has closed prac- tically the only duck-hunting grounds left to the public in this vicinity. Two preserves have been established. No. 1 extends from Laguna Beach to the gun club house, and comprises about 1,300 acres. No. 2 is composed of the entire upper portion of New- port Bay, including all tide lands above Island No. 1, and including the island. This practically puts a quietus on hunting ducks on Newport Bay, a field which has heretofore been open to the public. o Tour Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jr ckson's Napa Soda. Saturday, November 9, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN RIDDING WESTERN RANGES OF PREDATORY ANIMALS. Substantial evidence tbat tbe Government is de- termined to put forth every effort to bring the Na- tional Forest lands to the highest point of develop- ment is given in the activities of Uncle Sam in plan- ning the eradication of predatory animals which de- stroy annually thousands of dollars worth of stock running on the ranges in the forests. Eleven experienced trappers and hunters, whose knowledge of conditions and training in the great West qualifies them to hunt wolves, cougars, moun- tain lions, coyotes and wildcats successfully, have been assigned to the work of exterminating these destructive range animals in National Forests in eight Western States. These men, supplied with traps, poisons, guns and ammunition, are going at their work in a way which is beginning to show its useful effect and the forest officers believe that the losses caused by the animals which make stock their prey have been cut down very materially. The most effective way to destroy wolves and coy- otes is to locate their dens, where, in addition to the old animals, the pups may also be killed. In the Wind River division of the Yellowstone National Forest two forest guards, acting as hunters, killed twenty-one pups and two old wolves in two months' work this summer. In another case, where two hunters were working separately, one found a den and killed seven pups and their mother, and the other ranger killed five pups in another den. The importance of killing these thirty-six wolves in one National Forest is realized only when the extent of damage which is done by these animals in a year is known. Vernon Bailey, who made an in- vestigation of the ravages of wolves last year for the Forest Service, reported that in a certain part of New Mexico a moderate estimate of the stock killed by four wolves was a yearling cow or calf every three days, or approximately 100 head of cat- tle a year, to each wolf. Counting all as calves at the low rate of $10 a head, each wolf would cost the ranchman $1,000 a year. This would make a saving of $36,000 a year to the ranchmen in the Yellowstone National Forest, where the several hunters mentioned accomplished such effective work. The work of killing off wolves and other predatory animals on the other National Forests is going on equally well, and the stockmen grazing under permit in the strips of ranges within the boundaries of the forests will be saved many thousands of dollars an- nually. An indirect good coming from the Govern- ment's activities will be to spur ranchers grazing outside of the National Forests to join in the work of ridding the Western ranges of destructive animals. Besides the great saving through preventing the loss of stock, further encouragement is given the work in many States where bounties as high in some cases as $50 a head are given for killing wolves, and $20 to $30 a head for mountain lions. The eleven Forest Service hunters are distributed as follows: Sawtooth Forest, Idaho, two men; Yel- lowstone Forest, Wind River Division, Wyoming, two men; Highwood Mountains torest, Montana, one man; Grand Canon Forest, Northern Division, Ari- zona, one man; Park Range Forest, Colorado, one man; Dixie Forest, Utah, one man; Trinity Forest, California, one man; Imnaha Forest, Oregon, one man; Montezuma Forest, Colorado, one man. These hunters submit reports of the results of their work through the supervisors of the forests upon which they are employed. A large number of applications for similar co-operation have been made by the local stock associations, indicating their appreciation of the value of this part of the Forest Service work. These applications are being acted upon as suitable men are found to fill the positions and the funds set aside for this work will permit their employment. The Forest Service hunters have many exciting experiences in their work, and sometimes even the oldest and most tried Westerners have a very close call for their lives. A short time ago a huge bear was giving much trouble to the settlers and stockmen in the Dixie National Forest in Utah. Two men and three dogs were sent out to hunt the beast, but they failed in locating it. In the latter part of September a ranger came across bruin on his patrol, shot and wounded him, and followed his trail. On the third day he found and killed the big animal, shooting him fourteen times. The bear fell within six feet of the ranger. He weighed 800 pounds. HUNTERS MAY SHOOT ON UNCULTIVATED AND UNINCLOSED LANDS. SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND TO BE A FISH PRE- SERVE. LOS ANGELES FISH AND GAME CONVENTION. The annual meeting of the California Fish and Game Protective Association convened in Los Angeles yesterday and will colse to-day. There will be present a large body of delegates reprsenting fish and game protective organizations in every part of this State. The association has accomplished much for the protection of both game and fish, in the formulating of laws that have been adopted and are now in force. Yesterday was devoted principally to speeches and the reading of papers by various sportsmen authorities. Today the executive portion of the work is the program. After the meeting adjourns today, and all day tomorrow, the visiting delegates and attending sportsmen will be entertained by the Los Angeles County Fish and Game Protective Association. Under a misapprehension of the law many hunters have been deprived of hunting on uncultivated lands of the State, says the San Bernardino Index. Locally, there was a great roar from the San Ber- nardino nimrods when it was given out, and freely believed, that a law was passed by the last Legisla- ture providing that when a rancher posted warnings to hunters every three miles around his place it was unlawful to hunt thereon, no matter whether the land was cultivated or enclosed, or not. The old law pro- vided that a rancher could keep the hunters off his land when said land was cultivated or enclosed. The new law did not pass and the old law stands. Many local hunters thought at the time of the agita- tion of the question, that everybody could post land wrhether it was their own or not, and fool the hunters for their own benefit. And this is just what has hap- pened in the west end of the county, and which post- ing led to the discovery that the law had not been passed by the last Legislature by no less a person than Senator Henry M. Willis, the author of the Hunters' license law. The Etiwanda Gun Club of Etiwanda, which is said to have four active members in good standing, has, it is alleged, posted miles upon miles of unculti- vated country near Etiwranda and created a virtual game preserve for their own use. Senator Willis, with Judge Frederickson, W. C. Vaughn and Harry Logan, left Los Angeles recently for a hunting trip, in an automobile. At Etiwanda they found every likely patch of brush posted with notices and they overlooked many fine hunting spots on account of the signs. Senator Willis had a book of new laws in his pocket and while on the way to- wards Cajon he found there was no such law as he, with many others, thought had passed the last Legis- ature. When he returned to San Bernardino he investigated further and found that the amendment introduced by Senator Price of Santa Rosa had not passed, and the old law, providing for immunity from hunters for cultivated and enclosed land only, stands. Senator Willis, with his companions, journeyed as far as the upper Mohave River, where they found many quail. Coming back they took a daring ride from the ranch down to the summit, on the railroad track in the automobile. They accomplished the trip in nine minutes, which, if made by the muddy roads, would have taken them four hours. LIGHT TACKLE CLUB RULES. The new light tackle committee of the Southern California Rod and Reel Club met at the Los Angeles Athletic Club Thursday evening, October 24th, and partially arranged for the tournament season of 1908. Messrs. Hedderly, Stearns, Spier and Geft were pres- ent. It was decided to organize a separate light tackle division of the Rod and Reel Club, membership to be open to members of the club only, and an en- trance fee of $1 to pay for the buttons. Three types of buttons were decided upon, all to be of gold; one for outside fishing, one for inside fishing and a gold star special for limit fish in each class, as follows: Gold Star. Gold Button. Inside Fish — Maximum lbs. Minimum lbs. Corbina 60 40 Croaker 12 9 Yellowfin 7 4 Rock bass 12 7 Gold Star. Gold Button. Outside Fish — Class, lbs. Class, lbs. Tuna 60 40 White sea bass 60 40 Black sea bass 400 100 Albicore 50 35 Yellowtail 40 30 Striped bass 25 10 Sample buttons, showing the designs as selected by the committee, will be submitted to the Rod and Reel Club at the next meeting. The following restrictions were established: Rod must be not less than six feet long and weigh not more than ten ounces. Line must be a standard nine-thread line. Con- testant must submit tackle used at the next meeting of the club after the catch is made, together with entry properly witnessed, according to tournament rules and on the regular blanks. In the heavy fish, or outside division, the buttons will have a red field, showing fish, crossed gaff and rod. Lettering, "Light Tackle," in gold, white border. In the light fish, or inside division, up to fifteen pounds, same border and letting; inside, blue field, without the crossed gaff and rod. In the gold star special, button to have white bor- der, lettered in gold, "S. C. R. & R. C— Light Tackle," white field, blue star crossed with gold fish. The waters in which tournament catches may be made were limited to State waters, ranging from the Santa Barbara channel to San Diego, and including both these points. This will avert any possible con- troversy, such as arose last season through the limits not being established. These classes and prizes are separate from the regular tournament prizes, such as were offered last season. Arrangements for the regular tournament will be made later on. San Clmente Island seems destined to come under Government protection as a fishing and forest re- serve. Professor Charles F. Holder, the well known angler and writer on fishing subjects, recently re- turned from a mysterious trip to the island, with him went Gifford Pinchot. Chief Forester of the United States. This trip was styled a fishing and camping vacation by those who participated in it, but a much deeper and more far-reacuing motive is believed to lie be- hind it. For many years Professor Holder, A. G. Eddy of the Catalina Light Tackle Club and other sportsmen of the Pacific Coast have been deeply in- terested in the protection and the preservation of their piscatorial friends, and it was with these deep- seated interests in mind that the expedition to the Island of San Clemente with Mr. Pinchot was under- taken. At no time within the history of San Clemente Is- land has the Government knowingly allowed this property to be abused, but recently several of the more enterprising suMease holders of land on the south side of the reserve have begun to "farm" out their shore privileges to seinemen or netters. Some time ago Charles Howland secured a five years' lease upon the whole of the island and there- with he commenced to work to improve what he con- sidered the most useful parts of the site. Australian grasses were immediately planted and at present over 40,000 head of sheep and goats are peacefully feeding the whole year round as a result of Mr. How- land's ingenuity. Being of a volcanic origin and showing but little verdure, Mr. Howland wired off a considerable portion of the northeast side of the island, built dams, re-opened disused wells and in the place of acres of natural spiny cactus he planted spineless cactus. As a result he now has fodder enough to feed for a whole season the vast number of almost wild sheep and goats. To quote Professor Holder: "The island far sur- passes any governmental possessions in the Pacific Ocean where almost barren land could be utilized to such advantages as those for forest and game pro- tections." As a reservation for fishes and game the island has unlimited possibilities. Fresh water is plentiful, and the climate under normal conditions is all that one could desire to make an ideal re- serve and spawning place for the many useful and gamy fishes of the Coast. For some years attempts have been made, and there has been a common impression that at some time the waters surrounding Santa Catalina would be made Government reservations, but the present plans under consideration by Mr. Pinchot far super- cede the hopes of Catalina fishermen. In all probablyity Mr. Pinchot will recommend for Government consideration the whole of the island of San Clemente as a forest reserve, and the regu- lation turee miles radius around as fishing preserves. In addition to this reservation it is understood that an application will be filed which will include the south side of the island of Catalina, making, in all, something like 50,000 acres for fishing preserves and 30,000 acres under the Government forest protection. By creating three bird reservations, composed of a considerable number of islands well suited for the purpose, on the Coast of the State of Washing- ton, President Roosevelt has made it possible to pre- vent the wanton destruction of certain birds and animals in that State, and has at the same time opened a way for experiments with new varieties of birds in the Puget Sound country. Primarily, the President's purpose was to prevent the extermina- tion of birds and sea lions; but the proclamation issued by him establishing these bird and animal reservations has a much broader meaning. Public interest is rather keen for experiments of this kind. Wooded areas that border Puget Sound should be brightened by pretty singers of rare plumage; with a large number of small islands in the waters of Washington set aside for the purpose of encouraging study and experiment along these lines, tnere is no reason why marked progress should not be made. Many Washington citizens are already actively engaged in work of this kind on Puget Sound, and President Roosevelt's act should very greatly stimu- late and encourage them in efforts they are now making. Provided with comfortable homes, and guarded against wanton and wasteful destruction, the birds of Puget Sound, and of all Western Wash- ington, should prosper, and thus all much to the beauty of the woods. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. In Texas the law which prohibits the killing of game birds out of season does not, strange to state, apply to wild ducks. These birds may be killed at any time, twenty-five being the legal individual limit for one day. The game law of Texas is, in its punitive provisions, very severe, and provides that no one who has not lived in the State for at least six months shall be allowed to hunt there without first obtaining a permit from the State Fish and Oyster Commission, for which license a fee of $1 is charged. It is contended by some lawyers that the law which makes the mere possession of game an offense is invalid, and it is probable that a test case will be made soon to determine the point. The open season for quail also begins or ber 1st. 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 9, 1907. QUAIL HUNTING NOTES. Quail hunting on the hills, knolls and upland feed- ing grounds of the birds requires a deal of walking under frequently unfavorable conditions. The ex- perienced hunter pays particular attention to his feet and lightness of wearing apparel, other con- siderations being of rather less importance. The value of carefully selected, perfectly fitting footgear to the quail hunter cannot be over-estimated. It may make or mar the entire trip. Sore or lame feet are the most persistent discomfort imaginable. Stout hunting shoes of soft leather advises one experienced quail hunter, not waterproof, all such sweat and draw the feet, liberally nailed in the soles, are requisite. The soles should be thick to prevent stone bruise. The nails are set on in a sort of wedge outline with the tip to the toe; about four nails in the heel will do. Some like heels, others prefer the flat-footed sole, because it has the advantage of protecting the ankle. Other hunters again discard the nails and prefer rather flexible soles, without the nails. The chance of slipping on stones or boulders in a rough country is obviated; further, with a flexible sole one can move quickly and lightly, with a firmer hold on the ground. A small canteen is a necessity. Some shooters fill the canteen with fresh water the night before, wetting the outside covering and allowing the can- teen to hang in a breezy place over night; this insures cool drinking water. Whisky is a bad thing on a quail hunt; it stimulates the heart to an un- natural degree and enables one to perform perhaps a little more for a time, but the reaction is infinitely worse, and in hill hunting likely to result in lasting damage to the heart. Cold tea or coffee with milk and plenty of sugar added are infinitely preferable if a stimulant be needed at all. Sweet bar choco- late is a good thing to carry, and the all-around" hunter has a few pieces of jerked venison or other meat in his pocket to gnaw on at times, often get- ting along without lunch by such measures. With most, lunch is a welcome rest, and a part of the day's fun, however. A light sixteen or twenty-gauge gun is the best weapon for quail hunting. It necessitates a good shot, but either arm is deadly when pointed by an expert. The gun is lighter; the shells are less bulky; great weight is saved. The importance of this detail is such that experienced men calculate carefully just how many shells they want to kill the limit, and carry no more. Few take over two boxes, or fifty. When they do the extra boxes are cached somewhere in the line of march or left with the lunch to save lugging weight. A thin skeleton coat, aptly described as a "string of pockets." with just enough cloth between to hold them together, is a universal favorite for quail hunt- ing. Corduroy is hot; most men prefer light khaki, which is as enduring in the brush. The quail hunter may expect to perspire, and dress with this idea in mind. It is well to take along a good warm coat to wear going and coming; it may be left with the rest of the cache, and often saves stiffness the next day, rheumatism, or worse. The body, hot, wet, tired, is particularly susceptible to severe colds, having lost some of its resisting power in the fatigue incidental to vigorous exercise in quail hunting. A hroad-brimed felt hat to shade the eyes is ex- cellent; a bandana neckerchief protects the neck from sunburn and the chafing of the clothing, which is no inconsiderable element in a long, hard tramp. Recent quail hunting in the vicinity of Los Angeles is given in the following report: Rain upset the calculations of a host of quail hunters Sunday, two weeks ago, and so effectively dampened the ardor of those who did brave the down- pour that not a single limit was reported in the terri- tory immediately adjacent to Los Angeles. One result of the storms has been to give the quail some unexpected protection. The season was almost two weeks, but no very great inroad had been made in the quail ranks as yet. One of the happy exceptions to the general rule of poor sport was a party of San Diego men who shot across the line Sunday, October 27th. D. W. King Jr. and Dick Reed, well known trap shots on the Coast, were with them, the scene being laid in Old Mexico, below Tia Juana. With the trap shots were Chas. L. Julian, Milt Barber, Thomas Coates and F. B. Naylor of San Diego. The party got 148 quail and this was reckoned by the San Diegans a "bum shoot." The San Diego men would like to get in some time when it is good. J. F. Holbrook, Gen. C. F. A. Last, Jacob Adloff, Auguste Marquis, August Winstel and Jud Saeger shipped in one limit of quail each, bringing another with them after a very pleasant trip. Fred B. Mills and D. W. King Jr. drove to Laguna Canyon from Long Beach early in the week, killing about twenty quail in a place that formerly was alive with them. They made the trip in Mills' automobile. Although there is no bag limit in Old Mexico, the California law of not more than twenty-five' in pos- session at one time applies as soon as the hunter crosses the American border. This in some measure affords protection for the birds across the line, but as a rule, hunters revel in the lack of limit and stop only vhen they have run out of ammunition or cannon possibly dispose of more birds. Most of the Los Angeles hunters who had planned to h'- it Sunday called off their trips after the down- pour of the night previous, and quite a few set the -ead so as to get away during the week. The shooting, now that settled weather seems certain, should show marked improvement over anything enjoyed thus far this year, and the two weeks of poor sport may prove a benefit by maintaining the fun just that much longer. On quite a number of menu cards in Globe, Ariz., hotels and restaurants "quail on toast" is conspi- cuously printed. The managers of these places are taking chances on a $300 fine and a term of six months in the County Jail, as the Arizona law strict- ly prohibits the vending of quail or other birds or wild animals, used for food, in any form. This law applies to hotels and restaurants, as well as markets. Quail hunting conditions in this vicinity will be much better after rain enough has fallen to tho- roughly wet and dampen the thick brush and tree cover that the birds frequent now. In many places it is very hard to find the birds out in the open or in low cover; when the heavy cover becomes un- comfortable for the birds they will take to the open places. Frank Maskey and Doc Ayres enjoyed a hunt on the Point Reyes Sportmen's Club preserves one day last week. On these grounds the birds are plentiful and cover conditions favorable. Maskey got the limit with 28 shells. Will J. Golcher, Geo. TThl and Ed. Bosqui shot over the club grounds last Friday and each secured a limit. Golcher used a 20-gauge Hunter single trigger that is as effective and as prettily designed a gun as a sportsman could well wish for. Sixteen and twenty-gauge guns are coming more and more into favor for field shooting, one consideration alone, among others, is an incentive to their use and that is. the elimination of weight in earning shells. Fifty 20's have an appreciable difference in weight from 50 12's. Thos. and Geo. W. Pennington shot over the north end grounds of the club last Friday and Saturday, getting the limit each day. PRICES PAID FOR ENGLISH DOGS. DUCK HUNTING. The marsh hunting contingent are still awaiting the advent of the northern birds. In the vicinity of San Francisco birds are exceedingly scarce. For the hunter who can take two or three days for a duck hunt, the up-river country is more than invit- ing, for in numerous resorts the birds are to be found by the thousands. Last week. Otto Fendner and Frank Freeman took a trip to Middle river, a station twenty miles trom Stockton. They went across the San Joaquin to Victoria island where Fendner was joined by three of his old-time hunting companions, Frank La Mon- tagne Sr.. Walter La Montague, Geo. La Montagne and the Bryan brothers. This meeting was some- what of a re-union, for Fendner and the now truck farmers used to shoot together for the market years ago. The island men are all shot-gun artists, in fact there are to be found few better shots. Friday the party went out after ducks and found Mallard, Sprig and Teal just as plentiful as twenty years ago, the birds were so numerous that they did not shoot Spooneys or Widgeon. The seven guns accounted for 245 ducks; they could have killed hundreds, so fast did the birds come. The bag was composed of 110 Mallard and the balance Sprigtails. the plump- est and finest conditioned birds that have been brought to the city this season. Many Sprig and Widgeon were northern birds. This section is one of the best duck hunting grounds in the San Joa- quin valley and embraces about 8000 acres, two tracts of which have been leased within the week by gun clubs. Mr. Carlos G. Young recently returned from a trip to Point Arena where he fished the Garcia river, from the mouth up about three miles. Mr. Young is enthusiastic in praise of the splendid fishing to be had there about this time of the year. This was his fourteenth annual trip to the river. For a week (three weeks ago) the weather was fair and clear. Steelhead grilse, from 1 to 10 pounds, with a light rod and tackle, on a Katie May fly. No. 12 hook, he landed a number every day. Far- ther up the river, he states, there was quite a num- ber of large fish in the holes, waiting for the freshets to enable them to get up stream. Smaller trout, from 6% to 10 inches, were abundant and in nice condi- tion. One could catch the limit of fifty in two or three hours any day. Sandbars at the mouth of the river, this year have spoiled several heretofore good pools. E. A. Mocker and Game Warden Walter Welch had a great day Thursday of last week fishing in the Soquel, near Capitola. They landed, with a No. 12 coachman, 75 fine fish, 6 to 10 inches in length. W. F. Hillegass, Geo. Hucks ana Dave Harefield landed seven bass from San Antone Slough Wed- nesday last week, the largest scaling 5V2 pounds. On Tuesday Bill Goodwin hooked a 16-pound fish. Last Sunday, at Wingo and San Antone, the rodsters were out in force. General luck was very poor, but one or two fish were taken. Tide and weather conditions seemed propitious, but the fish would not bite. Taking into consideration the published accounts of prices paid for dogs "on the other side" by Ameri- can fanciers recently, prompts us to give the fol- lowing statement by the London Field on this sub- ject, which is of a nature calculated to afford a little contemplation when the reports of amounts paid, as given in some of our daily papers, is taken into con- sideration: A correspondent has again asked us, says the Field, to inform him as to the particulars of the highest prices obtained for individual dogs, and the reason one variety will bring more than another, with no regulations or rule as to size. Demand is the great thing, and this is ruled by fashion or fancy. For instance, when St. Bernards were the rage, al- most anything in reason could be obtained for a perfect specimen, and this breed has the credit of providing the highest priced dogs of any variety. The famous Sir Bedivere was sold about fifteen years since by Mr. T. H. Greene to Mr. E. B. Sears of New York for £1300 ($6,800), and about the same period the almost equally famous Watch went to the same land of dollars for £1,000 ($5,000), and three or four other specimens reached as much as £800 ($4,000) apiece. Of course, prices are more or less unreliable, as there is a tendency to exaggerate or minimize them, as the case may be. But probably immediately following the St. Bernard come the Col- lies, several of which have brought extravagant prices, some of them £1,000 ($5,000) each or ap- proaching that sum. Since that time, a dozen or more years ago, even larger sums have been paid by American millionaires for English-bred Collies, but the exact prices given have not been allowed to transpire. Quite respectable fortunes in a small way were made during the St. Bernard boom. A similar remark applies to Collies, and the latter con- tinue to bring what may be called extremely fancy prices, and are likely to do so for some time to come, as there are at least two kennels in America the owners of which attach little value to money when their hoppy is in danger. Our British Bulldog has had many ardent admirers, who have not been afraid to open the strings of their purses to secure what were considered by the- cognoscenti the choicest spe- cimens. Here, again, prices perhaps have been much exaggerated, and dogs said to have realized $5,000 were found to have brought but a fourth of that amount. It seems odd that, with all the popularity enjoyed by the Fox Terrier, no single specimen has yet been sold for more than £500 ($2,000), and this sum has been reached on very few occasions. It was once reported that $5,000 had been offered for a well known champion at a time when he had scarcely known defeat, but it transpired that an error had been made in a cablegram. English sovereigns to that amount having been the named price, which was re- fused. Yet a Fox Terrier can win more prizes than any other breed of dog. and this with less trouble and with a minimum amount of risk. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. A litter of four Boston Terrier puppies by Ch. Dick Dazzler. out of Mrs. Ella F. Morgan's Vixen III., attracted much attention one day this week on Van Ness avenue. The puppies were on exhibition in a drug store window (under Brother Richardson's watchful eye), and were the center of an admiring audience of the fair sex all day long. Two of the puppies, seal brindles, are beautifully marked and most promising ones, the bitch' in particular. Mr. L. Allen Shuter, who has for many years been in the front rank of English exhibitors and breeders of flat-coated Retrievers, has sustained a great loss by the death of Horton Rector and Royal River — the first named from a chill, while Royal River, a much younger dog, for he was only three and a half years old at the time of his death, died from an abscess on the liver. It was Mr. Shuter s Darenth which was said to have earned his owner close upon £1,400 (*7,000) in his career. The Pacific Setter and Pointer Club was orga- nized in this city on Tuesday evening, October 29th. The meeting was held at the residence of Dr. L. W Spriggs, an enthusiastic Setter fancier. The officers elected were: George W. Ellery, president; Fred P. Butler, vice-president; Dr. Spriggsi secretary; Vic- tor Kuehn, treasurer. Show committee, Thos. J. Blight. H. B. Knox of Alameda, and W. H. Mackay of Stockton. There is a membership of twenty-five to start with and the prospect of a considerable in- crease. Chas. Linn caught fourteen bass trolling off Rodeo last Sunday. Frank Dolliver fished from the shore and landed five. Mrs. Phil. C. Meyers has sold the good parti-color Cocker Spaniel Glenwood Lucky to Kingsley Stevens of Pasadena. The Bulldog Endcliffe Baron was purchased by Freeman Ford of Pasadena and the very good Dalmatian bitch, about the best one on the Coast, Glenwood Minerva, is now owned by Mr. Fred Herr of Los Angeles. The Santa Rosa bench show project is off. Saturday, November 9, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 SHOTGUN CHAT. J. G. Naquin of Globe, Ariz., won tbe Arizona Amateur Championship on the remarkable score of 377 out of 395 targets — about 95V& per cent. He shot U. M. C. steel lined shells, a performance that once more demonstrates the superiority of the U. M. C. steel lined shell. Mr. C. "W. Clements, a popular sportsman of Phoe- nix, Ariz., and a noted trap shot, will join the forces of the U. M. C. Co. and Remington Arms Co., as a missionary and salesman in the district of Califor- nia, south of San Francisco, and in Arizona. Mr. Clements is a bright young man of pleasing personal- ity and has a host of friends. He will without doubt make his coming engagement a successful one. There is a strong prospect of pulling off at Reno, next spring, a big live-bird shoot with $5,000 in purses hung up. The "pro" squad, composed of Tom Marshall, Dick Reed, D. W. King Jr., Chris Gottleib and Hip Justins cut out a hot pace in the fifth event on the first day. Out of 125 birds only 3 were lost — 'here it is: Marshall 24, Reed 25, King 25, Gottleib 24, Jus- tins 24. This is about the record for the Coast. Holl- ing broke 23, Hoyt 24 — 7 missed out of a total of 175. Phil B. Bekeart, whom every sportsman on the coast knows and likes, has sent out a business card announcing his return to this city again as follows: "Removal. After the 'late unpleasantness,' April IS, 1906, I found myself 'forced to the wall.' But I went through the wall — over the bay to Alameda, a pretty town of homes and clean streets; fortunate- ly my principals never visited Alameda, and per- mitted me to stay there. However, on November 1, 1907, I will return to San Francisco, to the Kamm Building, 717 Market street, near Third, and will occupy the front suite on the third floor, numbered 301." Needless to say, we all wish him continued success. TRADE NOTES. Advantages of the Single Trigger. In all two-trigger guns changing from one trigger to the other shortens or lengthens the stock about an inch. If a 14-inch stock fits a sportsman, a 13-inch stock certainly does not; hence one shot fired from a gun that fits perfectly, and the next shot from a gun that does not fit at all. In other words, a two- trigger makes it necessary for a shooter to con- stantly try to get accustomed to two lengths of stock, while practically he does not get used to either. That is why so many second shots are missed. The sportsman can shoot the Hunter One-Trigger just as well with thick gloves as with bare hands, owing to the very short release and the ample space in front of the trigger. This special feature makes shooting from a duck blind decidedly comfortable. U. M. C. Notes. Mr. Riehl kept up his good work on the Coast by breaking 96 out of 100 at Medford, Ore., shooting his Remington gun-U. M. C. combination. Billy Heer won the Perry, Okla., shoot, September 24th and 25th, dropping only 16 birds out of 380 tar- gets with his Remington gun-U. M. C. shell combina- tion. Billy's long rest has done him a lot of good. George Volk was high amateur at Mt Clemens, Mich., September 26th, scoring 369 out of 400. R. O. Heikes was one bird behind him with 368. Both gentlemen shot U. M. C. shells. Col. Anthony, September 23d. broke 93- ex 100 at Birmingham, Ala. Mr. Futton broke 91 on the 21st and the Colonel 92. Both these gentlemen were shooting U. M. C. shells. H. E. Brown was high gun at Bradford, Pa., Sep- tember 24th and 25th, breaking 35S out of 400, shoot- ing IT. M. C. steel-lined shells. Mr. J. F. Conneely was second with one target behind. He shot U. M. C. shells. Mr. C. B. Adams won the high aevrage at Basin, Wyoming, under impossible weather con- ditions, as the score of 266 out of 320 targets will show. Mr. H. G. Taylor scored 72 out of 75. He won the amateur average, capturing everything on the program available, namely the amateur average, the Ithaca event, 72 ex 75, the cup event, 68 ex 75, and the Big Horn County Fair event, 94 ex 100. Mr. Adams and Mr. Taylor both used U. M. C. exclu- sively. Mr. Taylor also won the high average at the Cedar Bluffs, Neb., shoot, September 25th and 26th, where he ground up 37S ex 400 with U. M. C. shells. 66 to 2; 53 to 0; 25 to 5. These figures are not old-time baseball scores. They are records of ammunition used at three of the big tournaments held recently, and give a fairly good idea of the strong, merit-earned preference among American shooters for Winchester shotgun shells. There were sixty-eight shooters at the tournament given by the Tannhauser Gun Club, sixty-six of whom shot Winchester "Leader" shells. Mr. C. C. Spencer, F. W. Hoyt and Horace Heikes won first, second and third expert averages respectively, and all shot the Winchester shells, and in connection used Winchester "pump" guns. Mr. A. D. Mermod, J. W. Bell and Dr. W. S. Spencer were the three high amateurs, and they also all shot the Winchester shells, and Mr. Mermod and Dr. Spencer Winchester "pump" guns. The Ballistite trophy, the other honor at this tournament, was captured by Dr. Scherzinger with Winchester "Leader" shells. Fifty-three shooters, all shooting Winchester shot- gun shells, was the record at a recent all-day tourna- ment held in Houston, Texas. It is quite evident from this that Texans are not only excellent shots, but they know which are the best shells to shoot. At this tournament Otto Sens, L. Moeser and H. Howard won the first three averages, Messrs. Sens and Howard shooting Winchester "pump" guns as well. At the Waverly, Minn., tournament twenty-five of the thirty shooters present shot the Winchester shells. The winners of the three high amateur aver- ages being Messrs. J. Jones, L. E. Parker and W. D. Steward, the two latter used Winchester "pump" guns as well. The Winchester showing at these tournaments is true of many others the country over and tells a convincing story of the popularity, superiority and reliability of Winchester "Leader" and "Repeater" shotgun shells and Winchester repeating shotguns. Peters Points, On Labor Day, September 2nd, at Lexington, Ky., Mr. Wolfolk Henderson competing for one of the trophies offered by the Lexington Gun Club, won the race and established a new record, for the Lex- ington crowd by a score of 124 out of 125. He shot Peters shells as usual. At Osceola, Ark., September 12th, Mr. R. Mc- Cracken won high general average, and Hugh Love- well second general average, both using Peters fac- tory loaded shells. Mr. Will Welles won the Hunter trophy shooting at 30 singles and ten pairs, scoring 44 with Peters ammunition. At Goldfield, Nev., September 2-3, Mr. J. E. Vaughan won high average breaking 184 each day with Peters factory loaded shells, a total of 368 out of 400. L. H. Reid, shooting Peters factory loaded shells, won high average at the Cedar Springs, Ohio, Tourn- ament September 17th, scoring 190 out of 200. He also won the Navahoe Challenge Cup with 94 out of 100. At Durant, la., September 15th, Mr. H. W. Kahler, shooting in the wind and rain, won high average with 159 out of 175 with Peters shells. Mr. Geo. Reimer of Durant won the championship of Eastern Iowa, scoring 49 out of 50, also with Peters shells. Peters factory loaded shells were decidedly in evi- dence at the shoot given by the Bethel, Conn., Gun Club September 14th. Mr. Chas. Steven of Dan- bury, tied for first amateur average, 114 out of 125; Mr. W. B. Darton won first professional and first general averages, 121 out of 125; Mr. J. S. Fanning second professional average, 118 out of 125; all using regular factory loaded goods made by The Peters Cartridge Company. L. I. Wade won high average at Chillicothe, Tex.. September 17th and 18th, breaking 421 out of 460 under a sliding handicap. Mr. H. A. Murrelle was second, and Mr. J D. Van Sickle third; all using Peters factory loaded shells. Mr. Van Sickle also won the Ithaca gun with a score of 46 out of 50. High professional average at Donavan, III., Sep- tember 18-19, was won by Mr. H. W. Cadwallader, who scored 374 out of 400 with Peters shells. W. D. Stannard was second professional with 361. First, second and third amateur averages were won by Messrs. J. Young, A. J. Stauber and J. Barto respect- ively, all of whom used Peters shells on the second day. FEEDING HORSES FOR MARKET. So common is it for Western farmers to sell their horses half fat, says a correspondent of the Drover's Telegram, that a number of horse- feeding establishments have sprung up in various parts of the country, in which these thin horses are gathered together and fitted for the market. The average farmer might find some useful hints from the methods fol- lowed by these professional fitters, which in the main, are as follows: "The horses are purchased, their teeth are floated and they are all put in the barn and fed gradually , as great care must be taken for a few days to avoid colic. It seems preferable to feed them grain about five times per day, due to the fact that the stomachs of horses being proportionately smaller than those of cows, they need their feed in smaller quantities and often. The hay is placed in racks, so that they must have access to it at all times. They are given all the water they will drink twic*> a day. The fol- lowing method is followed in feeding the grain: "Corn is given at 5 o'clock in the morning, water at 7, the hay racks filled at 9 o'clock, when they are also given oats and bran, the proportion being two-thirds bran and one-third oats. Then at 12 o'clock they are fed corn again, and 3 in the afternoon oats and bran and the hay racks refilled; at 4 they are given a second watering, and at 6 the last feed of corn is given. "The proportion for each horse when upon full feed is as follows : Corn, from ten to fifteen ears at each feed ; oats and bran, about three quarts per feed, making in all from thirty to forty ears of corn and six quarts of oats and bran per horse per day. The horses are not given any exercise. It seems impossible to give them all sufficient exercise, thus they are not given any from the time they are put in the barn until a few days before they are to be shipped. "As a substitute lor exercise, in order to keep blood in good order, thus preventing stock legs, Glauber salts is used.- This is found to be quite satisfactory and will in most cases prevent this trouble. It is mixed with oats and bran, as in this way the horses eat it quite readily. These salts are fed about twice per week. They can be purchased very cheaply from the druggist when bought in considerable quantities. They are not so strong as Epsom salts, and they have a desirable and cooling effect upon the blood. "Oil meal is also fed. They claim that it aids greatly in putting on flesh; also that it gives the skin a soft, mel- low touch. The mangers and feed boxes are cleaned out twice a day, and the cobs and other refuse thrown out behind the horses and taken out with the manure. The horses should be given sufficient time to rest their stomachs, and this can be done by giving the first feed at 5 o'clock in the morning and the last between 6 and 7 at night. Horses fed as described above usually make good gains. In some instances horses fed in this man- ner have made a gain of five and one- half pounds a day for a period of fifty to 100 days. One horse gained 550 pounds in 100 days. In many in- stances from one dozen to twenty horses have made a average daily gain of three and one-third pounds per day for a period of ninety days. "One of the largest horse-feeding establishments in the State of Illi- nois, a firm which has fed hundreds 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 preparation for the market. The length of the feeding period would depend upon the condition of the animal when purchased and the prospective out- come of the same. Large-framed, coarse-blooded 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 at- tractive to the eye of the purchaser. "Many people have doubted the wis- dom of forcing the horses in this way. They claim that the animal will not wear as long after being .subjected to such fattening processesT This may be so, and no doubt it is in no small degree. Still, we must cater to the de- mands of the market. We must give our purchasers what they want. In draft horses they demand fat, thus if we hope to get the highest value for our animals we must sell them in high flesh." If you have a vicious sow that kills her pigs and is generally cross, send her to the shambles. W. HIGGINBOTTOM LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEER Office With E. Stewart & Co., 297 Valencia St.. S. F. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno, Cal. Write for Terms and Date*. PETER SAXE & SON. 513 32d stre-1 Oakland. Cal., Importers. Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses. Sheep. Hoes, Ificli- class hree dints "stork. Correspondent*- .j^ tjctteil Fred. Mast Successor to Zibbeil & 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 sal" THE BEST LINIMENT OR PAIN KILLER FOR THE HUMAN BOOT ^ Gombault's as^. Caustic Balsam IT HAS NO EQUAL — A — Cm* —It i» penetrat- healing.audfor all Old 1L. £k»ee, Bruises.oi tile Wounds, Fel."o 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 k bottle. Cures Strained Torn Ligaments, "aricose Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele, en- larged Glands and ricers. Allays pain quickly W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield, Mass. For Sale by— Langley & Michaels, San Fran- cisco, Cal.; Woodward, Clark & Co., Portland, Ore. ; F. W. Braun Co., Los Angeles, Cal. ; Western Whosesale Drug Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Kirk, Geary & Co., Sacramento, Cal.; Pacific Drug Co., Seattle, Wash. ; Spokane Drug Co., Spokane, Wash. JACK FOB, SALE. "Weighs 1,000 pounds; is well turned, good looker and without blemish. Is a prompt worker. Apply to S. B. WEIGHT, Santa Rosa, Cal. IMPOETED HACKNEY STALLIONS At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER, West Orange. N. J BTG GAME :-*:« f*JTl trnru\ — oils ta|r("ir out . ess tyf en- Y * to [>y gun guod— oils trigger, lock, action perfectly — cuts out allresidueof black orsmokeless powder— keeps all metal parts bright and free from rust. Gen- pro" D. E. Newell, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal Formerly Troy.N.Y The Coney Island Jockey Club Race Course: SHEEPSHEAD BAY, N. Y. Office: 571 FIFTH AVE., NEW YORK Events to Close Friday, November 15, 1907 FOR THE JUNE MEETING, 1908. THE FOAM, S2,50u added (Estimated Value S6,000). — For two-year-olds; $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1. 1908, or $30 if left in after that date. Starters, $50 additional. FTVE FTTBLONGS. THE SUSP, S2.500 added. (Estimated Value 36,000) — For two-year-olds; $10 each, the only liability if declared May 1, 190S. or $30 if left in after that date. Starters. $50 additional. PIVE AND A HALE PXTBXONOS. FOR THE JUNE MEETING, 1909. THE TIP AT,, Cash Value $20,000. — For three-vear-olds (now yearlings) ; $25 each, the only liability if declared May 1, 1908; $75 if by November 1, 1908; $100 if by February 1, 1909; or $200 if left in after the last mentioned date. Starters. $250 additional. ONE MILE AND A QTTAB.TEB. THE MEBMAID, S3.000 added. (Estimated Valne 57,000). — For Allies three years old (now yearlings); $10 each, the only liability if declared May 1, 190S; $25 if bv February 1, 1909; or $50 if left in after the last mentioned date. Starters. $50 additional. OUT! MILE AND A PUELONG. THE iAWEEFCE REALIZATION, 510,000 added. (Estimated Value 540,000). — For three-year-olds (now yearlings) ; $75 each, the only liability if declared Novem- ber 1, 1908, or $150 if left in after that date. Starters. $250 additional. ONE MILE AND FIVE EUBLONGS. FOR THE AUTUMN MEETING, 1909. THE GEE AT FILLY, 55,000 added. (Estimated Value 520,000). — For fillies two years old (now weanlings); $5 each, the only liability if declared November 1, 1908; $25 if by May 1. 1909; $50 if by July 15, 1909; or $100 if left in after the last mentioned date. Starters, $150 additional. SIX PtrELONGS. FOR THE JUNE MEETING, 1910. THE LA WHENCE REALIZATION. 510,000 added. (Estimated Value 540,000). — For three-year-olds (now weanlings); $10 each, the only liability if declared Novem- ber 1. 1908; $30 if by November 1, 1909; or $75 if left in after the last mentioned date. Starters. $250 additional. ONE MILE AND PIVE FUELONGS. FOR THE AUTUMN MEETINGS, 1908 AND AFTER. THE ANNUAL CHAMPION, Cash Value 525,000. — For three-year-olds and up- wards. Yearling entries: $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1, 1908; $30 if by July 15, 190S; $60 if by November 1, 1908; $75 if by February 1, 1909; $160 if by July 15, 1909; or $200 if left in after the last mentioned date. Two-year- old entries: $200 each, the only liability if declared by July 15, 1908, or $350 if left in after the last mentioned date. The entry of a horse for this race, either as a yearling; or two-year-old, entitles the entry to start each year on payment of starting fee of 5100 TWO MILES AND A QUAETEE. For Entry Blanks apply at this Office or at Office of the Coney Island Joekey Club, 571 Fifth Avenue, New York. THOS. H. SMITH, Assistant Secretary New California Jockey Club ^e California Futurity Stakesf<>rl909 ^ 1910 Entries to close December 31st, 1907 THE THE CALIFORNIA FUTURITY CALIFORNIA FUTURITY With $5000 Added To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1909 For foals of 1907; $10 entrance; $25 unless struck out by December 1, 1908; $50 unless -struck out by August 15, 1909; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; 15 per cent of the stakes to the nominator of the winner; $10 per cent to the nominator of the second horse, and 5 per cent to the nominator of the third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry 4 pounds extra; of three or one of $7,000 value, 7 pounds extra. Xon-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won four races, 8 pounds; maidens, 9 pounds. By filing prior to December 1, 190S, with the New California Jockey Club an accepted transfer of engagement in this event, accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be released from any further liability. SIX FURLONGS. PERCY W. TREAT, Secretary With $5000 Added To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1910 $10 each for mares covered in 1907; $25 each for the produce of such mares unless struck out by December 1, 1909; $50 each unless struck out by August 15, 1910; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; 15 per cent of the stakes to the nominator of the dam of the winner; 10 per cent to the nominator of the dam of second horse and 5 per cent to the nomi- nator of the dam of the third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry 4 pounds extra; of three or one of $7,000 value, 7 pounds extra; non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won four races, 6 pounds; maidens, 9 pounds. If a mare nominated drops her foal before the 1st day of January, 1908. or if she has a dead or more than one foal, or is barren, the entry of such mare is void. By filing prior to December 1, 1909, with the New California Jockey Club an accepted transfer of the produce, with its engagement in this event accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be released from any liability as to the engagement of the produce. SIX FURLONGS. THOS. H. WILLIAMS, President THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 9, 1907. 381 ex 400 372 ex 400 124 ex 125 At Cedar Bluffs, Iowa, September 25-26, High Professional and High General Averages won by Wm, Veach. At Cincinnati, Ohio, September 23-24, High Professional and High General Averages won by H. D. Freeman. At Lexington, Ky., September 3, made by Woolfolk Henderson, winning High General Average, and smashing all records for the Lexington grounds. THIS GREAT WORK DONE WITH . . . PETERS -:- SHELLS . . . THE KIND THAT WILL HELP ANY MAN IMPROVE HIS SCORE. =^^=^= THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY =^==^= NEW YORK: 98 Chambers St. T. H. Keller, Mgr. CINCINNATI, OHIO. NEW ORLEANS: 321 Magazine St. J. W. Osborne, Mgr. The HUNTER ONE-TRIGGER WON THE GRAND AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. The contest was open to the world. Ask for our new Art Catalogue in colors. THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Fulton, N. Y. McMurray - McMurray McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, 531 Valencia St., San Francisco, CaL | Sales Agent for California. McMurray - MciVIurray | WE FOOL THE SUN I * * * The ROSS McMAHON Awning and Tent Co. Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. Campinp Ouvfts for Hunting and Fishing Trips. 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. * Phone Temporary 2030. ♦*«>*<~:««**:>***«****< *********-:• •:••>« Four more in 2:15 have already been credited this season to "McKINNEY" 2:1114 Making his wonderful list still more remarkable. &Tihi£BjoS.The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. ANOTHER INTERSTATE AS- SOCIATION HANDICAP WON WITH PARKER GUN Tom Graham, with a sccre of 99 out of 100, shooting the PARKER GUN from the 19-yard mark, won the Western Handicap at Denver, August 21. 1907, and the second amateur average for the two days' shooting at Denver was won by Mr. H. R. Bonser, with the PARKER GUN. score of 387 out of 400. The Southern, Eastern and Western Handicaps have all been won by the PARKER GUN, and the greatest event of the season so far, the Professional Championship of the United States, was won by the PARKER GUN, and the second place in this same great event was won by the PARKER GUN. Send for Catalogue. N. 7. Salesrooms, 32 Warren St. PARKER BROS., - 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. CAMPBELL'S EMOLLIC IODOFORM GALL REMEDY IODOFORM FOR , HARNESS SSHO'JLDERGALLS.BARBED WIRE CUTS./ (^ CALKS.SCRATCHES AND OTHER *y -5£p AILMENTS OFTHESKIN. _# For GALL BACKS and SHOULDERS. CRUPPER SORES and SADDLE 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. We placed it on the market relying wholly on its merit for success. The sales of 1906 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Remedy preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL REMEDY OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is quick and sure for those trouble- some skin cracks under the fetlock which injure and often lay up race horses. Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 1919. All Trainers Should Keep it in Their Stables. PRICE— 25c, 50c and $1.00 (Read our ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy in next issue of this paper) Jas. B. Campbell & Co., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison St., Chicago, Illinois Sold by all dealers in Harness and Turf Goods. If not in stock ask them to write any Jobber for it. AIR CUSHION No lameness They fill with a:r 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 your horse-shoex Revere Rubber Co SOLI K._:rLTACTURE. J * Boston. San Francisco «*•.,*_»..«..«..»-, Saturday, November 9, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 M>i>wiji>i>iiW>wiM»i»wirt»i>^.auir.fc)u&wa^^ At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. (hi Pont de Nemours Powder Co. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.! West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, California «««|«)«|«>«l«t«)«W«|^«l«W«l«W3(^«l«W«|g|^«)«W«^«t«(g;^ ©LJ MOi IOur 1907 New Model Three Bolted Gun embodies all of the requisite qualities of a perfect gun — safety, strength, durability, superior shoot- ing- qualities, beautiful lines, nice balance, and in our high grade guns very fine finish and richness of ornamentation. See cut No. 7 $300 list gun shown above — special price $213.75, ejector $3 0 extra. We guarantee the three bolts to hold the gun tight for all tiTie and not allow the gun to fly open in discharging. We guarantee the coil main springs forever against breaks and miss-fires. Send for 1907 Art Catalog describing improvements and special prices on eighteen grades $17.75 net to $300 list. I zr.: 1^3 ITHACA GUN CO., Dept. 15 - - ITHACA, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch: Phil B. Bekeart Co., 1346 Park St., Alameda CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit is- sued, available in all the large cities of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the fire of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in fire and burglar proof steel vaults. Wanted- AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN." Msft»»ftftft*!»»»«»»ft»M*»»»*M*ft»ftfc»ftfcfcft»»»»ft»ft»fcfc»»ftM»M GOLCHER BROS., Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co. GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS 9 » 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 - 5 § 9 ~ 9 I 9 9 9 511 Market St., San Francisco | g Telephone 4 Temporary 1883 £ i4444444444444444444444444444444444'C444444444444444444 General Watts 2:09^4. World's Champion stallion by three-year-old 'AXWORTHY" (3) 2:15y2 And winner of American Horse Breeder Futurity. book to such a sire. It pays to When wri . mentio: siting kindly xhe Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. n this journal r J » » TaheAt In Timet 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, Windpuffs and Bunches which will not yield promptly and perma- nently to Qu inn's Ointment It has saved thousands of pood horses from the peddler's cart and the broken-down horse market Sir. C. B. Dick- I ens, of Minneapolis. Minn., who conducts one of the largest livery stables in the Northwest, rites as follows: I have beennaintr Quinn's Ointment I or some timeacd with the greatest I I success. I take pleasure In recommending it to my friends. No horseman should be with- ' "utitinhis stable. For curbs, splint?, spavins, wlndpuir sand all bnnchesit has no equal." > Price Si. 03 per bottle. Sold by all druggists orsentby mail. Write us for circulars, 1 1L Hf9 Y*BB Wm. E. Detels Pleasanton, Cal. ?jiFffF HS V.JM w- C" TnPP'n« San Diego, Cal I GUARANTEED S aK^FooTEMHrr Sffj JUNE 30™ Fill Main-Winchester-Jepsen Co under j§ — r— _- saBy 1906 luBB Los Angeles, Cal. ■TO MUG AND I ;=££=^ Bti^^EII H. Thornwaldson Fresno. Ca.l """ ?~^S'Sf Mm fSfl Jn0- McKerron San Francisco. Cal. *m jos. McTigue San Francisco, Cal. Brydon Bros Los Angeles, Cal. vfrJSjplffTTffil^SLfo JBfm Guaranteed under the Food and Drugi Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 1219. JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison Street, Chicago jp+~*-+- 4 IAIR CUSHION No lameness They fill will: a;r 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 No Slipping SEE THAT CUSHION? Order through yonrhorse-shoer Revere Rubber Co SOLI K-JTSFACTURE- S Boston. San Francisco Saturday, November 16, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 »W»l>lUWfcWiW>lfcW>MM»WjaS33rt«^W^^^ At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.| West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, California ^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^ Our 1907 New Model Three Bolted Gun embodies all of the requisite qualities of a perfect gun — safety, strength, durability, superior shoot- ing qualities, beautiful lines, nice balance, and m our high grade guns very fine finish and richness of ornamentation. See cut No. 7 $300 list gun shown above — special price $213.75, ejector $3 0 extra We guarantee the three bolts to hold the gun tight for all time and not allow the gun to fly open in discharging. We guarantee the coil main springs forever against breaks and miss-fires. Send for 1907 Art Catalog describing improvements and special prices on eighteen grades $17.75 net to $300 list. >D ITHACA GUN CO., Dept. 15 ITHACA, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch: Phil B. Bekeart Co., 1346 Park St., Alameda CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit is- sued, available in all the large cities of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the fire of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in fire and burglar proof steel vaults. »»»»»»»^»>»»»»»»»^»»»>»»»»»»»»^MM»»»^M>»»f»»i 4 £ 4 4 4 C 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 £ Telephone 4 Temporary 1883 GOLCHER BROS., Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co. GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS 511 Market St., San Francisco | General Watts 2:091/4, "World's Champion three-year-old stallion by "AXWORTHY" (3) 2:15y2 And winner of American Horse Breeder Futurity. It pays to book to such a sire. m^oT'th^S The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. Qui iins ointment \rt>. Wanted- AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN." Will Make A Horse Over; I will pub 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 on I hand and you will be prepared when trouble comes. Leading 1 horsemen everywhere know it and use il. Mr. K. H. Clark. Fredonia. N. Y., writes: "The bottle of Quinn'5 Ointment purchased fr^ni you about two years ago removed a curb and tborouirhpin and did it Tor good. My horse's leg is as smooth as ever." 1 Price $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists or sent by mail" I Write for circulars, testimonials, etc. W.B. EDDY & COMPANY. WHITEHALL, A". Y.\ 16 THE BREEDERAND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 16, 1907. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots "LOOK FOR THE BIG RED W" THE big red VV is the connecting link between the consumer and the makers of Winchester goods. . Over a year ago we adopted this safe-guarding trade-mark and since that time every box, carton and package put out by us has borne the big red W, the hall-mark of goods as perfect as brains, experience and inge- nuity, coupled with a modern and complete plant, can make them. Our object in adopting this trade-mark was to make it easy to distinguish Winchester goods from other makes, which equal them neither in quality nor reputation, and thus protect you and protect ourselves. We have done our part. Will you do yours by looking for the big red W whenever buying anything in our line? The big red \J\] is to guns, cartridges and loaded shells what the word "Sterling" is to silverware the world over. For your own protection we again ask you to "Look for the big red \/V" WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. New Haven, Conn., U. S. A. Look at these Victories for SELBY SHELLS Tournament held at San Francisco, February 22, 23 and 24, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Fresno, March 3 and 4, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, March 10, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Modesto, March 17, 1S07 Result General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, April 7.4* 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Los Angeles, May 4 and 5, 1907. .„ Result General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, May 10, 11 and 12, 1907 Result. ..Professional High Average Tournament held at Walla Walla, Wash., May 16, 17 and 18, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Sacramento, May 24, 25 and 26, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Tacoma, Wash., May 29, 30, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Grldley, CaL, June 15, 16, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Aberdeen, Wash, July 4, 5, 1907 Result General High Average BREMER-LEWIS Sporting Goods, Fishing Tackle, Guns,, Rifles, Re- volvers. Rifle and Shot- giia Stocks a Spe- cialty. Ammunition. 140 VAN NESS AVENUE, Telephone, Market 2365. Gunsmiths. Lockshiths. Hardware. Shotgun and Rifle Cartridges Loaded to Order. Near Hayes Street 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., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Hamilton Rifle Co. '" ir,,,* THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 23, 1907. Chase's Holiday Sale At His Big Pavilion MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23, 1907 SIXTY HEAD OF HARNESS HORSES, includes Breeding Stock, Matinee and fast Road Horses. Business Horses, and several youngsters -engaged in Stakes. Capt. X H. Williams and Joe Cuicello have each consigned a bunch that they offer to show by the watch, before the sale, at the Pleasanton Race Track, H. Busing will show you his, over the Alameda Track. Alex. Brown of the Woodland Stock Farm invites you to bring your watch and see his perform at the Woodland Track. The Rose Dale Stock Farm will sell WASHINGTON McKINNEY 35751. He has proven a Sire of Speed and Good Looks. George E. Erlin has consigned a select bunch of Good Lookers, and a couple that have "shown the way" in late Matinee Races. Others will sell desirable stock, and all invite the public to see their horses BEFORE THE SALE. -At our Stables December 20th. Write for Catalogues. FRED H. CHASE & CO., - - . 478 Valencia St., San Francisco. OjS0l)SCgXXe0OiXiSaaiSCiCS«8XBl^ STALLION CARDS Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGREES TABULATED Giving Performances of the get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal- Indiana and Ohio Pair up Capital $100,000.00 LIVESTOCK INSURANCE CO. Insures HORSES. MULES and CATTLE Against Death From Any Cause $1 00 000 00 Approved Bonds Deposited With, the Auditor of State * ' " of Indiana for the Protection of all Policy Holders. (J. E. VAX CAJIP, State Agent.) For Application Blanks and Information Address ARTHUR WOLF & CO., Resident Managers, 321 Merchants' Exchange, San Francisco, Cal. SMITH DOURSON & CO., City Agents. $1,000 GUARANTEED FOR TWO RACES SONOMA CO. DRIVING CLUB For Foals of 1905 and 1906 — To Be Trotted During 1908 ENTRIES CLOSE DECEMBER 20TH, 1907. STAKE No. 1, FOALS OF 1906 Two-Year-Olds $500 STAKE No. 2, FOALS OF 1905 Three-Year-Olds $500 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 SL, Oakland, Cal. Money Divided in Each Stake, 50, 25 15 and 10 Per Cent. Entries Open to Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino and Marin Counties. $2.50 to Nominate Dec. 20, 1907; $2.50 April 1. 1908: $5 July 1, 1908; $10 starting payment, payable ten days before race. The race for two-year-olds will be mile heats. 2-in-3. and for three-year-olds, 3-in-5. Entries must be accompanied by entrance fee. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. Right reserved to declare off or re-open these stakes in case the number of entries is not satisfactory to Board of Directors. Address all communications to F. S. TURNER, Secretary, Santa Rosa, Cal. Agents and Correspondents Wanted Every- where for The Breeder and Sportsman New California Jockey Club n»e California Futurity Stakes^l909 ** 1910 Entries to close December 31st, 1907 THE THE CALIFORNIA FUTURITY CALIFORNIA FUTURITY With $5000 Added With $5000 Added To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1909 To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1910 For foals of 1907; $10 entrance; $25 unless struck out by December 1, 190S; $50 unless struck out by August 15, 1909; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; 15 per cent of the stakes to the nominator of the winner; $10 per cent to the nominator of the second horse, and 5 per cent to the nominator of the third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry 4 pounds extra; of three or one of $7,000 value, 7 pounds extra. Non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won four races, 8 pounds; maidens, 9 pounds. By filing prior to December 1, 1908, with the New California Jockey Club an accepted transfer of engagement in this event, accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be released from any further liability. SIX FURLONGS. PriRCY W. TREAT, Secretary $10 each for mares covered in 1907; $25 each for the produce of such mares unless struck out by December 1, 1909; $50 each unless struck out by August 15, 1910; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; 15 per cent of the stakes to the nominator of the dam of the winner; 10 per cent to the nominator of the dam of secoDd horse and 5 per cent to the nomi- nator of the dam of the third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry i pounds extra; of three or one of $7,000 value, 7 pounds extra; non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won four races, 6 pounds; maidens, 9 pounds. If a mare nominated drops her foal before the 1st day of January, 1908, or if she has a dead or more than one foal, or is barren, the entry of such mare is void. By filing prior to December 1, 1909, "with the New California Jockey Club an accepted transfer of the produce, with its engagement in this event accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be released from any liability as to the engagement of the produce. SIX FURLONGS. THOS. H. WILLIAMS, President. Saturday, November 23, 1907.] 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. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francl3co Postoffice. 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, bul as a private guarantee of good faith. THE OLD GLORY SALE will open in Madison Square Garden, New York, on Monday next, with 992 horses catalogued It will be a test of the horse market and a severe one, as the financial condition in New York is such at the present time that money is very hard to get, and nothing but money will be accepted for these horses. A thousand horses thrown on any market will test the demand to its utmost. We will wait the result of this sale with great in- terest. THE Sonoma County Driving Club advertises two stakes of $500 each to be trotted on the Santa Rosa track in 190S. No. 1 is for foals of 1906, and No. 2 for foals of 1905. The entrance fee is but $2.50, which must be made December 20th, 1907. A pay- ment of $2.50 will be due April 1st, 1908, one of $5 on July 1st, 190S, and another of $10 ten days be- fore the race. This makes a total entrance fee of but $30 in a $500 race Entries are open to colts owned in Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino and Marin counties. In guaranteeing these two stakes to be worth $500 each, the Sonoma County Driving Club has shown a liberal spirit and we urge the owners of colts and fillies in the counties mentioned to be liberal in making entries to these events. The Santa Rosa track, where the races will be trotted, is one of the best and safest tracks on the Pacific Coast, and horses can be worked there summer and winter. STAKE ENTRIES are good investments, whether one races his colts or offers them for sale unbroken. They are the real life of the trotting horse business and were it not for them harness racing would not interest so many people. Gen. Watts would have been an obscure colt without fame as a champion had it not been for colt stakes, as he would have had no earning capacity as a three-year-old, conse- quently would not have been required to trot to a world's record. The most obscure colt or filly of this year may be the proud champion of next year, provided it has stake entries, but without them its owner cannot expect it to be more than a "likely" colt, or a "good prospect/' The proper thing to do is to nominate your mares in the futurities, and as the Pacific Breeders Futurity, $7250 guaranteed, for foals of mares bred this year, will close one week from next Tuesday, that is an excellent opportunity to start your prospective foal on the way to fame and your own fortune. Look up the advertisement of this stake in this issue of the Breeder and Sports- man and make your entries in time. It will be a good investment. At a meeting of the New England Trotting Horse Breeders' Association in Boston the other day, A. J. Welch of Hartford caused a sensation by making the prediction that in the near future bookmaking and poolselling will be prohibited at every track on the Grand Circuit. Though he is himself the best known bookmaker on the trotting turf. Mr. Welch said at Boston that in his opinion all race track managers must soon choose between conducting their meetings without public betting or closing their gates. He advocated a big fair at the Readville track, which the Breeders' Association owns, and said that arrangements had been made to hold such a fair next year at Charter Oak Park, in Hartford, with harness racing as i-ie main feature. He be- lieves the gate will support the meeting under these conditions and intends to make the experiment. THE PRINCIPLES OF BREEDING is the title of a new work published by Ginn & Co., 29 Beacon street, Boston, and from the pen of Eugene Daven- port, dean of the College of Agriculture of the Uni- versity of Illinois. It is a volume of 727 pages, profusely illustrated and elegantly printed. Pro- fessor Davenport's treatise on this subject of wide- spread and popular interest is the most comprehen- sive work of the kind ever attempted. The author is dealing with his specialty, and his experience on the farm and in the laboratory has enabled him not only to understand the problems of the breeder, but also to treat his subject authentically in the light of the latest developments in biological science. He has presented the science in an entirely new aspect, that is, he has made variation instead of heredity the initial thought. The portion treating of the sta- tistical method of study in heredity is the first of its kind in agricultural literature. The aim of the author is to present a safe and reliable text rather than to construct new theories of evolution. He has adapted his material especially to the student in the junior year of his college course, and to the practical breeder on the farm, care having been taken to present the technical matter in a way easily comprehensible to the student of breeding who may not be familiar with the phraseology of biologi- cal literature. The text, however, is thoroughly scientific in its treatment, and will therefore appeal to the student of evolution and of sociology as well. The footnote references are to standard authors, and the additional references at the close of each chap- ter enable the student to pursue a particular subject further if desired. SAN FRANCISCO DRIVING CLUB. BIG CARRIAGE HORSES are in demand in Lon- don. A writer in a London trade paper says: "It is enough to say that the great and wealthy jobmasters of London are unable to let or hire anything but big horses; hence, in the absence of home-breds, they buy them in America or on the continent of Europe. The number they now require could be expressed in thousands, and the checks they send would amount to something more like millions. To give an idea, a jobmaster's limited company recently paid £40,000 in one bargain for London carriage horses. The rapid growth of London will soon make 5,000,000 persons into a population of 15,000,000, and with in- creased wealth there will be a vastly increased de- mand for big London carriage horses, as long as men remain about the same height. Scientists tell us that there has been no material change of stature during the last 300,000 years, so breeders need have no doubt about future markets for any stylish, full- sized carriage horses they may be enabled to put upon the London market. In advocating the pro- duction of such full-sized carriage horses as now appear in the parks and fashionable streets of Lon- don, I have no cesire to discourage the fashionable Hackney which adorns the elegant victoria, but I want the larger type to be bred in equal numbers." When Jay-Eye-See electrified the horse world by trotting a mile in 2:10 at Providence twenty-three years ago, who would have dreamed that before the little black son of Dictator passed away more than three hundred horses would equal his then unprece- dented performance? In the campaign of 1907 thirty- two newcomers were added to the 2:10 list, swelling the total to 318, according to the official count in Wallace's Year Book. It is not quite fair, however, to say that all these horses have equaled the per- formance made bv Jav-Eve-See in 1SS4, for all save Sunol 2:08%, Maud S. 2:08%. Palo Alto 2:08%, Al- lerton 2:09%, and Nelson 2:10, were aided by the pneumatic sulky, which revolutionized trotting rec- ords in 1892, and some of them even had to get behind a wind shield to gain their illegitimate "rec- ords." Counting the pneumatic sulky as adding five seconds to the speed of a trotter— this is just what it added to the speed of Nancy Hanks — and eliminat- ing all the wind shield performances there have been only eleven trotters since these "modern improve- ments" came into use that could stand comparison with Jay-Eye-See and the old time champions. — Ex. A press dispatch from Napa states: If present plans materialize. Napa will ere long have one of the finest race tracks in the State. George W. Berry, who is superintendent of A. B. Spreckels' large stock ranch south of town, is looking for a suitable site for the course. A tract of at least eighty acres of land is desired, and a joint stock company will be organized to purchase the land, build the track, erect proper buildings and operate the enterprise. Mr. Berry will subscribe for the major portion of the stock of the concern, if he can get a number of prom- inent local citizens to take a few shares of stock in the project. A program -of three good races, in which horses owned by members of the San Francisco Driving Club- were competitors, drew a large crowd to the Stadium in Golden Gate Park last Sunday, and all seemed to enjoy the sport thoroughly, as they stayed until the last heat was decided. Dr. C. F. Miller, Al Schofield and William Lawson were the judges; H. Schottler, William Todd and F. Lauterwasser held the timing watches, and Wil- liam O'Kane acted as marshal. The starter's box was filled by W. J. Kenney, and his work is entitled to more than ordinary mention. Mr. Kenney is the official starter for this club and is showing an apti- tude for the work that has gained him an excellent reputation. He is very careful to show no favors whatever, and very particular to see that every horse is on his stride and in his position on the track. These are the real qualifications for a good starter, and Mr. Kenney has the confidence and esteem of all his club members. With no seats for the crowd there is always an inclination to push out on the stretch, but on Sun- day the marshal seemed to have excellent control over the spectators and the track was kept reason- ably clear for all the races. Many ladies graced the throng during the after- noon, the fair sex seeming to be very strong sup- porters of matinee racing. In the first race Sidney B. looked like a winner, after he had finished in front the first heat in 1:44%, but Lady Falrose took the next two in 1:43% and 1:45 as if the first heat had been but a warming-up mile. Direct Steinway refused to score on a pace, and tired the other horses as well as wearning out the patience of the spectators. This horse shows a very high turn of speed when he does hit a pace and might make a race horse if the "underwear" were used on him. The second race was at mile heats and was for trotters. It was a nice race to look at, for while the O'Kane mare, Babe, won the event in straight heats, she had close company all the way in every mile. The first half of the first heat was trotted in 1:11, but as the horses had to breast a strong wind twice to the mile, they stopped some at the last end. The third race was between Little Dick, Deroll and Kitty D., and looked like the real thing as they scored like the 2:10 class, and in the first heat went to the first half in 1:05%. Kitty D. had the race won at all stages this day, but not so easily but either of the others might beat her back some other day. The summaries: First race — Lady Falrose (Al Benson) 2 1 1 Sidney B. (Frank Burton) 1 2 2 Direct Steinway (L. C. Becker) 3 3 3 Time— 1:44%, 1:43%, 1:45. Second race, mile heats, 3-in-5 — Babe (Wm. O'Kane) 1 1 1 Monk (Fred Clotere) 2 2 3 Havana (Victor Verilhac) 4 3 2 Neko (Frank Burton) 3 4 4 Time— 2:24%, 2:25, 2:24. Third race — Kitty D. (Al Hoffman) 1 1 Little Dick (Luke Marisch) 3 2 Deroll (George Kitto) 2 3 Time— 1:41, 1:42. o : — — Helen Hale, the racy built two-year-old which trotted to the world's race record of 2:13% at Lex- ington this year, and whose picture adorns our front page this week, was bred by United States Senator J. W. Bailey, and is by Mr. Bailey's stallion Prodigal 2:16, a son of Pancoast. The Prodigal fam- ily tree has the reputation of producing early speed, Prodigal being a bright example of this ability to sire youngsters possessing early and extreme speed, who also possesses other qualities that commend them to public favor. The dam of Helen Hale is the record pacing mare Red Silk 2:10, a record earned some eleven years ago. Red Silk is by Baron Wilkes. Her dam is the brood mare Nannie Etticoat, who is a great brood mare, being credited as the dam of Split Silk 2:08%, Red Silk 2:10, Geo. C. Easton 2:14%, Brown Silk 2:19%, and Et'tie Baron 2:21%. Nannie Etticoat is by Bellwood 756, a son of Belmont 64, and out of Vanity Fair by Abdallah 15. Nannie Etticoat is the grandam of thirteen, showing how remarkably well the blood of this great mare is breeding on. Mr. R. P. M. Greeley of Oakland, Cal., has sold his trotting mare, Hester Diablo by Diablo 2:09%, dam Winnie Wilkes 2:19%, to Mr. J. A. Grove of Santa Clara. Mr. Grove also purchased from Mr. Greeley, Hester Diablo's coming two-year colt by Lecco 2:09%, that is pronounced by all horsemen to be one of the finest individuals of its age in the State. Hester was a very fast trotter, but was never raced and she should make a great brood- mare. Mr. F. W. Perkins, owner of that very handsome and well proportioned trotter, Athamax 2:22, writes us that he has shipped this horse and several of his colts to Arcadia, near Los Angeles, where Mr. Per- kins has purchased a ranch. Athamax will be a benefit to any horse breeding community and should be well patronized in his new home. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 23, 1907. I NOTES AND NEWS ! •:• •> i* •>»> •:• << * * •> »:**:■• •> * »> •!«:«■;« * * <«>»> *:*»> -j. * * .;. »>♦>♦:--> .:**> »5m-:**j Arizona's Fair was a hummer. Dan Patch paced in 1:57% and ; " Charley De Ryder won a heat with Argot Boy in 2:03%. Zolock won a great race in 2:05%. 2:07% and :i. beating his son. Bystander 2:07%. Wild Bell, driven by Charley De Ryder, put the tract trotting race record at 2:08%. Bellemont, Robt. Smith's Zombro mare, won a third heat in 2:09%, and gave Zombro his fourth 2:10 performer. Budd Doble drove Kinney Lou a mile in 2:11%, a great mile for a staliion that has not been raced for four years. Kinney Al, a son of McKinney, took a race record of 2:16%. driven by C. C. Crippen. Queen Pomona, the handsome little pacing mare by Pomona, out of the dam of The Donna 2:07%, won her race in straight heats, the second of which was in 2:0734, the same record as that of her half- sister. Geo. W. Ford's horse Goldennut. by Neernut, took a record of 2:11%. The attendance was never less than 5,000, and some days as high as 12,000. The Arizona people showed that they knew how to run a fair and race meeting. The California horsemen all say they were shown every consideration, and they all want to go again. The stalls are all full at the Hudnnt half-mile track at Bakersfleld, and twenty additional stalls could be filled. William Baker, Walter Maben and other trainers are getting horses ready for the Thanksgiving Day races, which will be given by the Hudnut Driving Club. Tom Fogarty is training his own horses, including Richmond Chief, and expects to be close to the winner in every race in which he has an entry. E. Stewart's auction sale of range horses and broke workers on the 19th inst. was a complete success. The halter-broke "double-square" brand horses from the Button Ranch, weighing from 1,000 to 1,200 pounds, sold readily at from $80 to .5! 73. the latter figure being paid by the Guadalupe Dairy for a well made buckskin gelding that had never had harness on. but looked like a $300 horse when broke. The well-broke chunks shipped from Eastern Oregon, weighing from 1.200 to 1.400 pounds, brought from §126 to $260 each, and the bidding was lively. There did not seem to be anyone present among the bidders that was the least bothered about the money panic, and the clerk had a tin box full of gold, silver, and clearing-house certificates at the close of the sale — no distinction being made be- tween them and coin by the auction firm. The Horse Review calls attention to Metella A., a new producing mare for 1907, who shows up well as the dam of the trotter Lake Elect 2:17%, and Baron Whips 2:11%. She was bred at Palo Alto and is by Whips 2:27%. dam Matron, by Clay 2:25, both Whips and Clay being sons of Electioneer. King Edward, a very fine jack owned by A. C. Potter of Hanford. Cal., was recently sold to a company of mule breeders at Tipton for the record price of $2,500. We believe this is the highest price ever paid for a jack on this Coast, and the sale was made since the recent alleged panic started. Robert Leighton, who was one of the judges at nearly all the meetings on the North Pacific Circuit, arrived in San Francisco this week and will remain here a few days before going to Los Angeles, where he will have a position with the new association, which will open Arcadia track on Thanksgiving Day. Mr. Leighton has with him several photographs taken at the Spokane Fair, which shows the immense crowd that turned out to the races each day. He says the harness racing up North this year was ex- cellent, and the public were greatly interested in it Ruff Brothers of Tehama county sustained a heavy loss last week by the death of six valuable brood- mares and one yearling colt. These animals were running at large on their range with no apparent dise; se and in good condition, when they were sud- denly taken with fits and died, all having the same symptoms. The owners are making a thorough in- ve- igation to ascertain the cause of the deaths. The lost was valued at $1,500. Fantasy, whose three-year-old race record of 2:08% has stood as a world's record since she made it in 1S93, until the great colt Gen. Watts reduced it to : this year at Lexington, has been booked to the colt for the season of 1908. The mating of these two highly developed champions will cause horsemen to watch the results with great interest. Sonoma May 2:29%. the full sister to Sonoma Girl, will be sold at Madison Square Garden next week. She is not only extremely fast — she has been a mile in 2:10% — but she is a good looking mare, as is evidenced by the fact that she won three red rib- bons in classes where there were from fourteen to eighteen contestants. Sonoma May is owned by Arthur Brown of Napa, who has gone East to see her pass through the sales ring. Two ex-champion trotters are to pass under the hammer at the coming Old Glory sale at New York — Sunol 2:08% and Nancy Hanks 2:64. Ten years ago. at the close of 1898. the 2:06 trotting list had a total membership of but five — Alix 2:03%. Nancy Hanks 2:04, Azote 2:04%, Direc- tum 2:05%. and Fantasy 2:06%. During 1907 just five trotters raced to records of 2:06%, neither of which had even been in the 2:10 list previously — Sonoma Girl 2:05%. Highball 2:06%. Axcyell 2:06%, Wilkes Heart 2:06% and Gen. Watts (3) 2:06%. The Western Horseman received a total of 2,016 nominations to its $10,000 Futurity for foals of 1908. Bellemont, Robert Smith's good Zombro mare, re- duced her record to 2:09% at Phoenix last week. Citation 2:03% got over the effects of the nail she picked up prior to the Dallas, Texas, meeting and won the free-for-all on the last day. giving the track a race record of 2:06% and won again at Hous- ton, making her fourteenth winning race this season. The owners of Wilkes Heart 2:06% tried to get a match between their horse and Sweet Marie 2:02 for a race over the half-mile track at Newark. N. J., but the Sweet Marie people declined, as the mare is being prepared for the horse show in New York this week, and among others will meet the crack ring performer, Auditor B.. that was a competitor at the International Show in England last spring. Argot Boy broke the Arizona record when he won a heat in 2:03% at Phoenix last Friday. He is in De Ryder's string. Zolock 2:05% paced a heat right at his record at the Arizona fair. There are said to be sixteen trotters that have beaten 2:11 but have not earned a place in the 2:10 list. When Geo. Ketchum bought the stallion Siliko a few days ago for Louis Winans of England, paying a price reported at $35,000, but which is probably exaggerated, he also purchased for the same party the mare Icon 2:10. by Peter the Great. This mare is out of Alberta, a daughter of Albert W. 2:20, son of Electioneer. Alberta was bred by Mr. J. B. Haggin at his Sacramento ranch. Her dam was the Jones mare, a Maine bred trotter, that the late Senator John P. Jones of Nevada used to drive on the old Cliff House road. The Gilroy Race Track Association has secured a lease from Mr. Henry Miller of the big firm of Mil- ler & Lux, of the ground on which the new race track, built last summer, is situated. The track is inside the city limits, and but four blocks from the center of town. The track is excellent for training purposes at all seasons of the year, and the man- agement will be glad to correspond with trainers who are looking for a first-class winter track, where expenses aTe low and terms easy. Prodigal, one of the great speed sires of 1907. is a son of Pancoast. The blood of the last named horse is rather scarce in California. One of the best bred daughters of Pancoast on the Coast is owned by George Fox of Clements, Cal. She is called Kitty Fox. and is registered in Vol. 14 of the American Trotting Register. Her dam is by Dictator. Mr. Fox bred this mare to Silver Bow 2:16 and got the fine looking stallion Mokelumne, that has never been trained. He also got a filly called Silpan, which h^ sent East and bred to the champion, Cresceus 2:02%, and now has two fine young trotters by the champion on his farm at Clements. The oldest is a four-year-old filly, and one of the best individuals in the country. The other is a colt, coming two years old. and a finer looker cannot be found in the State. Thos. Ronan has returned to Pleasanton from his trip to Washington, and brought down seven head of trotting bred horses from his farm near Dayton. P. W. Hodges has taken several colts and fillies to Pleasanton track for a little training. Dr. Evans of Modesto, has shipped his mare Nut- wood Princess home. She raced all through the Cali- fornia and North Pacific Circuit. Joe Cuicello has seventeen stalls full of horses at Pleasanton, but has consigned five head to the Com- bination sale at Chase's on the 23d of December. The death of M. J. Smeltzer, editor and proprietor of the Salinas Journal, occurred last Saturday and was not unexpected. Since receiving a stroke of paralysis six weeks ago he had been confined to his bed and death came as a relief to one who had lived an active and useful life of fifty-nine years. Mr. Smeltzer was born in Maryland in 1848, and came to California when a young man. He taught school in Monterey county, and filled the offices of auditor and superintendent of school of that county at dif- ferent times. He became connected with the Salinas Journal in 1889. and on the death of his partner. Thomas Harris, became the sole proprietor of the paper. Mr. Smeltzer was born with a love for the light harness horse, and bred ana owned several good ones. His reports of the harness races held on the Salinas track were always accurate in every particular and written by one who was a close ob- server of every feature of the sport. As a school teacher and journalist Mr. Smeltzer worked faith- fully and with ability and staunch honesty to build up the interests of the community where he lived and his death is a severe loss to it. Mr. Eugene Cerciat, a prominent member of the Park Amateur Driving Club of this city, has pur- chased from Capt. Bennett the chestnut trotting geld- ing. Dr. Hammond 2:11%, and is driving him on the road. Mr. Cerciat. is greatly pleased with his new purchase and will probably have him ready for matinee racing in a few weeks, although the horse has been running out for more than a year. Dr. Hammond has won some good races in his day and seems to have as much speed as ever. He is by Chas. Derby 2:20, dam Bella 2d by Nutwood. Mr. Cerciat may conclude to hook him up with his other fast trotter, Major Cook, and they should pole to- gether better than 2:20. A reliable company that will insure live stock is the Indiana and Ohio Livestock Insurance Company, whose advertisement appears in this issue. This company insures against death from any cause and pays promptly. Not long ago the Livermore Valley Belgian Horse Company lost its fine stallion. Trap- pisto, on which it held a policy in the Indiana and Ohio, which was promptly paid. When Sterling R. Holt of Indianapolis purchased twenty-one head of young Sidney Dillons here in 1906. he took out a policy of $21,000 on them with this company before shipping them to his Indiana farm. This action of Mr. Holt shows what he thinks of the reliability of this company, whose headquarters are in his own State. Applications for blanks and information should be addressed to Arthur Wolf & Co., resident managers. 321 Merchants Exchange, San Francisco, Cal. At Schofield's Sales Mart, Valencia street, a corral full of "sore" horses and "orchard" stock was sold last Wednesday. The bidding was prompt and lively and the "aged " division brought from $60 to $80 each. Chase's Holiday Sale will be held December 23d at his big pavilion. 478 Valencia street. Sixty-three head of good ones will be sold. Send for a cata- logue. It will be out next week. Washington McKinney 35751 will be sold at the Chase Holiday Sale, December 23d. This magnifi- cent individual is growing in favor as a coming sire of speed. His oldest are five years old and but very few have been trained. The first one to race took a record this year below 2:20 and is a trotter, as are nearly every one of his get. He is a well bred horse, a fine individual, and a money maker in any good locality. Joe Cuicello is training five head at the Pleasan- ton track for the Chase Holiday Sale in this city. December 23d. If you want to see them, go to Pleasanton any day and Cuicello will be pleased to show them. He has some great prospects. Chas. DeRyder and Budd Doble reached Pleasanton this week from Phoenix. Arizona, where their horses started in the races held during the Territorial Fair. which closed last Saturday. Members of the San Francisco Driving Club and their friends sat down to a banquet in Liberty'Hall, Fourteenth and Mission streets, last Monday even- ing and had a most enjoyable time. Covers were laid for 125 persns and every place was occupied. With good music, good speeches, good stories and good cheer the evening passed most pleasantly. Dr. C. F. Miller, one of the most active members of the club, made an address on the subject of the club's best interests, that was a splendid effort. W. J. Kinney, at 531 Valencia street, has just re- ceived several new runabouts and park speedway wagons that are up 'to date and to be sold at low prices. Kenney has several second-hand sulkies and carts on hand that have been repaired and put in first-class shape for road and track work. Last week Kenney sold Lightweight Schottler (337 lbs.) a MeMurray cart, and another to Tom Corcoran, who will drive the fast mare. Lady Falrose, to it. Schott- ler always rides in a MeMurray and says it is the best weight carrier. Saturday, November 23, 1907.] THE PHOENIX FAIR. California Horses Make Fine Showing at Arizona's Big Annual Meeting. The Annual Territorial Fair and race meeting, which opened at Phoenix, Ariz., on Monday, the 11th inst.. and continued- during the entire week, was an even greater success than the inaugural fair of 1906, and sensational races occurred nearly every clay. Among the big features at the track were the M. W. Savage horses, Dan Patch 1:55 and Cresceus 2:02%, under the management of Trainer Hersey, and the California string of trotters, headed by Kinney Lou 2:07%, and owned by Budd Doble. Charley De Ryder was also there with some of his Grand Circuit performers. Henry Delaney, Geo. W. Foru, Geo. T. Beckers, I. M. Mosher and others went over from California and the racing furnished by the horses owned by these gentlemen was first- class in every respect. The week was a great one for California horses, and in fact, they made the racing successful. The following account of the week's racing is from the Phoenix Republican: On the opening day the weather was ideal, both for racing and the attendance of visitors. The chief object of almost everybody was to see the perform- ance of Dan Patch. The grandstand was filled promptly on time, but the races were a little late in starting, for the people were still coming by hun- dreds. It is hard to find out just what the seating capacity of the grandstand is. The opening day was no criterion, for it was utilized in accordance with its standing capacity, except in the boxes and the reserved seat section. Those who had no seats at all crowded in front of the reserved seat section, so the latter, while they had seats, had a somewhat obstructed view. Though great preparations had been made, the crowd was larger than had been anticipated. There was some criticism of the man- agement and a little explanation is due in their be- half. The management had no intention of oversell- ing the grandstand, and as soon as it was discovered at the fair office that the good work had been over- done, the sale of grandstand tickets was stopped. Being the first day, it was' a hard situation to regu- late or control. So many people bought season tickets and reserved seats for the week that were not to be used the opening day that it was impossible to tell when tickets enough had been sold. And when the fact became known another 500 people rushed in before the ticket sellers could be curbed in their enthusiastic efforts. Planks were brought in front of the grandstand and seats improvised in the enclosure between it and the track for a great many, but still there was a great crowd in the stand. The judges' stand was occupied by Dr. Frank E. Stone of Burlington, Wis., as starting judge, Hugh E. Campbell of Flagstaff, Ed Woodward of Denver and Mr. Carpenter of Salmonville as judges of the races, and Paul Kruger, clerk. The first race was the 2: OS pace for a 51,000 purse, best three-in-five. Mandolin drew the pole, with Delilah in second place, Moy in third place and Bystander, the Phoenix favorne, on the outside. De- lilah was driven by Ben Walker, while Moy was driven by Haynes. Bystander led the field all the way round, but was close pressed all the way by Delilah until she broke in the stretch and dropped back to fourth place. It was Bystander's heat with a record by quarters of 0:32, i:04, 1:36% and 2:07%, the fastest heat of the race. In the second heat By- stander made a good get-awray and his stock wras ris- ing, but he threw a shoe and had to finish on a bare foot, which incident retarded his speed. How- ever, he led untu the stretch, when Delilah passed him and finished in 2: OS. Mandolin dropping to last place. The third and fourth heats were Delilah's all the way round, but Bystander hurried her all the time. Mandolin wTas third and Moy was last in the last two heats, Moy being distanced in the last one. The other harness race of the day was the 2:14 trot, three-in-five, for $1,000. There were seven starters out of eight entered, and they were given their positions from the pole — Wild Bell, owned and driven by De Ryder; J. J. M. Jr., owned by Adams and driven by Hall; Helen Dare, owned and driven by George Becker; Bellmont, owned and driven by R. A. Smith; Richie Baron, ownea by Morris Bros, and driven by Haynes. and Goldennut. owned by George W. Ford and driven by Walker. It was a fine field; any of them looked like they might get the money. Helen Dare was quite a notable performer here last year, but the best she could do was fourth money, and Wild Bell picked up the long end of the purse, Richie Baron took second and Bellmont third. There was considerable trouble in scoring. Wild Bell led all the way round in each of the three heats, but Bellmont crowded her in the first and Richie Baron in both the second and third. In the first heat the half was made in 1:06 and the finish in 2:10%. In the second heat the half was made in 1:05 and the finish in 2:09%. The third heat time was. by quar- ters, 0:34. 1:07, 1:39, and 2:10%. J. J. M. Jr., broke at the start of the second heat and could not recover until the quarter was reached. It was right after the trotting race that the big thing happened. Dan Patch had been warming up all afternoon, and it seemed to the anxious grand- stand that he had already traveled at least a hun- dred miles, and the timid were afraid Mr. Hersey would run him to death. But Mr. Hersey knows his uusiness and so does Dan Patch. When the time came for the start the sun had dropped behind THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN the grandstand so the track and wire were shaded, making the famous horse look almost jet black. Chas. H. Dean had been out on the track for some time warming up Cobwebs, the pacemaker, and getting the fine runner in good action. Dan Patch, with Driver H. C. Hersey attired in a white silk jacket, next scored by. followed by a third driver in a blue sweater, with the running horse that accompanies Dan. With the red, white and blue all in readiness and Ed Hall on the farther side of the track with another runner to strengthen the field, it was very evident there would be something doing Budd Doble, another famous driver, was in the time-keeper's stand along with a bunch of enthusiasts who know how- to hold watches and hold them right. About three times they scored down, and the last time they came in splendid order. The big runner at Dan's right reached out. the started yelled "Go!" and everybody in the grandstand held their breath to see what the time would be at i.ne quarter. Twenty- nine and three-fourths beat anything that ever went up on the sign board, but it was plain to see no world's record would be broken. Still it was the sort of traveling mighty few people in the world ever see. and it was a certainty that two minutes would be shaved. Fifty-eight and a quarter at the half! For the first time in Arizona a half-mile had been re- corded in two decimals. At three-quarters 1:28 flat ' went up on the indicator, and it was plain the gait was being well maintained. Down the stretch they came like a whirlwind. Not a foot did they seem to vary from their traveling order. Ed Hall joined the excursion party around near the half-mile post and came in the field, but he didn't win. It was once he didn't expect to win. About the time the flag pole was passed a mighty cheer rose up, for it was apparent the big air-splitter was doing his best and his best was mighty good. The record smashing was all off, but the people saw a great mile anyhow and were well satisfied. As Dan passed the wire, Vernon Clark, representing a number of Phoenix ladies, walked out on the track with a huge horse- shoe wreath of American Beauty roses. When the idol of the hour came back and was properly blanket- ed, his neck was adorned with the big floral token, and he stepped off the track seemingly fully appre- ciative. Dr. Stone then announced the official time 1:57%. He stated also a fact that has been hitherto given wide circulation for fear it would make people doubt- ful of the exhibition, that is, that Dan has been quite lame for some time, due to his exertions in the East during the summer, and that this was the first fast mile he has made in several weeks. It shows that he is making fine progress, and with two or three days more of good Arizona air he may yet break the record. Pacing, 2: OS class, $1000 — Delilah, b m by Zolock (Ben Walker) . . 4 1 1 1 Bystander, b g by Zolock (Hall) 1 2 2 2 Mandolin, b g by Alcone (Mosher) 2 4 3 3 Moy, b m by Prodigal I Hayes) 3 3 4 d Time— 2:07%, 2:08, 2:08%, 2:11%. Trotting, 2:14 class, $1000 — Wild Bell, b g by Wildnut (DeRyder) 1 1 1 Richie Baron, br g by Baron Wilkes (Haynes) 7 2 2 Bellemont, b m by Zombro (Smith) 2 3 3 Helen Dare, b m by Zombro (Beckers) 3 5 7 Goldennut, by Neernut (Walker) 4 4 6 Dewev 5 6 5 J. J. M. Jr '. 6 7 4 Time— 2:10%, 2:09%, 2:10%. Second Day. The first race called was the 2:24 trot, three-in- five, for $1,000, with the following entries in the order of positions drawn: Dyke, owned by T. E. Poll- ock and driven by Mickens; Kinney Al, owned by Doble and driven by Crippen; The Major, owned and driven by J. K. Wheat, and Modicum, owned by Morris Bros, and driven by Hayes. The heats were all finished in much better time than the class re- quired, and the race was a good one. It was Kinney Al's all the way through, with a hard fight between Dyke and Modicum for second money. Kinney Al broke at the start and Dyke reached out, but Kinney Al recovered, crawled up at the half-mile post, and though Dyke led at the head of the stretch, Kinney Al passed him just before the wire was reached. There was delay in scoring for the second heat, and when they got away Dyke broke and Modicum passed him, going neck and neck with Kinney Al at the half, the other two being neck and neck a hundred yards behind. The time was 1:41% at the three-quar- ter pole and at the finish Kinney Al found Modicum a close second. Dyke third, the Major breaking in the stretch. There was a beautiful start in the third heat and all passed the quarter in order, the time being 35 seconds, Modicum crawled up. Dyke broke and was passed by the Major. At the three-quarter pole they were in the same order and well bunched and came down the stretch like a prairie fire. Modi- cum finished a close second. Dyke third, with the Major close up. The four entries in the 2:16 pace, three-in-five, for $1,000, drew positions as follows: Pointer Star, W. D. Hammond, owner, Richardson driver; Kather- ine, D. M. Francis owner. Mickens driver: Monkey Mack, J. Jones owner. Trost driver; Arro, E. J. Whitley owner, Bell driver. This was also a fine race. Monkey Mack passed to the lead at the quar- ter, Katherine all but caught up at the half, and 5 Pointer was way back, but in the stretch Katherine broke, Arro gained the lead. Monkey Mack went to pieces. Pointer Star passed him a neck at the finish. the order being Arro, Katherine. Pointer Star and Monkey Mack. Iu the next heat they strung out in position at the quarter, which was passed in 0:32%. Monkey Mack passed Pointer Star and at the half took second place, evening up at three-quarter pole and looked like a winner, when he broke, and the finish was Arro E.. Monkey Mack second. Pointer Star third, Katherine fourth. In the second heat Arro lead all the way round. Katherine broke. Pointer Star had fallen behind but caught up with her and they fin- ished in the order of the start. The other harness race was the three-year-old trot. two-in-three. with five entries, $500 and added money. Odd Mark was conceded first money by the other drivers and never showed up on the track. The other four horses which fought it out for second and third money started in the following order: Mar- garite A., owned by Wm. Mclntyre and driven by Trost; El C- J-. owned by E. A. Star and driven by Wheat; Senator Tirzah. owned and driven by W. X. Tiffany: Col. Roundtree. owned and driven by Tom Johnson. The latter horse was distanced in the first neat, allowed to start again and the same thing happened, when he quit trying. Tirzah took second position soon after the start, but broke beyond the quarter, and El C. J. passed him. These positions were maintained until the head of the stretch, when Margarite broke and El C. J. won easily, Margarite second, Tirzah third. In the second heat Senator Tirzah trailed El C. J., but Margarite passed both at the quarter. Beyond the half El C. J. was neck and neck with the mare, with Tirzah behind. It was a pretty race when the stretch was entered, but El C. J. broke, followed by Tirzah, and Mar- ' garite led at the finish. In the third effort they held their positions, gradually lengthening out to beyond the half, when EI C. J. crawled up and entered the stretch close to the mare, but broke, and it was all off. Trotting, 2:24 class, $1000— Kinney Al. b s by McKinney — by Altamont (Crippen) 1 1 1 Modicum I Hayes ) 3 2 2 Dyke (Mickens) 2 3 3 The Major (Wheat) 4 4 4 Time— 2:17%, 2:16%, 2:17^. Pacing, 2:16 class, $1000 — Arro E. (Bell) 1 1 1 Monkey Mack (Trost) 4 2 2 Katherine ' ( Mickens) 2 4 4 Pointer Star (Richardson) 3 3 3 Time — 2:16%, 2:15, 2:14%. Trotting, three-year-olds, $250 — Marguerita A. (Trost) 2 1 1 EI C. J. (Wheat) 1 2 2 Senator Tirzah (Tiffany) 3 3 3 Col. Roundtree (Johnson) 4 d Time— 2:38%, 2:34%, 2:30%. Third Day. The first harness race called was the 2:14 trot, a consolation event, with a purse of $750, best three- in-five. The entries in the order of starting were: J. M. Jr., owned by J. C. Adams and driven by Hall: Goldennut. owned by Geo. W. Ford and driven by Ben Walker; Dewey, owned and driven by L. J. Smith; Bellmont. owned and driven by R. A. Smith, and Helen Dare, owned and driven by Geo. Beckers. The quarter-pole was passed in 0:33%, with Dewey crowding for first place. Helen was lagging, but the others were well bunched at the hald. J. J. M. Jr. broke, but recovered and there was a warm finish, with Bellmont leading, Goldennut. J. J. M. Jr.. Dewey and Helen in order, 2:12%. In the next heat Dewey gained the lead at the quarter in 0:33%. close crowded by Bellmont at the half, passing the last pole in 1:3S%. Dewey broke a little in the stretch, and the finish was Bellmont, Goldennut, Dewey, Helen Dare and J. J. M. Jr. A second was clipped off the first heat, in both this and the last one. The final heat was the prettiest race of all. J. J. M. Jr. finishing last, the other four coming in al- most in pairs. J. J. M. Jr. got second place early, crowded Bellmont at the quarter, but fell behind on the farther side of the track and the fight lay be- tween Bellmont and Dewey for first position and be- tween Helen Dare and Goldennut for second posi- tion, the first named winning in both cases. The two pairs raced down the stretch like mad. and Helen for third place was barely a neck ahead. The free-for-all pace, three-in-five, purse $1,000. was the harness event of the day. and it would have been a beautiful exhibition on any track. There were but three entries, but all are famous, and the first two heats were hotly contested. The last heat was an excellent exhibition, but Argot Boy landed so easily he could hardly hold himself back to 2:05%. which is but three-quarters of a second behind the track record set a year ago by Phalla. The entries and positions were Jonesa Basler, owned by C. J. Snyder and driven by Hall: Argot Boy. owned and driven by Charles DeRyder. and Zolock, owned by the Ben Davies estate and driven by Walker. Zolock and Jonesa Basler were both old favorites on the Phoenix track, the former having divided honors with Hazel Patch at the first fair and having performed well last year. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 23, 1907. The first quarter was made in :31, Argot Boy hav- ing displaced Jonesa. They held these positions, but strung out when the half was passed in 1:01%, and the nest post at 1:33%. On the stretch Jonesa forced Argot Boy and cleared him by a few feet in 2:07%, with Zolock several yards behind. In the second heat Zolock got second place for a few seconds, then Argot Boy resumed and passed the quarter in :31%, Jonesa having broken soon after the start. The positions were the same at the half and three-quarters in 1:05% and 1:33%. It is suspected that Argot Boy violated the rules in that third quarter by flying instead of traveling on the ground. He finished twenty feet or more ahead of Zolock, who was going some, with Jonesa far behind. - Time 2:09%. The last heat was not much of a race, but it was a magnificent exhibition. They strung out in order and on the back stretch were about equally distant, each horse traveling as true as a bullet and like a clock, only that Argot was gaining a little all the time. The quarters were :31, 1:01%, and 1:34, and the stretch show was much like a procession of ex- press trains. All were in the same positions they had at the start but Argot Boy was far ahead of the other two. The air brakes failed to work, and he sailed under the wire at the terrific speed of 2:05%. The two-year-old trot, two in three, half mile, for $500 and added money, was a comedy event, though it had some serious features. Of the three horses, Electwood Jr., owned by E. A. Starr and driven by Tom Johnson, drew the pole. Royal Vasto, owned and driven by W. N. Tiffany, second, Delfino, owned and driven by A. Lopez, third. Electwood took the first heat, easily making a pretty exhibition for a young horse. The other two broke and barely reach- ed the flag. In the next heat the judges had a sus- picion that Lopez was not driving as he should, and put Hall in the sulky behind Delfino. He led at the start but soon broke; Royal Vasto took the lead and finished first, Electwood a close second. Vasto broke and ran almost through the stretch, but recovered just before the wire was reached. Johnson pro- tested, but the finish stood. Delfino in the mean- time recovered and came in last, pacing with a Dan Patch stride. In the third heat Delfino went all to pieces and Lopez, who had been put back in the sulky, made a bad mix-up. Electwood was crowding Vasto in the stretch, when Delfino forced him into the pole horse and narrowly escaped a crash. In this maneuver Electwood got behind Vasto in a way he could not pass. There were charges and counter- charges of jockeying but the judges held firm to the order of finish and it was so recorded. The time though, was good for colts. Oddmark was given first money in this race ($250) and stayed in the barn, while the others competed for the balance of the purse.. Trotting, 2:14 class, $1000 — Bellemont, b m by Zombro (Smith) 1 1 1 Goldennut, b h by Neernut (Walker) 2 2 4 Dewey (Smith) 4 3 2 Helen Dare (Beckers) 5 4 3 J. J. M. Jr. (Hall) 3 5 5 Time— 2:12%, 2:11%, 2:11%. Pacing, free-for-all, $1000 — Argot Boy, b g by Argot Wilkes (DeRyder) 111 Zolock, b s by McKinney (Walker) 3 2 2 Jonesa Basler, br s by Robert Basler (Hall) 2 3 3 Time— 2:07%, 2:09%, 2:05%. Trotting, two-year-olds, half-mile heat, $500 — Royal Vasto (Tiffany) 2 1 1 Electwood Jr. (Johnson) 1 2 2 Delfino (Lopez) 3 3 3 Time— 1:25, 1:23%, 1:22%. Fourth Day. The overshadowing single attraction yesterday was Budd Doble and his notable black stallion, Kinney Lou 2:07%. The horse appeared on the track early in the afternoon in his warming up exercise and was loudly cheered. He is a fine looking animal, and so many fine ones have been seen here in re- cent years that the people are all divided in senti- ment as to their order of rank for beauty. Between 3 and 4 o'clock the horse reappeared with the veteran Budd Doble in the sulky, attired in a dark blue suit with a cap to match, and a great ovation was given to both man and horse. With but little scoring the start was made to beat the track trotting record. The effort was not a successful one, but it was a fine exhibition, Kinney Lou being paced by Cobwebs, Dan Patch's famous thoroughbred pace- maker. The first quarter was made in :33%, and the pic- ture along the back stretch was a pleasing one. The big black horse seems to travel just as true as Dan Patch himself, and that is saying something, but his action of course is not quite so rapid. When the half was passed in 1:05 it was seen the speed would not equal the mark set, but it was an exhibition worth while for all that. The next post was reached in 1:37%, and down the stretch the two horses raced neck and neck, finishing in 2:11%, amid the plaudits of the multitude. During the afternoon George Beckers started his trotting horse, Zowboyetta, to beat 2:15%, and ac- complished his purpose. No pacemaker was used and the exhibition was a pleasing one. There was never p, break and the stride and gait were appar- ently ;rfect The time was :33% 1:06%, 1:40%, and 2 14%, with a second and much glory to the >f horse and driver. The harness races were very interesting and quite speedy and everything went off smoothly. The 2:12 pace came first, three in five, for $1000. The entries in the order of starting wTere Looking Out, owned by Lee Hall, driven by Bell; Ginger, owned by C. B. Loose, driven by Spicer; Mandolin, owned and driven by J. C. Mosher, and Queen Po- mona, owned by M. A. Thompson, and driven by Hall. Queen Pomona was a fine performer on this track last year and became a great favorite. Yes- terday and her first appearance here this year, and though she was not so imposing in her general looks as some of the others, and started last, she took the money for the simple reason that she had the speed. Soon after the start Ginger got the pole from Lookout and at the quarter Queen Pomona took sec- ond place. The half was passed in 1:06% and the positions were maintained to the last post at 1:38%. Ginger led to the draw gate, when Queen passed him and finished in 2:09%, Ginger Mandolin and Look Out in order. In the second heat they maintained the order of starting clear to the stretch, the quar- ters being made in :32, 1:03% and 1:35%. In the finish Mandolin pressed ahead of Ginger and the ending was Queen, Mandolin, Ginger and Look Out. Time, 2:07%. In the third heat the quarter was passed in :31%. Mandolin broke on the back stretch and Ginger took second place. They were bunched at the three-quarter pole, 1:36%, and finished close together, Queen Ginger, Look Out, Mandolin, 2:10%. The special race for $1000 was participated in by Arro E, Monkey Mack and Daniel J., starting in that order. This was a fine race and a most re- markable one in this respect. The horses were en- tered in the order given, drew positions in the same order, finished each of the three heats in the same order and Arro E. made each of the heats in the same time, 2:14%. In the first two heats the travel- ing was always in the same order, and they were most of the time quite close together. The only deviation was in the last heat when Monkey Mack took the pole, leading from the quarter to the half, when Arro resumed and Daniel hurried Mack until the former broke. The two-year-old pace, half mile, two in three, for $400, was a slow race, but the colts traveled very smoothly, Onward Prince, owned by B. B. Beecher, winning first money. Elbert D., owned by S. Y. Barkley and Lottie Chambers, owned by W. T. Bark- ley, made a family affair of it and divided second and third money. Pacing, 2:12 class, $1000 — Queen Pomona, b m by Pomona (Hall) .... 1 1 1 Ginger (Spicer) 2 3 2 Mandolin (Mosher) 3 2 4 Looking Out (Bell) 4 4 4 Time— 2:09%, 2:07%, 2:10%. Special pace, $500 — Arro E. (Bell) 1 1 1 Monkey Mack (Trost) 2 2 2 Daniel J 3 3 3 Time — 2:14% each heat Pacing, two-year-olds, half-mile heats, $400 — Onward Prince (Beecher) 1 1 Lottie Chambers (W. Barkley) 3 2 Elberta D. (S. Barkley) 2 3 Time— 1:37%, 1:32%. Fifth Day. The most wonderful mile made, by a harness horse anywhere in the world during the year 1907 was seen at the Phoenix track Friday, when the peerless Dan Patch broke his record of last Monday by a quarter of- a second and was credited with a well earned mile in 1:57%. It was not the worst day in the world, but it was far from the best from a racing standpoint, and did not compare with Monday, when the first start was made. It was cloudy and chilly all day, not uncom- fortably so for the visitors until late in the after- noon, but from the horseman's view point it was chilly all day. The contrast was easily noted be- tween the appearance of Dan Patch when he started Friday as compared to Monday. While he had been quite thoroughly exercised and had gone a mile in about 2:13 only a few minutes before, as a part of the warming-up process, when he came out for action he did not appear from the benches to be per- spiring at all. When he started on Monday he looked as though he had just stepped out of a bath tub, and was so wet his coat was darkened several shades. The early part of the afternoon was almost without wind, and it was hoped would stay so, but about 2 o'clock a little breeze sprang up and was main- tained until just before Dan was in condition for starting. In the work-out mile Mr. Hersey said the wind did not bother much and he paid little atten- tion to it, but a moment later the breeze stiffened, and while it was little noticed by the crowd, being broken by the grandstand, there was a heavy atmos- pheric movement which the horse had to face for a half-mile beyond the quarter pole. He finished with the wind, and very much like it, only a good deal faster, but while it was with him for a few yards, it was against him tie greater part of the way. Dr. Stone, who drove round to the further side of the half-mile track to start a running race imme- diately afterward, says the breeze was stronger than most people imagined and that in his opinion it held the horse back at least a second. When Dan came out for the final effort and Mr. Hersey took his seat in the sulky, a great cheer arose. Only a couple of times did they score before the final start was made and the getaway was a very good one. It was a wavering streak of red, white and blue from the start to the quarter pole, Dean marking the pace with his red sweater, all eyes on Dan and Mr. Hersey in white, with Driver Nash as escort. The little bunch swept by the quar- ter in 0:29%. Down the back stretch they went, the prettiest sort of an exhibition. Unlike a race where the horses try to string 'out, their effort was to keep together, and the bunch moved around as spectacularly as a balloon crosses the heavens, a- great deal faster, and with much more assurance in the minds of the witnesses as to what the finish would be. The second quarter was 0:58%, or just a quarter second less than the first quarter, and that going dead against the wind. The watch said 1:27% at the third post and the finish was the prettiest ever seen on the Phoenix track, or that will be, no doubt, for some time to come. It was the opinion of most people as he entered the stretch that he would not equal Monday's performance, and when the time, 1:57%, went up on the board a cheer split the cir- cumambient atmosphere, whatever that may mean, and there was general rejoicing. The third quarter, made in 0:29 flat, was the fastest, showing that the wind had held him back before and tired the horse so his last quarter was the slowest, 0:29%. The first race of the afternoon was the 2:19 trot for $1,000. The entries were Wild Bell, owned and driven by De Ryder; Burnut, owned by Geo. W. Ford and driven by Ben Walker, and Dyke, the hand- some Pollock horse, who finished the first heat third and was drawn on account of lameness. They started in the order given. Burnut caught up with the pole horse at the quarter in 0:34%, and they traveled almost abreast to the three-quarter pole in 1:44% and on into the stretch, finishing with Bur- nut a very close second in 2:16%. In the second heat Burnut was quite close all the way round, but it was evident that it was by Wild Bell's permission. The quarter was 0:33%, the next post 1:06% and the finish fairly close at 2:18%. The third heat was no race at all, though Burnut wTas in hailing distance at the quarter in 0:32, and at the half-mile in 1:04%, a little further back. Then the grandstand was treated to a surprise party. Wild Bell is a traveler, but they had not been fully ap- prised of the information before. After entering in this race some months ago he made a mark in the East of 2:08%. The crowd had been a little dis- appointed the day before, when Kinney Lou failed to break the track trotting record, and Mr. De Ryder felt so bad about it, he thought he would treat the grandstand to an exhibition. He conferred with Wild Bell and he was "willin' " and began putting one foot out ahead of the other, regardless of the danger of making Cresceus jealous, when he heard the news over in the Savage stable. The three-quar- ter pole was passed in 1:36, and Burnut was unable to communicate any more e,xcept by long-distance telephone. "What's he whipping him for," came the cry from the grandstand as Wild Bell came down the stretch, and then it was seen that De Ryder was engaged in making a new track trotting record of 2:08%. When Wild Bell came back and faced the people he got a beautiful reception and Mr. De Ryder got the congratulations he deserved. The entries for the 2:29 trotting race in the order of starting were Odd Mark, Hutchington owner, Mickens driver; Kinney Al, Doble owner, Crippen driver; Ramona S., Beckers owner and driver. It was Modicum's race all the way through, Kin- ney Al being the only contestant for first place. Kin- ney Al took the pole for a brief space after the start, then Modicum regained and led to the half in 1:09%, the three-quarters in 1:44% and came down the stretch closely followed by Kinney Al, Odd Mark third, Ramona last In the next heat Kinney Al hurried Modicum to the three-quarter post in 0:33%, 1:08% and 1:42%, when Kinney Al broke, but still finished a good sec- ond. Ramona gained third, sending Odd Mark back. In the third heat Kinney Al broke on the back stretch and the two slow horses changed back to their posi- tions in the first heat. Half-mile 1:07%, three-quar- ters 1:43, finish 2:17%. The three-year-old pace for $400 and added money had three Oh So colts for contestants — Nettie Oh So, owned by H. C. Lockett; Prize Oh So, owned by W. W. Cook, and Oh So Hamburger, owned by L. M. Hoghe. They started in the order of entry and finished both heats that way. It was rather an amus- ing race, Nettie Oh So being easily the victor from the start, though Prize Oh So was always giving her a race. Trotting, 2:19 class, $1,000 — Wild Bell, b g by Wildnut (De Ryder) 1 1 1 Burnut, b g by Neernut (Walker) 2 2 2 Dyke, ch g by son of Allerton (Hall) 3 3 3 Time— 2:16%, 2:18%, 2:08%. Trotting, 2:29 class, $1,000 — Modicum (Morris) 1 1 1 Kinney Al, b s by McKinney (Crippen).... 2 2 2 Odd Mark (Mickens) . ., 3 4 3 Ramona S. (Beckers) .' 4 3 4 Time— 2:17%, 2:17%, 2:17%. Trotting, three-year-olds, $600 — Nettie Oh So (Lockett) 1 1 Prize Oh So (Cook) 2 2 Oh So Hamburger (Hoghe) 3 3 Time— 2:26%, 2:25. Last Day. The bright particular star of Saturday's track per- Saturday, November 23, 1907.] formance was Argot Boy, though there were several that shone with only a slightly lesser light. It was the special pacing race between Argot Boy and Queen Pomona, both favorite horses with the Phoenix visitors, though Argot Boy is the larger animal and accounted the faster one. Incidentally, it was under- stood the winner would make an effort to beat the track record for pacing in a race, and the winner did so. Argot Boy drifting in at the finish of the second heat on a speed breaker that landed him in the life-saving station in 2:03%, amputating a second and a quarter from the track record of 2:04% made a year ago by Phalla of the Gateomb stable. They made the first heat in the order of starting, with Argot Boy at the pole, keeping well together and in the following time: 0:35, 1:07%, for the quar- ter and 2:08% for the mile, the last half being made in 1:01. In the second heat Queen Pomona went like the wind, abreast of Argot Boy, both passing the quarter in 30 seconds, or at a two-minute clip. But the little mare could not stand that kind of action for so long a distance and began to fade as the half was reached in 1:01%. Argot Boy passed the three-quarter post in 1:31%. As he entered the stretch Queen Pomona made an extra exertion as the distance between them was too great too look good. De Ryder turned a few more volts of encouragement into Argot Boy, and down about the draw gate he tapped him a time or two with the whip just to let him know that he was still holding the lines and watching the game. The audience was breathless, for it had already figured up the quarters and knew the record was broken, but its heart was with the pacer, and everybody wanted to see him make a name for himself. It was a short suspense, for he passed the wire before the people hardly had time to cheer and Queen Pomona came rushing in about 150 feet behind, a slow second to Argot Boy, but nevertheless gaining in speed the entire length of the stretch and making a pretty exhibition. The mile, 2:03%, is not only the new record for the track, but it equals the best record made by the same horse on the Boston track. The 2:05 pace for $1,000 was but little less notable a race and almost as interesting. The entries in the order of starting were Bystander and Zolock, both well known horses here, and Ginger, owned by C. B. Loose. Zolock got the pole at the eighth and held it clear to the finish, forced all the time by Bystander, with Ginger not far to the bad, the heat being finished in 2:05%, equaling the time of Argot Boy earlier in the week, and which was the best race record on the track this year until Argot changed it. The second heat was traveled without change of order, Bystander contesting hard for first position until he broke and came under the wire running. The time was 0:31% at the quarter, 1:03% at the half and the finish in 2:07%. The third heat was probably the best exhibition of the three, and all three horses went pretty close together from start to finish. There was never a time that Bystander and Ginger did not have a show if anything happened and never a time that they did have a look-in, if all went well, and it did. The time was 0:30%, 1:01%,' 1:34% and 2:06%. The 2:11 trot was participated in by the follow- ing horses in the order of starting: Bellmont, R. A. Smith of the Los Angeles Gentlemen's Driving Club, owner and driver; Athasham, L. Bachant owner, De Ryder driver; Dewey, Smith & Smith owners, Walker driver; Richie Baron, Morris Bros, owner, Hayes driver. Bellmont broke early and Athasham took the lead at the quarter in 0:33. The others were bunched just behind him at the half. They passed the last post in 1:39 and then Bellmont took the lead and ended the stretch in 2:11%, with Athasham, Richie Baron and Dewey in order. The same performance was repeated in the second heat, Athasham not seeming to have wind for a mile at his fastest clip, but Dewey and Richie Baron changed places at the finish, which was made in 2:10%. In the third heat it was the same way to the three- quarter pole in 0:31%, 1:04 and 1:37. Here they all bunched for a fight down the stretch. The finish was the same order as the first heat, but the judges placed Richie Baron third. The time was 2:09%. Katherine, who started to beat her pacing record of 2:17% with a running pacemaker, gained her point in a pretty performance. The time was 0:31%, 1:07 at the half, finishing in 2:16. Goldennut, in like manner, used a pacemaker in an effort to beat his trotting record of 2:14, which he did, taking a mark of 2:11%. Margaret A. and Prince Zombro pulled off a matched trotting race, which was neck and neck at the half-mile post, in 1:14 and 1:15% at the next station, and 2:28% at the wire, Margaret A. winning nd the other horse a good second. Pacing, special — Argot Boy, b g by Argot Wilkes (De Ryder) . . 1 1 Queen Pomona, b m by Pomona (Hall) 2 2 Time— 2:08%, 2:03% Pacing, 2:05 class, $1,000— Zolock, br s by McKinney (Walker) 1 1 1 Bystander, b g by Zolock (Hall) 2 2 2 Ginger, b g (Loose) 3 3 3 Time— 2:05%, 2:07%, 2:06%. Trotting, 2:11 class, $1,000 — Bellmont, b m by Zombro (Smith) 1 1 1 Athasham, br s by Athadon (De Ryder) 2 2 2 Richie Baron, br g by Baron Wilkes (Hayes) 3 4 3 Dewey (Walwer) 4 3 4 Time— 2:11%, 2:10%, 2:09%. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN SANTA MARIA RACE RESULTS. WILL RACE THANKSGIVING DAY. The races held at Santa Maria during the week of October 21-26 inclusive resulted as follows: Horses without records, $150 — Pauline H. (p), b m by San Luisito (Car- son) 1 2 1 1 Almo (t), b c by Almonado (Mauchaca) . . 3 1 3 3 Black Bart, b g by Gen. Gomez (Mead) ..2322 Amapola, s m by Diablo (McCormick) . . 4 4 4 4 Time— 2:28, 2:28%, 2:29, 2:30. 2:25 class, $200 — Flora B. (p), s m by Elite (Blosser) 1 1 1 Loretta P., b m by Ontap (Ferguson) 3 2 2 Wayward Jr., b s by Wayward (McCormick) 2 3 3 Alamo, ch g by Almonado (Cody) 4 4 4 Anona, b m by San Luisito (Hamilton) .... 5 5 5 Time— 2:21%, 2:24%, 2:25. Special, $80— Sultan 'Boy (t), b s by Bendon (Ferguson) ..11 1 Tobasco, b s by Morris W. (Mead) 2 2 2 Nellie K., b m, untraced (Cody) 4 3 3 Babe, blk g, untraced ( McCormick) 3 4 4 Time— 2:34, 2:36, 2:28. Free-for-all pace, dash, $100 — Wild Nutling (p), b s by Wildnut (McCormick).. 1 Diablito, b g by Diablo (Ferguson) 2 Time — 2:25. 2:40 class, $150— Almo, b s (t) by Almonada (Man- checa) 1 2 3 1 1 Black Bart, blk g (p) by Gen. Gomez (Mead) 2 1 1 2 2 Honas Bismark, hr g by Purissimo (Hamilton) 3 3 2 3 3 Time— 2:25, 2:28%, 2:30, 2:30, 2:29. 2:20 class, $200— Flora B. (p), by Elite (Blosser) 3 111 Wayland Jr. (p), b s by Wayward (Mc- Cormick) 1 2 2 2 Loretta F., b m by Ontap (Ferguson) . . 2 3 3 3 Time— 2:25%, 2:26, 2:30, 2:35. Special, $75 — Honas Bismark (p), hr g by Purissimo (Trainor) 1 1 Sultan Boy, b s by Bendon (Ferguson). . 2 2 Alamo, ch g by Almonado (Mauchaca) 3 3 Time— 2:27, 2:27%. Special, $60 — Tobasco (p), b g by Morris A. (Mead) 1 1 Babe, blk g, untraced (McCormick) 2 2 Nellie K., b m, untraced (Mauchaca) 3 3 Time — 2:^4, 2:36. 2:40 class, $150— Almo (t), b g by Almonado (Mauchaca) 3 4 2 1 3 1 1 Black Bart (p), b g by Gen. Gomez (Mead) 1 2 1 4 2 2 3 Pauline H. (p), s m by San Luisito (Carson) 4 3 3 3 1 3 2 Honas Bismark (p), br g by Purissimo (Trainor) 2 1 4 2 dis Time— 2:27%, 2:24%, 2:26%, 2:24, 2:24, 2:27, 2:27%. o MATCH UP THE HORSES. This does not imply that those of the same mark- ings or same color are to he worked together. Match- ing farm teams is more difficult than matching driv- ing teams. A slow walking horse should never he put with a fast walking one, for you will have to constantly urge the slow one, and this soon irritates the other one. Match gaits; match temperaments and match horse-power. These are the three essen- tials to keep in mind when matching up the team for heavy work. Never put a young horse to very heavy, steady work, such as plowing alongside of an old staid horse. The youngster is apt to do more than his share, in spite of all you can do to equalize the work. When breaking a colt I have always found it best to put it alongside an even tempered horse that is not easily rattled. Such a mate will soon give confidence to the colt and he readily falls into work without much trouble. A correspondent says give the colt some light farm work at first, such as plowing or harrowing. That's risky. I would never hitch a colt to a harrow. You never know what they are going to do, and a harrow is a mean thing to get a horse mixed up in. I would rather give the colts light driving and as they become seasoned give them some heavier work. Match up the colts as soon as possible and when the teams are matched up don't change them all around unelss for some very good reason. Horses have to learn how to pull and work together. — Farmer and Breeder. Have you ever known any fashion more generally disfiguring than that of docking horses, except per- haps that other horror of "pricking" them? Big or little, the knife always goes through the same joint in the tail and the pitiful stump is then further tortured by the severing of sinews until it sticks up like a sore thumb. Did we graduate the amount of mutilation to the size of the bone, appearances would not be so incongruous. But we rarely do, and the 17-hand coacher flourishes a brush that would not dust a fair sized goat, making him as ill bal- anced and as much "down by the head" as a barge without a rudder. The members of the Sacramento Driving Club are all hard at work getting their horses ready for an afternoon of racing, to be held on Thanksgiving Day. It is proposed to charge admission to the track on that day, all the money to go to the Home for Or- phans in that city, that the children may have a generous Christmas^ According to the Bee the members of the club are entering into the affair with much spirit, and their work will meet with noth- ing but success. Six thousand tickets have been issued, and the way they are selling predicts a tidy sum for the homeless and parentless waifs for whose benefit the affair is to be given. Should the present ideal weather prevail, there will doubtless be a great outpouring of people to the race track on the holiday. The afternoon's card will consist of three races. The entries to these races include the fastest horses in the city, for the driving club has invited all owners of fast horses to enter in the events. During the interval between the heats a band will play en- livening airs. The judges of the races will be no other than the three Superior Judges — J. W. Hughes of Depart- ment 1, C. N. Post of Department 2 and Peter F. Shields of Department 3. These three servers of justice will hear no arguments of cases by drivers, all demurrers and answers will be overruled, and any disobedience of orders will be adjudged as contempt of Court. The Judges, however, retain the privilege of taking decisions under advisement. When the affair was' first proposed it was before the recent municipal election. The committee at that time agreed that the Mayor-elect, whoever he might be, must officiate as timekeeper. As the lot has fallen to Clinton L. White, he will have the honor of registering and authenticating all records made. Chairman I. Christie of the program committee has to date received the following entries for the races: Class A — Instructor (Ray Dittus), Alton (W. A. Sayers), Briarwood (I. Christie), Penrose (Albert Elkus), Blanche T. (Charles Silva), Iron Bell (Fred Raschen). Class B— Bobby Dobbs (Jay Wheeler), Baby Knight (L. Beech), Alick (Chris Jorgenson), Lady Bird (N. Pierce), Dr. Ryan (Walter Forbes). Class C — Lady Mignon (F. Lindner), John F. (John Silva), Benton Bowl (R. Wilson), Presto (N. T. Hunt), Dora (E. C. Kavanaugh). SUCCESSFUL SALE. The shorthorn sale of thirty-nine bulls and thirty- six cows and heifers, drafts from the Enterprise herd of H. P. Eakle, Jr., and the Roselawn herd of T. B. Gibson, at Woodland last week, was a great success. The prices realized were in the main satis- factory, and at the close of the sale Mr. Gibson an- nounced that another sale will be held next year. Bull calves of the spring of 1906 brought an average of $150, while the calves of the spring of 1907 aver- aged about $70. The cows with calves at their sides did not sell quite so satisfactorily, but altogether the average was good. Some of the buyers from abroad were Senator Rush. Howard Cattle Company, F. E. Johnson, Freitas Bros., the Glide estate, J. Van Meter, Dr. M. D. Hopkins, Mr. Finnell and several others. One of the best features of the sale was a vigor- ous address on the cattle industry by the auctioneer, Colonel George P. Bellows of Mayfield, Mo. — Mail. Sunol 2:08%, the trotter that held the world's rec- ord in 1891, is among the mares that John H. Shults has consigned to the Fasig-Tipton sale. The big daughter of Electioneer is now twenty-one years old. Nancy Hanks 2:04, the trotter that first lowered Sunol's record after pneumatic sulkies came into use, is also in the Fasig-Tipton sale. Mr. Shults is selling every stallion and broodmare he owns and is going to give up breeding trotters. He has re- served only thirty-one young horses to train for rac- ing purposes. Register your colts and fillies. If they are not eligible as standard, have them registered as non- standard. Sales are lost every day because owners cannot furnish an authentic and registered pedi- gree. That the Thanksgiving matinee of the Los Angeles Driving Club will probably be the best the club has ever given, is the opinion of every lover of the har- ness game in Los Angeles. Frank Long is working his well known Siegfried, with a record of 2:16, and the horse is showing good form. Dr. Dodge has out his pacer, Lohengrin, who made a mile in 2:09. God- frey Fritz is working Gen. Boodle, and this one stepped a quarter of a mile in 30 seconds on Friday. Bob Morehead will drive Boodle in the matinee. Fritz is also working his pacer, Billy Red, whose record is 2:10. Vice-president John W. Snowden has bought a new trotter in the East, which he will un- cover at the meeting and, while he will give no in- formation about the horse, it is known that it has an Eastern record of 2:16. G. A. Pounder is train- ing Glory, who covered a half mile in 1:05 last Fri- day. Glory will be in against Danube in the free- for-all trot. John Reynolds is trying out his trotter, Hazel McKinney 2:09%, and this one will appear in the 2:15 trot with Gen. Boodle and Ida Millerton. Dr. J. A. Edmonds, who has charge of the horse par- ade that will be seen just before the races, repo good progress and says the entry list will be larg^. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 23, 1907. f /. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL /. j « CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT | DUCK SHOOTING IN MEXICO. GAME AND FISH CONVENTION ANGELES. AT LOS The annual meeting of the California State Fish and Game Convention convened at l,os Angeles on Friday, November Sth, with an attendance of over sixty delegates. Rapid work characterized the ses- sion, routine business taking up the forenoon. In the afternoon reports of committees and of the offi- cers were read and approved. The officers elected for the ensuing year were: H. T. Payne, president (re-elected); Edwin A. Mocker, secretary-treasurer (re-elected); Charles L. Powell of Pleasanton, W. A. Correll of Riverside, W. I. Keating of Santa Cruz, M. J. Connell of Los Angeles, H. A. Green of Monterey, vice-presidents. After the reading of the secretary's report, which showed a good surplus of cash on hand, ten new mem- bers were elected by acclamation. The total mem- bership is now 22S. After the business of the association was com- pleted several interesting papers were read. Presi- dent Payne read a protest on the recommendation of the Fish Commissioners that the fishermens' license be raised from $2.50 to $25. Senator H. M. Willis of San Bernardino delivered an address in which he told of the obstacles he met with in procuring the passage of the hunters' li- cense bill in the State Senate last winter. The delegates appointed three committees to at- tend to the resolutions, constitution and game laws. Any questions which arise will be threshed out be- fore the proper committee. President H. T. Payne in his report said that two members of the Fish Commission who had opposed the sportsmen were no longer members, and that there was over $S5,000 in the fish and game fund, with rapidly increasing revenue. Mr. Payne also pointed out that bills for the protection of shrimp and striped bass, and also a bill lowering the sale of trout from one pound to one-half a pound, were killed in the last Legislature. For the next session he demanded that the taking of all kinds of fish by aliens for alien markets be stopped and that the license for commercial fishers be raised from $2.50 to $25. Amendments to the constitution were passed, pro- viding that all clubs or associations pay annual dues of $5 to the Fish and Game Association; that the executive committee may advisedly change the date of the annual convention, and that persons under the age of IS may become members without the payment of dues and without vote until they are 21, when they will pay regular dues. As the association will meet again before the next Legislative session, it was deemed best not to sug- gest changes in the fish and game laws at this time, but to leave this matter to the next convention. The Legislative Committee recommended that a hunting license be expended in the native varities of game, rather than in the importation of new varieties, and that numerous field deputies be ap- pointed to patrol various counties and enforce the laws. The committee on resolutions recommended that one game warden be appointed in each of the game counties of the State and that a fish hatchery be established in Tulare county. Assemblyman Root of Nevada county criticized vigorously the State Fish Commissioners, claiming that they have ignored the association absolutely and that they had given no protection to game in the mountains. State Senator Willis of San Bernardino counts- urged the delegates to use diplomacy if they ex- pected to get anything from the governing powers. Such attitude was not favored by the convention, and it was evident that, the Commission had lost in large measure the confidence of the sportsmen. A. T. Jordan of San Diego asked the association to assist in securing the passage of a law to prevent seining in San Diego harbor, also a law forbidding the catching of croaker, yellowfin or corbina except by hook and line. The latter measure was similar to the one proposed by the Southern California Rod and Reel Club, which was killed in committee at the last Legislative session through the influence of the market fishermen. It is probable that should a reasonable mesh law be asked for there would be a better chance of securing legislation. Santa Cruz is the meeting place of the next con- vention, to be held in November, 1908. The remarks of Senator Willis and Assemblyman Root, above referred to, are in part, as follows: Senator Willis said in defense of the Fish Commis- sioners: "I have been interested for years in hunting and game laws, and I have learned that hunting depends on the strict enforcement of the game laws. I am gratified at the results of the license law. But in justice to the Fish Commissioners I want to say right here that this association should think long before it offends or criticises by resolutions the ning powers and State officials. Sportsmen - use diplomacy if they hope to win any con- i 'ns. "I have been informed that 105,000 license tags have been taken out and paid for so far, and I believe that before the end of the present fiscal year there will be over $100,000 in the fund. "There are two salient points for sportsmen to consider. First, to procure, propagate and preserve game: second, to prosecute every law breaker. Public sentiment, however, is necessary. I know that never in the history of San Bernardino county, during the last fifty years, has a jury convicted any violator of the game and fish laws. Only last week the District Attorney himself went so far as to advise a man to trap quail, and told him he had a right to do so on the theory that the quail were destroying his property because they happened to get into his peas! "I defend the Fish Commissioners. They have promised me that they will introduce wild turkeys and Hungarian grouse." Assemblyman Root of Nevada county followed Wil- lis and aroused the convention with an attack on the Fish Commissioners, whom he accused of de- liberately ignoring the sportsmen and allowing law breakers to continue their murder of game. "A true sportsman does not go out with his gun and dog merely for the purpose of coming back to brag to his friends that he got a bag of twenty-five birds. The real sportsman goes for sport and clean enjoyment, and is satisfied to return with eight or ten birds, even though he may have opportunity to kill the limit. "We demand that the State give every county a paid warden and that these game wardens be ap- pointed not for their political pull, but for their knowledge and experience in game and fish. "We demand that the Governor of California set aside the Fish Commission from politics. We want Commissioners who will really protect the game in- stead of giving up all their time to commercial fish." "I differ from Senator H. M. Willis of San Ber- nardino. I think that the time for diplomacy and shillyshallying is past. I believe in going the limit in the prosecution of all violators of the game laws. And I want to emphasize right here my opinion of the State Fish Commissioners. They have ignored this association absolutely in the past I know that they have given no protection to game in the moun- tains. We all know that law breakers have killed birds in the nest and deer in the milk. "Let us demand of the Legislature to district the State, reduce the limit on every kind of game, and give a warden paid by the State to every county in California. "The Fish Commission is hereby requested to con- sider the following recommendations: First, we rec- ommend one game warden in each of the game coun- ties of the State. Second, the people of Central and Southern California by petition have urgently asked this convention to recommend that the State estab- lish a fish hatchery in Tulare county. Therefore, we request that you give this matter your attention, be- lieving that it would be a valuable acquisition to the State." On Saturday the delegates enjoyed an excursion to Mt. Lowe and other points. On Sunday numerous duck and quail shoots were in order. o A Practical Gun Club. In order to afford further measures of protection to the game of the locality, the residents of Bangor, Butte county, have organized a gun club. The land within the radius of five miles around Bangor has been thrown into a reserve, as far as hunting is con- cerned, and notices posted that hunting upon the ground without a permit will result in prosecution. The land thus placed in the preserve constitutes some of the best quail hunting ground in the county. This fact has been taken advantage of, and as a result the residents of the locality state that there is not half the quail there this year that there was last year, despite the fact that quail are generally numerous. This, they state, is due to the fact that the grounds are hunted out. It is to prevent this that the gun club has been organized. Among the property owners who have taken an active part in the formation of the club, and whose property is included in the reserve, are Messrs. E. E. Allen, Fred Turner, Joseph Keif, Edward Alders- ley, Henry King, C. M. Osgood, Will Reed, L. R. Hedges, Supervisor Rutherford, Frank Gooch, Samuel Duggins and Lloyd Boone. Reports from the mountains are to the effect that the mountain quail are beginning to come down into the valleys, and that the birds are exceptionally numerous this year. In the Swedes Flat country, in particular, the birds are said to be very numerous. A number of Bangor hunters were out on Sunday and returned with good bags. It is reported that the game laws are "almost openly violated by the game dealers and restaurant keepers every day" in Pasadena. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jrckson's Napa Soda. Within easy reach of the City of Mexico can be found a veritable paradise for the duck hunter, if the following is a true story, and which is recounted by a local sportsman who has but recently returned from a business trip through the Republic. The methods employed to slaughter ducks for the market will no doubt have a correspondingly de- pleting effect upon future supplies. For the sports- men, who is orthodox in his observance of the ethics of sport, the story is, to a certain exasperat- ing extent, an interesting one: Down in Old Mexico the duck season is now on. It will be better a few weeks later, but just now the sportsmen of the Republic who "have a friend" and who can get the necessary permission for shoot- ing over any of the numerous haciendas where the game wardens protect the ducks, have shooting which is not equaled in any other part of the world. On the larger lakes, like Lake Chapala, for ex- ample, it is possible to hunt without a permit of any kind and no one will molest the sportsman. But in the valley of Mexico particularly, the ducks come wherever there is a damp spot, almost, and the num- erous little shallow lakes teem with thousands of the feathered game, which are easy marks for the sports- man. But the man with the gun who has not some friend or some special manner of getting permission to do his shooting over some of the protected area, has more difficulties in Mexico than he would have in perhaps any other section. The hunting of the sportsman with his shotgun is put under the ban in order that the "armada" may do its work. This is a contrivance for the wohlesale slaughter of the ducks and is one of the most deadly devices of its kind which has been put into use for getting game in large quantities for the market. The "armada" is a battery of from fifty to one hundred guns, which are set in a row at a given angle so as to cover an expanse of the shallow lake where the ducks are known to gather for feeding. They are always placed on a natural feeding ground and this feeding ground is often made doubly attrac- tive for the ducks by the scattering of wheat or other grain on the water, so that the ducks will come there. The guns are arranged in a line and are so set that they will slaughter the ducks as they swim on the water. Some of the "armadas" are really made up of two batteries instead of one. One of the bat- teries will cover the water and the other is made for firing just after the discharge of the first armada and is so leveled that it will catch the ducks just as they start on their flight, after the discharge of the first set of guns. The guns are so arranged that by pulling a wire the entire battery is discharged at once. Sometimes the guns which compose the battery are of a special design on a swivel and are made for this very pur- pose, but often the crudest sort of material is re- sorted to in order to make up the battery. Often good s.trong gaspipe is secured, pipe which is rea- sonably sure not to burst, and is converted into a crude weapon for the purpose of the armada. Invariably the guns are loaded literally "up to the muzzle" and anything hard serves as ammunition, old nails being included in the category. When the armadas are constructed, instead of the crude gas pipe, of a most approved type of shotgun, made for this purpose, which scatters widely and which will stand without bursting, being jammed full of shot and powder they are often discharged by the use of electricity, and thus every modern expedient is adopted in order to get at the ducks and to slaughter them in large numbers for the market. It is often the case that three or four boat loads of ducks are killed at one discharge of an armada of this character. In addition to those which are killed at the discharge of the armada in wholesale firing of this character there are naturally very large num- bers of wounded which are hunted down singly by hunters who may have been invited to witness the discharge of the armada. While the best feeding grounds are always selected for the planting of the armada, at the same time arti- ficial methods are in vogue for getting the ducks in large numbers on the feeding grounds in front of the guns. This is in addition to the device of throwing food on the water. It is often the custom to have a number of Indians go out in the neighboring marshes and shallows where there may be ducks, and by gradually closing in large circles to frighten up the ducks from place to place until they are driven to the feeding grounds where they are destined for the slaughter of the armada. This is made possible by the fact that the ducks there are much tamer than those found in most sec- tions of the United States, and therefore when frightened up do not fly entirely out of the section. They are content with a short flight, and when started up rarely go a great distance. They naturally gravitate to the best feeding ground and there meet slaughter. The duck shooting in Mexico is best in the early morning, although the ducks are so numerous that there is good shooting practically at any time of the day. But in Mexico, for some reason, the ducks do not fly in the afternoon or evening until about dusk or after. They do not move in their flights early enough for the sportsman to have a chance for good shooting. Generally they rise at a time when it is possible to see them against the Western Saturday, November 23, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN sky and then the man with the gun has to do his firing by guesswork to a large degree. Even under these conditions the good sportsman who is clever with his shotgun will get a plentiful bag. On account of this late flying just at the time when dusk is becoming night, the sportsmen choose the early morning, that is to say, the sportsmen who follow the standards of the game and who do not shoot at ducks as they swim, but only on the wing. With the ducks protected as they are for the pur- poses of getting them by the wholesale through the use of the armada, the restrictions are decidedly severe as regards the average sportsman who wants to hunt with his shotgun and go after the ducks on the fly. Those who have charge of the armadas appreciate the fact that much shooting by sportsmen is likely to frighten the ducks away and this is made the grounds for refusing 99 out of 100 sportsmen who want to get out and hunt the ducks in the approved fashion of those who love the sports of the field. Railroad men are generally hunters, and through their acquaintance "along the road" they have the opportunity of getting permits for themselves and a friend or two to hunt over some hacienda, even where the ducks are protected. The ordinary sports- man, therefore, usually has a railroad friend and the pair go together. The ducks are so numerous that they can be found even on the haciendas on which there are no lakes. The irrigation ditches are sufficient, apparently, to attract the ducks. There are a few canvasbacks to be found in Mexico and few mallard. But of the teal duck there is an endless variety. The ordinary large duck, which is plentiful is called the "golondrina," and corresponds to the American widgeon or pintail. In duck shoot- ing the season lasts during November, December, January and February. There are no general game laws to protect the ducks. The restrictions of the individual haciendas, however, are harder on the average sportsman than would be a law for the general protection of game. Lake Chapala is the place with the reputation for duck shooting in this section, and this is one of the few places in Mexico where geese are also to be had by the sportsman. In the neighborhood of Mexico City there are the endless numbers of small lakes, where the ducks can now be found by the thousands. This is the case at Penon, for example, but the ordinary citizen with the gun will have very little chance here on account of the fact that the ducks are protected in order that the work of the armada may be more destructive when it is discharged. Once a week is about the ordinary interval for the discharge of this battery for the slaughter of ducks and in the intervals those who have charge of the armada do not like to have hunters shooting about among the ducks and frightening them. In the Laguna district of the Republic ducks by the thousands and the thousands, might be said even by the millions, are to be found. Travelers report that on one large lake between Monterey and Tor- reon, the face of the water is literally covered with ducks. About Guadalajara and Zapotlan, ducks are shot in large numbers. Lake Ciutzeo and Lake Patz- cuaro are points where sportsmen often resort for duck shooting, being in train distance of the capital. City of Mexico sportsmen who enjoy shooting of this character were early this month busily engaged in going over their kits and preparing for the shoot- ing season. Ducks in numbers are now being seen swung over the shoulders of Indian vendors, who cry their wares through the streets of the city as do the fruit and the honey and the vegetable man and the cry of "duck" will, within a short time, become al- most as common as that of "oranges for sale," until the season has closed. TROUT PLANTING. A GOVERNMENT BUFFALO PRESERVE. Several weeks ago we published a list of counties and amounts collected in each and turned over to the State Controller for the hunters' license fund. Since then returns have been received from other counties as follows: Santa Cruz county, $1,175; Mono, $160; San Luis Obispo, $268; Placer, $1,000; Inyo, $586; Riverside, $1,695. The total amount col- lected in San Bernardino county thus far amounts to $2,625. The total amount of collections in the State is now close to $70,000. One of the first cases reported where an attempt was made to evade the provisions of the hunters' license law is that of Dr. J. H. Seager, a well known dentist of Sebastopol, Sonoma county, who was arrested by A. F. Lea and Frank McAninch, deputy game wardens, for hunting without a license. He entered a plea of guilty before Justice of the Peace S. Graham of Sebastopol and was fined $15. Dr. Seager is not a citizen, and would have had to pay $25 for a license to hunt, so borrowed the li- cense of a friend, and sallied forth in quest of quail. The case was reported to the game warden and an investigation made with the above result. The borrowed license was confiscated, and it will be traced to the owner by the records. To the Fish Commission is due the good will and support of the anglers for their recent excellent work in stocking many fishing waters with trout fry. French Creek, a tributary of the Feather River, was stocked last week with 50,000 young trout, sent from the Sisson Hatchery by the Fish and Game .Commission. The evening the thousands of finny beauties reached Oroville they were immediately loaded on John Gable's wagon and started for French Creek, as in order to keep the fish alive the water must be changed or kept in motion. The latter was the easier, so Gable started on an all-night drive over mountain roads. French Creek is about twenty-five miles from Oro- ville. Its waters are very cold, even in the heat of summer, so there is every reason to believe the trout will thrive and multiply in it. A score of San Jose sportsmen, under the leader- ship of Game Warden Koppell, and assisted by em- ployes of the Interurban Railway, labored from dusk one night until 3 o'clock the next day stocking the streams within reach of San Jose with 60,000 young trout. The fish were received at 3:30 in the after- noon from the State Hatchery at Sissons and were in charge of W. O. Fassett. There were 5,000 trout in each of the twelve cans, and as it was necessary to constantly air the water, it was decided to imme- diately distribute them. A special car was furnished by Manager Chapin to convey the party to the various points of distribution. Stevens, Guadalupe, Saratoga, San Felipe and Los Gatos Creeks each received a quota of the trout, and ten hours' of arduous work was necessary before the task was completed. There was a steady downpour of rain throughout the night, but no true disciple of Sir Isaac fears a little wetting. Hubbard McKee, George Osborne, Charles Pierce, F. S. Nar- vaez and L. M. Greeninger were among those who helped Mr. Koppel to stock the streams. There have been 100,000 young trout recently placed in the surrounding creeks, but Mr. Koppel says that a great many more are necessary. There is so much water being taken from the streams that the steelhead and other parent fish cannot ascend the creeks in the spawning season, although dams have been placed in many of the streams to assist the fish to their spawning grounds. Mr. Koppel suggests that local sportsmen co-oper- ate' with the Brookdale Hatchery. Plans are now being devised by San Jose Waltonians to assist the hatchery financially, as the return from the donation would more than recompense for the outlay. G. H. Grey of Washington, D. C, has been placed in charge of the Tehama Fish Hatchery, on Mill Creek, near Red Bluff. The place is more correctly known as a station, or eyeing station. The salmon eggs are brought only to the State when the young fish begins to move within the egg. The new method of taking eggs allows the fish to be killed before spawning. After the spawn are taken they are placed in metal baskets, which are- dropped into wooden troughs. The eggs are inspected daily and non-fertile ones taken out. After the embroyo fish reach the proper state they are shipped to the hatcheries at Sisson or elsewhere and later distributed to various streams. The hatchery is a mere shed, but contains ninety troughs, with a capacity for 25,000,000 eggs. Aux- iliary troughs can be used, making a total of 50,000,- 000 eggs capacity. Last year seventy tons of female salmon and forty tons of male were taken. Only the largest and most vigorous were used for propagation. Forty million eggs were taken, and all but 7 per cent matured. About twenty men are employed. Some sein for fish, others sort the eggs. The work is very interest- ing to a spectator, but damp and productive of colds and rheumatism for the workers. Constant vigilance is required to keep out poachers, who would find the preserve an easy place to obtain a load of salmon. The salmon industry is greatly benefited by the hatcheries, as by natural laws about 10 per cent of the eggs deposited in streams mature, the others being destroyed by the pirates of the streams. The Los Molinos Land Company controls the water now used by the Government in the station and un- less an agreement is reached there will be no Govern- ment station there. A consignment of fish to stock the streams of San Benito county was received from the State Fish and Game Commission early this month. The young trout were placed in Bird, Los Viboras, Dos Pica- chos, Pescadero and Pacheco Creeks, and the black bass in the Pajaro River. Jackson's Napa Soda Is th» best hot weather drink. Large numbers of black bass were collected last week from the rapidly drying pools and overflow reservoirs caused by the breaking of the Sacramento River levees during the flood las,; spring. Deputy Commissioner Manuel Cross and Game Warden Geo. F. Neale of Sacramento were engaged in the work of rescue and looked after the transplanting of the fish in other waters of this State and Nevada. This work is being done at the behest of the Fish Commission, and residents of ,ae districts in which these pools and reservoirs are situated are aiding in the work. It will he the endeavor of the Com- mission to save all the fish that have been land- locked. The buffalo herd presented to the National Gov- ernment by the New York Zoological Society last year to form the nucleus of a great Southwestern herd has just been transported to the new range of 7,680 acres prepared for it in the best portion of the Wichita forest and game preserve, Southwestern Oklahoma. Fifteen fine animals, the pick of the splendid herd of forty-five head in the New York Zoological Park, were crated for shipment October 10th, each in roomy and comfortable crates, and sent to Cache, Oklahoma. In view of the nature and object of the shipment, a gift of the people, for the purpose of helping to preserve the American bison from ultimate extinc- tion, the American Express Company and the New York Central lines transported the two cars free of charge from New York to St. Louis, and the Wells- Fargo Express Company also made a free gift of the transportation over the Frisco Road from St. Louis to Cache, Oklahoma. The idea of a Southwestern National herd, founded by a gift from the New York Zoological Society, or- iginated with Dr. William T. Hornaday, director of the Zoological Park, and from its earliest mention it was warmly indorsed by the executive committee of the society. The offer was made to the Secre- tary of Agriculture, who immediately accepted it, and invited the society to select a site for the new fenced range that would be necessary. Forthwith the society dispatched a special agent, J. A. Loring, who went to the Wichita reserve and with Super- visor E. F. Morrissey, carefully examined the whole available territory. A location was urged upon and duly mapped out. Mr. Loring submitted to the society an elaborate and thorough report, which was transmitted to the Department of Agriculture, and to Congress. Secre- tary Wilson secured a special appropriation of $15,- 000 for the erection of a wire fence to inclose twelve square miles of range, and to erect corrals, sheds and a hay barn. This work has been proceeding, and will soon be completed, under the direction of the Forestry Bureau of the Department of Agriculture, whose offi- cers have from the first been keenly interested in the undertaking. All the improvements were planned by Mr. Hornaday, and the animals for the nucleus herd were carefully selected by him. The buffalo herd of the New York Zoological Park has for a long time been one of the finest sights of that great home for wild animals. Origin- ally planned to contain twenty head, it numbered previous to this shipment forty-five as handsome buffaloes of all ages as ever were brought together. Ten lusty calves have been born this year. But notwithstanding the fine condition of this herd, the officers of the Zoological Society know that the only sure way by which the American bison can be preserved in full vigor for the next 200 years or more is by establishing herds under National or State ownership, on public lands, in ranges so large and so diversified that the animals will be wild and free. Under such conditions Dr. Hornaday declares that no ill effects from inbreeding ever need be feared. The herd for Oklahoma is composed as follows: Six breeding cows, one big bull, "Comanche," five years old and master of the herd; one bull three and a half years old, two bulls and one cow in third year, one bull and one cow in second year, and one pair of calves, male and female, six months old. In this collection four different strains of blood are represented, and there will be nothing to fear from inbreeding. The shipment was in charge of Frank Rush, keeper of the Wichita buffalo range, and H. Raymond Mitchell, chief clerk of the New York Zoological Park. The buffaloes were in two patent stock cars, and traveled in passenger trains the whole dis- tance. On arriving at Cache, fifteen teams were in readiness to haul the buffaloes, crated as they were, twelve miles to the new range. The utmost care will be abserved to prevent infection by the Texas fever tick that is such a scourage to cattle in the Southwest. Jack Fanning came to the front at a recent shoot of the Pleasure Gun Club at Englewood, N. J., with 151 out of 160 targets, on November 5th. Jack's shooting eye is always in good working order. Jim Elliott was second with 150 and Sim Glover knocked out 148. The amateur high averages were shot by Fred Truax and Will Sortor, 151 each. Dr. Richter was next gun up, with 135. The second shoot for the new challenge cup of the Hawaiian Gun Club was held at the Kakaako traps, October 16th, and resulted in a win for J. E. Whitney, who made a perfect score, picking off his ten birds in succession without a bit of trouble. J. W. Harvey, who won the first shoot, fell down a little from his previous records, and made eight out of ten, a score which was equaled by Irving Spald- ing. The fact that the cableship Restorer is at Guam has taken away several members of the club, and their return is being awaited anxiously by all those who are interested in the sport. The scores of the day were: J. E. Whitney, 10 out of 10; I. Spalding, 8 out of 10; J. W. Harvey, 8 out of 10; K. B. Porter, 7 out of 10; T. Treadway, 7 out of 1 A. Waterhouse, 3 out of 14 . 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 23, 1907. MARSH AND UPLAND SHOOTING NOTES. These uncertain days of the duck hunting season are trying the patience of the local powder-burners to a great tension. All down the line of nearly all the bay counties marsh duck shooting resorts the query is the same — where are the ducks? Ducks are in plenty in the up-river overflowed districts, but they might as well be on the moon for all the good the man who cannot take three or more days away can get out of present conditions. On the Suisun marsh the majority of the ponds are frequented only by chirping mudhens and squawking bitterns. The famous Stewart ponds have been the exception, however, last week Jack Bourdette and several friends shot good bags of qnackers. A report from Suisun last week states that big flocks of Northern birds were arriving and numerous limit bags were shot. Members of the Joyce Island Gun Club have been getting good bags of ducks for a week past. Last Sunday Jas. Maynard Jr., "Doc" Ayres and Dr. C. B. Leonard bagged limits of teal and sprig. Canvasback have been rather plentiful in the Yolo Basin during the week, a number of Sacramento sportsmen having secured good bags of "cans." The duck situation will not locally improve ma- terially until freezing weather sets in up North and compels the birds to light out on the Southern migra- tory trip. The use of live decoys in duck shooting is becom- ing more and more popular. W. W. Richards re- cently secured from Otto Feudner several cross-bred birds raised on the Feudner ranch, near Dixon. These decoys soon become wise to the situation and their own peculiar sphere of usefulness, so much so that it is surprising to observe the clever and intelligent manner in which they lure their wild cousins within reach of the waiting gunner in the blinds. Richards is responsible for the following solution of the problem as to why ducks are scarce in the immediate vicinity of Cygnus station. He declares that "Achille Roos' marsh palace is so big and im- posing that it scares the ducks out 'of the whole country." Will J. Golcher enjoyed a shoot last week at Rich- ard's preserve, near Cygnus station. A fair bag fell to the different guns. Golcher tried a 20-bore Hunter single-trigger, full-choked, on the ducks and found the firearm just as effective as the heavier 12-guage gun is. The small bores, 16s, 20s and 24s are gaining in favor every season. As to their shooting qualities they are not a whit behind the heavier guns and have the added advantage of an appreciable difference in weight, particularly as ap- plies to the ammunition. Last week the Suisun club preserves located near the bay shore districts afforded some good bags. On Wednesday Achille. Roos bagged the limit on sprig, widgeon, mallard and cans. Reports from southern California state that Los Angeles sportsmen are getting limit bags of ducks quite a few English snipe and good quail hunting. Hunting conditions round about Sacramento last week are evidently enjoyable, as given in the fol- lowing report. It was a happy bunch of hunters that returned from the Big Lake Gun Club preserves Sunday, for after over a month's vain search for good sport they had at last found a quantity of ducks on the lakes and some excellent shooting was had. When the smoke of burned powder had cleared away, after a hunt lasting a good part of the day, a number of the hunters found they had killed the limit. Some were not so fortunate as those who bagged as many as the law permits, but everyone had superb bunt- ing and returned well pleased. The condition of affairs which prevailed at the Big Lake region near Clarksburg was not general on other hunting grounds. The members of the Del Paso and Glide preserves found no improvement in the hunting that has been had since the season opened. Ducks were few and far between and it became a question of getting even a shot at the broad-billed tribe. Hunting coats looked no fatter than empty flour sacks for those who spent the day in these preserves Sometimes a hunter thinks him- self fortunate in bagging just one lonely bird, but at this time of the season nothing but fifteen or twenty is considered to be even a respectable show- ing. Yet there are an awful lot of duck chasers who have not carried this number of dead fowls home during the entire season. In the lake regions conditions seem to be im- proving. At the Washington Lake, Will Johnston succeeded in bagging twenty-six. Will Hintz killed eleven and Frank Johnston an even dozen. Shoot- ing on the Washington Lake is not what it should be for so late in the season and some of the members are getting disgusted with spending a day in the marshes and bagging one or two birds. The long expected birds from the northern regions have not yet come down in thousands. Weather conditions up there are just what the ducks enjoy and until there is a big change they will not leave. Quail hunting needs more moisture and more icicles before the conditions will be of the best The whole secret of ibis sport is how to hunt the birds. Any number of sportsmen may invade a region where quail abound and unless they know the habits of the 'lirds the best they will get is one pot shot when the band jumps up. An experienced quail hunter s just where the birds go when the band is i red and goes to work to rouse them up. Geese are reported to be coming in by the thou- sands and the section around Gridley is already infested with them. The species are speckled breasts and yappers. Quail hunting conditions for local sportsmen will improve after the rains have made the heavy brush cover untenable for the birds. At that, sportsmen who have hunted the various resorts in the Marin hills have secured many limits of quail. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. The Southwestern Kennel Club is to be congratu- lated on its radical departure from conventional lines. The judges for the coming show at Los Angeles will be a selection of home talent. Now that the precedent has been established by one of our prominent Coast clubs the course is clear for others to follow. One of the greatest handicaps ken- nel clubs out here have been burdened with in the past is the heavy expense attendant upon the en- gagement of a judge or judges from the East or ascross the water. There is no question but what there is thoroughly competent judges among the Coast fanciers. But, heretofore the old axiom, "a prophet is unhonored in his own country," has been a potent factor in denying recognition to home de- veloped material. There is no reason why the good example of the Los Angelenos can not be followed, and with appreciable benefit. Exhibitors, as a rule, are generally solicitors for a judge from beyond the Rockies. That is to be ex- pected; neither individuals nor specialty clubs foot the bills and in such case it is very easy to urge the selection of a prominent judge from afar. If the distances and time consumed were not so great it would be different, but under the circumstances the sooner Coast clubs and exhibitors accept Coast judges the better will it be for Coast bench show clubs The judges agreed upon are the following: Nor- man J. Stewart of San Jose, Bulldogs and Collies; Chas. K. Harley *of San Francisco, Fox Terriers, Irish Terriers and Foxhounds; Arthur Bennett of Oakland, Pointers, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, Irish Water Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, Field Spaniels and Greyhounds; John Brown of Riverside, Airedales, Dalmatians, Bull Ter- riers, Boston Terriers, Scotch Terriers, Skye Ter- riers, Black-and-Tan Terriers; James Ewins of Los Angeles, Bloodhounds, Mastiffs, St. Bernards, Great Danes, Russian Wolfhounds, Deerhounds, Dachs- hundes, Cocker Spaniels, French Bulldogs, Corded Poodles and all toy breeds. The gentlemen above named are well known and popular, and are enthusiastic fanciers and winning breeders. Among other things, we might mention the most pleasing success ot Mr. Harley in breeding and sending a dog to the New York show, Ch. Wandee Knight, that lowered the colors of the best the East or England put in the going. The Southwestern Kennel Club is going ahead and making every preparation for the banner Southern show up to date. Mr. Geo. F. Herr, the well known Boston Terrier fancier, is at the helm this year, and that, without disparagement to the gentlemen who have so successfully carried on the previous shows, means that the coming show will be well managed in every detail. As an indication of a great and growing interest in dogs in Southern California, the Los Angeles Tax Collector's records alone shows that nearly 6,000 residents of the city of Los Angeles have paid dog license this year, which is gratifying to all dog lovers, as these resigtrations and the little tag furnished to protect "man's best friend" from the dog-catcher cost ?2 each, and it is doubtful if any other city in the United States can show such a record, in proportion to its population. The dates for the Los Angeles show are February 19th to 22d inclusive. The bench show committee consists of Kenneth Pruess, Kingsley Stevens, P. N. Nisson, Count Jaro von Schmidt, Dr. L. W. Young, Paul Pipers, Huron Rock, C. T. Torrey, Richard Halsted, R. T. Cochran, Ernest Kennedy and W. K. Peasley. Every effort will be made to pull off a five-point show. Rumor has it that a string of Eastern cracks will come to the Coast next spring. An effort was recently made to arrange for a spring circuit, beginning with Los Angeles. This project has fallen through so far as the South is concerned. The orange belt club is not inclined to change dates; the claim is made that the month of February is the best time, for many reasons, for the holding of the Southern show. This is too early for" San Francisco, Oakland and Portland. The shows at the three latter named cities will probably be ar- ranged so that there will be a three-show circuit, at all events. The Pacific Coast Field Trials Club's annual trials are scheduled for Bakersfield, commencing on Mon- day, January 20, 1908. Derby entries will close De- cember 15th, the All-Age nominations are open until the night before the drawing. the end in view of holding a one-day sbow at the famous Monterey hostelry. The prevailing senti- ment among the fanciers is keen for these one-day doggy functions, and should the Del Monte project not mature there is a probability that a shift will be made and Tanforan selected for an open-air one day dogfest some time next month. The show held at either place will no doubt draw a big entry. Judging will necessarily be done by home talent. At that there is most excellent material available. It is be- lieved that should Tanforan be finally decided upon, by reason of the track being within easy reach of this city and other acceptable conditions, shelter for everybody and his dog should it rain, for instance, that there will be a very large attendance and bench- ing of dogs. The Pacific Advisory Committee held a rather strenuous session Tuesday evening, November 12th. This body is the Coast "big stick" for the executive fountain head of dogdom in the United States. The aftermath of the recent Stockton Kennel Club show, in the shape of several individual protests, and also the committee's criticism of technical details in the management of the exhibition, were gone over by the Committee in executive session. There was a large attendance of interested fanciers. Among other rulings of the board it was decided that in the case of the protest of George A. Nie- borger, contesting the award of a cup for the best brace of Cocker Spaniels shown, the cup given to McKay & Leonard of Stockton was ordered returned to the club's secretary, A. M. Barnett, to be held for future competition. The competition was deem- ed irregular, in that the bench show committee at Stockton refused to allow, under a misapprehension of the club rules, the entry of Nieborger's Cockers. The Committee therefore ruled that the competition was not complete and the award for this prize void. In the matter of the entry of the Portland Pointer Masons' King, the club was ordered to refund the entrance money and repay Mr. Pabst his expenses in sending the dog from Portland to Stockton and back. Mason's King was not judged, the claim be- ing made that the entry was received after the closing date. Another protest considered was on the construc- tion of the A. K. C. rule which prohibits an official of the show from "exhibiting" a dog in. the regular classes and in competition for prizes. Superintend- ent Tom Blight handled a dog in the ring and won with his charge. The losing fancier protested the win on the ground that Mr. Blight violated the rule. This protest was not allowed and the win of Mr. A. P. Cresswell's Cocker Spaniel Ch. Cressella Nancy stands. There is quite a distinction and difference between "exhibiting" and "handling: a dog in the show ring." Exhibiting a dog is entering, benching and competing for a prize in the manner specified by the rules. Handling a dog in the ring is entirely another matter and does not come under the techni- cal supervision or distinction of the show officials or rules, it being merely a matter of displaying the style and quality of the dog. The Stockton Club was penalized in a minor amount for publishing a catalogue not of regulation size. The members of the Advisory Committee present were: Dr. W. S. Burnett, W. W. Stettheimer, Chas. K. Harley and J. P. Norman. Frisco Kennels recently purchased of George M. B. Gray two good Irish Water Spaniels, Pat M. (Ch. Dan McCarthy-Dot C.) bred by T. A. Carson of Toronto, and a bitch Dot Malone (Dennis O'Neil- Coats' Malone) bred by a well known Wisconsin fancier. Pat M. was first winners at the last Oak- land show. The bitch is a very promising one for brood purposes. Mr. Bay states that his kennels are attracting the attention of Eastern fanciers, so much so that he has recently received some flattering offers for his premier brood matron, Ch. Rowdy Girl. Dr. J. A. Wiborn of San Francisco recently pur- chased two good Bull dogs, Walsingham Roy and a bitch. Both dogs reached here this week in good fettle. The Bulldog fancy on the Coast has lately taken on quite a jump up. The California Cocker Club held a well attended meeting on the 18th inst.. The officers elected for the ensuing year were: J. Hervey Jones, president; Mr. Blackwell, first vice-president; Mrs. W. C. Ral- ston, second vice-president; Alex Wolf en, secretary- treasurer; executive committee, D. P. Cresswell, A. L. Cresswell, Leo Parks and Phil Wand. The club is in a very prosperous financial condi- tion and with a large membership roll. It was determined to bold a specialty show next February. This is a_ move in the right direction, the more specialty shows the better for the regular kennel club shows. A Fox Terrier specialty show is on the card at Victoria, B. C, for Thanksgiving Day — John Turner of Vancouver will judge Sixty-eight dogs are en- tered and there is a long list of regular and special prizes. Local dogdom has been awaiting a favorable re- sponse from the Hotel Del Monte management, with Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Saturday, November 23, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 1] THE FARM EQUINE LIKES AND DISLIKES. "Did you ever hear of one mare kid- napping another mare's colt?" asked a stock man from Tee Dee, Mont., who drifted into town last week with a car- load of horses just off the range to a Omaha Bee representative, "It isn't exactly common, still scarcely a spring passes with its crop of young colts that I don't have one or two cases right in my own house hunch. "It's one phase of the love horses feel for another. The attachments of animals for one another and for men and places make an interesting chapter in natural history. "You can't work much, among horses — or cattle, either, for that mat- ter— without coming up against their friendships and their dislikes. And even mules — Western mules, that is — sometimes show a genuine affection and something enough like conscience and what in a man you'll call profes- sional pride to be taken for them. "The kidnapping of colts generally takes place after the first colt or two have come. The first colt is always an object of tremendous interest to the rest of the bunch. The grown-ups hang around it, they watch its every movement, protect it, pet it. If s like the first baby born to a young couple, with a big circle of adoring uncles and aunts and grandpas ami grandmas standing around worshiping it. "Sometimes this affection will run away with one of the mares, especially if she has lost her own colt. She will hang around a colt trying to enlist its affections, with a view of coax- ing it away from its mother, and some fine day she will sneak away with it. "Of course, the true mother is frantic at the loss of its kid, and I have to drop everything and restore the lost child to its rightful parent. Sometimes the colt prefers to stay with the wicked, designing mare. Sometimes it runs back to its mother with every show of joy. But, either way, it's a clear case of kidnaping. "These western range animals have lots of the old Adam in them, mean- ing what was good in Adam as well as what was bad. Take the friend- ship of horses for one another, for in- stance. There's something very pretty in that. "Horses run together in hunches or groups. These bunches are like big families or clans or fraternities. The horses of a bunch get so attached to one another that it is impossible to separate them on the range. "Say you want a couple of mares out -of a bunch. Do you think you can just ride out and bring them in? No, sir. You'd take every horse in the bunch or none at all. They stick close together, herding one another, watching out that the weak old ones and the little young ones don't get cornered or left behind, and the lead- er— every bunch has its leader — would see to it that you took 'em all or left 'em all. If I want to get in one colt to brand I have to corral all of the eighty in my horse hunch. "It's only Western range horses, so far as I know, that develop friend- ships like this. In other sections it's every horse for himself and the devil take the hindmost. There's just as much difference, for instance, between the Blue Grass horse and a Montana bronc' as between a Kentucky colonel and -a Custer County cowboy. Ken- tucky horses are that selfish! "We Montana fellows had an illus- tration of the difference at the be- ginning of the war with Spain. It was down in Chicamauga, and we had Kentucky horses for mounts. "The first night after we had re- ported we turned our horses loose in the country outside the town, sup- posing, of course, they'd stick together throughout the night like broncs and that next morning a man could go and bring the whole bunch in. "But instead of banding together and keeping bunches in the chummy 'How are you, old man?' style of the prairies, no sooner had each horse slipped his bridle than he lit out for a corner where he could ~be by him- self. "When morning came the Montana cowboys were in despair. But bring in the horses they must, so Bert James and one or two other fellows went out with their ropes, determined to rope something or bust. "James succeeded at last in locat- ing his own horse and roping it. And then there was something doing sure. "Old Kentucky had never seen a rope before, and never seen one des- cend, writhing and hissing through the air, over the head and around the neck of any horse of his acquaint- ance, much less his own. As he felt it tightening around his windpipe, he naturally tried to shake it, rearing and plunging, now standing on his hind legs, now bolting, until he had pranced and sidestepped plumb into a tent that happened to be in the way. "James stayed with him till he had succeeded in getting a hackamore on his head. By that time the tent look- ed as if a Kansas cyclone had struck it. The pegs had been pulled out, the sides gashed, the guy ropes snap- ped and the whole top had collapsed. "A voice came out of the ruins of the tent. " 'Who are you?' is demanded in a tone of authority. " 'Bert James, Montana First Vol- unteers.' " 'Well, I don't want this thing to happen again,' went on the voice that was used to being obeyed. "The cowboy faced about in the di- rection from which it came. " 'You blankety, blank, blank,' he thundered, 'do you Think we want it to happen again?' "Then he chanced to look up. Tow- ering above him out of the wreckage of the tent stood General Grant. "There was a twinkle in his mild blue eyes. " 'Young man,' he said sweetly to the Montana cowboy, 'you want to be a little more subordinate in the fu- ture or you'll get into trouble.' "Talking of friendships of range horses for one another reminds me that range cows show a curious af- fection for the spot where they have their first calf. For years afterward, if it is possible, they will return and have their calves in the same old place. "A few years ago I bought a bunch of cows in Ekalaka and seven out of the number that looked to be in the poorest shape I put in the cow shed. There a little latei they had their calves. Then as soon as the calves were branded I turned them all out on the range. "The following spring when the shed was left open to dry, six of those seven cows came back and had their calves in it again. They didn't come together, hut during April and May they all sauntered in. They had found their way back, one thirty miles, one ten, one over twenty-five, and so on up to fifty. The seventh eow had died or doubtless she'd have turned up too. "Peculiar? Well, the peculiarest thing about the whole business to me was that each cow returned to the exact corner or stall where she had been kept the year before. And the six cows kept that caper up as long as I kept them, which was five years or better. "But the most interesting exhibi- tion of instinct or memory or asso- ciation of ideas, or whatever you like to call it, that I ever saw was in a couple of cow ponies and an old mule that used to "be drifting about on the range north of the Yellowstone a few years ago. "You sometimes read in the papers of worn out old fire department horses who, when an alarm rings, forget the peddler wagons, or dump carts they are pulling and dash off for the fire, all their dormant selves awaking at the dear old familiar clang. Well, that's the sort of a thing that hap- pened to Button on Sunday, the old X I T cow ponies. "Year after year they had worked on the round-ups till their joints got stiff. Every May they would start out with the outfit, following down one creek and up another till Novem- ber and frosts made rounding up un- comfortable. Then they'd be turned out on the range for the winter till the next May would begin the old round-up life all over again. "Round-up work is devilish hard on ponies. Worse than polo, if possible. They age early under it. Button and Sunday couldn't have been over seven or eight when the X I T men decided they were worn out, put a couple of fresh ponies in their place and started off without them. "In the course of the summer the outfit struck the valley where the two old broncs were grazing. No sooner did the derelicts catch sight of the familiar round-up wagon and the hoys who had been their pards than they insisted on throwing in with them. The boys couldn't shake 'em. "And so as long as the X I T was operating in that country, Button and Sunday would continue to work in with them. Without any man riding 'em, they'd spend their morning circling, then stand on herd or help work the herd afternoons. Say, but they were stars at standing on herd! There weren't no foxy old cow or cocky young steer could rush 'em or fool 'em. "When the outfit had worked its way out of the valley where the ponies were located they'd shake a day-day, as it were, to the gang and return to their grazing. "These two cow ponies loved their business better than many humans love theirs, but they don't love it as well as Billy, the old mule at Bar 2. He was plumb in love with his. "he, too, had had his day with the round-up. and he, too, had been dis- carded for a younger, smarter animal. When spring came Billy was looking to going as usual, and it almost broke the old fellow's heart to see the boys pulling out of Miles City without him. " 'Ain't I a Bar 2 hoy as much as any of 'em' he sorter says to him- self. 'They ought to give me a square, even if I have hipped myself and have corns forrard. They can't shake me so easy!' "And with that the old boy lit out after the others. And he followed the Bar 2 outfit of his own accord for two years, working just as he'd been used to work in his young, smart days. Then he got so ornery tHat Dynamite joe, the foreman, was afraid he'd hurt someone who wasn't onto his tem- per, and he sold him." LIVED NEARLY THIRD OF CEN- TURY. Belle, a fine old Percheron mare that Mr. R. P. Lathrop of the Lathrop Hay Company, Hollister, Cal., owned for twenty-nine years, died recently at the age of 31, Mr. Lathrop having purchased her as a two-year-old. The Free Lance says she was a terror to break, but when she learned what was required of her showed marked intelligence. When four years old she was put to work in the Lathrop warehouses, and for eighteen years did her work faithfully and well. True as steel, and game to the core, when her 1800 pounds of flesh was thrown into the collar something had to go, and it is related of her that in her, prime she would pull a car with ease, that it now takes two good horses to handle. In her work she displayed almost human intelligence, as when starting a car she would exert 1 strength gradually, then at the proper moment putting on full steam would have the car rolling with little ap- parent effort; and she would hoist bales, going out and backing up with- out the aid of a driver, using better judgment than many boys and men employed at the warehouses. After she was broken to the work any boy could drive her, but from neither man nor boy would she stand abuse, fight ing viciously if whipped. Invariably there is a good story that goes with a good horse, and Belle is not an exception. After serving her master faithfully until too old to work, Belle was turned out to a life of ease in the pasture. With her were some colts. She presided over the band as peace maker, permitting no nonsense and brooking no interference. On one occasion a span of driving horses was turned into the field. Belle objected to the liberties they took with the colts, and a fierce battle ensued. After knocking one of the horses down, Belle turned on the other and securing a neck hold with her teeth was fast killing the animal, when she was driven off. It was the same when she was used to break colts, at which she was very clever. She would per- mit the young horse to crowd into her a few times, then becoming tired, she would grab the youngster with her teeth and summarily stop all non- sense. Mr. Lathrop owned the mare for 29 years, she was 31 when she died, and naturally became quite fond of her. He had many opportunities to sell her after she became too old for his use, but as she had grown up with the business, which during her life grew from almost nothing to the largest concern of its kind in the world, money would not tempt him to part with her. This example of de- votion to a horse will be appreciated by many who understand how strong becomes the attachment for faithful animals. Not all of them, however, are so . well treated as was Belle, though there are many instances ot horses being tenderly cared for after the days of their usefulness- were over. Fondness for the dumb crea- tures who serve us so unselfishly dur- ing the days of their strength is truly a noble sentiment to cultivate, and no one will begrudge old Belle the life of ease that was hers to the end of her days. o TRAINING YOUNG HORSES. There are two things which the young horse should never know, says Charles Mclntyre. The first is that there is a halter in the world which he can break, and the first time the youngster is tied up an unbreakable halter must be used. It is doubtful if there is a worse habit formed by young horses than pulling or halter breaking, or a habit which is harder to remedy. Many horses once form- ing this habit can never be cured of it. The proper time to begin halter breaking is when the foal is a few days old, and only a good strong hal- ter should be used. If the youngster succeeds in breaking the halter even a time or two when first haltered, the habit will be formed and may last a lifetime. The breaking of hal- ters and bridles soon becomes ex- pensive. The halter breaking horse can never be left tied while hitched to a rig, and when not hitched to a rig the owner never knows where he is to find the animal. By using a strong halter, one that cannot be broken, no horse need ever form this very dis- agreeable habit. The second thing which the young horse should never know is that there is a load in the world which he can not pull. Balkers are made, not born, and overloading at first is almost sure to make a balker of a horse. This habit, like halter breaking, is hard to remedy; and every one own- ing a balky horse knows the disad- vantages connected with it. Too much care can not be taken to never over- load a young horse. Never load at first heavier than the horse with which the youngster is hitched can pull, and this horse should always be a reliable puller. Young horses, I think, should be broken double be- fore being hitched singly. After a horse is thoroughly broken double there is seldom any trouble to break him to drive singly. All young horses should be broken to drive sin- gle, as this is a market requirement. To let the young horse know what is wanted of him is absolutely neces- sary. When this is once known the youngster will usually fulfill the re- quirements. After the young horse is thoroughly halter broken the harness should be put upon him and he should be led and driven around four or six times a day for two or three days before being hitched, with a good, level-headed, fast walking horse, one that can start quickly and go fast if necessary. Do not hitch the young horse to a high-priced rig for the first time. He may break it up for you. There is nothing better and no better time than a sled in winter when there is snow on the ground. Driving through either soon takes the wire edge off and in case the youngster should throw himself he is not likely to get bruised or scarred. The farmer also has more time at this season of the year than any other to train his young horses properly. Nothing but good, strong harness should ] 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 23, 1907. When, from bad management, the sole and frog have become dry and contracted, no grease or tar should be used; but water should be used freely, and then the hoof should be dressed with glycerine, which will mix with water and does not displace it. Glycerine contains no acid or acrid properties, but is soft, bland, emolli- ent and does not evaporate. It there- fore softens the horn and allows the fibres to expand. Contraction, is thus prevented , or is overcome when it has actually occurred. — Northwest- ern Farmer. 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Breeder and Sportsman - San Francisco $7,250 Guaranteed Only $2 to Nominate Mare $7,250 Guaranteed Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 8 TO BE GIVEN BY THE Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1907 to Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old Entries to Close Monday, December 2d, 1907 $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners, and $450 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 Three-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 Winner of Three-Year-Old 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-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 Winner of Three- Year-Old Pace when Mare was bred. $250 IN SPECIAL PRIZES FOR STALLION OWNERS Given to Owners of Stallions standing highest in number of Mares nominated in this Stake that were bred to their respective horses, divided as follows: 1st Prize $100 4th Prize $25 2d Prize 50 5th Prize 20 3d Prize 35 6th Prize 20 The Above Prizes will be Paid on December 24th, 1907. ENTRANCE AND PAYMENTS — $2 to naminate mare on December 2, 1907, when name, color, description of mare and stallion bred to must be given; $5 May 1, 1908; $5 October 1, 190S; $10 on Yearlings, February 2, 1909; $10 on Two- Year-Olds, February 1, 1910; $10 on Three-Year-Olds, February 1, 1911. 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 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 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. For Entry Blanks and further particulars address the Secretary. CONDITIONS. The races for Two-Year-Olds will be mile heats. 2-in-3, and for Three-Tear-Olds. 3-in-5. Distance for Two-Year-Olds. 150 yards; for Three-Tear-Olds. 100 yards. If a mare proves barren or sUps or has a dead foal or twins, or if either the mare or foal dies before February 2, 1909, her nominator may sell or transfer his nomination or substitute another mare or foal, regardless of ownership; bat there win be no return of a payment, nor will any entry he liable for more than amount paid in or contract el for. In entries, the name, color and pedigree of mare must be given; also the name of the horse to which Bhe was bred in 1907. Entries must be accompanied by the entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amounts paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. This Association is liable for $7,250, the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred on 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 not required to enter; but no horse, wherever owned, will he allowed to start until the owner has become a member. Write for Entry Blanks to E. P. HEALD, President. F. W. KELLEY, Secretary P. O. Drawer 447, San Francisco, Cal. Saturday, November 23, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 Racing ! New California Jockey Club Oakland Race Track OPENING DAY SATURDAY, NOV. 9 Races Commence at 1:40 P. M., Sharp. For special trains stopping at the track, take S. P. Perry, foot of Market street; leave at 12, thereafter every 20 minutes until 1:40 P. M. No smoking in the last two cars, which are reserved for ladies and their escorts. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS, President. PERCY W. TREAT, Secretary. WANTED SET OF GOODWIN'S TURF GUIDES. Address Post Office Box 569, Victoria, British Columbia. GOOD ONES FOB SALE. A number of good mares, geldings, colts and fillies by such sires as McKin- ney, Searchlight, Lecco, James Madison, Daedalion, Morengo King and Bonnie McKinney. Good individuals, all kind and gentle. For further information and to see the horses apply to H. EUSING, Race Tract, Alameda, Cal. You Can't Cut Out A BOG SPAVIN or THOROUGHPIN, but AgSORBINE wi]l clean them off, and yon work the horse same time. Does not blister or remove the hair. Will tell you more if you write. g.'.OO per bottle, delivered. Book 4-C free. ABSORBINE, JR., for mankind, #l.l»0 bottle. Cures Varicose Veins, Vari- cocele, Hydrocele, Ruptured Muscles or Lteaments, Enlarged elands, Allays rain. Genuine nifd. only by -^) W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth Si. Springfield, Mass. For Sale by— Langley & Michaels, San Fran- cisco, Cal.; Woodward, Clark & Co., Portland, Ore. ; F. W. 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B., Rogers Silverware Co., No. 114 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK 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 ffood 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 CHARLES DERBY FACES FOB SALE. Brown gelding, foaled April 20, 1903; 15.2 hands, perfectly sound and in the best of condition. He is now in train- ing- in Jack Phippen's string at Pleas- anton. Has had six montriV work. Stepped a mile in 2 :18, half-mile in 1:06, quarter-mile in 32% seconds. Is a matinee horse right now and a won- ^ derful racing prospect. Mr. Phippen thinks he can drive him in 2:14 or 2:15 at any time if called upon. Horse can be seen at any time. His regular work- out days are Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Pleasanton track. This horse was bred at the Oakwood Park Stock Farm. Sire, Charles Derby 4907. First dam Algerdetta (dam of Thorn- way 2:0s1/., Allandora 2:1714 and Sable Steinway 2:23%). by Allandorf 7462. Second dam King Girl by Mambrino King 1279. Third dam Leah by Wilson's Blue Bull 75. Fourth dam by Tom Hal. S. M, VAKDEEVOOET, Owner, Box 893, Falo Alto, Cal. GOOD MAKE FOB SALE. GERTIE A., chestnut mare by Diablo, dam by Sydney, eight years old. mat- inee record 2:12 pacing. Was nosed out in a race in 2:08% by Tom Carneal. Gertie A. is in foal to Star Pointer, en- tered in Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes No. S, $7250 guaranteed. Price, $600. Mare can be seen at the Brent- wood Stock Farm. VICTOB VEBILHAC, care Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Gol- ien Gate Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. 4 Agents and Corres- * J pondeuts wanted by the £ Breeder and Sportsman 3* 4 in every town on the V 4 Pacific Coast. J * Z PETER SAXE & SON, 513 S2d street. Oakland. Cal., Importers. Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Morses. Sheep. Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence so United. Fred Mast Successor to Zlbbell & Son THE AVENUE STABLE. 672-680 11th Ave., one blook 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 WM. P. EGAN, M. R. C. V. S. VETERINARY SURGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner Webster and Chestnut Streets, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art —in — HALFTONES AND LINE ENGRAVING Artistic Designing-. 141 Valencia St. San Francisco STANDARD BRED STALLION FOB, SALE. By Coronado 2:09%, dam standard and registered. Black, five yi^ars old, weight 1125 pounds, absolutely sound, very gen- tle and well broken. He has been driven a 2:20 gait with very little work. Will be sold cheap. For further particu- lars address D. A. BAKER, Del Mar, Cal. RUBBEROIU ROOFING Weather Proof, Acid Proof, Fire Re- sisting. BONESTELL, RICHARDSON ft CO., 473-485 Sixth St.. San Francisco. Cal. „o COPA/B4 mm CAPSULES Mttr< :/ W. HIGGINBOTTOM LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEER Office With E. Stewart & Co., 297 Valencia St., S. F. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno, Cal. Write for Terms and Dates. JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 23, 1907. 381 ex 400 372 ex 400 124 ex 125 At Cedar Bluffs, Iowa, September 25-26, High Professional and High General Averages won by Wm. Veach. At Cincinnati, Ohio, September 23-24, High Professional and High General Averages won by H. D. Freeman. At Lexington, Ky., September 2, made by Wool folk Henderson, winning High General Average, and smashing all records for the Lexington grounds. THIS GREAT WORK DONE WITH -■ . sr-„ . . . PETERS -:- SHELLS . . . THE KIND THAT WILL HELP ANY MAN IMPROVE HIS SCORE. ^===^= THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY - NEW YORK: 98 Chambers St. T. H. Keller, Mgr. CINCINNATI, OHIO. NEW ORLEANS: 321 Magazine St. J. W. Osborne, Mgr. The HUNTER ONE-TRIGGER WON THE GRAND AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. The contest was open to the world. Ask for our new Art Catalogue in colors. THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Fulton, N. Y. McMurray - McMurray MgMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, 531 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. | Sales Agent for California. McMurray - Moflurray * i * * * WE FOOL THE SUN The ROSS McMAHON Awning and TenV Co. * * # Camping Outfits for Hunting * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. and Fishing Trips 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. $ Phone Temporary 2030. % Four more in 2:15 have already been credited this season to "McKINNEY" 2:11% Making his wonderful list still more remarkable. SoTlh^joS.The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. ANOTHEB INTERSTATE AS- SOCIATION HANDICAP WON WITH PARKER GUN Tom Graham, with a score of 99 out of 100, shooting the PARKER GUN from the 19-yard mark, won the Western Handicap at Denver, August 21. 1907. and the second amateur average for the two days' shooting at Denver was won by Mr. H. R. Bonser. with the PARKER GUN. score of 387 out of 400. The Southern, Eastern and Western Handicaps have all been won bv the PARKER GUN, and the greatest event of the season so far. the Professional Championship of the United States, was won by the PARKER GUN, and the second place in this same great event was won by the PARKER GUN. Send for Catalogue. PARKER BROS., Salesrooms, 32 Warren St. 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. CAMPBELL'S EMOLLIC IODOFORM GALL REMEDY For GALL BACKS and SHOULDERS. CRUPPER SORES and SADDLE 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. We placed it on the market relying wholly on its merit for success. The sales of 1906 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Remedy preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL REMEDY OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is quick and sure for those trouble- some skin cracks u.ider the fetlock which injure and often lay up race horses. Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 1319. All Trainers Should Keep it in Their Stables. PRICE— 25c, 50c and $1.00 (Read our ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy in next issue of this paper) Jas. B. Campbell & Co., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison St., Chicago, Illinois Sold by all dealers in Harness and Turf Goods. If not in stock ask them to write any Jobber for it. RUBBER HORSE- SHOE AIR CUSHION PADS No lameness They fill with B'l at each step. That's what breaks concussion. Thai's what prevents slipping. That's what keeps the foot healthy. Thai's what cores lameness. NoSlipping I SEE THAT CUSHION? Order through yoar horse-shoer i Revere Rubber Co SOU M^X^FACTURE. 3 | Boston. San Francisco Order by I "NAME"! Saturday, November 23, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 M*ltl>lMfcW»W»W»W»Win>l^WtoifcJUb^^ : At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.] West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, California zmfmmmmmmmmmmmmwmtMMmmmmmm^ Our 1907 New Model Three Bolted Gun embodies all of the requisite qualities of a perfect gun — safety, strength, durability, superior shoot- ing qualities, beautiful lines, nice balance, and m oi.r high grade guns very fine finish and richness of ornamentation. See cut No. 7 $300 list gun shown above — special price $213.75, ejector $10 extra We guarantee the three bolts to hold the gun tight for all time and not allow the gun to fly open in discharging. We guarantee the coil main springs forever against breaks and miss-fires. Send for 1907 Art Catalog describing improvements and special prices on eighteen grades $17.75 net to $300 list. ITHACA GUN CO., Dept. 15 ITHACA, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch: Phil B. Bekeart Co., 1346 Park St., Alameda CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit is- sued, available in all the large cities of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the fire of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in fire and burglar proof steel vaults. Wanted AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN." >>»»»»»»»»»M>>»»»»f.»»»f»^»»»»»»»»»K»K»>»»K»»»»»»»»>»»l GOLCHER BROS., Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Telephone * Temporary 1883 *-C-«-44<44-444-44444-t-4-*444-i444J44444*4-*:-*-4-t-*-444-t4444-S44444 GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS HUI.TFK / — ~=^^^£ Vas$i 511 Market St., San Francisco General Watts 2:09%. World's Champion three-year-old stallion by "AXWORTHY" (3) 2:15i/2 And winner of American Horse Breeder Eluturity. It pays to book to such a sire. mehnSoWnri.thiyiou?„diTThe Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. Mi to Worth Saving ?, 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 •C OINTMENT. K. H. Davenport, a prominent physician of Sheridan , lnd., 3: 1 have used a number of remedies for the removal of . splints, thickened tendons and tissue generally, but for the last twj years I have not been without Qu!nn'« Olntmont. I have tested It thor- oughly at different times, and pay without ni-siiuncy ttm c it is the only reliable reme- dy of the kind 1 have evertrled.'* Price 3 1 .00 per bottlo. Sold by nil di u grists of ■■' \Zt.t£'Zu,F W. B, Eddy R Oo., Whitehall N.Y. 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 23, 1907. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots "LOOK FOR THE BIG RED W" THE big red VV is the connecting link between the consumer and the makers of Winchester goods. . Over a year ago we adopted this safe-guarding trade-mark and since that time every box, carton and package put out by us has borne the big red W, the hall-mark of goods as perfect as brains, experience and inge- nuity, coupled with a modern and complete plant, can make them. Our object in adopting this trade-mark was to make it easy to distinguish Winchester goods from other makes, which equal them neither in quality nor reputation, and thus protect you and protect ourselves. We have done our part. Will you do yours by looking for the big red ]fl] whenever buying anything in our line? The big red W is to guns, cartridges and loaded shells what the word "Sterling" is to silverware the world over. For your own protection we again ask you to "Look for the big red W" WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. - - - - New Haven, Conn., U. S. A. Look at these Victories for SELBY SHELLS Tournament held at San Francisco, February 22, 23 and 24, 1907 Besult General High Average Tournament held at Fresno, March 3 and 4, 1907 Besult General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, March 10, 1907 Besult General Higrh Average Tournament held at Modesto, March 17, 1907 Besult General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, April M, 1907 Besult General Elgh Average Tournament held at l»os Angeles, May 4 and 5, 1907. Besult General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, May 10, LI and 12, 1907 Besult. ..Professional High Average Tournament held at Walla 'Walla, Wash., May 16, 17 and 18, 1907 Besult General Sigh Average Tournament held at Sacramento, May 24, 25 and 26, 1907 Besult General Sigh Average Tournament held at Tacoma, Wash., May 29, 30, 1907 Besult General High Average Tournament held at Gridley, CaL, June 15, 16, 1907 Besult General High Average Tournament held at Aberdeen, Wash, July 4, 5, 1907 Besult General High Average O. A. BREMER-LEtflS CO. Sporting Goods, Fishing Tackle, Guns,, Rifles, Re- volvers. Rifle and Shot- gun Stocks a Spe- cla: ty. Ammunition. 140 VAN HESS AVENUE, Telephone, Market 2365. Gunsmiths. Lockshiths. Hardware. Shotgun and Rifle Cartridges Loaded to Order. Near Hayes Street 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., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Hamilton Rifle Co. VOLUME LI. No. 22. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 30. 1907. Subscription — $3.00 Per Year THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 30, 1907. KesKKoaaaKaaaaaaaoKKKt Chase's Holiday Sale MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23, 1907 SIXTY HEAD OF HARNESS HORSES, includes Breeding Stock, Matinee and fast Road Horses, Business Horses, and several youngsters engaged in Stakes. Capt. .C H. Williams and Joe Cuicello have each consigned a bunch that they offer to show by the watch, before the sale, at the Pleasanton Race Track. H. Busing will show you his, over the Alameda Track. Alex. Brown of the Woodland Stock Farm invites you to bring your watch and see his perform at the Woodland Track. The Rose Dale Stock Farm will sell WASHINGTON McKINNEY 35751. He has proven a Sire of Speed and Good Looks. George E. Erlin has consigned a select bunch of Good Lookers, and a couple that have "shown the way" in late Matinee Races. Others will sell desirable stock, and all invite the public to see their horses BEFORE THE SALE. At our Stables December 20th. Write for Catalogues. FRED H. CHASE & CO., - - - 478 Valencia St., San Francisco. STALLION CARDS Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGREES TABULATED Giving Performances of the get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cat Indiana and Ohio Paid up Capital $100,000.00 LIVESTOCK INSURANCE CO. Insures HORSES, MULES and CATTLE Against Death From Any Cause $100 000 00 Approved Bonds Deposited "With the Auditor of State V u» v * v of Indiana for the Protection of all Policy Holders. (J. E. VAN CAMP, State Agent.) For Application Blanks and Information Address ARTHUR WOLF & CO., Resident Managers, 321 Merchants' Exchange, San Francisco, Cal. SMITH DOURSON & CO., City Agents. GEORGE E. ERLIN. Prop. JK.MES 11. McGRATH. Mzr 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 ffo and return to stable and not have their horses frightened by auios or cars $1,000 GUARANTEED FOR TWO RACES SONOMA CO. DRIVING CLUB For Foals of 1905 and 1906 — To Be Trotted During 1908 ENTRIES CLOSE DECEMBER 20TH, 1907. STAKE No. 1, FOALS OF 1906 STAKE No. 2, FOALS OF 1905 Two-Year-Olds $500 Three-Year-Olds $500 Money Divided in Each Stake, 50, 25 15 and 10 Per Cent. Entries Open to Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino and Marin Counties. $2.50 to Nominate Dec. 20, 1907; $2.50 April 1, 1908; $5 July 1, 1908; $10 starting payment, payable ten days before race. The race for two-year-olds will be mile heats, 2-in-3, and for three-year-olds, 3-in-5. Entries must be accompanied by entrance fee. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. Right reserved to declare off or re-open these stakes in case the number of entries is not satisfactory to Board of Directors. Address all communications to F. S. TURNER, Secretary, Santa Rosa, Cal. Agents and Correspondents Wanted Every- where for The Breeder and Sportsman New California Jockey Club n>e California Futurity Stakesf°rl909 ^ 1910 Entries to close December 31st, 1907 THE CALIFORNIA FUTURITY With $5000 Added To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1909 For foals of 1907; $10 entrance; $25 unless struck out by December 1, 190S; $50 unless struck out by August 15, 1909; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; 15 per cent of the stakes to the nominator of the winner; $10 per cent to the nominator of the second horse, and 5 per cent to the nominator of the third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry 4 pounds extra; of three or one of $7,000 value, 7 pounds extra. Non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won four races, 6 pounds; maidens, 9 pounds. By filing prior to December 1, 1908, with the New California Jockey Club an accepted transfer of engagement in this event, accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be released from any further liability. SIX FURLONGS. PERCY W. TREAT, Secretary THE CALIFORNIA FUTURITY With $5000 Added To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1910 $10 each for mares covered in 1907; $25 each for the produce of such mares unless struck out by December 1, 1909; $50 each unless struck out by August 15, 1910; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; 15 per cent of the stakes to the nominator of the dam of the winner; 10 per cent to the nominator of the dam of second horse and 5 per cent to the nomi- nator of the dam of the third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry i pounds extra; of three or one of $7,000 value, 7 pounds extra; non- winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won four races, 6 pounds; maidens, 9 pounds. If a mare nominated drops her foal before the 1st day of January, 1908, or if she has a dead or more than one foal, or is barren, the entry of such mare is void. By filing prior to December 1, 1909, with the New California Jockey Club an accepted transfer of the produce, with its engagement in this event accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be released from any liability as to the engagement of the produce. SIX FURLONGS. TH0S. H. WILLIAMS, President. Saturday, November 30, 1907.] 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. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postofflce. Terms— One Tear $3; Six Months J1.75: 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. IN SPITE OF the money stringency all over the United States at the present time, the prices o£ horses of. all kinds are keeping up remarkably well, and the results of the auction sales from San Fran- cisco to New York are surprising even the most optimistic horsemen. While of course the high figures of last year are not being reached at these sales, the average is holding considerably above the figure to which it was expected the money situation would cause it to drop. The reason for this lies in the fact that there is now and has been for several years past a shortage in the supply of good horses for draft or road purposes, and the shortage is cer- tain to continue for years to come. A gentleman who recently made a trip through a dozen -.ounties in this State informed us that he was surprised at the few mares in use for breeding on the farms he visited. He desired to purchase three or four mares in foal for shipment to a foreign country, and while he found what he wanted, he stated that the number of broodmares for sale was small in the aggregate, and the majority of owners did not care to sell at all. During the past four or five years a large number of draft stallions have been brought to the Coast from the Eastern and Middle- Western States, but the numberof mares imported is hardly worth mentioning, they are so few. It is the sparse amount of breeding that has been done in all sections of the country in recent years that will prevent horse values falling to an unprofitable level for many years to come. The outlook for a sudden and firm raise in prices of horses as soon as the financial sky clears is excellent, and all dealers confidently expect a strong demand for horses of all kinds in the spring. Those who have the cash to pay during these winter months will get horses much cheaper than they can be obtained a few months hence. Dealers are not counting on an extraordinary demand, but they know to a cer- tainty that there is now and will continue to be a big shortage in the supply. THE CHICAGO HORSEMAN, in its anxiety to give every paper a whack that promotes a guaran- teed stake and refuses to pay more than the guar- antee, states that this journal is in the game itself, and, like other Futurity promoters, hopes for a large reward for what it is doing. The learned Horseman is mistaken. The Breeder and Sportsman is not the promoter of a guaranteed stake. The Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association promotes a Futurity every year, however, and we can say that this colt stake has done more for the breeding interests of the Pacific Coast than any scheme ever before devised. The Breeder and Sportsman is not promoting any stake of its own, but we have only words of good will and praise for those journals that do promote them. All that horsemen are interested in knowing is whether the money will be paid according to the guarantees. Each one of these journals has a different plan from the others, but all are good for the horse business. If the Chicago Horseman can afford to guarantee a $15;000 stake and add all money in excess of that amount to the stake, well and good. We hope its stake may fill and cost its promoter nothing, but we believe nine out of every ten of those who enter in it will be perfectly willing for the editor to take out enough of the excess money to buy "an ounce of civet to sweeten his imagination." SIXTY-THREE HEAD of well bred trotters and pacers have been catalogued to be sold at Fred H. Chase's holiday sale, which comes off Monday even- ing, December 23d, at the big pavilion, 47S Valen- cia street. This is the most important sale of standard bred stock that has been offered in San Francisco for some time, and the class of horses to be offered averages high. Some excellent racing prospects are among them, and a number of well mannered and fast roadsters, besides a number that are safe for ladies to drive. The date of the sale — two days before Christmas — offers an opportunity to get something that will make about the most ac- ceptable Christmas gift one could make, and as there are a number of very beautiful as well as perfectly gentle horses catalogued, husbands and fathers cannot do better than select a fine animal at this sale for a present to loved ones. GOOD PROSPECTS AT AUCTION. THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of State Fairs and Expositions will hold its annuil meeting at the Auditorium, Chicago, December 5th. Many im- portant subjects looking toward progress in State Fair management will be up for discussion and action, and much good will be sure to follow the exchange of ideas on important features of State Fair management. F. F. Euren, secretary of the London International Horse Show Association, and the American and Canadian directors held an important meeting last week at Madison Square Garden. Alfred G. Vander- bilt and James T. Hyde represented the United States, and the Hon. Hamiltin Black represented Canada. The first work of the directors was to revise the prize list recently adopted, the new list being adopted for the coming season. It was an- nounced that the King and Queen of England will each give a cup valued at $1,000, as will also the Prince of Wales, the trophies to be given for the horse show in London next year, to be held at the Olympia from June 18th to June 27th. Secretary Euren also stated that the management of the International Show will offer for prizes next June the total sum of $50,000, which will be a fraction over $12,000 more than the total of the last event. Several challenge and championship cups will also be added to the list of last June, including the trophies to be given by the King, Queen and the Prince, all of whom have announced their intention of attending the show. "For the first time in the entire history of the National Horse Show we close the week with a loss," was the statement made by Col. Cornelius Feilowes, president of the association, to a re- porter, just before the curtain fell on the twenty- third annual event. He assigned the cause of the deficit to the present condition of the money market, the collision of the horse show with the Grand-opera and partially to the weather. Colonel Feilowes added: "The week closed with a far better showing financially than I expected, and our loss, I am glad to say, will not be half what we thought it would. The horse feature of the show just closed, as fre- quently stated, was the best for the past decade or more, a fact which more than fully reimburses the managers of the show for the small loss of money." What the shortage will be Col. Feilowes could not say, and whether he meant that the annual event really will be a losing thing this year, or that its profits will not reach the former record, is left in doubt. It has been often stated that the week's profit for the. association has averaged from $35,000 to as high as $55,000 on an actual investment of $25,000 and a nominal capital of $100,000, so that if really there was an actual loss this year it will not be felt. The attendance was unusually and unex- pectedly light during the first half of the show, but it came up to a fair record during the second half. The vacant chairs just behind the boxes were in evi- dence every evening, however, so that the falling off at the sale of best seats was a fact. The Western Horseman received 2016 nominations to its $10,000 subscription stake. Empire Farm, the home of McKinney and Axworthy, nominated 56 mares, leading all other nominators. To the Holiday Sale of trotters and pacers which Fred H. Chase & Co. will hold at their big pavilion on Valencia street, Monday evening, December 23d, Capt. C. H. Williams of Palo Alto has consigned seven head. They are numbered from 24 to 30, in- clusive, on the catalogue, and are of the sort that wise buyers who know a good horse when they see one, will be found bidding on. No. 24 is the bay mare Greggie, bred at Oak- wood Park Stock Farm, standard and registered, and credited with a trial mile in 2:40, trotting. She is by Steinway and out of that famous old brood- mare, Maggie McGregor by Robert McGregor. She is only six years old and is a great prospect. Oro W. is a black gelding, bred by Capt. Williams. He is by Del Oro 2:23%. son of Oro Wilkes. His dam is the registered mare Royal Net by Royal Sid. This is a three-year-old. He showed a great deal of speed as a three-year-old, but was then gelded and turned out. A sixteen-hand sorrel gelding that paces and paces fast is Collis H. He has trialed in 2:11%, and is by Nutwood Wilkes out of Net, dam of two in the list, by Magic. Collis H. can pace a quarter in 30 seconds, and is fast enough to beat the majority of San Francisco matinee horses, and is a great racing prospect. Iranwood is a four-year-old, sixteen hands, and a trotter. He is by Iran Alto 2:12%, a horse that is gaining fame every year as a sire of fast and game trotters. Iranwood is out of Nettie Nutwood, the dam of Hillsdale 2:15 by Nutwood. He is absolutely fearless and safe to drive anywhere and should make a great road horse for a gentleman to drive. The queerest named trotter in the State is Twen- ty-three Skidoo, No. 28 in the catalogue. She is a foal gf this year, and was sired by Nutwood Wilkes, and her dam is Twenty-third, dam of Sterling Mc- Kinney 2:09%, by Director, second dam Nettie Nut- wood, dam of Hillsdale 2:15 by Nutwood. This filly should be a great broodmare, and although she is only just broke to harness she shows a very nice way of going. A six-year-old gelding is Derby O., a son of Charles Derby and the mare Abanteeo 2:17% by Anteeo. This is a sixteen-hand horse, good gaited and fast. He is not afraid of anything and safe for a child to drive. The four-year-old brown pacing mare Royal Del is not large, being small and blocky, but is about as fast as they make them. She is safe for a lady to drive. All the above are now at the Pleasanton track in the hands of John Phippen, who will show them to prospective purchasers at any time. By taking the 7:40 a. m. boat from the foot of Market street, Pleasanton can be reached soon after 9 o'clock, the norses looked over and the 2:30 return train will land one back in San Francisco soon after 4 o'clock in the afternoon. CURBS AS SPEED INDICATORS. An article treating of the early history of Dan Patch, taken from the Chicago Horseman, appeared in this journal a few weeks ago. In the article it was stated that when a two-year-old, Dan Patch's hind legs were adorned with "speed indicators," commonly called curbs. The term "speed indicator," of course, was used in a jocular sense, and is a very common expression among horsemen, especially as so many fast horses have them. A reader of the Breeder and Sportsman, who resides up in the State of Washington, read the article and writes us as follows: "I was very much surprised to read in the Breeder and Sportsman that Dan Patch had what the writer terms "speed indicators." I have always called them curbs, and I supposed them a fatal weakness. The reason I write you, I have a two-year-old colt, royally bred, which I have been trying to sell very cheap on account of those legs, which I have blistered severely. I wish you would kindly inform me if they are really an indication of speed, or an indication of weakness. If the latter, what is best to do. Thanking you in advance, I remain, etc." The writer of the above evidently took the term "speed indicator" in a serious sense. Curbs are no indication of speed in reality, but are indica- tions of a strain, or as the United States Govern- ment's book on Diseases of the Horse states, is "caused by a sprain of the tendon, which passes on the posterior part of the hock, or of one of its sheaths, or of the strong ligament situated on the posterior border of the os calcis." Many record breakers have been afflicted with them, and so many fast horses are troubled with them at times that the term "speed indicator" has come into general use. Many trainers assert that after the soreness and lameness which a curb causes when it first appears, has passed away, the leg is as strong as ever, and that there are no evil effects except the blemish. Some colts are born with a badly formed hind leg and are called sabre-legged or sickle-hocked. Such horses are more liable to develop curbs, and horse- men always look on such legs with suspicion. A good veterinarian is the best person to consult about a colt with curbs. The dam of Trampfast (2) 2:12%, Medium's Last, is with foal this season by Jay McGregor 2:07%, whose sire. Jay Hawker (3) 2:14%, was an own brother to The Tramp. Mr. E. J. de Sabla advertises for sale a prize winning lady's driving horse that is absolutely sound, a seal brown, and stands 15.3. Read his advertisement. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 30, 1907. * I NOTES AND NEWS I Pacific Breeders Futurity No. S closes next Mon- day. It only costs $2 to nominate your mare bred this year. The only way to win stakes is to have a starter when the race comes off. And the only way to have a starter is to have it entered and paid up on. "Jack' Froneneld is again out visiting the horse- men throughout the country in the interest of the Breeder and Sportsman. He was down Salinas way last week. It is reported that Harry Stover of Petaluma has decided to give no purses for trotters or pacers next year, but will hold a three weeks' meeting for run- ners exclusively at Kenilworth Park. Thos. Charlton of TJkiah. owner of Dumont S. 2:20, is thinking of sending this full brother to Sonoma Girl 2:05% to Woodland for the season of 1908, as there he will have a chance to be mated with some good mares. Dumont S. is looking fine and promises to be a great sire. His colts are all large and fine lookers. The only one yet broken is pointed for the Pacific Breeders Futurity and Mr. Charlton says he will make the colt that beats him "step a few." If you want to sell a trotter or pacer take a $3 ad. in the Christmas issue of the Breeder and Sportsman, to be issued December 21st. as it will be read by everybod}' on the Pacific Coast that is interested in horses. We have not yet received from Secretary Snow- den of Los Angeles, the list of mares nominated in the California Breeders Futurity and Canfield stakes which closed November 2d. We understand the Los Angeles Association is much pleased with the number received however. A yearling colt by John A. McKerron 2:04%, dam Lady Jean, by Young Jim, trotted a quarter in 36 seconds at Cleveland not long since, the second eighth of which was in 17% seconds. Everybody will be looking for the report of the Old Glory Sale, which is going on this week in New York. We hope to give the particulars of it in our next issue. If you want to see some good horses that are to be sold at auction at Chase's Holiday Sale. Decem- ber 23d, take the ferry and train to Alameda and look over the nice ones H. Busing has at the Ala- meda track shaping up for this sale. Sonoma May, the sister to Sonoma Girl, brought $2100 at the Old Glory sale and was purchased by Gen. C. C. Watts, owner of the champion three- year-old. Gen. Watts 2:06%. For an untried mare this is a good price. Nora McKinney 2:12%, brought $1300 at the Old Glory sale and was bought by H. C. Lee of Mis- souri. She is now ten years old and while she won a heat at a matinee pulling a wagon in 2:09% two years ago, has not been able to trot any faster since then. Papinta. the famous fire-dancer, and owner of the Papinta Stock Farm at Concord, Cal., dropped dead on the stage of the Apollo Treater at Dusseldorf, Germany, on Thursday of last week. Her husband, Mr. C. Halpin, died at Concord about three years ago. Papinta was a very handsome woman, and her fire-dance has been one of the best features and highest priced acts seen on the vaudeville stage for the past seven or eight years. She was a great admirer of horses, and some years ago purchased a tract of land near Concord and established a breeding farm for thoroughbreds, heading the stud with the stallion El Rayo. San Luis Obispo is to have a race track with a grandstand and stalls. Mr. Thos. Barrett Jr., a prominent resident of that place, has interested a number of his fellow citizens in the project. A tract of land is to be leased for a term of years, on which to build the track and erect the necessary buildings. Such sires as Hart Boswell, Mendocino, Regal Wilkes, Monterey, Washington McKinney. Geo. W. Archer, James Madison, Marengo King. Searchlight, Arner, Boodle Jr., Daedalion, Gossiper, Cassian, Stam B., Alta Vela, Steinway. Del Oro. Nutwood Wilkes. Iran Alto, Chas. Derby, Arthur Wilkes. Atha- don. Nushagak. Diablo, Azmoor, Easter W.. Exell, Sable Wilkes, Blue Dawn, Rey Direct and others are represented in the horses consigned to Chase's Holiday Sale to be held at 478 Valencia street, on Dec- nber 23d. Had he lived, Alcantara 2:23 would now be thirty- one years old. Several new standard performers were added to his list this season. Among these are two three-year-olds, the trotter Rosabell 2:23%. and the pacer, Ravenwood 2:21%, which were gotten when Alcantara was in his 28th year. An exchange says: Jessie McEwen 2:21% is the only mare to have two of her produce enter the 2:10 list this year. This mare is the dam of Pearl Hal 2:09%, and Addie C. 2:10. Both pacers and both winning race records. While this may be strictly true, the Fresno mare Nugget had two pac- ers that took records of 2:07% this year. The Donna reduced her record from 2:08% to 2:07% and Queen Pomona reduced her from 2:13% to 2:07%, while Trix by Nutwood Wilkes is the dam of Mona Wilkes 2:06%. a new 2:10 periormer, and the three-year- old Aerolite, whose exhibition mile in 2:05% at Woodland was witnessed by 2,000 people. The Minneapolis Horseman and Stockman says: C. E. Hasey expects to move to California soon and will ship his stallion. Patchenwood 2:17%, and some of his other horses out to the coast. Patchenwood will leave a number of good ones in Minneapolis and vicinity and if he shows the same quality as a race horse in California that he has here, it will not be long before some of the best broodmares out there will be sent to his court." C. E. Hasey is an old friend of Charley DeRyder, and the latter named the pacer for him that is now known as Castanada 2:09%. Dr. C. C. Meade, Cincinnati, O., recently refused an offer of $1500 for his yearling filly by Cresceus 2:02%, out of a mare by McKinney 2:11%. Frank Caton, the ex-American trainer who has trained and raced an extensive stable of trotters in Russia for the past fourteen years, arrived in Cleve- land recently, where he is visiting relatives and friends for a short time. He brought with him to this country two Russian-bred trotting mares that are to be mated with Bingen 2:06%. and McKinney 2:11%, respectively. Some owners and drivers pretend to believe that when the flag is not dropped a horse cannot be dis- tanced, even though he was iorty rods back of the distance stand when the winning horse passed under the wire. The rules provide for just such emergen- cies, and owners should post themselves. At a sale of Shetland ponies recently held in Eng- land two stallions sold for $600 each. Eighty-four ponies in all changed hands at this auction, the aver- age being $115. Icon 2:10 and Sadie Mac 2:06% are bred in simi- lar lines, as both were sired by Peter the Great 2:07% and produced by mares sired by sons of Electioneer, the first named being out of Alberta by Albert W. 2:20, the second out of Fanella by Arion 2:07%. Through her dam Icon gets the blood of the Lamott mare, who also appears in the pedigree of Paronella, dam of Kentucky Todd (3) 2:08%. Suppression of time reduced to a fine art must have been practiced at the Greenville and Hart. Michigan, September meeting, if one is to judge from the statement made in the catalogue by a consignor to a recent sale. He gives the time of the three heats of one race as 2:34, 2:30, 2:29%, and adds: "Last heat of this race 2:23%. The time of the other race was 2:30, 2:29%, 2:30, 2:29%, and the consignor says: "One heat in this race was 2:20%." The American Trotting Association might look into the matter and ascertain whether that is mere catalogue talk. — Ex. Sterling McKinney 2:09%. with $5680 to his credit, is the biggest money winner on the Great Western Circuit this year. A filly out of his dam, and by Nutwood Wilkes will be sold at Chase's Holiday Sale. Virginia Lee. a filly by Iran Alto 2:12%, dam Maggie by Soudan, is certainly a very promising miss. She is owned by Mr. T. B. Gibson of Wood- land, who turned her over to Det Bigelow to break and train on the 13th of last month. In four weeks Bigelow drove her a mile in three minutes, a half in 1:27 and a quarter in 42 seconds. This is making speed pretty fast. There are a number of Iran Altos in Yolo county that are very highly thought of by their owners. Ix>u Dillon 1:58% and John A. McKerron 2:04%, with their weanling daughter, arrived at the Glen- ville track, Cleveland, last week from Litchfield, Ohio. As usual, they will winter in "Doc" Tanner's care. Those who remember Lou as the lithe and dainty "two-minute mare," would scarce recognize her now. She has developed, thickened and let down into a robust and rugged matron of a grand type. She is a splendid mother, and the little Prin- cess Lou has grown and thrived since the moment of her birth. She is a slashing big weanling, but also of very fine finish, wonderfully intelligent and apparently absolutely fearless. She will probably be placed in the hands of some one of the country's most expert colt trainers next spring. Lou is again safely in foal to McKerron, and both Mr. Billings and Mr. Devereux are hoping that the produce will be a colt. The weanling colt Kinney B. 01143 by Red McK., out of Ethel Basler, dam of My Way 2:15% and Stonelita 2:15%, is a very well developed and hand- some colt,, according to a photograph of him re- cently sent us by Jacob Brolliar. Kinney B. is the first of Ethel Basler's foals to be a positive trotter, and Mr. B. intends to nominate him in the Occident and Stanford Stakes. He states that Red McK. is one of the most impressive breeders in all Southern California, and is sure to force himself into recog- nition on his merits. In a letter from Jacob Brolliar of Visalia, under date of November 20th, he enclosed a front view picture of a filly, in which a protuberance about as large as half an average sized orange is shown on her front leg. Mr. Brolliar says that he has always been led to believe that a splint (which he believes this to be) was a temporary ailment and never serious, but he thinks otherwise now. He says: "I turned this filly in the pasture, to all appearances sound, on the 1st of May. and departed for Los Angeles. On the 1st of August I returned and found her in the condition as shown in the picture. I im- mediately called a veterinarian and fired and blistered it to no purpose. That is has effected her complete ruin I fully believe, and shall henceforth look upon a splint as a serious ailment." Mr. Chas. A. Smith of Phoenix, Arizona, has sent us a fine photo of his stallion Senator L. 2:23, holder of the world's record of 10:12 for the fastest four miles ever trotted in harness. Senator L. made this record in 1894. He is now nineteen years of age, having been foaled in 1888, but is a remark- ably well preserved and robust looking stallion. He was bred by Senator Langford of Lodi, and is by Dexter Prince, dam Fanny Bayswater, dam also of Bayswater Wilkes 2:25%. Ray Mead, the breeder of that record breaking colt Ray o'Light (2) 2:13%, writes us that the colt's dam. Carrie B. 2:18, by Alex. Button, is not in foal. This is indeed unfortunate, but Mr. Mead will send her to be bred to Bon Voyage 2:12% early in the spring. Lovelock, her weanling by Zolock, is a very fine individual, and shows more class than did Ray o'Light at the same age. It is Mr. Mead's in- tention to train Carrie B. next summer, with the view of reducing her record, as she is in fine shape and can surely knock several seconds off her mark. Harry Gear 25382 is the sire of Milton Gear, that took a pacing record of 2:16% at Tulare this fall, and also of Miss Gear, that took a trotting record of 2:29% at the same meeting. The dam of Harry Gear is Lulu N.. by Dawn 2:18%, second dam Alice by Brown's McClellan. The dam of Miss Gear is Lily by Iris, second dam Lulu N., as above. On our front page this week is a picture of the two-year-old filly Lady Search, bred by Mr. R. P. M. Greeley of Oakland, and now owned by Mr. C. H. Chandler, 731 G street, Sacramento. Lady Search is said to be as near a perfect animal as this State affords, and is reckoned very promising by horse- men. She is by the great race horse and sire Searchlight 2:03%, and her dam is Winnie Wilkes 2:17%, a mare that had two-minute speed. Tennessee Wilkes 2:27, one of the few living sons of George Wilkes in recent years, died at Ewell Farm. Spring Hill, Tenn., on Nov. 9th, of acute in- digestion. Tennessee Wilkes was 27 years of age. being a son of George Wilkes 2:22 and out of Lizzie Hayden by Peavine, grandam Lizzie Brinker (dam of Bud Crooke 2:15%, Lucy Fleming 2:24%. Brinker Sprague 2:28, and the dam of eleven standard per- formers) by Brinker's Drennon. Practically all of Tennessee Wilkes" stud career was at Ewell Farm and although his opportunities in the stud were limited, owing to Brown Hal 2:12% and McEwell 2:18% being in the stud at the same establishment, he is credited with 28 standard performers. The most prominent of his get include Mazette 2:04%, ex-champion world's pacing mare. Roan Wilkes 2:04%. Dick See 2:08%. Morelia 2:10%. Cassie 2:12%, Mississippi King 2:13%, Ialene 2:14, Paul Clifford 2:14% and Argot Wilkes 2:14%. Argot Wilkes has achieved considerable fame as a sire of extreme speed during the past few seasons, among his get that have raced successfully on the Grande Circuit being Argot Boy 2:03%, Alfalfa 2:05. The Bishop 2:06, Argoreat 2:09%, Arrow 2:09%. etc. Five of his sons have sired forty-five standard per- formers, this season's leading money-winning pacer, Kruger 2:04, oeing among the number. Daughters of Tennessee Wilkes are credited with twenty stand- ard performers. — -American Sportsman. Geo. W. Ford of Santa Ana. Cal,, writes that the Phoenix. Arizona, Fair, which he recently attended, was the best conducted fair he has ever saw, and he has seen many on this Coast and in the East. He believes the directors of the California State Fair could learn many things about running an ex- hibition of this kind if they would attend the big annual show at Phoenix. He says the commission- ers and the secretary down there treat the public royally, and make everyone feel glad they came. He says Phoenix is the Lexington of the Pacific Coast. Chas. De Ryder. Budd Doble. C. C. Crippen, Henry Delaney, Robert Smith and I. Mosher all speak in the same way of the Arizona Fair management Saturday, November 30, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN PLEASANTON PICK-UPS. The stalls at Pleasanton training track, which were partially vacant during the summer months, are again rapidly filling up, and by the first ol the new year accommodations for trotters and pacers will be hard to find for those who are not provided for before that time. Owner Thos. Ronan has several men at work hauling and spreading manure in the infield, clear- ing up the pasture paddocks and getting ready for the rainy season. On one of his fields he raised twenty-four tons of sugar-beets to the acre this year, but then Pleasanton track was always a record breaker. Mr. Ronan recently returned from his Washington ranch with seven head of trotters and pacers by Alexis and Arronax, out of dams by Antrim and Meredith. Some of them he has on pasture and others are being handled by H. Rucker, who is find- ing some fast ones among them. The fine stallion Birdman, that is cut of old Birdie, by Jay Bird, is looking in great shape and will get a low record if raced. His colts are showing up in fine style. Mr. Rucker owns a yearling filly by Bonnie McK., out of a mare by Greywood, that is very speedy. Chas. De Ryder and Budd Doble got in last week from the Arizona Fair at Phoenix and all their horses arrived in good shape. De Ryder had a fairly good year, but was glad to get home and begin work on a lot of promising young horses that will be raced next season. He found old Star Pointer in fine shape, and had heard many complimentary things said about the old horse's first California crop of foals, which are just now being weaned. C. C. Crippen brought Budd Doble's Kinney Lou 2:07% back in fine shape, although the horse was thrown down in his car just before reaching Phoenix by a collision, and was sore and lame from the acci- dent while at the Arizona track. The mile in 2:11%, which Mr. Doble drove him at Phoenix was, under the conditions, a good showing, as on the day before the trial Mr. Doble thought Kinney Lou too lame to start. Kinney Al took a record of 2:14% at the meeting, and Crippen says he is a 2:10 trotter, sure. Among the young trotters that are being talked about at Pleasanton is Little Rey, the colt that Joe Cuicello bought for a client at the last Chase com- bination sale. Ed. Parker is working this handsome fellow a little and he is stepping fast — faster than his half-brother, Happy Madison, did at the same age. The owner was offered $125 advance on the figure he paid for him at the sale, but declined it. Parker is certain that he has a high-class trotter in Little Rey. Barney Simpson, who spends his summers in Chico with his stallion Arner 2:17%, own brother to Don Derby 2:u4%, Diablo 2:09%, etc., etc., has returned to Pleasanton for the winter with his handsome stal- lion, and has a couple of youngsters he is working. One is a three-year-old pacing filly by Arner, out of a mare by Direct 2:05%. She is a nice goer and looks like a great prospect. A mile in 2:30 with the last half in 1:07% and the last quarter in 32% sec- onds was only play for her. Barney is handling a two-year-old for Geo. Gray that is a trotter and a nice one. This is a bay colt, a fine looker and is by Mendocino, out of the dam Iloilo 2:15. He is only just broke, but trotted a half in 1:24 on his own accord. Henry Helman is wintering Berta Mac 2:13%, the leading money winning trotting mare on the Califor- .nia Circuit this year, and she is big and strong with her winter coat on, but looks like 2:10 next year, and perhaps three or four seconds better than that. She is a typical McKinney and her story, which will be in the Year Book of the 1907 races, will show what a race mare she is. Helman's Jay Bird colt is growing into a fine stallion and will have some foals to represent him in the crop of 1908. Helman only bred him to a few mares last spring, and they all are in foal. A. P. Church, the expert track horse-shoer, dropped his hammer for a few minutes Saturday to show us his Bonnie McK. colt Mr. Church thought he owned a trotter, but the youngster has taken to the side-wheel gait and can just fly at it. Mr. S. K. Trefry, owner of Kenneth C. 2:13%, by McKinney, is thinking of taking that fast trotting stallion to Stockton for the season of 190S. Several owners of good mares who reside there have re- qusted him to bring Kenneth C. there, and he is seriously considering the idea. His colt Ben Hur, by Stam B., out of the dam of Kenneth C, worked a half at the trot in 1:07% last week. He is only a three-year-old and is growing into a very fine stal- lion. Mountain Maid, the dam of these two colts of Tre- fry's, was purchased the other day by Mr. Ronan, owner of Pleasanton track, along with two of her colts by Stam B. She is a fine large mare, well pre- served and looks to be about nine years old, but is now seventeen. She is the dam of two pacers, Tom Carneal 2:08% and another, and of the trotter Ken- neth C. She is registered in Vol. 14 as a pacer. Her sire is Cresco 4908, son of Strathmore, her dam Lucy M., dam of Betty M. 2:20, by Cloud, a son of the thoroughbred horse Rifleman, that sired the. old- time gray trotter Col. Lewis 2:18%, second dam the Hathaway mare by Easton's David Hill. P. W. Hodges recently moved his horses here from Santa Clara. He has a couple of Zombro stallions that are very highly regarded by horsemen generally. Mr. Hodges recently sold five good broodmares to Mr. F. E. Alley of Roseburg, Oregon. The high- class pacer Copa de Oro 2:07%, that Will Durfee campaigned so successfully this year, was bred by Mr. Hodges, who purchased his dam, Atherine, by Patron, especially for a broodmare. Col. Kirkpatrick was at the track last Saturday and drove his pacer Charley D. a few miles. This son of McKinney is beyond all question one of the best individuals ever sired by the champion 2:10 sire, and is undoubtedly the fastest unmarked pacer on the Coast that has ever been raced. The Los Angeles green pacer known as The Pig, although that is not his name, has shown faster miles in his work, but he has never started in a race. Mr. P. W. Bellingall, the Customs broker, has three trotters at the track. His chestnut stallion by Nutwood Wilkes, out of a Secretary mare, has an ankle that was injured a year ago in an accident, and is only being jogged, at which he shows no signs of lameness. Mr. Bellingall's greatest pleasure is in visiting the track twice a week and driving a couple of yearling fillies he has that are out of mares by Secretary. One is by Coronado 2:09%, the other by Kinney Lou 2:07%, and both are born trotters. Louis Carrillo is taking care of these three and has them in fine shape. Mr. Bellingall has recently been using an ankle-boot of his own invention on his colts that is an improvement over the hard leather boot. A piece of rubber is used to cover the point of the ankle usually struck by the other foot, and it prevents concussion and seems to work to a charm. William Hendrickson, the veteran of Geo. M. Patchen Jr. fame, has several horses at the track, among them a few youngsters by the Palo Alto owned stallion McKenna (McKinney 2:11%-Helena 2:11%), that look like very likely young trotters. Mr. Hendrickson is highly pleased with them and believes McKenna will make a great sire if given an opportunity. Capt. C. H. Williams of Palo Alto has fire or six very promising young horses in Jack Phippens' stables being fitted for Chase's big holiday sale in San Francisco on December 23d. Among them is a pacer by Nutwood Wilkes, that is fast enough and looks good enough to be a race or matinee horse. A more extended notice of these horses will be found elsewhere in this issue of the Breeder and Sports- man. Phippen was working on Saturday a three- year-old Searchlight trotter that has a lot of style and substance, and both Capt. Williams and Phip- pen believe he will be a fast one with a little work. He is a regular devil for work, don't know what it is to get tired, and is ready to kick up his heels in play after the stiffest sort of a workout. He is not so large, but is formed very much like his illus- trious sire. Fred Chadbourne, of the firm of Sutherland & Chadbourne, who was pretty well run down from over work at the close of the California Circuit this year- having given a string of twenty horses nearly all their fast work during the spring, is back from a two months' trip to the mountains of Siskiyou looking like an eligible to the fat men's race. He is jogging seven or eight horses every day, among them the great three-year-old Aerolite by Searchlight, owned by James W. Marshall of Dixon. This colt is growing into a grand stallion, and has an indi- viduality that stamps him as one of the great ones. He is big and stout, with as perfect a set of legs and feet under him as any horse ever stood on. Fred has another three-year-old that will be heard from later on. This is The Limit, L. C. Crellin's colt by Searchlight, out of Bertha, the dam of four with records better than l:10. Mr. Crellin deter- mined he would not race this fellow until he was a five-year-old. He had Chadbourne work him up to a mile in 2:15 last spring in his three-year-old form and then turn him out. He will have him show a mile in 2:10 as a four-year-old and he will then be turned out again. As a five-year-old he should be a great pacer. He showed two-minute speed last spring. A coming two-year-old full sister to The Limit was in a box-stall, having just been brought in from the pasture. She is under Mr. Suther- land's charge, who is beyond question one of the best men with a colt there is in the business. The filly was making matters pretty lively in her stall, as it was the first time she had seen the inside of one, but Sutherland said she would get over it. She looks more like her famous dam than any of the family and is a grandly formed filly. She should make a great broodmare when she is done racing. The Dixon pacer, McFadyen 2:12%, by Diablo, owned by E. D. Dudley, is again in Chadbourne's charge and will be got ready to race again next year, when he will be five years old. This is one of the best bred pacers in America, and was a stake winner both in his two and three-year-old form. As he is absolutely sound and a well mannered horse, he will doubtless be a hard nut to crack in any class he starts in, his three-year-old record of 2:12% giving some idea of the speed he has. Mr. Detels, the Pleasanton harness-maker, was at the track giving his weanling by Bon Guy an airing to halter. This colt is by Bon Voyage 2:12%. dam La Moscovita, the dam of Yolanda 2:14%, by Guy Wilkes 2:15%, and is like all the Bon Voyage colts we have seen, a highly formed and classy looking youngster. Breeders in this part of the State regret that Mr. Clark decided to take Bon Voyage to Los Angeles for the season of 1908, as many here would like to send their mares to him again. Ed Parker showed us a couple of Bon Voyage weanlings, one out of Missie Medium by Rampart, the other out of Sidlette by Sidney, that are both very fine looking. Joe Cuicello has quite a large string, four or five of which are catalogued for the holiday sale at Chase's, December 23d. One of these, a mare by Alta Vela, dam by Osito 2:13%, a well bred son of McKinney, is a particularly well turned mare and a trotter that looks and acts as though she would be a race mare. She is a handsome thing, but her breeding is what particularly attracted our attention. By one of Electioneer's fastest sons and out of a fine mare by one of McKinney's best rac- ing sons, she should be almost invaluable as a brood- mare bred in those lines. Among the other trainers who have horses at Pleasanton are Dr. Boucher, J. M. Alviso, Will De Ryder, Al Charvo, William Brown, Ted Bunch, Bert Webster, Henry Dunlap, George Helman, Mr. Cur- ley, Harry Brown, and a number of others. Noth- ing much will be done with the horses now at the track until after the holidays, but work will begin then in earnest, and the chances are that 1908 will see' as many future record breakers and money win- ners learning their lessons at this famous speed school as have ever been seen there during any one year. DOWN THE LINE. At Salinas. J. N. Anderson's mare Nora D., by Del Sur, dam of the stake winner, Delia Derby (3) 2:17, is safe in foal to Bon Voyage (3) 2:12%* and has been nominated in the Los Angeles and the Breeders' Futurities. J. B. Iverson has three nice yearlings that will be tried out for their stake engagements. One is by Delphi 2:12%, another by Lecco 2:09%, and the other by Coronado 2:09%. Mr. H. H. Mason of Salinas spends many a pleas- ant hour behind his four-year-old trotting mare by Geo. W. Archer, a son of Allerton 2:09%. She is out of a mare by Antinous, a son of Electioneer, and is a good looker. J. D. Kaler has named his three-year-old Search- light "Peaches," and after watching her brush a quarter last Saturday in 32% seconds the writer's only comment was: "Peaches and cream." If she is raced next season she will surely be an addition to Searchlight's list, W. H. Williams in handling several horses at Salinas and will have a trotter and a pacer in his string next season in Sidonis and Kermit, that will be entered all down the line. Both have shown very satisfactory in their work this year. Chas. Whitehead has leased Delia Derby 2:17 and will race her next season along with North Star 2:11%, and the sensational Ray o'Light (2) 2:13%. Others in his stable are a yearling by Delphi 2:12% and one by Robin, that are taking daily lessons, also a two-year-old by Delphi that looks like he will do. Albert Direda, the son of Robert Direct, is now sound again, after being laid up with a strained hock, the result of a fall. He had shown his trainer, W. H. Combs, a mile in 2:15 and many quar- ters around 30 seconds early in the summer. This fellow is of the Direct type, and those who have seen him work say he is a very fast colt. Without undue compliment, Albert Mac, full brother to Berta Mac 2:13%, the leading money win- ning trotting mare on the Coast this year, may be said to be one of the handsomest stallions standing for public service in California. He is now in the hands of W. H. Williams, who gives him an occa- sional mile around 2:40, and has him looking fine as a fiddle. He will make the season of 190S at Salinas and will then be trained for speed. Watsonville has taken a strong position as a breeding center of light harness horses, and the people there demand the best in looks and blood lines. Henry Struve has replaced Welcome 2:10, who has stood there the past three years, with Highland C. 2:19%, one of the best bred stallions of the Electioneer family in America. Highland C. has fine looks, size and extreme speed, having a trial of 2:12 as a four-year-old. Colts by him show that he will render the breeding interests of the State a good service. J. P. Soares has leased Steam Beer and will make the season of 190S with him at Watsonville. While this horse is a natural pacer, most of his colts show considerable trot. Ray o'Light (2) 2:13% is furnishing down into a compact, well turned colt, and has a great career ahead of him, not only as a race horse, but as a stock stallion as well. Mr. Train, his owner, will allow the colt to serve a few choice mares early next season, and he will then be sent to Chas. White- head to train for his three-year-old engagements. At San Jose, T. W. Barstow will have at the head of his* stud this coming season Nearest Mc- Kinney. His blood lines teem with producing strains. He has been a mile in 2:15 over a half-mile track, and Mr. Barstow says this is no measure of his speed. Hs is a magnificent bay, built without flaw, and of perfect disposition. At Santa Clara. W. R. Johnson is now giving his stallion Sadi Moor 399S9 his first regular train- ing. This three-year-old has shown him a quarter close to 35 seconds, and bred and gaited as he is. cannot miss being a fast trotter. His services as a public stallion for the season of 1908 will soon be advertised. He has a great pedigree and is bound to be a great horse. FRONK :i.D. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 30, 1907. MAY TRY IT AGAIN. BREEDING A CHAMPION. THE BELMONT STRAIN. Among the visitors to the office of the Breeder and Sportsman this week was Mr. J. D. Springer, whose winning of this year's M. and M. with the great mare Sonoma Girl 2:0514 and his subsequent sale of her to Miss Lotta Crabtree for $26,000, were the features of the Grand Circuit of 1907. Mr. Springer has been at his old home in Boise, Idaho, for several weeks, and left his wife and daughter there while he took a run down to California to look over the field here before deciding whether he would again move to Los Angeles, where he still has three or four horses. Mr. Springer looks as if the campaign among the top-notchers and the glory of having brought out the greatest trotter of the season had agreed with him. He spoke very highly of his treatment over East by the horsemen and the asso- ciations and remarked that he and Mr. Geers could race horses against each other without any judges, and he believed the result would be satisfactory to both. Mr. Springer told us that during the time he raced Sonoma Girl she won for him $12,000 net in purses, and on her chances in the M. and M. he played $1,000 against $5,200, which, of course, he won. Then selling the mare for $26,000 cash, made the total amount of his receipts for his trip the neat sum of $43,200. He firmly believes Sonoma Girl will reduce her record several seconds next year, and trot in 2:02 anyway. He believes he could have won^he second heat of the M. and M. in 2:02 had it been necessary. Sonoma Girl was at the three- quarters in 1:32 and was pulled to a jog at the end of the mile in 2: 06%. As she was never better in her life and trotting like a runaway horse at the head of the stretch, he is perfectly confident that she would have trotted the last quarter in 30 sec- onds had he asked her to, which would have made the mile in just 2:02. Her actions in other races when she lost he attri- butes to her soreness. She had a thoroughpin (not a bad one, however), and he treated this with lina- ment. Before she ever started on the Eastern tracks she sometimes seemed to favor one hind leg, and he could not determine whether it was in the hock, stifle or hip. On any day when she did not favor this leg she could trot the last quarter of any mile in 2:10 as fast as 29 seconds, and she did not seem to know what getting tired was. Mr. Springer be- lieves that she will be as big a sensation next year as she was this, and she was the drawing card of every meeting where she was engaged. He says Highball is a wonderfully speedy horse, as his races show, but that where both are in shape Sonoma Girl could beat him rather handily after the first heat, as he could not repeat as she could. Mr. Springer may pick up a horse that he thinks of Grand Circuit caliber if he can find one priced right anywhere, get him ready at Los Angeles and try the big ring again, but unless he does he will probably again take up his residence in Boise, Idaho, which he still calls his home. He has a host of friends here in this State who would like to see him locate here permanently, as men of his stamp are an honor to any community in which they may reside. PLANS BIG STOCK SHOW. Portland is to have a live stock show next year that will be on as large a scale as was the one held during the Lewis and Clark Exposition. The Portland Country Club and Livestock Association started the movement recently, and already has as- surances of co-operation and assistance that will make the event the biggest of its kind on the Pacific Coast next year. The show will probably be held some time between September 15th and October 1, 1908, the exact dates being as yet unsettled. Premiums to a total value of $40,000 were voted at a recent meeting of the directors of the associa- tion, who met in the Hamilton Building. Nearly the entire directorate of thirty members was present. S. G. Reed, president of the organization, presided. All agreed that a stock show on the scale of the Lewis and Clark Fair display will be a splendid thing for Portland, and will do much to encourage the breeding of fine cattle and horses throughout the Pacific Northwest. It was decided to send M. D. Wisdom to Chicago as a special representative of the organization at the convention of the International Livestock As- sociation, which meets there from November 30th to December 7th. Each standard breed of stock has a distinct association, but these are all represented in the International Livestock Association, which is one of the biggest organizations of its kind in the world. It is felt that a special delegate from Port- land in the interests of the show there next year will have a splendid effect in enlisting support for the exhibition. This international organization will be asked to select dates for the Portland exhibition that will be favorable for the participation of members of the International Livestock Association, and it will be suggested that between September 15th and Octo- ber 1st will be the most acceptable to the local as- sociation. Livestock men all over the "West will take a lively interest in the affair, and their participation on a big seal ^ is assured. The decision to hold the stock show means an active campaign from this time on by the local association. The event will be widely advert sed and widespread support will be enlisted or it. -Oregonian, November 21st. One need not look in vain for the source of the great speed and race-horse quality of the world's champion three-year-old trotter, General Watts 2:06%. Students of breeding may differ in opinion as to the ancestor whose blood was most potent in the production of this modern speed marvel. But those who are ever ready to give due credit will be forced to agree that in him are bound up the ele- ments which go to make good to great performers every year. The blood of the old time pacing queen, Pocahontas, is carried by him, coming through Strideaway 2:31, sire of the second dam of his sire. The blood of Bicara, greatest of all the daughters of Harold, descends to him through Pancoast 2:21%, sire of Prodigal 2:16, who sired the champion's dam. The blood of Lady Bunker, doubly famous as a broodmare, he gets through his sire, whose paternal grandsire was a son, though not a highly successful one, of that daughter of Mambrino Patchen. And, closer up, therefore probably of far more account is the blood of Annie Wilton, who produced seven trot- ters, some of whom were above the ordinary. Other broodmares of note appear in his pedigree and until the fifth remove is reached there is no suspicion of the blood lines going into the woods. Whether this colt points the way to breed the best, is, however, not certain. There may be other colts by the same sire and out of the dams of simi- lar breeding that will he disappointments of the most pronounced kind. But the successful colts will nearly all carry some such admixture of blood. There is nothing in the breeding of this particular colt that can be used, with honesty, to bolster up any pet theory. He was sired by a colt trotter and produced by a young mare who, up to the time she produced him, had been trained but little. She is the only mare in his pedigree with a record and hers is but 2:28, not enough to attract attention and certainly not sufficient, of itself, to justify the belief that nature destined her to produce a champion. Tabulated at the time he was foaled, the pedigree of General Watts would have carried the name of no mare with a record in standard time. And of the fifteen sires in it, five never entered the 2:30 list, though one of the five, Strideaway. took a rec- ord of 2:31 at a time when that was equal to the 2:25 of today. Therefore the pedigree of the colt, best of this or any other year, is a mixture of de- veloped and undeveloped stallions and undeveloped mares. Perhaps it teaches a lesson in breedi-ng. Perhaps it teaches none. But in our opinion it proves con- clusively that development of the inherited ability to trot does not add to the ability to transmit the trotting instinct or speed at the trot — Horse News and Speed Bulletin. REMARKABLE SISTERS AND BROTHERS. During 1907 no less than three sets of own broth- ers and sisters raced to low records, a rather re- markable incident. Beatrice Bellinni 2:08% and Tokio 2:09, both consistent trotters and good win- ners on the Grand Circuit, are by Bellini 2:13%, and out of Trixy Nutwood 2:18%, which matron is also the dam of the ex-Cleveland matinee trotter, Albany 2:24%, wagon record 2:14%. Bellini has the dis- tinction of being the only sire to be credited with three new 2:10 performers in 1907, his third being Carlo 2:08%, whose dam is Cricket by Pilot Medium, also the dam of Trixy Nutwood. In point of average time the records of Hedge- wood Boy 2:04% and Lady Maud C. 2:04% make them the fastest own brother and sister seen on the harness turf since the days of Fanny Dillard 2:03% and Hal B. 2:04%. Hedgewood Boy and Lady Maud C. were not only prominent on the Western tracks, but also proved star performers when they met Grand Circuit company at Columbus, the former winning three races at that meeting. They are by Chitwood 2:22% and out of Noretta 2:22%. While Blacklock had a record of 2:07% when he began the season, he reduced the same to 2:04%, while his own brother, Joe Brown, paced to a new record of 2:08% out West. This great pair are by Cuckoo 2:16% and out of Jenny Brown by Brown John. Two sensational performers in 1907 in the far West were Aerolite, the three-year-old pacing stal- lion that equalled the long-standing record of 2:05%, established by Klatawah in 1898, and the pacing mare Mona Wilkes, that raced to a record of 2:06%. Aerolite is a son of Searchlight 2:03%, while Mona Wilkes is by Demonio 2:11%. Both are out of Trix by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%, this mare being sister in blood to the fast trotting stallion John A. Mc- Kerron 2:04%, both being by the same sire aud out of mares by Director 2:17, the sire of Directum 2:05%, and Direct 2:05%. — American Sportsmen. It is said that Millard Sanders believes that the three-year-old filly Ruth Dillon 2:15%, by Sidney Dillon, will eventually crown herself champion trot- ter. Sanders drove the filly in 2:10% on two dif- ferent occasions and believed this fall that she could trot in 2:07 or better if asked to go that fast. Ruth Dillon's dam is Russie Russell by Bay Rose 2:02%, son of Sultan 2:24, second dam Oakley Rus- sell, by Happy Russell 2:21%, son of Mambrino Rus- sell, third dam Oakley, by Orestes 1920, son of Cas- sius M. Clay Jr. Ruth Dillon's inheritance is good in the maternal lines, and she will be no freak if she goes on and does what Sanders expects her to do. Were any horseman to be asked to name the three leading families of light harness race horses he would almost beyond question answer promptly: "Wilkes, Electioneer and Nutwood." That these three enjoy, in wide popular and also in select criti- cal estimation, a deserved pre-eminence, there can be no doubt. As the returns have kept coming in, however, we have been struck with the frequency with which the blood of Nutwood's sire, Belmont, is found in the pedigrees of the season's most prominent performers, aside from those which de- scend from him through Nutwood exclusively. Among these we may name: Highball 2:06%, the world's champion green trot- ting gelding, sired by Dr. Hooker 2:23%, son of Vatican 2:29%, by Belmont. Watson 2:07%, the conqueror of Sonoma Girl in the Oakland Baron stake at Poughkeepsie, who has a double Belmont cross on his darn's side, once through Nutwood and once through King Rene. Helen Hale 2:13%, the champion two-year-old trot- ting filly, whose grandam is by Bellwood, son of Belmont. Angus Pointer 2:01%, the champion pacing race horse of the year, whose sire, Sidney Pointer 2:07%, is out of a mare by Vespasian 2:24%, he by Hull, son of Belmont. Clare Cooper 2:11%, the extremely successful Western trotting mare, a winner of six fast races, including $2,000 events at Galesburg, Hamline and Sioux City, whose sire, Combination 2:18%, is by Egmont, son of Belmont. Thornfield 2:10%, a Grand Circuit winner and second in the $9,000 Massachusetts stake, whose grandam was by Erelong, son of Belmont. Aunt Jerusha 2:10%, one of the trotting stars of the Great Western Circuit, who began the season without a record, and whose dam is by Davenant 2:26%, son of Belmont. May Earl 2:10%, a winner of fast trotting races at Terre Haute, Kalamazoo and Indianapolis, whose dam is by Earlmont 2:09% (pacing), son of Bel- mont. Fedora's Athol 2:11%, winner of the $3,000 event for 2:14 trotters at Detroit, whose dam is by La Crosse 2:30, son of King Rene, by Belmont. Etha R. 2:12%, winner of a five-heat trotting race at Galesburg, in which the time averaged 2:12%, a mare that has been timed below 2:10 in her races, by Hershon 2:29%, son of Herschel, by Belmont, her dam being by Uranus 2:17% (pacing), also a son of Herschel. Wilson Addington 2:07% (pacing), a Grand Circuit winner, prominent all along the line, whose dam is by River Bend 2:24%, son of Belmont. Turley 2:07%, the veteran trotter of the Geers stable, winner of a $2,000 event at Buffalo and always a contender, who is by French Plate 2:26%, son of Wedgewood 2:19, by Belmont. Aeroolite 2:11%, public trial 2:05% at three years, and Ray o'Light 2:13% at two years, the two sen- sational California pacing colts, both by Search- light 2:03%, whose dam was by Furor, son of King Rene, by Belmont. (Aerolite has a double Belmont cross, tracing also to Nutwood.) Hazel Grattan 2:13%, a triple winner on the Great Western Circuit, whose dam is by Nugget 2:26%, son of Wedgewood 2:19, by Belmont. Eph Cinders 2:06%, winner of a brilliant pacing race at Columbus, whose dam is by Wedgewood 2:19, by Belmont. Here are representatives of eleven different sons of Belmont, all star performers, to whom we might add a numbr of others, were it not that these are sufficient for our purpose. As for the representatives of the Nutwood branch, they are so numerous that we will not attempt to name but a selection of the most prominent, as follows: In direct male line — Early Alice 2:07%, Wild Bell 2:08%, Berico 2:09%, Just the Thing 2:10%, Jaguar 2:12%, Onwis 2:14% (half-mile track), Mon- tell 2:14% (half-mile track), trotters; Hedgewood Boy 2:04%, Aileen Wilson 2:04%, Lady Maud C. 2:04%, Dan S. 2:05%, Harry D. 2:08%, Byron Kay 2:08%, Manager H. 2:09% (three years), pacers. Through other channels — Sonoma Girl 2:05% and Sterling McKinney 2:09%, both having Nutwood grandams; Beatrice Bellini 2:08%, Claty Latus 2:08%, Tokio 2:09 and Allanwood 2:04% (pacing), all out of Nutwood mares; Kentucky Todd 2:08% and Douglas 2:12%, the two three-year-old Futurity winners, whose sire, Todd, is out of a mare by Arion, he out of a Nutwood mare; George G. 2:05%, whose grandam was by a son of Nutwood; R. F. D. 2:05% (pacing), with a double Nutwood cross; Watson 2:07%, dam by a son of Nutwood; King Entertainer 2:10%, Zaza 2:11%, North Star 2:11%, Copa de-Oro 2:07% (pacing), Pacemaker 2:09% (pacing), and Will Mayburn 2:08 (pacing), all by sires out of Nutwood dams; Aerolite 2:11%, public trial 2:05% (pacing), and Mona Wilkes 2:06% (pacing), whose dam's sire is out of a Nutwood mare; Mattie Chimes 2:08%, Red Bow 2:09% and Boro Wood 2:09%, pacers, whose dams are by sons of Nutwood. This is certainly a grand showing, speaking volumes for the prepotency of the great son of Alex- ander's Abdallah and Belle, by Mambrino Chief, and demonstrating that aside from the broad stream of his blood which flows down through Nutwood, it is being also kept alive through numerous other channels. — Horse Review.- Saturday, November 30, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE NEW 2:10 PACERS. ' A list of the pacers that entered the 2:10 list for the first time this year shows that it contains sixty-six names, and of these eleven were bred in California, or 16 2-3 per cent. The list follows: John A., by Eddie Hal (p) 2:15, dam by Newsboy 2:03% Hedgewood Boy, by Chitwood 2:22%, dam by Norris 2:22% 2:04% Ladv Maud C, by Chitwood 2:22%, dam by Norris 2:22% 2:04% Hidalgo, by Warren C, 2:11%, dam by Mer- rill 2:04% Aileen Wilson, by Arrowood, dam by Red- field 2:19% 2:04% Wm. O., by The Director General, dam by George Simmons 2:28 2:04% Reproachless. by Direct Hal (p) 2:04%, dam by Prince Regent 2: 04% Jenny W., by Alcander 2:20%, dam by Gil- roy 2:28% 2:04% Leland Onward, by Game Onward, dam by Leland Stanford 2:21 2:04% Laura Bellini, by Moquette 2:10, dam by Dark Night 2 : 04% Sir John S., by Diablo 2:09%, dam by Al- cantara Jr 2:04% Inferlotta, by Interna 2:15, dam by Charley Wilkes 2:21% 2:04% Dana Patch, by Dan Patch (p) 1:55%, dam by Altemus 2:05% R. P. D., by The Kingmaker, dam by Roy- wood 2:21% 2:05% Alice Pointer, by Star Pointer (p) 1:59%, dam by Mark Field 2 : 05% ThornWay, by Steinway 2:25%, dam by Al- landorf 2:19% 2:05% Straight Advice, by Free Advice (p) 2:10%, dam Straight Line 2:12%, by Jerome Turner 2:15% 2:05% Dan S., by Greystone, dam by Ashland Clay. . 2:05% Ethan Roberts, by Ethan Wilkes 2:19%, dam Lady Robert 2:12%, by Robert L. 2:26%... 2:05% Jonesa Basler, by Robert Basler, dam by Hanford Medium (p) 2:11% : 2:05% Eph Cinders, by Argosy, dam by Wedgewood 2:19 2:06% Major Mallow, by Box Elder 2:23%, dam by Ernest 2:06% Sherlock Holmes, by Zolock 2:05%, dam by Happy Prince 2:08% Mona Wilkes, by Demonio 2:11%, dam by Nutwood 2:18% 2:06% Senator C, by Senator Rose 2:18, dam by Briton 2:07% J. J. J., by Red Eric, dam by Sidney Echo. . . 2:06% Hal R., by Hal B. (p) 2:04%, dam by St. Omer 2:07% Elbrino, bv Mambrino 2:21%, dam by George Wilkes 2:22 2:07% Dewey G., by Billy Button, dam F. B. Hine ... 2 : 07% Copa de Oro, by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%, dam Atherine 2:16%, by Patron 2:14% 2:07% Bonanza, by Alfonso Vincent 2:29%, dam by Bourbon Russell 2:07% Tommy H., by Delmarch 2:11%, dam by Red Wilkes 2: 07% Moy, by Prodigal 2:16, dam by Clay King... 2:07% Richard Grattan, by Grattan 2:13, dam by Allegro 2:07% Miss Cappy, by McRoberts, dam untraced... 2:07% Queen Pomona, by Pomona, dam Nugget, un- traced 2:07% Will May burn, by Alliewood 2:09%, dam by Mimic 2:21 2:08 Grand Elder, by Box Elder Jr. (p) 2:14%, dam by Bobby Burns 2:19% 2:08% Mattie Chimes, by Chimes Echo, dam by Diplomat 2:08% Rollins, by Delmarch 2:11%, dam by Baron Wilkes 2:18 2:08% Flying Jim, by Bourbon Patchen (p) 2:09, dam Beauty C. 2:19%, by Whalebone 2:08% Shaughran, by Ananias 2:05, dam Favorita 2:25%, by George Wilkes 2:22 2:08% Harry D., by Dermot Muscovite 2:26, dam untraced 2:08% John McEwen, by Steel Arch, dam by Poca- hontas Boy 2:08% Hymettus (3), by Zombro 2:11, dam by Silver Bow 2:16 2:08% Thor, by Golden Hill, dam by Mambrino Trump 2:08% Byron K., by Greystone, dam by Mambrino 2:21% 2:08% Bob Madden, by Sidmont (p) 2:10%, dam Bourbon Sneak (p) 2:17%, by Bourbon Prince 2:08% Dr. Munson, by Gambetta Wilkes 2:19%, dam by C. F. Clay 2:18 2:08% Miss Jones, by Bobby Burns (p) 2:19%, dam untraced 2:09% Bill Bailey, by Bourbon Wilkes, dam by Allie Wilkes 2:15 2:09% Elsie S., by Argorel, dam by Pocahontas Sam. 2:09% Prince Ross, by Cecilian Prince 2:30, dam untraced 2:09% C. M. W., by Medeyone, dam by Attorney. ... 2:09% The Dude, by Newton Boy (p) 2:10%, dam Greville 2:09% Prince Patrick, by Guy Princeton 2:19%, dam by Pat 2:09% Pacemaker, by The Kingmaker, dam by Al- roy 2:09% Point Burglar, by Clay Pointer 2:19%, dam by Burglar 2: 09% Sigma C, by Sigma Nu 2:29%, dam by Bald Hornet 2:09V2 Clifton Star, by Budd B., dam untraced 2:09% Manager H., by Manager (p) 2:06%, dam Nelly M. 2:10%, by Butler's Bashaw 2:09^ Easter Direct, by Direct 2:05% 2:09% Castanada, by Don Derby 2:04%, dam Cyrene 2:27%, by Guide 2:16% 2:09% Red Row, by Redfield 2:19%, dam by Arro- wood 2:09% Joe Brown, by Cuckoo 2:16%, dam by Brown John 2:09% Lord Lovelace, by Lovelace 2:10 GENERAL WATTS A PERFECT HORSE. JOHN SPLAN TALKS OF TROTTERS. The man who made Rarus 2:13% and himself famous on the trotting turf thirty years ago now makes his home in Lexington, Ky., where he gives much of his time to the management of L. V. Hark- ness' Walnut Hall Farm, the largest trotting horse breeding establishment in the country. Splan said yesterday in speaking of the stud that it embraces at present three stallions — Walnut Hall 2:08%, Moko and Ozono — about one hundred and seventy-five broodmares and a large number of young trotters, including one hundred and twenty-five weanlings and eighty yearlings. Mr. Harkness has adopted the running horse breeders' plan of marketing his trotters, and instead of maintaining a training stable for the development of the youngsters he now sells his entire crop of yearlings under the hammer. They are to be of- fered in New York at the Fasig-Tipton Company's January horse auction. Splan is deeply interested in the development of the European market for American trotters, and is rather proud of the fact that he was one of the first horseman here to foresee the present demand for our light harness horses abroad. "I remember twenty years ago," he said, "that when I came back from an extended trip to Europe and predicted that the Europeans would be great customers for the American trotter and that they would make a success of the breeding and racing of them in that country, many horsemen in this country gave me the laugh. It all came true as I predicted, and very much sooner than I thought it would. I suggested at that time that if the Ameri- can breeders would make an organized effort to introduce the trotter abroad it would bring great re- sults. They gave me the laugh again, but if the trotting horse breeders of tuis country had used as much effort and energy to advertise their business abroad as an ordinary everyday Yankee would to ad- vertise a patent mouse-trap, it would have been the -greatest thing that ever happened." Splan takes the broad-minded view of the exporta- tion of such horses as Siliko 2:06%, recently sold by John E. Madden to Louis Winans of Brighton, England. "There are many reasons why I hate to see Siliko leave this country, and the greatest is that I think he will be a great sire that will produce not one, but many trotters that will have a chance to go in 2:00. But he will be the best advertisement for the American trotter that ever went abroad." — New York Herald. — — o TEXAS NOW A FACTOR. Mike Bowerman was asked if General Watts 2:06%, the champion three-year-old, has any peculi- arities. "Yes," said the veteran trainer and driver, "he has one great peculiarity; he is absolutely per- fect in every respect. He is the most sensible, even-tempered, best-mannered and speediest horse I ever trained. I never pulled the reins over but one other that approached him in these admirable traits, and that my old stud, Wilton. In many respects the two horses are almost identical, or 'I should have said were, for old Wilton has gone to horse heaven. "General Watts is a very effectionate colt, and would be fond of pets, but I never have a dog or a goat about the stable. They are good in the case of a nervous, excitable horse, but General Watts is not that. He is fond of sugar, as the majority of horses are, and he will chew tobacco whenever he can get it. His groom taught him this. Whenever the boy takes a chew .he always gives the colt a nip off the plug. This colt has the best stomach any horse ever possessed. He will eat as regularly as it is put before him, and usuai.y lies down after eating. "He is the smoothest gaited, most earnest and most self-confident trotter I ever sat behind. When I drove him that mile in 2:06% I was just as safe in the sulky as one feels in a Pullman car riding over a perfect road with a good engine pulling the train and a sober man at the throttle. He is one horse that you can always judge correctly; you know just what he is going to do, and he always re- sponds to the call with the best that is in him." The Lone Star State gives promise in the near future of becoming an important factor in the light harness horse business. The recent meetings at Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio fur- nished some high-class sport, and a good class of hbrses contested the various liberal stakes and purse offerings. The sensation of the circuit was the performances of the trotting stallion Todd Allerton 2:12%. This stallion, who had been converted from the pace only twenty-five days before his first start on the trot, won three straight races in a week at Dallas, in the last of which he secured his record. Todd Alelrton is considered one of the best trotting developments of the year, and will be brought North next season. He could probably have stepped in 2:10 in his last race. He is owned by R. B. Huchinson of Checoth, I. T., and is trained and driven by Billy Wilson. The two Chicago trainers, Dick McMahon and George Castle, were quite successful. McMahon won the free-for-all at Dallas with Citation and lowered the Texas race record to 2:06%. Clifton Star won $1,200 stakes, as did Directness. It was a fitting close to the Chicago reinsmen's great campaigning. George Castle showed a real high class trotter in his recent purchase, Queen of Woodcliffe. His four- year-old pacing filly Miss Castle beat 2:10 at Dallas, but did not lower her record. The outlook for the harness horse in Texas is bright. New breeding establishments are being founded in different sections of the State, and high- class stallions and broodmares are in demand and bring high prices. A new market is being formed which will pay Northern breeders to cater to. These new farms, together with such pioneer breeding es- tablishments as Colonel Henry Exall's large and noted Lomo Alto farm, are producing a high grade of youngsters. Stallions like Governor Strong 2:10%, Governor Francis (3) 2:11%. John Kerby (3) 2:13%, Al Bock 2:08, Zola, and Cecil Allerton are making large stud seasons at good fees, and the training barns of the various Texas trainers are well filled with desirable prospects. DAN PATCH A MARVEL. Old Dan certainly is a marvel among exhibition horses, and the way he has continued, season after season, to go miles better than two minutes is re- markable, as it is seldom that a fast horse will keep on trying when pitted against the watch, usually getting cunning after a couple of seasons. Along in the early part of October it was thought the champion pacer was out of the game for good, as he fell seriously lame, and the veterinarians, while they conceded he might be gotten up to a mile around 2:03, were positive he would not beat two minutes again. He became perfectly sound, however, paced a poor track at New Orleans in 2:01, and after being shipped to Arizona looked so good it was decided to have Dean come on and drive the runner, which goes directly in front of Dan during his fast miles. Dean has held that job in all of Dan's fast miles of late years, and it means a lot to a trotter or pacer following a wind shield, whether or not the driver of the front runner is an artist in the matter of regulating pace. The first man I eveT saw do the job artistically was Scott Hudson, when McHenry had Dan Patch, and with the Kentuckian teaming the runner and the man from Illinois behind Dan, the public was given a chance to see the best reinsman of their day in action, both trying to make the same horse win. Dean is a great man, both in temperament and skill, for the job _ of driving a runner in front of a horse. In addition to being a skillful reinsman he is naturally a fine judge of pace, and this counts in many ways that cannot he clearly told^in print. "Billy" Andrews is another good man at the game, and I am sure Dick McMahon would be, although I have never seen him try, because he is cool to the point of chilliness when driving, no matter whether he is in sixth position in a field of seventeen hobbled pacers or working out an easy going nag all by itself.— H. T. White. There are few persons, says an exchange, who know how the name of "buckboard" came to be ap- plied to a vehicle. It was 'way back in the '20s, when the transportation of goods, wares and mer- chandise was almost entirely done by wagon. A Dr. Buck, who for many years afterward was the military storekeeper at Washington, was then in charge of military stores en route to army posts in the Southwest. In East Tennessee much difficulty was experienced by reason of the rough roads, and there were frequent mishaps, mostly from the wag- ons overturning. Dr. Buck overhauled the outfit, and abandoning the wagon bodies, long boards were set directly on the axles, or hung below; and the stores were loaded in such a manner that there were no further delays from break downs, and the stores safely reached their destinations. In special emer- gency, too, the load could be shifted or taken off in a hurry. The idea was probably not new, but Dr. Buck's example was followed, especially when roads were rough, and soon much hauling was done by the use of wheels, axles, and boards only. Now we have the buckboard, both in carriage and automo- bile forms, conforming closely to the original idea, though few suspect the source of it. Conditions in the New York horse market remain substantially unchanged and are not different from those reported in nearly all other branches of trade at the present time. The auctions, where most of the second-hand horses, wagons, carriages and har- ness are bought and sold, seem to be suffering but little from the effects of the money famine, and in some cases are even exemplifying the old saying that it is an ill wind which blows nobody good. Jackson's Napa Soda is the best hot weather drink. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 30, 1907. :. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL :. f * ' 9 CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT | ETIQUETTE OF QUAIL SHOOTING. SEATTLE TOURNAMENT. The man who has a good Pointer or Setter, thoroughly broken, will usually get lots of invita- tions to go hunting with the boys who know of a good place where there are lots of birds and favorable ground to work them. The peculiar part of these invitations are that the person extending same generally has no dog of his own at the time and seldom has one at any time when they are required, but depends for his sport upon "inviting" his friends who keep one or more dogs at all times, and consider it a part of the neces- sary equipment of a sportsman. The writer recently accepted an invitation to hunt quail with a casual acquaintance and was surprised to find at the meeting place not only one, but three, other invited guests, none of whom had any sort of a dog, and all were more than glad to find the writer had brought along three Setters for their entertainment — and such it proved to be, for none of them seemed to have any idea of field etiquette, and most of the time acted as though the owner of the dogs was deriving great sport in handling them for the benefit of others. The day was fine, cool and clear and when we arrived on the grounds, the sun was just beginning to shine warm enough to wipe from the face of mother earth the frost, which had been heavy the night before, and the grass and weeds were still quite wet as a consequence, although a heavy pair of canvas pants and oil-tanned hunting boots was preparation enough for that — by the man who owned the dogs — the others, well, they got wet as they walked through the weeds in their every-day pants and shoes, and also got literally covered with tar weeds and other kinds of sticky vegetation. The whole country looked fine, the weeds and woods showed a great variety of browns, with an occasional clump of green and yellow willows and some rich, dark green grass along a creek bed to finish oft the picture. I soon saw my companions knew little about the country we were in and less about the etiquette of the field and forest, and I rather think they judged me a sort of a dictator, when I suggested to them the customs of hunters, and they will probably not "invite" me out again when they need the use of a brace of quail dogs for a party of five. The following is part of the free advice given and which they needed badly: Don't invite anyone to hunt over another person's dogs. See that you have the proper equipment for com- fort and convenience and try to be perfectly agree- able in every particular, and don't forget the rights of your companions. Hunt twenty-five or thirty yards apart from your companions. When the dogs come to a point, don't rush wildly over to them, but take your time. If the dogs be closer to you, wait until your com- panions come close enough to get a shot, when the birds are flushed. The man behind the dogs should take the straight away shots. The right and left birds should be shot at by the hunter on their re- spective sides. Don't shoot too quick in the attempt to get the first shot. If but one bird is flushed it belongs to the man on whose side it flies ; if he misses you can then shoot. Excepting in the brush or cover there is no need for "snap shooting." More birds are missed by shooting too quick than too slow. Two and one-half drams of smokeless and one ounce of number nines will get them if you hold right, and a 28-inch cylinder barrel will do the nicest work and not cut up the birds. When you knock down a bird don't "race in" to get it; let the dog do the retrieving if he will; if he don't retrieve, take your time, anyway; don't get excited about it and get the dog excited also. Don't leave dead or crippled birds until you have searched thoroughly for them, unless you want to spoil the dog. Don't yell at the dog; talk in an ordinary tone or whistle to him. Don't shirk your part of the hunting and expect your companions to take all the bad places. Tou may be a good fellow at home, but you should also be willing to take an even break with your com- panions in the field. Don't kick at everything — "take your medicine" as it comes. If you are not hitting your share of the birds your companion will divide his bag with you anyway, if he is the right sort of a fellow. If a single straightaway bird is killed by two shooters firing simultaneously don't claim it, but pick it up and toss it to the other fellow. If a bird flies to the other shooter's side, don't shoot, it's his bird. If the birds are scattered in the open and you are getting up single birds, take turn about at theTx In all cases and at all times keep the muzzle of your p^in pointed away from your companion's, and in th brush and cover you should know where he is t shoot in his direction. Don't shoot in the direction of cattle and other stock. If the birds scatter in a garden patch, be careful where you walk and do no damage to the crops. If you open a gate, close it after you. If the gate is open leave it open — there is some reason for its being open. Don't target your gun on "keep out" signs. Go up to the house and ask permission to hunt and you will generally be rewarded with a favorable reply. Don't point your gun at yourself or your com- panions or at the dogs, and use care and good judg- ment in your sport, as you would in your business affairs — in other words, don't he a fool, or grab all, or a miser. Pay your share of the expenses and don't expect to measure your pleasure by the amount of game you can kill. LIABILITY FOR GUN ACCIDENTS. The vexed question of a dealer's or manufacturer's liability in the event of injuries being caused by the bursting of a gun barrel or any similar mishap has on various occasions come up for decision in courts of law. To prove defects of material or workman- ship is, in such cases, difficult, and negligence on the part of the user is often shown to have existed. In 1901 an action was brought in Ireland against the makers of a nitro powder for damages for in- juries sustained through the bursting of a gun. The gun was shown to be a muzzle loader, and the action was dismissed. In 1902 an important case on simi- lar lines was decided in France, the manufacturer of a burst gun being exonerated because the shooter had loaded his own cartridges an- had probably used an excessive charge. In 1903, for a similar reason, the case of Favo vs. Remington Arms Com- pany, was decided against the user of the gun. Re- cently another case has been decided in the Supreme Court of New York. Full details are not, at the mo- ment, before us. It appears that a repeating shot- gun had been purchased from a dealer in New York City, and the second day it was used the gun burst, causing injuries for which suit was brought to re- cover $2000 damages. The verdict was awarded to the defendant. Evidence brought out the facts that the weapon was charged with a factory-loaded cart- ridge and that the catalogues issued by the manu- facturer represented the goods stated therein to be perfect in construction and to be made of the best material. The judge charged the jury that, if a manufacturer shows that he has exercised reasonable care in the selection of materials, and carefully makes and inspects his products before sending them out to customers, he is not thereafter liable, unless It be shown that there were defects in materials pr carelessness in manufacture. The quail situation in Washington State is de- scribed by a Northern sportman as follows: "It is the California valley quail that is multi- plying so rapidly in Washington. They are not as good a game bird as bob white, but that very fact makes them better able to hold their own against the gun and dog. Bob white flies perfectly to a dog, but the valley quail is foxy enough to think of getting out of danger. In this section he appears to be a brush bird, and when he takes to cover It Is little use to follow him unless you are anxious to wear your eyes out looking for a little body to pot "It was not long ago that an Eastern magazine contained an article on quail in the Pacific North- west. It was pointed out that bob white thrived on account of his ability to take care of himself, while the poor little California valley quail, being given to life in the open, was rapidly exterminated. The truth of the matter is that the writer got things turned around." Henry Schock of Yreka and Dr. E. G. McConnell of San Francisco, who were out hunting last week, succeeded in bagging 100 geese. Schock has the edge on the local sportsmen when it comes to goose shooting. He has a band of twenty-five wild geese that he caught when young. He takes them out with him and stakes them out, and when the wild geese are flying these live decoys call to the wild geese and they immediately circle around and light among the decoys. When a large band of the wild fellows have comfortably settled among the decoys, Henry comes forth from his blind, and a couple of war whoops causes the birds to take wing, when the firing commences and a large num- ber are killed, after which the process is repeated as often as is necessary to get as many geese as they want. William Campbell of Stockton, and Harley Clark and Cliff McCarty recently succeeded in bagging seventy wild geese at the Chatom Ranch, on the San Joaquin River. The birds were found in great numbers, but were difficult to approach, and most of the honkers bagged were shot as they flew from one pond to another. The gese are in excellent condi- tion from feeding on the tender grain now sprouting in the wet lands. Seattle men showed up well in the tournament of the Southwestern Washington Gun Club Associa- tion, which opened at Cardmore Station, November 16th. About thirty shooters were in attendance, com- prising six squads of shooters. In the race for the Hansen cup, Ed Garrett of Seattle, J. E. Rice of Bellingham, George Miller of Bellingham, and Ed Young of Tacoma were tied. Each man had broken twenty-four out of a possible twenty-five birds. In the shoot-off Young won by breaking twenty-three out of a possible twenty-five. Mac and Garrett were tied for the high average, with John Rice second, and H. T. Denham and E. E. Ellis tied for third honors. Nelson of Kent did good work during the tourney, and Ed Young of Tacoma also showed considerable ability. George Miller of Bellingham also made a good record. Junker of Seattle had the high aver- age during the early part of the tournament, but fell down badly toward the close. The third annual shoot of the rejuvenated South- western Washington Gun Club Association ended after a two days' session at the grounds of the Seattle Gun Club at Cardmore, under whose auspices this year's meet was held. Top honors of the two-day meet were carried off by E. C. Garrett and J. McLaughlin, both of the Seattle Club. Garrett was high gun on the first day, with 175 argets out of 200, which brought him high aver- age money. McLaughlin was second with 173, and John Rice of the Bellingham Club was third with 171. McLaughlin was the principal winner of the day and annexed high money. He was fortunate in dropping into several events all alone for the money. In the team shoot three teams tied. They were Se- attle team No. 1, Garrett, McLaughlin and E. E. Ellis; Bellingham team No. 1, Miller, Rice and Pat- terson; Seattle team No. 2, Junker, Nelson and Hall. The score was 65 out of 75. Tacoma team shot into second place with 63. Seattle team No. 2 dropped out on the first shoot-off, leaving it up to Seattle No. 1 and Bellingham. It finally dropped to Seattle by one bird. There was a medal for each of the team members and the entrance and added money, $15. was divided. In the second day's work, Garrett tied with Junker for high gun with 171. McLaughlin was second with 170, which made Garrett high gun for both days and McLaughlin second for the meet. Garrett and Junker divided the money instead of shooting off. William Stewart took the Seattle Sporting Goods cup with 23 out of 25, added money $20. He shot to a tie with Nelson, but took it, 21 to 19, on the shoot- off. In the championship event first money and the medal went to McLaughlin, $20 added, and Garrett and Carlon shot to a tie for second. They divided the money. The profesisonals who shot through both days were: W. Hillis. Peters Cartridge Company; Harry Ellis, Selby Cartridge Company; W. A. Robertson, Du Pont Company; Fred Clewley, U. M. C. Com- pany; Frank Reihl, U. M. C. Company. Hillis was high gun the first day with 170 out of 200. Robertson and Reihl split second with lol, and Clewley was third with 165. Mr. James Hildreth passed away at Denver on November 7. Mr. Hildreth was a well known repre- sentative of the Winchester Lepeating Arms Com- pany and was extremely popular. His demise will be keenly felt, both by the employing company, the trade and shooters generally in the territory he so long and competently covered. In Oregon there is at the present time no closed season on trout This untoward condition of affairs was given out by the Portland Teelgram recently, as a result some anglers prepared for an all-year onslaught on the trout Afterwards other Portland papers insisted that the open trout season closed on midnight, October 31st In this the warning was a year behind time. The following synopsis of the law is given by Al- bert E. Gebhardt, secretary of the Oregon Fish and Game Association: "The trout season is closed during the months of December, January and February along the Umpqua River and its tributaries, and is open elsewhere in the State the year around. Trout may be caught only with hook and line. The limit of size is not less than five inches. The limit of catch Is 125 per diem for each fisherman. Night trout fish- ing is prohibited, except within the tide waters of the Coquille River. The sale of trout is prohibitel at all times. The salmon trout season is open the year around. They may be caught only with hook and line." Formerly the law had the trout season closed all over the State from November 1st to April 1st, but a rural representative from Douglas county tried to get some special privileges from the Legislature for his constituents along the Umpqua River and had their closed season shortened to three months. That would not have been so bad, as the Umpqua waters have probably the largest trout population in the State, but in wording his bill he left the sea- son open in every other part of the State, so his constituents still suffer. Thus the seven years' work of the Oregon Fish anl Game Association was wiped out Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Saturday, November 30, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN HUNTERS' LICENSE AND GAME PROTECTION AND PROPAGATION. [By H. T. Payne.] The hunting license, which in the first season of its operation in California has netted Hie magnifi- cent sum of $80,000, is in fact, a voluntary contribu- tion by the sportsmen of the State for the purpose of maintaining and increasing, if possible, a game supply which is an asset of the State equal in value to half of her gold product. The proposition to license the hunter for the pur- pose of raising a fund adequate to the necessities of consistent game preservation originated at the last annual meeting of the California Game and Fish Protective Association, and the bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Willis at the request of the president of that association. When the bill creating this license came up before the Fish and Game Committee of the Senate the spokesman of the then Fish Commission made the statement that "it woudn't amount to anything, as not more than $7,000 at the most could be collected, and it would cost all of that to collect it." To this the president of the Protective Association, who had made a care- ful study of the subject, replied: "Figuring by the same percentage of the total population that had taken out licenses in the States of Oregon and Wash- ington, and estimating the population of California at 1,700,000, the license shoula produce $82,000 a year." Nevertheless the Senate Committee opposed it and reported the bill back with the recommendation that "it do not pass." The sportsmen of the State were earnest in their desire to contribute this money for the better preservation of the game and urged their Representatives in the Legislature to stand by the bill. It finally became a law, with the happy result of placing upward of $80,000 at the disposal of the Board of Fish Commissioners for the preserva- tion, restoration and propagation of game. The payment of this large sum of money into the State Treasury to the credit of the game preserva- tion fund has awakened a deep interest in the minds of all classes of people. Those who were not in touch with the sportsmen of the State were aston- ished to learn of this widespread interest in the sports of the field and the large number of persons who shoot for pleasure and recreation, and those who are not posted on the game conditions of the State and the many advantageous uses to which this large sum can be put are asking the questions: "What is to be done with it? How will it be used? What new varieties of game are to be introduced into the State?*' The proper expenditure of this money will require the most careful consideration of the Commissioners, coupled with the best advice they can obtain from the experienced sportsmen of the State, and there- fore shoulu not be too hastily undertaken. But there are two uses to which a large portion of this sum must be put that demand the immediate atten- tion and prompt action of the board. The first is the employment of a number of experienced patrol- men, who are practical sportsmen, with their hearts in the work, to enforce the laws, and enforce them properly, especially in this city, where they are being almost openly violated by the game dealers and restaurant keepers every day in the week. Secondly, the restoration of the native quail in sections where they have been depleted by constant shooting. This should command the immediate attention of the Com- missioners, for if this ^>rk is not taken up at once it will soon be too late to accomplish anything until another year. In fact, this should have been com- menced six weeks or two months ago, although quail can be trapped fairly well for the next two months, and if properly handled a considerable start in the right direction may yet be made. The trapping, transportation and distribution of quail will require the special attention of a man with a practical knowledge of the habits and food of these birds, as well as a wide acquaintance with the con- ditions of the supply of quail in the several sections of the State. This and the handling and distribu- tion of new species that must later be introduced is of sufficient importance and will require such intelli- gent care and understanding of the subject as to be worthy of being made a separate department of the work of the board. California is a State of widely varying climatic conditions, caused partially by its great latitude, but more particularly by its remarkable variations of habitable altitudes. In the distribution of our native quail even this climatic difference must form an important factor in the work to be done. When one speaks of California quail, even to the great majority of active sportsmen, it conveys but one idea; yet in California we have two separate species and one sub-species of the same genus, not including the mountain varieties. These three varieties of the valley quail are known to the ornithologist as the lophortyx californicus, inhabiting the humid regions of the Coast mountains and valleys from the Bay of San Francisco north; the lophortyx californicus valli- cola, inhabiting the valleys and foothills of the Coast from San Francisco south, the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys and the foothills of the Sierras for their entire length; and lastly, the lophortyx gam- bell, inhabiting the Colorado desert to the eastern slope of the Coast range northward to the Panamint Mountains and eastwar dinto Southern Nevada. This species enjoys the distinction of being generally known in California as the Arizona quail and in Arizona as California quail. A little study of the flora of the three sections of the State inhabited by these three varieties of the same genus will show how each has selected a habitat peculiar to itself. It is a well known fact that the distribution of both animal and plant life is governed by the temperature and humidity, and while birds are more easily migratory than other animal life, they are often more closely restricted in habitat because of the effects of temperature and humidity on certain endemic plants necessary to their existence. California has been divided into four faunal zones as relating to animal life generally, and it is interest- ing to note that these faunal zones correspond ex- actly in their demarcations to the habitats of the several varieties of California quail. The humid zone of the Coast is the habitat of the first mentioned species (californicus). The Sierran zone is the habi- tat of the mountain varieties. The California zone is the habitat of the vallicola, or the valley quail proper, and the arid zone the habitat of the gambel quail. While originally each of these species was found in great abundance in its particular zone, no one of them encroached upon the domain of the other. The species inhabiting the humid Coast zone are found in rank growths of underbrush, weeds, ferns and other moist places. Those of the Califor- nia zone are frequenters of the sage districts, the open hillsides and tbe dry sandy washes, while those of the arid zone limit their range to the dryest sections of the State, where, as a rule, there is but little brush, and undergrowth is almost entirely absent. Whether it is because of the temperature and humidity of themselves or of their effects upon the plant life of these sections, experiments have al- ready determined that the gambel quail will not be- come acclimated in either of the other zones. A few years ago the Country Club turned out a large amount of this species on its preserves at Point Reyes, but within a short time they had entirely disappeared. The writer, on two occasions, liberated a number of the same species in the Cucamonga Valley, San Bernardino county, and even in that dry section the same result was had. Therefore, in any scheme of rehabilitating depleted coverts the gambel quail must be eliminated from consideration. The sections that need restocking the most are the natural habitat of the vallicola, or valley quail proper. This species can be secured in great numbers in certain sections of the State. Trapping should begin about the middle of August, and can be successfully continued until about the first of January. A large enclosure should be provided, sheltered from the storms and furnished with plenty of dry fine sand. In this the birds should be kept and fed until the close of the hunting season, when they should be liberated in bunches of about a dozen pairs, care be- ing taken to see that this is done near some suitable roosting place and close to such coverts as they are wont to select for nesting purposes. Handled in this way the birds will be in healthy condition when liberated and will soon pair off and begin nesting. For each dozen pairs so liberated there should be at least eight or nine fine bevies ready for the gun when the season opens in the October following. It was with the expectation of having this import- ant work intelligently and conscientiously handled that the sportsmen of the State imposed this hunting license upon themselves. It is also because of the importance of this work and the special care with which it must be handled — not for one year, but for all the years to come — that it should be made a special department of the labors of the commission. By the proper handling of this work all the coverts of the State around the big cities, notably Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa and Los Angeles counties, where the constant shooting of the large number of sportsmen of these cities will deplete any naturally produced supply, can be kept in good shooting condition from year to year, fur- nishing excellent sport for those who are voluntarily furnishing ample money for the purpose and who are placing at the same time millions of other dol- lars in general circulation for the benefit of the whole people. There are other species of quail that will be bet- ter adapted to the conditions of certain sections of the State than our native species, and which are su- perior to them as a game bird, but of these I shall speak in a future article. The problem of introducing these, as well as other species of upland game birds, will require the still more careful consideration of the climatic conditions of the several sections of the State wherein they are to be liberated, as well as the habitat and habits of the varieties selected for importation. In the solu- tion of this problem the theoretical opinions of the naturalist will avail but little. The knowledge of sportsmen of wide experience and close observation should be freely consulted. Because a bird thrives well and is popular with the gunners of its native heath is no argument that it will flourish in a country whose temperature, humid conditions and flora are radically different. In a future article I shall speak of other species of upland game birds, and give my reasons why they will or will not do well in the State, or to what sections they will be best adapted. DUCK HUNTING NOTES. Wild duck shooting in the vicinity of San Fran- cisco has been more than indifferent during the week. In Southern California conditions are more congenial to the sportsmen, judging from the follow- ing report of the doings of Los Angeles shooters last Sunday. The Bolsa Chica duck hunters bagged many limits Wednesday. In spite of the evil effect of the full moon in giving ducks a chance to gorge themselves during the night hours, the gunners had royal sport. The first flight was prolonged and lively, and there was something going on all morning until the big bands came in off the ocean about the time the battleships began tooting their sirens and heaving up anchor off Long Beach. From then on until nearly everybody quit with the limit, the sport was fast and exciting. The freshly arrived Northern birds came down in splendid style whenever they were given a chance by the heavy artillerymen below. Teal and spoonbills were the prevailing birds early in the day, and for tie first time this season, but after the first flight the sprigs began to come in. Thousands of new birds came in on the Northwest wind, there being quite as many as were seen last Saturday, if not more. Teal in particular were more numerous, and widgeon not quite as plentiful. The teal pitched freely to the ponds and every- body's bag partook of them to a considerable extent Limits were killed early, many being in by 10 o'clock. Redheads, bluebills and gadwell were presented quite generally, and a number were accounted for in the bags. On the Cerritos and Pasadena Clubs a small flight of canvasback was in evidence, and several were killed. Geese were seen in the Bolsa, but so far as known none were shot. The hunters were too busy with the ducks to bother much with the checkerbreasts. On the Green Wing Land and Water Company, Gen. C. F. A. Last, August Winstel, Jacob Fieber and two guests, one of them Fred Holbrook of the Rec- reation Gun Club, got the limit; sprigs, teal, spoonies and widgeon being the birds. On the Chico Land and Water Company's preserve, a shoot of the old-time sort was enjoyed. Chris Krempel, Ed Goiter, Percy Schumacher and one guest all got the limit and took the 2 o'clock car home. An immense number of birds settled on the reserve ponds, and when the keeper rode through them the ducks rose in a dense mass and could have been visible three miles away. On the Olympic Gun Club, Mel Nordlinger was high gun with twenty-nine. B. F. Blinn killed twenty- two. Dr. Schiffman got eighteen. The Baum brothers killed a large mess, and Frank Bowles got a dozen. On the Canvasback Gun Club, E. L. Hedderly shot a twenty-guage and got the limit. Ed. A. Featherstone shot his new sixteen for the first time, and killed twenty-three. L. A. Denker and his guest, Harry Snowden, both got seventeen. George S. Hupp killed fifteen. Henry Haack, a guest, account- ed for seventeen. Ernest Julian got a dozen. On the Christopher, H. C. Dillon, Godfrey Fritz, J. W. Morrison, William Frick, A. W. Eager and J. A. Crook were shooting, and Fritz, Frick and Eager got good bags. Eager was high with twenty- eight; Crook had two dozen; Frick got twenty-one; Godfrey, Fritz, nineteen; J. W. Morrison, seventeen;. H. C. Dillon, a good mess, and Messrs. McLeod and Burns, guests, had good sport also. On the Blue Wing four limits were reported, the rest being within a few birds. H. N. Manington, R. B. Stephens, the Glassel brothers, Perry Howard, W. F. Ball, W. J. Patterson, are reasonably certain to be on the marsh every Wednesday. They had great sport and quit early. At the Sunset Club, F. H. Fox and D. Hartman. who were visitors, secured thirty-five and fifteen birds respectively. Club members secured bags as follows: E. Paggi, thirty-five; N. L. Biehl. thirty- five; Dr. F. Dillingham, thirty-five, and C. E. Groat, thirty. On the Westminster, F. E. Browne, C. C. Carpen- ter and E. H. Barmore all got the limit. On the Golden West, E. A. Curtis and Dr. Mathes got all the law allows. Asa Casner and E. W. Selback both got the limit on the Los Patos grounds, and Herman had twenty odd. Drs. Parker and Colwell also did well. The mid-week squad on the Little Center Club had the best shoot for some time, and made heavy bags. The Lomita and Bolsa Chica were no exceptions to the rule, and both had splendid sport, with goodly turnouts on the ponds. In the Bixby district the shooting was the best since the first of the season, the Northern birds af- fording some fast sport. On the Cerritos grounds, Walter Clark got the limit, including two canvas- backs and one gadwell. Dr. W. L. Graves g;'t twenty-six, one canvasback and one mallard. Robert E. Ross killed twenty-five, including three canvas- backs. Charles McFarland bagged twenty' two of them canvasbacks. The Pasadena Club had good sport nd so did the Green Wing Gun Club, the latter killing limits. 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 30, 1907. ENGLISH SPARROW IN THE SOUTH. The invasion of Southern California by the Eng- lish sparrow — the "avian rat" — is now in full swing. The advance guard made an appearance at Newhall two months ago. At this time there were none of the unwelcome visitors in Los Angeles. By some curious chance the English sparrow got into Owens Valley a few years ago and is now seen in large numbers in Independence. Possibly the Newhall in- vaders came from the Owens Valley brood. That the English sparrow may be destructive to small fruits and berries is possible, and if that be so, he will be an unwelcome addition to the feathered population of San Fernando Valley, but in some re- spects his bad reputation is undeserved. The com- mon charge against him is that he drives song birds away, and it is asserted, as if it were an un- disputed fact, that he has evicted all other small birds from the parks of Eastern cities. It is not true, however, that the English sparrow drives other birds way. There are thousands, per- haps millions, of English sparrows in Central Park, New York, but they have not driven the other birds out. One writer states: "I have observed them closely during all seasons, and although they fight furiously and frequently among themselves, I never saw them attack other species. Thrushes, warblers, vireos, flycatchers, orioles, chickadees, nuthatches, song sparrows, blue birds, cardinal birds, robins, grackles, starlings, finches — all the native birds of the Eastern woods and fields, and various im- ported species — are plentiful in Central Park and show no fear of the English sparrow. The sparrow, however, is very respectful to the robins and grackles and keeps his distance from them. When a robin hops near a flock of feeding sparrows, the lit- tle birds scatter out of his way." Some of the popular aversions to the little Briton may be pure prejudice, yet there may be good rea- son for classing him with the "undesirables." The game warden plans a campaign of extermination against the Newhall invaders, and we suggest to him that he go about it in a scientific way and make examination of the interiors of as many birds as he can kill to ascertain what they are eating. We venture the guess that he will find more insects than berry seeds. o A BADGER HUNT, The village is talking a holiday, for the squire's gamekeeper has bagged a badger, and there is sport afoot. The animal has been captured in the old- fashioned, sweet and simple way. Badger-drawing for business purposes is a proasic arrangement in these parts. The men just dig down to the cavern where the creature lives when he is at home, and, when the opening is wide enough, an expert creeps into it. He carries a lighted candle in his cap and a long pair of pinchers, or nippers in his hand. Mr. Badger, seeing a visitor whose presence is not desired, backs from him until he reaches his uttermost wall. Then, unabl* to get further away from the trouble that threatens him, he becomes savage and spiteful. He is cornered, and is aware of the fact. As his dander rises he opens his mouth. That is the fatal moment, for a badger is like a human being — he can open his mouth too soon and once too often. The expert has only waited for this. As the snapping jaws divide, the man dexterously seizes the lower one with his long pinchers, and Mr. Badger, at his mercy, is triumphantly drawn out and clapped into a bag. This is the preliminary procedure; the opening round. The remainder of the sport is to make the day a red-letter one. The badger is to be drawn again, this time by a dog, and dozens of men and boys are trooping along the road to the scene of action. For the young squire of the village is of a sporting turn, and has made proclamation that he will present a whole sovereign to the man whose dog shall draw this particular animal; and a sovereign is a deal of money hereabouts. It represents nearly two weeks' wages to most of the inhabitants. So every able-bodied man and every hobbledehoy loses a morning's labor, and journeys forth to see some- body's dog win its master a pound. All the local sporting folks are, of course, early on the spot. There are dogs to be backed and dogs to be laid against, bets to lose and bets to win. It is like a local "Derby," with a "satty" fair thrown in. There are serviceable dogs present; even the boys have brought their animals, likely animals, too, some of them — fit to go anywhere, do anything, and fight everything. In the country poor people do not keep dogs for the look of the thing, nor for company. They are kept for work. When a farm laborer pays seven and sixpence a year for a license, he expects a profit on his outlay. His dog will have to provide many dinners in the course of the twelve months. The squire comes along in person to see the condi- tions properly fulfilled. He settles the order of the attack, and, of course, his word is law. He gives his special favorites the first chance, but they gain nothing by the preference, for this badger is a "hot 'un." A trench has been dug for the creature — a trench that starts level with the surface and gets rapidly deepe r until the hole at the other end is about three feet from the top. The badger is popped out of the bag into the trench. He immediately retreats to the far end, and there he places himself, like a her .,. with his back to the wall. He is game. 1 _e dogs discover this. Each man in his turn places his tyke in the trench, and encourages him with, "Now, boy!" "At him, Rover!" But Rover, and Toby, and Jasper, and Jack, and Carlo are not so eager for the fray as are their masters. Not one of them will tackle the badger, who, with his jaws open waiting for them, looks a very formidable opponent indeed. He is reaay for all comers, but none come. The dogs back away, much to the fury of their owners and the amusement of the young squire. "Well, boys," says that gentleman, "I'm afraid I shan't lose my sovereign to-day." But at that psychic moment, as is the usual course of things, the unforseen and unexpected hap- pens. On the top of the bank appears an old shep- herd. At his heels is Mary, an antique and dilapi- dated mongrel. "Can she have a go?" he inquires. Everybody, roars with laughter. The humor of the idea is exquisite, and the countryside rings with the jests of the sportsmen. But the shepherd main- tains a calm and imperturbable demeanor. "I'd like my bitch to have a try," he observes. "Why, she hasn't got a tooth in her head!" Every- body is aware of that. "It's a pound if she draws the badger, ain't it?" the shepherd, humbly suggests. There is another spasm of laughter. But before it dies away, the shepherd catches up his Mary and drops her bodily into the trench. Then there is a strained silence; for the derided mongrel has been dropped in "back'ards." Her tail is towards the badger, and her head is towards safety. She fol- lows her nose and makes for home. But the badger has fixed on her hindauarters like a leech, and when Mary emerges from the trench she brings the badger with her. The mongrel has "drawn" the badger, after all the champions have failed. She could not help her- self. And the placid shepherd draws the sovereign. THE SULKER; HOW TO USE HIM. The peculiarities of dogs are more noticeable in proportion to the number one comes in contact with. Many have already framed a mode of behavior for themselves that it often takes many weary days to change, and that is one reason why trainers, as a rule, prefer to work dogs that have never been handled before, writes Loch Laddie in the St. Louis Sportsman. But these cases are generally out of the ordinary, and the monotonony of daily life afield is changed by the unexpected appearing. About one of the most despisable habits an old dog can get into is that of habitually getting into the sulks when the handler differs with him over some point. Two-thirds of well bred dogs seldom develop a real case of the sulks, but in old dogs of high class it often occurs when the handler tries to force the canine to do something he doesn't like. He at once refuses to hunt. Take, for instance, an old covey dog, who is confirmed in his belief that the Creator destined him alone for a covey dog and that the matter of single birds was to be left to some pottering youngster. If you take this fel- low and hold him up on singles and insist on it by punishment, you frequently find a sulker, whose pride if offended by the chastisement, and any at- tempt to encourage him further appears usless. He will lie down and refuse to follow. The best way to cure this fellow is to leave him to his own wits about finding the road home and abandon him there. This will cure the most unruly in this line. But the sportsman who has only one dog afield and wants to hunt will have to resort to the old maxim of kindness; by the man who is shooting in a strange country and has to take a train home this rule could not be followed. But if you are in a country where you reside and there is no danger of the dog becoming lost and you have another dog with you, pay no further attention to the sulky fel- low, but attempt to drive him home at the first signs of an attack. The writer recently had an old Setter dog who developed this trait; it became especially evident when he was commanded to search for scattered birds in plume grass. This he disliked very much, and finally sulked and refused to hunt. All persua- sion of the gentle order failed and resorting to violence proved about as unavailing. He deliberately laid down in the field and was left there without any further use of words. This proved his cure, for he has never attempted a repetition of his former be- havior. Ofter readers of The Sportsman inquire about breeding their field dogs, stud fees, etc. As soon as a dog makes a winning in an All-Age field trial stake he is placed in stud. No matter how his win- ning was made, he gets the credit of a class dog. At once his stud fee -runs up from $35 to $75, and it appears to some novices that the higher the price the greater must be the value of the offspring. This is certainly not true, for even the greatest field trial dogs have the habit of very often throwing pups that the ordinary scrub would be ashamed of. So you can not always bank on winnings as cri- terion of what the progeny will be. Breed to a sire who has earned his title by hard work and bird finding qualities, and you are more certain to secure desired results than otherwise, for a field dog is a working animal. If perpetuation of this trait is desired the types of dam and sire must con- form to it. A thoroughbred running horse is seldom selected as the sire of work horses. So the dog who has won in field trials only by his speed is not the one to breed your good shooting bitch to. Many of the prominent field trial dogs have certain- ly the bird sense and other combinations desired by the shooting dog man and he is the one to patronize. But if you have in your vicinity a well bred shooting dog that you know can deliver the goods, it is cer- tain that if you breed to him you will not regret failing to send to some dog you know nothing of but his printed field record. A new ruling has been made by the game wardens of Arizona concerning game brought across the In- ternational line from Mexico. All game is to be subject to the same restrictions as game killed in Arizona, wherein is prohibited the sale of the meat of deer, antelope, mountain sheep or goats, or the carcasses of wild turkey, dove, quail, partridge, grouse, wild duck, goose, snipe or game fish. Until lately the border towns have enjoyed the importa- tion of large quantities of venison, brought in by the hunters from the mountains of Mexico. TRADE NOTES. U. M. C. Notes. At Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, October 17th and 18th, Mr. George Maxwell broke 387 targets out of 400, making 94% per cent. Billy Heer broke 93 per cent. Both were using U. M. C. shells and Remington double barrel guns. Mr. Harry Taylor won the handicap event on the 17th, breaking 25 straight from 21 yards, with U. M. C. shells and a Remington gun. At Ossining, N. Y., October 16th and 17th, Mr. Ray Hendricks won the high amateur average, breaking 325 out of 375 under very hard weather conditions. He used U. M. C. shells. Mr. George Lyon was a close second, breaking 324, He also used U. M. C. steel lined shells. Mr. C. Haight on the 17th, the last day of the shoot, won the merchandise event, break- ing 24 out of 25 with U. M. C. clubs, and on the first day, Mr. G. K. Kouenhoven, known to his friends as "Kelly," made a new ground record, breaking 99 out of 100 with U. M. C. shells. At Ottawa. 111., October 16th and 17th, Jesse Young broke 363 ex 400, shooting U. M. C. shells, and thereby tied Billy Stannard for the high average. Max Kneussi was a close second with only one bird behind, also shooting U. M. C. shells. At Springfield, Ohio, October 16th and 17th, "Pop" Heikes broke 280 out of 400 — 96 per cent — with his U. M. C. shell Remington gun combination. Mr. Ed Cain broke 370 out of 400, also shooting U. M. C. shells. Mr. C. B. Adler, dropping off at Stokeville, Neb., October 11th, broke 91 out of 100 for the local boys. U. M. C. shells and a Remington gun were used. Mr. Adams also won the high gun at Ozawkie, Kan., Oc- tober 17th, breaking 192 out of 200, with a run of 82 straight. On October 18th at Atglen, Pa., Mr. Lester German broke 140 out of 150 with U. M. C. shells. Hunter One-Trigger. The Hunter Arms Company are anxious to equip your L. C. Smith gun with the Hunter one-trigger, if it is not already complete with that up-to-date im- provement. It snoots either barrel any way you want it; either right-left, left-right, right-right, left-left. The Hunter Arms Company, Fulton, N. Y., will send you full information if you ^rite them at once. Get One. The Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven, Conn., is just now sending out a handsomely printed and highly illustrated catalogue of its shells. The shooter (and particularly the novice) possess- ing one of these little booklets, who is not familiar with the kind of a load he should use for different kinds of game, can, by the aid of it, order his sup- ply of pmmunition and feel assured that he is getting just about what is required. This useful booklet can be had for the asking. Mail a request to the -Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Conn. Peters Points. Mr. H. J. Borden, the well known powder represen- tative, shot at Fort Gibson, Miss., October 25th and made the splendid score of 195 out of 200 with Peters factory loaded shells. A most remarkable score was made and a new amateur team record established at Wilmingtou, Ohio, November 11th. The Wilmington Gun Club ac- cepted a challenge from a five-man-team, representing one of the St. Louis clubs, the match to be at 100 tar- gets per man, amateurs only eligible, all 16-yard shooting. Scores made by Wilmington team were as follows; Ed Stephens, 99; Sabin, 96; Lewis, 97; Sayers, 96; Dr. Gaston, 96; Total, 484. So far as is recorded, this is the best score ever made by five amateurs in a team match. The entire team used Peters factory loaded target shells. After the match Dr. Gaston broke 119 out of 125; Mr. Stephens, 109 out of 110; Mr. Devoe, 106 out of 110; Mr. C. A. Young, 144 out of 150; all using Peters shells, a pretty convincing demonstration of the superior quality of these goods. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jrckson's Napa Soda. Saturday, November 30, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 1! THE FARM GOOD GROOMING INDISPENSIBLE. The horse is so closely allied and identified with all man's interests that the transactions of every-day lite cannot be consummated without his aid, says the Team Owner. The proper management and care and control of this indispensable animal is an art to be proud of. When the pleasure horses of a millionaire come ' in from a couple of hours' spin in the park, each horse is taken in charge by a trained groom as soon as the horses come to a standstill. The animals are then led into Send in Your Orders Now. Breeder and Sportsman - San Francisco $7,250 Guaranteed Only $2 to Nominate Mare $7,250 Guaranteed Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 8 TO BE GIVEN BY THE Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1907 to Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old Entries to Close Monday, December 2d, 1907 $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners, and $450 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 Three- 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 Winner of Three- Year-Old 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-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 Winner of Three- Year-Old Pace when Mare was bred. $250 IN SPECIAL PRIZES FOR STALLION OWNERS Given to Owners of Stallions standing highest in number of Mares nominated in this Stake that were bred to their respective horses, divided as follows: 1st Prize $100 4th Prize $25 2d Prize 50 5th Prize 20 3d Prize 35 6th Prize 20 The Above Prizes will be Paid on December 24th, 1907. ENTRANCE AND PAYMENTS — $2 to naminate mare on December 2, 1907, when name, color, description of mare and stallion bred to must be given; $5 May 1, 190S; $5 October 1, 1908; $10 on Yearlings, February 2, 1909; $10 on Two- Year-Olds, February 1, 1910; $10 on Tbree-Year-Olds, February 1, 1911. STARTING PAYMENTS— $25 to start in the Two-Year-Ol'd 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 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. For Entry Blanks and further particulars address the Secretary. CONDITIONS. The races for Two-Year-Olds will be mile heats. 2-in-3, and for Three-Year- Olds. 3-iri-5. Distance for Two-Y ear-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 February 3, 1909, her nominator may sell or transfer bis nomination or substitute another mare or foal, regardless of ownership; but there will be no return of a payment, nor win any entry be liable for more than amount paid In or contractel 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 1907. Entries must be accompanied by the entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amounts paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. This Association is liable for $7,250, the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred on pacing horses. flight 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 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 E P. HEALD, F. W. KELLEY, Secretary President. P. O. Drawer 447, San Francisco, Cal. Saturday, November 30, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN IS Some of the range horses that seem to be the most nervous and retain their fear the longest, very often make the most valuable animals when care- fully handled. The chief point is to handle them so as to control them and in this way remove that fear which seems to be inherent in every colt, whether range or native bred unless they are accustomed when very young to the things ihat might later cause them feir. We are satisfied that the best plan for preparing range colts for market is to take them as weanlings and then bring them up in the way they should go. Be sure to get those with good heads and well- set underpinning. When brought in as weanlings they are just as suscep- tible to kindness and careful manage- ment as farm stock and there is no reason why they should not be as valuable on the market if not more so that the native product. The range horse has better feet, better bone and more satisfactory quality throughout than most native horses considering both in an average way. Another fea- ture about the range product is the bravery possessed. When once broken such an animal will face almost any- thing. This spirit gives the fitter of horses an opportunity to bring out a market product especially striking In style and finish. The broncho blood, however, is likely to crop out at any time and a bad runaway is often the result of too much confidence. 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First dam Algerdetta (dam of Thorn- way 2:05^:, Allandora 2:17% and Sable Steinway 2:23%), by Allandorf 7462. Second dam King Girl by Mambrino King 1279. Third dam Leah by Wilson's Blue Bull 75. Fourth dam by Tom Hal. S. M. VANBEBVOOET, Owner, BOX 893, Falo Alto, Cal. GOOD MA BE FOB SALE. WM. F. EGAN, M. R. C. V, S. VETERINARY SURGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner Webster and Chestnut Streets, SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. CALIFOBNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — in — HALFTONES AND LINU ENGRAVING Artistic Designing. 141 Valencia St. San Francisco COLLIE AND BLOODHOUND PUP- PIES FOR SALE. GERTIE A, chestnut mare by Diablo, dam by Sydney, eight years old. mat- inee record 2:12 pacing. Was nosed out in a race in 2:08 }£ by Tom Carneal. Gertie A. is in foal to Star Pointer, en- tered in Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes No. 8, $7250 guaranteed. Price, $600. Mare can be seen at the Brent- wood Stock Farm. 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For Sale by — Langley & Michaels, San Fran- cisco, Cal.; Woodward, Clark & Co., Portland, Ore. ; F. W. Brann Co., Los Angeles, Cal. ; Western Whosesale Drug Co., Los Angeles, Cal. ; Kirk, Geary & Co., Sacramento, Cal. ; Pacific Drug Co., Seattle, "Wash. ; Spokane Drag Co., Spokane, Wash. Best bred Young; Stock on the Coast. Sires and Dams winners on the Bench and "Workers in the Field. Address T. S. GRIFFITH, Glen Tana Collie Kennels, Spokane, Wash. RTJBBEROrD ROOFING Weather Proof, Acid Proof, Fire Re- sisting-. BOHRSTEX.X., BICEABDSOH fc CO., 473-485 Sixth St.. San Francisco. CaL „p COPA/5^ CAPSULES 'e&iN?** W. HIGGINBOTTOM LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEER Office With E. Stewart & Co., 297 Valencia St.. S. F. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno, CaL Write for Terms and Dates. JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Nllea & Co., Los Angeles, CaL JACK FOB SALE, Weighs 1,000 pounds; Is well turned, good looker and without blemish. Is a prompt worker. Apply to 8. B. WRIGHT, Santa Rosa, CaL IMPORTED EACXIDJT STAILION3 At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER, West Orange, N. J. 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 30, 1907 381 ex 400 372 ex 400 124 ex 125 At Cedar Bluffs, Iowa, September 25-26, High Professional and High General Averages won by Wm. Veach. At Cincinnati, Ohio, September 23-24, High Professional and High General Averages won by H. D. Freeman. At Lexington, Ky., September 2, made by Woolfolk Henderson, winning High General Average, and smashing all records for the Lexington grounds. THIS GREAT WORK DONE WITH . » . PETERS ■•■ SHELLS . . . THE KIND THAT WILL HELP ANY MAN IMPROVE HIS SCORE. =^^=^== THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY . NEW YORK: 98 Chambers St! T. H. Keller, Mgr. CINCINNATI, OHIO. NEW ORLEANS: 321 Magazine St. J. W. Osborne, Mgr. The HUNTER ONE-TRIGGER WON THE GRAND AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. The contest was open to the world. Ask for our new Art Catalogue in colors. THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Fulton, N. Y. McMurray - McMurray McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, 531. -Valencia St., San Francisco, Gal. | Sales Agent for California. McMurray - Mi Murray &-^» ^» *$• *!• *$• »I* <5« *J* «$» *5nj» ^- *J» -^+j«-^» -^ -^ -»^- *$»*J»^* *J» *J» «Jt *J» <5» <$**$» *J» *5» *J* . >*S •'-*>*t*»J**J**J**J**5«*J»*J«*J»*;*^*^**J*»J"5t"5^ I The ROSS McMAHON f * * I Awning and Tent Co. | * * * * * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. Campinp Outfits for Hunting 4 and Pishing Trips. * 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. 1 Phone Temporary 2030. $ Four more in 2:15 have already been credited this season to "McKINNEY" 2:11% Making his wonderful list still more remarkable. Whe merit io ^oYih^oS.The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. At Any Tournament Pick out the men who are shooting PARKER GUNS and yon will have a list of the best shots on the grounds — Trv it. and see. PARKER BROS., MERIDEN, CONN. The Oldest Builders of Shot Guns in America. 75 PER CENT OF ALL HORSE OWNERS AND TRAINERS. USE AND RECOMMEND Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy —SOLD BY— W. A. Sayre Sacramento^ Cal. R. T. Frasier Pueblo, Colo J. G. Read & faro Ogden, Utah Jubinville & Nance Butte, Mont. A. A. Kraft Co Spokane, Wash. Thos. M. Henderson Seattle, Wash. C. Rodder Stockton, Cal Wm. E. Detels Pleasanton, CaL W. C. Topping San Diego, Cal- Main-Wmchester-Jepsen Co Los Angeles, Cal. H. Thornwaldson Fresno, Ca.l Jno. McKerron San Francisco, Cal. Jos. McTigue. San Francisco, Cal. Brydon Bros Los Angeles, Cal. Guaranteed under the rood and Drug's Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 12X9. JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison Street, Chicago AIR CUSHION PADS No lameness They fill witn a>r 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. ;|SEE THAT CUSHION? ? Order through yonrhorse-shoer I Revere Rubber Co SOLF M.'_:rLTFACTURE- 7 Boston. San Francisco NoSiipping Order \ by i "NAME"] Saturday, November 30, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 Wfci»WfcW»Wfcwai>»;iiSi3ass^yik;^ At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Aniateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.] West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, California WiWWWMl«W«>«l«W«|t)WWMt*W«W*l«W«l«MWM>M>M>MMMM>MMtMMftftMtM>AMM>MM>MifcM>M)M>ftM>MsM GOLCHER BROS., Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co. GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS ssfiis C Temporary 1883 J II lVIaTKCt Ot., San Francisco | ^L 4 Temporary 1883 * General Watts 2:09%. World's Champion three- year old stallion by "AXWORTHY" (3) 2:15% And winner of American Horse Breeder Futurity. It pays to book to such a sire. S«io~'thS5«™5 The Empire City Farms, Cuba N. Y. nreeLegged Horses* ure not curiosities by any means. The country is full of them. Tbe 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 ai.ments and put another sound leg under him by the use of Quinn's Ointment. WPIfc It Is time tried and reliable. When ahorse is cured with Quinn's Ointment he stava cured. Mr. E. F. Burke of Springfield, Mo., writes as follows: "I have been using Quinn's Ointment forseveral 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 horses to recommend your Ointment, lam never without it." This is the general verdict by all who give Quinn's Ointment a trial, For curbs, splints, spavins, ivindnutFs. anti all bunches 16 Is unequalcd. Price 31 per bottle at all druggists or seat by mail. Send for circulars, testimonials, iSc- W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, N. Y. 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 30, 1907. The Best Horse Boots Jine Harness noRSEm$m H*? Gun for Ducks as well as other wild fowl is the Remington Autoloading Shotgun. No "kick" means increased pleasure, the solid breech means absolute safety, the sinerle barrel means ease in handling. You can afford this modern gun, which secures comfort for the shooter because it lists at the moderate price of $40, subject to dealers' discount. REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, Hion, N. Y. Agency: 315 Broadway, New York City. AUTOLOADINGSHOT GUN "LOOK FOR THE BIG RED W" THE big red \$J is the connecting link between the consumer and the makers of Winchester goods. . Over a year ago we adopted this safe-guarding trade-mark and since that time every box, carton and package put out by us has borne the big red VV> the hall-mark of goods as perfect as brains, experience and inge- nuity, coupled with a modern and complete plant, can make them. Our object in adopting this trade-mark was to make it easy to distinguish Winchester goods from other makes, which equal them neither in quality nor reputation, and thus protect you and protect ourselves. We have done our part. Will you do yours by looking for the big red \ft whenever buying anything in our line? The big red W is to guns, cartridges and loaded shells what the word "Sterling" is to silverware the world over. For your own protection we again ask you to "Look for the big red VV" WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. - - - - - - New Haven, Conn., U. S. A. Look at these Victories for SELBY SHELLS BREMER-LEWIS Sporting Goods, Fishing Tackle, Guns,, Rifles, Re- volvers. Rifle and Shot- gun Stocks a Spe- cialty. Ammunition. 140 VAX ITESS AVENUE. Telephone, Market 2365. Tournament held at San Francisco, February 22, 23 and 24, 1907 Besnlt General High Averaje Tournament held at Fresno, March 3 and 4, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, March 10, 1907 Besnlt General High Aver»f« Tournament held at Modesto, March 17, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, April "V*. 1907 /Result General High. Average Tournament held at Los Angeles, May 4 and 5, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at San Francisco, May 10, LI and 12, 1907 Result. ..Prof essional High Average Tournament held at Walla Walla, Wash., May 16, 17 and 18, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Sacramento, May 24, 25 and 26, 1907 Besnlt General High Average Tournament held at Tacoma, Wash., May 29, 30. 1907 Result General High Averag-e Tournament held at Gridley, CaL, June 15, 16, 1907 Result General High Average Tournament held at Aberdeen, Wash, July 4, 5, 1907 Result General High Averag-e PHIL B. BEKEART CO., Inc. Office: 717 Market St., San Francisco, 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., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Hamilton Rifle Co. Gunsmiths. Lockshiths. Hardware- Shotgun and Rifle Cartridges Loaded to Order. Near Hayes Street VOLUME LI. No. 23. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1907 Subscription — $3.00 Per Year THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 7, 1907. Chase's Holiday Sale &gf MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23, 1907 SIXTY HEAD OF HARNESS HORSES, includes Breeding Stock, Matinee and fast Road Horses, Business Horses, and several youngsters engaged in Stakes. Capt. .C H. Williams and Joe Cuicello have each consigned a bunch that they offer to show by the watch, before the sale, at the Pleasanton Race Track. H. Busing will show you his, over the Alameda Track. Alex. Brown of the Woodland Stock Farm invites you to bring your watch and see his perform at the Woodland Track. The Rose Dale Stock Farm will sell WASHINGTON McKINNEY 35751. He has proven a Sire of Speed and Good Looks. George E. Erlin has consigned a select bunch of Good Lookers, and a couple that have "shown the way" in late Matinee Races. Others will sell desirable stock, and all invite the public to see their horses BEFORE THE SALE. At our Stables December 20th. Write for Catalogues. FRED H. CHASE & CO., - - - 478 Valencia St., San Francisco. STALLION CARDS Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGREES TABULATED Giving Performances of the get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal Indiana and Ohio Paid up Capital $100,000.00 LIVESTOCK INSURANCE CO. Insures HORSES, MULES and CATTLE Against Death From Any Cause $100 000 00 Approved Bonds Deposited with the Auditor of State v ' 'of Indiana for the Protection of all Policy Holders. (J. E. VAN CAMP, State Agent.) For Application Blanks and Information Address ARTHUR WOLF & CO., . Resident Managers, 321 Merchants' Exchange, San Francisco, Cal. SMITH DOURSON & CO., City Agents. $1,000 GUARANTEED FOR TWO RACES SONOMA CO. DRIVING CLUB For Foals of 1905 and 1906 — To Be Trotted During 1908 ENTRIES CLOSE DECEMBER 20TH, 1907. STAKE No. 1, FOALS OF 1906 Two-Year-Olds $500 STAKE No. 2, FOALS OF 1905 Three-Year-Olds $500 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 sood roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park roadsters and prepare horses for track use. Ladies can co and return to stable and not have their horses frightened by autos or cars Money Divided in Each Stake. 50, 25 15 and 10 Per Cent. Entries Open to Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino and Marin Counties. $2.50 to Nominate Dec. 20, 1907; $2.50 April 1, 1908; $5 July 1, 1908; $10 starting payment, payable ten days before race. The race for two-year-olds will be mile heats, 2-in-3, and for three-year-olds, 3-in-5. Entries must be accompanied by entrance fee. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. Right reserved to declare off or re-open these stakes in case the number of entries ie not satisfactory to Board of Directors. Address all communications to F. S. TURNER, Secretary, Santa Rosa, Cal. Agents and Correspondents Wanted Every- where for The Breeder and Sportsman New California Jockey Club n«e California Futurity Stakesfcrl909 and 1910 Entries to close December 31st, 1907 THE CALIFORNIA FUTURITY With $5000 Added To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1909 For foals of 1907; ?10 entrance; $25 unless struck out by December 1, 1908; $50 unless struck out by August 15, 1909; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; 15 per cent of the stakes to the nominator of the winner; 10 per cent to the nominator of the second horse, and 5 per cent to the nominator of the third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry 4 pounds extra; of three or one of $7,000 value, 7 pounds extra. Non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won four races, 8 pounds; maidens, 9 pounds. By filing prior to December 1, 1908, with the New California Jockey Club an accepted transfer of engagement in this event, accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be released from any further liability. SIX FURLONGS. PERCY W. TREAT, Secretary THE CALIFORNIA FUTURITY With $5000 Added To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1910 $10 each for mares covered in 1907; $25 each for the produce of such mares unless struck out by December 1, 1909; $50 each unless struck out by August 15, 1910; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; 15 per cent of the stakes to the nominator of the dam of the winner; 10 per cent to the nominator of the dam of second horse and 5 per cent to the nomi- nator of the dam of the third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry 4 pounds extra; of three or one of $7,000 value, 7 pounds extra; non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won four races, 6 pounds; maidens, 9 pounds. If a mare nominated drops her foal before the 1st day of January, 1908, or if she has a dead or more than one foal, or is barren, the entry of such mare is void. By filing prior to December 1, 1909, with the New California Jockey Club an accepted transfer of the produce, with its engagement in this event accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be released from any liability as to the engagement of the produce. SIX FURLONGS. THOS. H. WILLIAMS, President. Saturday, December 7, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN (Established 1882.) F. W. KELLET, Proprietor Turf ana 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 Postoftlce. Terms — One Tear »3; Six Months J1.75; Three Months V 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. PACIFIC BREEDERS' FUTURITY No. 8 has filled beyond the expectations of the directors of the Pa- cific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association. Up to this writing (Thursday) Secretary Kelley has received 397 nominations to the stake, which is about thirty more than were received last year and within a half-dozen of the largest list ever received for this stake, which is now in its eighth year. Stake No. 4 had a total of 403 niminations, the largest in the history of the event, and the mails may yet bring in seven or eight additional nominations from distant points and place Stake No. 8 at the top of the list. When the financial situation all over the country is considered, the showing made by Stake No. 8 is remarkable, and is proof positive that breeders of the trotting and pacing horse are more numerous and as enthusiastic as ever over the out- look for colt racing in California. This liberality and enthusiasm are commendable and show that interest in the American trotting horse is on the increase. A further proof of this fact is the forming of new driving clubs and harness racing associa- tions and the building of new tracks throughout the State. At least a half-dozen new tracks have been built during the year, and several are to be constructed during 1908. Stallions were fairly well patronized during the past season and the outlook is for increased business for them during the com- ing spring. There was never a time when so many fast horses were driven on the roads and raced on the Park speedway in this city as were in evi- dence the past summer, and it is certain the num- ber will be even greater next year. Taken altogether, the harness horse business is in good shape in California at the present time, and with a good cir- cuit for 1908 a year of still greater prosperity is in store for those who breed, train or drive the light harness horse. EVERY CALIFORNIAN will rejoice to learn that the National Trotting Association has dismissed the case against Millard Sanders, which has beeen on its books for the past two years in connection with the Lou Dillon scandal. Those who know Millard Sanders never for a moment believed that he had anything to do with the doping of Lou Dillon, if such a thing were done, which is doubtful. His only connection with the case was his natural de- sire to see his brother not punished for the crime, and he would not have been worthy the name of brother had he felt or acted otherwise. During all the case Millard Sanders carried himself with dig- nity, refusing to be drawn into it in any way and declined to be interviewed. That he is entirely in- nocent of any wrong doing whatever in the matter is the belief of every one who knows him, and the dismissal of the case and his complete exoneration will be received with the sincerest approval by all Californians. THE PICTURE OF MAUD FOWLER, the dam of Sonoma Girl 2:05%, with her weanling by Lynwood W., which appears on the front page of this paper, was taken at the farm of the mare's owner, S. B. Wright, of Santa Rosa, last August by photographer Hall of that city. The filly is now known as Lotta Lynwood and is owned by Geo. A. Pounder of L»s Angeles. IT IS TIME the Secretaries of the different or- ganizations throughout the State that propose giving harness race meetings in 1908 should begin making a study of conditions on this Coast with a view to the arranging of programs. Lists of all the horses that have been raced here during the past two years should be compiled and all trainers should be communicated with as to the classes they desire. Pro- grams for early closing stakes should be ready not later than February 1st, and classes made for purses to close late in the season. A little intelligent and energetic work on the part of secretaries during the next two months should enable them to arrange programs that will not only fill well, but secure plenty of starters in every class. California should have the greatest circuit in its history in 1908. GOOD HORSES WELL BRED. NATIONAL BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION. The second annual meeting of the American Asso- ciation of Trotting Horse Breeders met in New York Friday of last week. The meeting, which was attended by about one hundred horsemen from every section of the coun- try, was presided over by William Russell Allen of St. Louis, in the absence of the president, Senator Bailey of Texas. Gen. C. C. Watts offered a resolu- tion advocating that the three-in-five plan be abol- ished in colt races, and called attention to the un- satisfactory results of many of the two and three- year-old races, and said he desired the association to go on record as being in favor of the abandon- ment of the present plan, irrespective of the at- titude of other trotting associations. Secretary Henry K. Devereux of Cleveland said that the committee appointed by the American As- sociation of Trotting Horse Breeders had decided against the continuation of the three-in-five heat plan for three-year-old colts at the meeting held last month at Lexington, Ky. The resolution will now be sent to all trotting associations. It was decided to assist in every way the Bureau of Animal Industry of the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture in the development of horses for carriage service. The request was made by the bureau to work in harmony with the committees of other breeds of horses. W. E. D. Stokes secured the passage of a- reso- lution to encourage with cups and other trophies amateur light harness sport. He suggested that every effort should, be made to interest young men, and help them train and drive horses, and in this way popularize trotting. A committee consisting of H. B. Bain of Pough- keepsie and C. A. McCully and W. E. D. Stokes of New York was appointed to revise the list of the Board of Directors, which consists of fifty members, representing thirty-one States. C. H. Aldrich of Nebraska resigned, and Col. J. C. Kirkpatrick of San Francisco, S. Walton of Falls Mills, Va., and W. F. Garth of Huntsville, Ala., were added to the list. It is the intention of the association to secure mile tracks in both the East and West for annual meetings, and a committee will probably be ap- pointed at the next meeting to take up the matter and secure the tracks. o . — GOOD ONES BY RED McK. 43766. Red McK. 43766 by McKinney, dam Bonnie Red by Red Wilkes, next dam by Almont 33, etc., is proving himself, as might be expected from his breeding, a sire of speed and high class youngsters. His yearlings that have been broken all show much . natural speed, and his crop of weanlings are hard to equal in any country. With Red McK.'s confor- mation and breeding it could not very well be other- wise. He is the only stallion in California that has a sire and dam sired by the two best sons of George Wilkes. Thanksgiving Day was the occasion for many trot- ting matinees in California this year. The day was perfect and large crowds attended all the meetings. In the Year Book the maternal breeding of that sensational pacing gelding Argot Boy 2:03%, by Argot Wilkes 2:14%, that Chas. De Ryder has at Pleasanton, is not given beyond his first dam, Annie Miller, by American Boy 16963. From his breeder, Chas. A. Carpenter, of Anderson, Ind., the Horse Review learns, however, that his grandam was the noted broodmare Annie Miller (dam of the fast trot- ter Sag B. 2:13%), by Jim Monroe 835, son of Alex- ander's Abdallah 15; third dam the famous Bruna (dam of one, of two sires and two producing daugh- ters), by Pilot Jr. 12. Mr. Carpenter writes the Review that he has an own sister of Argot Boy, seven months old, that is a born pacer and very promising. Henry Busing, whose stock farm is located at Byron, Contra Costa county, has consigned a half dozen good horses to the Chase Combination Sale, which is to take place at 478 Valencia street on the 23d instant. If you have received a catalogue of this sale you will find them numbered from 10 to 15, inclusive: The first is Amazonia, a brown mare standing 16.1. She is seven years old, a pacer, and a fast one, as she has trialed in 2:15. She is standard and registered, sired by James Madison, and her dam is Amazon by Chas. Derby. Her second dam is the dam of W. Wood 2:07. This mare is a pleas- ant driver and city broke. Prince Allen is a five-year-old black gelding, 16.1 hands and his sire and dam are both registered. He has shown quarters in 34 seconds and is a nice- gaited trotter. Is well broke and a nice horse to drive. Florence Searchlight is a gray filly. She is a trotter. Her sire is the great Searchlight and her dam a registered mare by Rustic, one of the best stock horses ever owned in California. Florence is handsome, good gaited and level headed, but being only two years old has never been worked for speed. Palomita is a nicely named three-year-old black beauty that can step so fast at the trot that she is looked upon as a great prospect. She is by Diablo's good brother, Arner, a horse that is siring speed from all kinds of mares. Don't let this one get by you when the sale is held. Mr. Busing has all these horses at the Alameda track, which can be reached from this city in forty minutes, and he will be pleased to show them to those who call. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. William Clark, Medford, Oregon — The mare you refer to is probably Princess Alice 2:16. She was a black mare by Dexter Prince, dam by Gen. Mc- Clellan 143. We know nothing further about her breeding. She was campaigned in Oregon in 1891. F. P. Ogden, Highgrove, Cal. — The mare Lou 2:14% by Ira, is not registered, and she is not eligible to registration. W. M. Kniebes, Newman, Cal. — Where at the end of a race two horses stand 3-2 and 2-3 respectively in the summary, they divide second and third money between them. That is, the two moneys are added and each awarded one-half the amount. Ed Graser, Riverside, Cal. — We do not believe Ed Geers ever drove Sweet Marie in a race, at least we can find no record of his having done so. We are not sure, but we believe the fastest mile ever made in a harness race west of the Mississippi River was made by Chas. De Ryder's pacer, Argot Boy, when he won the third heat of a race at Phoenix, Arizona, last month in 2:03%. Lou Mativia, Dixon, Cal. — Zolock was foaled in 1895. His name first appears in the Year Boob of 1904, when he was nine years old. He started in two races at the State Fair that year, being third to Kelly Briggs in the 2:10 class pace, and third to Highball in the free-for-all pace. He took a rec- ord of 2:09% that year at San Jose. J. P. Soares of Watsonville expects to stand the percheron stallion Van 9940 and Van Jr., also the trotting bred stallion Steam Beer the coming season. Both these horses are well known and popular throughout the Pajaro Valley. Mr. Soares has a fine nineteen-months'-old old colt by Welcome 2:10, dam Pajaro Belle by Adrian 2:26%, that is a natural pacer and shows so much speed that Mr. Redman, who recently purchased Pajaro Belle, has entered her in the Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes No. 8, in hopes of winning with his prospective foal by Steam Beer. Among the few living sons of George Wilkes are Baron Wilkes 2:18, Gambetta Wilkes 2:19%, Patchen Wilkes 2:29%, Kaiser 2:28y2, Sentinel Wilkes and Woodford Wilkes. It is a question of but a very few years when the only direct descendants we will have of the famous founder of the Wilkes family will be in the second and later generations. Another boost was given to trotting-bred high steppers during the Horse Show last week, whe'n it was announced that Alfred Vanderbilt had paid $10,000 for Sir James, a heavy harness horse, that won his maiden entrance into the ring on the first day of the show and that is essentially American in breeding. Though a fine type of hackney for ring purposes, Sir James is a pure American trotter. He is by Bow Bells 2:19%, out of a Red Wilkes mare. This is the highest price paid at the show, though several head of likely-looking stock changed hands. In Sir James Mr. Vanderbilt has a horse for which George Watson z-efused several handsome offers, and had he not been able to command the fancy price never would have let go. Sir James should land many a blue in the coming season. Geo. W. Ford of Santa Ana sold his trotter, Bur- nut, at the auction held at the Arizona Fair. Burnut brought ?515. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN i » [ Thanksgiving Day Races I At Sacramento. The Thanksgiving race meet at Agricultural Park, Sacramento, under the auspices of the Sacramento Driving Club for the benefit of the Protestant Orphan Asylum, was a success in every way. The spectators were given more amusement and genuine sport to the minute than could be seen at a regular State Fair meet, says the Union, and on the whole the events .were closely contested and classy for horses not in the racing business and trained for only a few days for the trials. Although :t was the one after- noon in the year that people pined for the dining- rooms of their homes, there was a good attendance and several hundred dollars was realized for the cause of charity. The events were all interesting and some of them exciting in the extreme. The best race of the day was third on the program, when Lady Bird, owned and driven by W. V. Pierce, showed two bursts of speed that brought the race followers to their feet in cheers for the plucky lit- tle mare. In the first heat Lady Bird, after several trials for the start, finally got off ten lengths behind the bunch. She went from the post to the quarter before she got within reach of the dust of the other carts, but by the time she had made the half-mile post she had overhauled Baby Knight, Bobby. Dobbs and showed her heels to Katy B. The crowd in the grandstand at once realized that a race of the spec- tacular kind was on, and all arose to their feet and cheered for the mare. Bobby Dobbs, an old horse I hat has trotted since the flood, plowed along stead- ily and seemed, notwithstanding his great age and former hard knocks, to hold his own. Lady Bird made the heat in 2:35. In the second heat Lady Bird refused to start, preferring to do a few fancy jig steps for the edifi- cation of the grandstand. She was not in the running at all. But when the third heat was trot- ted— well, the crowd sat up and took notice. The little mare was almost an eighth of a mile behind at the start, but she was going like the wind, passing all the rest at the three-quarter post and won from Katy B. by several lengths. If the first heat had been exciting, the last heat was a perfect whirlwind of excitement. The mare proved to be the best trotter of the day, although she did not make the time that was accredited to Briarwood in the second race. It was an ideal day for racing. The sun was warm and the track was never in better condition. Very little dust was on the course, and the spectators could see every second of action while the races were in progress. A certain amount of dignity was lent to the occasion by the presence of Superior Judges Peter J. Shields, J. W. Hughes and C. N. Post in the judges' stand, and Mayor-elect Clinton White in the timekeper's stand. The races were well conducted; it was a gentlemanly meeting in which the owners of the horses were the drivers and were striving for the honor of their stables. The receipts amounted to several hundred dollars, which sum will go to assist in caring for the little tots in the Orphan's Home. Summaries: First race, class D — Major McKinley (F. H. Metz) 1 1 Sir Charles S. (W. J. Ivey) 2 2 Time— 2:57%, 2:58%. Second race, class A — Briarwood (I. Christie) 1 1 Penrose (Frank Wright) 2 4 Instructor (Ray Dittus) 4 2 Blanch T. (Charles Silva) 3 3 Time— 2:25%, 2:23%. Third race. Class B — Lady Bird (W. V. Pierce) 1 4 1 Katy B. (G. N. Shane) 3 1 2 Bobby Dobbs (Jay Wheeler) 2 3 3 Baby Knight (L. Beech) 4 2 4 Time— 2:35, 2:35, 2:34. Fourth race, class C — Presto (N. T. Hunt) 1 1 John F. (John Silva) 2 2 Anhetiser (F. Wright) 3 3 Time— 2:39%, 2:40. Fresno Races. The races given by the Fresno Driving Club proved a great success, according to the testimony of many spectators, and they were certainly good from the point of view of the horsemen or the bicycle en- thusiast, who could appreciate the close competition and fine work. According to the Republican, the feature of the day was the ladies' driving contest, pacing, distance one mile, best two-in-three heats, won by Danny Morris' Newport, in two heats, each of which was stepped off in 2:20; Mrs. Strong driv- ing. David St. Clair, driven by Mrs. D. L. Baehant, won the first heat, but broke in the second, coming around almost the mile in a gallop. Mrs. Baehant brought him down to a stop, and then fainted. Mrs. Wilburr then drove the next heat. The »irst heat was won by David St. Clair; Mabel C, driven by Mrs. Schuyler Walton was second, and Newport, driven by Mrs. W. C. Strong, was third. Time, ,2:25. The second heat was won by Newport, with Mabel C. second and David St. Clair third. Time, 2:20. The third heat was won by Newport, with David St. Clair second and Mabel C. third. Time, 2:20. This gave first place to Newport and second to D?.vid St. Clair. The first prize was a hat, while the second was a pair of shoes. After several running races there was a one-mile novelty race for mules. In this event the mules were to walk the first quarter, to trot the second and gallop the third. When it came to walking and trotting, the mules showed up well, but fell down on the running part. A mule owned by O. E. Kunde won from a field of four entries. A .jet of harness was the prize. The seventh and last event was a novelty driving contest, in ordinary road buggies, first prize to the one driving nearest to three minutes. It was won by Mr. Johnson in a top buggy. A large crowd was present, the unusual features embodied in the races attracting many persons. The day was good, hut the track was not' in the best im- aginable condition. Los Angeles Driving Club. In the presence of 15,000 spectators the Los Angeles Driving Club held one of the most success- ful matinees in its history Thanksgiving Day. Though the track was dusty and hardly in condition for fast work, two Pacific Coast records were smashed and nearly all of the heats were negotiated in less than the classified time. W. A. Clark Jr. drove his mare Miss Georgia against the Coast record for pacers, hitched to a road wagon. The former record was held by Wel- come Mack, his time being 2: 11 &. Though the tarV was not in condition for record breaking, Mr. Clark succeeded in lowering the mark by one and one-quarter seconds, finishing in 2:10 flat. The first half-mile was made in 1:04%, but the pacemaker wearied and Miss Georgia was forced to finish by herself, Bel'emont, driven by Bob Smith, smashed the Coast trotting record for road wagon in 2:10 flat. The former record was held by Hazel Kinney, who ..raveled the mile in 2:14% last year, also driven by Smith. The matinee proper was preceded by a horse par- ade, conducted by Dr. J. A. Edmonds. It was the third horse parade which Dr. Edmonds has arranged under the auspices of the Los Angeles Driving Club and was by far the most successful. One hundred and seventy-nine were in the procession— an extra- ordinary showing, considering the fact that no prizes were offered nor awards made. The most notable of the entries in the parade were six coal black draft horses, shown by the Maier Brewing Company. Evenly matched in size and color and almost perfect in conformation, the animals made a brave show as they passed around the track. The feature of the saddle class was Rosemead, a bay stallion belonging to F. E.' Judd. Dan Hogan showed a fine road four hitched to a drag. His horses are wonderfully matched, both in color and size and step well together. Unfortunately, there were no other entries in the class, so Mr. Hogan was not given an opportunity to show his team in competition with others. Had he been, however, it would only have served to accentuate the fine points. A fine gig horse, exhibited by L. P. Ramsey, also attracted much attention. The horse is a bay gelding named The Demon and has fine, action. Dr. J. A. Edmonds, after the parade, said that he was entirely satisfied with the result. "It certain- ly showed that there are still good horses and good turnouts in Los Angeles," said he. "Those who entered their horses did so purely out of sportsmanship, as no trophies were offered nor awards made. I certainly am delighted with the interest shown. This is the third Thanksgiving Day parade which I have organized, and it i« by far the best." The parade started at 1:10 o'clock. Dr. Edmonds was told by the directors of the club that but one hour could be allowed. Everything was carried through without the least confusion and forty min- utes from the time the first horse stepped onto the track the last horse had left it. The first race of the matinee proper, the mile dash, three-minute, mixed, was won by Tobasco, owned and driven by Charles Chick, in 2:31. Maxine, owned and driven by Perry B. Lowe, took second place and Nonie, owned and driven by R. B. Moor- head, finished third. Vilday, Maggie Mason and Charles N. also started. The second race, the 2:30 pace, mile heats, best two out of three, was won by Zoelletta, owned and driven by Harry Mesmore. Bernie Wilkes, owned and driven by L. A. Denker, took the first heat in 2:23%. In the second heat she got away badly and at the quarter was second from the end, but showed a wonderful burst of speed and at the three-quarters seemed a likely winner, but broke on turning into the home stretch and finished last. The third race, 2:15 trot, mile heats, best two out of three, was won by Ida Millerton. Hazel Kin- ney won the second heat of this race in 2:14, amid great applause. The fourth event, the free-for-all trot, was won by Helen Dare. Her most spectacular performance was in the first heat. She broke at the start and got away at the tail of the bunch. Not until the half was reached did she get into her stride, but then she settled down to [Saturday, December 7, 1907. down to work and pushed Glory hard for first place at the finish. The time being limited in the third race,- the 2:25 pace, it was declarea a dash. The sixth race, the free-for-all race, was declared off. There were but two entries in this event, W. A. Clark Jr.'s Miss Georgia and Zolock, belonging to the San Bernardino Drfving Club. Zolock was withdrawn on account of injury. The 2:30 trot was changed to a dash and was won by J. Direct, owned and driven by J. R. C. Burton. The 2:25 trot, dash, was won by Almont, owned and driven by Charles Nowlin, in 2:22. The last race of the day, the mile dash for pole teams, was one of the most exciting events. It was won by a pair of bays, Red and Ned Buster, owned and driven by L. E. McLellan, in 2:34. .The winning span got a bad start and seemed to be out of it, but on the quarter they settled down and left their opponents hopelessly in the rear. The only 'other entry was a span belonging to Dr. W. A. Connoly, Palo Verde and Senator Smith. The summaries: Mixed, 3:00 class — Tobasco, b g (Chick) 1 Maxine, b m (Lowe) 2 Nonie, b m (Moorhead) 3 Time— 2:31. Pacing. 2:30 class — Zoelletta, blk m (Messmore) 4 1 1 Bernie Wilkes, b m (Denker) 1*7 5 Tom Hayes, blk g (Snowden) 2 3 2 Isabelle, s m (Lowe) 3 4 4 Irish, b g (Watkins) , 5 2 3 Joe Athby and Lady Sefton also started. Time— 2:23%, 2:23, 2:26. Trotting, 2:15 class — Ida Millerton, blk m (Delorey) 1 2 1 Gen. Boodle, b g (Moorhead) 2 3 3 Hazel Kinney, b m (Reynolds) 3.1 2 Trotting, free-for-all — Helen Dare, b m (Beckers) 2 1 1 Glory, blk m (Pounder) 1 3 2 Regalo, b g (Cline) 3 2 3 Time— 2:15%, 2:12%, 2:13. Pacing, 2:25 class — Siegfried, b g ( Long) 1 El Diablo, b g (McLellan) 2 Artesia, b h (Jones) 3 Josh S., Bulah and Rancho del Paso also started. Time— 2:21. Trotting, 2:30 class — J. Direct, b h (Burton) 1 Belle Mason, b m (Gant) 2 Nat Bruen, s g (Snowden) 3 Monk R., Liberty Song and Direct Maid also started. Time; — 2:25. Trotting, 2:25 class — Almont, b m (Nowlin) 1 Zombretto, br m (Christopher) 2 Buck, b g (Clark) 3 Glennetta also started. Time— 2:22. Dash, pole team — Red and Ned Buster, b g (McLellan) 1 Palo Verde and Senator Smith (Connoly) 2 Time— 2 : 34. Berendos Park, Red Bluff. The races given at Berendos Park Thanksgiving Day by the manager, F. N. Frary, were quite suc- cessful, though the attendance was not as large as the high class racing program deserved, for though good horses can go against time and each other, they have a hard time getting ahead of a good Thanksgiving dinner. The program was fully carried out, and Mr. Frary deserves great credit and the support of the com- munity for the effort he is making to revive the interest in the light harness horse. The first race advertised was a matched race for a purse of $200 between F. N. Frary's Loring and H. o. Weitfeld's 19-year-old horse Escort 2:23. This did not take place, as Escort was declared unable to start. Instead a race between Loring and Mrs. Frary's four-year-old stallion Herbert Dillon, was substituted. Herbert Dillon won two heats and the race in 2:31 and 2:33. Next was a running race, one-quarter mile and repeat. The entries were Kitty, owned by James Smith of Hay Fork; Gabriel, owned by F. Story of Anderson; Sweetheart, owned by Cone Ranch of Red Bluff. Both heats were easily won by Kitty. Time, 0:24 and 0:24%. Third came an exhibition mile by F. N. Frary's yearling filly Leta Dillon to beat thr.§e minutes. She was paced by her sire, Herbert Dillon, and easily went under the wire in 2:51. The fourth was an exhibition mile by W. F. Brooke's yearling colt to beat three minutes. He was paced by his sire, Andrew's Altamont, and trotted a good mile in 3:12. Then followed the feature of the afternoon, the trial mile against time by Herbert Dillon. It was trotted in 2:21, last half in 1:08, last quarter in 0:33%. He trotted this mile without a pacemaker and he and his driver, Lou Rowley, who is a master in his business, were loudly applauded as they came under the wire. The novelty race, the conditions of which required Saturday, December 7, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN the entries to walk to the first quarter, trot to the half and run home, created much amusement. "Slim" Hudson's black saddle horse reached the quarter first in a walk and won the $5 purse. Mrs. Lilly Guersy on her sorrel reached the halt first on a trot and won the second purse of $5 amid a round of cheers, getting quite a start on the home run, but Ed Frary on his mare Esther only waited to finish his trotting stunt before he speedily over- took her and won the last purse of $5 in a run under the wire. The afternoon's entertainment closed with a half- mile running race betwen Adonis, owned by Frank Story of Anderson, and Kitty, owned by J. Smith of Hay Fork. As the little mare Kitty had seemed well nigh invincible earlier in the day the air was full of hats and cheers as Adonis came under the wire a neck ahead in 51 seconds. As the people filed out of the gate on their way home a veteran lover of the sport was heard to remark: "Well, our track record for half-mile for yearlings of 1:27%, made eighteen years ago by Escort, was lowered to-day by 2% seconds by little Leta Dillon, as she trotted the first half of her mile in 1:25." The Day at Newman. Over a thousand people attended the matinee races given by the Newman Fair Ground Association, which opened the new track at Newman, Cal., on Thanks- giving Day, and all enjoyed an excellent program of racing, with many hot contests that brought cheers from the crowd as the horses dashed under the wire. The weather was ideal and not an accident or dis- agreeable incident happened during the day. Joseph House and C. W. Schank were the judges, E. S. Wagenheim and William Lunn acted as timers, and F. Meredith was marshal of the day. The horses were started by L. Dobrzensky, who got the horses away well and without long delay. The track is to be rented to Mr. A. J. Gillett, who will train a number of good horses there. He has the good McKinney stallions Ed McKlnney and Adver- tisor, both of which will make the season there. The summaries of the day's races follow. All harness races were at half-mile heats: First race, free-for-all, 5150 — Cranky Thorn (Helm) 1 1 1 Advertisor (Gillett) 4 2 2 Albert E. (Allen) 3 4 2 Roan Wilkes (Drake) 2 3 4 Advertisor and Albert E. made dead heat for sec- ond position in last heat. Time— 1:09%, 1:10, 1:09. Second race, 3:00 class, $75 — Gossamer (Dirst) 1 1 1 Dewdrop (Gates) 4 2 2 Experiment (Allen) 3 3 3 Professor W. (Gillett) 2 4 dr Time— 1:17%, 1:15, 1:19. Third race, huggy horses, $35 — Rattlesnake (Hie^uera) 1 1 Beauty (Whittle) 2 3 Leading Lady (Kniebes) 3 2 Rix (Sparks) 4 4 Tobie J. (Jones) 5 5 Beauty and Leading Lady divided second and third money. Time not given. Cowboy relay race, one mile, $35 — A. Ordway won first money, Happy Jack second. Matinee at Riverside. Never has Riverside held more successful racing than that which took place at the Driving Park Thanksgiving afternoon. The grandstands and bleachers were crowded and the open spaces around the track were filled with enthusiastic race goers. Even if the local horses did not carry off the major portion of the prizes, the races were fast and the sport was good. Every one seemed pleased with the afternoon's meet, and E. F. Binder is to be con- gratulated upon the success of this year's Thanksgiv- ing races. There were six events on the program, all run off on schedule time. They included a free-for-all trot, purse $200; free-for-all pace, purse $200; 2:40 mixed, purse $100 (all half-mile races) ; half-mile running race for ponies, and quarter-mile dash, purse $50. The opening race was the free-for-all trot. Five horses were entered, and all keyed up to the highest pitch. Ovita, the Los Angeles horse, one that has done such fine work on the circuit this year, looked the winner she proved to be, winning the first heat in 1:07%. But in this heat Mein Kleiner pressed her hard and only missed winning by a close mar- gin. The second heat was also fast and interesting, but Mein Kleiner would not act right and came in fourth, while Goldennut came in second and Mari- gold third. The third and deciding heat was excit- ing, with the four horses all anxious to get in first, but Mein Kleiner again acted badly and broke, and Goldennut, taking advantage of the chance, slipped in for second money;" not being able to overcome Ovita's lead. There was a lot of excitement in the free-for-all pace. Queen Pomona won the first, third and fourth heats. But it was a close race. Each heat had its exciting moments, when, for instance, in the first heat Queen Pomona was first, with the three-year-old Jo- sephine right behind and McO. D. a close third. Time, 1:05%. The second heat was won by McO. D.. and great hopes were expressed that he would do it the second time, but failed. Dewey came in third. Time, 1:06. The third heat, with Queen Pomona again leading, and Josephine second and McO. D. third. Time, 1:07. The deciding heat was a bad one for McO. D., who finished fourth, although for a time it was thought he would beat the Los Angeles horse. Dewey was second and Josephine third. Time, 1:07. The three heats in the 2:40 mixed were all good ones. Only three heats were trotted, on account of darkness setting in. Tom McKinney saved the day for Riverside, winning handily the second and third heats in 1:15. In the first heat Pete came in first, with Tom McKinney right after, and Coupon a good third. The second heat was also interesting. Mc- Kinney winning it, with Pete and Coupon right after him in the order named. The third heat caused much speculation as to who would win, but Mc- Kinney was right there, with Pete second and Cou- pon third. It was a great race, one of the hest during the day. DOWN THE LINE. [By J. R. Fronefiekh] Dumont S., full hrother to Sonoma Girl 2:05%, has a monopoly of the breeding business in Mendo- cino county, and well he should have, as his colts, like him, have style, size and speed, and more than S5 per cent of the mares hred to him prove in foal. As Mr. Charlton had expressed his desire to sell Dumont S., he was asked his price. His answer was that he had priced him some time ago to Mr. S. B. Wright of Santa Rosa, who bred him, at $2,500, but the deal finally fell through, and as the breeding season was now close at hand, he hardly knew whether he wanted to sell him or not. H. B. Smith will most prohably send Ayeress, his fast trotting mare by Lynwood W, to Zombro 2:11 next spring. She has shown fast enough to race, but being a busy man in other lines, Mr. Smith thinks he would rather breed them and let some one else do the racing. Dr. Cushman, a progressive breeder of Talmage, Mendocino county, sent a nicely hred mare to Lynwood W. last summer. Such breeders help the horse busi- ness, as they are looking for good roadsters and use nothing else. Fred Jasper of Ukiah has two colts by Wayland W. 2:12%, and one by Dumont S. 2:20, that he thinks well enough of to keep paid up in the Pacific Breed- ers' Futurity. A yearling that on looks has at least a "look in" in the Breeders' Futurity is one by Dumont S., that stands 15.2 and weighs close to 1,000 pounds. This strapping youngster is not only good to look at, but can show a 2:40 clip at the trot. Abe Marks, the president of the "Club" at Ukiah, is surely in luck, as the result of his first venture in horse breeding is a faultless filly by Wayland W. (sire of Bolivar 2:00%), out of his mare Cecelia by Robin. This young miss has fallen in good hands and will he given not only every chance to become a great performer, but every comfort in the mean- time. F. C. Handy and Henry Hooper are two residents of the Ukiah Valley that breed to the best and enter liberally in stakes. The colts they have bred are the kind that in looks, at least, are sure to repay their owners and keep the "buzz-wagon" in the rear division. The weanling filly by Wayland W. 2:12%, out of Robizola 2:12%, has the look of a racing machine, with plenty of size at the age. The mare is again in foal to Wayland W. This mating should produce race horses. Frank McGregor's three-year-old filly by Stone Robin, out of a mare by Redwood, was not entered in any stakes this year, so was not raced. She has "proven up," however, as right after the races at Santa Rosa she worked a mile with Berta Mac 2:13% in 2:17, last quarter in 32% seconds. The books of both Lynwood W. and Wayland W. are fast filling for the coming season. Both these grand stallions have sired champions that give them reputations that will not dim. James H. Gray drove R. W. P. 2 : 13 % out to the Santa Rosa track the other day, hitched to a cart, and after warming him up with a half-mile in 1:0S%, jogged him two slow miles and then let him step the last quarter in 30% seconds by everybody's watch. Guess that is some trot for a horse that has not seen a race track for over a year. Lewis Pierce of Suisun sent a gelding of more than ordinary promise to Bob Sparks for three months' education this fall. He is by Diablo 2:09%, out of Hazel Mac, by Director 2:17, and at the end of his short term of schooling worked a mile in 2:16%, last quarter in 31% seconds. The trainers at the Santa Rosa track say that McMyrtle, a five-year-old stallion by McKinney 2:11%. is the best green McKinney left in the country. With very limited training he has been a quarter in 34 seconds, and a full mile in 2:19. Some of his colts are now old enough to show him up as a sire, and many will conclude on seeing them that this horse is good enough, and send their mares to him at Petaluma. The quartet of stallions that Frank Turner has at the Santa Rosa Stock Farm are the kind that mare owners can take no exception to, as they rank with the best in size, breeding and individuality. The broodmares at this famous old farm are among the best, and the weanlings and yearlings are worth looking at. In this latter bunch are three colts that Frank has reserved for sires. If one has any preference over the other it is the one by Guy Dillon 2:23%, out of Stamboulita by Stamboul, second dam Biscari, dam of eight in the list with race records, and three more with trials better than 2:30, by Di- rector, third dam the famous Bicari by Harold. Youngsters of the finest type by Guy Dillon 2:23%, Major Dillon, F. S. Turner, Sky Pointer and Dr. William S. Jennings, are for sale and are fit to strengthen the breeding lines of stock farms any- where in the country. The many friends of Henry Carlton don't want Lynwood W. taken away from Santa Rosa, and they say they have an outside chance of inducing Carlton to keep the sire of Sonoma Girl at home for all time to come. S. B. Wright is going right on breeding Sonoma Girls and Charley Beldens. He adds a good mare to his farm whenever one that suits him comes his way, and mates his mares to the best sires in the State, and is particularly pleased with the results of sending mares to Lynwood W. and Wayland W. He always has a price set on every foal when it is a yearling and is willing to give the purchaser a chance to make something. Henry Carlton has selected a colt to follow in the footsteps of Lynwood W. It is by the sire of Sonoma Girl 2:05%, fastest green trotting mare, and out of Mirabel by Owyhee 2:11, second dam Inex, the dam of three in the list, by Sweepstakes 298, third dam Dolly Bull, dam of Inez 2:22%, by Kentucky Bertrand, fourth dam Nancy by American Star, fifth dam by Gridley's Roebuck. This colt is a beautiful brown, with star and both hind feet white, just enough color to add taste, has splendid style, action and beauty, as though from the hands of a sculptor. Henry says when he steps a mile in 2:10 he will advertise him for public service. Mart Rollins, the veteran horseman, who de- veloped, trained and owned Charley Belden 2:08%, has been very ill at his home in Santa Rosa. His friends all over the Coast hope that he will round to and be himself again before long. Dr. Summerfield, the veterinarian, has a very promising filly by Cupid 2:18, out of Zarina 2:13%, the mare he picked from one of Chase's bargain coun- ter sales last winter. The young miss is entered in the Breeders" Futurity and will be given a chance. The genial Doctor will take care of some of the breeding business in Sonoma county next season with Lord Dillon (trial 2:28), by Sidney Dillon, dam Roblet 2:12, and will also use his grandly bred, broken-legged stud, Don Sonoma. William Morris of Santa Rosa probably takes more pleasure in mannering and developing some early step in likely looking horses that he picks up than any man in the country. He is now giving les- sons, to a snappy black mare by Lynwood W. that can mock a trotter to perfection. AT FRESNO TRAINING QUARTERS. About fifty per cent of the animals in training here range from fifteen to twenty-four months old. Schuyler Walton has among his ten head of horses, five stake colts, three of which are by a son of McKinney, and out of good mares. D. L. Bachant owns an lS-months-old filly, full sister to The Donna 2:07% and half sister to Queen Pomona 2:07%. He has given her the name of Sadie B. Budd Doble's colt by Kinney Lou 2:07% is doing pretty work under Mr. Walton's care. A two-year-old by Sidney Arnett chopped off a mile irr 2:22 here the other day and is a trotter. Kinney Rose, the McKinney stallion, is working nicely with the above bunch of horses. Many persons regret very much the departure of Charles Middleton, who so successfully worked and developed several good speed prospects during his several summers and winters here at the track. He is now employed handling some of Mr. Bachant's stock, Athasham 2:09% included, and has access to the track daily. Mr. Owens informs me he has Nettie C, daughter of Milton Gear, that as a four-year-old stepped a half in 1:04, pacing without hopples. He also has a fine stepper, sixteen months old, by Zolock 2:05%, dam a 2:15 mare. J. W. Zibbell and son, Willard, are kept quite busy with nineteen or twenty horses, some of which are owned by their senior trainer. Adam G. 2:11% by McKinney. Fresno Girl 2:10% by Seymour Wilkes, and Katalina 2:22%, the two-year-old stake winner, are in fine shape. A full brother to Katalina, fully entered in the stakes, is now 16 months old and working better than Katalina did at this time last year. Two twenty-months-old Diablo colts are both pacing fine and taking regular work. Sister Bess, owned by J. McKay of Fresno, that stepped a half in 1:07 last year, is doing fine. She is by Senator L. 2:23% and her dam is Nugget, the dam of The Donna and Queen Pomona. Four green trotters, some stepping quarters as fast as 32 seconds, are good racing prospects. Tom Smith 2:13% will make his second season here. He is by McKinney. Mr. Malcolm owns an elegant gray trotter, five years old. that stepped a mile recently in 2:15, with faster halves and quarters, driven by Mr. Zibbell, who has had him but a short time. HUIL ' THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 7, 1907. NOTES AND NEWS ! Our Christmas number will be out December 21st. It wili be an excellent medium to advertise your borse for sale. Don't (ail to enter in the Sonoma Driving Club stakes it you live in that district. When Helen Dare won the free-for-all trot at the Los Angeles matinee Thanksgiving Day she won the second heat after making a break at the first turn in 2:12%. She stepped through the stretch in 31% seconds in this heat, and was timed the mile separately in 2:111-5, the last half in 1:03%. The sales of trotting bred horses all over the coun- try' have been successful this year. The demand for good horses is not falling off, but is on the increase. If anyone desires a handsome dapple-gray gelding that can trot a 2:30 gait and pace a 2:20" gait, he should attend the Holiday sale at Chase's pavilion, 47S Valencia street, Monday evening, December 23d, and bid on Xo. 31 in the catalogue. This gelding is 16 hands high, sired by Arthur Wilkes and out of a mare by Mendocino. Besides being an ideal roadster he is a fine saddle horse and can single- foot a 2:40 gait. Don't let him get by you when the auctioneer is asking for bids. If you desire something real choice, a handsome mare that is only four years old, has only been handled three months, is a natural fast trotter, and bred in the purple, look at No. 20 at the Chase Holi- day sale, December 23d. This mare is by Alta Vela 2:1114, one of Electioneers fastest sons, and is out of a mare by Oseto 2:13%, a grandly bred race winner by MeKinney. This mare is a bay, 15.3 and is a picture. Don't let her go for a song. She is one of the kind that will increase in value. As fine a bunch of young trotters as have been consigned to an auction sale in years are the seven young horses sent by Woodland Stock Farm to tbe Chase Holiday sale, which comes off December 23d. The oldest are four years old, but all are nicely broke and good lookers. There is not only profit in buying this kind, but a deal of satisfaction, as they are well enough bred to put to training with the chance of getting something very fast. The address of Mr. S. Hooper, who formerly owned and trained Alta Vela 2:11%, is desired by one of our subscribers, who is anxious to establish the pedigree of a mare bred by Mr. Hooper. Please notify this office. In all probability the good trotting stallion Marvin Wilkes 2:12% has been sold by Walter Mastin of Sacramento to Mr. Andrew Robertson of Melbourne, Australia, and will be shipped to that country about Christmas time. Mr. Robertson, who is an excel- lent judge of a horse and a keen buyer, has picked up one of the best bargains in California. But for Mr. Mastin's illness he would have had to pay much more than the price asked for this horse, which was 52,000. Marvin Wilkes is not only a horse of magni- ficent proportions, but he is a very fast trotter, his mark being no measure of his speed. He has shown quarters in 30 seconds more than once and should beat 2:10 another year. He was sired by Don Mar- vin 7927, dam Nora S. by Sable Wilkes, second dam Grace by Nutwood 600. He was foaled in 1901, and tied with Carlokin for second money in the Occident Stake of 1904, and won the Stanford Stakes the same year. His record of 2:12% was made this year at Santa Rosa in the 2:15 trot. That Marvin Wilkes will sire speed and be a very valuable horse for Australia we regard as certain. He is young, sound, and an excellent prospect Col. J. C. Kirkpatrick of San Francisco was elected a director of the American Association of Trotting Horse Breeders at the meeting held in New York last week. A splendid series of ice meetings over the Canadian tracks are anticipated this winter. The Ottawa, Ont, meet will be held the first week in February, eight stake events of $1,000, as well as a number of class races being booked there. Secretary of War Taft, who at the present time is prominently discussed as likely Presidential tim- ber, has long been looking for a horse strong enough to carry his avirdupois gracefully, and the much wanted horse has finally been found in Missouri. It is a bay of blocky conformation, with a white star and a flowing mane and tail. The horse is now being trained by an Army officer and is to be shipped to Washington some time before Christmas. William G. Layng, former editor of this paper, who is now in Philadelphia, has written an article for our Chrictmas number entitled "Happy Medium and His Fan ler Home." He may also write an article 1 s impressions of the recent Old Glory sale _"ork, which he attended. When Robt. Smith drove his mare Bellemont 2:09% a mile to wagon in 2:10 on Thanksgiving Day at Los Angeles, he set a record for wagon, trotters that will be hard to beat by any trotters at present in California. Inferlotta 2:04%, the sensational pacing mare of the Pacific Coast in 1907, was bred to the great pacer Audubon Boy 1:59% last spring and is surely in foal, as she has been nominated in the Pacific Breeders' Futurity, which closed December 2d. If the foal arrives all right, maternal duties will keep Inferlotta off the track during 1908, which will be a disappointment to those who saw her race last summer, as a record of 2:02 or better was expected of her in 1908. Hazel Kinney 2:09%, like the majority of Mc- Kinney's get, has the "wine" quality of improving with age. This mare is now fourteen years old and has been campaigned and raced as well as served time in the breeding ranks, yet she won a beat at Los Angeles on Thanksgiving Day in 2:14, a great mile for a mare not in regular training. Helen Dare, the Zombro mare, must be a pretty high class trotter. A mile in 2:12% in a race No- vember 28th is a good showing. She is out of a mare of untraced breeding, but is a fine looker and a beautifully gaited trotter. Among the promising trotters driven on the track in Golden Gate Park is the black gelding Charley B., owned by Charles Becker, that has competed in several races during the past year. This horse was bred in Santa Clara county and is by Col. Benton. The first time Charley B. was ever started in a race was at Vallejo this summer, and he was in no condition whatever, yet he was a close second in 2:18. He looks like one that would do for the circuit with proper training. It looks very much as though entries for Pacific Breeders Futurity No. 8, for the foals of mares bred this year, will number 400 when all the returns are in. Up to Thursday entries had been received for 396, against a total of 367 last year. A few distant points are yet to be heard from, and it looks as though the record of stake No. 4, which had 403 en- tries, will be broken in spite of the fact that there is a money panic all over the country. Mr. C. A. Canfield of Los Angeles owns a yearling by Zombro 2:11, out of Mamie Elizabeth 2:20, that can trot a quarter in 35 seconds. Walter Maben says it is the best yearling trotter he ever sat be- hind. He has only been trained about seven weeks. Geo. H. Estabrook of Denver, Colo., has sold to his townsman, J. Fred Roberts, the pacing gelding Cas- tanada 2:09%, by Don Derby 2:04%, dam Cyrene 2:17% by Guide 2:16. On November 11th the geld- ing's new owner drove him a mile in 2:11 to wagon over the Denver half-mile track. Joe McGuire raced Castanada at a number of Michigan meetings, giv- ing him his record in a winning race at Lansing. Philip C. Byrne, the well known horseman of Hanford, Cal., and owner of the good stallion Bill- ups 2:20%, by Boydell, is located at the Hanford track with bis horses. Billups looks like he would weigh 1,400 pounds, but is always ready to show a fast clip at the trot He will do a big season in 1908, many mares being already booked. In the list of foals on which third payment was made in Pacific Breeders' Futurity No. 7, printed in this paper November 16th, Mr. F. P. Hellwig's filly Zoedell was given as by Zombro. She is by Zolock 2:05%. Mr. H. A. Carlton, owner of Lynwood W. 2:20, sire of Sonoma Girl 2:05%, Charley Belden 2:08%, etc., has decided to take this stallion to Stockton for the season of 1908. A gelding owned by David Key, a dairy man, who resides on the Coast, west of Santa Rosa, had been at the Santa Rosa track just seven weeks on November 26th and that day trotted a mile in 2:29, last quarter in 35% seconds, doing very well for one that was never off the dairy ranch before. This gelding is said to be out of a thoroughbred mare. Sonoma Queen (3) 2:26, full sister to Sonoma Girl 2:05%, is in foal to Wayland W. 2:12%, the sire of Bolivar 2:00%. Sonoma Queen is still owned by her breeder, Mr. S. B. Wright, of Santa Rosa. Of the thirty-three new 2:10 trotters, twenty-six are said to be out of dams that have no record. Bonnie MeKinney, a four-year-old son of MeKin- ney 2:11%, and Bonnie Searchlight, a three-year-old son of Searchlight 2:03%, will do stud duty at the stables of H. Busing, Alameda race track. Both these young stallions are out of good dams, and are fine specimens of the trotting horse, and as the MeKinney and Searchlight blood is much sought after, they should get their share of the business. Miss Georgie's mile in 2:10 at Los Angeles on Thanksgiving Day is the fastest mile ever paced to wagon on this Coast. The McKinney-Nutwood Wilkes mare was" driven by her owner, W. A. Clark Jr., who is an amateur driver. The second heat in 2:12% by the Zombro mare Helen Dare at the Los Angeles matinee Thanksgiv- ing Day was an excellent performance. Jack Groom is working ten head at the Alameda track. He has three youngsters that can step fast right now. When Sam Norris leads Washington MeKinney into the sales ring at Chase's pavilion, December 23d, buyers will have a chance at a stallion that can make money in any country where there are mares to breed. He is large, very handsomely turned, with a splendid head, and is a pronounced success as a sire of generally useful horses and fast trotters. There are a few of his get now being handled, and they show well. He will make money for any owner that will handle him right. While trotting and pacing horses were selling last week at as good prices in New York as the Old Glory sale has averaged In years, the big sale of thoroughbreds at Lexington was a frost, and had to be discontinued after two or three hundred roy- ally bred runners wei^ knocked down at an average of less than $100. Secretary Frank Turner has already received several entries for the two stakes of $500 each of- fered by tbe Sonoma County Driving Club for foals of 1906 and 1905 to trot in 1908, and to close for entry on the 20th of this month. Every colt owner in the district should make entries in these stakes. John Quinn, who now owns the stallion Greco B. 43129, writes us that the horse will make the season of 190S at the State Fair grounds, Sacramento. He should get a large number of mares, as besides being a fine individual and a good gaited trotter, he is more closely related to the champion trotters than any horse in California, as he is by MeKinney and his dam is a half-sister to Lou Dillon 1:58%. Sonoma May 2:29%, the full sister to Sonoma Girl 2:05%, that Gen. C. C. Watts purchased at the Old Glory sale last week, will be bred to the three-year- old champion trotter Gen. Watts 2:06%. The trotters tliat comprise the select 2:10 list now number 318. Of these about sixty, or a little less than one-fifth the total, were bred in California. It looks as if there would be more horses in train- ing at Pleasanton next spring than ever before. If the rainfall is sufficient to insure good crops through- out the State, stall room will be hard to get at Pleasanton by March 1st George Helman left Pleasanton for Humboldt county last week and may remain there to train several horses owned by Mr. Miner. P. W. Hodges has worked his Zombro stallion Umatilla a mile in 2:14 at the trot on the Pleasanton track. The San Luis Obispo Driving Association has been organized with Benjamin Brooks as president, H. E. Leveridge secretary and Antone Luchessa treasurer. The directors are C. A. Younglove, Otto Sinsheimer, H. N. Hansen and L. F. Andrews. Over fifty sub- stantial citizens of San Luis Obispo are members of the organization. A lease of the Beebee tract of land, a mile and a quarter from town, has been se- cured, and work has already been started on the race track and athletic grounds. Matinees will be held frequently as soon as the track is finished. The Sixth District Agricultural Association of Los Angeles will hold one of the old-fashioned country fairs next season, with good prizes for all farm prod- ucts and harness races that will be worth going to see. Mose Hart is driving a four-year-old bay gelding by Nutwood Wilkes, out of a mare by Gaviota, son of Electioneer, that is attracting much attention on the Park roads and the Speedway. The gelding has had little or no training, but is showing a lot of natural speed at the trot and showed a quarter in 36 seconds the other day. He has great knee action, and can be driven without check or martingale, and is tending to business all the while. He looks like a good prospect for the races next season, as he will be five years old in the spring, and is absolutely sound in every way. Mose has picked out and sold many a fast one, including Billy Red 2:10, John Caldwell 2:08%, and others, but thinks this gelding is about the most promising green horse he ever handled. Dr. Holt of Indianapolis says: It is worthy of mention that "Mike" Bowerman has not used band- ages on the sound legs of horses under his control for more than sixteen years, which is an evidence that the popular fads to which a majority yield have not influenced him in doing that which he regarded as a foolish expenditure of time as well as a positive injury to the horse with sound legs. With $2,500 in prize money offered for the trotting classes at the New York Horse Show, only thirty odd entries were made. And yet one sees ten or a dozen horses battling half a dozen heats for a $200 purse over a county fair track. I Saturday, December 7, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN OLD GLORY SALE. Money Panic Has Little Effect on Prices — Stallion Todd Sells for $30,000. It takes something more than an ordinary panic to knock the American trotter off his pins. He is the one product of this glorious country that has maintained his yalue in spite of bursting banks, and a financial situation that is frenzied in the extreme. At the Old Glory sale, which opened in New York on Monday of last week, the prices have fully equaled if they have not exceeded those of the memorable sale of a year ago. At the close of the fifth day, accord- ing to the New York Times, 5SS horses had been sold for a total of $348,710, an average of $591.32 per head. There were yet some 400 more horses to be sold, and as some of the cheaper ones are generally left until the last of the sale, this average may be reduced some by the time the sale ends, but the outlook is that it will exceed that of last year. When one stops to think of a thousand trotting and pacing bred horses being offered at one sale in New York during the prevalence of a money panic, and that they sold at as high an average as the same class of horses brought last year in good times, the stability of the American trotter as an American product is proven beyond any doubl. The much vaunted thoroughbred was unable to stand up under the same conditions, as the big sale at Lexington last week had to be stopped for want of bidders, after a hun- dred or so royally bred runners were sold at less than $100 average. The American trotting and pac- ing horse is in demand in spite of the bad condition of the money market and breeders here on the Coast should make a note of this fact. Breeding cannot be overdone in California for years to come, and those who send their mares to good stallions in 1908 will not regret it.- On the opening day of the sale the highest price paid was $1,500 for the black stallion Lecco 2:09%, that made two seasons in California a short time ago. He was purchased by Frank Caton to take to Russia. On the second day the young McKinneys and Ax- worthys from Empire City Farm were sold, and brought lower prices than were expected. The entire consignment of twenty-eight head averaged $430. The young Sidney Dillons also fell below the average. Sensational prices prevailed on the third day of the sale and all records for one day were broken with 117 horses selling for $151,550. The features of the sale was Todd 2:14%, who brought $30,000, the largest price of the sale. The son of Bingen was knocked down to W. Bradley of New Jersey after some spirited competition. The total for the John- son Farm consignment of twenty-four horses was $5S,105, an average of $2421. On Friday, James Butler"s East View horses were sold. It was stated that Mr. Butler is not to retire from the breeding of trotters after all, but that the consignment represented all but about twenty head of youngsters that he had retained on the farm, and that he will campaign a string from them in 1908. Of the Butler horses Directum Kelly 2:08% brought the top price, $4550, The Phantom 2:10% selling at $2500 and King Direct 2:04% at $2100. The old mare, Consuela S. 2:07%, fetched $1050, California Cresceus $410; Bolivar 2:00%, $1000; Claro, the Mendocino pacer, $785; Aristo 2:08%. $250; Judge Green 2:09, $450; the pacer Edwin S. 2:08, $560; Rajah 2:10%, by Chas. Derbv, $325; and Forest W. 2:14%, $450. Sonoma May, the full sister to Sonoma Girl, and owned by Arthur Brown of Napa, brought $2100. Charley Belden 2:08%, owned by Mart Rollins of Santa Rosa, went for $1010, and as he was knocked down to W. Jermyn of New York, a brother to Frank Jermyn, who, with Chas. DeRyder, had a lease on this horse in i906, it may be that he was not sold. We hope not, as Charley Belden is worth more money and we should like to see his venerable owner get every cent the great trotter is worth. The complete list of horses sold at the Old Glory sale would require three or four pages of this jour- nal to print, but we give below a list of those whose mention we think will most interest our readers. It will be noticed that many of them are California bred and many have campaigned here and on the Grand Circuit: Property of J. H. Shultz. Governor Axworthy, trotter, ch c, weanling, by Axworthy-Sunol; Turlington Bros., Fair Oaks, Virginia 320 Doctor Axworthy, b e, weanling, by Ax- worthy-Fruition; Al Thomas, Benson, Neb.. 530 Sarah Axworthy, trotter, b f, 3 years, by Ax- worthy-Serpolita; J. Goldstein, Kearney, N. J 520 Eveworthy, trotter, b m, 7 years, 15.2, by Ax- worthy-Evonia 700 Jerome Axworthy 2:29%, trotter, b c, 3 years, by Axworthy-Evonia ; Bertha Dab Farm, Ma- con, Ga 270 The Spoliers, trotter, b c, 2 years, by Moko- Mendocita; Al Thomas, Benson, Neb 735 Jay Guy, trotter, b c, 1 year, by Guy Ax- worthy-Rose Croix; A. C. McMillian, Man- hattan 735 Guy Axworthy 2:08%, trotter, b s, 5 years, by Axworthy-Lillian Wilkes; Abe Garson, Man- hattan 8100 Town Lady 2:10, trotter, br m, 17 years, by Wilton-Kadijah; George Edwards, Brook- lyn 8"0 Directum Lass 2:09%, trotter, blk m, 3 years, by Directum-Madera; A. W. Parrish, Cleve- land, Ohio 1050 Plumline 2:12%, pacer, b m, 11 years, by Woodline-Plumlena; W. E. D. Stokes, Man- hattan 400 Mendoza M., trotter, br m, 8 years, by Men- dorino-Cressida; R. Magowan, Mount Ster- ling, Ky 285 Nutrix, trotter, ch m, 11 years, by Alcatrex- Nutula; J. A. Skinner, Westford, N. Y 255 May Naudain, trotter, ch f, 3 years, by Baron- more-Miss Lambert; Al Thomas, Benson, Neb 260 Marcia 2:08%, pacer, b m, 6 years, by Mar- grave-Suzelle Wilkes; W. E. D. Stokes, Man- hattan 750 Belle Winnie, trotter, b m, 9 years, by Adbell- Gertrude Russell; William Simpson, Man- hattan 625 Esperita, trotter, ch m, 11 years, by Mendo- cino-Sprite; J. R. Magowan, Mount Sterling, Kentucky 250 Add Cord, trotter, ch c, 1 year, by Silk Cord- Adbuta; Al Thomas, Benson, Neb 200 Eve Cord, trotter, b f, 1 year, by Silk Cord- Eve worthy; C. Waters, Bergen Point 2050 Silk Cord, trotter, b s, 6 years, by Prodigal 2:16-Red Silk; A. C. McMillan, New York City 1550 Octa Worthy, trotter, b f, 3 years, by Ax- worthy-Octavia; N. Bartholomew, Des Moines, Iowa 265 Sunol 2:08%, b m, 18S6, by Electioneer; A. B. Coxe, Paoli, Pa 400 Directum Lass 2:09%, br m, 1889, by Direc- tum; Frank Caton, Moscow, Russia 1050 Property of Sterling R. Holt. Sonoma Dillon, trotter, b f, 2 years, by Sidney Dillon-Maud Fowler; Charles Deane, Palatine, Illinois $ 525 Eveline Dillon, pacer, b i, 2 years, by Sidney Dillon-Eveline; A. Von Nostrand, Saddle River, N. J 310 Lottie Dillon 2:26%, trotter, ch f, 4 years, by Sidney Dillon-Carlotta Wilkes; A. Gar- son, New York City 600 Millard Dillon, trotter, ch c, 2 years, by Sid- ney Dillon-Mildred Russell; J. Thompson, Troy, N. Y 350 Kate Dillon 2:24%, pacer, ch f, 4 years, by Sidney Dillon-Roblet; Charles Deane, Pala- tine, 111. 800 Adioo Dillon 2:24%, pacer, b f, 3 years, by Sid- ney Dillon-Adioo ; C. M. r>uek, Fairbault, Minnesota 525 Gertrude Dillon, trotter, b f, 2 years, by Sidney Dillon-Biscari; F. H. West, Saratoga, N. Y.. . 500 Sadie Dillon 2:21%, pacer, b f, 3 years, by Sid- ney Dillon-Biscari; P. Montell, New Haven, Conn 410 Direct Dillon, trotter, b c, 2 years, by Sidney Dillon-Lilly S.; Edward Mullen, Jamica, N. Y. . . . : 300 Edith Dillon, trotter, ch f, 2 years, by Sidney Dillon-Russie Russell; B. F. Ames, Cape Charles, Va 485 Property of Empire City Farms. Rio McKinney, trotter, br c, yearling, by Mc- Kinney-Lady Rivers; A. Garson, New York City $ 1200 Warder McKinney, trotter, br c, yearling, by McKinney-Keeper; J. W. Grant, New York City 325 Comely McKinney, trotter, b f, yearling, by McKinnev-Svlpine ; J. W. Grant, New York City 360 Electro McKinney. trotter, by McKinney-Ohm ; Floyd Bros., Bridgeton, Va 575 Barona McKinney, pacer, br f, yearling, by McKinney-Barona; Floyd Bros., Bridgeton, Virginia 460 Medio McKinney, trotter, br e, yearling, by McKinney-Midi ; Johnston Brothers, London, Ontario 650 Kingwood McKinney, trotter, b c, yearling, by McKinney-Mary Belle Kingward; J. W. Grant, New York City 325 Shady Bower, trotter, b f, yearling, by Mc- Kinney-Bower ; J. W. Grant, New York City 350 Thrilling, trotter, b f, yearling, by McKin- ney-Thrill; J. W. Grant, New York City 400 Charma, trotter, b f, yearling, by McKinney- Charming Bunker; J. W. Grant, New York City 400 Grayla, trotter, gr f, 2 years, by Jay Mc- Gregor-Boquita ; H. C. Lee, Endora, Me 850 Government Bond, trotter, br c, 2 years, by The Bondsman-Rose Direct; G. Watrous, Amity- ville, L. 1 550 Toa, trotter, br f, 2 years, by Chimes-Duskess Queen; H. C. Lee, Endora, Me 500 Clover Patch, pacer, br f, 2 years, by Dan Patch-Midi; H. C. Lee, Endora, Me 1000 Matchless McKinney, trotter, b c, 2 years, by McKinney-Charming Bunker; Johnston Bros., London, Ontario 1000 Gazant, trotter, br f, yearling, by Beauseant- Gazelel; W. M. Probasco, New York City.. 400 South 2:17%, trotter, br s, 9 years, by Prince of India-Amaryllis; J. R. MacGowan, Mount Sterling, Ky 360 Nora McKinney 2:12%, trotter, b m, 10 years, by McKinney-Salle Dexter; H. C. Lee, En- dora, Me 1300 Property of Various Owners. Billy H. 2:10%, trotter, b g, 8 years, by Knight; Paul Connolly, Philadelphia, Pa $ 700 Charley Belden 2:08%, trotter, br g, 8 years, by Lynwood W.-Juanita Skinner; W. Jermyn, New York City 1010 Admiral Togo 2:29%, trotter, b g, 5 years, by Iran Alto-Aria; J. Farley, Plattsburg, N. Y 480 Lecco, trotter, 2:09%, blk s, 13 years, by Bon- nie Boy-Lucy Horner; George J. Dietrich, Cleveland, Ohio 1500 Sonoma May 2:29%, br m, 6 years, by Lyn- wood W.-Maud Fowler; Gen. C. C. Watts, Charleston. West Va 2100 Hal Direct 2:06%, pacer, blk h, 6 years, by Direct Hal-Chime of Bells; J. H. Dillon, New Haven, Conn 1400 Jack Axworthy 2:15%, trotter, b g, 5 years, by Axworthy-My Trinket; George Swartz,. Smithtown, N. Y 500 Grace Bond 2:09%, trotter, b m, 6 years, by The Bondsman; W. E. D. Stokes, New York City 6100 Phalla 2:04%, pacer, b m, 1901, by Alliwood- Amiss; W. E. D. Stokes, New York City 3700 Praetoria Bingen, trotter, b f, 3 years, by Bin- gen-Praetoria ; W. E. D. Stokes, New York City 900 Priseilla Bond, trotter, b f, 3 years, by The Bondsman-Mantua Maker; W. E. D. Stokes, New York City 600 Belle Archer 2:12%, trotter, b m, 20 years, by Rene-Mary Drake; W. E. D. Stokes, New York City .' 950 Angus Pointer 2:01%, pacer, b g, 9 years, by Sidney Pointer-Jane; Charles E. Rounds, Bristol, N. H. 7400 Emma Lou 2:25, b m, 1900, by Welcome; A. D. Pinsonnault, Montreal, Canada 160 Bi-Flora 2:09%, trotter, br m, 12 years, by Expedition-Heliotrope; C. A. Boutelle, Cuba, N. Y 2600 Extasy 2:10%, trotter, b m, 11 years, by Baron Wllkes-Ethelwyn ; C. W. Baker, Aberdeen, Md 3000 Highball 2:06%. trotter, b g, 7 years, by Dr. Hooker-Lena S.; E. S. Burk, Cleveland, O... 9400 William O. 2:04%, pacer, blk g. 6 years, by The Director General-daughter of George Sim- mons; Charles Staff, Wampaunn, Pa 1750 Ardelle 2:04%, pacer, b m, 6 years, by J. H. L.-Lady Yeiser; Burt Whitley, Munail, Ind. 3600 Tempus Fugit 2:07%, trotter, ch g, 7 years, by Mark Time-Altamona ; J. H. Cornish, New York City 2000 Fantasy 2:08%, trotter, b m, 17 years, by Chimes-Honora; H. Brehm. Baltimore, Md. . 750 Direct Hal 2:04%. pacer, blk h, 11 years, by Direct-Bessie Hal; Howard Cobb, Ithaca, N. Y 10,000 Turley 2:07%, trotter, b g, 10 years, by French Plate-Ellemac; Dr. R. C. McCulIy, New York City 1600 Todd 2:14%, trotter, br s, 8 years, by Bingen- Fanella; Abe Garson, New York City 30,000 Nancy Hanks 2:04, trotter, br m, 21 years, by Happy Medium-Nancy Lee; E. & J. Madden, Lexington, Ky 1500 Nancy McKerron, trotter, b f, by John A. Mc- Kerron-Nancy Hanks; H. K. Devereux, Cleveland, Ohio 1000 Fanella 2:13, trotter, b m, 14 years, by Arion- Directress; E. & J. Madden, Lexington, Ky. 3725 Toddington, trotter, b c, yearling, bv Moko- Fanella; J. W. Daly, Mt Kisco, N. Y 3300 Nella, trotter, b f, 2 years, by Bingen-Fanella; J. R. Magowan, Mt. Sterling, Ky 1750 Anella 2:20%, trotter, b m, 5 years, by Bingen- Fanella; Dromore Farm, Port Huron, Mich. 1600 King Direct 2:04%, pacer; A S. Rodney, Lowell, Mass .' 2100 Directum Kelly 2:08%, trotter; Emil Jacob- son, New York City 4550 The Phantom 2:10%, trotter; B. O. Shank, Cleveland, Ohio 2500 Daphne Direct 2:10%, pacer; G. D. Sherman, Port Henry, N. Y 1050 Consuela S. 2:07%, trotter; J. W. Daly, Mount Kisco, N. Y , 1050 Ann Direct 2:12%, trotter; J. R. Magowan, Mount Sterling, Ky 835 Bolivar 2:00%, pacer, 10 years; J. D. King, Paterson, N. J 1000 Claro, pacer, 6 years; Joseph F. Gibbons, New York City 785 Hetty G. 2:04%, pacer; W. E. D. Stokes, New •York City 600 Stiletto C. 2:12%, pacer; H. Jones, Rushville, Ind 1500 Hal R. 2:07%, pacer; B. O. Shank, Randall, Ohio 3400 Edwin S. 2:08. pacer, 8 years; A. J. Furbush, Brighton, Mass 560 Aristo 2:0S%, b g. 1899, by Nushagak; T. E. Gross, Albany. N. Y 250 Judge Green 2:09, b g. 1S99, by Directum; S. W. Winner. New York 450 Rajah, c g, 2:10%, pacing, 1897, by Charles Derby; Theo. H. Coleman, Wilkesbarre, Pa. 325 California Cresceus 2:17%, trotter, 6 years: G. Hill, Long Island City THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 7, 1907. .-. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL .'. I » f CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT 2 GAME FISHES OF THE PACIFIC. [By Chas. F. Holder. — Read at the Auglers' Confer ence in New York.l In a conference ot this kind, when the purpose is avowedly to discuss ways and means of reform along the lines of greatest resistance, it may not seem out of place to glance at one of the successful ef- forts which have been made on the Pacific Coast to establish a high standard of sport, and to stop the unnecessary destruction of the splendid game fishes, which' have made the Government islands of San Clemente, Coronado and Santa Catalina, Santa Cruz and the Bay of Monterey famous the world over. In attempting this, I may be pardoned for referring to the work of a single organization, the Tuna Club, which was founded a decade or more ago, as I am best informed as to its methods and development. It may seem absurd to the layman to be told that the Tuna Angling Club had as its prime motive — its fundamental principle — not the catching of tuna and other game fishes, not sport, but rather the conservation of the resources of this portion of the ocean. To the uninformed public, the Tuna Club has been an organization for the enhancement of sport; its beautiful prizes and trophies have been apparently designed to encourage anglers to fish, first, last and all the time, and to catch and land the largest and seemingly the greatest number of fishes. But the fundamental principle which has underlaid the Tuna Club has been entirely and abso- lutely the reverse; its object has been to restrict the catch, to throw every obstacle in the way of the angler, and to make the attainment of his desires as difficult as possime. This can, possibly, best be illustrated by giving a brief outline of the actual current of events which led to the founding of this experiment in piscatorial philanthropy. Some twenty years or more ago I visited the island of Santa Catalina, which the Smithsonian Institution had recently exploited in an archaeological sense, and being an angler, I was duly impressed by seeing yeuowtails ranging from eighteen to forty pounds taken from the beach, not one or two, but dozens. I became an habitue of this sea angler's paradise, and as time went on it became known as the best sea angling locality on the Coast; indeed, attained an international reputa- tion for its big game fishes, photographs of some of which I hope can be shown you this evening. Per- sonally I used a rod from the beginning, but for some years the majority of pleasure seekers here, to facilitate the slaughter, used hand-lines of a large and menacing caliber, and it was not unusual in the early days to see a launch go out equipped with from four to six of these engines of war and return with a load of yeliowtails, white sea bass, albacore and bonito — splendid fishes, ranging up to fifty pounds — hard fighters, well deserving a better fate. The standard of sport appeared to be based on the theory of catching the most fish in the shortest time, and the man who could boast that he had killed the maximum number of fishes in a day posed as the lion of the hour. One of these pisca- torial Neros informed me in a burst of confidence that in one day he had taken 1,000 trout from a little stream, the San Gabriel, and Dr. Jordan will tell you that he saw a heap of several hundred of the rare golden trout lying on the banks of a stream in the high Sierras, evidence that some of the unmen- tionable tribe had been trying to attain merit by seeing how many they could catch in a given time. Finally convinced that it was a waste of time to argue, and that the "game shoat" was determined to remain one, I decided to abandon him to his fate, or resort to some other method. The oppor- tunity came one day when by mere good luck, the real "fisherman's luck" which we all know so well, I took after a four hours' struggle a tuna which towed me ten miles before it was brought to gaff. The fish was taken with a 16-ounce rod, and what is known as a 21-thread line. The catch created a sensation, the details being telegraphed far and wide, as the greatest feat with a rod ever perpe- trated upon an unoffending and helpless public. The interest this catch aroused became the inspiration of the Tuna Club and the idea was conceived, that if a number of gentlemen would band together and agree to use rods and the light 21-thread line for all these big game fishes, wholesale slaughter could be shamed out of existence. So the Tuna Club took form in a guileless sort of fashion, and its constitution and by-laws were much tie same as those of many clubs designed for the attainment of sport, the social amenities, and a big k lliug. But this club was bound to the use of ligh* rods and lines, and hand-lines were referred 'i as '• .msportsmanlike and detrimental to the public . " In brief, the club rules established at one move, a high standard of sport and fair play, and every man who joined the organization agreed to stand by it and promote its interests in every way. The club, which grew rapidly, had three classes of membership, those who landed a 100-pound tuna according to club rules were called active members, as they certainly had to be very active to qualify, and they had the right to vote; there are but sixty- seven in the club to-day; then came the associate members, who were skilled anglers, in spiritual ac- cord with the object of the movement, and the club has a membership of over 300 of these; finally came the honorary members, gentletnen who had in some signal manner aided in the cause of the protection of game fishes. This membership included some of the most distinguished anglers in this country and in England, whose names stood for all that is honor- able in sport. Among them were Theodore Roose- velt, Grover Cleveland, Henry Van Dyke, David Starr Jordan, Gifford Pinehot, Charles Hallock, Jo- seph Jefferson, the president of the British Sea Anglers' Association, and others. One of the first official acts of the club was to organize an angling tournament, or. as a cynical paper said, "offer a premium on slaughter." The club offered prizes — gold medals, cups, rods, cash to anglers and boatmen — for the largest fish in the various classes. These prizes, at least the cups and medals, were to remain the property of the club, and to be imperishable monuments to the prowess of the angler. The club made a special point of offering prizes to the boatmen of successful anglers, and on the first of May, 1895, the first Tuna Club tournament opened and continued until October, when the prizes were given out. I had the pleasure at the annual banquet of the club of reporting the outcome. The first result was that boatmen refused to al- low hand-lines in their boats, -as their use disquali- fied anglers for club prizes, rewards and records. Then they all equipped themselves with rods and lines of the club's required size, and at once victory was in sight. The hand-liner who could kill a 50- pound fish in two minutes disappeared from " the waters of Santa Catalina (a marvel, when it is con- sidered that at least 100,000 persons visit this island annually), and every one became a rod fisherman. What was the result? It was manifestyl impossible for any one to land an 18 or 20-pound fish with light rod and a 21-thread line in less than ten or twenty minutes, and half the fish hooked parted the lines if the anglers did not play them carefully. The use of the rods, of course, enhanced the sport 75 per cent, and the catch was reduced to a normal humane number. This confession, by the very exigencies of the situation, is, of course, strictly confidential, as I doubt if any of the thousands thus converted sus- pected that they were being tricked into fishing like gentlemen, and taught the lesson of a square deal to even a fish. Every year this tournament is given and new ideas introduced, new prizes awarded, and every year the catch is reduced until to-day, with the aid of other and younger clubs — the Light Tackle. Rod and Reel, Striped Bass, Coronado Rod and Reel, Ar- ansas Pass Tarpon Club, Asbury Park Angling Club, and others, the spectacle of scores of splendid game fishes being towed out to sea and thrown away, is, at least at Avalon, but a memory. The boatmen of Avalon have, it is estimated, $100,000 invested in fine rods, reels, cleverly equipped launches and boats of various kinds, and I venture the assertion that nowhere in the world does a higher standard of sport prevail, and as 25 per cent of the anglers are from without the State, the good work and ex- ample still goes on among the heathen, who are al- ways with us. While this work has been pre-eminently success- ful, so far as it goes, and in one locality. I submit to the anglers of this convention that the proper way to carry on such a reform movement is to make the fight in the public schools. Every normal boy is a future angler or hunter, and the place to reach him is in the public schools, where he is "tutored in the rudiments of many desperate studies:" I con- sider the splendid lecture system of the American Museum, established by Professor Albert S. Bick- more, as one of the most far-reaching and valuable educational factors of the past three decades, but one of the lectures should be on sport; its standards, its limitations and legitimate field — a lecture to be repeated in every public or private school in the land. This would be followed by the elimination from our common language of those more than offen- sive terms "pot-hunter" and "game hog." Sport is degraded because the average hunter or angler obeys the instinct to hurt, and has not been told that there are high standards to be lived up to, and I can con- ceive no more important result of this notable as- semblage of honest anglers than that it procure for schools, public and private, university and college, the giving of a lecture or lectures bearing on the subject of standards in sport, the rights of fishes, birds and all animals to humane consideration from spoilsman or angler. The oceanic fishes of California are remarkable for their size and fighting qualities. At the head stands the tuna, the record rod catch of the Tuna Club being 251 pounds. This fish has fought an angler from one to fourteen hours and then escaped. Then comes the yellowfin tuna, a splendid allied visitant, ranging up to 75 pounds, a fine game fish, as uncertain in its coming and going as the larger fish, yet in 1906, five hundred yellowfin tunas were taken at Avalon with the six-ounce rods and 9-thread lines, introduced by President Arthur Jerome Eddy, of the Light Tackle Club. Next is the albacore, or long-finned tuna, a hard and vigorous fighter, ranging up to sixty pounds; the bonito, twenty; the yellowtail (Seriola), seventeen to sixty pounds. In the bass tribe we have a colossus, the black sea bass, the club record of which is 436 pounds. The swordfish is a game fish in California. It leaps like the tarpon or the beautiful dolphin, also taken here, and a 156-pound swordfish has fought an angler three hours, giving a fine play. The white sea bass of these waters is a cousin of the Eastern weakfish. None that I have taken were under fifty pounds, and specimens weighing eighty pounds have been caught from Coronado to Monterey. Then there are the sheepshead, from ten to twelve pounds; the barracuda, ten pounds; the rock bass, twelve, and many more from the Roncadors to the salmon of Monterey, which afford much sport in these summer seas. It is impossible without encroaching upon the time of the conference to more than hint at the game fishes of the interior of California, the streams which rise in the Sierras, as the McCloud, the Rus- sian, the Kern, Sacramento, Feather, Santa Inez, Carmel, and others, all of which lure the angler to a wonderland of sport, where the golden trout, the rainbow, salmon, and almost every American trout may be seen. During the past summer I fished the Feather River over the divide of the Sierra Nevada, and took living rainbows of seven pounds, and saw New England brook trout and a forty-pound salmon in the same stream, suggestive of the variety of fishes found on the Pacific Slope, where there is an earnest desire to elevate sport and to establish a standard that shall command the respect of all men. GREENHEART VS. SPLIT-CANE. For some weeks past a spirited controversy has been waging in the columns of The Fishing Gazette, London, England, ov&r the respective merits of greenheart and split-cane fishing rods. Advocates of both makes, including the manufacturers who make a specialty of either greenheart or split-cane, have zealously presented their opinions. Probably the most able champion of the greenheart rod is P. D. Malloch, 26 Scott street, Perth, N. B., the well known maker of all kinds of fishing tackle. Mr. Malloch founds his arguments in favor of greenheart upon a long experience in the manufacturing field, and also experience in actually fishing with almost all kinds of rods made by the best English and American makers. He offers six different reasons why greenheart is superior to split-cane as a rod- making material. From the side of a believer in greenheart, they are convincing, though in some cases unsubstantiated by anything but the writer's own assertions. 1st. The split-cane does not pos- sess the same amount of casting power; (a) greater exertion is required in getting out the line, there- fore more tiring; (b) a cast can not be made with ease against the wind. 2d. The split-cane does not impart the proper movement to the fly; (a) when a fish takes hold of the fly the top of the rod bends down, and has not sufficient power to hook them; (b) once hooked, the fish has such control of the line that it becomes "bagged" and command of the fish is lost. 3d. Double time is required in killing a fish and far more are lost with split-cane than with greenheart. 4th. Split-cane rods are more liable to break, and when broken are more difficult to repair. 5th. No two split-cane rods can be made exactly alike, and if the balance is not satisfactory at first it can not be altered. 6th. They have to be made uncomfortably heavy to give the same power as greenheart. Continues Mr. Malloch; "A greenheart rod has a feel about it that can not be had from cane, the slightest touch at the hook being conveyed right to the hand. Again, the steely spring that it is imbued with makes casting a pleasure; the line lifts easily from the water and is sent for- ward without exertion. In fact, the rod does the whole thing. With split-cane, on the other hand, a strong pull is necessary to make the line go out In casting where there is any obstacle behind the angler, such as a high bank or under bushes, the greenheart will swing and switch out a line where cane would prove inadequate." The concluding assertion of Mr. Malloch is that, given two rods — one a spilt-cane and the other a greenheart — both of the same length and weight, and casting the same length of line, far less power is required in doing the work with a greenheart. We fancy there are many American manufacturers and users who will take exception to many of the positive assertions of the English manu- facturer, especially in view of the fact that certain classes of American-made rods have never been seriously considered by English sportsmen and manu- facturers. o Your Stomach is O. K. If you drink Jrckson's Napa Soda. Saturday, December 7, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN IMPORTANCE OF STUDY OF FISH FOOD. [Chauncey Juday in the Bulletin of the United States Bureau of Fisheries.] In considering the life conditions of a living or- ganism, one of the most important factors to be taken into account is, naturally, the food. It is es- sential to know something about the quantity and kind of food required not only for existence, but aiso for the best and most complete development of the organism. In agriculture this question has received the attention of many investigators, and the results of their labors are apparent everywhere. To mention only two instances: We know that plants and soils have been studied to determine what plants are best adapted to the different kinds of soil; where certain food elements are lacking in a soil, fertilizers are added, or the soil is inoculated with bacteria which will produce the desired results. In stock feeding much has been done to determine the relative value and nutritive qualities of the various kinds of food generally employed, so that this indus- try may now be conducted along scientific lines. Comparatively little attention has been given to the food of our useful aquatic animals, however. The whole subject of aquiculture, in fact, has been very much neglected. Analysis have been made and we have been told that our regular food fishes are very nutritious and make an excellent food for us, but our knowledge as to what produces this nutritious food is entirely too limited. The whole question of the relation of quantity and quality of food to the rate of growth and physical well being of fishes needs much more thorough investigation than it has yet received. This negelct of aquiculture is certainly not due to its slight economic importance, or perhaps it would be better to say to small possibilities of its great economic importance. It has been estimated that a body of water of average fertility will pro- duce five times as much as an equal area of average land. Sweeney (1898) calls attention to the fact that a small fish pond (60 by 120 feet) in Indiana pro- duced 1,000 pounds of black bass and 250 pounds of yellow perch in fifteen months without being sup- plied with any artificial food. At the price of 8 cents per pound he estimated that if the natural waters of Indiana had been relatively only about a tenth as productive as this pond, the fish products would have been almost equal in value to the corn crop of the State in 1996, the year of this experi- ment, and a little more than twice the value of the wheat crop. Yet, in spite of the great possibili- ties of our natural waters from an economic stand- point, most of them receive little or no attention except annually or biennially, when our Legislators wrestle with the complex problem of devising laws for the protection of fish and aquatic birds. There is little doubt that if more attention was given to investigations relative to increasing the producing efficiency of our natural waters, many of the strin- gent protective laws that now adorn our statute books would become superfluous. Like other living organisms, fishes are affected by both the quantity and quality of the food avail- able for them. The quantity of suitable fish food found in a stream or lake determines not only the number of fish that may be supported, but also the physical condition of those that do survive. When food is scarce a smaller number will be able to win in the struggle for existence, and those that do win will usually be poor and stunted in their growth. Fish epicures have persistently maintained that the flavor of a poorly fed fish is much inferior to that of one which has had an abundant supply of food. They also assert that the flavor is affected very much by ine kind of food on which the fish feeds. It is stated, too, that the kind of food affects the growth of a fish very materially. Baird (1857) cites an experiment in which young trout, presumably the same number and of the same size, were placed in three separate tanks and were fd upon different kinds of food. The trout in one tank were supplied with worms; those in another were given live minnows; while those in the third were fed upon "water-flies." The trout which subsisted upon worms grew slowly and had a lean appearance; those which were sup- plied with live minnows became much larger; "while those which had flies alone given to them attained In a short time prodigious dimensions, weighing twice as jmuch as both the others together." It is true, of course, that there is a very marked differ- ence in the rate of growth of trout, even under ap- parently the same food conditions. Trout culturists, for instance, find it necessary to sort the young trout of a pond at regular intervals after they are a few months old, and separate the larger, preco- cious individuals from the smaller, weaker ones in order to keep the former from preying upon the latter. But, in spite of this apparent contradictory evidence, there is little doubt that the great differ- ence in the results obtained in the above experiment was due, in some measure at least, to the different kinds of food supplied. As long ago as 1653 Walton appreciated the im- portance of the quality of the feeding ground, for he says: "And certainly, as some pastures breed larger sheep, so do some rivers, by reason of the ground over which they flow, breed larger trouts." Francis (1868) makes the assertion that "trout in one stream will be much larger, firmer, redder and better shaped than in others. This may, in a mea- sure, be owing to the greater abundance of food, but I have every reason to believe that it proceeds quite as much from the kind of food that they are enabled to obtain.' Further on he says: "In lakes also it is a very common thing to find the trout in one lake large, bright and well fed, and in another very similar in appearance, and perhaps only a bare half-mile distant from the other, they will be long, black and lean, with heads out of all propor- tion to the thickness of the body. In another, prob- ably but a similar distance from the first two, the trout will be abundant, but very small, though bright and well colored. To ememplify this he cites a group of small lakes in which he had fished and attributes the superior condition of the trout in the smallest lake of the group to the abundance .and greater variety of the food found in it. Baird (1857) cites a similar difference between the trout of two streams, one of which is a tributary of the other, and he ascribes it to the great difference in the quantity and variety of the fish food which he found in the two waters. Thus it is evident that a knowledge of both the quantity and kinds of food found in a stream or lake is of very great importance when it comes to the question of trout culture. This, doubtless, is true also of the culture of all other fishes, and this know- ledge would be very valuable in the introduction of a species of fish into new waters. If we know the kind of food oh which the fish thrives best, and if we also know the quantity and kinds of food available in the water to be stocked, then the prob- lem of stocking the water can be attacked in such a way as greatly to increase the chances of success. Until such knowledge is acquired we must continue to experiment more or less blindly. Walton tells us that the trout "lies at watch for any fly or minnow that comes near him, and he especially loves the May-fly." In the two and a half centuries since Walton wrote, relatively little has been added to his observations on the feeding habits of most of the trouts, though several writers, especially writers on trout culture, have commented in a general way upon the great variety of trout food. There is very little definite information as to the quantities and proportions of the various com- ponent elements, however. From general statements we learn that the food includes various kinds of worms, all kinds of insects (both adults and larvae), mollusks of one sort or another, crustaceans, small fish, fish eggs; in fact, almost anything that is digestible as well as many things that are not diges- tible. Trout are regarded as carnivorous from choice, but omnivorous in cases of necessity. HUNTERS' LICENSE REVENUE. DIAMOND FISHING TROPHY. Donald P. Gillies of Goldfield, Nev., has placed a $200 medal at the disposal of the Catalina Light Tackle Club, to be awarded yearly to the person capturing the biggest yellowtail with light tackle. The first medal has been given to Edward C. Sachs of Butte, Mont, for his catch of a 41%-pound fish last summer. Gillies' medal is to be contested each year. It is designed with the figure of a yellowtail in the center, with a blue sky on the upper half of the field, and the green sea on the lower portion. The medal is solid gold, with a valuable diamond in- closed in a Maltese cross at the top. "Gillies' Medal" is inscribed on a blue field on the top cross-bar, and the names of winners are to appear successively below this, on a second cross-piece. The members of the club have not been notified of the donation of the medal, and Secretary Brewster only received word recently that the jewel was to be placed in his custody by a Los Angeles jeweler. Mr. Brewster will notify Mr. Sachs, the winner, that the medal is in the club's possession, and the latter will designate what disposal is to be made of the trophy for the ensuing year. o ■ Hyde Creek Stocked. — Twelve cans of- 10,000 fish each arrived from the State Hatchery recently, con- signed to the Tuolumne County Fish and Game As- sociation of Sonora, which have in hand the im- portant work of stocking the streams of the county. Two cans were placed in Sugar Pine Creek, which flows into the north fork of the Tuolumne River, and the balance in Hyde Creek at different points along the stream. All the fish were put into the water in first-class condition. Another consignment of fish is expected soon. Hyde Creek is one of the best trout streams within easy access of Sonora. It has never been systemati- cally stocked, and although it has been more thoroughly fished every year than any other stream in the county, yet the supply of fish therein have held out remarkably well. At the Battle Creek Fishery 23,000,000 salmon eggs have been taken to date. At the Mill Creek Fishery, near Tehama, 13,000,000 have been gathered. Cap- tain Lambson, superintendent, says that the season is an average one. A total of 45,000,000 will be col- lected at Battle Creek, the largest fishery in the world, and 23,000,000 at Mill Creek. Fifteen men are employed at each fishery. The fish, stripped of their spawn, are given away to those who will take them. Farmers haul them away by wagon loads. Some are salted down for food, although as a food they are not very good. About the best use the bruised carcasses can be put to is as a fertilizer for fruit trees. . As a revenue producer for the Fish Commission the sale of hunters' license tags has been, beyond all anticipation, a most successful measure. Accord- ing to recent advices from Sacramento the amount already realized is $110, j00. This sum is made up from the sale of annual tags at $1 per tag. The amount given does not include the non-resident li- censes at $10 each, or the foreign licenses, costing $25 each. This total was up to the first of last week, and was given in a report made to the Gov- ernor by Charles H. Vogelsang, secretary of the Board of Fish Commissioners. It is estimated that the State will realize suffi- cient money to support the Commission, and it is understood that no more appropriations will be asked from the State. The money taken in by the County Clerks for hunting licenses goes direct to the funds of the Commission. With the $110,000 added to the appropriation of the last Legislature for carrying on the business of the Commission, it is estimated that there is now a sufficient fund for all purposes. The Legislature appropriated $5,000 for the propa- gation and protection of fish, $40,000 for building and maintaining hatcheries through the State, $1,000 for printing, and $7,500 for building and equipping and maintaining a railroad car to be used to dis- tribute fish from the hatcheries to the waters of the State. The hunters' license tax has been more successful than was expected. It shows that there is approxi- mately 115,000 hunters in California, and that they have paid the license without grumbling. Practically every man who ' hunts has a tin tag for which he paid $1. The tags cost the State 5 cents each, de- livered to the hunters, leaving 95 cents clear profit for the Commission. The County Clerks do the extra work and receive no commission. LIVE DECOYS. The wiles of the hunter to deceive the innocent wild duck are becoming more advanced as the sport of duck hunting grows. The art of man is being pit- ted against the wisdom of the feathered tribe and each day must the webfeet learn of new dangers that besiege them. Years ago hunters merely took to the tules as a blind behind which to hide and wait for the ducks to pass. Then some imitative genius started to mak- ing ducks of wood to entice the flying birds to settle in range of the gun. Boats were constructed to resemble, to almost an exactness, a floating bunch of tule, and in this way many of the tribe were de- ceived into death, for the drifting imitation with a hunter concealed within could play havoc in a flock of feeding ducks. The hunted ones, however, became wise to this deception and now are not be- guiled as before, and the hunter must devise other means of dception. Among the latest of these means is the inter- breding or crossing of tame and wild ducks. Tame ducks were and are yet used as decoys, but their call is not always sufficient to lure the wild duck to the water from his lofty flight. As taming a wild duck for a decoy was out of the question, the next practical thing was done, and that is to cross a wild and tame fowl. A hunter once found a wounded wild mallard drake, and taking it home bred it with some tame mallards. He found that as a decoy the crossed bird is hard to beat. His success led to other hunters taking it up, anl now many sportsmen use live decoys of crossed birds and say they give good results. , A drake and two ducks are generally taken out for the hunt and are placed apart from each other on different sides of a patch of tule. When the drake looks up and sees a bunch of wild lucks flying over, he, in his lonesomeness, calls out to them. The decoy hens, hearing the drake call, then give their answer, and as a result of the long-distance conversation the wild ducks circle around and then join those on the water. The hunter does, the rest. At the regular monthly meeting of the Southern California Rod and Reel Club, held last week, it was decided to inaugurate a gold-button contest for big fish, to include all the waters in Southern California, from Santa Barbara to the Mexican line. A six-foot, ten-ounce rod and a nine-strand line must be used by competitors and each one must pay $1 entrance fee. This button division will comprise a special class by itself and no member of the club need join it unless he desires. There will be three kinds of buttons, one for outside fishing, another for inside and the other for maximum limit fish in each class. M. A. Carpenter has been appointed Deputy Fish Commissioner for the Redding district. He was the most efficient policeman Redding ever had and proved to be the dread of all crooks and evil-doers. He has made a good record also as a detective with the railroad. His appointment as Deputy Fish Com- missioner is expected to result In the detection of some of the violators of the game and fish laws, of whom there are hundreds, particularly among the Greeks, although there has not been a single con- viction in Shasta county this year. Jackson's Napa Soda is th« best hot weatier 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 7. 1907. TRICKS IN SHOTGUN MANUFACTURE. POSSIBILITIES IN THE .22 CARTRIDGE. Comparisons between the conditions that surround the manufacture of guns in America and the same industry as carried on in England are frequently made. Without going into a discussion of the merits in each case, the main point of difference that at first presents itself is the British gunmaking custom of proving firearms. The English Proof House is an institution with which few Americans are familiar. For that reason a few remarks about its operation and the loopholes by which certain gunmakers evade the law and profit by an illegal traffic in guns should prove interesting. One of the strangest things about the English Proof Acts is that they apply only to England and not to Scot- land. For instance, in Scotland each gunmaker is responsible for the safety from bursting of his own guns, just as in America. In estimating the cost, then, of a gun sold, in Glasgow, for example, one has not to calculate the cost of proving the barrels, which put at least some cents on to the price of all guns sold in England. It is possible, therefore, for a Glasgow firm of gunmakers to have guns made for them in England, and sold to their customers, wherever they may be, from Glasgow without having to incur any expense whatever in Proof House charges. It seems to follow that shotguns made, let us say, in Birmingham and engraved with the name of a Glasgow gunmaker do not require to be proved at all. The maker or the seller can pocket the Proof House charges as additional profit on the cost of making the gun. It may be that the gun can be sent unproved direct from Birmingham to some other town without having to travel to Glasgow and back again from Glasgow to that town. This is not assert- ing that such proceedings actually occur, but is merely citing a supposition case to show what is possible and probably not actually illegal. The re- verse of this occurrence again would be where the gun manufacturer uses the Proof House as a cover to his selling foreign guns as British-made weapons, even though bearing his Liege proof marks, for ex- ample when imported. The filing oft of the proof marks entirely from the barrels and thereafter re- proving the weapons at the English Proof House ob- tains for them the hallmark of Proof House approval in Britain, and enables them to be sold at the price of British-made weapons, which, of course, are higher than Belgian ones, giving all the more profit to the so-called maker, and enabling him to compete un- fairly with bona fide British makers. The English proof marks are paid for in this case only for one purpose and that is to deceive the buyers, who believe that they are buying English-made guns. The guns, no doubt, may be good enough sporting weapons, having stood the proof charges both in Belgium and England, but they certainly are not what they are represented to be, and the legality of their sale is open to question. If by such ingenious evasions of the law, says the County Gentleman, London, gunmakers were able to give their clients corresponding reductions in the prices charged, and still to supply strong, re- liable weapons of good shooting powers, there are no doubt many sportsmen who would pocket deception and say nothing.' But seldom, indeed, are the sports- man's interests studied by such dealers as would re- sort to such means of manufacture. They would do so undoubtedly merely as a means of increasing their own profits, while supplying their customers with less valuable guns than they imagined they were purchasing. If such things were done any- where it would be difficult to describe them as straightforward dealing, and it is even doubtful if the law would protect the doers of them were the facts to become clearly ascertained. There are, of course, a multitude of shooters who do not care a jot for finish so long as they get the good shooting qualities in a strong, medium-priced game gun. There is a greater proportional profit on a cheap gun thrice sold than on a higher class weapon once sup- plied to the more limited demand therefor. It is not intended to go deeply into the question of profit, and allusion is only made to it so far as affecting the sale of guns. It is always a very invidious task to have to show a sportsman how much profit his gunmaker has made in supplying him with a gun. At the same time in looking into the question of value in one gun compared with another, or, in other words, the worth of one gun compared with another, the price is often a guide. But price again is not an infallible guide, because some gunmakers can buy cheaper than others and some have devices unknown to other gunmakers of securing bargains in sound enough stuff that is difficult to trace to its origin. It would take an extremely good judge of a gun and careful examination of the parts and the shooting to detect where in such cases the inferiority came in. Belgian work, for example, is very cheap and sub- stantial, and it is not easy to detect it when treated as it is by some gunmakers in the Midland capital. The great southward flight of the wild ducks, which has been expectantly awaited by Los Angeles sports- men for several weeks by the scatter-gun pointers, took place Sunday. From early morning great flocks of the wild fowl came winging lown from the North throughout the day and by nightfall the ocean off the beach resorts was literally covered with the feathered visitors. Old-time hunters say it is the largest flight seen ir the south in years, and gives promise of splen- d'-i sport when the ducks locate their feeding grounds ai-o desert the security of the ocean. Though there is nothing of a magical quality about the dimension .220 of an inch it seems destined to play a large part in the future of firearms. Public opinion at first condemned this as an inappropriate bore of cartridge for the shooting of small game, and yet to-day it forms the favorite missle of the rabbit and pot-hunter, to say nothing of the sparrow shooter. He realizes as no one else can the circumstance that there are other things to consider than mere stopping power. Given a sufficient degree of accu- racy, the efficiency of the .22 bullet leaves but little to be desired, whilst offering other advantages, such as the minimizing of noise and saving of expense. Just at the present time, says an English contem- porary, everyone favors the longest of the three cart- ridges which fall under the .22 designation in a great measure from the circumstance that rifle barrels are constructed to take the long cartridges, and gunnery abhors a vacuum. The air rifle, with its .177 of an inch, demonstrates that we have not arrived at the end of things in the L. R. .22 rim-rifle cartridge. For a start at any rate the short .22 is worthy of careful consideration. Given a chamber dimentioned to the short cartridge, and the enhanced shooting accuracy obtained will bring its due reward. At the present moment the bullet from the shorter cartridge, when fired from any of the rifles as commonly offered for sale and suited only for the tallest members of the family, gives a dispersion greater than the personal error of the shorter. Its chances of success are prejudiced so long as it is well known that the fixed rest results of the alternative cartridge go one bet- ter than the most perfect holding of a praticed shot. This anomaly can be oversome, and the sub-division of .22 cartridges into short and long will represent a step in advance. The next stage of development will be to produce an internally lubricated .22 cart- ridge requiring a chamber formed on rational lines, that is the exterior diameter of the case must be greater than that of the bullet by the -sickness of the metal forming the mouth of the cage. When these things have been accomplished other problems will follow: but sufficient unto the day is an excellent principle to adopt in mapping out a program of re- search. Early English Gunpowder. — A bucket containing bullets and gunpowder has been discovered in the roof of Durham Castle, where it is believed to have been walled up about the year 1641, when the castle was being prepared to withstand a Scottish raid. The bullets are molded spheres of two sizes, and. according to the analysis of Messrs. Silberrad and Simpson, consists of a little over 99 per cent of lead, with iron and silver, and traces of bis- muth, arsenic and antimony. The gunpowder is not granulated like that of the present day, and was evidently prepared by simply mixing the ingredients. It contains about 1 per cent of moisture, and the pro- portion of the constituents calculated on the dry powder is practically identical with that of the black gunpowder of to-day. viz.: niter, 75 per cent; carbon, 15 per cent, and sulphur, 10 per cent It is pointed out by Messrs. Silberrad and Simpson that this is a remarkable fact, since the gunpowders made in England at that time contained a considerably larger amount of sulphur. The only gunpowder with the modern proportions in use in the seventeenth cen- tury was Prussian musket powder, and hence it is suggested that the Durham powder was probably of Prussian origin. Fishing Rod Ferrules. — An eminent English au- thority writing of fishing rod ferrules, says these should be fitted with a lock fastening, which "is very superior to the old way of tieing the pices to prevent them from coming loose." This may seem curious to anglers in the United States, accustomed as they are to the excellent ferrules supplied by our own makers, but the fact is that English fer- rules of brass, while beautifully made and finished, are ineffective. It is by no means unusual, while casting with an English rod, to have a tip or middle joint thrown out because of loose ferrules, whereas with American German silver ferrules it often re- quires some skill and no little strength to take the rod apart after use, for the ferrules fit tightly and give no trouble. KENNEL SUGGESTIONS. We have often wondered at the very great amount of fuss and trouble that the inexperienced breeder, in his deep anxiety for the welfare of the coming litter, expends upon a bitch who is expecting a litter. Care- fully measured exercises at certain hours, carefully prescribed meals, both as to quality and quantity, doses of various aperients, and specially prepared beds are only some of the fussy and totally unneces- sary preludes to the great event Now all these pre- liminaries are superfluous, and are certainly worry- ing to the expectant mother, and go far to bring about the very evils they are meant to obviate. As in many other matters with dogs, the bitch herself is by far the best judge at this critical moment, as a rule. We say this advisedly, for of course, there are some bitches that, owing to savagery, sheer indolence, or even excessive fondness for their off- spring, are quite unfit to be trusted with their newly- born offspring for more than a few minutes at a time. Still, it is very remarkable that young bitches with their first litters are very seldom anything but the very best of mothers, and we have often had evidence that bad mothers are the direct result of injudicious meddling and interference at the time of their first whelping. However, we' will dismiss this kind of bitch and her works by advising the provision of a foster mother, which is certainly a cheap and effctive way out of the difficulty. Now, as to the best manner in which to treat a bitch in the advanced stages of pregnancy. Ordinary treatment and exercise should be followed till the end of the sixth week, by which time our novice will know whether or not his hopes of a litter are to be realized. Then, if an outhouse is available, the bitch should be kept loose in it, or, under favorable circum- stances, even free to run about the dwelling house is advisable. As to food, as a staple there is noth- ing better than raw paunch, well washed and cleaned. This, in most instances, will keep the bowels open enough without giving castor oil, syfup of buckthorn, or other purges, the administration of which at this stage often does more harm than the physic it- self does good. All causes of excitement should be avoided. Let the bitch alone; anything likely to upset her nerves should be kept at arm's length. But if the raw paunch does not keep her bowels open, it is more than probable some meal drop with a little dripping melted in it and given warm will have the desired effect if its administration is per- sisted in. If the bitch is obstinate it will be ample time to give castor oil, but great care must be taken in handling her for its administration. As the time gets nearer and nearer, the bitch, if left to herself, will find a resting place in some out of the way cor- ner. A clean, soft sack or two — and there is nothing better than a couple of biscuit bags — put down in this particular place, and is possible, fixed in some way to the floor, to prevent "rucking," is the next requisite. The bitch will settle down to her bed, will have her puppies thus, and in ten out of twelve cases give no trouble whatever. Again we repeat, leave her to her own devices. In a few cases, mal-presentation, a dead puppy, or other obstetric trouble may make manipular assist- ance necessary. Then send for a vet at once. Scores of bitches are ruined by inexperienced hand- ling at such a juncture, and it is not a moment for economy or even delay, in the hope that "she will be all right in the morning" to be practiced. With this treatment a bitch will do all right, bring her family into the world, and have all clean, dry, and cuddled up before her owner even knows that the all-important moment has arrived. Business methods may not alone insure success, but few people ever make a success of the live stock business without them. The no-accounts ken- nel is apt to degenerate into the kennel of no-account, for shiftless, haphazard ways of doing things soon spoil any business. They do that! Getting together a few good dogs and a beauti- fully illustrated dog book does not necessarily mean a famous kennel and heavy profits. The fact of the matter is that the dog-producing industry re- quires as much brains and shrewdness as any other; and it just has to be run on business lines to be a commercial success. Good penmanship, book-keeping and spelling though desirable, are not necessary. The great es- sential is to start a simple book or set of books now, and jot down everything therein so that you under- stand it yourself. Keep a strict account with each dog. Charge it with its keep, and credit it with all it brings in. Then, once or twice a year take stock by totalling up the sums of the receipts and expenses, and esti- mating the present value of the live stock on hand, so that you know just where you are. and what profit or loss has resulted from the last year or half- year of trading. Of course, it means a certain amount of extra trouble; but it has always been the trouble taken with things that counts. "Seest thou a man diligent in his business, he shall stand before kings." That is as true to-day as it was when King Solomon wrote it Have a little account book, too, in which to put down the chains, leads, collars and kennel sundries you loan to other folks. That is much better than by-and-by forgettitg who had some of them— especial- ly when the borrower suffers from an even shorter memory than your own. Then it is an excellent plan to keep careful record of your breeding work and of the little things you learn as you go along. This often saves one mak- ing the same mistake twice; and, if it does take a little time, it is one of the matters for which time must be found if waste and error are to be eliminated. A good scale for weighing purposes is a fine ken- nel appurtenance; and it is an excellent plan to weigh all stores on receipt, seeing that the weights correspond with the invoice. The man without a scale is always at a disadvantage. He cannot check his purchases properly, and never knows for sure that he is getting what he pays for. He is reduced to hoping that the butcher sent the right weight While no one supposes for a moment that any de- cent tradesman would intentionally do otherwise, an honest man is liable to make mistakes, and thus a careless buyer may be a loser. "Putting it down" is the one sort of kennel ac- count every beginner should piously eschew. Buying on credit is bad enough policy, for indebtedness means worry all the world over; but selling dogs on credit is worse, because you sometimes never get the money at all. — Illustrated Kennel News. Saturday, December 7, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN II NEWS FROM THE NORTH. [Portland Rural Spirit.] Frank E. Alley of Roseburg, Oregon, is now the leading breeder of trotting horses in this State. * * * Unless sufficient inducements are offered on the Coast next year Robert Brady may send his fast pacer Knick Knack 2:11% through the Grand Cir- cuit. * * * Lou Childs thinks his McKinney stallion Merry Monarch, whose dam is an own sister to Chehalis 2:04%, etc., is fully as fast as Sherlock Holmes 2:06%. * * * Henry Tillman has concluded to put his young stallion Padishah, by Keeler, into training next year and has arranged with L. B. Lindsey to handle him. * * * Prof. E. B. Turner has quite a school of horses at his training quarters in tbe old Irvington stables. The professor knows how to give them the best of manners. * * * H. C. Davis, formerly of Portland, is now located at The Dalles, where he is training horses, among which are two sired by Phallamont Boy and owned by Geo. N. Crosfield. * * * A. J. Boyle writes that he has a most beautiful Ally sired by his stallion Burion 2:29 out of Lady Mack 2:22% by Lemon t, that looks good enough to take to the races. * * * That the horse show in Portland has come to stay and is a fixed affair is a certainty. The manage- ment is already talking of the 190S show, which they intend to make even better than this year's show. * * * We are informed that J. T. Wallace has traded his stallion, Bonnie Tangent, for a farm and has retired from the training and racing business, and will devote his time to breeding trotters hereafter. * * * At Valdez a year ago horses brought about any price their owners cared to ask. This year you can get horses at Valdez for about any price you care to pay. The sudden cessation of work on the Home Railway project threw a lot of heavy draft animals on the market, and early freighters 'over the trail from Fairbanks, who cleaned up well on their single venture, sold off their stock and came back to civil- ization. * * * A Rural Spirit representative visiting Hillsboro not long since went out to the old Tongue ranch and race track, where he found I. D. Chappell hard at work jogging his horses in the mud and rain, just like an old-time "Webfoot." Gray & Chappell have leased and taken an option on the place, intending to again convert it into a breeding and training ranch. They have Oliver J., who already has a fairly good mark and promises a much lower one; Gray Gratton, the richly bred three-year-old, is prob- ably their greatest pride and he will be used in the stud to a limited extent next season as well as trained. A promising four-year-old is King Miller by King Patchen, the horse that sired so much speed over in British Columbia. They have Gen. Jones and Daisy McKinney in training for J. A. Jones and of their own stock they also have Wilmot D., Elma O. 2:15%, and Lenmetta 2:21%. Len- metta has a fine filly by Lynwood W., the sire of Sonoma Girl: Neda, a nice three-year-old, is in foal to Gray Grattan and this will be an in-bred Grattan. They have a nice colt from Zolock out of a Del Norte mare. They also have several others coming, in- cluding the dam of Trampfast, and expect to add a number of good mares until they have quite a large breeding ranch. SOME OF WINANS' PURCHASES. The prominent English horseman, Louis Winans of Brighton, England, who recently purchased the great trotter Siliko (3) 2:11%, for a reported price of $35,000, has done more to introduce and make the trotter popular in Great Britain and Europe than any other one man, as he has purchased more than a score of fast record trotters and pacers dur- ing the past half-dozen years. Among the most prominent ones exported by him during the past three seasons might be mentioned Prince Alert 1:59%, Gallagher 2:03%, Fanny Dillard 2:03%, Don Carr 2:06, Robert Lee 2:06, Alton 2:09%, Alta Ax- worthy 2:10%, Lord Ravelstoke 2:12%, Katherine A. 2:14%, Virginia Jay 2:14% and Central G. 2:16. Early in 1906 Mr. Winans engaged A. C. Pennock, the Cleveland trainer, to take charge of his racing stable, and Pennock made a splendid campaign over the Austrian tracks with the Winans horses. Wig Wag 2:16%, with which trotter the Winans stable had won the European trotting championship in 1905, and expected to duplicate the performance last season, was taken sick and died suddenly just before the big race. Alta Axworthy (3) 2:10% also died after a brief illness, and a number of other members of the stable had to be taken out of train- ing. Sickness also interfered with Mr. Winans' stable success this season, although Pennock's win- nings for the year exceeded $20,000. HORSE BREEDING ON THE FARM PROFITABLE. At a farmers' institute, held in Washington county, Maine, Dr. G. W. Twitchell talked of horse breeding on the farm. He said in substance as follows: A draft colt will earn its own living after two years of age. To grow this class of stock suitable mares are demanded, those of fair size — 1,000 to 1,100 pounds — with sound legs and roominess of body. It is of little use to breed from runts or broken down "skates." These are a disgrace to our agriculture and a positive hindrance to any farmer. In buying chunks select mares, not geldings. Look to feet and legs. See that they stand squarely on their feet. Avoid those who toe in or out — or whose hocks touch behind. The foot determines the horse. Good hoof structure, round and well set at heel, with short but not straight pasterns are wanted. In drivers seek the long, springy pastern, the angle from ankle joint being 45 degrees, shorter and stronger, but the same angle for draft. A straight pastern is likely to cockle, while too sloping a pastern will be likely to break down. Watch out for sickle or straight hocks, as well as tendency to curbs. The hind legs propel, and therefore must be built in right proportions to lift and sustain the greatest effort. Above all, avoid coarse bone or joints. A good leg feels like a piece of polished steel. The cannon bone, hide, hair and eye are among the best advertisers of quality in a horse. Trueness of action increases power. The eye is the telltale of energy; the ear, nostril and lips the indicators of courage and disposition. First equip the farms with this type of mare and then breed only to a pure bred sire. He should in- tensify the good qualities of the mare and carry more of action and style. Never patronize an unsound horse. Better no colt than a poor one. Seek posi- tive virtues through positive sires. Reproductive powers in our mares are burned out by constant grain feeding. A physical examination is necessary in every case. Cool down, one month before breed- ing, with bran mashes, green food and roots, and put organs in more normal condition. It is a waste of time to breed without this preparation. A whole year is lost by neglect. Less than 20 per cent of services prove fertile, whereas the average should be 80. Stallions need exercise to sustain virile energy. Padded stalls and heavy blankets do not insure liv- ing foals. More, roots in winter and more regular work all the year is called for. Fat is not con- genial to prepotency. With the growing interest in the subject stallions will be forthcoming as the evidence of good, sound mares is seen. Don't expect to combine draft and stylish road qualities in one horse. Seek for well built, symmetrical, fast walk- ing draft colts and a foundation will be found for the road horse. The money to-day lies along well- built, strong, full quartered, clean limbed stock. Don't use a stallion with a small, dull eye or misshapen head. Intelligence in our coming colts must be intensified that safety may follow. The auto- mobiles make necessary a safe hoVse, and this will come through critical breeding. There's no chance for indifferent work in any direction. Feed broodmares liberally and keep in good con- dition. If allowed to run to pasture with foal, protect from the flies. Never allow either to lose flesh. Keep the colt growing. Its size will be determined the first six months. See the stock at pasture daily and look out for accidents. There is no limit to the demand for good draft colts. Clean out the deadwood this winter, if there is any, and put in one or two shapely, sizable, true gaited, fast walking mares, and be ready to breed in May, so as to have the colt drop as warm weather is approaching. This is business, and good farming justifies nothing else. BUYING HORSES. The distribution of horses to consumers has become an immense industry. The great teaming interests of ciues are supplied with equipment by professional dealers who either purchase their supplies in the country or at some wholesale market; the latter be- ing the principal source of supply. The consumer cannot afford to lose the time necessary to canvass the country to purchase horses direct from breeders and relies on the professional dealer in all classes of commercial offerings for necessary supplies. Dealers prefer to purchase their horses at whole- sale markets on account of the wide range of classes and the volume of consignments. At the Chicago market 2,177 horses have been received in one day, 4,768 in one week, 18.448 in one month and 127,250 in one year. The immense volume of daily receipts of all classes of commercial offerings at the Union Stock Yards makes it an ideal point for professional operators to obtain their supplies. This market has an international reputation of being the largest dis- tributing point of horses in the world. More horses are annually purchased there for the Eastern trade and export than at all the other domestic markets combined. The consumers of horses are timid buyers and prefer in most instances to place their orders with dealers who are expert judges of all kinds of in- dustrial offerings. To tell correctly the age and soundness of a horse requires wide experience. There is supposed to be more deception embodied in horses than in any other class of domestic animals. Many horses are afflicted with vices that are concealed at time of purchase, and unless the animal is guar- anteed at the time of sale it may turn out a counter- feit and the buyer suffer a material loss. On account of the difficulty of selecting the right kind of a horse and determining his soundness and commercial qualities consumers prefer to pay a bonus to repu- table dealers to execute their orders. Every dealer has had a wide and expensive ex- perience, and it is only right that he should charge for his education when executing orders. From all the great metropolitan cities of the East are assem- bled every week 100 to 200 horse buyers purchasing supplies for their customers. They inspect horses more closely in a minute than a novice could in eight hours. Their losses in acquiring their experi- ence have made them adept in discovering every defect in an animal when offered on the block or at private sale. Blue eyes, cut wind, spavins, string- halt, splints, side-bones, curbs and blemishes that depreciate the value of the horse they are able to discover almost by intuition. Even a cribber, weaver or halter-puller can be detected by experi- enced dealers where the novice would overlook these equine vices. In purchasing horses it is good economy to rely on the judgment of a reputable dealer, whose interests are best conserved by treating his patrons fairly, rather than take the chance o.. buying a counter- feit.— Drovers' Journal. o ROBERT MCGREGOR ON PEDESTAL. An Eastern breeder, says Henry Ten Eyck White, calls my attention to the fact that Robert McGregor is one of sevtral prominent stallions whose blood is most potent in the female line, being moved thereto by an item about Nutwood, a great horse, but far more famous through his daughters than his sons, as 155 of the former have given the turf 214 trotters and 71 pacers, while only 145 sons of Nutwood have sired speed. As to McGregor, he has eighty-five producing daughters, and fifty-one repre- sented sons., and in other respects than this he re- sembles Nutwood. I have been told by men who saw Nutwood race when he was at his best that he was not a game horse, and while Robert Mc- Gregor has been placed on a pedestal by his ad- mirers and dubbed "the monarch of the homestretch," some men fitted to pronounce judgment in the matter maintain he was not game, but that as he had more "speed than any other stallion of his day, he could always win if the issue was left to a brush in the stretch, but if the fight was carried to him from the time the word was given, he could be beaten, and in such cases he would stop in the homestretch. Drivers who raced against McGregor when he was in his prime say that, with all the horses fit, either Santa Clus, Piedmont or Hannis could beat him, although Piedmont was not strictly a game horse. But McGregor outbred himself on both sides of the house. No other horse ever sired a trotter like Cresceus, for instance, and his daughters produce well. A Chicago institution, the Grattan Farm, has the largest collection of them, seven in number, among them the dam of Grattan Boy 2:08, and Rox- ane 2:12%, the second fastest daughter of Mc- Gregor. Like all breeding establishments that are up-to-date, Grattan Farm is going in for colt training. FREE MARKETS FOR PRODUCE. The Board of Supervisors of San Francisco re- cently adopted resolutions providing for the estab- lishment of free markets in this city where farmers, fruit growers and others can sell the produce of their farms and orchards direct to the consumers. All who are interested in selling their produce in this manner should write to John E. Behan, Clerk of the Board, for particulars in regard to the manner in which they can take advantage of the establish- ment of these free markets. Senor Rodriguez of Mexico owns a span of horses with a record probably not approached. A few years ago he conceived the idea of visiting all South American points of importance, and he included in his itinerary several out of the way places not or- dinarily on the route of travelers. Accompanied by a friend and a half-breed Indian mozo, he started in a conveyance drawn by two horses. These horses trotted nearly 40,000 miles in six years. This dis- tance is. equal to seven times across the United States and back. An exchange aptly says: Of course, we can't (be- cause we won't) race horses in this country as they race them abroad, yet over there they seem to do some things that are about right. An account of the racing on the season's closing day at Vienna says: "The feature of the day was the Vindolona Handicap for the second-class inlanders, distance two miles and upward. The horses were spread over a distance of 260 yards at the start, but the handicap was so well made that the seventeen starters finished all in a bunch." W. L. Spear of Lexington made a record as a breeder of Futurity timber this year to well be proud of. Not only did he breed Trampfast (2) 2:12%, holder of the race record for his age, but Thistledoune, which drove the former to his mark;' The Lafrd, that divided fourth money with Helen Hale, and in addition Shakespeare (3) 2:09%, a win- .ner of the pacing Futurities this season. Among the fairs that show a tidy balance on the right side of their ledger is that held annually at Brocton, Mass. The net profits for the 1907 show almost reached $20,000. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE FARM ENGLAND HAS US BEATEN. About a half a dozen years ago or more a certain clique of American rac- ing men and representative racing men at that, became enamored of the possibilities of racing in England, and they invaded that country with Ameri- can horses, American trainers, Ameri- can jockeys, and American methods. Their welcome was not enthusiastic, but their presence was tolerated until their methods began to show results. Then there was what is colloquially called in this country a "holler." They were weeded out singly and in groups, until now there are a few horsemen racing on the tight little isle who have gone over from this country. Danny Maher is the only exceptional jockey. And from all accounts he has ingratiated himself with the Britisher through the simple process of becom- ing a confirmed expatriate. Richard Croker is the only exceptional horse owner, and it is not necessary to re- late how dearly he is beloved by the stewards and the members of the Jockey Club. It is only necessary to say he is not wanted at Newmarket, which is the cathedral of British rac- ing. American racing methods were not fancied in England. Our sportsman- ship was questioned. Our trainers were considered too tricky, and the horde of turf followers who went in their wake were considerd toe have an unhealthful influence on the sport. All of which may have been true. As a matter of fact, divers and sundry American turf hustlers and bounders, whose presence was not considered an addition to social fabrics on Ameri- can tracks, fastened themselves on the British game. What they did we do not know, but with what they were capable of doing we are quite familiar. We are willing to grant their work must have been pretty course; their sins — if they com- mitted any — were visited upon the reputable American horsemen who went racing over there. The methods of those desperate and irresponsible camp followers should not have been regarded as an innova- tion in England. Their foibles were an old story in England three-quarters of a century ago. They were imported to this country with the game itself. The tout arrived in America with the importation of Glencoe and the tout has been a part of the game on either side of the Atlantic ever since. America has invented nothing in the art of separating men from their money through the medium of a horse race, and the Americans who have in- vaded England in recent years had nothing to show their British cousins, unless the latter had forgotten all that their great-grandfathers knew. The advertising tipster, who is not as prevalent in this country now as he was a half a dozen years ago, thanks to a more stringent enforce- ment of the postal laws, is not indigen- ous to this country. He flourished in England seventy-five years ago and came to be regarded as a pest over there fifty years ago. He used the same specious pleas for wheedling his clients and practically the same terms in his advertisements. The American advertising tout with a "system" to beat the races had his prototype in the English advertising tout with a modus as far back as 1S46. English reformers deplored the fact that racing was not loved for itself alone but as a convenient peg to hang a bet on. Quoting from an article printed at that time: "It may safely he asserted that among Londoners not one in 500 could mention the chief qualities a racer should possess; but this goes for nothing; or perhaps it might be said it goes for everything. It is each man's faith in the ignorance of his ne'ghbor, and his high respect for his own sagacity and his 'good luck' Wierein resides the secret of the I rse betting mania at the present tTiae afflicting the nation." That was written in London sixty years ago. How often have you heard it repeated since? The sporting prints of those days were regarded as mediums of commu- nication between the ignorant people who stood in need of horsy counsel and the knowing ones of the turf who for an exceedingly trifling considera- rion were ever ready to give it. The field cultivated by those know- ing ones was as wide as the kingdom itself and the methods they employed to lure fish to their nets were bold enough to make the most desperate turf bucaneer stand aghast. Their au- dacity was incalculably greater than that of the get-rich-quick schemers who flourished for a time in the United States. Their future books, called "specs," were out and out lotteries. These "specs" were made on all the classic events. This feature of race gambling eventually was suppressed. Then the advertising tipster stepped in and took the play. His promises were extrava- gant. He publicly boasted of being in possession of the secrets of even the stables of the Royal Family. These secrets he' was willing to impart to his clients in exchange for a paltry shilling's worth of postage stamps. The man with the modus evidently was no piker. Among the smaller fry of advertising tipsters one was known as "Stable Mouse." another as "Ear- wig" and another as "Spy in the Man- ger." Certainly America has not im- proved on these names. Did ever any advertising tipster in America, even in the days of raw cracks, spread it as broadly as this: "Do not be guided by the betting, but back my outsider, whose name has scarcely ever been mentioned in the quotations, because the very clever di- vision to which it belongs have put their money on so quietly that this secret is known only to a few. "I am in the swim, and know that the horse did not start for one or two races it could have won easily, but has been expressly saved for this. I have several other absolute certainties, and guarantee to be particularly successful at Chester. Terms: Fourteen stamps the full meeting. Many of the minor events will be reduced to certainties: and in order to take advantage of it, I am willing to telegraph the very latest, without charge, to those who will pay me honorably from winnings; or I will invest amount remitted to me, guaranteeing to telegraph before the race is run the full particulars." Did America ever send a tout to England that ever put up a stronger spiel than this? Did any American advertising tipster ever dare say that it was in his power to fix races for the benefit of his clients? Well, hard- ly. Yet such brash promises were scattered broadcast throughout Eng- land dozens of years before an Ameri- can stable ever invaded the classic do- main of the Jockey Club. It was not up to the American invaders to intro- duce new toutting methods in England. The English touts in the days when telegraphy was as new as the dirigible balloon it now could forget more about the art than the American tout would dare try to commit to memory. — Hugh E. Keough in Chicago Tribune. GRADING UP THE DAIRY COW. [By Prof. W. A. Henry, late Dean of the Wisconsin Agricultural College.] Despite all the past educational ef- forts by many earnest men, a vast majority of Wisconsin dairymen are still using grade or scrub bulls. Even when using grade bulls, there is no adherence to a given breed, on a given farm or in a given neighborhood, the sole purpose seeming to be attained when a calf of some kind arrives and the cow freshens. These observa- tions are only too abundantly verified by a visit to the farm districts any- where in the State. Almost without exception one sees in barnyard and pasture cattle of the most promiscuous breeding, or rather no breeding at all. A single herd will often show cows that are of a solid red, or 'they may be black and white, red and white, or blindled, many of them, however, showing traces of Shorthorn, Holstein, Jersey, or even Hereford or Angus Blood. This low condition of the breeding interests is costing the Wis- consin farmer millions of dollars an- nually. While the cows of our farmers have been promiscuously bred, they still possess many good qualities, and most fortunately, can be successfully used in any advance movement which may take place in the future. We have a foundation to build on. On the institute platform, in the dairy paper, and at the college, much has been said about the Holstein, the Jersey, the Guernsey, and the other breeds of dairy cattle. A great part of this exposition has fallen on barren ground. The average dairyman has come to think and act upon the basis that the breeding of pure bred, regis- tered animals is a specialty, to be fol- lowed by a few persons only; that the whole subject of breeding is some- thing beyond him, or at least entirely out of his sphere. These farmers, in many cases, have not had it impressed upon them, as it should have been the vital fact that good grade cows of any of the dairy breeds produce practically as much milk and butter as do pure bred, regis- tered specimens of those same breeds. This is the one vital fact for the great mass of farmers that patronize our creameries and cheese factories. We must endeavor more forcibly and ex- plicitly than ever before to impress this upon their minds. To this end, all friends of dairy ad- vancement in Wisconsin should work together in urging upon our farmer dairymen: 1 That they use only pure bred, registered sires of the dairy breeds. 2. That they at once set about grading up the herd, generation by generation, until in looks, quality, pro- ductiveness and profit at the pail, the cows equal pure bred and registered stock. 3. That all the farmers in any given neighborhood use sires of one breed, and the larger this district the better. 4. The cause will be greatly ad- vanced by those who have small herds of cows combining and jointly pur- chasing a registered bull. When he has been used two or three years he can be passed over to another group of dairymen in the neighborhood. With the adoption of the practice of using only pure bred sires of one breed in a given neighborhood or re- gion, we will find dairy advancement rapid and abiding, and the farmers taking new interest and pleasure in their vocation, because: 1. All the animals in all the herds of a given neighborhood will resemble one another in size, form, quality, markings, and dairy characteristics. 2. Because of uniformity in so many points, there will be neighborly rivalry, since individuals in the herd, and different herds, can he easily com- pared with one another. 3. Buyers from near and far will visit neighborhoods breeding but one kind of grade dairy cattle to get what they want and their coming will make sales brisk and prices good. Almost without exception, Wiscon- sin dairymen can produce more rough- age or coarse feed on their farms than their cows can economically consume. Many farmers cannot provide milkers for all" the cows they could otherwise keep because of the help problem. As a consequence some dairymen try to raise steer calves, or feed steers to consume the surplus roughage. To properly fatten a steer requires a hundred bushels of shelled corn, or equivalent of other grain. The Wis- consin farmer seldom raises grain enough for more than his dairy herd, his hogs, etc., and so is not in posi- tion to properly fatten a bunch of steers. Steers of the dairy breed al- ways sell at a relatively low price, whether stockers, feeders, or when fat- tened. If the dairy farmers in a given neighborhood will combine in an in- telligent, co-operative way, on one breed of dairy cattle, and use only good, registered dairy sires, the cattle of that region will soon come to be widely known and there will be a steady and remunerative demand for all of the cows, heifers and heifer calves not needed to maintain the herd. By saving all the good grade female calves, the excess roughage of the farm can be profitably fed to such, and they can be disposed of at prices [Saturday, December 7, 1907. equal to or better than that command- ed by beef bred steers of the same age, and all this without the heavy feeding of grain, such as is demanded in fattening steers. Wisconsin is the best State in the Northwest for a combination of dairy- ing and the production of pure bred dairy stock by specialties, and the production of fine, high quality grade dairy cows by the great class of cream- ery and cheese factory patrons. There should be a combined effort of all the agricultural interests in the State favorable to dairying, to impress upon our farmers in the most forcible man- ner possible the importance of using only pure bred dairy sires and of neighborhood co-operation in having cattle of only one breed. — Hoard's Dairyman. HTPOBMATION WANTED. A trainer and driver, who owns one of the best trotting bred stallions on this Coast, would like to communicate with some one who can suggest a good location for the stallion during the season of 190S. Address GEO. T. ALGEO. F. O. Box 35, Irvington, Cal. .CTHE-H0/? »l«^^ Registered O.B. Patent Office *»»^>«« SPAVIN CURE TO THE WINTER QUASTEES POK THE REST CUBE, FIRING, BLISTER- ING AND THE USUAL METHODS ABE UNCERTAIN AT BEST; THEY MEND INVARIABLY FOB THE MOMENT ONLY. Don't take chances, use "SAVE-THE- HORSE." Don't think you are experi- menting; write for copy of contract and Information; read what it has accom- plished for others; it will positively do the same for you. 71 Fisher Ave.. White Plains, N. T. — I cannot speak too highlv of* your "SAVE-THE-HORSE." I had a gray mare eight years old, born with a ring- bone, and that is something wonderful to say. I bought her two months ago dead lame, given up by all the horse doctors. I paid $105 and since have refused $400. Any time you want to send anyone to me I will be only too glad to show what your treatment has done for her. JNO. W. SULLIVAN. Office of Jacob B. Perkins, 39-40 Black- stone Building. Cleveland, Ohio — I purchased a bottle of "SAVE-THE- HORSE" from Strong. Cobb & Co., and went to work. My colt had two small lumps under his jaw, the result of dis- temper. I treated them with "SAVE- THE-HORSE" and they disappeared. JACOB B. PERKINS. Inter-State School, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Enclosed find purchaser's acknow- ledgement of one bottle "SAVE-THE- HORSE," contract No. 31502. I have no complaint, all my spavins and curbs are gone. PAUL F. DOLAN, care Fire Dept. Scotch Line. Ontario — Some time ago I bought one bottle of "SAVE-THE-HOBSE" from Lyman & Sons, Toronto. Applied for splint, which has disappeared entirely. JOHN O. ALLAN. "Save-tlie -Horse" permanently cures Spavin, Ringbone (except low Ringbpne) Curb, Thoroughpin. Splint, Shoe Boil, "Wind Puff, Injured Tendons, and all lameness without scar or loss of hair. Horse may work as usual. $5.00 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 Dealers or Express Paid. Troy Chemical Co. Binghamton, N.Y. Formerly Troy. N. T. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. Sm&i 'tie* is used and recommended by the i^ rgest fire-arms manufacturers inv Experienced gun users every*' f where say it is the best rust preventative^ k on earth— "-on water, too. Being a light oil it enters the pores! of the metal and forms an impercept-l ible covering that is moisture-proof I '"k without making the gun sticky or I ■ greasy to handle. Best for oiling the t ■ fine mechanisms of the finest gun, £ I because it does not dry out, gu: I harden, turn rancid, collect du s t A F sample. G.W. Colei^ Tec Company, 102 New St., New York, N. Y. Saturday, December 7, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 The famous cartoonist. Homer Dav- enport, has purchased the Arabian steed, Masoud, and has signed with General John B. Castleman of Louis- ville for an endurance contest with the latter's Carolina from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Carolina is a fine specimen of the Kentucky saddler, noted for her stamina and a majority of cavalry officers believe she will easily win and this is our opinion. This transcontinental go-as-you-please race is to be held next spring. The start will be made from Portland, Oregon, probably in March, and the Oregon trail, blazed and cleared by Lewis and Clark, is to be followed as closely as possible to St. Louis. At the latter city the riders will strike the old National road and will *go over it into Washington. A simi- lar contest was arranged about a year ago, but the Arabian which Daven- port had entered became ill and was withdrawn. — Rural World. Exhaustive experiments have been conducted to ascertain the proper amount of hay which should be fed to a horse doing ordinary farm work. The horses keep in better health and spirits, and in fully as good flesh when fed only one pound of hay for each 100 pounds of weight, this amount being not for one feed, but the entire daily ration of hay. Thus a 1,200-pound horse should receive twelve pounds of good hay a day. A larger amount seems to make the animals more lazy and sluggish, with- ■ out producing any apparent gains in weight Now, we know that most farmers feed fully three times this much hay to their horses. The farmer or his son will fill the man- ger in the morning before breakfast and usually twice more during the day and we have known farmers to feed as high as fifty pounds of al- falfa daily to a common 1,200-pound plug. The stomach of the horse is small, requiring that a large propor- tion of its food be in a concentrated form, and when we interfere with the plans of nature and try to feed the horse on the same plan that we do steers, the stomach of the horse and the pocket-hook of its owner will be the loser. o A cement feeding-floor comes pretty high in the first place, but it will pay for itself in a saving of feed: Corn, alfalfa and clover pasture will lay fat on pigs about as fast as any- thing else that grows. BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers in FAFEB 1400-1450 4th St., San Francisco, Cal. Blake. Moffitt & Towne, Los Angelea Rlake. McFall &. Co.. Portland. Oregon. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. San Francisco, Cal., Oct. 12, 1907. The H. D. Cowles Co., otherwise known as the Cowles-Payne Co., a partnership, is this day dissolved. I will not be re- sponsible for any debts contracted from this date on account of the above named partnership. C. S. PAYNE. "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. FOB SALE. Fine bay carriage team, full sisters by Monterey, kind and gentle, single or double, about 16 hands, weight 2475; price $700. T. D. WITHEELT, Irving-- ton, Cal. MARE FOR SALE. Handsome, stylish black driving mare, 6 years old, 1300 pounds. Kind, gentle. Lady can drive. Price, $400. Address DR. SOL SHOCKLEY, Box 377, Merced, Cal. GOOD ONES FOR SALE. A number of good mares, geldings, colts and fillies by such sires as McKln- ney, Searchlight, Lecco, James Madison, Daedalion, Morengo King and Bonnie McKinney. Good individuals, all kind and gentle. For further information and to see the horses apply to H. BUSING, Race Track, Alameda, Cal, Gomhault's Caustic Balsam The Worlds Greatest anil Surest W% Veterinary Remedy £a 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, SKIN 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. SAFE FOR ANYONE TO USE. We guarantee that one tahlespoonful of Caustio Balaam will produce more actual resu3i3 than a whole bottle of any liniment or spavin mixture ever made Every bottle Bold is -warranted to give satisfaction Write for testimonials showing what the most proml 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 Accepted Standard VETERINANY REMEDY Always Reliable. Sure In Results. ^'SA X ****Sg£%g*tf£'>« } CLEVELAND, 0 NOTHING RUT GOOD TtEBUI.TS rt.Hao«U5ed G0MBAUtT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM for more tnaaMj-ears. It is tho best blister! have ever tried Iha— ' ■ used it in hundreds of cases with best r^nlts It is i o ■ iectly safe for tho most inexperienced person to use This I ■ is the largest breeding cstihlishmont or trottini; horses in ■ the world, nnd nso your blister otten.-TY. II. HAYuOND, ■ Irop. BelmoDt 1*01* Slock Fnrm, Ilelniont Park, Mont USRD 10 YTCAR*! SFrTTIKSFUTXY. I have used GOMIUULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM for ten | ears ; have been very successful in curing- ctirb.ringbol apped hock and knee, bad ankles, rheumatism, and al- I nostevery cause of lameness in horses Have a stable of I [forty head, mostly track and speedway horses, and cer- I tainly can recommend it.— f. C. CRAMER. Training I Stables. 890 Jennings Street, New York City. ' Sole Agents fan the United States and Canada* The Lawrence-Williams Co. TORONTO, ONT. CLEVELAND, OHIO. ,.>•. .•■■•- j., ,-••••■ ■♦■■o- RUBBER HORSE- SHOE AIR CUSHION PADS No lameness They fill with arr at each step. That's what breaks concussion. That's what prevents slipping. That's what keep: the foot healthy. That's what cures lameness. No Slipping SEE THAT CUSHION? 4 Order through yonrhorse-sboer I Revere Rubber Co SOLI Boston. _.:"FACTUKE. J San Francisco Order by "NAME"! SHOE BOILS Are Hard to Cure, yet ^BSORBINE will remove them and leave no blemish. lines not blister or re- _._.._ move the hair. Cures any puff or swelling. Horsecao be worked. S2.00 per bottle, deli vt.-n.-d. Buuk fc-C Free. ABSORBING. JR, for mankind, gl.uD per bottle. Cures Boils, Bruises, Old Sores, Swellings, Vsricose Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele. Allays fain W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield, Mass. For Sale by— Langley & Michaels, San Fran- cisco, Cal.; Woodward, Clark & Co., Portland, Ore. ; F. W. Braun Co., Los Angeles, Cal. ; Western Whosesale Drug Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Kirk, Geary & Co., Sacramento, Cal.; Pacific Drug Co., Seattle, Wash. ; Spokane Drug Co., Spokane, Wash. GOOD MARE FOB SALE. GERTIE A., chestnut mare by Diablo, dam by Sydney, eight years old, mat- inee record 2:12 pacing. "Was nosed out in a race in 2:08% by Tom Carneal. Gertie A. is in foal to Star Pointer, en- tered in Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes No. 8, $7250 guaranteed. Price, $600. Mare can be seen at the Brent- wood Stock Farm. VICTOR VEEILHAC, care Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Gol- len Gate Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. IlieylicKlt As tuey w&nt it, compressed' ^ PURE-SALT BRICKS in PATENT FEEDERS. — The sane, economical, handy i way of salting animals. fc " AsK Dealers. m Write us for Booh. BfiMONlMEMlPPlifl). PATENTEES ; MAHUFACTltRERS • BROOKLYN, "NY- FOR SALE. Lady's driving horse, winner of first prize and cup at Pasadena Horse Show of 1907. Seal brown gelding, stands 15.3, eight years old and absolutely sound. Apply to or address E. J. DE 3AELA, 110 Sutter St. San Francisco, Cal. PETER SAXE & SON. B13 32d etreet, Oakland, Cal., Importers, Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses. Sheep, Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence so- licited. Racing ! New California Jockey Club Oakland Race Track OPENING DAY SATURDAY, NOV. 9 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, thereafter every 20 minutes until 1:40 P. M. No smoking in the last two cars, which are reserved for ladies and their escorts. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS, President. PERCY W. TREAT, Secretary. WM. F. EGAN, M. R. C. V. S. VETERINARY SURGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner Webster and Chestnut Streets, SAN FRANCISCO. CAX. CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — in — HALFTONES AND LUTE ENGRAVING Artistic Designing'. 141 Valencia St. San Francisco COLLIE AND BLOODHOUND PUP- PIES FOR SALE. Best bred Young Stock on the Coast. Sires and Dams winners on the Bench and Workers in the Field. Address T. S. GRIFFITH, Glen Tana Collie Kennels, Spokane, Wash. RUBBEROID ROOFING Weather Proof, Acid Proof, Fire Re- sisting. EONESTELL, RICHARDSON & CO., 473-485 Sixth St., San Francisco, Cal. „Q G0PA/B4 mm- i CAPSULES W. HIGGINBOTTOM LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEER Office With E. Stewart & Co., 297 Valencia St., S. F. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno, Cal. Write for Terms and Dates. JERSEYS, HOLSTETNS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Gal. JACK FOR SALE. Weighs 1,000 pounds; is well turned, good looker and without blemish. Is a prompt worker. Apply to S. B. WRIGHT, Santa Rosa, Cal. IMPORTED HACKNEY STALLIONS At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R, P. STERICKER, West Orange, N. J 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 7, 1907. Our Christmas Issue Will Be Out December 21, 1907 It will have a handsome Cover and the inside will be embellished with numerous illustrations and contain many articles of interest that will appeal to breeders and all lovers of the horse, including much statistical matter, the list of new performers, etc., that will add greatly to its value for reference. THE FIELD SPORTS DEPARTMENT, handsomely illustrated, will be replete with articles that will interest those who are devoted to the Gun, Rod and Dog. ADVERTISE IN IT. You will reach the people whose trade you are after. WANT AND FOR SALE ADVERTISEMENTS. $3.00 buys an inch single column space, and all you can get in it. If you have a horse for sale, you can tell more people about it this way than by any other possible means. Try it and get results. STALLION OWNERS, who are desirous of getting in an early announcement, should make arrangements without delay for using this issue so that illustrations can be made. It will be a valuable medium for this purpose, as it will be preserved for its statistical matter. THE PRICE WILL BE 10 CENTS A COPY. Send in Your Orders Now. Breeder and Sportsman - San Francisco McMurray - McMurray HM IB McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, 531 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. | Sales Agent for California. McMurray - McMurray ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ * * - ***** .M.+&&SS******- * * The ROSS McMAHON Awning and Tent Co. *ents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. Camping Outfits for Hunting and Fishing Trips. ' 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. Phone Temporary 2030. f * * i * § * •> •> * * * t Four more In 2:16 have already been credited this season to "McKINNEY" 2:1114 Makint his wonderful list still more remarkable. SeS,io'1hSsjoirnUaT.The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. At the Traps Or in the field — For upland, marsh or water-fowl shooting, the PARKER GUN is the choice of the seasoned sportsman — The man who knows the essential qualities of A GOOD GUN. Just keep your eye open, and see if this is not so. PARKER BROS., meriden, conn The Oldest Builders of Shot Guns in America. CAMPBELL'S EMOLLIC IODOFORM GALL REMEDY For GALL, BACKS and SHOULDERS. CRUPPER SORES and SADDLE 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. We placed it on the market reiving wholly on its merit for success. The sales of 1906 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Remedy preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL REMEDY OF THE 20th CENTURY. 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For Only 97c It is done solely to advertise our product and only one set will be sent to each family, with positively no duplicate or- ders. The plate is heavy and the pattern one of the latest and most fashionable — the famous "Rose." The pieces are FIT TO GRACE ANY TABLE AND WILL LAST FOR YEARS HDHFD TO nAV This price includes all packing, shipping and de- wIvLJIlilv 1 \J-Uf\ I livery charges prepaid to your door. Send cash, money order, or 2c stamps to Dept- E., Rogers Silverware Co., No. 114 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK Awarded Gold Medal at California State Fair, 1892. Every horse owner ,vho 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. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Saturday, December 7, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 I— . . 1 At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.! West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, California mwm/wmmimmimwmmmmmmfmmimmmMmw MEW THREE Our 1907 New Model Three Bolted Gun embodies all of the requisite qualities of a perfect gun — safety, strength, durability, superior shoot- ing qualities, beautiful lines, nice balance, and in our high grade guns very fine finish and richness of ornamentation. See out No. 7 $300 list gun shown above — special price $213.75, ejector $3 0 extra. We guarantee the three bolts to hold the gun tight for all time and not allow the gun to fly open in discharging. We guarantee the coil main springs forever against breaks and miss-fires. Send for 1907 Art Catalog describing improvements and special prices on eighteen grades $17.75 net to $300 list. HZ3 ITHACA GUN CO., Dept. 15 ITHACA, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch: Phil B. Bekeart Co., 717 Market St., San Francisco CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit is- sued, available in all the large cities of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the Are of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in Are and burglar proof steel vaults. Wanted- AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERT TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN." »»»»»»»»>»»»! GOLCHER BROS., Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co. GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 511 Market St., San Francisco | ^ Telephone 4 Temporary 1883 vn xf**** n\*«. i_*t.? tsu..** m. iiuavwvv ^ General Watts 2:09*4. World's Champion three-year- old stallion by "AXWORTHY" (3) 2:15y2 And winner of American Horse Breeder Futurity. It pays to book to such a sire. when writing kindly xhe Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. mention this journal r J » ' ikl PiPJJ^ L?fMnve5< Take It In Tim^ 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, Windpuffs and Bunches which will not yield promptly and perma- nently to Qu inn's Ointment It has saved thousands of pood horses from the peddler's cart and the broken-down horse market. Mr. C. B. Dtck> I ens of Minneapolis, Minn., who conducts one of the largest livery stables in the Northwest, I writes as follows: \ "have been using: Qulnn's Ointment for some time and with the greatest i I success I take pleasure in recommending it to my friends. No horseman should be with- * I out i c in his stable. For curbs, splints, spavins, windpuffs and all bunches it has no equal." I >Prlco91.00 perboiile. Sold by all druggists orsentb/maiL Write OS for circulars, 1 'r^oSSflAjf nt W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, H. Y. 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 7, 1907. SHOT 1M1 A feeling of Confidence comes to the Sportsman who slips U. M. C. Shells into his gun. A feeling of satisfaction follows as he flips out the empties and picks up his game. U. M. C. Smokeless Powder Shot Shells and your own good gun will insure good sport, for there is much game this year. Tell your dealer "U. M. C. only." THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., Bridgeport, Conn. Agency: - 313 Broadway, New York City. TOM DILLON -Agent for- John B. Stetson's Hats Orders filled by mail. Tan Ness Ave. & McAllister St., San Francisco. John Barduhn, formerly of the Thurlow Block John Kavanagh, formerly of the Palace Hotel Kavanagh & Barduhn Merchant Tailors 1124 Golden Gate Avenue, Between Buchanan and Webster Sts., San Francisco, Cal. "LOOK FOR THE BIG RED W" THE big red VV is the connecting link between the consumer and the makers of Winchester goods. . Over a year ago we adopted this safe-guarding trade-mark and since that time every box, carton and package put out by us has borne the big red \/\/, the hall-mark of goods as perfect as brains, experience and inge- nuity, coupled with a modern and complete plant, can make them. Our object in adopting this trade-mark was to make it easy to distinguish Winchester goods from other makes, which equal them neither in quality nor reputation, and thus protect you and protect ourselves. We have done our part. Will you do yours by looking for the big red W whenever buying anything in our line? The big red \/\/ is to guns, cartridges and loaded shells what the word "Sterling" is to silverware the world over. For your own protection we again ask you to "Look for the big red W WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. New Haven, Conn., U. S. A. Sporting Goods, Fisning Tackle, Guns,, Rifles, Re- volvers. Rifle and Shot- gun Stocks a Spe- cialty. Ammunition. BREMER-LEWIS CO. CF 140 VAN NESS AVENUE, Telephone, Market 2365. Gunsmiths. Lockshitbs. Hardware. Shotgun and Rifle Cartridges Loaded to Order. Near Hayes Street PHIL B. BEKEART CO., Inc. Office: 717 Market St., San Francisco, 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., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Hamilton Rifle Co. VOLUME LI. No. 24. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1907. Subscription — $3.00 Per Year THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 14, 1907. At His Big Pavilion Chase's Holiday Sale MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23, 1907 SIXTY HEAD OF HARNESS HORSES, includes Breeding Stock, Matinee and fast Road Horses, Business Horses, and several youngsters engaged in Stakes. Capt, .C H. Williams and Joe Cuicello have each consigned a bunch that they offer to show by the watch, before the sale, at the Pleasanton Race Track. H. Busing will show you his, over the Alameda Track. Alex. Brown of the Woodland Stock Farm invites you to bring your watch and see his perform at the Woodland Track. The Rose Dale Stock Farm will sell WASHINGTON McKINNEY 35751. He has proven a Sire of Speed and Good Looks. George E. Erlin has consigned a select bunch of Good Lookers, and a couple that have "shown the way" in late Matinee Races. Others will sell desirable stock, and all invite the public to see their horses BEFORE THE SALE. At our Stables December 20th. Write for Catalogues. FEED H. CHASE & CO., - - - 478 Valencia St., San Francisco. STALLION CARDS Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGREES TABULATED Giving Performances ot the get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal Indiana and Ohio Paid up Capital $100,000.00 LIVESTOCK INSURANCE CO. Insures HORSES, MULES and CATTLE Against Death From Any Cause $100 000 00 Approved Bonds Deposited With the Auditor of State v ' ' of Indiana for the Protection of all Policy Holders. (J. E. VAN CAMP, State Agent.) For 'Application Blanks and Information Address ARTHUR WOLF & CO., Resident Managers, 321 Merchants' Exchange, San Francisco, Cal. SMITH DOURSON & CO., City Agents. $1,000 GUARANTEED FOR TWO RACES SONOMA CO. DRIVING CLUB For Foals of 1905 and 1906 — To Be Trotted During 1908 ENTRIES CLOSE DECEMBER 20TH, 1907. STAKE No. 1, Two-Year-Olds .. FOALS OF 1906 $500 GEORGE E. ERLIN, Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH. Ms:r 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 ffood roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park roadsters and prepare horses for track use. Ladies can CO and return to stable and not have their horses frightened by autos or cars STAKE No. 2, FOALS OF 1905 Three- Year-Olds $500 Money Divided in Each Stake, 50, 25 15 and 10 Per Cent. Entries Open to Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino and Marin Counties. $2.50 to Nominate Dec. 20, 1907; $2.50 April 1, 1908; $5 July 1, 1908; $10 starting payment, payable ten days before race. The race for two-year-olds will be mile heats, 2-in-3, and for three-year-olds, 3-in-5. Entries must be accompanied by entrance fee. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. Right reserved to declare off or re-open these stakes in case the number of entries is not satisfactory to Board of Directors. Address all communications to F. S. TURNER, Secretary, Santa Rosa, Cal. Agents and Correspondents Wanted Every- where for The Breeder and Sportsman New California Jockey Club ^e California Futurity Stakes^l909 ™* 1910 Entries to close December 31st, 1907 THE THE CALIFORNIA FUTURITY CALIFORNIA FUTURITY . With $5000 Added With $5000 Added To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1909 To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1910 For foals of 1907; $10 entrance; $25 unless struck out by December 1, 190S; $50 unless struck out by August 15, 1909; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; 15 per cent of the stakes to the nominator of the winner; 10 per cent to the nominator of the second horse, and 5 per cent to the nominator of the third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry 4 pounds extra; of three or one of $7,000 value, 7 pounds extra. Non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won four races, 0 pounds; maidens, 9 pounds. By filing prior to December 1, 1908, with the New California Jockey Club an accepted transfer of engagement in this event, accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be released from any further liability. SIX FURLONGS. PERCY W. TREAT, Secretary $10 each for mares covered in 1907; $25 each for the produce of such mares unless struck out by December 1, 1909; $50 each unless struck out by August 15, 1910; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; 15 per cent of the stakes to the nominator of the dam of the winner; 10 per cent to the nominator of the dam of second horse and 5 per cent to the nomi- nator of the dam of the third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry 4 pounds extra; of three or one of $7,000 value, 7 pounds extra; non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 poundsT'and if such have not won four races, 6 pounds; maidens, 9 pounds. If a mare nominated drops her foal before the 1st day of January, 1908, or if she has a dead or more than one foal, or is barren, the entry of such mare is void. By filing prior to December 1, 1909, with the New California Jockey Club an accepted transfer of the produce, with its engagement in this event accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be released from any liability as to the engagement of the produce. SIX FURLONGS. THOS. H. WILLIAMS, President. Saturday, December 14, 1907.] 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 Posto/flce. 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. THE HOLIDAY SALE, which Fred H. Chase & Co. advertise to take place at their big Valencia street pavilion on Monday evening, December 23d, is attracting a great deal of attention, and promises to he one ot the largest attended sales ot trotting bred horses ever held in San Francisco. The wonder- ful result of the Old Glory sale at New York re- cently, where a thousand horses averaged over $425 each, and the remarkable success of the two big sales of standard breds at Chicago and Indian- apolis, has aroused buyers to a realization of the fact which the harness horse journals have been as- serting for the past three years, that a shortage exists in the supply of standard breds. If the supply of horses was equal to the demand, prices would not have been so high during the recent New York sale. And this demand is bound to con- tinue for years to come, and in the opinion of those best posted will never again fall off. The big horse breeding farms like the big cattle and sheep farms, are becoming less numerous every day. The cut- ting up of the great ranges and the increased value of farm property all over the country has made the keeping of large bands of cattle and horses less profit- able than in former years, and the small breeder is now having his innings. The markets of the future must be supplied from the small farms, and the small breeder will find that the high prices will only be paid for the best. It will pay every farmer to own a few well bred mares and to patronize the stallions that sire style and speed. The day of pur- chasing run-down horses at sales and feeding them for the market has arrived in the East and will reach this Coast before long. Such a condition never existed .when the big ranges were able to send fat stock to the sales by the train load. The prices of driving -horses have not felt the money panic to any extent East or West. Horses are in demand for business and the supply fails to keep pace with the procession. At the holiday sale, one week from Monday evening next, sixty-one head are to be offered, and we can say with the utmost candor that a better bred, better looking or sounder lot of young horses has never been offered in this market at a combination sale. The best trotting and pacing blood in California is represented. There are mares, stallions and geldings by such sires as Hart Boswell, Mendocino, Regal Wilkes, Monterey, Washington Mc- Kinney, Geo. W. Archer, James Madison, Marengo King, Searchlight, Arner, Boodle Jr., Daedalion, Gos- siper, Cassian, Stam B., Alta Vela, Steinway, Del Oro, Nutwood Wilkes, Iran Alto, Chas. Derby, Arthur Wilkes, Athadon, Nushagak, Diablo, Azmoor, Easter W., Excell, Sable Wilkes, Blue Dawn, Rey Direct and others, and they are from well bred mares in nearly every instance. Those who need good busi- ness or track horses, or have a place to keep a well bred broodmare, should not miss this sale. Bingen 2:06%, measured by the commercial standard, is as great a sire as when judged by the speed standard. Twenty of his offspring, in the recent sale at Madison Square Garden, brought $31,- 350, an average of $2,567. Tood 2:14%, at $30,000, accounted for more than one-half the total, but there were eight others that brought more than $1,000 each. Three were yearlings, four were two- year-olds and four were three-year-olds. Only five had public records. It is said that in the last three years fifty-four of Bingen's offspring have been sold for more than $140,000. The horse is now fourteen years old. THE SUBJECT of our illustration this week is the eight-year-old trotting stallion Todd 2:14%, that topped the Old Glory sale at New York on Thanks- giving Day, bringing $30,000 in cash and going to the bid of William Bradley of New York, who will place him at the head of his stock farm in New Jersey. Todd took his record as a two-year-old when he won the Kentucky Futurity, in 1901. He is a brown stallion and was bred by the late J. Malcolm Forbes of Boston. Todd is by Bingen. a grandson of Electioneer, while his dam is by Arion 2:07%, a son of Electioneer. The second dam is by Director 2:17, and the third dam the great broodmare Aloha, a mare bred by Hancock Johnson of Los Angeles, sired by A. W. Richmond and out of a mare by Crichton, a thoroughbred son of imported Glencoe. Todd, at eight years of age, has already proven him- self a great sire. He is the sire of Cochato (3) 2:11%, winner of Hartford Futurity; Kentucky Todd (3) 2:08%, winner of Kentucky Stock Farm and Western Horseman Futurities; Douglass (3) 2:12%, winner Hartford Futurity, and many other colts and Allies that have shown marvelous speed in races and trials. Five Futurities have been won by his get, and his services will be greatly in de- mand for years to come. A remarkable thing in relation to his pedigree is the number of California bred horses therein. His paternal grandsire, May King, and his maternal grandsire and grandam were all bred in this State. AROUND SOLANO. J. D. Carroll of New York, whose forecasts of changing conditions in the horse market have come true with almost startling regularity during the last two years, now predicts for next season the greatest spring trade New York dealers have ever known in horses of all types used for business pur- poses. To dealers who are just now doing next to nothing this seems at first blush like an iridescent dream, but the man who in ten years has made the Fiss, Doerr & Carroll Horse Co. the largest concern of its kind in the world is, as usual, not dreaming, but reasoning. Asked what caused him to take so roseate a view of the near future in the trade, Mr. Carroll said the other day: "I have been around the Twenty-fourth street market all my life, and I never saw before so much sudden liquidation among big and little concerns that work horses as there has been this season. Everybody seemed to think that 1S93 had come again and there was a regular stampede to sell horses, wagons and equipment of all kinds at our auctions. I venture to say that never in the history of New York have so many busi- ness horses been thrown on the market as in 1907, and especially in the last three months. Now that things are picking up as fast as they went down, and people are finding out that it was a false alarm, all these concerns are beginning to realize that they will soon have to replace the horses they were in such a hurry to sell. That is the extra trade I am counting on to make the horse market hum next spring. Nothing can hold it back hut a serious busi- ness depression, and how are you going to have a serious business depression when farmers all over the country are prosperous, are gathering good crops again this year and getting the highest kind of prices for them? If you think the farmers are not prosperous and independent, too, just go out among them once and try to buy their horses." — N. Y. Herald. William Higginbottom, the well known live stock auctioneer of this city, sold about 150 mules and horses at Fresno last Saturday for E. C. Buchanan of the Star Horse Market. They averaged over $125, and the sale was a good one. Mr. Higgin- bottom will act as the auctioneer for the Stewart sale at Woodland next week, and will also sell a lot of work horses for E. C. Buchanan at Chico. Mr. Higginbottom's services are in demand, and he is on the go all the time. Matt Zahner is now living at Los Angeles and has the old champion Waldstein with him. Mr. Zahner went to Los Angeles from Humboldt county for his health and has not yet decided just where he will stand Waldstein, but somewhere in that vicin- ity. By the great Director and out of a mare by the great Electioneer, Waldstein still holds the five- mile stallion trotting record of 13:05%, made in a race in 1892. He has sired quite a long list of fast ones since then, and is still a strong, vigorous horse. They breed race horses at Dixon, enter them in stakes, break and give them their early education over a good half-mile track, and send them out ready to meet all comers. Lou Mativia is there with the guiding hand, and when he says they are of the right caliber they seldom disappoint. He has a few in training now that makes one want to own them, including Alton, the handsome black stallion by Altamont, that won a half-mile race in 1:05 over this half-mile track last May. He also has a handsome and speedy two-year-old gelding by Jules Verne, out of a Robert McGregor mare, and a yearling filly by Nushagak, out of a mare by Antevolo, that is a Futurity candidate. Deoro, a two-year-old chestnut stallion by De- monio 2:11%, out of Hanoro, by Oro Wilkes 2:11, second dam the dam of four, and third and fourth dams producers, is a colt of great "beauty, a rich chestnut, in color, compactly built and well turned. He looks like a stock horse, and is strongly bred in trotting lines. He will hold court to a select few this spring. E. D. Dudley will race McFadyen (2) 2:15% the coming season, but will have his royally bred stal- lion Palite in the stud at his farm, near Dixon. Palite should be well patronized, as he is by Nutwood Wilkes, out of Palita (2) 2:16, by Palo Alto 2:08%, and has plenty of speed and substance. Three growthy weanlings make up the list at the Dudley farm, and at this breeding place entering in stakes is not overlooked. J. W. Marshall, another breeder and farmer close at hand, that firmly believes in sowing good seed in early closing stakes, has named a weanling by De- monio, one by Zolock and another by Star Pointer very liberally, and they will be given a chance to come through. Mr. Marshall recently bought the mare Bernice by Owyhee 2:11, out of Bertha, the greatest broodmare in California. Bernice worked a mile in 2:13 this year as a four-year-old, and along with Mona Wilkes 2:06% will be sent to Fred Chadbourne for the 1908 campaign. These mares are a nice pair for any one man to own. What a mare Mona WJlkes would make for the New York speedway. She has all the qualities of a fine roadster, and where is the pacer that can brush faster? She is out of the dam of the great Aerolite, whose mile in 2:05% as a three-year-old last Septem- ber was one of the year's sensations. Prof. Heald 2:24%, winner of the Stanford Stake of 1906, will make a light season this spring and will then be trained at the Vallejo track, along with Margaret Hunt, a full sister, that show slots of trot as a three-year-old. These two are by Nutwood Wilkes, and out of Daisy S., the dam of Vallejo Girl 2:16%, Tom Smith 2:13% and others. Gen. J. B. Frishie and Constructor, two full brothers to Tom Smith 2:13%, by McKinney 2:11%, and both qualified to get speed, style, size and good looks, having these qualifications themselves, will be at the stables of Thos. Smith at Vallejo during the breeding season of 1908. Demonio 2:11%, a game race horse himself, is not only the sire of game race horses, but his colts run uniform in conformation and soundness. He has been at the head of the stud at Rush & Haile's Stock Farm, Suisun, and is greatly appreciated in that locality. At eleven Old Glory horse auctions held since 1S97, 9,612 trotting bred horses have been sold for $4,100,912, an average of $427, or $45 above the mean average of eleven years' sales. By comparison with last year's record the average price in 1907 was higher by $49 on every horse sold. Joe Cuicello sends us word that an accident has happened the black gelding by Dexter Prince, which he catalogued as No. 17 in the Chase holiday sale, and he substituted for him a three-year-old gelding by Bonnie Direct 2:05%, dam Electress Wilkes 2:28% the dam of Lady Mowry 2:09%, by Nutwood Wilkes. This three-year-old is nicely broken and an excellent prospect. George Starr is not going to Russia. He intends to train a public stable at Cleveland nexi THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 14. 1907. AT PLEASANTON TRACK. Joe Cuicello is working a stable of twenty head. In the bunch is a nice looking sorrel mare by Prince Xutwood that has been a mile in 2:22%, last quarter in 31% seionds. The black filly Grace Zolock has developed into a slashing big three-year-old and is rounding to very fast after a six months' let-up. A three-year-old pacer by Sidmoor, that with fifty days' work stepped a mile in 2:22 and came the last quar- ter in 31% seconds — the kind Joe likes to train. Another green over there that looks like he might do is a coal black stud five years old by Prince Xutwood. J. S. Phippen has a stable if eighteen; all looking well and taking their work in good shape. In fact, all the trainers at the track have been pushing everything but the old campaigners, as a wet track and slower work is overdue. Debutante, the Kinney Lou three-year-old filly, that divided fourth money in the Breeders' Stake this season, will develop into a grand looking mare, and trainers say she will be a sure trotter. Alto Kinney is another sound young trotter in Mr. Phippen's string that with a bang-up third in 2:14% this year looks like the kind to get ready for early racing next season. The gray geld- ing that is bred and shaped considerably like Ana- conda 2:0134 will be given another chance to make good, as he showed plainly that he had speed this year. Dick Abies is "going easy" with a stable of six, being especially careful with the big yearling by Kinney Lou 2:07%, out of the dam of Lady Mowry 2:09%. They are all the property of Mr. Frank J. Kilpatrick. Kinney Lou 2:07% is right now looking his best for C. C. Crippen. but still there is a little soreness from the car jam in the shipment from Indianapolis to Phoenix. Since the facts are known, this horse surely went a wonderful mile at Phoenix, after all. The last work that was given him and Kinney Al 2:14% at Indianapolis was very satisfactory. Kinney Lou worked three miles that day better than 2:10. and one faster than his record. Kinney Al showed that the horse that beat him would have to step around 2:12. By next work day the track was too heavy, and arrangements wras made to ship to Phoenix in order to be well rested up. But while their car was laying on a sideing at Herrington. Kas.. a carload of stone "dropped" on that siding that nearly put them out of business. Kinney Lou faring the worst of all: so much so that one mile in 2:18% and a few around 2:30 was all the preparation that could be given him for his effort to lower the Phoenix track record. Kinney Al's showing in his first and only race over the Phoenix track was most satis- factory, and is evidence of what may be expected of him next year. Mr. D. Shelleburger of Decatur. 111., gave as a present two handsome standard bred colts to his daughter, Mrs. T. H. Ramsey of Red Bluff. Cal. These mares were shipped West in Grippen's car, and later accompanied Kinney Al to Mr. Ramsey's farm, where they will be bred to this promising young trotter. P. W. Hodges has a stable of five and expects to take up several more in a few days. Henry Helman is working twelve, but his star trot- ter Berta Mac 2:13% is enjoying just exercise with plenty to eat. A very promising trotter in this bunch is a four-year-old mare by Zombro 2:11. that Henry brought down from Cathlament. Wash. A green pacer owned by a gentleman in Butte. Mont., is also doing nicely — been a mile in 2:11% — guess that will do. A two-year-old trotting filly that can step a 2:40 clip, sired by Caution, out of a mare by Alexis, looks good to Helman. His good colt Baron Bowles 2:25 wasn't out of the money in several starts. He carries the blood that makes trotters. Henry brought another stud to this country that will be appreciated by Western breeders — the two- year-old by Jay Bird, first dam Alma Wilkes by Baron Wilkes, second dam Almeta by Almont 33, third dam Alma Mater, dam of Alcantara. Alcyone, etc., and not only this, but is built right and looks like a stock horse. The joke horse turned up in Helman's stable in a colt owned by A. P. Church, the "easy going" blacksmith. Church showed himself to be no com- mon trader by buying two from the pasture of Mr. Ronan. and then "sparing" the bad one to a friend for the price of the two. At that, the bunch thought the smithy couldn't see very well, but he decided to work the colt. All the same, Bonnie Antrim is now a slick going pacer and shows the laugh to be on the other end. Church says he is now ready to be installed president and treasurer of the sooth sayer- soft-saying society that meets regularly at Ronan's tavern. Charles De Ryder's stable numbers eight. Wild Bell 2:0S% looks fully as good now as he did before shipping East last spring. At that, a rest will do him good, and it is safe to predict that he will hang up new figures opposite his name next season. Argot- Boy 2:03% at Phoenix clipped his record just a little, and incidentally set a new mark for west of the Mississippi. After a winter's rest in California this gelding that is still sound as a bell will surely be a race horse in his class. Charley T. is growing new hoofs foreward, and promises to be sound for 190S. This is good news, for he is another California production that can get the money on the other side. Thr, full sister to Perfection is going along nicely — : m s in 2:19, last quarter in 33 seconds looks good :u t -cember. De Ryder has another prospect that can step about. A three-year-old stud called Odd Mark, by Cyrus Mark, been a mile in 2:15. A four- year-old mare by Washington McKinney also shows to be a decent kind of a trotter by stepping a mile in 2:35. A half in 1:13 and a quarter in 35 seconds is easy for her. Mr, De Ryder did something for himself, for the breeders in this country and for Star Pointer 1:59%, when by becoming a member of the American As- sociation of Trotting Horse Breeders, and donating one service fee, every one of the Star Pointer foals of the year are eligible to the Matron Stake, and also to the Stallion Representation Stake, which will be worth no less than 550,000. This kind of business is good advertising. Another good showing for Western bred stuff was an offer of $1,000 for the colt by Star Pointer, still at the side of the dam of Aerolite, and the passing of three weanlings under the hammer a few weeks ago at $360 and $400 each. Southerland & Chadbourne. have a stable of four- teen. Aerolite 2:11% looks big and fat. He is the kind that don't tuck up it-he has enough to eat, and miles around 2:05 can come pretty fast at that. By the way. two good producing mares are in foal to this horse — Bertha, the dam of four in 2:10. and Cricket 2:10, by Steinway, that is the dam of six in the list. All the horses in this stable are looking fine, especially McFadyen (2) 2:15%, and John R. Conway 2:09. that is always hard after the money. .Mr. Andrew Robertson will take to Australia Mar- vin Wilkes 2:12%, a yearling stud by Zolock and a yearling stud by Kinney Lou, also several mares. Barney Simpson has three that he is giving some work, and will soon make arrangements for the stud season of Arner 2:17%. A black filly by this horse, out of a mare by Direct, can show two-minute speed. Henry Brown has Helen Keys. Walter K. and Cola Direct all looking good and showing plenty of step for this time of year. Ed Parker has two weanlings by Bon Voyage (31 2:12% that please him very much, especially one out of Myrtha Whips. Ed may consign Little Rev to the Blue Ribbon sale at Cleveland, Ohio, this spring. S. K. Trefry is working a three-year-old by Stam B. 2:11. also Kenneth C. 2:13%. and says two is enough for any one man. Williarn Brown has a five-year-old by Silver Bow that has been a quarter in 31 seconds: a nice look- ing two-year-old by Sidmoor and a four-year-old pacer by Diablo that can brush fast- Thomas Ronan has up eighteen head. Several in this lot show very fast and all are large and the kind that would sell on looks alone. Mr. Ronan re- cently brought several head down from Walla Walla. Wash., including a fine looking three-year-old stallion by Arronax, that should be a grand stock horse for somebody. J. R. FROXEFIELD. RACING AT CORONADO. MATINEE AT PHOENIX. The matinee given by the Phoenix Driving Club on Thanksgiving Day was a flattering success. Several hundred people were in attendance. The entertainment was a good one. the races in the main being closely contested. The special buggy race class failed to fill, and it is presumed that either the drivers or the horses got cold feet. It was rather unexpected, too, for it was a warm, bright sunshiny afternoon. But the sport was all right. even without the buggy races and nobody regrets the time spent. Ed Hall served as starting judge and the races judges, who also served as timers, were A. L. Moore, W. W. Cook and Dr. Ramsey. The races were all half-mile heats, most of the horses being young stock and hardly old enough to be put to the strain of mile heats, where they were likely to be frequently repeated. The first race was the 2:14 trot, in which there were two entries, the Davidson mare Dell Net and Frank Anderson's Burnut, a California horse brought there for the fair meeting and sold in the stock pavilion. Burnut took the first and third heats and Dell Net the second heat, making a nice contest all the way through. The time was 1:15%, 1:14% and 1:13%. The next race was styled the 2:40 trot, and it was given a slow name, for it was finished in two heats, and both of ihem were well under the class time. The heats were both finished in the same order, Maydello first, Lady second and Princess third. The time was 1:17% and 1:16%. A mixed race followed that was quite closely con- tested,' and unlike the one above it, wTas named faster than the speed would indicate, being called a 2:25 race. The time though, was 1:28%, 1:27% and 1:25. The first heat was taken by Candy Babe, driven by Harms, with Willie Amber second and Chella third. In the next heat the outside horse. Chella. secured the pole and took the candy from Babe, which finished second, with Willie Amber in third place. In the third heat Candy Babe»got back to the lead place under the wire, with Willie Amber last and Chella in the middle rank. The fourth race was a 2:29 trot, won in two straight heats in 1:20% and 1:23. It was a great day for L. M. Hoghe, for the star performer was Hamburger Oh So, who got rattled during the fair and only yes- terday got into good lively action. Both heats were finished in the same order and in a direct reversal of the order of their names on the card. Hamburger Oh So first. Margaret A. second, El C. J. third, Punch the Breeze fourth. The San Diego Driving Club held a Thanksgiving matinee, at which three races were decided. The first event was for colts four years old or under, mile heats, best two-in-three. The entries were: Wood- lock, owned by Robert Green of Escondido. and driven by Fred Fanning; Ebony W.. owned by L. E. Dadmun, and driven by John Sampsell, and Ted S., owned by Chas. Hakes, and driven by Joe Strathman. None of these horses were ever driven in a race before, and were never worked for over a half-mile at a time. Woodlock won in straight heats. Time, 2:41. 2:43. There were three starters in the second race also — Dick Pogi. owned by Joseph Pogi. driven by John Sampsell; Fox S., owned and driven by Chas. Stew- art, and Dewey, owned and driven by Joseph Strath- man. Dick Pogi won in 2:30 and 2:30%. A mule race finished the program. It was gotten up for laughing purposes and was a success. The racers entered were John Douglass, driven by Jo- seph Strathman: Maud S.. by George Combs, and the famous pacer Dan Patch (?), driven by John Sampsell. It was a walking match for the first quarter, the remaining three-quarters to be covered in a gallop, trot, pace, or any old way. just so they got there. John Douglass was the best walker, and he gained a good lead as the three went hiking down the track, amid the roars and yells of the spectators. However, all three were even up on the back stretch, going at an easy gallop, but on the home stretch it was a wild race as the three tore up the dust. John Douglass won. with Dan Patch second and Maud S. third. The officials of the day were as follows: Judges, H. L. Weston. Will Rea and Stephen Brown: timers, W. V. McConnell. W. H. Phillips and E. Pidgeon; starter, H. L. Weston. THE FAIR CIRCUIT FOR 1908. It will very soon be time to take up the initial fair work for 1908. The important part of the work falls to the secretary. It is his part of the work to study out and make plans for next season and be ready to submit the same to the officers at the annual meeting. Right here it might be well to urge the imporance of holding annual meetings as soon as possible after the year's business- is closed, which gives more time to mature plans for the coming year. The other officers should give the secretary their hearty co-operation and support. The secre- tary should be active and prompt in every way. as much depends on how capable and well he fills the important office. Where race meetings and county or district fairs are conducted by county fair asso- ciations the work of the secretary differs to a great extent from the work of the secretary' who merely has a race meeting alone to look after. But so far as the speed departments are concerned the work does not differ. The main proposition in the speed department to consider in time is the stakes and purses to be given, and the selection of classes so that satisfactory entry lists may be secured. In order to do this the secretary should devote some time to the study of the race results of 1907 and familiarize himself with the probable number of horses in the territory from which he expects entries, that are eligible to the various classes, and, as far as possible secure as much information as possible from drivers, trainers and owners as to the number of green starters. — Xorth Pacific Rural Spirit. PLANNING A CIRCUIT. Says the Xapa Register: Geo. W. Berry, the effi- cient superintendent of the Spreckeis Stock Farm, is planning to build a new race track near Napa in a short time. It is believed that a site for the track can be obtained along the west side of railroad, south- east of Xapa. which will be convenient and accessible and with good shipping facilities. Mr. Berry is now conferring with A. B. Spreckeis on the matter. The plan includes the proposition of organizing a circuit for trotting, pacing and running races, to comprise tracks at Santa Rosa, Xapa, Petaluma, Val- lejo. Sacramento and Stockton. An agricultural association would be organized at Xapa to consist of eighty representative citizens, who would not be expected to invest financially in the association so much as to take an active interest in it and support it in the community. Mr. Berry expects to build a modern track with first class grandstand, judges' stand, paddocks and other fea- tures. The best horses in the State and the East would be brought to race on the Xapa track, as the owners would have an extensive circuit on which to race the animals. A FB.IZE WINNER. D. E. Morlock. Morriston, Ont.. writes November 14. 1907: "Your letter at hand. I think Absorbine the best remedy I have ever used. Have a fine yearling car- riage colt that got a bog spavin a few days before Guelph Show. I used Absorbine as directed from four to six times a day. rubbing it in well, and inside of a week you could not tell which leg was hurt. She car- ried the red ribbon at Guelph and at four other shows after the cure. Whenever I hear of a neighbor having trouble with his stock I hand one of your pamphlets or advise him to get Absorbine. and quite a number are now using it around here." Absorbine penetrates to the seat of trouble promptly and effectually, without blistering or removing the hair. Does not require the horse to be laid up. Mild in its action, but positive in its results. It will give vou satisfaction. $2 a bottle at druggists. Manu- factured by W. F. Young. -P. D. F.. 54 Monmouth St.. Springfield, Mass. Saturday, December 14, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN I NOTES AND NEWS ! * * Stake No. S of the Breeders' Futurity has broken all records. The list of entries is the largest in the history of the Stake. The full list will appear in our holiday issue, out next week. Mr. Andrew Robertson of Melbourne has purchased about a dozen head of standard bred horses and will ship them to Australia some time during the latter part of this month. Hans Frellson, the well known trainer, who sold his stables at the Casino to Frank Burton, intends building a new stable on Thirty-ninth avenue, near the proposed new stables of the Park Amateur Driv- ing Club. The owner of Sterling McKinney 2:09% expects to beat all aged stallion records, except that of Cresceus 2:02%, with him next season. The Occident Stake of 1910, which is for foals of 1907, to trot as three-year-olds, will close for entry on January 1, 190S. Make your entries with Secre- tary J. A. Filcher, Sacramento. Dan Patch will be in the exhibition business again next year. Oliver H. Barr has purchased the bay mare Tuna 2:08% by James Madison, dam Ituna. She will probably be driven to pole with Czarina Dawson 2:11%. A feature of the New York sale was the absence of John H. Shults from the ranks of buyers. For a dozen years he has been nearly always the heaviest buyer at the auction. The average of the entire Old Glory sale this year was very close to $175. A $10 payment will be due Thursday. January 6, 190S, on all foals fo 1906 entered in Pacific Breeders' Futurity No. 6. 'See advertisement. The sales for Thanksgiving Day at the Old Glory sale totaled $15,050 for 117 head, an average of nearly $1,300 each, which is the record for any one day at any one sale ever held at Madison Square Garden. Forest W. 2:14%, eleven years old, brought $275 at the New York sale. It is said that Ed. Geers will again have Highball 2:06% in his string next year. Strikebreaker Jim Farley is the man who bought the California horse Admiral Togo (2) 2:29% by Iran Alto at the Old Glory sale. Ed Geers is suffering from a cracked rib. the in- jur}' being received by falling on the edge of a bath-tub. Three high class horses are offered for sale by H. Olsen of Hay wards,- who makes a specialty of selecting fine carriage and road horses for those who want good animals at a reasonable figure. Read his advertisement in this issue. Mr. Frank M. Barrows, owner of that fast stallion and good sire Del Norte 2:08, writes us that his horses are all wintering fine. Del Norte is just like a colt. He put five new ones in the list this season — Van Norte 2:21%, Idlewise 2:22%, Reina del Norte (3) 2:24%, all trotters, and the pacers Del McKln- non 2:22% and Hazel Norte (3) 2:24%. Bellini 2:13% leads all sires of 2:10 trotters for 1907. Three trotters by him have entered the 2:10 list this season as follows: Beatrice Bellini 2:08%; Carlo 2:0S%. and Tokio 2:09. All three were bred by W. B. Dickerman of Hillandale Farm, Mamaro- neck, New York, who bred Bellini 2:13% and his dam. Probably no other man has ever lived who has bred three 2:10 trotters by one sire, bred their sire and was also the breeder of the dam of their sire. Tokio 2:09 is a full brother of Beatrice Bellini 2": 08%. Boom prices were obtained for horses 2,000 years ago if we can believe old Plutarch. Alexander the Great wanted as much for his domesticated war horse as would be asked today for a high-class trotter. He offered to sell Busephalus to Philip of Maeedon for 2.51S pounds sterling, or $12,500. This indicates the value placed upon sensational horses at the time when money was not the chief worship of mankind. Bucephalus was higher at $12,500 in 345 years B. C, than was Maud S. at $40,000 two thousand years later. — Ex. . The once famous running horse Lamplighter, that won close to $60,000 during his career, and that was once sold for $30,000, was knocked down last week at auction in Lexington for $100. Allerton 2:09% is now credited with 170 sons and daughters that have made standard records, 129 of which are trotters. Only three stallions have sired a greater number of standard performers, viz: On- ward, 195; Gambetta Wilkes, 192, and Red Wilkes, 176. The Understudy is the apt name of the yearling half-sister of the Leading Lady (2) 2:16%. The sale of a yearling filly under the hammer for upwards of $2000 whose sire though remarkably well bred is young and untried, proves that youngsters that show phenomenal speed find ready purchasers at high prices, provided they are entered in the rich stakes. Strathmore is the only sire with two daughters that have each produced'a pacer with a record below 2:04. These are Solita, dam of Citation 2:03%, and Queen Ethel, dam of Bumps 2:03% (to wagon.) The sensational two-year-old trotting colt Tramp- fast 2:12% is running out at Walnut Hall Farm and will be taken up again by trainer Ed. Benyon about March 1st next, and prepared for his three-year-old engagements. Trampfast has an own brother, one year older, this one being called Tramp Medium and being a larger and better made colt than his famous younger brother. He is owned by W. . L. Spears, of Muir, Ky., owner of the fast pacing colt Shakespeare (3) 2:09%. M. W. Savage has had constructed at his Inter- national Stock Food Farm, Minneapolis, Minn., a covered half-mile track, for use during the winter months. The track is 30 feet in width, has 1,400 windows and cost $17,000. Trainer Hersey and his assistants will use it extensively from now until spring, in educating the many youngsters at the farm and by such famous sires as Dan Patch 1:55%, Cresceus 2:02%, Directum 2:05%, Roy Wilkes 2:06% and Arion 2:07%. Trainer Charley Dean, of Palatine, 111., and E. S. Cone, of Chicago, who made the New York sale to- gether, purchased the two-year-old filly by Sidney Dillon, out of the dam of Sonoma Girl 2:05%; the four-year-old pacing filly Kate Dillon (3) 2:24%, trial '2:08% the past season, by Sidney Dillon, out of Roblet (p) 2:12, dam of Bonalet Ip, 3) 2:09%, etc., and a yearling colt by Direct Hal (p) 2:04%, out of Bessie Bonehill Ip) 2:05%. Adbell 2:23, the dead yearling champion, gets his first producing son in Swift Bell, a six-year-old son of his out of Tintoret 2:24%, by Dictator; grandam the renowned matron Ethelwyn, by Harold. Swift Bell's representative is the two-year-old pacing colt Swiftward 2:21%, a record made with only sixty days' speed education. Swiftward was bred and is owned by H. E. Robbins, Viola, 111., also breeder and owner of Alice Redlac (3) 2:29%, trotting, by Redlac 2:07%, another new performer, both the pair being from the same dam, Abby M., by Game Onward. Barney Demarest has the smallest horse in the world. It is a four-year-old stallion, standing 27% inches and weighs 47 pounds. This freak was bred in Oregon and was sired by a 1500-pound horse, out of a 1250-pound mare. It weighed seven pounds when foaled. Brooke Nooke Ranch, Home Park, Mont., has lost by death the past autumn the trotting bred stallions Keeler 2:13%, by King Rene, and Jubilee de Jarnette 2:29%, by Jubilee Lambert. Keeler sired Chase 2:07%, Onoqua 2:08%, Warren C. 2:11%, Tonita F. 2:11%, etc. Harry Thompson of Salt Lake. Utah, has pur- chased from the Walnut Grove stock farm at To- peka, Kansas, the trotting stallion Harriman 36101, a son of Onward 2:25% and Purple, by Stamboul 2:07%. He is the sire of the four-year-old black pacing gelding Joe Harriman. that obtained a record of 2:15% at the recent Texas meeting. Harriman is eight years old. Your Stomach is O. K. if you drink Jrckson's Napa Soda. The Hambletonian family has absorbed and assim- ilated several of the other trotting families, and greatly to the benefit of the Hambletonian strain, says the Horse Breeder. That it will eventually ab- sorb all the others seems certain. One cause of this absorption is that nearly every prominent breeder of trotting stock for the past twent5--five years has had at the head of his stud a stallion that is a direct descendant in the paternal line of Rysdyk's Hamble- tonian. The Hambletonian strain is far superior to any other, for producing and perpetuating the trotting inclination and trotting gait. There have been other strains, however, which were greatly superior to that of Hambletonian in speed ability and other important race-winning qualities. By blending these race-winning strains with the Ham- bletonian strain, far better results have been ob- tained than could otherwise have been secured. Twenty-nine head by McKinney 2:11% at the Old Glory brought $13,750. Directum is in excellent health since going to the Savage Farm. He is jogged every day, which seems to keep him in rugged condition. Secretary W. H. Knight of the American Trotting Association has shipped his mare Fricka, bv Bingen 2:06%, out of Annetell 2:20%, by Axtell 2:12, to Los Angeles, where she will be bred to Zombro 2:11. Redlac 2:07% will be shipped to Los Angeles the latter part- of this month, as owners Justice & Grubb of Galesburg, 111., will have him make a spring stud season there again. It is reported that the management of the Minne- sota State Fair will not only give the regular $5,000 purses that they have been giving, but that from six to eight other purses will be hung up, varying in size from $2,000 to $3,000. This will make the meet- ing one of the most important ones of the year. Two California horses beat everything on the New York speedway Sunday, December 1st, when all the horsemen attending the Old Glory sale were out to see the sport. The Roman 2:09% was king of the trotters, and Don Derby 2:04% beat all the pacers. J. M. Johnson of Ponkapog, Mass., made a neat profit when he sold Todd for $30,000 and his dam, Fanella for $3,725 at the Old Glory sale, as eight years ago he purchased Fanella with Todd then a weanling thrown in, for $575. Mike Bowerman expected to make a campaign with Sister Collette last season, but the sister to Charley Herr 2:07 got off her feed at a most in- opportune time, greatly to the disappointment of her trainer. Bowerman will drive her on the road all winter and early in the spring will begin her prepa- ration for a Grand Circuit campaign. She is a glut- ton for work and Bowerman will begin with her early. She has never looked better than she does this winter. The horsemen of Suisun and vicinity have clubbed together and leased the old Peyton track and intend to improve it and put it in first-class condition. Car- penters are now at work putting up ten new box stalls, and in the spring ten more will be built. Trot- ters and pacers will be trained there and meetings may be held. The final matinee of the Boston Driving Club was held last week and the principal attraction was a race at quarter-mile heats between the two pacers B. S. Dillon 2:14%. and Rondo 2:14% for the pac- ing championship of the club. They had met twice before, and each had won one event. The contest resulted in a clean-cut victory for B. S. Dillon who, by the way, is a son of Sidney Dillon, and was bred at Santa Rosa Stock Farm. Belleflower 2:12%, the fastest of the produce of the great Beautiful Bells, died at Hilslide Farm, Reading, Pa., November 24th. She was eighteen years old and was the dam of Flying Axworthy 2:15%. She was bred at Palo Alto Farm and sold as a three-year-old to Miller & Sibley for $15,000. She won four races as a three-year-old, taking a rec- ord of 2:16%, and was second to Directum in 2:13%. She took her record as a four-year-old. She has a wonderful flight of speed and trotted quarters at a two-minute gait, but became a bad actor and would make stand-still breaks that often cost her the race. She leaves a couple of foals by Axworthy and one or two by Ashland Wilkes. A writer in Colman's Rural World says: There has been much discussion as to the merits and de- merits of record or non-record ' animals. Many ex- ponents of the development theory would have us believe that developed dams are the only animals to be used if a high grade trotter is to be produced. Let not the small breeder of the owner of a good mare without a record be discouraged, as many of the greatest mares in history had no recorded speed. Many of the greatest of present-day matrons have never been trained. Granted that a mare has good blood lines, the right conformation and shows a clean, frictionless gait, her chance of becoming the dam of a race horse is as good as if she had been raced to a record of 2:10, and much of her vitality sapped in the process. Study the question from all points of view and arrive at your own conclusiions. It is safe to assert that the breeder will not fail, provided he is honest with himself and is not in- fluenced by tentiment of jrejudice. On no con- sideration use a mare for breeding purposes that the experience of breeders in the past classes as unfit Profit by their mistakes and do not pay dearly for knowledge for which a big price in time and money had already been paid. True an animal with the right conformation, which has proven her- self a race mare, provided she has not been raced until her vitality has been impaired, would ordinar- ily be expected to produce a faster foal than a ma-e equally well bred which had not b test; but it is the unexpected that hai quently the obscure sister becomes the THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 14, 1907. A STAMPEDE TO BUY TROTTERS. A FINE STALLION. ANTRIM FARM SALE. Many horse auctions have been held in Madison Square Garden in the last fifteen years, but it is doubtful wheather during this period one was ever undertaken in the face of greater odds or conducted with greater measure of success, all circumstances considered, than the sale of trotting stock this month under the management of the Fasig-Tipton Com- pany. With, New York the storm center of a financial scare which swept the country like a cyclone, sud- denly and senselessly locking up hundreds of millions in currency and literally paralyzing business for want of ready money, horsemen were asking one another a little more than a fortnight ago whether "Ed" Tipton and "Jimmie" Tranter were showing good judgment in not taking the bull by the horns and declaring off the annual "Old Glory" sale for this season. The talk was heard everywhere that it was bound to be a failure, that fifty per cent, of the consignors would not send their horses to the auc- tion block, and that those sent would be slaughtered. Not a few horsemen predicted that if the sale were attempted it would break down after one day, like the sale of thoroughbred horses attempted at Lex- ington, Ky., last week. The last thing that anybody dreamed of was the sale of a trotter for more money than had been paid for one in New York since 1892, when E. H. Harri- man bought Stamboul for $41,000. And the next to the last thing expected was a total of $151,550 and an average of $1,295 for 117 horses offered on Thanksgiving Day, both the total and the average being the best on record for one day's sale by the Fasig-Tipton Company. Instead of the expected panic in the market there was pretty near a stam- pede to buy trotters. Prices were uniformly good and in many instances astonishingly high for high class horses. That the consignors thought so was apparent from the fact that the percentage of horses catalogued and not sold was about the smallest ever known. To say that breeders, trainers, turfmen, road drivers and all who love the light harness horse were gratified by the result of the sale is not half the truth. Expressed in English as she is spoke, they were "plumb tickled to death." It meant to them that the troting horse of America has a hold on he public strong enough to survive the threatened wiping out of all racetrack speculation; that John Splan was right when he said years ago that the automobile would put the horse out of business about the same time that the typewriter took the place of the piano, and last, but not least, that the country is full of people who not only have plenty of ready money, but who are getting over the sudden spasm of fear that financially the end of the world was at hand. Clear outside the horse interests the splendid suc- cess of the sale was regarded as most significant of returning confidence in the business world. A hun- dred representative bankers, merchants and manu- facturers at the Garden on Thanksgiving Day ex- pressed the opinion that the pouring out of so much money for anything as much of a luxury as a trot- ting horse afforded unmistakable proof that apart from a bad case of "shivers" there was nothing the matter with the country. — New York Herald. fair McGregor as specimen. The University of Illinois has selected the stallion Fair McGregor as a class specimen of the standard bred trotter, and in a letter to M. T. Grattan of Preston, Minn., who bred Fair McGregor, Prof. R. C. Obrecht says most of his class pronounced the horse to be the best of his kind they ever had seen. Fair McGregor was sired by Bay McGregor, dam by Stiles' Abdallah, second dam by Western Lad, third dam by King Herod. He is owned by J. A. Cunningham, Virginia, 111., who bought him as a yearling from Mr. Grattan. He was foaled in 1901, is a rich brown in color, and was selected by Mr. Cun- ningham, who wanted a good sized handsome horse which also was a brisk, good mannered roadster. Stiles' Abdallah, sire of the dam of Fair McGregor, united in his pedigree lines to Volunteer, Alexander's Abdallah, and Gaines' Denmark. He was a big hand- some horse of good disposition, whose progeny brought fine prices in the East, and the same was true of the get of Western Lad, an inbred Swigert with outcrosses to Alexander's Abdallah and the im- ported thoroughbred Eclipse and Glencoe. King Herod was a beautiful Morgan horse, strong- ly inbred, and the best speed sire of his day in Northern Iowa. Bay McGregor was a trotter with a record better than 2:30, a big, pure gaited, strong going fellow ready and anxious to show speed at any time and in all sorts of footing. Like many members of his family, he had his likes and dis- likes, and a marked antipathy to negroes was one of his characteristics. Mr. Grattan owned Bay Mc- Gregor a number of years and had a high apprecia- tion of his many good qualities. Bay McGregor traced to Alexander's Abdallah, and his second dam was the dam of Jay Bird. Taking Fair McGregor as an example, the formula for producing a hand- some big trotter would seem to be to unite lines from Alexander's Abdallah, reinforced by the blood of such fine lookers as appear in the pedigree of the stallioi seltcted by Illinois University. — H. T. White. When the late Dr. Finlaw of Santa Rosa pur- chased the stallion Washington McKinney he picked him because he was a son of McKinney 2: 11%, and a grand individual. He is a large horse, standing 16.1 and one of magnificent proportions. His dam was the great broodmare Lady Washington 2:36, by Whipple S957, a producing son of that great early California sire Whipple's Hambletonian 725. Lady Washington also produced that very fast trotter Geo. W. McKinney 2:14%, El Molino 2:20 and Idle Gossi.j, with a trial of 2:25. The next dam was Lady May- berry, grandam of Dubec 2:15, Mista 2:19, etc., aud she was by Chieftain 721, sire of such good race horses of the early days as Defiance 2:17%, Cairo 2:21 and others. Washington McKinney has other qualifications, however, besides his breeding and good looks. He is a sound horse and is a line trotter and has shown a trial in 2:22%. Then he is beginning to show as a sire. Very few of his get were ever worked or trained until the past year, when he had two very promising trotters enter the list — Lady Mc- Kinney 2:19% and McKinney Belle 2:30. Both these mares can trot in 2:15 and both are beauties. All the sons and daughters of Washington McKinney show fine form and style and are all natural trotters. He will make a great stock horse. He is standard iind registered. He will go to the highest bidder at Chase's holiday sale, Monday evening, December 23d. o ZOLOCK'S TURF RECORD. In the "Answers to Correspondents" in last week's Breeder and Sportsman it was stated that Zolock's name first appeared in the Year Book when he was nine years old. This is an error, due to the fact that until that year his name was spelled Zalock, instead of Zolock in the index to races given, and consequently was overlooked in hunting up the horse's performances. Zolock first appeared as a five-year-old in 1900. He won three races that year and took a mark of 2:10% at San Jose. The next two years he made quite heavy seasons and was not raced. He started seven times in 1903, but while he won one race and was nearly always in the money, did not reduce his record. In 1904, when he was nine years old, the Year Book got his name spelled right for the first time. That year he made a record of 2:09%. In 1905 he reduced his record to 2:05% at Fresno and was unbeatable. There were no classes for him in 1906, and he was not raced. This year he was in the stud again, and not sarted until the Proenix meeting, when he equalled his record of 2:05%. He is now twelve years old. FROM OREGON. Mr. C. A. Harrison writes that his colt North Star Pointer weighed 570 pounds at eight months, aud is nicely broken to harness, and adds: "I have him at a fine place in a paddock with a filly by Lynwood W. and one by Zolock, at Hillsboro track. J. D. Chap- pelle has the place. Chappelle is working quite a few and has Lord Lovelace in charge. Lute Lindsey is wintering a stable of horses in Portland. Padisha, by Keeler, is his best one. This is a pure gaited bay stallion from the Larrabee ranch. John Sawyer is at Irvington track. Some of the stalls are up, though all the place is staked out into lots, but not plowed up. Henry Ossman is going to Vancouver, Washington, with Hal B., Oregon Patch and all his horses. Work on the new Portland track is going on. It will be a fine plant and should be a payer, as Port- land needs a good track. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. W. Mastin, Sacramento. — There is a pacer called Cavaleiro 2:09%, by Stanton Wilkes, but we can find no record of a horse called Sir John 1st or Sir John 2d by Stanton Wilkes that has a record. In fact, there is no horse by the name of Sir John that has a record better than 2:10 except Sir John S. 2:04%, son of Diablo. F. J. Bettineourt, Watsonville. — A stallion called Backman is registered. His number is 9750. He was by Leland 1300, a son of Hambletonian 10, and his dam was Miranda 2:31, by Messenger Duroc, sec- ond dam Green Mountain Maid, the dam of Elec- tioneer. Del Sur 109S was by The Moor 870, dam Gretchen by Mambrino Pilot 29. of the produce of the brood-mare Fanella ve sold within recent years for $56,650. There is a gelding called McDougall catalogued in the Chase holiday sale, to be neld December' 23d, that deserves more than passing notice. He is a bay, 15.3 hands high and a trotter. He is good gaited, doesn't pull, is an excellent road horse and should be a good matinee performer. He is bred all right, as he is by Stam B. 2:11%, dam by Fallis, second dam by Belmont 64. Ie has a trial of 2:18%, and should be looked over. He is owned by H. S. Hogoboom of Woodland, one of the squarest men in the horse business, whose state- ments can be relied upon. He states that he drove him the trial mile last July, and the horse was timed by Chas. Spencer and others. As Mr. Hogoboom has Palo King and Monocrat for the same class races, he wants to sell the gelding. Another reason is that he needs money. McDougall is a good looker, weighs 1,100 pounds, and is ready to put to training. He should beat 2:15 pretty handy. Royally bred thoroughbreds bring small prices now, whether the sales are held in New York, Lex- ington or San Francisco. As the thoroughbred is nothing but a gambling tool it is perfectly natural that when there is a gamblers' panic there should be little demand for .them. The sale of yearlings from the Antrim Farm, held at Fred H. Chase & 'Co.'s big pavilion, at 47S Valencia street, on Tuesday even- ing of this week, drew a large crowd, but the year- lings averaged only $126. The list of sales follow: Bay filly by Kismet-Belle Piatt; W. S. Schrick, $100. Chestnut colt by Cromwell-Nomades; Joseph Swift, $60. Chestnut filly by Kismet-Play fere ; Dr. W. Syl- vester, $80. Bay colt by All Green-Nimbleness ; W. R. Acock, $90. Bay filly by Cromwell-Goltese; R. D. Hume, $60. Bay filly by Kismet-Promise IV.; Dr. W. Sylves- ter, $150. Chestnut colt by Cromwell-Picklow; A. Hinkel, $50. Bay filly by Kismet-Jennie Nevine; W. R. Acock, $70. Chestnut colt by Cromwell-Perfection; W. R. Acock, $70. Bay filly by Kismet-Bonita R.; Dr. W. Sylves- ter, $80. Bay colt by Cromwell-Rillito; J. H. Spratt, $410. Chestnut filly by Kismet-Chitose; C. McGowan, $130. Brown filly by Cromwell-Lotrix; Major Benson, U. S. A., $70. Chestnut colt by Cromwell-Sunnolie; C. B. Hitch- cock, $100. Chestnut filly by All Green-Victoria; W. R. Acock, $150. Chestnut colt by Kismet-Tyrona; W. R. Acock, $180. Bay filly by Cromwell-Tribulation; Dr. Stiss, $70. Bay colt by Kismet-Virginia Dare; Dr. W. Sylves- ter, $350. In addition two two-year-olds belonging to F. J. Conners of Berkeley were disposed of. Lovely Mary, a chestnut filly by Horatio-Mottle, went for $160, and Amethyst, a bay filly by Paladin-Repeta, sold for $125, W. R. Acock being the purchaser in both instances. THE GRAND CIRCUIT. A lot of interest is being taken in the Grand Cir- cuit organization for next year, and horsemen are beginning to figure on what cities will constitute the "big ring." Last year, says Palmer Clark, Detroit opened the game with one of the best meetings of the season. Then came Cleveland, and next Buffalo, and these three cities will likely be found in their respective places again next year. But the Eastern cities may cause a change, owing to the unlooked for crusade against pool selling, which caused the "pool- less meetings" to come into vogue at Readville, Provi- dence and Hartford. Syracuse is a State Fair meet- ing and pool selling is prohibited there. For several years, since betting was stopped, the management at Readville has faced a deficit each year, and it has been noised about that a big fair would be given next year in connection with the Grand Circuit meeting, but no decisive steps have as yet been taken in that direction. However, it is practically certain that Readville will sit in the Grand Circuit game another season. Providence and Hartford are not so certain as some would be- lieve, as the forbidding of -pool selling has made a change in the outlook. Here also fairs, in connection with the racing, are being talked of, but, like Read- ville, have not been definitely decided upon. In the West it is almost certain that Columbus will have another two weeks' meeting, which will again fill up the vacancy caused by the dropping of Oakley Park, and the successful meeting this fall will give impetus to the two weeks' affair of next fall. With the present outlook a new city or two would be welcome to the Grand Circuit organization for next season. One of the sales at the New York auction that stirred up pity among the sentimental horsemen was that of the old mare Nancy Hanks 2:04. The daughter of Happy Medium was before the public for a little more than four racing seasons. About the time the bicycle sulky was put on the market in 1S92, Nancy again rounded to her form and was started to further reduce her record. Starting at Grand Rapids she trotted a mile in 2:09, but the next week at Chicago she stepped off the distance in 2:07% and later at Independence she placed the record'at 2:05%. This was considered phenomenal, but on September 28th the champion started against her record at Terre Haute, where, driven by Budd Doble, she trotted a mile in 2:04, placing the world's record so low that it held until 1894. Nancy Hanks is now twenty-one years old and is in foal by Todd 2:14%. During her time she has foaled some sensational colts, among them being Admiral Dewey 2:04%, by Bingen 2:06%; Lord Roberts 2:07%, by Arion 2:07%; Nancy Mc- Kerron, by John A. McKerron 2:04%; King Todd, by Todd 2:14%, and others. One nice thing about the sale of this old trotter is that she will go back to old Kentucky, as she was purchased for Edward and Joseph Madden at a bid of $1,500. Nancy Hanks is the grandam of Vice Commodore 2:11. Saturday, December 14, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN ON HORSE BACK. The best thing for the inside of a man is the out- side of a horse. Do you feel the need of exercise and lack the time and energy to take it? If you do take up horseback riding. It is the best exercise known for those who have passed the age of com- petitive athletics, and is health-giving to all, young as well as old, women as well as men. Horseback riding is a sure cure for dyspepsia and all forms of stomach troubles, and a man with a healthy stomach must necessarily be in pretty good condition. There is an exhilaration that follows a ride to saddle that is not found in any other form of exercise, and any feeling of tiredness that comes will disappear as soon as you rest a little. That old saw, "The best thing for the inside of a man is the outside of a horse," is still true, and it is remarkable that more use is not made of this remedy. Driving trotters or automobiles and riding bi- cycles are not in it with riding a galloper. Every minute spent in the saddle is beneficial, and the more you ride the better it is for you. A short ride before breakfast will insure a good appetite for the meal, but it is better to ride an hour or so after eating, and then take at least a couple of hours to it. But any sort of saddle riding taken at any time will surely help some if you are a man with busi- ness cares; it will refresh you and improve your general health in every way. Fleshy men will be reduced and thin men will take on flesh by regular riding to saddle. It will come nearer to rejuvinat- ing your youth than anything else you can do, and at the same time you will be having the time of your life, if you go at it right. Don't try for style and punish yourself by riding a park trotter with an English saddle and short stirrups. That may be fashionable, but it is not comfortable, and once you learn to ride as you should it will not even look pretty to you. Get a McClellan army saddle, or, better still, a Mexican saddle with the high horn in front and wooden stirrups — one in which you san sit easily and comfortable all day if neces- sary. Set the stirrup straps the length of your arm, making it so that you can clear the seat when standing only a couple of inches. With such a saddle you will have no difficulty in learning to ride, even though you have never ridden before, and a couple of lessons at a riding academy to learn the proper way of mounting, dismounting and general directions about holding reins, etc., will be enough to set you going in the right direction. If your horse is a galloper and you keep off the hard pavements and much-used roads, you will not need any more riding lessons than you care to take, pro- viding you always remember to keep your head up, heart up and arms close to your side. The saddle is made to sit on, so make sure that you sit on it. This may be a little difficult at first when for any reason you are forced to let the horse trot, for the temptation will be strong to do a lot of bobbing up into the air. This won't hurt you any, however, and it may help your digestion, and in time you will learn to keep your seat, no matter what gait the horse takes. In large cities with their magnificent parks and beautiful suburban districts, it is truly remarkable that there is not more horseback riding. Thousands of business men who are threatened with nervous prostration because of their driving lives in pur- suit of the elusive dollar persistently refuse this best of all nerve tonics, apparently for no other rea- son than that so few other men take it. Of course, there is a large number of American people who do ride, but the number is nothing like it should be, considering the advantages for the sport. The rea- son for the lack of interest in horseback riding in cities can be traced to several causes, the greatest of which is that so many of those who do ride try to make it a fashionable fad in place of a health-seek- ing exercise. The riding masters tell the inquiring beginner that he will try to make him skilled enough to go on the road in a dozen lessons, but that he must not think himself a rider until he has mastered a dozen or so more lessons in the art. This looks discouraging both from the standpoint of time and expense, and a large majority of those who make up their minds to ride never actually begin riding. For a matter of fact, any man who is not afraid of a horse should learn to ride well enough to go- on the road in a couple of lessons, providing he is properly fitted out with a well-broken horse. With that amount of experience he will not, of course, be fitted to he classed a horseman capable of show- ing off a gaited saddle horse, hut so much knowl- edge is not necessary for those who are merely in search of health and recreation. In the country dis- tricts men, boys, women and girls learn to ride by getting on a horse and riding. It is just as un- necessary for any one to have a riding master in order to learn to ride as it is to have a skating mas- ter in order to learn to skate. You learn to skate by practicing and everlastingly sticking at it, and the same tactics will make a good rider of any one. Of course, you may not ride in a manner to suit these riding masters, hut you can get all the good there is in it for you just the same. Cross-country riders, those who follow the hounds, are skilled horsemen, but not usually the riding master's product. They are fearless of dan- ger and ready to take chances of life and limb for the excitement experienced in following the chase. Following the hounds, like many other very de- lightful but dangerous pastimes, is too tempting to be denied once you get a taste of it. In selecting a horse remember that a short-bar- reled animal with good legs and feet, will give bet- ter service in saddle work than a rakish-looking trotter, but, above all, if you are a beginner, make sure that he has no vicious tricks, and is fairly good tempered. It is a most natural thing for a man to become very much attached to his riding horse, and if the horse is what he should be and is fairly treat- ed the animal becomes very fond of his master. There is a much closer relation between man and horse in saddle riding than in driving, and for this reason it is important that there should be no natural antipathy between them. If you buy a horse for saddle use alone do not fear to select one that is young and rather wild, for unless he is naturally bad he will soon tame down with use and become perfectly manageable. If you are not a norse expert and find it necessary to make your selection of a horse at a sales stable, hunt up some friend who does know something about horses, tell him what you want and hire him to make the selection for you. Do not, however, be trapped by any of the "gyps" who hang around the sales marts with information to give away. If you do you must not be surprised if you lead away a worthless nag. The ponies of the West and Southwest are won- derfully enduring, easily traveling distances that would lay up an Eastern horse in one day, and the ponies will repeat the performance for day after day, and this, too, on a quantity and quality of food on which the Eastern horse would starve. These ponies are captured out of the wild bands of horses to be found all over the wild Western country and seldom weigh over 700 or 800 pounds when in high flesh. In some districts they become so numerous that the herders round them up and chase them over cliffs and precipices in order to get rid of them and thus preserve the pasturage for their cattle. The plains Indians, until they were wiped out, util- ized the ponies to their fullest extent, the Apache, Navajo and Sioux tribes having become most famous as maurauders whom the government sol- diers found hard to catch when mounted on their fleet Indian ponies. The writer had a few months' experience with these Western ponies in the Rocky mountain dis- trict of the Southwest, and the performances which came under his observation were truly remarkable. Fifty miles over a rough trail, carrying a large man and going the greater part of distances at a good gallop, was nothing for any ordinary pony, whose market price may not have exceeded $15. A good pony will travel 100 miles without rest and do it inside of twenty-four hours, and, if forced to, with- out food or water. — Kentucky Stock Farm. TOO MUCH HAY CAUSES HEAVES. DROVE HIS OWN HORSE. A traveling man, intent upon a day's outing wanted to hire a dealer's best horse and trap, but not know- ing his man, the dealer demurred at trusting them in his hands. Determined to have his drive, the drummer pro- posed paying for the horse and the vehicle, promis- ing to sell them back at the same price when he returned. To that the other saw no objection, so his cus- tomer's wants were supplied, and off he went. He was back in time at the stables, his money was reimbursed according to contract, and he turned to go. "Hold on!" exclaimed the dealer, "you have for- gotten to pay for the hire." "My dear sir," was the cool reply, "there was no hiring in the case. I have been driving my own horse and trap all day." And the knight of the grip left the dealer to his sorrowful reflections. This season has been a triumph for the light har- ness horse breeder, and especially is this true as regards the last great meeting of the year held at Lexington, says the Stolk Farm. Horses of the older division have done well in a measure, but the two and three-year-olds at the close of the year occupy the center of the stage. While it is true that several high class three-year-olds were incapacitated from doing themselves justice at the Lexington meeting as a result of the lack of skill of their drivers, the lot as a whole has never been equaled. Probaly a half- dozen colts and fillies of this age were capable of trotting miles faster than 2:10, and this in itself is a breeder's triumph. One has but to compare close- ly the youngsters with the older trotters to find how far superior are the former, and while these colts and fillies now in the very zenith of their fame are almost sure to go the way of all precocious young trotters through the idiocy of the average trotting horse driver who finds somewhere in the remote corners of his cranium what he regards as a good reason for driving his pupils as fast and as far as they can go and as often as they can stand it. The breeder finds satisfaction and encouragement in the performance of two-year-olds that race in 2:12% and in the fact that at least six of this age this year were capable of miles in 2:15 or better. It is a breeder's triumph because it is now possible with some degree of accuracy to follow certain well defined ideas and with some degree of certainty to produce youngsters that can trot fast. The time probably will never arrive when the Breeder can expect to produce race horses at will, yet it has al- ready come when he can expect and hope to pro- duce early and extreme speed with regularity. Heaves is a disease much too common and my ob- servation has led me to the conclusion that a larger percentage of farm horses suffer from this malady than in the towns and cities of our country, and the reason for this is, in my opinion, due to the fact that a large number of our farmers feed too much hay. No horse requires more than one full feed of hay once in the twenty-four hours. When farm horses are working every day they are subjct to just this condition, because they have not time either at their morning or noon meal to eat too much hay, but in winter they often stand all day with hay before them all the time. A horse to be in .perfect health should have the stomach emptied of the previous meal for two or three hours before he is given another. If such is not the case, digestion will not take place in a perfect manner, and disease is likely to result. There is a remarkable sympathy between the stomach and the lungs, because of the fact that the same nerve trunk supplies nerve force to both organs. When the stomach is deranged from im- proper feeding the lungs are liable to become sym- pathetically affected and heaves often result. Care should also be taken that a horse should be fed no dusty or musty hay. This dust is as light as air, and the horse in breathing draws it right into the lung tissue with every breath, and this substance, being an irritant, is very prone to develop the heaves. If no better hay can be obtaind, the dust should be laid by sprinkling with water, when the horse will not breathe it, but it will be swallowed with his feed and probably do him no harm; but when at all possible only bright, clean hay, free from dust, should be fed to horses. Again no horse is in fit condition for active exercise with a stomach distended with hay, because the stomach, situated as it is right behind the lung space, if full, bulges forward into the chest to such an extent that the lungs have not room to properly expand, and can- not perform their functions properly; and anything that interferes with the function of the lungs pre- disposes to heaves. In many cases if farmers would feed one-third less hay to idle horses in the winter months thy would come out in the spring in better condition, and we would have fewer cases of heaves in the country than we have at present. — H. G. Reed, V. S. THOROUGHBRED AND TROTTER. Says the Chicago Tribune: Last week saw two big horse auctions, one exclusively for thorough- breds, while the other was confined to light harness nags. Each had about 1,000 entries. That for thor- oughbreds, scheduled to last a week, came to a dis- mal end after two days of spiritless bidding and low prices, while the mart for trotters was thronged. The contrast is suggestive and instructive. The harness horse sale was atended by people from every state in the union, and more than two score buyers were there from England, Germany, France, Italy and Russia. One thousand horses have found new homes, mainly for the reason that they can be used for the personal pleasures of their owners, as well as for racing. For half a century, from the days of Flora Temple to those of Lou Dillon, the champion trotters without exception have been bought for private driving. A thoroughbred, out- classed on the turf, has practically no value aside from breeding, whereas a Bonner gave $36,000 for Dexter, and a Vanderbilt $40,000 for Maud S., be- cause those champion trotters could be driven on the road by an amateur reinsman. Dan Patch, with his pacing mark of 1:55%, takes his owner's children to school in the winter, and Lou Dillon is "city broke." Speculation is not essential to the success of harness racing. Three of the richest events on the trotting turf, the Massachusetts, the Roger Williams, and the Charter Oak Stakes, were decided this year in three different states, where betting is not allowed, and it is noteworthy that on two of the tracks no liquor was sold. Try to imagine the Brooklyn Handicap, the Kentucky Derby and the Futurity^-fixtures of corresponding importance on the running turf — being run off without betting or bars. Even Victor Hugo in his palmy days would not have ventured that far into the realm of weird and untrammeled fancy. HEARD AT THE COUNTY FAIR. If you would see a horse strapped, booted, braced and geared to the limit you must seek such a track as you see at the old time country fair. Here comes an awkward flea-bitten gray which never went under 2:50 in his life. He is hobbled and checked and goggled and hitched up sidewise, lengthwise and crosswise until there is more harness than horse. You wonder how his driver ever got him into this rigging and how he will get him out again without cutting him free with a jackknife. A farmer with a gray beard and twinkling eye observes to his neighbor: "Last time John Martin had that plug out on the road I" told him he had the old cripple overloaded with fust aids to the injured. Them straps that was cal'lated to hoist up his knees must ha* pulled out tight, and the crittur was yanked clean off tve ground. What John was gettin' ready for v. race for flyin' machines, not a hoss trot." — Lansing in "Outing Magazine." 8 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 14, 1907. /. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL .'. I ■ » CONDUCTED BY J. X. 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T. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. MARE FOR SALE. Handsome, stylish black driving mare. 6 years old. 1300 pounds. Kind, gentle. Lady can drive. Price, $400. Address BR. SOL SHOCRXET, Box 377, Merced, Cal. PETER SAXE & SON. 513 32d itreet, Oakland. Cal.. Importers. Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses. Sheep, Hoes. Hlgh- alaes breeding stock. Correspondence so llcited. TOM DILLON John B. Stetson's Hats Orders filled by mail. Van Ness Ave. & McAllister St., San Francisco. John Barduhn, formerly of the Thurlow Block John Kavanagh, formerly of the Palace Hotel Kavanagh & Barduhn Merchant Tailors 1124 Golden Gate Avenue, Between Buchanan and Webster Sts., San Francisco, Cal. will reduce inflamed, swollen Joints- Bruises, Soft Bunches. Cure Boila. Fistula, or any unhealthy sore quick- ly; pleasant to use: does not "blister under bandage or remove the hair, and you can work the f/\ horse. S2.00 per bottle, exprea i prepaid. Book 7-C free. ABSORBINE,JR.,formankind, 381.00 per bottle. Cures Varicose . -__/ Veins, Varicocele Hydroce" drains, Bruises, stops Fain and Inflanimat.u W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield. Mass. For Sale by— Langley & Michaels, San Fran- cisco, Cal.;* Wood ward, Clark & Co., Portland, Ore.; F. W. Braun Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Western Whosesale Drug Co., Los Angeles, Cal. ; Kirk, Geary & Co., Sacramento, Cal. ; Pacific Drug Co., Seattle, Wash. ; Spokane Drug Co., Spokane, Wash. BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers in FAFER > 1400-1450 4th St.. San Francisco. Cal. Blake. Moffitt & Towne. Los Angelea make. McFall .V.- Ok. Pm-tlan !. Oregon. DISSOLUTION OF FARTNERSHTP. San Francisco, Cal.. Oct. 12, 1907. The H. D. Cowles Co.. otherwise known as the Cowles-Payne Co., a partnership, is this day dissolved. I will not be re- sponsible for any debts contracted from this date on account of the above named partnership. C. S. PAYNE. THREE HIGH CLASS HORSES FOR SALE TO CLOSE AN ESTATE. Nil 1. Seal brown gelding, five years old, stands 16 hands, weighs 1.150 pounds. Sired by Direct 2:05^i, dam by Guy Wilkes 2:12%; second dam by Chas. Derby 2:20. This horse has never heen trained, but is a fine driving horse and can trot a 2:40 gait. He is in every respect a very handsome and desirable animal, in first-class condition, very kind and gentle. No. 2. Bay filly coming three years old, stands 15.1 hands, is a trotter. Sired by Oreco B. 2 :1 2 Mi . dam by Poscora Haywanl; second dam by Williamson's Belmont. She is a remarkably fine filly, gentle and kind, has been broken but fun i- weeks', and think she can show a three-minute gait. No. 3. Bay gelding, coming three years old. natural pacer. Sired by Wil- liam Harold 2:13%; first dam by Luster .1:22; second dam by Richard's Elector 2170; third dam by Chieftain 721; fourth dam by Williamson's Belmont; fifth dam by imported Langford. Has been broken but two months, and shews great natural sped. Stands 15.3 hands, weighs 1,075 pounds. Is developed like a four or five-year-old. Very handsome and in first-class condition. A real show horse, with the kindest disposi- tion and every promise to become a great race horse. Nnne of these horses wear boots or straps. They are n<>t afraid of any- thing on the road, and I will guarantee e;L^«5. * * f + * * : * ♦ ♦ * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. CampiD? Oufiits for Hunting * and Fishing Trips. The ROSS McMAHON Awning and Tent Co. 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. Phone Temporary 2030. Four more In 2:15 have already been credited this season to "McKINNEY" 2:liy4 Making his wonderful list still more remarkable. mcnt cuorihT/jourrialTlie Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. "Dead Out of Bounds" Is a decision that rarely follows a shot from a PARKER GUN— It is the hardest hitting of all American built guns. Point it straight and a PARKER will do the rest, every time. PARKER BROS., MERIDEN, CONN. DID YOU EVER HEAR OF AN OFFER LIKE THIS? Useful and Beautiful No other firm could offer this but us. • This is the first time we have ever made this offer — this beauti- ful four-piece set of Silverware (guaranteed), full size for family use, packed in case. For Only 97c It is done solely to advertise our product and only one set will be sent to each family, with positively no duplicate or- ders. The plate is heavy and the pattern one of the latest and most fashionable — the famous "Rose." The pieces are FIT TO GRACE ANY TABLE AND WELL LAST FOR YEARS ORDER TO-DAY This price includes all packing, shipping and de- livery charges prepaid to your door. Send cash, money order, or 2c stamps to Dept. B.t Rogers Silverware Co., No. 114 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit is- sued, available in all the large cities of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the Are of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in Are and burglar proof steel vaults. RUBBER HORSE- SHOE IAIR CUSHION PADS No lameness They fil I wilr. a;r at each step. That's what breaks concussion, That's what prevents slipping. That's what keeps the foot healthy. That's what cores lameness. NoSlipping SEE THAT CUSHION? Order through yonrhorse-shoer Revere Rubber Co SOL! K_^TFACTURE. 5 Boston. San Francisco Order by "NAME" Wanted- AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN' EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN." Saturday, December 14, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 i*M»M*SMttWW»»WW»IWMWM»j sU>ari>ti;nwiiiniiWte^tai»»iHiu>ima>iHiHiHi»Wi>iiii>iiW»Mini»i»»>fe At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. 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MONEY DIVIDES AS FOLLOWS: $3000 for Three- Year- Old Trotters. 200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of three- 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. $1000 for Three- Year-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. ****^****»*>**>^******>*-*P>*P- #>****>**»:»>*►>* *>***»■*»■* GOLCHER BROS., Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co. 5 9 5 9 9 I rtZTJy 1883 511 Market St., San Francisco f GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS Be Sure and Make This Payment. Address all Communications to the Secretary. E. P. HEALD, President. F. W. KELLEY, Secretary, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. A. BREMER-LEWIS CO. Sporting Goods, Fismng Tackle. Guns,, Rifles. Re- volvers. Rifle and Shot- gun Stocks a Spe- cialty. Ammunition. 140 VAN NESS AVENUE. Telephone, Market 2365. Gunsmiths. Lockshiths. Hardware. Shotgun and Rifle Cartridges Loaded to Order. Near Hayes Street General Watts 2:09%, World's Champion three-year-old stallion by "AXWORTHY" (3) 2:15y2 And winner of American Horse Breeder Futurity. It pays to book to such a sire. r.nloYih^oi^' The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. Quinm Ointment [<~1>j Will Make A Horse Over; I will pu t sound legs under him and will save him from the cheap hawker and trader. It is the 1 standard cure for Spavins, Curbs. Splints, WukI puffs and all the various lumps and bunches of like kind. Keep it always on I 1 hand and you will be prepared when trouble comes. Leading I horsemen everywhere know it and use it. Mr. H. H. Clarfc. Fredonia. V..T-, writes: "The bottle of Qulnn's Ointment purchased frnm you about two years ago removed a curb and thorougbpln and did it for good. My horse's leg is as smooth as ever." 1 Price $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all drups-ists or sent by mail* I Write for circulars, testimonials, etc. W.B. EDDY & COMPANY, WHITEHALL, K. 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 14, 1907. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots VRSE BOOTS Remington. AUTOLOADING SHOT GUN NO SLIDE TO WORK with the left hand. Right hand pulls trigger. Recoil ejects, cocks and reloads. Solid breech protection against '"blow backs." Safety just before trigger finger prevents accidental discharge. Ful] line of double guns if you prefer. The Ideal Duck Gun. List Price $40 and Upwards. REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, llion, N. Y. Agency 315 Broadway, New York City. "LOOK FOR THE BIG RED W" THE big red VV is the connecting link between the consumer and the makers of Winchester goods. 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Our 1907 New Model Three Bolted Gun embodies all of the requisite qualities of a perfect gun — safety, strength, durability, superior shoot- ing qualities, beautiful lines, nice balance, and in our high grade guns very fine finish and richness of ornamentation. See cut No. 7 $300 list gun shown above — special price $213.75, ejector $30 extra We guarantee the three bolts to hold the gun tight for all time and not allow the gun to fly open in discharging. We guarantee the coil main springs forever against breaks and miss-fires. Send for 1907 Art Catalog describing improvements and special prices on eighteen grades $17.75 net to $300 list. 75 PER CENT OF ALL HORSE OWNERS AND TRAINERS. USE AND RECOMMEND Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy —SOLD BY— ITHAC1 GUN CO., Dept. 15 ITHACA, N. Y. Pacifr Coast Branch: Phil R. Bekeart Co., 717 Market St., San Francisco W. A. Say re Sacramento, Cal. R. T. Frasier. . Pueblo, Colo J. G. Read & foro Ogden, Utah Jubinville & Nance Butte, Mont. A. A. Kraft Co Spokane. Wash. Thos. M. Henderson Seattle, Wash. C. Rodder Stockton, Cal Wm. E. Detels PJeasanton, CaL W. C. Topping San Diego. Cal Main-Winchester-Jepsen Co Los Angeles, Cal. H. Thornwaldson Fresno, Ca.l Jno. McKerron San Francisco, Cal. Jos. McTigue San Francisco, Cal. Brydon Bros Los Angeles, Cal. Guaranteed under the Food and Drug's Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 1219. JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison Street, Chicago THE BREEDE.il- AND SPORTSMAN Chase's Holiday Sale Jl"^ MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23, 1907 SIXTY HEAD OF HARNESS HORSES, includes Breeding Stock, Matinee and fast Road Horses, Business Horses, and several youngsters engaged in Stakes. Capt. C H. Williams and Joe Cuicello have each consigned a bunch that they offer to show by the watch, before the sale, at the Pleasanton Race Track. H. Busing will show you his, over the Alameda Track. Alex. Brown of the Woodland Stock Farm invites you to bring your watch and see his perform at the Woodland Track. The Rose Dale Stock Farm will sell WASHINGTON McKiNNEY 35751. He has proven a Sire of Speed and Good Looks. P. H. McEvoy of Menlo Park will sell the two stallions Menlo Boy and Partolo, both large and fine lookers. Others will sell desirable stock, and all invite the public to see their -horses BEFORE THE SALE. At our Stables December 20th. Write for Catalogues. FRED H. CHASE & CO., - - - 478 Valencia St., San Francisco. STALLION CARDS Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGREES TABULATED Giving Performances of the get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco,- Cat- Indiana and Ohio Paid up Capital $100,000.00 LIVESTOCK INSURANCE CO. Insures HORSES/ ML) LES and CATTLE Against Death From Any Cause $1 Of) 000 00 Approved Bonds Deposited With the Auditor of State * ' of Indiana for the Protection of all Policy Holders. (J. E. VAN CAMP, State Agent.) For ApplicaTson Blanks and Information Address ARTHUR WOLF & CO., Resident Managers, 321 Merchants' Exchange, San Francisco, Cal. SMITH DOURSON & CO., City Agents. GEORGE E. ERLIN, Prop. -JAMES M. McGRATH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables - v TRAINING, BOAKDING and SALS Cor. Grove and Baker Sts., just at the Panhandle Entrance to Golden Gate Park. . (Take Hayes, McAllister or Devisadero IStreet Cars.) Best located and healthiest .stable jn San- Franciscb. Always a ffood roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park roadsters and prepare horses for track use. Ladies cfi.n go and return to stable and trot have theirhorses frtphtened by autos ,or rare i State Agricultural Society1 OCCIDENT STAKE OF 1910 TROTTING STAKE FOR FOALS OF 1907 ENTRIES CLOSE JANUARY 1st, 1908 To be trotted at the California State Fair 'of 1910. Entries to close January 1. 1908. with J. A. Fileher. Secretary, at the office in SiK-rahiento'... One. hundred dollars entrance, "of which $10 must ac- company nominations; $15 to be paid January 1. 1909, $25 to be paid Januar\- 1, 1910, and $50 thirty days before the race. The Occident Cup. of the value of $-100,- to be added by the 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. j Five to enter, three to start. Nominations are not held for the full amount of entrance in case colt goes wrong; only forfeit payments made, which relieves you from further responsibility, and declares entry out. Remember the Date of Closing is January 1, 1908. J. A. FILCHER, Secretary. B. F. RUSH, President. liWI'MBI H'Mriii;ll'[t SCHOOL Normal School School of Mines School of Music EDWARD P. HEALD President Healds(plte§e5 425 McAllister street . san francisco Now in its new, permanent home, a three-story Class A building, used'-exrlusively for school purposes. Heald's is the largest private school enterprise on the Pacific Coast, capital stock a quarter of a million. Heald's schools and colleges now (December, 1907) have- an average daily attendance of over 3000 students. Heald's schools-employ- now- more- than one -hundred able and experienced instructors. Heald's of San . Francisco is the oldest (establis.he.d 1§63.X, largest and best known school of business and shorthand on the Pacific Coast. It has "enrolled "over 35,'Otib students. Heald's schools are_all exceptionally, well equipped,.. oyer $50,000 having been expended in additions and improvements since September 1st. " ' - Heald's schools have prestige and standing, gained through good, thorough work and honest methods. Heald's Business -Colleges, offering complete Commercial and Shorthand courses, are located in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Stockton, Fresno, Santa Cruz, San Jose, Riverside, Long Beach and Ocean Park, California, and in Reno, Nevada. ' - ,„ . -'* Heald's Normal Schools, providing instruction, both academic and professional, for the preparation of teachers for grade, high school and business -college work — Located at Oakland and Stockton. Heald's Schools of Mines and Engineering, San Francisco and Stockton. - Completely equipped and doing strong work.-. — ~— ..-•■- - Heald's Conservatory of Music, Long Beach, Cal., offers instruction under thoroughly" qualified teachers in Voice, Piano, Violin^ Banjo, Guitar and Mandolin: French, German and Spanish; Elocution" and Physical Culture. - ■ " v._ ~V For Copy"of "Heald's" and other interesting: advertising matter, address E. P. HEALD; Pres. -■* 425 McAllister Street San Francisco, California Saturday, December 21, 1907.] 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. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postoffice. Terms— One Year S3; 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, bul as a private guarantee of good faith. THE HOLIDAY SEASON is here, and the Breeder and Sportsman extends to all its readers the compliments of the season. The past year has been a prosperous one in the United States, and especially in California, where crops have been abundant and prices for the same very remunerative to the producers. The financial panic which struck the country a few months ago has not affected business like the panic of 1893 did, because it arose from a different cause, but is has made money very tight and prevented the starting of hundreds of large business ventures. In spite of the money situation, however, the outlook is most excellent for a most prosperous season in 190S. The rains which are as yet a little^ below normal in amount, have been sufficient to enable the plows to be started in nearly all sections and farmers, fruit growers and stockmen are all looking forward to a most prosperous season. During the year which is now drawing to a closei the California light harness horse has been much in the lime-light. On the Grand Circuit, the mare Sonoma Girl, a product of this State, trotted the fastest heat ever trotted by a green mare, and ended the season the. largest money winner that has been seen in years. Here on the Coast, while our circuit was not nearly so extensive as it should have been, was quite respectable and furnished the fastest races ever seen here. The home circuit did not bring out a new 2:10 trotter, and the number of pacers that entered the magic circle was larger than ever before in the State's history. Such great race horses as Sir John S. 2:04%, Inferlotta 2:04%, Copa De Oro 2:07%, and others furnished sensational racing whenever they started. Among the trotters and pacers there were some good money winners that raced only on the Coast. Nogi, winner of the three stakes for three-year-old trotters had over ' $5000 to his credit at the end of the season. Berta Mac 2:13% won $4,200, while the two pacers Sir John S. and Inferlotta both won large amounts, the former over $6000 and the latter over $5000. It was clearly demonstrated that a California Circuit can be arranged that will keep nearly all the Cali- fornia trained horses at home and be profitable to the race-winners. The North Pacific Circuit was particularly well managed this year, and the two $5000 stakes given at Salem were completely suc- cessful in every way. We understand that a new Portland association proposes to give two $10,000 stakes in 1908 and if it does, it can be assured of sufficient entries to guarantee it against loss. Everything points to a prosperous season in Cali- fornia in 190S and it is to be hoped that the associ- ations which propose giving racing during the year will arrange and announce their programs early so that owners may have some idea of what horses to put in training. With the hope that the Cali- fornia Circuit of 1908 will be worthy this great horse-breeding State, and that the year will be one of general prosperity to all horsemen, we will take this occasion to wish every reader of this journal a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. THE OCCIDENT STAKE OP 1910, which is for the foals of this year to trot as three-year-olds, will close for entry with Secretary Filcher of the Cali- fornia State Agricultural Society at Sacramento, on January 1st. This stake is California's trotting classic and has been won by some of the most noted colts which the State has ever produced. It is a stake that should appeal to every person who is engaged in breeding trotters, and the entry list this year should be the greatest in the history of this well-known stake. The value of the stake to the winner has not been less than $1500 for a long time, and if those who are most interested in the harness-horse breeding business will but make an effort to give it a generous patronage this year, it should be worth at least $2,500 to the three-year- old that wins the event. A peculiar thing about this stake is the fact that since its inception it has never been won in remarkably fast time, and for this very reason colt owners can afford to enter liberally in it. The record of the stake is 2:15%, made by North Star in the fourth heat of the stake of 1905, and in but one or two other instances has 2:18 been beaten in this stake. Any colt that can trot in 2:20 as a three-year-old has a chance to win part of the money at least in the Occident, and as even the third money generally amounts to three or four times the entrance fee, every breeder who makes any pretensions toward breeding fast colts, should be represented in it. It only costs $10 to enter in this stake and payments are made yearly and in small instalments. The Occident deserves a large patronage and it is a stake which no live breeder can afford to stay out of. ENCOURAGE HONESTY. A MOST SIGNIFICANT FACT to ponder over during this holiday season is that the light harness horse is just as valuable an asset during these days of financial depression as he has been for the past six years. The auction sales east and west have shown that there is no falling off in the values of trotting and pacing horses even though the values of everything else have been lowered. During the panic of 1893 horse values went down in company with everything else on which owners tried to realize money, but at this time the average of the greatest annual horse auction in the country is larger than it has been during any of the last six years of good time and high prices. The prime cause is the growing popularity of the American trotter as a horse of pleasure and utility, but an- other reason is the great shortage in the supply of good animals suitable for the track, the road or for light business uses. It would be well for breeders to keep in mind this fact , and those who have the land which can be used for the growing of horse stock should see that their mares are mated with good stallions this year, as the demand is certain to increase instead of diminish. The breeder of good trotters and pacers will find that if they are properly reared they can be sold at a good profit as three-year-olds, and we believe the prices for them will he greater in 1911 than it will be in 1908. The small breeders are the ones who must be looked to in the future to keep the market supplied, and if the small farmers who have the land on which to raise a few horses do not take advantage of the conditions which now exist, they will be short sighted indeed. H. O. Havemeyer, who died recently, was as fond of trotting horses as he was of violins or paintings by Rembrandt. In the palmy days of Charles Back- man's Stony Ford stud in Orange county he was of the smoking room coterie which included General Grant, Robert Bonner and many other noted men who came together there to talk horse. At Merri- vale Farm, on Long Island, where he died, Mr. Havemeyer had a few years ago a very select col- lection of trotters, among which were Harietta 2:09%, winner of the Transylvania Stakes in 1893; Belle Vara 2:08%, Lesa Wilkes 2:09 and Miss Lida 2:10%. Two of these fast mares — Harrietta and Miss Lida — were put together as a pole team and driven a. mile in 2:13% by Carl S. Burr Jr., State Senator from Suffolk county, at a private trotting meeting on the farm. The performance was close to the world's record, then 2:12%, and was really one of the most creditable performances ever made by a team, as the track was muddy and holding. As a breeder, Mr. Havemeyer made the mistake of using in the stud a horse that proved to be a failure as a sire. Nothing will add more to the popularity of the harness sport than to free it from dishonest or questionable practices, and as a matter of fact it takes higher rank from year to year by reason of the war that is waged by an intelligent class of men of honest purposes who constantly strive to place it on a plane that will defy criticism. "I do not mean to convey the idea that dishonesty among trainers is greater than among men engaged in other fields, but the acts of that class furnish the only targets for the shafts of bigots, and* the thirst for sensationalism is so strong in the craven craws of the yellow journalists that they will magnify to any extent a crooked act in a turfman, while, on the other hand, they are owned body and soul by men who are unworthy to clean the footwear of the majority of gentlemen who frequent the harness race courses. "If the critics were half as vigilant in looking for wrongdoers and one-half as prompt in publish- ing and punishing them in the churches as the National Trotting Association has been, the perfume of their purification woull be incense worthy of the gods." — M. S. Holt in Western Horseman. A CREDIT TO HIS SIRE. The accompanying engraving is from a recent photograph of a colt now nineteen months old, stand- ing 15% hands and weighing 975 pounds, owned by Lewis Charlton of Ukiah, Cal., and sired by his stal- lion Dumont S. 2:20, own brother to Sonoma Girl 2:05%. The colt's dam is Rose Thorn by Haw- thorne (son of Nutwood), second dam by Dexter Prince. Here is a royal combination of trotting blood — Wilkes, Electioneer, Nutwood and Dexter Prince — four great sires. The colt has only been broke to drive two months, is a square trotter and has shown a quarter in 40 seconds at that gait. He is entered in the Pacific Breeders' Futurity, and Mr. Charlton thinks first money in that stake will be very close to him when the race is trotted, provided the colt does not go wrong. He is one of the first crop of Dumont's colts, as that grandly bred and handsome horse was in training in 1905 and only served three mares, all of which had foals. o NANCY HANKS AS A BROOD MARE. The racing career of Nancy Hanks 2:04 is known to every horseman. Her career as a broodmare began in 1S96. Since then she has produced ten foals and all of them are either bays or brown. They are by six different sires, viz.: Arion 2:07%, Bingen 2:06%, Peter the Great 2:07%, John A. Mc- Kerron 2:04%, Todd 2:14%, and the thoroughbred stallion imported Meddler. She is now in foal to Todd. The list of her foals is as follows: 1896 — B f Marion by Arion 2:07%, dam of Vice- Commodore 2:11. 1898— B c Admiral Dewey 2:06%, by Bingen. 1899 — B f Princess of Monaco by imported Meddler, the dam of Vanitza 2:29%. 1900— B c Lord Roberts 2:07% by Arion 2:07%. 1901— Br t Marlaka 2:1S% by Peter the Great. 1902 — B f Ondowa (injured) by Bingen 2:06%. 1903 — B f Palema by Bingen 2:06%. 1904 — B c Malcolm Forbes by Bingen 2:06%. 1906 — B f Nancy McKerron by John A. McKerron 2:04%. 1907— B c King Todd by Todd 2:14%. ZOLOCK AND R. AMBUSH. Coronado 2:09% has been registered as Dei Coronado, the name Coronado having already been taken by an Eastern-bred stallion registered several years ago. By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that the pacer Zolock 2:05% and his trotting son, R. Ambush 2:11%, will both make seasons in the north this year. Zolock, who is the fastest entire son of McKinney, will make a short season at the San Bernardino track and then be taken to Walla Walla, Washington, which point he will reach not later than April 1st. R. Ambush, winner of the $5000 stake at the Oregon State Fair this year will also make a short season at San Bernardino, and by April 1st will be at the Oregon State Fair grounds, Salem, for the balance of the season. These are two grand- ly bred horses and are worthy the patronage of our northern friends who own high-class trotting and pacing-bred mares. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 21, 1907. BEST BY THE RECORDS, DEL CORONADO 2:09% WINS FIRST PRIZE. Enter in the Occident Stake. The colt that first brought McKinney into promi- nence as a sire of fast race trotters was the in- comparable Zombro who, campaigned as a three year-old in 1895, when he took a record of 2:13 and beat all the three-year-olds of that year (a memorable one, by the way, for high-class trotters of that age.) put McKinney into the lime-light as a sire of speed. As a race horse Zombro was a great success and the amount of his winnings was the largest of any of the McKinney's up to the time he was retired to the stud. As a sire Zombro has also kept the lead of all others of McKinney's sons, and year after year his reputation increases. No other stallion on the Pacific Coast has made the record as a sire that Zombro has to his credit this year, as no less than nine of his get have taken new standard records in 1907, eight of these race records and seven better than 2:20. No other stallion in America has put seven in the 2:20 list this year, and even the great McKinney has not so many new standard performers. Zombro has two new 2:10 performers and three new 2:15 performers. Zombro himself holds the Coast record for three- year-old trotting stallions, 2:13. His daughter Bellemont holds the Coast trotting record for three-year-old fillies, 2:13%. His son Hymettus holds the world's three-year-old gelding pacing record, 2:08*4. Zombro's list of new standard performers in 1907 is as follows: Hymettus, three-year-old gelding pacing world's record 2:08% Era, trotting '.2 : 11% Lord Lister, pacing 2:16 Briquette, trotting 2:16% Bessie Barnes, pacing 2 : 17% Henry Gray, trotting 2:18% Mike Duff, trotting 2:19% The Zoo, trotting , 2:25 Prince Zombro (3), trotting against time... 2:30 Those of Zombro's get that have reduced their records this year are: Bellemont, trotting, from 2:13% to 2:09% Zombowyette, trotting, from 2:16% to 2:14% Zombro's list of performers that have records below 2:20 is as follows: Trotters. Zephyr 2:07% Charley T 2:11% Helen Dare 2:14 Bellemont 2:09% Era 2:11% Helen Dare (mat.) 2:12% Zomboyette 2:14%|Briquette 2:16% Henry Gray 2:18%IMike Duff 2:19% Tee Dee Cee 2:19%] Pacers. Italia 2:04% Clara B 2:13% Bessie Barnes 2:17% Hymettus (3) .... 2:08% Lord Lister 2:16 Zenobia 2:19 A great deal more might be written about Zombro as a race horse and as a sire. It will be sufficient to say, however, that in spite of many handicaps he has forced his way to the front, and is now looked upon by breeders as one of the greatest producers of speed in America. His get have great uniformity, nearly every one a bay or brown with a few blacks, and they have style and action as well as great natural speed. Zombro will make the season of 1908 at the home of his breeder and owner, Geo. T. Beckers, at 3949 South Figueroa street, Los Angeles. His service fee will be $5u, and at this figure there is no reason why he should not do a full season and have on his books mares that rank among the best in the State. The person who owns one of Zombro's get can always sell at a profit over the cost of breeding and rearing, in fact the Zombros sell themselves, as there is a greater demand for them than the supply. CUT OUT THE GAMBLING. Norman J. Coleman, former Lieutenant-Governor of Missouri, and we believe the first United States Commissioner of Agriculture, at present editor and proprietor of that excellent journal, Colman's Rural World, addressed the American Association of Fairs and Expositions held at Chicago last week, and in the course of his remarks said: "Enrourage good, clean horse racing and cut out all vulgar shows and you will have better attendance all around. God so made man that he wants to see contests. He will stop in the street to witness a dog fight and will watch two boys battle. Ministers of the Gospel and others of high moral tone will wit- ness a horse race that is purely a contest for speed for a purse, where there is no pool selling or other form of gambling. "Good, legitimate harness racing is a great edu- cational institution and no boy's education is complete without it. At the fair he is educated horticulturally, agriculturally and minerally. Let the boy study these things in the morning and then for the afternoon des- sert give him some good, clean horse racing." STANDARD BEMEDY. Fr. Z. Holden, Sheboygan Falls. "Wis., writes: "En- closed find check for half dozen Quinn's Ointment. I have never used anything its equal. Cured a horse with goiter which was pronounced incurable." For cu'-bs, splints, spavins, windpuffs, etc., all blemishes us j Quinn's Ointment. If cannot obtain from druggist, address W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, N. Y. Price, 51 delivered. There was but one 2:10 trotter on the California circuit this year and he had nothing to compete against as all the other horses named in this class were scratched. This horse was McKinney's magnificent son Coronado 2:09%, to be known here- after as Del Coronado, as that is the name under which he has recently been registered. As an evidence of the popularity of Del Coronado with breeders, reference need only be made to the list of entries in Pacific Breeders' Futurity No. 8, which closed for nominations on December 2d. There were 39 of the mares bred to this horse in 1907, nominated in this stake, and to Mr. W. G. Durfee, his owner, goes the first prize of $100, which the popularity of this great trotter has earned for him. Del Coronado is one of the grandest trotters that ever appeared in California and has the ability beyond all question to trot a mile in 2:05, and we believe that record or a lower one will be opposite his name next year. He trotted an exhibition mile at Santa Rosa last August in 2:07%, and at Woodland the following month another in 2:07%. We believe it is his DEL CORONADO 2:09%. owner's intention to race him in the East next year. Del Coronado is one of the most perfct horses of the standard-bred family and is the ideal type of the American trotting stallion. He looks and trots much like his sire, but is a much handsomer horse and a better gaited one. He has proved his racing qualities and is proving his producing qualities. Three out of five of Del Coronado's first crop of colts have shown two minute speed at the trot, a showing that has never equaled by any sire so far as known to us. At ten years of age he has five in the list. His produce are all easy to train, are sound, good gaited and good headed. He has three colts that can or have beaten 2:10 at the trot, two of which are from pacing mares. Del Coronado 2:09% is the winner of the three fastest heats ever trotted by a stallion on this Coast, and he is a winner of numerous blue ribbons at the Los Angeles, Pasadena. and other horse shows. He won over 23 competitors at one show and over 17 at another. He is a rich seal-brown, stands 15.3 and weighs 1150 pounds. His legs and feet are perfect, and his gait is so natural that he can show two-minute speed barefooted. He was bred to a large number of very high-class mares last year and as he is destined to be a phenomenal sire of extreme speed, the time to breed to him is now, so that you will have the goods on hand when the big demand for them begins, as it surely will and very soon at that. 0 HORSES AND MUSIC. Regimental horses have recently been the subjects of musical tests in France, and nearly all enjoyed the experience, only a very small percentage of the animals remaining indifferent to sweet harmonies, while equally few showed active dislike. The great majority were soothed, inspirited, or excited by music. Most of the horses, like the war chargers one may suppose them to be, enjoyed the bugle above any other instrument, and neighed gallantly when it was sounded, but thoroughbreds and colts generally were found to prefer the shrill treble of the fife, which roused them to great, and sometimes un- manageable, enthusiasm. This was the more sig- nificant because the fife was an unfamiliar instru- ment to them, not being generally used as is the bugle in the French army. Finally, all enjoyed sweet sounds after a meal of oats, but before break- fast they showed restiveness when played to. — London Telegraph. You should not overlook the necessity of paring the feet of the weanlings that you are taking up to halter-break and get ready for the winter. We have seen youngsters hardly able to walk in the spring, from no other cause than the overgrowth of hoof during the winter months. Boggy hocks, cock-ankles, sprung knees, and a host of other ail- ments, all caused by neglect of the feet. Many a good stallion has been dubbed a bad breeder be- cause his colts were neglected in this manner the first winter of their lives. It closes on January 1st with Secretary Filcher. The Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stake for foals of mares bred this year breaks all records for this stake. An advertiser offers a nicely matched driving team for sale. Dark bays, mare and gelding, that can trot together better than a three-minute gait. Perfectly city-broke and well mannered. At the sale held by E. Stewart & Co. in Wood- land, Cal., at the Sam Grigsby yards, on December 17th, unbroken horses averaged $96. Heavy draft, two and three-year-olds, were sold fast at an aver- age of $200, and a bunch of three-year-old mules sold readily at an average of $195. The demand for this kind of stuff is brisk at prices quoted. Mr. Ansel Easton, of Burlingame, California, is now the owner of the very handsome prize winning young French Coach stallion Ducasse, foaled 1903, bred by M. Valence, France, and imported to America in 1906 by Singmaster Bros, of Keota, Iowa. This horse is one of the highest type French Coach stallions ever brought to this country, and will be well patronized this year by those who desire to raise carriage horses of the most perfect type. James Thompson, of Caldwell 2:08%, Little Thorne 2:07%, and Charley D. fame, says he will have about fifteen big teams ready to begin hauling the structural steel for the new Palace Hotel in about three weeks. James says he is going to in- vite all the trainers and swipes down from Pleas- anton on the day the hauling begins, just to show them how fours and sixes are hooked up properly. When the suggestion was made that a banquet at the Fairmont for his invited guests on the occasion, would be about the proper thing for him to give, he remarked that he thought the boys would be a little outclassed at the big marble hostlery on the hill, but that he was seriously contemplating having a big cauldron of "hobo stew," cooked by an expert, and served a la fresco, in the center of the big ex- cavation where the new Palace is to be erected. A cablegram from Milan, Italy, dated November 25th, chronicles the details of the first day's racing at the winter meeting, in which Kirkwood, Jr, won the Milan Premium, $1,000, beating Grattan Bells, Onward Silver, Nelly Gay and others trotting the second heat in 2:14. Epine Kuser, by Col. Kuser 2:11%, won the race for two-year-olds, a six fur- long affair.in 1:56, 1:57%. Both the winners of second and third moneys were also by Co. Kuser. The dispatch further states: "Contralto, a twelve- year-old chestnut mare by The Conqueror, out of Red Rose, has been retired to the stud and will be bred to Onward Silver. Contralto holds the record for money won in Europe by American bred trotters. Up to her retirement she has won 212,450 lire, or about $42,500. Wainscott, winner of the champion- ship of Europe in 1905, has been purchased by Count Andrassy, who will place him at the head of his stuud in Parno, Hungary. The price was $8,000. Max Blechner has sailed for New York to look for a good stallion and several mares for Mr. Schles- inger, owner of the Vienna Tattersals." WASHINGTON McKINNEY 35,571. The accompanying engraving is from a photograph of that promising sire Washington McKinney, that is to be sold at the Chase Holiday sale on Mon- day evening, December 23d. This magnificent horse is by the great McKinney and out of the great broodmare Lady Washington, dam of three in the list. He stands about 16.1, and weighs over 1,250 pounds; in color a beautiful brown, with two white hind ankles. He has a good head and neck, fine wither, good barrel, and close couple, standing on a splendid set of legs and feet. He is a line trot- ter, and with three' months' training trotted a trial mile in 2:22%. His breeding is the kind that will cross well with descendants of Electioneer, Stein- way, Sidney, Director, or any of the California sires. His sons and daughters not only show speed but are uniform trotters, and cannot be surpassed for color, good limbs and style. Saturday, December 21, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN * V | Fastest Three-Year-Old Pacer I * z The Pacific Coast Circuit of 1907 brought out some remarkable pacers, horses whose names have be- come known wherever accounts of harness racing are read. In the aged division were such pacers as Sir John S. 2:04%, Inferlotta 2:04%, Sherlock. Holmes 2:06%, Copa De Oro 2:07% and a number of others that took records below 2:10, while among the colt performers were Ray o' Light 2:13% at two years old, and Hymettus, whose mark of 2:08% when winning the three-year-old division of the Pacific Breeders' Futurity, made him the champion three- year-old gelding of the world. the third quarter in 30% seconds and the fourth quarter in exactly the same notch. About fifty or sixty yards from the wire Mr. Sutherland uttered a sharp but whispered "whist," unheard in the grand stand, but the colt heard it and rushed past the wire at much greater than two minute speed, and the time of the mile was announced as 2:05%, although Sutherland's watch and several others had it 2:04%, having made the first half at 1:04%. The watch of James Marshall, owner of the colt, showed 2:05% and while his was slower than any of the timers held by those standing near him, he requested the judges to announce the mile in 2:05y2, so there would be no question or dispute about it. Mr. Sutherland was sure he could have taken Aerolite • out in twenty minutes and driven him in 2:03 or better. Aerolite is a remarkable colt in many ways. He three-year-old pacing Futurity at Santa Rosa, which was a five-heat race, Mona winning the first, second and fifth, the time 2:11%, 2:13, 2:14%-, 2:17 and 2:16, a smashing good race for three-year-olds. Mona Wilkes was not raced as a four-year-old, but she was campaigned this year, returned a good winner and reduced her record to 2:06%, and is considered to be one of the greatest pacing mares in California. Trix was bred to Azmoor in 1904 and in 1905 foaled the bay colt Moortrix, that was 3-2-2 in the Futurity won by the record breaker Ray o'Light at Santa Rosa in 2:16, 2:13% and 2:18. Moortrix has beaten 2:15 repeatedly in his work as a two- year-old. Trix's foal of 1906 is a colt by Zolock 2:05%, and it shows faster than any of her previous foals did at the same age. It is just broken and is entered in all the principal stakes. The foal of 1907 is a slashing bay colt by Star Pointer 1:59%, and $1,000 has been offered for it and refused. Trix is again in foal to the first two- minute horse. Trix and all her foals are the property of James W. Marshall, who resides on a farm a few miles from Dixon, Solano county, Cal. While Mr. Marshall lives on rented land, he has a nice comfortable home, and says his ambition is to sell one of his colts for enough to buy a small place of his own. One of the features of his farm is a deer park, and the accompanying picture of the denizens thereof, taken when their horns were "in the velvet," makes an interesting nature study. KINNEY LOU 2:073,4 AT SANTA CLARA. AEROLITE 2:11'4. PUBLIC EXHIBITION 2:05/2. But the most wonderful performance of the year was the mile in 2:05%, made by the three-year-old stallion Aerolite in the presence of two thousand people at the Woodland track on Saturday, Septem- ber 7th, the last day of the Woodland meeting. This is the fastest mile ever paced by a three-year- old with the exception of one in the same notch by the colt Klatawah, eight years previous. Aerolite's record was not made in a race. His best record in an actual contest is 2:11%, made at Petaluma the week previous, when he won the $1500 pacing purse the largest purse for three-year-old pacers given in the State this year. In this race he defeated Hy- mettus 2:08%, Josephine and Radium, a very high class trio of youngsters. At the Woodland meeting it was an absolute cer- tainty that the colt that won the three-year-old pace would have to step faster than 2:08, and the owner of Aerolite scratched him from the event rather than to run the risk of putting such a valuable young stallion out of the 2:12 class for the -small sum of $250, the amount of first money. On the following day Aerolite was given an exhibition mile, just to show the people the wonderful speed posses- sed by the colt. His trainer and driver, Fred Chad- bourne, was sick in bed, and Mr. Chadbourne's father-in-law, and partner James Sutherland drove the colt. Chadbourne told Sutherland that while he had never asked Aerolite to pace a mile in 2:10 he was confident that he could go to the half in 1:05 easily enough and then come the rest of the way in a minute. The judges, the timers, and nearly every horseman at the track knew the colt was to be sent a fast mile, but no announcement was made, and the majority of the people in the grand stand were not aware of the fact that Aerolite was out on a record-smashing trip when he started, as Mr. Sutherland did not wear his colors and drove the mile without a whip in his hand. The colt went, to the first quarter in 33 seconds, and was at the half in 1 : 05 according to the slowest watch held on him — that of his owner. Here Sutherland gave Aerolite his head and if ever a shooting star shot round the turn and into the stretch he was one. He paced is a blood bay with star and white hind ankles and is one of the most powerfully muscled young horses ever seen. His head is of good size and filled with a big brain. He is not a colt that is always on parade — he is too level-headed for that, but has a way of looking at everything when being led or jog- ged that leads one to imagine that he can reason. At work he is all business and being without a bump or a pimple of any kind, his legs being clean Budd Doble has located his great trotter Kinney Lou 2:07%, the fastest of all the entire trotting sons of McKinney 2:11%, at the Brace place in Santa Clara. This is one of the most convenient places a stallion could be located, as . it is but a very short distance from the Southern Pacific sta- tion at Santa Clara, and is at the terminal of the San Jose and Santa Clara electric line. Mr. C. C. Crippen will be in charge of Kinney Lou as usual and will be pleased to show him to visitors at any time. Kinney Lou's two-year-olds and yearlings are the talk of the State. There was never a more uniform lot of handsome youngsters seen anywhere, and the way they are showing speed is proof posi- tive that he will be one of the great sires of race horses. Those who bred to McKinney before he achieved the reputation of being the champion speed sire, got the benefit of his fame when it was established, and profited much more than will those who paid $500 for his service fees. Those who have bred to Kinney Lou and will do so next year are the ones who will get quick and certain profit on the investment as the sons and daughters ON THE MARSHALL FARM— DEER WITH HORNS IN THE VELVET; LITTLE MISS MARSHALL AND TRIX'S COLT BY STAR POINTER. and hard and absolutely perfect from toe to body, he impresses everyone as a certain prospect for a two-minute pacer, and beyond all doubt the best horse in the 2:12 class in America. Aerolite is bred to go fast and to go as many heats as any three in five race requires under any rules. His sire is the great Searchlight 2:03%, one of the greatest race horses ever produced. His dam is Trix, the dam also of Mona Wilkes 2:06%, by Nutwood Wilkes 2:06%, second dam Trixy by Director 2:17, third dam Mischief (dam of Brilliant, sire of Brilliantine 2:17%) by Tuckaho 2:28%, son of Flaxtail, fifth dam Lucy by Peoria Blue Bull, sixth dam Fanny Fern by Irwin's Tuckahoe and seventh dam by Leffler's Consul, running bred. Trix, the dam of Aerolite, is destined to be one of the greatest of broodmares, as everything she produces shows extreme speed at the pace. Mona Wilkes, her daughter, by Demonio, was second to Delilah when that filly won the two-year-old pacing division of the Breeders' Futurity In 1904, the heats being in 2:22% and 2:16%. Delilah beat her again the following meeting, but Mona Wilkes won a heat in the race and took a record of 2:17%, the fastest heat of the race. As a three-year-old Mona Wilkes started but twice. At Fresno, in July, she was sec- ond to Delilah every heat in 2:14, 2:14 and 2:17, and in August she was good enough to win the of this horse are sure to be famous on the race track. Kinney Lou will make the season at $100 as usual (cash or approved note), and we advise those who want to secure foals by a really great horse to correspond with Mr. Doble at once. His ad- dress is 15 North First street, San Jose, which is about as close to the business centre of that thriv- ing city as one can get, and his phone number is James 611. Mr. Crippen, with Kinney Lou and the latter's son Diamond Mac is at the Brace place, at the head of Franklin street, Santa Clara, only a few blocks from the S. P. depot, and one block from the terminal of the San Jose and Santa Clara elec- tric line. WILL TRAIN AT WOODLAND. W. A. Hunter, the well-known trainer of gaited saddle horses, expects to be again located at the Woodland track soon after January 1st, where he will train some young pacers and trotters, besides teaching the five saddle gaits to several likely young- sters. His stable will be open to both classes. Mr. hunter hails from Missouri and is always ready to "show." He has a weanling now eight months old, by Money Mac, that is gentle and shows she has a claim on some of the money in the Pacific Breed- ers' Futurity for foals of 1907. She is a trotter. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Woodland. Several good horses are in training this year at Woodland. Mr. C. A. Spencer has quite a stahle including a hunch that are in splendid condition for the Chase sale. This bunch ot sale horses is in perfect shape, having been brushed considerable; how they can step! Noticeable in the string that are in regular training of the Woodland Stock Farm is Nusado, a good two-year-old by Nushagak, and Prince Lot, a colt that raced well this year and at the end of the season worked a full mile handily in 2:15%, last quarter in 32%. The three-year-old filly by Dexter Prince out of Dione has grown to be a nice thing, and has been a full mile in 2:26%, and a quarter in 34% seconds. The yearlings and two-year-olds by Nushagak and Prince Ansel are an impressive bunch, being a sound lot with plenty of substance. Another good stock stallion added to the farm is El Rio Rey, a nice turned horse by Nushagak out of a mare by Dexter Prince. M. C. Keefer, besides being busy with a nice hotel business, breeds a few choice mares every year, patronizing the best stallions in the country. He has a choice weanling colt, sired by Nushagak out of Avosta, a mare by Advertiser, that looks and shows now that he may be a fast coll trotter. An- other one that he will give careful training is a black filly called Nada, a compactly built black filly by Nushagak, out of Addie B. by Whips. This filly is a trappy going trotter and will learn to step fast. Another young mare that will be trained is a three- year-old by Demonio 2:11%. If there is anything at all in looks this mare will do, as she is built on racy lines, and with a little careful work has been a mile in 2:22, one-half in 1:07, one-quarter in 31% seconds. Det Bigelow has seven head. Diablo Jr., a slash- ing big horse by Diablo out of a mare by Alcantara Jr., with two months' work stepped a quarter in 35 seconds. Another horse that is showing nice in,his stable is a three-year-old stallion by Diablo out of a mare by Goldrose. This filly has 2:30 natural speed and can step a piece at a faster clip. H. Hogoboom has done a good business with his three stallions, Palo King, Iran Alto and Arthur W. Mr. Hogoboom is very busy, being first and second trainer in his stable, and is giving the first lessons to several wreanlings; these youngsters can step fast right now, but one that stands out by itself in the lot is a sorrel colt by Palo King out of a Diablo mare, A. B. Rodman is a breeder of some pretentions, having two young stallions by McKinney and a few youngsters that he will put in training. Sacramento. At the State Fair Ground track, Sacramento, a lot of good horses are in training this Winter, where Superintendent Walter Tyron has everything in apple-pie order. The track is looked after early and late and will surely be as good a winter track as there is in the State. The trainers also have the advantage of first-class stabling. W. J. Ivey has a stable of eight; in the aged divi- sion are two fine looking stallions by James Madi- son, both been miles around 2:20 and are the kind of trotters that this good sire turned out. A two-year-old gelding and a yearling filly, full brother and sister to Swift B., are a nice looking pair of youngsters; the two-year-old has been trained some and shows to be a real trotter. S. U. Mitchell is working four, including a four- year-old stallion by Zombro 2:11 out of Sydney mare. This fellow has been a mile in 2:18, and % in 31% seconds. The two-year-old filly belonging to W. O. Bowers by I Direct out of a mare by Silver Bee, just being broken, shows plenty of speed at the trot and a yearling colt by Silver Bee out of Sadie Benton is a bold-going, big-gaited young trotter that will pay to train. In the next stable Mr. Chris. Jorgenson is busy with a stable of ten. He breaks and handles all kinds of horses, fast or slow. He has one of his own, a three-year-old pacer, that has been a mile for him in 2:24% and % in 32 seconds. Jack Quinn has a stable of fifteen head. At the head of this bunch is Greco B., 43129, trial 2:12%. This horse's book is fast filling for the coming sea- son in the stud. In registering this horse his num- ber 43129 was confused with 44845, but as 4129 is on the certificate of registration the matter is fin- ally settled. Quinn has two young trotters by Greco B. that show the kind of trotters he gets. They are both perfect gaited and can step better than a 2:40 clip. In his stable is a black filly belonging to C. Paine, a pacer by Bayswater Wilkes, and with two months' work stepped % in 34% seconds, and is gaited right to be a fast pacer. Another three-year-old in the stable by John A. has been a mile in 2:21 and looks like a good prospect. A black colt ty Searchlight that is a square trot- ter is working nicely for Quinn and with another month of good track will show a decent mile. A mare by Iran Alto out of Bell-Bird, the dam of Wild Bell 2:08%, is a nice going trotter that Jack thinks well of, as she has been a mile in 2:20 very handily. A yearling colt by Stam B., out of a Baybird mare, the second dam Mary Lou. the dam of Kinney Lou 2:07%. has the colt trotter sign out, and whoever beats him in the two-year-old stakes had better commence to get ready now. Another colt trotter that is really too handsome to be good, is a bay yearling filly by Zombro out of a mare by Stam B., second dam a mare by Sydney. This little miss can brush as fast as her big stable companion and being trappy gaited may be the fastest colt trotter of the two. Billy Irwin, a popular liveryman, was seen at the track behind a nice gelding that has considerable brush to a road wagon. Hymettus (3) 2:0S%, the holder of the world's record for three-year-old gelding, may not be raced this year, but be left to grow and fill out for a five- year-old campaign. Mr. L. H. Todhunter, his owner, believes in growing a horse mature before a severe campaign, and will now take up Silver Hunter, his full brother and race him next season. W. A. Sayre. manufacturer of harness and horse boots, an enthusiastic member of the Sacramento Driving Club, everybody's friend for that matter, has for his private driver a handsome stallion by Zombro, out of a mare by Phalla, second dam by Nutwood 600. This horse has not had any regular training, but can brush fast on the road and never takes back from a" pacer or trotter with a low record. At a meeting of the Sacramento Driving Club, at the Capitol Hotel parlor, on the evening of De- cember 12th, the Treasurer reported a net of $312.15 to be turned over to the Protestant Orphan Asylum, a result of their Thanksgiving matinee. At the close of its regular business a vote of thanks was tendered Mr. I. Christee. for his untir- ing effort in making this meeting the success it was. This organization, now seven years old, has, during its life donated $100.00 to another charitable insti- tution, and $100.00 to the good road commission. They have a nice balance in their treasury and early next season will announce a date for their Spring matinee. W. O. Bowers, proprietor of the Capitol Hotel, is one of the enthusiastic promoters of matinee sport, also a prominent breeder. Marysville. Mr. W. L. Vance of Marysville is allowing Sir John S. 2:04% perfect freedom, but will be taken up in earnest before long and be given a prepara- tion for the two-minute mark next season. A full sister, Easter Bell, that as a three-year-old showed an inclination to pace, then later on wanted to trot, is now going steady again at the pace, will be trained at that way of going this year, as she has shown % in 31% seconds without the straps. Tonopah. the big three-year-old stallion out of Eliza S. 2:16%, dam of Sir John S. and Easter Bell, by Billups 2:12%, a son of Boydell by Electioneer, is a square trotter — good trainers say he is a real trotter — at any rate he has been a mile in 2:26 with very limited training, % in 33 seconds. He will be campaigned the coming year, and Mr. Vance thinks he may be as much of a trotter as Sir John is a pacer. Eliza S., dam of the three mentioned, is due to foal on the 4th of January to Bon Voyage 2:12%. As Sir John S. will be raced this year, he will be limited in the stud to a reasonable number of mares. The wise ones are booking early. Mr. Henry Lewis of Sacramento sends four. At the track at Marysville E. A. Forbes has a very promising five-year-old pacer by McNear. He has been a full mile in 2:15. Judge McDaniels and Mr. Renatti have several horses in training, including a good-looking brown stallion by the son of Billups. This colt will be used as a stock horse; they also have one of the best thoroughbred studs in the State, and as he is a big horse with a good disposition. He is well patronized. John S. Sangster is training a few, including a nice looking mare belonging to W. A. Shippee, that shows lots of speed at the pace. Slow work is being given Medford C, a bay geld- ing by Tybold. This fellow is double gaited, but paces when he is stepped up and acts like a good race horse. N. J. Sligar, proprietor of a first-class livery at Marysville. is one of the few7 liverymen who realize that it pays to work good bred horses in his busi- ness. Nothing savoring of the cayuse can be found around his place of business. "Good rigs, good har- ness and standard bred workers" is his motto. Chico. When Chico lost her race track a few years ago the light harness horse business suffered an awful set-back, but now a few of the faithful are determined that they will have as good a training and race track as money can afford. They have selected a site con- venient to both the electric and steam road, and if the deal can be closed for this ground, satisfactory to them, work will soon begin on this new plant. In the meantime headquarters for horsemen and horses in training is at the Barnard Livery Company's stables. By the way, this is the largest and best appointed livery, boarding and sales stable in the West; in connection, L. B. Daniels, one of the firm, [Saturday, December 21, 1907. has full charge of a big string of horses that are gaited and given some speed work over a straight- away track close to town. Fortunate to this firm and to the horse breeders of that entire country is the horse Moormont, a handsome big stallion by Azmoor, a son of Elec- tioneer; first dam Rosemont, the dam of Montrose 2:18, Sweet Rose 2:25%, etc., by Piedmont, a son of Almont; second dam the greatest of broodmares, Beautiful Bells, by The Moor; third dam Minnehaha, the dam of eight in the list, and six producing sons, and five producing dams. A good prospect in this stable is a handsome red chestnut gelding by Toko, a son of Alcyone. This fellow was trained some this summer and at Santa Rosa worked a mile in 2:16. Another nice thing that shows lots of trot is a slashing big filly, three years old, by Moormont, out of Gladys B. 2:26, the dam of Leta C. 2:13. A gelding that looks all over a race horse and has a tremendous flight of speed at the pace, is a dark chestnut gelding by Kinney Lou. Daniels is going careful with this fellow and when they finally get a track will prepare him for the races. .G. F. Parks of the Model Dairy Farm has a couple of youngsters that he thinks well of, both by Moormont. Mr. Parks is one of the enthusiastic promoters of the race track proposition. Under Daniel's care is a handsome chestnut mare belong- ing to Major A. L. Nichols. This mare is double- gaited. but pacing will probably be her fastest gait. H. A. Butters, president of the North Electric Railroad, has a good prospect in a mare by Arthur Wilkes. L. D. Macey, proprietor of the Johnson House, has a brown gelding by Arthur Wilkes that shows fast enough to put in training. V. C. Richards, one of the proprietors of the Chico Morning Record, has a handsome black gelding by Kentucky Baron. This fellow is a nice mannered road horse, with lots of speed, and will most likely be trained when the new track is in condition. Another handsome sorrel filly by a son of Dr. Hicks that shows considerable speed on the road is owned by George E. Vadney. Wendell Miller, one of the staunch promoters of the race track, is something of a breeder in this part of the country, owning the chestnut stallion Pilot by Durfee, by Kaiser, out of a mare by Tele- graph, etc., and several youngsters by Moormont. He is very anxious for the track, that the promising things he breeds may have proper training. J. C. Hess, another breeder, owns a handsome and very useful stallion by Dr. Hicks, out of a mare by Welcome. This horse was a prize winner at the re- cent State Fair and is well patronized by horse breeders in his community. Col. Park Henshaw has several youngsters coming on by Arner 2:17%. Red Bluff. At Red Bluff G. Andrews has in training three be- longing to his brother, including Andrews' Almont and two youngsters. A yearling stud colt by this horse has shown to be quite a colt trotter by step- ping a full mile in better than three minutes. He is a good horse in any country and does a satisfac- tory business. On Thanksgiving Day Mr. Andrews put Miss Bessie, full sister to Lady Fair 2:17%, in the list, giving her a record of 2:30. Same day worked a mare by Zolock belonging to a Mr. Biedman a mile in 2:17%. Andrews thinks this mare cap- able of a mile in 2:10. By some means the report of the first day's racing of the Thanksgiving races at Red Bluff was not sent in. The results of the first day's races follow: Two-year-olds, half-mile heats — Leta Dillon 2 1 1 Clyde 1 2 2 Time— 1:40, 1:32%, 1:32%. Mixed, 2:30 class, one mile heats — Miss Bessie 1 1 Zoemma 2 2 Time— 2:32%, 2:30. F. N. Frary has a stable of six head. Including his stallion Loring 45147 by Nazote, a full brother to Azote 2:04%. Then his stable companion, Herbert Dillon 44624, a good looking son of Sidney Dillon, be- longing to Mrs. Frary. These stallions are bound to improve the stock in this country and the filly Leta Dillon by Herbert Dillon shows to be a fast colt trot- ter. Racing men can take a note of this one, as she is liable to be one of the extreme fast ones. Be- side several promising youngsters that Mr. Andrews has been training at Red Bluff, he will send to Messrs. Sutherland & Chadbourne a gelding by Waldstein that has been a mile in 2:18 at the trot. Kinney Al 2:14% will be located at the Red Bluff track for the spring season of 190S. This grand young horse will be welcomed back to his home country, where he showed fast as a two-year-old. He is in the hands of Mr. Rowley, who gave him all his early work, and as a three-year-old stepped him a mile in 2:16 at San Jose. Mr. Rowley contended that this horse would trot a mile in 2:10 or better, and as he took his mark in his first and only race, Rowley's prophecies are surely about right. A few substantial breeders at Red Bluff raked their chestnuts from the fire in the race track pro- position. Under the old management things had gone from bad to worse, and a mortgage given was about to be closed. A stock company was organized, and after buying the property, have put the track in perfect order, straightened up the fences, re- paired the stables, and now the whole place has a prosperous look. Saturday, December 21, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE BLOOD THAT BREEDS ON. The blood that breeds on is what breeders, both great and small, have been hunting these many years. The thoroughbred' has been conceded this quality tor generations past; and today, when great potency is found in trotting blood, the thoroughbred strain is usually discovered near up. It is often the stout backing of thoroughbred blood that gives to our best trotting families their quality of breed- ing on. On account of this thoroughbred founda- tion, we have always believed that Tom Smith 2:13 A, son of the great McKinney, out of Daisy S., dam of six in the list, would make one of the best sires in California. This opinion is being vindicated by the success of the fllly Ratalina, the first of his get to be trained and raced in this season's two-year- old stakes. This filly has not been beaten a heat this year, winning the Breeders' Futurity for two- year-olds, and all other races in which she started, notwithstanding she was suffering from distemper at Woodland and unfit to race. Mr. J. W. Zibbell, her owner and trainer, tells us he believes he could have driven her in 2:15 when she won the Breeder's Futurity at Santa Rosa, had it been necessary. This filly strongly resembles her sire in every particular. She possesses great sub- stance, and has his reso- lute way of trotting, show- ing grace and strength in every movement. Barring accident, she is certain to be an important factor in next year's three-year-old stakes, the Breeders' Fu- turity, the Occident and the Stanford, in all of which she is entered and paid up to date. Mr. Zib- bell says she has grown wonderfully since her last races, and he feels confi- dent she will be able to beat 2:12 next season. The reason for our faith in the success of Tom Smith as a sire, however, is not because of the great success of this filly, Katalina, but on account of his breeding. We mention her only as an illus- tration of what may be expected when the strains of blood are right. It is not necessary to advance arguments to prove the breeding-on quality of the McKinney blood, as that has already been shown by the phenomenal success of several of his sons as sires of early speed. It is of the dam of Tom Smith that we wish to speak. His dam, Daisy S., was sired by McDonaldl Chief, 3583, a son of Clark Chief, S9, one of the greatest sons of Mambrino Chief 11. McDonald Chief's dam was practically thoroughbred, she being sired by one of the bluest- blooded thoroughbreds in Kentucky. Daisy S. is already the dam of six trotters, with several more ready to go into the list whenever they are trained. The second dam of Tom Smith was Fanny Rose, the dam of three trotters with records better than 2:30, among them being George Washington 2:16%, one of the gamest and most consistent race horses of his day. She was sired by Vick's Ethan Allen, 2903, whose dam was claimed by his owners to be thoroughbred or largely thoroughbred. This was indicated by the fact that his daughters were uni- versally producers of speed when put to breeding. The third dam of Tom Smith, Jenny Lind, was a thoroughbred mare, running successfully at all distances up to five miles. She beat many of the crack thoroughbreds of her day, winning races year after year. She, however, produced speed at the trotting gait, being the dam of Prince Allen 2:27, one of the early-day trotters of California. It is by reason of these strong infusions of thoroughbred, through his first, second and third dams, all blending kindly with trotting blood, that proclaim our faith in Tom Smith as a producer of extreme and early speed. All of these dams being producers of trotting speed, shows that the mixture of the different bloods was a happy nick, combining the endurance of the thoroughbred with intensity of action of the trotter. Unfortunately Tom Smith has not been much in public services in past years and his get is far from numerous. It is estimated that he has less than twenty living foals, which is a misfortune to the breeding interests of California. Being an exceed- ingly sure foal getter, however, like his sire, Mc- Kinney, it is not too late to remedy the lack of his stout blood on the breeding farms of this State. Perhaps we ought to mention that Tom Smith was a colt-trotter himself, and a game performer in later years. He showed trials of 2:16 as a three-year-old and won second money in the Occident Stake of his year. His record of 2:13% was no criterion of his speed, as it is well known among horsemen that he would have greatly lowered that record, had not it been for an unfortunate accident. When it comes to prepotency in a sire, we do not depend so much on a fast record as we do on his breeding. "It is the blood that tells," after all. Tom Smith is ownel by Prof. E. P. Heald, of San Francisco, for many years past the President of The Pacific Coast Horse Breeders Association. He has great faith in the horse as a sire, and says if the owners of the other colts by him will train them, they will find that all of them have speed. o It is a great misfortune for a horse to have speed enough to win races with a few months' training and preparation, if possessed by an ownership that does not know that speed is only a single factor in making a race horse. Geers is not the only man that has discovered that it takes at least two years continuous, all the year round, work to fit the best horse for successful campaigning. Any man who has been at all a discriminating observer has found out the same fact. A horse gifted with great nat- ural speed may be made to go a few heats at a race- horse gait, on short order preparation, but he will not be a race horse. Nine out of ten cases he will break down at some point, and if he does not, he will incur the odious reputation of being a "quitter," "PEACHES." TOM SMITH 2:13^. or a one, or two-heat race performer. It is out of the nature of things that he will do what» is to he regarded racing, or campaigning on fields where hard and fast heats are required to win. It takes sinew's and muscles of iron, and nerve and bone and fibre converted into steel, to fit a horse to race, and these are not things evolved out of flesh and blood in a few weeks or months developing. Joe Thayer, one of the old-time trainers and horse breeders of Lexington, Kentucky, is thinking of leav- ing the blue-grass State and locating in California. He will be welcomed by every horse lover in Cali- fornia. In many cases when a horse is written up, or ex- tensively advertised for sale, that particular horse "needs selling," but in this case it is easy to show that the mare Peaches "needs buying." If when Searchlight 2:03% was standing for public service here in California, breeders were in doubt as to his being much of a sire, that doubt is now dispelled, and it is remarked all up and down the coast that a really great race horse and sire has passed out of the country. There was a time when breeders frowned on a pacer, and even now in some quarters merry war is declared on one wearing hopples in a a race. This last matter is another question, how- ever, that time alone will settle. But with the com- ing of the clear-gaited, airy-going trotting-bred pacer opinion has changed, and now the lateral gaited race hors« that needs no boots or straps is really ad- mired. To come to the point. Mr. J. D. Kaler, this mare's owner, has decided to take up a business proposition outside of the State and finding that he must dispose of his horses takes this plan of letting the public know just what sort of race pros- pect this Searchlight filly is. She is a solid bay in color, 15.3 hands , weighing close to 1000 pounds, and absolutely sound. Sweet tempered and pleasant at all times, in the stable, on the road, or on the track. She is a natural pacer, with a perfect way of going. The heel boots that she has worn in all of her work to date are without a scratch. Peaches was bought by Mr. Kaler from the estate of Hon. Jesse D. Carr when she was four months old, and was never in the hands of a professional trainer. Up to January 1st of this year Mr. Kaler was County Clerk of Monterey county and spent his spare time mornings and evenings developing her when she was a yearling; he stepped her a quarter of a mile in 37 seconds. He felt then he had a great filly and let up on her. He took her up as a two-year-old, and in July she passed a full mile without a hobble in 2:2S, last quarter in 32% seconds. This year as a three-year-old, she was not worked or even driven regularly on account of business which occupied Mr. Kaler's time more than usual. But early in the summer he gave her some attention for about a month and in June worked her a mile in 2:31, last quarter in 31% seconds. Mr. Kaler did not enter her in stakes, fully intending'to grow her matured before racing her, firmly believing she would take a low mark the first season out. She is by Searchlight 2:03%, the sire of Aerolite 2:11%, with a public trial of 2:05%, and Ray o' Light (2) 2:13%, etc. The first dam of Peaches is Lildine, reg. vol. 13, by Boodle 2:12%, the sire of Ethel Downs 2:10, Thompson 2:12, Gen. Boodle 2:16, Little Louise 2:17, etc. Second dam Gabilan Maid, reg. Vol. 9, full sister to Lady Ellen, dam of six trotters in the list, including Eugeneer, the sire of Princess 2:13%, and of the dam of North Star 2:11%. The sire of Gabilan Maid was Carr's Mambrino, the sire of the dams of Sweet Marie 2:02, Helena 2:11%, and Ellenwood 2:14%. Carr's Mambrino is a son of the great broodmare, sire Mambrino Patchen 58, sire of dams of Ralph Wilkes 2:06%, Jupe 2:07%, Bouncer 2:09, Lizzie G. 2:09%, Rubber 2:10, Craw- PEACHES, BY SEARCHLIGHT. THE OLD GLORY SALE. The averages of the Old Glory sale for the past eleven years are as follows: Year. Head. 1897 705 1898 714 1899 810 1900 702 1901 920 1902 969 1903 944 1904 987 1905 1014 1906 1013 1907 891 Av'ge Price. $403.00 361.50 432.13 501.50 531.50 389.86 350.11 454.08 417.61 419.57 465.60 ford 2:07%, Bright Light 2:08%, Bourbon Patchen 2:09, Gitchie Manito 2:09%. etc. Third dam Ida May Jr. by Owen Dale. Fourth dam Ida May by Williamson's Belmont. Fifth dam May, by Red Buck, sire of dam of Black Pet P. 2:0S%, and of Red Buck Jr., the sire of Ben D. P. 2:06%. The only question is, will she race? The answer is if she won't she has no business being the indivi- dual she is, gaited as she is, and bred as she is, al- ready having done everything that was ever asked of her. Write Mr. J. D. Kaler, Salinas, Cal., fcir full particulars, and if you are interested enough to go and see the mare in action, he will show you all that is here vouched for, and more. Your Stomach is O. K. is you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 21, 1907. FAST AND GAME RACE HORSE. CONFIDENCE IN OTHERS. A stallion that makes a good and consistent show- ing his first year out, even though fie is not returned a winner, always attracts the attention of the astute horse breeder that is looking for something good that has not reached the point where the highest price is asked for a service fee. Among the real good ones in the front rank this year was Col. J. C. Kirkpatrick's bay stallion Charley D. by McKin- ney 2:11%, that James Thompson took through the California Circuit, starting him in four races, and winning two second and two third moneys, without getting a record. In his first start at Pleasanton, Charley D. had to meet those two whirlwind pacers Copa de Oro 2:07% and Inferlotta 2:04%, and that he should be next to them in the summary caused Horsemen have many peculiarities which have aroused a great deal of comment, but among their traits there is one in particular that seems to stand out more prominently than all the rest. It is' the confidence that one horseman has in his fellow assocites. The amount of confidence that one man has in another when he is making a horse deal is so great that it seems almost incredulous at times, but, never- theless, it is true. It is one bright, peculiar trait common to horsemen and has been prevalent ever since the light harness sport was started. Confi- dence and honor go hand in hand with horsemen and both are continually showing themselves. Last spring at the May sale of the Fasig-Tipton would be sweating over it until he had his deed showing that the title was clear and that every- thing about the transfer was O.K. After that he would worry about the property- as long as it was in his possession, but not so with the horses. Brad- ley knew that they would be taken care of because he had confidence in Tanner, who had trained them and sold them, and he also had implicit confidence in the grooms to take care of them. Shortly after making these purchases Bradley left for New York and before ieaving told Tanner to send the horses back in their stalls and he would return in a week or so to make further arrange- ments for their future. That was every word Brad- ley said about the care these valuable trotters should get. He well knew that Tanner would know what to do with them and would take the best of care of them until he should return. He never had a fear about anything happening to them, as he had confi- dence in the men he was dealing with and knew that they would do what was right. Such illustrations of confidence are quite numerous among horsemen. In shipping a valuable trotter or pacer around the country a horseman has every confidence in the groom in charge of the horse and knows that the equine will be given the best of care. Were men in other lines of work to" be sent around the country with something worth $10,000 to $30,000 and probably valued higher than the real money value, they would have to take out a bond before leaving, but not so with horsemen. They will trust a valuable horse with a careful groom any time and always feel safe; GUY ROCKWELL. o The San Francisco Driving Club, at its last meet- ing, elected new officers for the ensuing year as follows: President, W. J. Kenney; vice-president, C. Lecari; treasurer, F. Lauterwasser, Jr. ; secretary, Chas. Becker. The club's membership is con- stantly growing and great preparations are being made for next year's races. DE ORO, SON OF DEMONIC CHARLEY D., BY McKINNEY. every horseman to open his eyes in astonishment, especially as he was a close second in 2:07%, the fastest heat in the race. At Santa Rosa he met the same two speed marvels, and in this race Infer- lotta won and took her record of 2:04% in the sec- ond heat. Charlie D. was a close third in that heat, and a good second in the final heat, which was in 2:08. At Petaluma, the follow ing week, Inferlotta again won, with Copa de Oro second, Charley D. being second to her the last and final heat, showing his gameness. At Woodland, where Inferlotta won in straight heats, Charley D. was a close second to her every time. He was not started after this as the chances could not be taken of giving him a record for the small purses that prevailed during the rest of the circuit. Charley D., as his picture shows, is a horse of grand proportions, and is very near a perfect pacer and looks like one of the highest. class prospects in the green class in the whole country. He was bred by his present owner, Col. J. C. Kirkpatrick, man- ager of the Fairmount Hotel in this city. As before stated, his sire is McKinney 2:11%. His dam is the fast mare Flewey Flewey by Memo 15907, a son of Sidney, second dam McAuliffe mare by son of Jack Nelson, he by John Nelson 1S7, fourth dam by General Taylor, the old thirty-mile champion, and fourth dam by a son of Argyle, thoroughbred. Charley D. is a clean-gaited pacer, wearing neither boots nor hopples, and is without any question one of the best headed horses that ever scored for the word, and acts right at all parts of the mile. His trainer and driver, James Thompson, was asked to write something about this horse for inser- tion in this issue of the Breeder and Sportsman, but being a very busy man at this time, superintending about fifteen big draft teams that are hauling the structural steel for the new Palace Hotel, stated that he could only find time to indict the following: San Francisco, December lStE, 1907. Breeder and Sportsman: — I will say in behalf of Charley D., that he is A fast horse A game horse A race horse And one of the best horses that ever wore harness. Yours truly, James Thompson. That is brief, but to the point, and we don't see that any more could be said in as few words for any horse in America. Charley D. will make an early season in the stud at Pleasanton in 1908. Co., at the Glenville sale mart, W. G. Bradley of New York, the new owner of Todd 2:14%, purchased the two great geldings, Major Delmar 1:59% and George G. 2:05%, paying $22,000 for the pair. After he had made the purchase he paid so little atten- tion to the trotters that other horsemen were as- Farmer Bunch has returned home from his cam- paign among the first families of Virginia and the Pensylvania Dutch, and will remain at Pleasanton until purses get ripe on the half-mile rings on the other side next spring. DE ORO. tonished by the New Yorker's indifference about the horses and were worrying more about them than Bradley. They wondered what he was going to do with them. Whether he would have them here in Cleve- land for Tanner to train or whether they would be shipped to New York to be used on the speedway. But Bradley was not worrying about them in the least. Even after he had paid $22,000 to get the horses out of the sale barn he did not know whether they had left the stable or were still in the barn. He knew that the grooms in charge of them would see that they were well cared for until they received orders what to do, and so he never thought about them, let alone worrying over them. Had a man invested $22,000 in real estate he Working both ends against the middle and making everybody like it, is what Mr. T. C. Horigan, propri- etor of the Capitol Hotel at Dixon, Cal., is doing. He not only owns the hotel and premises, but owns the half-mile racetrack and grounds just outside the town. Where the latter goes hand in hand with the hotel is that cows and chickens thrive there, get ready and do enter the list on the regular bill of fare, and the commercial man that registers once at the Capitol is sure to locate there again on his next trip. At this track Lou Mativia gives the early train- ing to the fast ones bred in that part of the country, and many smart race horses, including Mona Wilkes 2:06%, Aerolite 2:11%, and McFadyen (2) 2:15%, showed they "would do" before leaving Dixon. Then to be in line as a breeder, Mr. Horigan has a few young trotters com- ing on, and has also a stallion tuat is allowed to serve a few choice mares at private contract. The horse business to Mr. Horigan is really a side issue, and in a small way, but he breeds, trains, buys and sells nothing but the best. The stallion referred to and the subject of this illustration is De Oro. He is coming three years old, sound as a new dollar, stands about 15.3 and weighs close to 1050 pounds1. Built much on the lines of Cresceus and only a shade darker in color — being a rich dark chestnut — may he prove to be as great a trotter. And he may, for with very little work this sum- mer he stepped a half mile over this half-mile track in 1:13, and showed much faster clip. His sire is Demonio 2:11%, the sSre of Mona Wilkes 2:06%, Memonio (3) 2:14%, Suisun 2:20, etc., and is a full brother to Don Derby 2:04%, Derbertha 2:07%, Diablo 2:09%, Ed Lafferty 2:16%, Arner 2:17%, Jay Eff Bee (1) 2:26%, and Bertha Derby, the dam of Bertha Worthy (2) 2:27%. His dam is Hinoro, by Oro Wilkes 2:11, -second dam Hannah, dam of Suisun 2:20%, and Grace R., another very fast mare (both by Demonio), Olga 2:29%, and Elba (3) trial 2:20, by La Grand 2868. Third dam Hannah Price, dam of Lesa Wilkes 2:09, Charles James 2:22%, Anita 2:25%, and Last Chance (2)2:26%, by Arthurton 365. Fourth dam Priceless 2:25% by Mystery, son of Cassius M. Clay 2:18. The commingling of these strains of blood has resulted in a grand colt. Demonio's influence shows itself in his muscular frame, while the other fami- lies manifest themselves in his high finish and racy make-up. Saturday, December 21, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN AT THE OLD GLORY SALE. [William G. Layng.] There is no doubt that the greatest sales mart in America for horses of all kinds — drafts, thorough- breds, trotters and pacers — is New York City, and the one event which has a most magnetic influence on every breeder, owner and purchaser of light harness horses is the "Old Glory Sale" held by Messrs. Fasig-Tipton Company, during the last week in November and part of the first week in December. For thirteen successive years it has been the "Mecca" to which all horsemen wend their way. It is a place where drivers, trainers and owners from far off Russia, Italy, Germany, Austria, France, England, Australasia, Canada, and all parts of the United States meet to inspect the offerings, renew friendships and take away the choicely bred stallions, mares, colts and fillies that are sold. Most of these comprise all that once constituted a stock breeders' investments, and represent the results of years of careful selection, breeding and development. Then again, there are others which are known as record holders, either as sires or campaigners. Such col- lections form object lessons for horsemen and all who are endeavoring to learn more of the fascinat- ing study of breeding the "two-minute horse." In former years California's leading stock farms con- signed their very choicest yearlings and two-year-olds to these sales. The number of large stock farms from whence many world's record holders come have passed away, and in their passing have left no others to take their places, for times have changed and the scattering of so many royally-bred sires and dams throughout America naturally compels one to ad- mit that there is no one farm now — like Palo Alto — that can have a monopoly of record breakers. From the mountains, valleys and plains we see two, three and four-year-olds come and vanquish the choicest products of the few big farms which remain. These apparently "unknowns" have been bred, raised and -developed in places where fast horses were almost unknown, and certainly unseen, a few years ago. Hence, this is the era for small breeders, the era which has created Futurity stakes of great value that are attracting the attention of new devotees to the industry. So it will be, and it is well that it is so. Many a large stock-farm owner has "gone to the wall, because he owned one or two stallions and bred every mare he owned to these sires ir- respective of their bloodlines. The same rule has driven many a breeder of thoroughbreds to bank- ruptcy and will continue so long as men become "carried away," as it were, with narrow-minded views on breeding. Small breeders (men owning only a few mares) and stock owners who are progressive, study the breeding, gait, conformation and general characteristics of their mares and s^nd them to the stallions whose blood-lines and speed appeal to their judgment as being the best to cross on these matrons. Distance does not prevent nor capital stop them in their endeavors to breed a Futurity winner, and too much credit cannot be given to the owner of a good stallion who describes the merits of his horse so that all who are interested may read, and and the able turf journals of today also deserve untold praise for the valuable information they impart on all matters pertaining to the subjects of breeding, caring for and developing horses as well as for the Futurity stakes which they place at such a low figure for nominators. There should, how- ever, if I may make the suggestion, be other stakes offered for four-year-olds. I am led into this train of thought by recalling the incidents of the few days I spent at the Old Glory sale, and as a Californian I was more than pleased to see that although no large consignments came from the "Land by the Sunset Sea" and not a yearling or a two-year-old bred in the "home of sunshine" appeared in the ring, neverthless the highest prices obtained were for descendants of Electioneer, McKinney 2: 11 14, Sid- ney Dillon, Lynwood W. 2:20%, Director 2:17, Direct 2:05%, Directum 2:05%, and Guy Wilkes 2:15%. Todd 2:14%, the highest priced one, selling for $30,000, having a double cross to Electioneer through May King 2:20, and Arion 2:07%; one cross to Director 2:17 through Directress 2:19, and one to the late Jos. Cairn Simpson's favorite A. W. Richmond through Aloha. This was the highest price obtained since Stamboul 2:07% was disposed of at the W. H. Hobart sale for $42,000 to E. H. Harriman, the railway magnate. There were a number of California trotters and pacers sold, the most notable one being Sunol 2:08%, Bolivar 2:00%, Aristo 2:08%, Charley Belden 2:08%, Directum Kelly 2:08%, Edwin S. 2:08, Judge Green 2:09, Mamie R. 2:15%, Nora McKinney 2:12%, Rajah 2:10%, Sable Wilkes 2 : 18, Sonoma May 2:29%, Stiletto C. 2:12%, The Roman 2:09%, and Tuna 2:08%. These looked well and all brought good prices, in fact, the sale surpassed any ever iield, and the greatest enthusiasm among horsemen pre- vailed. In the face of a crisis which, "croakers" claimed, would overwhelm it and that the prices would be lower than ever, owners and visitors were astonished and pleased to see that these evil pro- gnosticators were again at fault. The figures and averages obtained are familiar to everyone inter- ested in light harness horses. For many, many years I had anticipated attending one of these sales and last week I availed myself of the opportunity to do so. To Californian horse- men who have never had the pleasure of being present at these great sales. With all sincerity I claim there is a rare treat in store for them. New York contains so many attractions that a Native Son becomes bewildered, but in Madison Square Garden,, on an occasion of this kind, one feels "quite at home." This "garden" is peculiarly adapted for the holding of such sales. It is fully 150 feet longer and 40 feet wider than the old Me- chanics' Pavilion, formerly located on Larkin street, San Francisco. An elliptical clay track twenty feet wide is laid out in the building. All horses are kept in temporary box and single stalls in the basement, which extends the entire length of the building. This basement is illuminated by hundreds of arc and incandescent lamps, and is connected'with the main floor of the "Garden" by a long inclined runway, at the top of which is a room 30x40 in which the horses are harnessed and from which they are led or driven to the track. The auction box is placed about the middle of the building, facing the grandstand, where hundreds of people were seated on benches watching the proceedings. An indicator, on which the num- ber corresponding with the number on the horse to be sold, is placed conspicuously behind the auc- tioneer. About ten feet in the rear of this box is a small structure wherein the staff of clerks, cashier, treasurer, etc., are located. Behind this dining tables were set and a caterer and waiters were in charge, ready to take orders for dinners, a la carte. Toward both ends of the ellipse were sulkies, breaking carts, runabouts and booths with horse medicines displayed. In the basement every stall is numbered to corres- pond with its occupant, and many had pretty signs giving the name, record and the day on which the animal would be sold. There is no one in the business who appreciates the value of advertising better than E. A. Tipton, and every turf and trotting journal in America and Europe receives his patronage. The catalogues issued by the firm he represents are models of beauty and correctness and reflect great credit upon the com- piler. Mr. Tipton has proven to the satisfaction of consignors and buyers that a full and comprehensive catalogue is the best and only way to induce people to inspect horses; the question of cost in their com- piliation, printing and mailing does not stop him when it comes to this branch of his extensive busi- ness; he knows that horsemen like to read these books, whether they buy at his sales or not, and they take pride in keeping them for future reference. When the whistle is blown by Mr. Tipton a neatly uniformed groom leads the colt into the ring and hands the lines over to a young man who is to drive the youngster around the ring similar to the way "Shorty Bill" used to handle the weanlings and yearlings for Messrs. Valensin, Corbett and Pierce in California. After the colt is well shown he is stopped in front of the stand and another groom takes him by the head and leads him around for close inspection. Geo. A. Bain, the gifted auctioneer, then asks for the bids after calling attention to the number in the catalogue. He does not yell in the old-fashioned cheap-John style, as if he were selling "hand-me-down" goods on the Bowery, but in a plain, simple manner asks: "Gentlemen what am I offered for this colt (or filly) ? You can see he is bred and gaited right, his sire is and his dam is and she is the dam of ." He then gives the most prominent blood lines quick and to the point and says again: "Make your bid gentlemen, what am I offered T' Then the bidding commences. In his collo- quial style, punctuated with flashes of wit, he re- minds me more of Wm. Fitch, the magnetic pool seller and auctioneer of Hamilton, Ontario, more than any man I have ever seen. His persuasive elo- quence and familiarity with the individual traits of the most prominent horsemen finds a way of entic- ing prices for bidders that must make the hearts of the consignors and Mr. Tipton leap for joy. He is relieved by his brother, John, another fine auctioneer, and a better team of educated active horsemen in the box it will be hard to find anywhere. After being welcomed by Mr. Tipton it was per- fectly natural for me to see if there were any old Californians there, and the first one I saw was Matt Dwyer, formerly of the Palo Alto force, who before his departure for the East went to Fresno and hand- led the yearling champion Athadon for Mr. C. W. Warlow, and that year (1891) I saw him drive this colt a mile'in 2:28% at Stockton. Mr. Dwyer has grown quite portly and is now the owner of the largest livery stable in New York. Under his "protecting wing" I found that I was in a good way to meet all the prominent horse breeders here and the California contingent. Andy McDowell, just from Austria, soon joined us. He has also grown stout, but is just as young looking as the day he drove Harry Agnew's stallion Boswell 2:19% to his rec- ord on the Petaluma track. Johnny Dickerson, John (Directum) Kelly, Millard F. Sanders, Ed Lafferty, Harry Stinson, Geo. Starr, Dr. Stimpson, D. Her- pring and a number of others gathered around us and during my stay at the Garden, in the intervals of bidding and at dinner we talked of the good old days of the agricultural fairs in California, and some of the most prominent races and incidents of those meetings. We could not refrain from refer- ring to the changes which had taken place during the past twenty years, even in this sport. We spoke of the skill and good qualities of the drivers who were "stars" at those gatherings. Men who were kind and friendly^ no matter if they had to fight against each other for every inch in every race they contested at Stockton, Sacramento, Oakland, Peta- luma, Woodland, Chico, Vallejo, the old Bay District track at San Francisco, San Jose Salinas, Fresno, Los Angeles, Marysville, Willows and Napa. We re- ferred to Chas. Marvin, John Goldsmith. Orrin A. Hickok, Jas. Dustin, Lee Shaner, Thos. Keating, John Gordon, "Long John" Williams, By Holly, Wm. Murray, John Rodgers, Dan Dennison, Jas. Sullivan, Fred Loeber, Peter Brandow, Jas. McCord and "Buster" McConnell, men who have long since passed "over the divide," but the memory of whose achievements in the sulky and in their walks in life will not be forgotten, we hope, for many, many years to come. Then our thoughts turned to a few of those who have joined them, such as Monroe Salisbury, Col. Harry I. Thornton. Henry Pierce, D. E. Knight, Leland Stanford, L. J. Rose, Wm. Cor- bitt, G. Valensin, H. W. Crabb, J. H. White, Chas. Chase, N. Killip, Frank Covey, Daniel Murphy, Ed Topbam, Jesse D. Carr, Jos. Cairn Simpson, Geo. Woodard and other prominent California horsemen. It seemed as if every horse offered, whose blood- lines traced to California stock,- awakened reminis- cences. Conversation never ceased, and when at night we sat beneath the brilliantly illuminated arches in this great building our thoughts uncon- sciously reverted to California, and what a great future there was for the trotting horse industry there, and how well it was holding its own, even at this time, when there were thousands of well bred horses always ready to compete for first honors with those bred there. I learned that in nearly all the cities to which these trotters and pacers were to be taken there were speedways and driving clubs, and that amateur driving is considered the healthiest, best and clean- est sport that men can indulge in, and this interest is increasing every year. In Philadelphia and sur- rounding' towns there are seven flourishing driving associations and scores of campaigners! are owned by the members who handle the ribbons over these horses in contests for ribbons and prizes. Through- out the East and Middle West, wherever I have visited, I have found that nearly every horseman I met was optimistic regarding the light harness horse industry, and many of these I saw at the big sale and they felt pleased that the total amount real- ized was an indorsement of their views. POINTING A MORAL. "Sonny," said Uncle Eben, ' "did you ever watch one o* dis here little tugboats come snortin' along takin' kyah of a gret big ocean liner?" "Yass, indeed," answered Pickaninny Jim. "An' did you ever see one er dese Tectric motors pick up a han'some, shiny locomotive an' drag it frou de Baltimo' tunnel?" "Lots o' times." "An' did you ever see a quiet ol' kneesprung white hoss pullin' a helpless automobile to town?" "I sho' has." "Well, sonny, dem's all to remind you dat no matter how big or important an' stylish you gits, dar ain' no tellin' when you may need help fum somebody dat don' seem to cut no figure wuf men- tionin'." COMIN' rOUE-TEAE-OM. The Houghton SuLky Company (Like all Other Three- Year-olds) Has a Great Season in the Sale of Racing1 and Pleasure Vehicles. Three years ago the Houghton Sulky Company was unknown. They have arrived at a degree of success and business standing in three years the equal of which has, in the great majority of instances, required four to ten times three years, an achievement sugges- tive of the phenomenal. Merit is what wins at the present time. The strict adherence to correct and legitimate business principles, the getting out of the common rut, the introduction of bright, up-to-date models, new features, has placed this company among the foremost leaders. Another example of Houghton originality is the new aluminum-lined wood rim. which will be used on all of their track sulkies and speeding carts the coming season. This feature alone is worthy of considerable merit and will do away with the ever-lasting trouble and annoyance of the old style wood rim. This is The past season has been the best in the history especially desirable for half-mile and foreign tracks, of this company, and many of the foremost horses and drivers used Houghton's last season. Mr. Geers used a Houghton to William O., Byron Kay, and several others of his good campaigners. Forest King, owned by that genial trainer, Mc Haffie, drew a Houghton when he made his world's record for three-year-old stallions over half-mile tracks. Straight Advice, the fastest green stallion of the year, drew a Houghton. Belle Bird, the fastest trotting filly of 1907, as well as many- other horses in McDonald's stable, drew the No. 9 sulky. The list further includes such good horses as Copa de Oro of the Durfee training stables at Los Angeles, winner of the fastest five-heat race ever paced in California: Shakespeare, the champion and largest money winning three-year-old pacer of the season. Ecstatic's record of 2:0134. made at Readville to the style No. 9. still stands unbeaten. The largest money winner that ever started on any circuit drew a Houghton sulky. Their new No. 77. 40-pound matinee cart is surely a winner. Their new catalogue illustrates this light cart carrying six people without a sign of spreading at the axle truss. Their No. 70 is too well known by all trainers to mention any particular instance of its merit, it being recommended by Hfirsey. -Thomas, .Mc- Donald. Geers and many others of the most prominent trainers. Their No. 3 cart, in fact, every one of their models, is being equipped with double wood forks, run- ning from the shaft to the wheel, a feature that is endorsed by every proficient trainer. In connection with these styles they manufacture a line of four-wheelers, both single and double seated, the finest top buggy on wheels, a strictly three-quarter job. that will be of interest to any lover of the har- ness horse. Their new catalogue for 190S will be the most in- teresting booklet ever published, and will contain many new illustrations of race track scenes, etc., which alone are very interesting. Any one intending to purchase a racing or pleasure vehicle should by all means get a copy of this catalogue and their interesting quota- tions. 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December '21, 1907. FIFTY YEARS AGO. Long Distance Trotting Races on California Tracks Before the War. [By Geo. H. Tinkham.] "In the days of old" the turfman admired cour- age and endurancce in the racer as well as speed, and the animal that could trot out a ten or twenty- mile heat without being distressed was admired by all lovers of horse flesh. Hence this paper will treat of enduring rather than speedy horses. The turf record gives but three 100-mile trotting races, that of 1853, won by Conqueror in S:55:53, being the fastest. Perhaps it was to equal or beat this time that a purse of $2,000 was hung up on the Pioneer course, San Francisco, in 1S55, by Geo. Treat, afterward the owner of Thad Stevens and Nell Flaherty. Two years previous D. O. Mills, the Sacramento banker, imported a roan horse from the east for his private use. He placed him in the care of C. S. Ellis, the driver and trainer, and he developing more speed than was necessary for a carriage horse, was sold to James Valentine. Ellis believing that Sacramento as he was named could trot 100 miles in less than ten hours, obtained the owner's consent and on June 1st started in the race. The track was near the corner of Howard and Twenty-first streets, in San Francisco, and hundreds of sports were in attendance. They were sadly disappointed, however, for the trotter broke down in the 77th mile, this ending his career as a race horse. The San Francisco Herald, in commenting on the failure said only four times had trotters stood the terrible strain, and two of the animals died after the race. In the previous year, May 1854, a 20-mile match race for $3,000 was trotted between Green's bay gelding Geo. Morgan and Charley Shear's Fred Kohler. The race created considerable excitement, over $30,000 changing hands, Morgan winning easily and trotting 21 miles in 70:21%, his driver losing a mile in his count. At the drum tap, Morgan cut out the pace and held it up to the fourth mile, al- though Kohler moving up at the three-quarter pole, attempted to lead. In the seventh mile Kohler out- footing Morgan, took the heat in 3:13. This brush tired him and Green again moved Morgan to the front. In the eleventh mile Shear began using the whip but his horse was dead and Morgan, jogging along easily, in his 20th mile was only 250 yards behind Kohler, trotting his nineteenth mile. . In 1854, June 22, over the Union track, $500 up, there was a very pretty two-mile-heat race between Ellis' black horse D. C. Broderick.named after the great political leader, and Crooks Sorrel Ned, each horse to harness pulling 145 lbs. Ned took the first heat in 5:42, the second was a dead heat in 5:46 and Broderick captured the race and coin in 5:50-47%. Good time perhaps, but very slow in comparison with the pace in January, 1855. It was a match race for $1,000 a side between Charles Shear's pacer Fred Johnson to saddle, and J. F. Eoff's Lady Mac to sulky, two-mile heats. It was a very unusual style of harness racing and of the hundreds I have seen — not one to saddle. A saddle trotter pulling no weight has the advantage and Fred took the heats in 5:00, 4:51. A great race for that day and time was the pac- ing race over the Sacramento Sutterville track, in April, 1S55, mile heats 2 in 3 for a $400 purse. The two fastest nags of the State, Fred Johnson and Prince McGath, were the contestants, Johnson tak- ing the money in 2:29 and 2:28, the second being a dead heat in 2:23. Peculiar and novel races were contested in those days and one of them was a ten-mile out race over the Sacramento course, between Roanoke to harness and Wm. Shear's double team, Lady Suffolk and Lady Brutus. The double team cut the stride and Roanoke trailing to the seventh mile took the lead and race in 35:12. In 1857, February 21, over the Union track, the flea bitten gray General Taylor took the thirty-mile race that stamped him as one of the greatest horses of the turf. His opponent was Rattler, a horse of no mean pretension. Taylor took the Tace in one hour and forty-one minutes, Rattler four minutes behind. Every mile was made in less than 4 minutes, except the 26th, 29th and 30th miles. The first mile was trotted in 3:09, the tenth in 3:24, the twentieth in 3:46, and the thirtieth in 4:29. At Christmas time 1857, December 16th, the great- est heat race of that day took place over the Pioneer course, San Francisco. It was for a purse of $1,000, mile heats, three-in-five, between four crack horses from the East, and owned in California. It took seven heats to decide the race, and New York came out ahead, he winning the fifth and two postponed heats. Jim Barton took the first and fourth heats in 2:32% and 2:36, Rhode Island the second and third in 2:35 and 2:35, and New York the last three in 2:35, 2:32 and 2:35. In October, 1857, over the Pioneer track, General Taylor, in a ten-mile drive out, was beaten by L. G. Butler's gray gelding Honest John, a $2,000 a side match. The track was heavy, and although John pulled a wagon, he won easily in 30:50, both horses being in splendid condition, it was said. At the start Taylor led, but John was driven to the front on the first turn and maintained that position throughout the race. Shortly after his defeat Taylor was started against New York, same purse and r^ce, and won easily in 29:30. Near Christmas, December 21, 1861, over the Willows track Gen. Taylor was knocked out by Wm. H. Seward, probably the greatest long-distance horse in the United States. It was a match for $2,000 a side, good day and track, YV\ D. Chapman backing Taylor. It was the inauguration of the Wil- lows course, which succeeded the Union and Pioneer tracks, the track last named then being the camp- ing ground of the Government volunteer soldiers. On the day of the race Chapman was about to pay forfeit, as the movements of his horse did not please him, but remembering the fact that it was the first race, he resolved to lose his money rather than injure the future prospects of the track. Over the contest there was great excitement, for Wm. M. Seward, then seven years old, a bright chestnut, was an unknown horse by Bellshazzar, bred and raised in Stockton by Henry Trembley, the owner also of State of Maine. Two days before the race ever}' stable rig was engaged, and on that day the road was lined with teams, saddle horses and footmen. A little before 3 o'clock the horses were called up, and the fourteen-year-old cam- paigner Taylor came upon the track driven by J. M. Daniels, while Barney Rice drove Seward. The judges were Major Meeker, Fred Collier and Cap- tain Card, the owner of Sew York. Taylor was the favorite, a 100-to-35, and he obtained the pole. As the horses came down the track, Taylor in advance, Rice nodded to the judges and the word was given. Daniels kept his pace, as his only chance was to tire Seward out, the latter being able to outfoot Taylor anywhere on the track. Rice caught onto Daniels game, and on the back stretch moved up to Taylor's wheel and then fell back. At this the Taylor men cheered and increased their bets on the favorite. Taylor took the mile in 3: OS. On the second mile Seward again came up and fell back, and again coming up down the stretch, Taylor, a length ahead, took the mile in 3:02. At the end of the sixth mile, trotted in 2:59, Seward took the lead and was not passed from that on, taking the race in 30: 16%. They ticked off some pretty fast miles, the fourth in 2:57, the sixth in 2:5S, and the seventh in 2:57)4. Christmas, December 20, 1862, the Sacramento sports rode to the track to witness a match race for $1,000 a side over the Union track between the pride of Sacramento, the chestnut mare Belle of Sacramento and A. F. Smith's mare Lady Lightfoot in a ten-mile contest, rain or shine. The track was heavy and slippery from a previous rain, and Belle came onto the track with Geo. W. Bidwell in the sulky, he being fifteen pounds over- weight. Smith drove his own horse, and although the Lady had the advantage of weight, the betting was about even. The judges were Robert Beck, E. M. Skaggs and John Coleman, and at drum tap the horses started, first time down' the track, the Lady leading. The two men kept their relative positions not over thirty feet apart up to the end of the seventh mile, Light- foot about twenty-one feet ahead. Then came the fight for lead. The eighth mile was contested from wire to wire, the Lady winning in 3:02. Thus they drove up to the home stretch of the ninth mile, when Belle, forging ahead, took the mile in 3:00. Smith now began whipping the Lady, but it was all off, and Belle took the heat in 3:05 and the race in 31:10%. Bidwell, who came up from San Francisco to drive the mare, was so pleased with her perform- ance that a few days later he bought her for $2,500. On the 5th of January, the following challenge ap- peared: "Lady Lightfoot wants another pull at the Belle of Sacramento before she rings herself out of Sac- ramento so pompously. Lady can beat Belle any race from one mile to ten miles, good day and track, any time within two months, for from $1,000 to $2,000. A. F. Smith and D. E. Callahan, Golden Eagle Hotel." It was probably a bluff, for when Bidwell re- sponded through W. H. Taylor, to trot ten miles for any amount, preferring $3,000, $4,000 or $5,000 as the wager, they were, as silent as a sphinx. o GOOD FOR BAD LEGS. OWN BROTHER TO STERLING McKINNEY 2:09/4. Mr. Thos. Murphy, the driver of the world's fast- est two-year-old stallion, Trampfast, and Mr. Mike Bowerman and Mr. Harry Stinson, the trainers of the two fastest three-year-old stallions, Gen. Watts and Kentucky Todd; also Mr. Ira Hays, trainer and owner of the fastest four-year-old stallion over the two-lap track. The Conquest, are all users of Wilcox- son's Perfection Liniment, the greatest remedy ever known or used on horses' legs. If you are not using this remedy there is still time to get in on the old prices. It is guaranteed to be the best remedy you ever used, or money refunded. Ask your dealer for it and if he does not carry it in stock, we will be glad to quote you our special price to trainers and give you our strong guarantee that it will please you. This remedy is also a blemish cure that will cure. You take no chance in giving it a trial. The F. A. Wilcoxson Remedy Co., Tiffin, Ohio. About the surest way to get a Christmas present that just suits is to buy your own. If a fine, new sulky, cart or road speed wagon is what you have been longing for these many months, go out to 531 Valencia street and see W. J. Kenney, who can fit you out with just what you want and at prices that are right even in these days of clearing-house certificates and other kinds of skin plasters. The McMurray sulkies he has in stock can't be beat. The largest money winner on the Great Western Circuit this vear was the California-bred stallion Sterling McKinney that trotted to a race record of 2-09% and was pronounced by many of the best horsemen and experts in the country' as the most likely 2' 05 trotter in sight for 1908. Sterling Mc- Kinney was foaled in 1900, and was bred by James W. Rea of San Jose, who sold him to Chas. A. Durfee who in turn sold him to Sterling R. Holt of Indianapolis. Mr. Holt had him worked, but a mile in 2:16 was the best he showed him, and as he had Sidney Dillon as a' sire he sold the McKin- ney stallion. In new hands Sterling McKinney be- gan showing very fast at the trot and today is considered one of the very few horses likely to re- duce the stallion record. CapL C. H. Williams of Palo Alto purchased the dam of Sterling McKinney from Mr. Rea and bred her again to McKinney, the result being a brown colt foaled in 1902 and registered as Unimak 40,936. This stallion is a grand-looking horse that Mr. Wil- liams has had trained a little every spring, with the idea of not permitting him to race until he is six or seven years old, as he was a large growthy colt and he desired to take no chances of having him knocked out, but the horse trotted a mile in 2:26 last summer and has shown quarters at a 2:10 gait. As an individual there are few stallions that at- tract more favorable attention from breeders than Unimak, and the annoucement that he will be in the stud at Pleasanton during the season of 1908 will be gladly received by owners who are looking for a son of McKinney that has size, good looks, breeding and is a fast natural trotter. Few sons of McKinney on this coast carry more of the fashionable blood lines than does this grand- looking stallion. Of McKinney himself little need he said, as every breeder in America is familiar with his history and his standing as a sire. He is the only horse that has sired eleven 2:10 trotters, and he is also the sire of seven pacers in that list, and has 44 with records of 2:10 or better and 62 in the 2:20 list. Twenty-Third, the dam of Sterling McKinney 2:09% and of Unimak, is by the great race-horce and sire Director 2:17, the sire of Nathan Straus 2:03V-.. Directum 2:05%, Direct 2:05%, and of the dam of such great trotters as John A. McKerron 2:04%, Ozanam 2:07, Leonardo 2:08%, Sterling Mc- Kinney 2:09%, and many others that have gained world's records and earned large sums for their owners on the race tracks, in some of the greatest contests ever seen on the trotting and pacing turf. Nettie Nutwood, the second dam of Unimak is by the great Nutwood 600, greatest sire of broodmares that ever lived. Up to the close of 1906, Nutwood was the sire of 179 standard performers, 145 sons that had sired 556 trotters and 462 pacers and 155 daughters that had produced 214 trotters and 71 pacers. Nutwood's daughters produced Arion 2:07%, Custer 2:05%, and 14 more in the 2:10 list. Nettie Nutwood is herself one of Nutwood's producing daughters and is the dam of Hillsdale 2:15, one of the fastest trotters ever bred in California, and a horse that with any ordinary luck would have had a mark below 2:10. The third dam of Unimak was a daughter of Ethan Allen, Jr., 2902, one of the best horses of the Morgan strain ever brought to California, and the fourth dam was by that great thoroughbred William- son's Belmont, whose blood is in the veins of such trotters as Sweet Marie 2:02, John A. McKerron 2:04%, Directum 2:05%, and other great cham- pions. John Phippen will have Unimak in charge at Pleasanton track, and arrangements have been made for good pasturage for mares sent to the court of this son of McKinney. Owners of good mares should correspond with Mr. Phippen as to terms, etc. They will not have an opportunity to breed to a better son of McKinney, breeding, size, conformation and trotting speed all considered. o Payments are due January 1st on colts entered in the Occident Stakes for foals of 1905 and 1906. o SOIO -WRONG IMPRESSIONS. If vou owned General Watts (3) 2:06%. the greatest monev winning colt of the year, or if you owned Sterling McKinney 2:09%, the biggest money winning trotter on the Great Western Circuit, or Straight Advice 2:05^, leading money winning pacer of the same cir- cuit, "and had made such a conspicuous campaign as either of these horses made, and you intended to make a stud season with them in 190S, you would be apt to think that they would be too well known to be nec- essary to advertise either one of them, but that would be a * great mistake, because then is the time of all times that they ought to be put conspicuously before the breeding public. Fortunately the owners of these horses, General C. C. Watts of . Charleston, W. Va., L. C. Shuler of Indianapolis, and Geo. K. Cornell of Chi- cago, are the kind that appreciate this fact, and they are having catalogues made, setting forth the merits of these stallions, as well as their small band of brood- mares, to the best advantage, and they further realize to have this done it must be done by experts, conse- quently Magnus Flaws & Co., of Chicago, . are pre- paring the handsome brochures that will make sou- venirs to be valued by every student of the breeding problem. If you contemplate getting out a catalogue of vour stock, or a stallion card, stallion poster, or want a stallion service book, or any specialty needed for a stallion, write Magnus Flaws & Co., 358 Dear- born St., Chicago, for samples and prices, and their work is not only the best to be had, but their prices are the lowest. Saturday, December 21, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 Old cXome of eMappy 'Medium - by CPm.G.layng. When Nancy Hanks 2:04, the once famous world's champion trotter, was led into the sales ring during the Old Glory sale at Madison Square Garden last Thanksgiving Day, the crowd which forged its way around her in front of the auction box, wherein E. A, Tipton and Geo. A. Bain, the auctioneers, were announcing her qualities as a race mare and matron, preliminary to calling for bids, it seemed as if their remarks started a flood of reminisences among the older horsemen, and when the last bid was called and she was sold to Joseph and Edward Madden of Lexington, Ky., for $1,500, little groups of famous drivers spoke of her and Happy Medium, her sire, many claiming that sentiment had much to do with her sale to these young men, for their father, John E. Madden, one of America's foremost horsemen, dates the beginning of his long and successful career to the days which he spent as a young man in Phila- delphia with the late Robert Steel, proprietor of the Cedar Park Stock Farm, who owned Happy Medium. Mr. Madden's well known devotion to Mr. Steel, and his high regard for Happy Medium and his best bred descendants are universally recognized, and no doubt he will watch the "queen" browsing in the blue grass of Kentucky, near the home of her kith. No broodmare he ever owned will receive greater care, for in looking after her welfare he will feel that all he may do will but feebly attest the great debt of gratitude he had for the owner of her sire, who showered him with kindness over thirty years ago. For Mr. Steel never felt it a trouble to encourage by word and deed every deserving young man who was struggling to earn an honest livelihood. Nancy Hanks was Mr. Steel's idol, although not foaled on his farm. She was bred by Hart Boswell of Lexington, Ky., who sold her seventeen years ago, when she was a four-year-old, to J. Malcolm Forbes for $40,000. While in the latter's possession she won a number of races, earned over $20,000 in exhi- bitions and after being placed in the breeding ranks on his farm produced Admiral Dewey 2:04%, Lord Roberts 2:07*4, Markala 2:18% and is the grandam of Vice Commodore 2:11 and Vanitza 2:29%. After the death of Mr. Forbes she was sold three years ago to J. M. Johnson of Ponkapog, Mass., for $4,000, who consigned her to this sale. It is claimed she is now in foal to Todd 2:14%. There has been a certain fascination for me about Happy Medium, her sire, ever since J saw his son Milton Medium in Lake county, Cal., in 1878. At that time I tried to prevail on several friends in Lakeport and Keiseyville to breed their mares to this horse, and, besides, I knew Jim Eoff and often heard him speak of the time he drove Princess 2:30, the dam of Happy Medium, in her races, and he never seemed to tire speaking of her gameness. I determined then that whenever an opportunity pre- sented itself to visit the home of Happy Medium I would do so. On a recent visit to Philadelphia I accepted an invitation to go there and thought that the patrons of the Breeder and Sportsman might be interested in reading of the place and a partial list of the trotting stock that once occupied the paddocks and stalls on this fine farm. Cedar Park Stock Farm was once considered "away out of town," hut now it is within the northern boundary line of Philadelphia, the "City of Brotherly Love." In 1868, the late Robert Steel and Joseph Gallagher inspected this tract of land with a view of making it an ideal stock farm, and, as it suited the former, he purchased it and placed Mr. Gallagher in charge as superintendent, had his plans drawn and in a little while barns, stables, carriage houses and paddocks and a racetrack were dotting the landscape. On a knoll commanding an unobstructed view of this 200-acre farm, Mr. Steel erected his resi- dence on the southerly side was a circular grove of chestnut trees, and on the northerly side he planted a number of cedar trees and from these the farm derives its name. In many respects Mr. Steel was a remarkable man. Possessed of keen business ability combined with an innate love for fine horses, he allowed nothing to interfere with his plans to prove his ideas correct regarding the breeding, caring for and development of light harness horses. Being a man of great wealth and endowed with good taste and judgment he felt that nothing could thwart his ideas or make him tighten his purse strings whenever he saw a trotter that suited him. His success as a horseman was almost phenomenal, and to the stallions and mares he bought and bred can many of the cham- pions of today be traced. There are over 300 box stalls on the place. One row is inclosed in a building. Around the outside of this row of stalls is an elliptical covered driving track, one-eighth of a mile in circumference, so that horses could be worked on it all winter. Light is admitted to the course through skylights and win- dows. In all of the latter are little panes of light blue and canary colored glass alternating. To the visitor the old dilapitated building is a revelation, only a relic of its forme, beauty, but it still shows that neither money was spared nor architec- tural taste curbed whenever a good effect was desired in its construction. I send a picture of this building, for in one of the largest stalls Happy Medium was kept and in another By Holly's California cam- paigner Woodnut 2:16% found a home. These buildings were finished early in 1S71. Mr. Steel then visited Orange county, New York, where Rysdyk's Hambletonian and his son Volunteer were standing. He was in search of a horse to place at the head of this farm. At Mr. Alden Goldsmith's sug- gestion he drove over to Suffern, New York, and purchased the eight-year-old stallion Happy Medium 2:32%, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, out of Princess 2:30, a mare that made quite a reputation in Cali- fornia. Mr. Steel paid $25,000 for the stallion. This sale caused as much of a furrore in those days as the sale of Arion for $125,000 did many years after. He was so proud of his purchase that he im- mediately bought some of the Goldsmiths' best young mares and shipped them here. It was with pride he welcomed the scores of prominent people who came from far and near to see the farm and horses, and incidentally enjoy his hospitality. That day's enjoyment was followed by many others, and in the beautiful residence or on this velvet lawn in the shade of these wide-spreading trees, he greeted most of the foremost horsemen of America. Many of whom have since joined him in that land where sooner or later all of us must go. A few of the names of these recurred to me as I stood there and thought of Leland Stanford, A. J. Alexander, Jos. Cairn Simpson, Alexander France, J. W. Daly, Wm. M. Singerley, John H. Shults, C. J. and Harry Hamlin, Wm. Simp-, son. Robert Bonner, W. W. Estill, Wrm. E. Spier, J. H. Wallace, Wm Corbitt, L. J. Rose, H. F. Stout, J. McFerran, B. F. Tracy, Col. H. E. Russell, W. C. Whitney, A. H. Moore, Richard Penistan, L. U. Ship- pee, C. F. Emery, Jno. E. Turner, Commodore Kitt- son, Wm. H. Allen, J. Malcomb Forbes, Wm. Rysdyk, Alden Goldsmith, Chas. Bachman, Monroe Salisbury, J. E. Madden, Cyrus Lukens, P. J. Kellogg and others who have contributed so much toward bring- ing the "American trotter" before the public, and some are still in the land of the living, for I saw them at the Old Glory sale. The selection of Happy Medium as a sire attracted the attention of owners of some of the most promi- nent mares in the country, and the result was that many famous sires and dams were foaled here. In one of the paddocks I was shown the place where the twenty-year-old mare Tackey 2:26, the mar- velous gray daughter of Pilot Jr. 12, dropped a colt that in some sections was considered the "King among sires," Pilot Medium. It was within this inclosure this spotted gray foal, while playing, knocked his hip down. Mr. Steel told the breeder, a Mr. Alex. Davidson, of Williamsport, the youngster was well worth saving, so, when Mr. Walter Clark, a horse breeder from Battle Creek, Michigan, came to buy a Happy Medium colt, Mr. Steel advised him to take this one . This mare Tackey was also the dam of Class Leader 2:22%, the trotter which first brought that great horseman John Madden of Lexing- ton before the public and gave him his start in life; doubtless it was with sentimental feelings toward Happy Medium that he had his sons buy this sire's most illustrious daughter Nancy Hanks. Among the great brood mares that were at one time on this farm were Princess Ethel by Volunteer. She was the dam of Lady Ethel 2:24% and Phantom 2:29% and Queen Ethel, the dam of Bumps 2:03%, Baron D. 2:10, Baronine 2:24% and Moko, one of the most fashionable sires of early and extreme speed in the world, being the sire of Fereno 2:05%, Brenda Yorke (3) 2:08%, Susie N. (3) 2:09%, etc. Another famous mare bred here was Neta Medium 2:22% which, when hitched with Maxie Cobb, an- other Happv Medium, established the world's record in 1884 of 2:15%. Belle Knox by Knox was bred to Epaulet 2:19 here, and produced Brummell, the sire of Lucille 2:07 holder of the world's champion record to wagon for the year 1900. Buzz Medium 2:20% by Happy Medium, was a Cedar Park mare. She is also in the great brood- mare table having produced Alkoran 2:16% and Flutter 2:26%, and her daughters are the dams of Buzz Woodnut 2:20% and Minneto 2:19%. Mr. Steel purchased twenty-two yearlings from A. J. Alexander of Lexington, Ky., for $22,000. Among them was Russella, a sister to Maud S. 2:08%, and when the "Queen" earned her record Mr. J. E. Thayer of Boston came to the farm and purchased this gray daughter of Harold for $10,000. Erin 2:24% was another in this consignment. He proved a good sire of broodmares and was once owned by the late Mr. Henry Pierce, of San Francisco. Erin 2:29% was bred to Farce 2:29, on this farm, the produce being Bon Mot. dam of the stake-winning four- year-old Bon Voyage 2:15%, now owned by Mr. W. A. Clarke Jr.. of Butte, Montana; Endow 2:14%, Bequeath 2:20%, etc. Warlock, the handsome stal- lion that was shipped to England to sire coach and carriage horses and was then purchased for Mr. S. A. Greene, of Kalamazoo, Mich., through Mr, Madden, was another member of this consignment. Daybreak, by Harold, out of Midnight (dam of Jay- Eye-See 2:06%, Electricity 2:17%, etc.) by Pilot Jr. (12), was sold by Mr. Steel to Mr. Robert Bonner. Waterspite, by Belmont, out of Waterwitch, by Pilot Jr.. was another of Mr. Steel's purchases. Abbess (dam of Steinway 2:25%) was owned by him and afterwards sold at a big advance. He also purchased the gray pacing mare Lucy 2:14, one of the quartette of sidewheelers which went down the Grand Circuit in 1S79 and 1880, furnishing so many exciting finishes during those years. The others were Sleepy Tom 2:12%, Rowdy Boy 2:13% and Mattie Hunter 2:12%. Wm. Corbitt, of San Mateo, bought Lucy here and sent her to California and bred her to Guy Wilkes 2:15%, the issue being a chestnut colt with big blaze and four white legs; he was named Chris Smith, and got a pacing record of 2:14. Lucy was then made one of the members of the galaxy of broodmares at Palo Alto and bred to Electioneer, produced trotting fillies that were all solid bays or browns, thus convincing Mr. Corbitt that Electioneer could control gait and color. Cigarette (dam of Cienega 2:15%, Kerwin 2:20%, Curio 2:25, The Nestor 2:27% and Calvo 2:29%) by Administrator, was also owned by Mr. Steel. Lady McCann (dam of Rupert Epaulet 2:26%, Marce'la Epaulet 2:23% and Eagle Woodnut 2:20%) by Red Wilkes, was another. Ruth Medium by Happy Medium out of Tamora, by Almont, was another bred by Mr. Steel. She produced Captain Walbridge 2:18%, Fayne Epaulet 2:26%, Hulda Epaulet 2:28, Ruth Woodnut 2:29% and Yvette Epaule* 2:30. Mr. Steel purchased the gray mare Melody from Robert Bonner, of New York. She was by Nutbourne, out of Music 2:21%. by Middle- town, and produced Adele Epaulet 2:24, Trader 2:25%, and Queen of Melody 2:28%. Toto, by Princeps, was another that nibbled the succulent grasses on this farm. She is also in the great brood- mare table, being the dam of Falkland 2:13%, Brookline 2:29%, Chris Kringle 2:24% and the dam of Capt. Bacon 2:10%, The Charmer 2:15%, Fascination 2:15%, Spreckles 2:17%, Jewel Wood- nut 2:17%, Holly Woodnut 2:20% and Charmion 2:17%. Another of America's leading broodmares was owned on this farm, viz.: Four Lines, by Blacklock. She was the dam of the great sire Woodline 2:19, Cedarwood 2:24%, Foxglove 2:24% and Nemesis 2:28, and her daughters have six in the 2:30 list. Mary A. Whitney, by Volunteer, was also one of the lot that Mr. Steel bought from Alden Goldsmith. She is the dam of Brava 2:14%, Nomad 2:19, First Love 2:22%, Blue Blood 2:22%. Another mare he purchased at the same time was Lady Grace, by Hamlet, out of the dam of Gloster 2:17 (a handsome horse that died shortly after his arrival at the old Bay District racetrack in San Francisco). Lady Grace was bred to Happy Medium, and produced Graceful 2:23%, the latter was bred to Smuggler 2:15%. and the produce, Grace Smuggler, became the dam of that sensational campaigner of 1906, Nutboy 2:07%. Priceless, by Volunteer, was another and her son, Ernest Maltravers 2:22%, won the first stake competed for by one of Mr. Steel's, horses. Priceless was a full sister to Driver 2:19, the best campaigner ever owned by Mr. Goldsmith. Priceless had one daughter Princess, by Administrator 2:29%, also bred on this farm, which Mr. Samuel Gamble of San Francisco purchased for Messrs. Seth and Daniel Cook, Danville, Cal. She is the dam of Derby Princess 2:0S%, Prince Away 2:11%, Princess Derby 2:13% and Neva 2:27. Happy Princess 2:22% was also bred here. She was the dam of Lucina 2:22%, Happy Dan 2:26% and Stormcliffe 2:13%, sire of The Broncho 2.00%, one of the greatest pacers of 1906. Bess (sister to Powers 2:21) by Volunteer, was another of Mr. Steele's selections. She was the dam of Camille 2:20%, dam of Red Medium, sire of four- teen in the 2:30 list. So one could go on filling columns with the names and histories of mares and their produce which made this farm famous and contributed so much toward increasing the list of wonderful trotters and pacers. Very few stallions were kept here. Milton Medium, 2:25%, brought to this farm by Mr. Steel from Suffern, N.Y., at the time he purchased Happy Medium, in order that horsemen could see what a sire of beautiful horses the latter was. Milton Me- dium being overshadowed by his sire, was never patronized . He was sold to J. S. Mendenhall of Clarion county Pa., who took him to Lake county, California, and bred him to a few mares. One of them produced Lou Milton, the dam of Lou Dillon 1:58%, the fastest trotter in the world. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 21, 1907. Happp Medium was at this farm nearly eight years. He was seldom driven, receiving nearly all his exercise under saddle ridden by Mr. Gallagher. Wm. T. Withers, of Kentucky, then purchased him from Mr. Steel for $25,000. Happy Medium sired SS trotters and 6 pacers, 69 sires of 284 trotters and 151 pacers and 7S dams of 100 trotters and 37 pacers. His blood is highly thought of by all horse breeders and none more so than the late Mr. Steel. After he sold the horse he paid $29,500 for Epaulet 2:19 and Administrator 2:29%, to breed to the Happy Medium mares. This last named sire was an excellent investment, one of his daughters pro- duced Ashland Wilkes 2:17%, sire of John R. Gentry 2:00%, and many others. For Pedlar by Electioneer, Mr. Steel paid $5,000 as a two-year-old. He purchased Don Monteith for $2,500, and $23,500 was the amount he paid for Antevolo 2:19%, bred by the late Jos, Cairn Simpson. Mr. Steel sold this horse shortly after for $40,000 to some horse breeders in Michigan. Woodnut 2:16%, a chestnut horse bred by Peter Coutts of Mayfield, Cal.. sold to the late By Holly of Vallejo, who trained and raced him, and was then sold by him to Mr. Steel for $16,000. Woodnut died the property of Mr. Gal- lagher on a farm close to Cedar Grove Stock Farm last year. In a few years this beautiful place, which once occupied so primonent a place in the trotting horse world, will be divided and sold for residence pur- poses and all traces of its former beauty will be ob- literated. PREACHER TURNS FARMER. THE FOUNDATION OF A FAST TROTTER. [W. Parsons, j In the year 1S7S I was employed by Capt. O. H. Perry to take charge of The Ranchito, near Soledad Mission, in Monterey county. There were about sixty horses on the place that had to be herded on the stubble, and as there were no fences it wag necessary to corral them every night. They were mostly young animals. There was one smooth turned, clean looking filly in the lot that took my eye. In driving then v\> :n the evenings, I noticed that she showed more trotting action than any of the others, and one day I asked Captain Perry what she was by. He said her sire was a horse called Goldnote, a son of Kentucky Hunter. I always believed in commencing where the other fellow left off, and especially so in this case. I never knew a better judge of horse flesh than he. .He always bred to the best regardless of cost. This Ally was bred near Stock- ton, Cal., before Captain Perry came to Monterey county. When I left the place I bought her sire and and a half-sister, paying $2.50 for them. The man who broke her called her Nettie, but I changed this to Maggie when I owned her. She was never trained for speed, but was a fast road- ster. One of my neighbors, who thought he had a fast trotter came by my place on his way to town one day, just as I was starting in the same direction. As I came into the road I remarked that I could beat him to Salinas, six miles, for the drinks, and he replied: "I will go you." So off we went and I won the race and stakes, but beat him I lost two or three of Maggie's first foals from one cause or another, and only about fifty yards. the only one I succeeded in raising from her was a filly I called Gipsy, that was by Erwin Davis 5558. This filly grew to be a mare of fine style and finish and could show 2:30 speed and time with little or no training. When Gipsy was four years old I bred her to Altoona 62S8, in my opinion, one of the best sons of Almont 33. The result of this union was Alberta, that took a race record of 2:29% at Salinas in 1S97. and afterwards won a race in 2:25, although this is not in the Year Book. But for an accident Alberta would have trotted in 2:15. Bred to Fred Arnold, Alberta produced a colt that was gelded and called Dido. He was very fast and trotted miles in 2:28 before he was sold to parties in the Hawaiian Islands. Then I concluded McKinney 2:11% was the best sire to mate Alberta with and her first foal by him was Berta Mac 2:13%, the largest money winner in regular events on the Pacific Coast in 1907, with $4,200 to her credit- I was so well pleased with Berta Mac when she arrived, and knowing McKinney was to go East, I again sent Alberta to his court, and the result this time was a colt that I named Albert Mac. He is now a four-year-old, and a horse that has as much style and finish as any horse standing for service in California. He has been in Mr. Williams' care for three months and has improved very fast. He can show 2:20 speed already. Mr. Williams says he will be a bull dog trotter and that he will be as fast as his noted sister. W. PARSONS. On that memorable Fourth of July at Long Beach when the irresistable small boy shot my mare in the abdomen with an air gun and I tried to play sky-rocket and lit on my right arm in the street, my whole system received more of a shaking up than I realized, and finding myself exceedingly short of nerve force, I purchased an eighty-acre mountain ranch in the Santa Cruz Range last April, resigned my work in Long Beach, purchased a big black. 1,200- pound, eight-year-old standard bred, and made a drive of about 450 miles up the Coast. Friends told me of how far bronchos could travel without feed, of how sure-footed mules were (I have found them dead sure with the hind feet) — all varieties of plugs were recommended, but I have found the good standard bred so satisfactory on long trips that for a number of years I have driven nothing else. At one time our horse was two-thirds out of sight ^n the quick £.ands of the Salinas River, but his level head and game spirit saved the day. I shall not attempt to give you a detailed account of our trip, but will say that after my drive with Sadie Moor 2:22 from Humbjldt Bay to San Francisco, and another from Long Beach to Syuta Cruz, with a standard bred geldin ;, I do uot hesi- tate to state there is accommodation fir SO.O'JO.tfOO people in this glorious State of California. I pro- phecy this to be the center of a new civilization, in time, and consider we are as yet only pioneers. On June 13th, at noon, we arrived on the ranch to find a barn without feed and a house without provisions. We began in genuine pioneer style to do business. I had the choice of submitting to the tortures of an osteopath to correct the irregularities of my broken shoulder, or such exercise as would come from general work on the farm, to answer the same purpose. I chose the latter. Twelve acres of ripe oat hay stood on the ground. It took me about thirty days of tremendous effort to land it in a stack, as I had to mow much of it with a scythe. Having no implements as yet, I used a piano box on an improvised sled and drew it all in with my standard bred. He was as patient and gentle as a work ox. One day I said to him, "Billie, these are pretty hard times." He gave a horse smile and said, "Mr. Speers. this is a snap. I was a lady's surrey horse for three years in the City of Los Angeles, and farm life, now, is a picnic for me." At the annual meeting of tie League of Amateur Driving Clubs, recently held in New York, H. K. Devereu : was elected president; J. D. Callery vice- president; T. L. Quimby secretary-treasurer, and H. K. Dev.reux, George W. Grote, J. D. Callery, Horace White md T. L. Quimby executive committee. BERTA MAC 2:131/4- I bought a three-year-old heifer with a calf five days old, about the middle of August. The little fellow was a born sucker. So was I to ever pur- chase him. He never got over that first five days' nursing. I could not train him to drink, but we made very choice veal of him. There is always a pleasure associated with what you do thoroughly, no matter how difficult. He was hand fed, for the first three weeks we gave him warm skimmed milk with a big handful of rolled oats and a little handful of oil cake meal, boiled well in water. I would carry this slimy stuff "to the pen and reach out my hand to that calf. He would suck my hand with zeal. I would bend over and lower my hand in the feed while he beat time with his tail. The "goo" would disappear so fast that you could imagine the bottom of the pail loose. This calf showed great speed as a sucker, but he got into some bad habits. He would generally break on the home stretch. He would break away from my hand like a flash, but he would catch, just as quick. He would catch me by the ear. I did think of wearing an old pair of knee-boots on them during the operation. A shot in the neck from the slippery snout of a bunting calf has a tendency to make the language of an old preacher foul gaited. I tried toe weights, with very good effect — upon the calf. I put the toe weights on behind. Once or twice I over- reached and sprung a few bad quarter cracks on him. When the bucket was empty I made a grab for it and a scramble for the gate. The calf was a single-footer and would show a wonderful burst of speed as I tried to make that gate. It was a very mixed gaited affair. If I did not outstep him he would ram his slippery nose between my legs, high up. I think he enjoyed his own cussedness. This generally finished the "work-out," after which I walked myself around for an hour's cool-out. I don't like being wet-nourse to a calf, but here- after I expect to eat hand-fed veal in silent medita- tion. It means much. I very much prefer raising colts to calves. At the Brace sale I purchased Lizzie S. 2:28, by Ante- volo; Belle W., dam of Bolivar 2:00%, also the last filly that Monroe Salisbury bred, sire Greco, dam by Directum. The first two are in foal to Sadi Moor 399S9. and make me a beautiful farm team, full of vigor, strong and level headed. I feel most at home with horses, but I must say I was very much impressed with the gratitude of the cow I bought. When I unloaded the calf from the wagon the anxious and excited cow, which had followed him up the mountain, did not know how to express her gratitude. She licked my hand, she licked my back, she licked my arms. I thought her the most grateful animal I had ever handled. It afterwards dawned upon me that perhaps she thought she had twins. Thanking you most sincerely for past courtesies and congratulating you upon the paper which be- comes more interesting each year, believe me, yours most sincerely, W. J. SPEERS. P. S. — I am sorry' to write you that the horsemen of Santa Cruz have not been able to undertake the building of the track here. There is less prospect to-day than there was three months ago, the princi- pal reason being that the promoters and the owners of the property cannot come to terms. There is quite a large number of enthusiastic horsemen in this vicinity, and a number of good horses, and more young stock coming on. Among some of the horses are F. E. George's pacer Kermit, by Henry Nutwood, out of Two Minutes by Wildnut, that has been a mile in 2:10%, worked by W. H. Williams on the Salinas track. A yearling (entered in the Breeders' Futurity) and weanling, full sister and brother respectively to Kermit, owned by E. V. Cowell. Then there is Dione 2:07% by Eros, owned by S. H. Cowell. that has just weaned a Cupid 2:18 filly. Central Girl by Nutwood Wilkes, owned by Messrs. Cowell, has just weaned a Kinney Lou colt, and a number of others are owned by Messrs. Cowell. Then there is Mr. E. McHenry Train, who will soon move from Soquel to Santa Cruz, and who owns the great colt Ray o'Light (2) 2:13%. Mr. T. B. Daken has a weanling colt by Dictatus Medium, out of a standard bred mare. A. G. Pryor has John A. 2:12% and Cassie G, recently bought at the Brace sale. L. J. Caplatzi has a weanling by Wel- come, out of a mare by Nutwood Wilkes. J. M. Ferguson has a weanling by Welcome, out of a mare by Brown Jug. R. M. Whidden has a three- year-old by Mestor. a son of Sable Wilkes, out of a mare by Brown Jug, second dam by Gen. Benton, that he will send away in the spring to be worked, and many others which I cannot mention at the present time for want of space. S. FOR EXPORT. The following horses were bought at the Old Glory auction. New York, for export: Golddust Maid 2:07%, brown mare, twelve years old. by Silverthorne 2:15. dam Mamie S. by Bobby Golddust; Frank Caton. Moscow, Russia. General Kuser 2:18%, brown gelding, ten years old, by Colonel Kuser, dam Erba by King Red; Harry Bell. Winnipeg, Manitoba. Hester Schuyler 2:17%, bay mare, seven years old. by Red Chute 2:24%, dam Cammie L. 2:21 by Har- old: J. S. Elliott, Toronto. Canada. Miss Betterment, chestnut mare, six years old, by Directum Kelly 2:08%. dam Miss Betterton 2:21% by Betterton; John Barnes, St. Thomas, Ontario. Directum Lass 2:09%. brown mare, eight years old. by Directum 2:05%, dam Madera by Dexter Prince; Frank Caton, Moscow, Russia. Ausberg 2:15%, black mare, seven years old, by Austral, dam Taveretta by Sternberg 2:15%; H. Bell, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Bi-Flora 2:09%, bay mare, twelve years old, by Expedition 2:15%, dam Heliotrope (dam of six) by Princeps: Frank Caton, Moscow, Russia. Alfio 2:12. brown gelding, six years old. by Bel- lini, dam Alma Nutwood by Nutwood 2:18%; H. F. Pierce. Stanstead, P. Q. Directum Kelly 2:08%, bay horse, thirteen years old, by Direct 2:05%, dam Rosa Ludwig by Anteeo 2:16%; Charles Neidl, Vienna, Austria. The Phantom 2:10%, black horse, five years old, by Boreal 2:15%. dam Shadow 2:18 by Night Hawk; Frank Caton, Moscow, Russia. A yearling trctter by Sidney Dillon, out of Future Princess, by Chimes, has trotted a mile in 2:44% and a half in i:19. Sonoma Girl 2:05%; Nut Boy 2:07%, and Lotta 2:08%, of the Crabtree stable, will be wintered at Savannah, Ga. The Abbe (3) 2:10% is expected to be one of the best trotting stallions out the coming year. He has grown a great deal. Saturday, December 21, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 FROM OLEMA TO LAKEPORT BEHIND A GOOD TEAM. [By Rustic] My dear readers, for such you surely are, dear to me if you read and enjoy what you shall find on these pages written to give you some of the enjoyment that the trip of which I am about to write gave the participants. To premise — the old readers of Harpers' Monthly will surely remember the sketches of Porte Crayon through Old Virginia. Hew as a boy I used to love to go in spirit with him, his family and friends, o'er what is now historic ground, baptised with the blood of Virginian's sons! Every nook is the old Dominion Porte Crayon visited, he dropped his hook and caught trout wher- ever the fretted stream fell into a tranquil pool. Or with his gun across the hollow of his arm, Porte Crayon shot the bob white or the wood duck to re- plenish the larder of the camp. All through these sketches runs the thought: This is my country, won by the blood and sacrifice of my grandfathers and mothers — I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills, My heart with rapture thrills Like that above. So imbued with all these thoughts, my wife and I drove to Santa Rosa, put up our team and met our two friends, the Cutlers, at the railroad depot. After a good lunch, washed down with some Asti claret, we looked over the stricken city springing up Phoenix-like from its ashes and earthquake ruins. My friends laughed when at the hour of 12, noon, I told them Will Kittle's story: "Mike, lave your sledge in the air, don't you hear the clock is strik- ing twelve?" So, punctually did all the workmen quit their tasks for lunch. We next went to the stables, where I interviewed my friend, Dr. Summerfield. "Come, look at my horse, Rustic," said the doctor. "All right," I replied. "Come on," I said to my companions. "Bring out Lord Dillon," said the big veterinarian, six feet four inches in his stockings, to his attendant. Out came the chestnut Lord, 15.2 high, straight backed, heavily muscled on his arms and thighs, a grand three-year-old by Sidney Dillon, the sire of Lou Dillon 1:58%, the world's record for trotters, dam Roblet 2:12, she the dam of Bonalet, three- year-old pacing record of 2:09%. Roblet's dam is Eveline, the dam of Ole 2:10%, also the dam of Maud Fowler, she the dam of Sonoma Girl 2:05%, the greatest green mare the trotting turf has yet known. Lord Dillon has worked a mile for John Quinn months ago in 2:28. Bidding the genial doctor good-bye when his gal- lant horse was returned to his box-stall, we packed our belongings in our light wagon, seated the ladies comfortably in the back seat, gave the team the word, and off we went. No sharp command to start a double team for me. Suppose one horse is free and the mate slow, at the quick sound to start, the sharp cluck of the tongue or the crack of the whip, away goes the free horse and oftentimes away goes a tug or a single-tree. But this is another story. Out of the City of Roses we rapidly passed, as either of the team could show 2:40, passed Dr. Finlaw's track, where Sam Norris was busy getting Washington Mc- Kinneys ready for a big sale at Chase's pavilion in the city. We admired a beautiful sorrel filly which was jogging along beside a saddle horse, with that low, swinging gait that is the foundation of great speed. Soon we left the valley of the Russian River, turn- ing to the right, and we were soon following the windings of Mark West Creek. We were abreast of Dr. Burke's Sanitarium, where invalids were basking in the warm sunshine. We had been con- stantly expecting to meet automobiles on the narrow way, but we only met a few heavy teams, the drivers politely pulled out and gave us the right of way. At about 4 P. M. we reached Mark West Springs Hotel, where we expected to stay overnight. A single glance told us the season was over, perhaps the hotel was closed. We had driven thirty miles — far enough for pleasure, so we wanted to stop and rest. A young sprout lolled in his shirt sleeves in front of the bar-room. "May we stop here overnight?" we asked. "Ain't got no 'commodations: hotel's closed." "How far is it to Calistoga?" "About twelve imles." "Too far to go with nightfall coming on." - "Can't help it," replied the gawk. "Ain't got no cook; hotel's closed." Our horses had drunk their fill at the watering trough; a big six-mule team turned out to let us pass. Again we were bowling along. "How like my own New England!" said our driver. "See how the maple leaves, bitten by Jack Frost, have fallen in the roadway and make a car- pet for our horses' noiseless feet." "Look! look!" said the Madam, "at the water lilies in the stream," which ran beneath our road. "indeed," said Mr. Cutler, "those are net water lily pads; they are the leaves of the wild grape." Sure enough, the overhanging vines which fes- tooned the waters of the creek had paid tribute to the frost. Here in silent pools the dead leaves rested peacefully, almost hiding the quiet waters, or in the rapid runs they floated and spun to ship- wreck again the rocks or slipped into the quiet harbor of some pool below. Now we had left the giant oaks, laurels and ma- drones and were out of the shadows into a little val- ley where scattered pines appeared, sure sign that we were climbing higher. Here a little vale ran into the main valley, through which we were pur- suing our winding way. Cattle were grazing up the tributary valley, which abruptly ended a mile or so away against the shoulder of a mighty hill brist- ling with giant pines. Soon we turned and passed around a large vine- yard. Beyond the vines there was a riven hill, which marked the watershed of the Santa Rosa and Napa Valleys. There, framed in the cloven hill through which our road passed, far, far in the dis- tance was the noble landmark, Mt, St. Helena — Silent, wonderful and grand, Looking out across the land. We were soon through the pass. The grand view of the upper Napa Valley broke upon our sight! Through the branches of the trees, which overhung our downward way, the clustered lights, like a storm of fire flies, located the towns, of Calistoga and St. Helena, miles away. We saw scattered lights in the valley, beneath which, like the stars overhead, gemmed the landscape o'er, marking, let us hope, happy homes. We were glad to draw rein at the Hotel Mag- nolia in Calistoga and send our tired team to the stable. In the morning Mr. Cutler and I walked to the Warm Springs, which Calistoga means. Fire had destroyed the hotel built by Sam Brannan years ago. There was the hotel site. Many of the cottages still remained, but the old Californians who once drove from San Francisco in their own carriages come back only at memory's call to haunt the place. You would know them not; Their names are half forgot. It was 10 o'clock under a threatening sky when we passed from out the town to climb the eight miles of grade to the toll-gate on the shoulder of Mt. St. Helena. We passed vineyards everywhere, a land flowing with wine and honey. At the foot of the grade we bought some flaming Tokays, as large and luscious grapes as I have ever seen or eaten. There below, as we looked backward from our climb, was Mr. Tubbs' great country home. We climbed up and up until we saw the world beneath our feet. We overlooked the lesser ranges of hills; only the mountain's crest towered above us. We reached the toll-gate just as the stage pulled by six horses drove up from Middletown. We put up our little team and saw them fed. We then turned to our hostess, Mollie Patton, of the Summit House, and asked if she had received our telephone for a good dinner. "Why, yes," said our buxom hostess, "if you city people will he satisfied with what we've got and my plain cooking, it won't hurt ye. Pork just as sweet as honey, raised by my nearest neighbor. I've seen that pig raised from a shoat. He never had nothing but the best of feed; no slops, I tell ye. The vegetables are fresh. I picked 'em in my own garden this morning just as soon as I heard you was a coming." We all proceeded with one voice to assure our voluble hostess that we knew our dinner was all right. We found the food nicely cooked and served. "Dear Madam," your scribe said, "I have heard that a band of Russian Priests, retreating before the incoming Americans, left Russian Hill, in San Francisco, journeyed up the Coast. When they reached this mountain pass it was on the birthday of Helena, Princess of all the Russians. So, on that account the priests named this mountain St. Helena. They inscribed the name on a copper tablet, which they nailed in some prominent place upon the moun- tain's side. This copper tablet was in the posses- sion of the California Pioneers at the time of the great fire in San Francisco and perished in the flames with many a memento of California's early history." "That's true," said Mrs. Patton, "I've heard that before." "Forty years ago," said your scribe, turning to the guests at the table, "I ran .across the trail of these priests in Humboldt county. We camped alongside some great, bubbling springs, where my guide had shot five deer, one after the- other, with a repeating rifle. 'Dan,' I said, 'why are these springs called Bell Springs?' 'Why, Rustic,' he said, 'many years ago while camped here a band of Rus- sian Priests were attacked by Indians. Hampered by the bells of their church, they threw them into these waters, expecting to recover them later on. Retreat- ing from their enemies, journeying northward, they never returned. Following the footsteps of these priests, the same who gave the name St. Helena to the mountain, came our own people, who found the bells in the pure waters of the spring.' " Perhaps the running water from the Bell Springs sings in the moonlight anthems and strains of Rus- sian melody that only the fairies hear. From Mrs. Mollie Patton and the toll-gate we sped down a narrow defile into the giant bowl of the hills where nestles Clear Lake, hemmed in by mountain ranges and giant hills, which frown upon each intruder who comes to see the hidden lake. No doubt, but that in California here was where the Titans struck the last blows to weld together the rock-ribbed hills and bind the fires beneath our feet. Here in Lake county is the devil's workshop. At the Geysers the steam, the heat, the internal rumb- lings of pent up forces fill the beholder with rever- ence and awe. We passed a mountain of obsidian which looks exactly like coarse blue-black glass, from which the Indians used to make their arrow heads. Sulphur Banks are mined for this mineral, and it is shipped everywhere. Certainly in the gloaming of the evening, driv- ing along the backbone of a mountain ridge, seeing mountain on mountain crowding the landscape until you scan the distant horizon, you feel God is here. We passed here and there small pieces of level land alongside some turbulent brook. We passed cabin and house after house deserted, the sparse soil not rich enough to detain the anxious husband- man. Black forests or deep ravines rose above or frown beneath our onward way. At last we pulled rein at Glenbrook, where we met a hearty welcome from Sally Treadway, whom the Cutlers remembered as a little girl. The glory of the place has departed, as Glenbrook is no longer a stage station. The stage turns off a mile or two before it reaches Glenbrook and then goes to Adams Springs, gets a relay of fresh horses and goes on to Lakeport. I never see a Concord stage coach full of happy faces with its gallant six horses but that I repeat: Oh! for the days that shall ne'er return, Of prancing steeds and brisk approach, And the merry horn and merry load That used to ride in the old stage coach. Steam or electricity will soon drive the stages from the direct line of travel to Lakeport, but never from the inner resorts of the county. At Glenbrook our friends, the Cutlers, showed us where John Taylor had caught the two-pound trout, where Joe Eldridge, the auctioneer, had sat, where Will Talbot had slept, where a host of early Cali- fornians had come and gone who loved the country and had come to see and enjoy it. The next day, Saturday, we went to Lakeport, via Coles Canyon, a miniature Colorado Canyon. The road we followed for two miles was blasted out from the standstone rock. Directly six hundred feet be- neath us ran Kelsey Creek. The waters fretted and foamed, tumbled and tossed over and among the rocks which barred their way to the placid lake. Now we lost sight of the troubled waters, now they ran between chimney rocks one hundred feet high or sped into caverns lost to view, from which they soon appeared jubilant to be free, as were we. Leaving the canyon we climbed onto a long ridge from which we saw the beautiful lake. Kelseyville lay nestling in the meadow lands at our feet. On the south side of the lake we passed through broad meadow lands, fields filled with lowing herds of cattle or bends of shapely horses. Orchards and vineyards blessed the laboring swain. Great, grand live oaks dotted the fields, affording shelter to the cattle. On the north, east and west sides of the lake mountains hemmed in the waters they seemed to love so well. Before we reached Lakeport we passed a half-mile track just plowed up and harrowed for some local races. We put up at the best hotel and stables. After supper we all walked to the wharf, waited a few moments to see the moon rise and ride across the lake upon a path of gold, attended by a host of glad stars. Mt. Konocti rose under the light of the moon, dark, majestic and grand, 4,400 feet high. This grand mountain guards the narrows of the lake, where the broad expanse of water narrows and di- vides into two bodies. Sulphur Bay and Lower Lake, where the lake empties into Cache Creek. On Sunday we hired a launch and ran to Soda Bay and had "a chicken dinnah cooked to a turn by a cull'd cook." After lunch we sat on the piazza and drank in the beauty of Soda Bay and the lake radi- <. it with smiles in the warm sunshine, shimmering away to the feet of distant mountains. After a rest of an hour or so we entered our launch. Our propeller soon churned the quiet waters of the lake" behind us into foam. Out of Soda Bay into the narrows we ran up to the wharf at Kono Tayee, where the ill-fated Hallie Floyd lived and died. We picked up a little row boat here and left the foreign place behind. Soon we ran by Paradise Valley, passed Sulphur Bay to our left. Turning to the right our launch pushed its sharp prow into the waters of Lower Lake, past the Buckingham place, by wooded islands. We followed the curvature of the lake right beneath the shadows of Mt. Konocti. Turning to the left, leaving the mountain behind as we sped straight away for the foot of the lake. We stopped within one hundred feet of the shore and dropped our anchor. Our boatman loosened the painter of his skiff, entered and rowed ashore to meet»and greet the Episcopal clergyman and wife, who returned with us to Lakeport, Our boatman entrusted the tiller to our sky pilot while he attended to the gasoline engine. Away we sped on our homeward way. I stood for an hour looking at wooded shores of the lake and at Konocti, the mighty hill covered with its green mantle of chapparel, its summit crowned with a star, for the night was on. "This lake," I said to myself, "is as beautiful as Lake Champlain, historic lake! where I was born." Then I thought of the vast expanse of my country and yours lying between the two lakes, and William Cullen Bryant's lines came to me: Seas and stormy air Are thy wide barriers, where Thou laugh'st at enemies. Who, then, in coming years shall tell How happy in thy lap The sons of men shall dwell? PAYNE J. SHAFTER. 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 21, 1907, PACIFIC BREEDERS' FUTURITY NO. 8. Has Greatest Entry List Ever Received in any Stake on This Coast. Pacific Breeders' Futurity Xo. S, which closed De- cember 2d, and is for the foals of mares bred this year, has received 417 nominations of mares bred this year. Two hundred and fifty dollars in special prizes was offered to owners of stallions standing highest in number of mares nominated in this stake that were bred to their respective horses, as follows: First prize, $100; second prize, $50; third prize, $35; fourth prize, $25; fifth prize, $20; sixth prize, $20. The prizes will be awarded as follows: First, W. G. Durfee's Del Coronado 2:09% 39 Second, W. A. Clark Jr.'s Bon Voyage 2:12% 22 Third, J. H. Nelson's Expressive Mac 20 Fourth, J. C. Wallace's Strathway 2:19 19 Fifth, Geo. W. Kirkman's Stoneway 2:23% 18 Sixth, Rush & Haile's Demonio 2:11%... 17 The full list of nominations to the stake is as follows: A. Allen, Lady Allen by Echo Chief, bred to Tom Smith. Frank E. Alley, Lady Leemo by Memo, bred to Dia- wood; Diabolo by Diablo, bred to Zolock; Welladay by Steinway bred to Bon Voyage; Alein by Anteeo, bred to The Angelus; Fusehia by McKinney, bred to Nearest; Oniska by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Greco B.; Stalene by Stam B., bred to Umatilla Chief Grace A. Speers by Waldstein, bred to Greco B. Fortuna by Guy Wilkes, bred to Greco B. ; Maud by Stamboul, bred to Greco B. Alex. Andersen, Lady Arnett by Sidney Arnett. bred to Expressive Mac. J. N. Anderson, Nora D. by Del Sur, bred to Bon Voyage. Bert Baker, Edith R. by Milton R., bred to Strathway. E. M. Barber, Dawn by Athaneer, bred to Strath- way. L. E. Barber, Madge by Silver Bow Jr., bred to Nutwood Wilkes. Mrs. S. V. Barstow, Maud J. by Nearest, bred to The Sur. T. W. Barstow, Aunt Joe by Iran Alto, bred to Nearest McKinney. E. L. Bartlett, Gertrude D. by Grand Moor, bred to Bonnie Steinway. Geo. T. Beckers, Bena Brack by McKinney, bred to Prince Ansel. F. G. Berry, Maude by Dexter Wood, bred to Tom Smith. C. B. Bigelow, Lucy B. by Alex. Button, bred to Prince Ansel. H. F. Bliss, Iris B. by Iris, bred to Stoneway. G. W. Bonnell, Magnet by George Steck, bred to R. Ambush. I. L. Borden. Hester McKinney by McKinney, bred to Bon Voyage; La Belle Altamont, bred to Barney Bernado; Allie Cresco by Cresco, bred to Barney Bernato. H. Brace, Maud by Stamboul; Sadie Moor by Grand Moor and Bankers Daughter by Arthur Wilkes, bred to Greco B. ; Myrtle Kinney by Mc- Kinney, Belle W. by Harry Wilkes and Lady B. by Petigru, bred to Sadi Moor. Thos. H. Brents, Saffrona by Antelope, bred to Caution; Reina del Norte by Del Norte, bred to Del Coronado. T. W. Brodnax, Bonnie Red by Red Wilkes and Mary Chimes by Chimes, bred to Strathway. Jacob Brolliar, Ethel Basler by Robt. Basler, bred to Best Policy. Alex. Brown, Majella B. by Nushagak; Daisy B. by Waldstein; Lottie by San Diego; Lauress by Mendo- cino; Serpolo by Mendocino; Josie D. by Nutwood Wilkes; Viola by General Benton and Mamie Martin by Nushagak, bred to Prince Ansel; Steina by Stein- mont; Zanita by Electricity and Nosegay by Lang- ton, bred to Nushagak. Harry D. Brown, Grace Cole by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Arner. Robert Brown, Rowena by Bertie Hayward, bred to Strathway. Robert S. brown, Arias by Mendocino, bred to Bon Voyage. R. S. Brown, Hope B. by Paloma Prince, bred to Redlac. Frank H. Burke, Wanda II by McKinney, bred to Bon Voyage. Chas. Burlock, Dorothy Welborn by St. Vincent and Tia Juana by Kewanna, bred to Strathway. L. Button, brown mare by Waldstein, bred to Iran Alto. Byrne & Curtis, Dixie S. by Zolock, bred to Direct Heir. L. B. Capps, Maggie Wilkes by Bayswater Wilkes, bred to Iran Alto. Mrs. M. F. Case, Black Gypsy by Kentucky Baron, bred to Arner John F Casey Queen by Our Captain and Molly by Frank B., bred to Demonio. Peter Casserly, The Lady by Montesol, bred to Zombro. I. D. Chappell, Nidda by Liddie Gratton, bred to Gray Gratton; Lettie J. by Jayhawker, bred to Colonel Cochran. Lewis Charlton, Coleman mare by McKinney, bred to E imont S. S. ChrUtenson, Simone by Simmons and Perza by Allie Wii'ies, bred to Bon Voyage. John Clark, Diorene by Diablo, bred to Palo King. W. A. Clark Jr., Centereye by On Stanley; Patty D. by Ultimus; Reina del Diablo by Diablo and Fussy B. by Stam B. bred to Highland C; Bon Mot by Erin, bred to Moko; Lucy May by Oakland Baron; Ruth Mary by Directum; Sally Lunn by Wiggins and She by Abbotsford; bred to Bon yoyage. E. W. Clithrow, Ruby by Don Joan, Jr., bred to Ex- pressive Mac. Alvie Clow, Babe by Col. K. R., bred to Expressive Mac. H. Coil, bay mare by Falrose, bred to Iran Alto. J. E. Connell, Belle C. by Atto Rex and Linnet by Electioneer, bred to Strathway.. E. M. Conroy, Frances C. by Wasateh, bred to Star Pointer. Hugh Cox, Babe by Designer, bred to Dumont S. F. B. Crane, Fal by Falone, bred to Sir John S. Phil M. Crockett, Axceno by Axeyone, bred to Red Mack. R. A. Cushman, Trilby Maid by Truman, bred to Lynwood W.; Daisy McKinney by McKinney, bred to Zolock. John A. d'Artenay, Neta D. by Clarence Wilkes and Jetty Alex, by Clarence Wilkes, bred to Robert Direct;Vera by Clarence Wilkes and Philo A. by Boydell, bred to Best Policy. J. F. Davies, Miss Sidney Dillon by Sidney Dillon, bred to Bon Voyage. John H. S. Deal, Edith M. by Strathway, bred to Sky Pointer, Jr. Win. G. Devlin, Jean Waldstein by Waldstein, bred to Timothy B. John R. Dimmick, Queen Alene by Coeur d'Alene, bred to Zolock; Ruth Spartan by The Spartan; Mira Golddust by Pero and Goldie Golddust by Di- ablo, bred to Bonnie Tangent. L. Y. Dollenmayer, Ida May by Grosvenor, bred to Nutwood Wilkes; Belle by Pasha, bred to Albert Direda. R. L. Draper, Lady Hackett by Jerome, bred to Del Coronado. E. D. Dudley, Bee Sterling by Sterling, and Pap- rika by Oro Belmont, bred to Palite; Lorna Doone by Bayswater Wilkes, bred to Jules Verne. H. A. Duffield. Nell by Don Marvin, bred to Palite. E. R. Dunn, Bonner Bell by Bonner N. B., bred to Zola. W. G. Durfee, Jessie Madison by Jas. Madison; Sweetheart by Conifer; Scappoose by Roy Wilkes; Tanita by Gen. Beverly; Gladys M. by Ketcham; Atherine by Patron; Crosby Mare by Gen. Beverly; Rose of Peru by Charleston; Addie R. by Adirondack; Nona by Derecho; Sub; to by Steinway; Alias by Woolsey; Tacoma by Guycesco; Queen Director by Montana Director; Venus II by Dexter Prince; Doggs Mare by Dexter Prince; Freda S. by Lynmont; Hazelwood by Satinwood; Miss Newlands by Kapila; Bay Mare by Ashwood; Annie Rooney, dam by Gib- raltar; Luna by Hawthorne; Miss Direct by Direct; Violet by Bob Mason; Little Agnes by Gossiper; Estel by Azmoor: Directori by Direct; Birdie Mac by Elmwood; Lulu Wilkes by Bay Wilkes; Belle Pointer by Sky Pointer; Lady Alexandria by Bob Mason and Bessie B. by Dexter Prince, bred to Del Coronado. Frank S. Ecker, Nellie E. by Alcazar, bred to Strathway. A. Edstrom, Carmon by News Boy, bred to Atha- don. Ed. Erlanger, Fly by Pasha; Shoofly by Pasha; Kitty Clover by Strathway and Milk Maid by Iris, bred to Expressive Mac. B. L. Elliott, Icehee by Chas. Derby, bred to Wav- land W. R. M. Ely, Vede by Native Son, bred to Palo King. F. G. Ennis, Miss Lynmont, bred to Teddy A. E." W. Ewart, Judy by Potrero, bred to Strathway. W. A. Ferguson, Kitty Clover by Pricemont, bred to Bonnie McK. J. L. Field, Cammaneer by Nearest, bred to Near- est McKinney. E. L. Fissell, Babe by Diablo, bred to Athamax. Miss B. Fitzgerald, St. Gertrude by Diablo, bred to Palo King; Nellie by Advocate, bred to St. An- thony. Ernest Fleet, El Mae by Electricity, bred to Strathway. R. H. Fleming, Meriden by Wild Nntling and May Standard by Holmdel. bred to Redlac. F. N. Folsom, Decoration by Diawood, bred to Lord Dillon. W. B. Ford, Bell by Diablo, bred to Albert Mae. A. Morris Fosdick, Athene by Dexter Prince, bred to Bon Voyage. R. A. Fuller, Pelee by Zolock, bred to Raymon. Henry M. Garcia, Just It by Nearest, bred to Nearest McKinney. J. A. Garver, Sisie Way by Stoneway, bred to Best Policy. T. B. Gibson. Maggie by Soudan, bred to Iran Alto. Harry Gillman, Babe by Acquaintance, bred to Strathway. W. A. Glascock, Bay Queen, bred to Murray M. Glide Bros. Eva by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Star Pointer; Josephine by Nutwood Wilkes; Fannie G. by Nutwood Wilkes and Babe by James Madison, bred to Jules Verne. Ralph Granger, Badger Girl, bred to Strathway. Ed. Graser, Nellie Zolock by Zolock, bred to Audu- bon Boy. John Grimes, Belle by Gossiper and Nancy by Prince Almont. bred to McMyrtle McKinney. F. Hahn, Red Ruff by Chas. Derby, bred to Bon Voyage. J. W. Haile & Co.. Olita by Bradtmoor; Mamie Airlie by Prince Airlie; May Norris by Norris; Corine by Nutwood; Potrero Girl by Prince Airlie; Nellie T. by Dawn; Minerva by Guy Wilkes; Sister bv Nutwood Wilkes; Laura H. by Nutwood Wilkes; Eva by Le Grande; Hannah by Le Grande; Rose- bud by Fallis; Topaz by Bradtmoor and Elorita by Alban. bred to Demonio. W. S. Harkey, Deviletta by Diablo, bred to Hal B. J. X. Harlan, Rita R. by Diawood, bred to Iran Alto. C. R. Harrington, Virginia Vasto by Vasto, bred to Prince Ansel. William Hashagen, Chittywee by Chas. Derby and Leta H. by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Kinney Rose. Mrs. L. J. H. Hastings, Sappho by Robert Mc- Gregor, bred to Del Coronado; Princess Louise by Del Coronado, bred to Redlac. Ed. Hayes, Babe by Badger Boy, bred to Strath- way. E. E. Hays, Pet by Anteeo, bred to Sir John S. E. P. Heald, Princess McKinney by McKinney; Lady Marvin by Don Marvin; Venus Smith by Mam- brinoChief Jr.; Nona Washington by Geo. Washing- ton; Lady Rowena by Pilot Prince and Lady Mitchell, bred to Tom Smith. H. H. Helman, Electress Wilkes by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Jay Bird-Alma Wilkes Colt. F. P. Hellwig, Lovely Dell by Prince Lovelace, bred to Jay Bird-Alma Wilkes Colt. Miss Lottie Hettman, Baby Nell by Nutwood, bred to Red McKinney. A. J. Hodges, Flora G. by Altago, bred to Stam B. John Hogan, Sally M. by Rinaldo, bred to Ray o' Light. H. S. Hogoboom, Beautiful Bird by Nutwood Wilkes; chestnut mare by Diablo and Bessy by Tilton, bred to Iran Alto. F. H. Holloway, Lady Woolsey by Woolsey; Belle by Connifer; Lady Zombro by Zombro, bred to Geo. W. McKinney; Xealy W. by Geo. W. McKinney, bred to On Stanley. Thos. Holmes, Happy Maid by Happy Prince, bred to Zolock. Chas. Hoppin, Mollie B. Falrose, bred to Palo King. W. A. Hunter, Lady B. by Stephen A., bred to Turban. F. K. Hurxthal, Altighe by Alcantara, bred to R. Ambush. E. P. Iverson, Queen Mab by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Highland C. J. B. Iverson, Anita I. by Prince Xeerly, bred to Delphi; Amy I. by Diablo, bred to Jay Bird-Alma Wilkes Colt; Ivoneer by Eugeneer, bred to Nutwood Wilkes; Roseate by Guy Wilkes, bred to Eugeneer; Dictatus Belle by bictatus, bred to Star Pointer. Toni Jarcovich, Balda by Lanco, bred to Albert Mac. Fred Jasper, Nellie J. by St. Patrick, bred to Dumont S. Chas. Johnson, Trickey by Falrose, bred to Iran Alto. M. C. Keefer, Bessie Rankin by Alamont, bred to Jules Verne; Advosta by Advertiser, bred to Prince Ansel; Dimontes by Diablo, bred to Zombro: Annie McKinney by McKinney, bred to Jay Bird- Alma Wilkes Colt. Geo. A. Kelly, Birdal by Birdalex, bred to Bonnie McK. Geo. W. Kirkman, Flora by Bay Wood; Lena by Red Oaks; Maud by Red Oaks; Lottie by Red Oaks; Glora by Red Oaks; Belle Basler by Robert Basler; Susie D. by Clipper Denmark; Myrtle H. by Torso; Ella B. by Ruth Barrett and Malplaquet by Hyder Ali, bred to Stoneway. J. A. Kirkman, Carrie by A. W. Richmond; Viva by Antevolo; Polly by Strathway; Mayway by Stoneway and June, bred to Stoneway. Ed. Lamb, Mollie by Harry Whippleton, bred to Dumont S. S L Landis, Mary by Glenbrook and Clara by St Clair, bred to Expressive Mac. J. A. Lane, Nellie by Sampson, bred to Humboldt Dillon. H. W. Lawrence, Bonita by Knight, bred to Mur- ray M. Sid Leather, bay mare by John A., bred to Iran Alto. Joe Lemon, Babe by Junio, bred to Expressive Mac. John H. Leonard, Minerva by Alpheus, bred to Elbrioso. O. "Frank Leppo, Robizola by Robin, bred to Way- land W. C. F. Leroux, bay mare by Lynmont, bred to Bonnie McK. W. M. Liggett, Irene, bred to Nutwood Wilkes. Frank Long, Nellie R. by Wayland W., bred to Zolock. Nicholas Lux, Babe L, bred to Senator H. D. Lynn, Azina by Azmoor, bred to Albert Mac. W. S. Maben, Mamie Elizabeth by Red Regent: Sue by Athadon and Cleo by Conifer, bred to Walter Barker; Dixie W. by Zolock, bred to Redlac. J. A. Mackinnon, brown mare by Major Ban, bred to Sky Pointer, Jr. F. W. Madison, Queen by Altitude, Jr., bred to Strathway. L. Madison, Babe, bred to Strathway. Geo. H. Magruder, Bell of Silver King, bred to Star Pointer; Babe by Linmont, bred to Sir John S. R. Malcolm, Miss Mooney by Brigadier, bred to Demonio. Saturday, December 21, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 Wm. Manske, Eralut by Tipton Almont, bred to Redlac. J. W. Marshall, Trix by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Star Pointer. F. B. Martin, Lauretta H. by Alexis, bred to Bonnie Mc K. J. B. McDonald, Baby Mac by Strathway, bred to Athadon. P. H. McEvoy, Nakarch by Geo. W. Archer, bred to Milbrae. Clarence H. McFeely, Glassy by Arthur Wilkes, bred to Bon Voyage. Frank H. Messrnore, Belle by Titus, bred to Audu- bon Boy. - Chas. Middleton, No-Na C. by Strathway, bred to Sky Pointer, Jr. C. F. Millar, Maud by Diablo, bred to Palite. Edmund Z. Miller, Straightness by Chas. Derby, bred to Stam Boy. Thurlow E. Moit, Dolly by Ira Woolsey, bred to Monterey. Arthur E. Moit, Irene Geer by Harry Geer, bred to Robert Direct. Carey Montgomery, Lady Caretta by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Prince Ansel. E. A. Montgomery, Babe, bred to Red McK. J. E. Montgomery, Effie Logan by Durfee, bred to Star Pointer. Sam Montgomery, Irish Lassie by Waldstein, bred to Prince Ansel. Hugh Morgan, Lady Helen by Norceto, bred to Robert Direct. William Morgan, Grace McK. by McKinney, bred to Direcho; Sona by McKinney, bred to Redlac. W. R. Murphy, Lady Marlow by Red Star, bred to Red McK. Thomas Murphy, Margaret H. by Guy Wilkes, bred to McMyrtle McKinney. John Myres, Babe by Iris, bred to Expressive Mac. J. H. Nelson, Dolly by Bay Wilkes; Athella by Athby and Bessie by Col. K. R., bred to Expressive Mac: Goldnut by Petigru, bred to Dr. W. R. O. Newman, Peerless Maid by Strathway; Ida Stoneway by Stoneway; Stonelita by Stoneway and Zephyrus by Zombro, brtd to Robert Direct; Eliza- beth Direct by Robert Direct; Daisy Basler by Robert Basler; Dewdrop Basler by Robert Basler and Addie Direct by Robert Direct, bred to Best Policy. Robt. Noble, Vaida N. by Diablo, bred to Hum- boldt Dillon. F. P. Ogden, Lou by Ira, bred to Monicrat. H. T. Owen, Irene Ayers by Iris, bred to Lyn- wood W. John Owens, Santa A. by St. Clair and Glenella by Athby. bred to Expressive Mac. H. L. Parady, Thais by Direction, bred to Atha- don; Lady Barry by McKinney, bred to Athablo; Phyliss by Sonnie and Maggie Gywner by Haw- thorne, bred to Derby Direct. E. T. Parker, Nauiahka by Nuttord, bred to Del Coronado. Dana Perkins, Zaya by Bay Bird, bred to Zombro. Richard Perkins, Sis by Benton Boy, bred to Dictatus Medium. Francisco Pico, Fiffe by Auto Rex, bred to Geo. W. McKinney. R. A. Pierce, Our Way, bred to Stoneway. James H. Poole, Laurell Inca by Inca, bred to Direct Heir. G. A. Pounder, May N. by McKinney, bred to Audubon Boy; Nellie Lee by McKinney, bred to Johnnie Bull. L. L. Puderbaugh, Elizabeth S. by Nushagak, bred to Zombro. Geo. W. Putnam, Jessie Tilden by Roy Wilkes, bred to Star Pointer. James W. Rea, Still Better by McKinney, bred to Iran Alto. James Redman, Pajaro Belle by Adrian, bred to Steam Beer. M. Rabbins & Son, Stamboul Belle H. by Stam- boul and Dixie Queen by Diablo, bred to Bonnie Tangent Thos. Ronan, Birdie by Jay Bird, bred to Birdman. Wm. Rourke, Nina Bonita by Zombro, bred to On Stanley. Wm. Russell, Lady May by Nuten N., bred to R. Ambush. A. M. Rutherford, Lily Hoyt. Thos. Ryan, Kitty, bred to Jimmy S. G. C. Schreiber, Sadie Mason by Bob Mason, bred to Star Pointer. , Chas. Scott, TJmanwah by Pilot Prince, bred to Gen. J. B. Frisbie. Geo, E. Shaw, Nellie Nutwood by Brown Jug, bred to Dictatus Medium. L. C. Shell, Cayuse Mollie by Alexis, bred to Bonnie McK. N. M. Sherman, Belladonna by Athadon, bred to Stanford McKinney. S. Sherwood, Nutwood Maid by John Sevenoaks, bred to Albert Mac. Henry B. Silkwood, Fannie by Gardwood, bred to Royal Derby. Chas. F. Silva, Polka Dot by Mendocino; Queen S. by Sable Wilkes and Swift Bird by Waldstein, bred to Del Coronado. Estate of M. J. Smeltzer, Dictatta by Dictatus, bred to Star Pointer. A. B. Smith, Rimrock Bell by Conner, bred to Tuberose. Fred C. Smith, Hattie by Ed. Waverly, bred to Dumont S. J. A. Smith, Fanny Woodnut by Woodnut, bred to Constructor. J. B. Smith. Babe by Piatt, bred to Strathway. Thomas Smith, Venus Derby by Chas. Derby, bred to Gen. J. B. Frisbie. John W. Snowden, Scrappy Nell by Pellatier and Minnie M. by Col. K. R., bred to Redlac. Alfred Solano, Vivandera by McKinney, bred to Audubon Boy. C. A. Spencer, The Bloom by Nushagak, bred to Zombro. Chas. F. Starr, Linway, bred to Stoneway. S. S. Stiles, Silver Haw by Silver Bow, bred to Bon Voyage. E. T. Stockdale, Selda by Stormy John, bred to California Gnide. J. E. Strain, Maud by Brigadier, bred to Sir John S. John Suglian, Foxey by Valentine-Boodle, bred to Tom Smith. Jas. J. Summerfield, Zarina by Dexter Prince, bred to Lord Dillon. S. F. Swauger, Lady K. by Altlvo, bred to Hum- boldt Dillon. Pat Sweeney, Lady R. by Col. K. R., bred to Athadon. Tom Talby, Puss by Iris, bred to Expressive Mac. J. P. Tame, Lady A. by Athby, bred to Expressive Mac. Chas. H. Thomas, Italia by Honduras, bred to Geo. W. McKinney. Eugene Thomas, Addie Norte by Del Norte, bred to Senator H. D. C. Thomson, Nancy Star by Mendocino, bred to Bon Voyage. Robinson Tichnor, Dot by Del Norte, bred to Geo. W. McKinney. L. H. Todhunter, The Silver Bell by Silver Bow; Lonia by Stam B. and Zomitalia by Zombro, bred to Bon Voyage; Janet B. by Stam B., bred to Zombro. J. H. Torrey, Manila by Shadeland Hero and Ello- retta by Zombro, bred to Zolock. E. S. Train, Belle Fredericks, bred to Steam Beer. M. H. Tuttle, Ramo'na B. by Stam B., bred to Zombro. W. E. Tuttle, Belle Carter by Nutwood Wilkes and Maud McAlto by McKinney, bred to Zombro. Valencia Stock Farm, Rosedrop by Sidney, bred to R. Ambush. W. E. Valentine, Inferlotta by Inferno, bred to Audubon Boy. W. L. Vance, Elisa S. by Alcantara, Jr., bred to Bon Voyage; Mollie McCune by Lynmont, bred to Sir John S. Wm. R. Van Keuren, Mattie B. by Alex. Button, bred to Ed. McKinney. D. T. Van Lue, Alberta by Altoona, bred to Albert Mac. Victor Verilhac, Gertie A. by Diablo, bred to Star Pointer. E. D. Waffle, Luar by Secretary, bred to Zombro. C. B. Wakefield, Meribet by Owyhee, bred to Lyn- wood W. Jas. C. Wallace, Hallie Hayes by Kewanna, bred to Strathway. J. T. Wallace, Sarah S. by Tangent, bred to Bon Voyage; Posey Queen by Baron Posey, bred to Bonnie Tangent. C. P. Warburden, Ella.W. by Eros, bred to Ed. McKinney. Fred E. Ward, Lady Madison by James Madison, bred to Zolock. Chester H. Warlock, Bessie by son of Yosemite, bred to Athadon. Geo. L. Warlow, Narcola by Athadon; Sextette by Athablo and Lustrine by Onward, bred to Stanford McKinney; Cora Wickersham by Junio, bred to Athadon; Santanette by Neernut, bred to Baron of Glenwood. H. Lee West, Alta by Prince Almont, bred to Stamboulet. Thomas White, Jean by Gaff Topsail, bred to Prof. Heald. Joe Whiteside, Lou by Iris, bred to Expressive Mac. C. H. Widemann, Lady Lloyd by Sidney, bred to Cassian. C. H. Williams, Twenty-Third by Director, bred to Star Pointer; Alta Nola by Altamont and Leonet by Leo Corbett, bred to Searchlight Rex; Mascott by Iran Alto, bred to Knott McKinney. Harold Williams, Star by Mambrino Chief, Jr., bred to Constructor. Joe Williams, Irene by Iris, bred to Expressive Mac. J. H. Williams, Pearl Pointer by Sky Pointer, bred to Audubon Boy. Chas. W. Winter, Patti McKinney by Geo. W. McKinney. bred to Redlac. A. D. Wolfe, Fannie by Strathway, bred to Robert Direct. W. W. Yandell, Sadie M. by Hillsdale, bred to Osito. Zibbell & Son, Kate Lumry by Shadeland Onwarl and Evangie by Shadeland Onward, bred to Tom Smith. SAN BERNARDINO MATINEE. San Bernardino, Redlands and Riverside horses all scored in the matinee meet held under the aus- pices of the San Bernardino County Driving Club at Association Park, December 5th. Three of the events were captured by "San Berdoo" horses, and two each by the neighboring communities. No records were smashed and the time made was not very fast, but the finishes were almost invariably well bunched, lending a charm and attractiveness to the races seldom witnessed on any track. The course was good, the morning shower of rain be- ing just sufficient to settle the dust well, and the horses had firm footing for their flying hoofs. The crowd numbered 700 or 800, and this was considered good in view of the amount of advertis- ing the races had. A thousand or more patrons of the sport would doubtless have attended the races had the weather been less threatening. The seven events resulted as follows: First event, 2:40 pace — Velox, by Zolock (Chas. Thomas) 1 2 1 Redlands, bv Zolock (R. T. Curtis) 2 1 2 Time— 2:54, 2:46, 2:36. Second event, 2:25 trot — Marigold, by Zolock (R. F. Garner) 1 1 Bonnie June, by Zolock (J. Faircbild) 2 2 Nearest, by Nearnut (Dr. W. L. Spoor) 3 3 Tom McKinney, by G. W. McKinney (Peter Beatty) 4 4 Time— 2:23, 2:25%. Third event, 2:30 pace— McO. D, by Zolock (Alex Nelson) 2 1 1 Proctor (Dr. F. A. Ramsey) 1 2 3 Dewey, by Harry H. (J. Lazenby) 3 3 2 Time— 2:22, 2:18, 2:18. Fourth event, 2:35 trot — L. Kinney, by McKinney (Rourke) 2 1 1 Deidrich, by Direct Heir (J. Poole) 1 2 2 Ben Z., by Zolock (Nick Young) 3 3 3 Time— 2:36, 2:36, 2:35. Fifth event, 2:25 pace — On Bly, by On Stanley (J. Campbell) 1 1 Adalantha, by Zolock (G. W. Prescott) 2 2 Time— 2:24, 2:21%. Sixth event, colt trot — Reginaldo, by On Stanley (Ramsey) 1 1 Easter, by Monicrat (S. B. Wright) 2 2 Arrow Stanley, by On Stanley (E. D. Roberts) . 3 3 Time— 2:31, 2:38. Seventh event, 2 : 50 trot — Morgan (W. R. Cheney) 2 1 1 Mark Twain, by Zolock (T. Well) 1 2 2 Miss Patrick, by Ben Z. (Eastwood) 3 3 3 Time— 2:44%, 2:40, 2:42. Officials for the day were: Judges — George W. Parsons of Highland, H. G. Stanley of Riverside and Frank J. Holmes of San Bernardino. Timers — Charles Thomas of Redlands, J. J. Shay of San Bernardino, B. L. Hutchins of Redlands. Starter — J. E. Fairehild of Redlands. Marshal — Ed Brazelton of San Bernardino. Secretary — Thomas Holmes of San Bernardino . Blue, red and yellow rosettes of ribbon were award- ed the first, second and third winners, respectively, in the different events, each bearing the official but- ton of the driving club in the center. Merchandise prizes were donated by James Campbell, Ingersol & Esler, Mrs. M. S. Severance, Frazer & Barnes of Highland, John Poppett, C. A. Poole & Bro., Thomas Holmes, Poole Bros., and awarded to owners of winning horses, as were whips for second prizes by the driving club. When Ed. Geers took charge of Fantasy as a two- year-old she was a big, long-legged filly, but had great speed at the trot For a two-year-old to beat 2:20 was in those days considered a great feat, but Fantasy did it by a wide margin, and still had some- thing left. As a three-year-old she was a real champion, with a mile in 2:08%, made over the Cumberland Park track at Nashville, Tenn., with Geers up, figures that withstood for thirteen years the onslaughts of the three-year-olds, and that were not beaten until the present year. As a four-year-old her mile in 2:06 again put her at the head of all trotters of that age. The fact that she brought but $750 at the recent Old Glory sale is due to the fact that while she is seventeen years old, she has had but five foals, and none have standard records, al- though but three of these are living and all are said to be fast. The Austrians secured a valuable stock horse in Directum Kelly 2:08%. He has an inheritance through both sire and dam that entitles him to get successful long distance race horses. His ancestors on both sides were noted for gameness and endur- ance, as well as speed, and the son of Direct has already shown his ability to beget horses that pos- sess these qualities in a marked degree. Jackson's Napa Soda is the best hot weather drink. Hetty G. 2:04% sold recently at the New York sale, that held the record for pacing mares on a half-mile track, and that incidentally brought into notice as a trainer and driver "Tommy" Murphy, who is now a Grand Circuit reinsman of note, came from Kentucky. "Doug" Thomas, who perhaps has brought out as many fast ones as the next fellow in the business, had "troubles of his own," as it is said, with Hetty G. She was a double-gaited one of the hard-to-cure variety, and all through her long turf career it was said of her that a change of shoes and the application of toe weignt would make her a trotter with 2:10 speed. Hetty was thought to be a back number when Murphy got her, but re- duced her record upon her return to the Grand Circuit after becoming a half-mile track champion. 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 21, 1907. /. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL .*. f I CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT » WHAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS DOING FOR SPORTSMEN. [By John Elfreth Watkins.] Uncle Sam now maintains in Washington a bureau of information for sportsmen. It is a branch of the biological survey, Department of Agriculture. Just in advance of the Fall shooting season it issues, each year, a little pamphlet containing the revised game laws of the United States and Canada, also tables showing the close season for various kinds of game, the cost of hunting licenses to residents and non- residents, laws as to shipping game or carrying it home, and so on. Last autumn's issue of this book- let, besides giving all of this information, contains a digest of the new game laws passed within the year. Thirteen game preserves have been set aside by Uncle Sam up to present writing. Congress last year established one in the Grand Canyon forest reserve in Arizona, and another in South Dakota, where the Secretary of the Interior is now negotiating to lease 3500 acres of land for the purpose. In Oklahoma 57,000 acres has been set aside as the Wichita game preserve, wherein deer, elk, antelope and bison, also many game birds, will be protected from the ruthless exterminator. For the erection of a buffalo inclosure here $15,000 was expended. The Bronx Zoological Association of New York promised the Government some 18 or 20 bison for this preserve, which were hut recently forwarded to their new home. A herd of the small San Joaquin Valley elk has been estab- lished in a preserve within the Sequoia National Park, California. Lately it was discovered that of this once abundant native species, which up to some years ago ranged over the southern San Joaquin Valley, less than 150 individuals were left by the game vandals. An attempt to capture these by driv- ing them into a corrall was made last Fall, "but only 20 were safely caught and placed in the preserve. The Yellowstone National Park is our greatest Federal preserve. It now contains 1500 antelope; 100 mountain sheep, about 100 bison and numerous deer, elk, black bears, beaver and smaller game. For a new bison refuge in the park Congress appropriated $15,000, and the necessary inclosures have now been built. A herd of 21 of these animals purchased a few years ago for this inclosure has already increased to 56, and beside these there are some 40 or more wild bison ranging in the park at will. There are more elk than any other species of big game in the great preserve. Formerly the greater number of these animals left the Park in Winter to feed in the lower ranges of neighboring states, but now they are fed in the preserve during the cold months and are becoming remarkably tame. In fact, several different species venture close to the buildings of the park and even upon the parade ground of Fort Yellowstone. The experi- ment with big game in the Yellowstone has demon- strated how readily our big game can be saved from extermination wherever Congress shall authorize game preserves in other National parks or forest re- serves. The hunting season in the Yellowstone Park is always closed. No firearms are admitted inside its boundaries save those carried by the mili- tary guard. If the civilian insists upon carrying a gun into the park he may do so by first having it sealed against use. A Federal preserve for the sea otter is maintained on Afognac Island, off the southern ccoast of Alaska, and a general preserve for all sorts of animals — foreign and native — is constituted by the National Zoological Park in the District of Columbia. Six small islands, furthermore, have been set aside as Federal bird preserves in Florida, Michigan, Louisi- ana and North Dakota. A vast game preserve of more than a half million acres has been lately provided by Wyoming which thus takes the lead among the states in the move- ment to preserve our native game. A number of other states have gone this far. The Canadian Gov- ernment has set aside a game preserve of 16 sections in the Province of Alberta, while on the Gaspe Pen- insula, Quebec, a large park of 2500 square miles has been given over for the same purpose. Quebec had already another preserve of about the same size, as has also Ontario. The collection of valuable big game in preserves, such as those of our National parks or forest re- serves, naturally attract the greedy poacher, for whom Uncle Sam's game wardens and forest rangers are forever on the outlook. These skilled and ex- perienced vandals, who live in the vicinities of the game refuges, do no illicit killing in Summer or Autumn, when they make their $5 a day as guides for hunting parties of Easterners in the outside territory. But as soon as the snow falls deep in Winter they skulk through the forbidden areas, often on snowshoes, and evade the guards, whose paths of patrol are closed by the elements. The best spe- cimens of elk, deer or other big game raised by the care o . Uncle Sam are too often selected by these despoilers. The typical poacher of this stripe when . put to bay is as desperate a character as he is a dead shot, and a lone warden, ranger or soldier, if cautious, would hesitate to challenge a group of such offenders. Our states are protecting their big game by tightening their laws, as needs be, from year to year. New Jersey has recently extended her "close season" for deer until 1909, which means that until then no deer may be shot in the State. It is illegal to kill female deer and fawns in Arizona, Louisiana, Mis- souri, Nevada and Texas; also deer without horns in Colorado, New Mexico and Nebraska; deer in red coat and fawn in spotted coat in Michigan, and fawns in New York. In addition to these restrictions as to deer, many States forbid hunting the year round of other big game. Thus there is no hunting of elk allowed at any time of year, now, in Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. All of these states, except Arizona, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Oregon, are now closed the year round also to hunters of antelope, as are Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas. Likewise there is no longer any shooting of the once abundant mountain sheep in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Utah or Wyoming, or of mountain goats in Arizona or Nevada. Moose or caribou hunting are forbidden the year round in Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota and Vermont, while cari- bou shooting is forbidden in Nevada and Maine, the latter state allowing the hunting of moose bulls, but not cows or calves. Bison or buffalo hunting is forbidden all the year in Colorado, Iowa, Montana and North Dakota, the law being easily enforced, inasmuch as there have been no wild bison spared WYOMING ELK AND BIG HORN. by the big game vandals. Washington state forbids the shooting at any time of female moose, caribou, antelope, mountain sheepand mountain goats, while Montana extends the same protection to female elk in Nevada to female antelope. The extent to which the deer, elk, antelope, mountain goat and mountain sheep have been ruth- lessly slaughtered, as have the moose and caribou also, can be judged by this trief summary of prohibi- tory laws enacted by ~the states wherein these ani- mals once roamed by the thousands. The game pre- serves would seem to offer some prospect of their regaining their foothold. What has thus been ac- complished with the bison offers this gleam of hope. That noble animal was practically extinct 20 years ago. A herd of 600 remaining in the No Man's Land strip was soon killed out through the indifference of Congress. The 300 surviving in the Yellowstone Park were almost exterminated by poachers. A larger herd survived in Canada, but it has been sadly reduced in numbers by the wolves, and today it is reported that calf tracks are no longer seen by those who occasionally come upon the trail of a herd. The wolves attack the calves only, and if they thus succeed in killing them off from year to year the herd is, of course, doomed. Today the only herds outside of the Government preserves which re- main intact are several remaining in private hands. There are now, all told, only about 1000 bison left alive in the world. But the fact that the herd in the Yellowstone pre- serve has more than doubled — has increased, in fact, from 21 to 56 — within a few years is an augury of what can be done for the bison elsewhere in the country. The American Bison Society, of which President Roosevelt is the head, is diligently study- ing the problem, and the saving of the most pic- turesque of our native animals seems to be assured. Uncle Sam is also co-operating with private enter- prises in the work of bison preservation. A large tract of Government land has been leased at a nom- inal rental to James Phillips, better known as "Scotty" Phillips, of Pierre, S. D., with the under- standing that the area is to be used as a range for his private herd of bison. Another tract, in Arizona, on the Western edge of the Grand Canyon, has been similarly leased to C. J. Jones — "Buffalo" Jones — who is not only rearing bison, but making experi- ments in cross-breeding them with Galloway cattle. The hybrid resulting from this cross is named by Mr. Jones the "cataloe." He recently brought to Washington a "cataloe" robe, a skin about eight feet square covered with a glossy, soft, blackish- brown hair, not quite so long as the fur of a bear. The bulls of the "cataloe" hybrid, like the jacks of the mule species, are sterile, as are also the quarter- blood cataloe bulls; but the "eighths" are fertile, according to Mr. Jones. The final knockout blow to the pot-hunter, so far as legislation could put him down and out, was given when Mississippi passed a statute completing a chain of non-export laws which now surrounds every state in the Union. In other words, now that Mississippi has at last fallen in line, every state now prohibits the export of game of one kind or another outside of the bounderies. Development of cold storage and extension of railroads throughout the West in the early seventies allowed an apparently inexhaustible supply of game to pour into the Eastern markets. So rapidly did this commerce increase that some of the Western states, devastated by pot-hunters, sought self-defense in steps to restrict shipments of game beyond their borders. In 1896 a decision of the Supreme Court of the United States established the right of the states to do this. Then they con- tinued to fall in line one after the other; but in spite of these non-export laws the pot hunter con- tinued to thrive. Enormous quantities of deer, other big game and birds were poured into the big cities and the states not endowed by nature with deer forests or natural refuges for other big game. The state authorities found it impossible to detect for- bidden shipments of game to points outside their borders until Congress came to the rescue by pro- hibiting all interstate commerce in big game and certain game birds shipped in violation of the state laws. This bill also required the proper marking of game under a heavy penalty for violation. Government "spotters" have since watched the consignments to the express companies, and many convictions have been thus secured. Fines of $100 or more have been imposed in nearly half of these cases. Venison and other game have since been il- legally shipped in greatly diminished quantities. Concerns employing pot-hunters are now afraid to express their game, and have been driven to adopt other means of transportation so unsatisfactory and expensive that the illicit business in export game is about on its last legs. Non-export laws are now in force also in practically every province of Ca- nada. The result is that in the two countries there remains but slight danger that the game of a region will be exterminated by wholesale slaughter for the purpose of feeding the epicures of some distant city, and with the result of cheating the true native sportsman of the birthright with which nature en- dowed him. All of the states and territories west of the Mississippi, except Wyoming and Iowa, pro- hibit ine carrying across the state line of any game, and New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Virginia, Mississippi and Tennessee have made the same re- quirements. The remaining states prohibit the tak- ingout of certain kinds of game only. South Caro- lina forbids export of game intended for sale. Another blow aimed at the pot-hunter has been - the "non-sale" law. Such acts have now been passed by 42 states. Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Michigan prohibit the selling of all game, where- soever shot, if protected by the state laws. Colorado, New Mexico and Texas prohibit the sale of pro- tected game taken in the state. Laws which pro- hibit the placing on sale of certain kinds of game have been passed by all of the other states except the Virginias, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana and Indian Territory. Thwarting the pot-hunter still further are the "non-resident" licenses, now required by 37 states. Before he can shoot any of certain kinds of game in these states the non-resident must pay a fee ranging from $10 in a number of states to $50 in Wyoming, the latter figure being the same as ex- acted in British Colombia and Newfoundland. In 16 states even the residents must now pay a fee, ranging from 75 cents to $5, before being allowed to hunt. A new kind of hunting license has recently been adopted by several states to restrict hunting by persons who are not citizens of the country. Thus Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Utah and Wyoming provide that all hunters who are unnaturalized res- idents of the state must obtain the same license re- quired of non-residents. Massachnsetts has a spe- cial $15 license for resident aliens, Washington a $50 license for non-resident foreigners, California a $25 license for aliens and a $10 license for non- residents, and Manitoba a $100 license for all hunt- ers who are not British subjects. In Maine, South Dakota and Wyoming non-residents are not permit- ted to hunt big game unless accompanied by qualified guides. Saturday, December 21, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 17 TALE OF AN OREGON GRIZZLY. "Old Eph" had been a terror to the stockmen in Lake View valley, Oregon, for nearly twenty years. You may be surprised at this statement. Possibly you do not know that a grizzly will live so long if let alone; but he might. Monarch in Golden Gate Park is at least twenty years old; a black bear in the zoological gardens in Paris lived to be forty- seven years old. Old Eph was a corker. He made a track like the teeth of a harrow. He was often seen by the stockmen and hunters, and it was estimated that more than 100 shots had been fired at him, but he was a cute old chap, and no one ever got near enough to him to get a dead cinch on him. He was nearly always on the jump by the time the gun'or the six-shooter cracked, and was mostly in the brush or heavy timber. Eph had killed hundreds of cows, calves and steers in the many years he had worked the Lake View range, and had become so expert at stalking his game that it seemed easy for him to get a square meal whenever he wanted it. After the first two or three years of his experience he never returned to a carcass after his first interview with it. He did most of his hunting at night. The cow-men said that judging from the signs he left he seemed to have a scheme of approaching the herd from the windward when they were lying down, sleeping it off. He would crawl on his belly half a mile to prevent any watchful cow from getting a glimpse of him against the sky. He knew enough not to try to get into the bunch of cattle, but invariably stole a march on some stragler thct had lain down, per- haps twenty or forty feet from the others. It is said that old Eph. would apparently crawl within fifteen or twenty feet of his victim, and then, judging from the way he tore up the earth, would make a mighty leap and land on top of the sleep- ing cow or steer. Every Western hunter and stock- man knows the great power which a grizzly carries in his immense bone and muscle, and only one stroke of his mighty arm is needed to smash the shoulder, the ribs or the spine of any steer or horse". Frequently with this same terrific blow he disembowels the animal completely. He rarely tries to hold it down when he springs on it. He knows his game and strength. He simply deals the poor brute a blow that he knows will finish it within a few seconds and then lets it struggle to its feet and run, if it can. With its entrails trailing on the ground it can go but a short distance. When it falls, old Plantigrade walks up smacking his chops, and be- gins the feast. The stockmen of the Lake View district had cussed and threatened old Eph for years. There were other bears in that country, but there was no mistaking the trail of this one, and rarely any question when a carcass was found as to whether Eph or some other bear had killed the animal. All kinds of schemes had been talked of and tried for capturing Epn. He had been hunted time and again by men, singly or in groups; he had been still hunted; he had been run by cowboys with ropes; he had been hunted with dogs; and traps had been set for him in the rocky canyons where the cattle did not penetrate and where old Eph made his home; yet the wily old patriarch had evaded his enemies in every instance. A big reward had been offered for his skin, but no one had been able to earn the prize money. Why not poison him, did you say? You might as well try to poison a cast-iron bear. As I said before, Eph rarely returned to a carcass, and when he did would not touch it if a human being had been any- where near it in the meantime. Chunks of meat were poisoned and thrown out on old Eph's run- ways, but his tracks the next day would show that he had shied around the bait, even as a thief dodges a policeman. Finally, in the fall of 1899, a meeting of a dozen stockmen was held for the express purpose of plan- ning another hunt against old Eph. It was deter- mined that this one would be to the death if it took all winter. The dogs in that section had hunted old Eph so often and had been so easily distanced by him that they seemed to have grown discour- aged. It was therefore decided that there would be no use of going after him with any local pack that existed or could be made up. There was a famous pack of bear dogs in another section of the country, however, that it was thought might be able to run Eph to his lair and corral him. These belonged to W. P. Vanderwert, who lives at Lava, on the Des Chutes river. This is a conglomerate sort of pack. One of them is a full-blooded foxhound which, having the nose of the lot, always leads the pack. Two others are half foxhound and half bull. These have fairly good noses and immense courage. Then there are two full-blooded Scotch deerhounds and one greyhound. These latter three are, of course, built for speed, and once the game is sighted they leave the rest of the pack in a hurry. Vanderwert was requested to bring his dogs and join in the hunt, or rather to lead it. At the ap- pointed time he arrived on the scene. More than twenty of the local cow-punchers and ranchmen, mounted on picked horses and armed with the best weapons the country afforded, were there, and soon after daylight the party started up the valley. It took only an hour to find the remains of old Eph's last victim. This was a fat two-year-old steer that had been killed the night before, and the trail lead- ing from the carcass was still warm. The dogs were put down, and old Texas, the foxhound, led off. It was three miles to the foothills and all plain sailing. The distance was covered in a few minutes. Then began a slower and more tedious threading of the canyons, scrambling over the hog-backs and picking of ways through dense jungles and briars and chaparral. This part of the trail was about seven miles long, and frequently the voices of the dogs were lost to the horsemen. The old grizzly had doubled on his trail repeatedly, and had circled hither and thither in an effort to elude possible pur- suers. These • tactics frequently brought the dogs back to where the hunters could hear and occasion- ally see them. Thus the men were enabled to follow the dogs. Finally they jumped the bear. He had lain down in a thicket for a morning nap. He had 1 side of the mountain before he could stop; but the men who composed this. party had been on the range for years, had encountered all kinds of dangers and hardships that cowmen are ever subjected to, and had lost any sense of fear they might have had in their youth. Finally one man, who from long exposure to dangers had become wholly reckless, told the others he would go in the cave and punch the bear out. They told him he was a fool to think of such a thing, and that the bear would certainly kill him. He replied that he would take the chance; that they had come a long way to get this bear, and now that they had him corralled, he, at least, would not suffer the old butcher to baffle the crowd. This man was Jeff Howard, who had trapped and hunted many years before he went into the stock business. He was a mam of such coolness and daring as Israel Putnam probably never dreamed of. Jeff got a big club about six feet long, and with this in one hand and his six-shooter in the other he got down on all fours and went into the cave. As he moved slowly and got the light behind him, his eyes gradually became accustomed to the darkness and he was able to see that the cave branched about . ten feet from the entrance. His sense of smell told him the bear was in the right-hand chamber. He circled around until he got against the extreme right- hand wall and followed down this some twenty feet. Finally he could see by the faint glimmer of light from the entrance the bear's eyes, which were of a dark, ominous green. Old Eph growled savagely at the intruder, but Jeff moved slowly along with the back to the wall until he finally got behind the bear. Then he made a vicious lunge at him with his prod and caught him in the flank. Why the bear did not turn on Jeff and crush him as he had crushed so many hundreds of cows and steers, no one will ever know. The only possible explanation is that which has accounted for many ?E BIG GAME ONCE ABOUNDED. F the ject foui mer and of 1 dis( A sug hin the cai to or so th ti. A long pole was cut and the investigating com- mittee, after inserting it to its full length in the dark abyss, reported that they knew no more of the bear's whereabouts than they did before. Several shots were fired into the cave, at various angles, with the hope that some one of them might find the target, but the only result was an occasional low, savage growl that fairly shook the cliffs and made the bravest of the men turn pale. No one could tell what part of the cave these messages came from. The bear evidently stirred about, for now and then there came a stronger whiff than before of bear smell. It took good nerve to do all this investigating, for no one knew when the bear might decide to resent the intrusion on his domain and charge the whole outfit. There was but a narrow shelf of rock in front of the cave, and any man who might make a misstep would go several hundred feet down the other escapes where human beings have shown such courage when in contact with savage beasts. It seems that the superior mental force of a brave man asserts itself over the instinct, or intellect, as you please, of the lower creature, weakens him and causes him to retreat. At any rate, the bear made a break for the mouth of the cave, .and as he went out he caught several bullets in his back and neck, from the men who had climbed on to the shelving rock above the mouth of the cave. He went plunging and tumbling down the side of the mountain, and the dogs after him, but it was easy to see that he was dead before he had made three turns in his perilous drop. The men followed and found him at the foot of the mountain, done up for sure. The dogs were holding a savage carni- val about him, but they could make little impression on his tough old hide. The bear was stretched out and his skin taken off in short order, the process revealing more than a dozen old wounds. The carcass was partially dis- sected and seven bullets of various weights and calibers were found. Some of these the old chap had carried many years, but none of them had found a vital spot. The skin measured eight feet four inches in length and tied to a pole it was all two men could carry through the jungle to where the horses were tied. Thus the cattle on the Lake View range were emancipated from the reign of terror which Old Eph had exercised over them twenty-three years. Oh, give me the wildwoods, With their quiet trend of things — The fields, the stream, and the forest, Where the wild birds ever sing. IS THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 21, 1907. SCIENTIFIC AND HUMANE DEER HUNTING. The sport of deer hunting in California has many enthusiastic devotees. Protective legislation enacted in recent years has done much, not only for the protection of the deer, but for the future continu- ance of the enjoyment of the chase. Not so long ago, owing to the short-sighted policy of many hunt- ers in "getting all they could," as well as the unscrupulous methods of the hide hunters and other whoelsale butchers, there was the certainty of ex- termination of deer in many favorite hunting resorts. Now conditions are different and the sport gives promise of continuance annually for years to come. Deer hunting has an absorbing interest for the sportsman, and each year sees an appreciable addi- tion to the ranks. But at that, a successful or skilled hunter is not the resutl of one season's de- votion to the sport. In this respect the following remarks by a sportsman who has been an ardent buck hunter for many years past, one who has laid low lordly bucks in many hunting grounds on this continent, is not without interest: There is a class of men who hunt with their feet- Their plan is to walk at random through the woods from morning to night in the hope that they may accidentally "jump" a deer, and accidentally hit it, by shooting as fast as possible as long as they "can see a hair." Many hunt in this way, because they know no better method. Experienced hunters are usually reticent; masters in woodcraft are seldom given to instructing amateurs in the mysticism of the wilds. Without going into the preliminary details of the hunt, we will suppose now that we see our deer, within range and looking at us seriously. You raise your rifle slowly, slowly, and aim at his neck, if you are a good shot. At his neck because a bullet through any part of the neck will knock him down and keep him down until you can deliver the mercy shot, and because a neck shot does not spoil meat, nor the head for taxidermy. If he is too distant for a sure neck shot, then the shoulders, or low down, to get the heart. If you have overcome the natural tendency to overshoot, the high spot is the best, because the deer falls where he stands, while he may run miles with a shot near the heart. In all cases, choose the exact spot you mean to hit, aiming at an imaginary bulls eye on the deer hide, and pull the trigger without flinching. Having fired we try to see the bullet strike. Sometimes a flash of red is visible. We also listen to hear the bullet spat. The sound of the impact on flesh is different from that afforded by striking anything else. If he fall, and his head sinks to the ground, there is no need of haste. He will rise no more. If, after fall- ing, he hold his head erect, shoot him again through the neck, without moving. A step forward on your part may cause him to jump up and run, which he may do as long as he can hold up his head. If he falls nose down first, he is hit through the neck and shoulders. If he falls tail first, he will probably also bleat and his back is broken. Run then, and give him the mercy shot, for he cannot rise, but will make desperate efforts with his fore legs. If he kicks up when hit, he is shot through the paunch. If he gives no sign but simply runs away, the question is, was he hit at all? If he carries his tail down, he is hit, but if he carries it jauntly up- right, that is not sure effidencs that he is not hit. In all cases, go and examine the ground. No matter how small the chance that he is hurt, go and make sure. Thousands of deer have been left to die a lingering death, or to become the prey of wolves, coyotes, or cougars, because the hunter turned away in disgust, taking it for granted that he had missed. A professor once told a class in surgery, in dressing a fracture, to use "too much cotton." After repeat- ing this to a tiresome exent, he told them he en- tertained the wild hope that he had so impressed them, that possibly they might use enough cotton. I am purposely tiresome on this point; many things will tempt you not to look; always go and examine the ground. It is a duty. Go and look for blood and hair. If there is a breeze, look ten yards down the wind for hairs. If neither is to be found, follow the trail two hundred yards. If the buck kept run- ning, with tracks evenly and naturally placed with- out faltering, and no blood, it is safe to conclude that he is probably not hurt. If there is a little blood, sit down and wait an hour before following the trail a step. If there is much blood, wait a half hour. That is to allow time for the sickness and weakness, the "shock" that follows a wound, to make itself felt. As the deer has no memory beyond an instinctive one, he forgets the hunter the moment he is out of sight, his attention being attracted by his wound. If not followed at once, for which he will instinctively watch, he will soon seek the thickest cover to be found, and lie down. If ■ fatally hurt the hunter will likely find him either dead or unable to rise. If able to rise, he will not be able to run as he would have done immediately after the shot; and further, after an interval, he having forgotten the hunter, may be more easily approached. If hotly chased at once after being shot, a deer will often run miles, and finally drop, and the hunter then has to carry him back. Having waited then, from thirty to sixty minutes, which to the novice will seem an age, we will en- deavor to follow the trail. If there is blood on both sides of the trail, the bullet passed through, and he is bleeding from two wounds. If the bleeding is profuse, and especially if the blood contain bubbles, probably the lungs are punctured. Fecal matter will show if the stom- ach or bowels are hurt. Follow the trail slowly, and so carefully that the deer will not hear you, even though he be lying near. Within a few rods, you will almost always find where the deer stopped, and watched and listened for pursuit. The amount and character of the blood found here, will give valuable information. If he resumed running after leaving this spot, he is not likely to be badly hurt. If he walked away, look ahead for a dense thicket. When one can be located mark the spot where you leave the trail, so that you can come back to it HIS FIRST DEER— A "SPIKE.' again, then make a detour and enter the thicket from another direction, and against the wind. If there are thickets on both high and low grounds, he will choose the high, if he have strength to get there. If you jump him shoot "as long as you can see a hair." Take every possible chance to get a deer already wounded. There will sometimes be others with him when he breaks cover. Shoot at the wounded one, no matter how much better shot the others may offer. That is duty again. Having wounded a deer, the sportsman must get him if it be possible, without taking into account how much hardship it may cost. I have known hunters to quit a trail, saying "Pshaw! I can kill another one before I can find this fellow!" This is not right. NEXT SEASON— AN IMPROVEMENT. We must eliminate -from our hunting all cruelty, wantonness, and waste of life. This is the one place where the writer advocates the use of a dog. Get him, even if you have to use a hound. Having found our deer, despatched him, dressed him, and hung him up; or, if not practicable to hang him up, having tied our handkerchief or vest, or some other article of clothing to the carcass, to keep wolves, coyotes or other marauders away, we start to find another deer. We may jump one from a thicket not a hundred yards from where we have made a great deal of noise. A deer is not alarmed by noise which does not approach him. Shouts, gun shots, the sound of an axe, may startle him and put him on the alert for a moment, but if the sounds do not approach, he soon forgets them. One may often shoot repeatedly at a standing deer before he will take to flight. The report of the gun confuses him, but will not make him run as would a single footstep. Approaching footfalls, the creak of wavelets on a paddled canoe, leaves rustling, these are the sounds that admonish him to fly. . Having jumped another, shall we take a running shot? I imagine the reader exclaiming, "Of course! Nearly all the deer I ever killed were running!" No doubt; and thought on these points brought out in this article will show many reasons why. I expect many hunters to disagree with my the- ories about hunters, and probably the majority of my readers will dissent when I say, that in my opinion to fail to get a standing shot, near enough for a sure kill, is bad hunting. '10 be able to do it is good hunting, is it not? I believe that is the ideal towards which sportsmen, gentlemen hunters, should strive. If we take life let it be done mercy- fully. Many fine woodmen, lovers of nature, con- demn all hunting as cruelty, contending that beneath feathers and furs is part of the same life that ani- mates ourselves, and that the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" does not apply to human life only. As to the running shot, here is the argument. No sportsman would intentionally wound a deer and leave him to die slowly. May he so act in following the sport that the probabilities are that he will wound many deer which he will not get? He may not. If one is an expert shot; if the range is short; if the chances are in favor of success, the trial may be justifiable. If the hunter feels sure of hitting the deer, only, with fair certainty, he should refrain. He should not practice at living things. I practiced at a beer keg, rolled down a steep hank by an assistant to learn shooting at a moving target. If the shot be hazarded, and the deer run across the field "quartering" away, hold on the tip of the nose. If he runs straight away, his head and neck will come into view each jump, as he rises. Shoot on the rise. Shoot at the head and neck always, in running shooting, because you are likely to miss outright, or make a killing hit in neck or shoulder. When a deer starts to run, if he jump high and look back he will probably stop. A whistle or bleat will help stop him. If he run in long, steady leaps, he has fully made you out, and is going some- where. Do not fancy that you renounce any of the pleas- ure of the hunt, by refraining from random shoot- ing. As the deer runs away try to hold on his neck. Not intending to fire, you are not excited, and may be able to get a certain aim. I believe that enough deer will stop that otherwise would not, so that a man will get as many in the long run. But if you allow him to vanish, then the real pleasure of the game begins. When a waving white flag bobs out of sight, I feel the same thrill that inspires the angler when he has a strike. The contest is about to begin, the preliminaries having now been settled. Note where he jumped from. What was he doing there? Where is' he going, and why? A skilled hunter would not follow him at all. He would form a judgment as to where the deer had gone, by an instinct as sure as the deer's own, and go there by a round about way, and kill him where he stands. Bearing steadily in mind that the deer is a creat- ure of circumstances, impelled by desires and fears, and not by a will of his own, the reasons for all the incidents of the chase will form a most engaging study. The circumstances will never be the same; but the underlying principles will never vary. There- fore, hunt with your mind, instead of with your legs, and as youth passes away, and you lose the blood lust natural to youth, you will find your pleasure in following the deer and gaining a vantage point from which you might slay, but do not. The real sport lies in the conquest, not in the killing, for who would like to shoot a deer that was tied to a tree? The real hunter can go after them, and have them at his mercy as surely as though they were tied. These remarks are given in pure love of true sport, and the true sportsman in the hope that it may prove helpful. To learn sportsmanship, one must study the book of Nature, and study himself. And he must have Love, and Faith, and Hope, and Patience, and all these will not avail without medi- tation. A LARGE BLACK BASS. Governor Gilleif was presented last week by Game Warden George Neale, with what is claimed as be- ing the largest black bass ever taken in Sacramento Basin waters. The fish was caught by Neale in the waters on the Del Paso Grant, and he says it is the largest black bass he has ever seen, and he has certainly seen a few. Measurements taken of the big fellow showed him to be twenty-four and a half inches in length, just a half inch over two feet. The spread of the tail measured six inches and from back to belly he was seven and a fourth inches. The bass tipped the scales at exactly eight and three-quarter pounds. Neale thought for a while that he had a small whale when he caught the bass. He has handled thousands of black bass but this one eclipses any- thing he ever saw in size. It was fitting therefore that the fish be given to the Governor and it was presented last Friday. Saturday, December 21, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 19 FIELD TRIAL NOTES. The saying that the gentleman was known by his horse, his hawks and his hounds is a very anci- ent one, and indeed old King John is recorded as having accepted coursing hounds in lieu of money fine. This is indicative of the fact that the hunt- ing of game by specially trained dogs is one of the very oldest, yet one of the most fascinating, innocent and invigorating of sports afield. It is a pastime that has lost none of its fascination with age but rather has expanded and developed with the cent- uries until today its devotees include not only the wealthy but gentlemen in all walks of life, and it stands to the credit of the followers of either cours- ing or field trials that the sport has kept scrupu- lously clean from even the taint of any feature of an objectionable nature. Field trials are pre-eminently an American sport, though they originated in England and are very closely allied to the good old English pastime of coursing. In some sections the dogs are trained to hunt the prairie chocken on the "open" prairies; down south the trials are run on bob white quail in the various kinds of "cover" found there. On the coast the trials are run on valley quail in California, bob whites in Washington, and Chinese pheasants in British Columbia. It is always a social frolic, and those who follow the dogs are invariagly good fellows and agile and healthy ladies, who are as much at home in the saddle as in the drawing-room, and of whom it has been truly said that during the meet they all think only of dog, talk of dog, and dream of dog. The true sportsman finds as much, if not more, real, genuine pleasure and satisfaction in watching his dogs hunting and locating game with all their really natural and acquired skill than ,he does in bagging the game. It is the sport of a gentleman who delights in nature manifesting itself. The dogs are bred primarily for the love of the animal truly termed "man's truest friend;" and many there are now who devote almost as much attention to their kennels as to their racing stables, good dogs com- manding a price about on a par with the kings and queens of the turf; for breeding of the bird dog is a venture fraught with such uncertainty and so many obstacles that few even among the "initiated" fully realize the ceaseless efforts required on the part of successful breeders and fanciers to attain the instinct and sagacity required of the animals in hunting game birds. This is not the work of a day nor of a season. It is one of the most complex of problems, for the bird dog is not really a natural animal, but rather a creation born of necessity. He has many peculiar traits that are purely artificial and can be perpetuated only by eternal vigilance and forethought. No bench show requisites must dictate the procedure, for the bird dog must be bred for brains and must combine in his small, agile body the speed of the race-horse, the endurance of the roadster, the courage of a bull dog, the hound's sense of smell, and the spaniel's tractability. He must also have qualities that are peculiarly his own and which are the points upon which his espe- cial merit hangs, namely, form, style, character, bird sense, and pointing instinct or ability to han- dle game. The last three characteristics are, of course, the most important, but at the same time the most difficult to perpetuate in breeding. The bird instinct, which manifests itself even in the puppy just beginning" to frolic around and chase anything with wings, from a grasshopper or butter- fly up to the barnyard chicken, is no doubt the re- sult of centuries of training of certain species of dogs to hunt feathered game and may now be re- garded as a natural instinct. It is the one charac- teristic which separates the bird dog from all others of his species. It is peculiarly an attribute of the setter and pointer because they have been specially selected by breeders and fanciers for this purpose, and as a consequence, are generations ahead of all others of the canine tribe in develop- ment in this respect. Which of these breeds excels is an open question as there is and always has been a keen and commendable rivalry between the fan- ciers of the pointer and the setter. The pointing instinct is the most remarkable, even wonderful, quality of the hunting dog; without it he is useless; and yet with it too finely developed he is spoiled because then he will false point — a most annoying fault. Pointing is an instinct which can scarcely be explained. It is said, and probably this may be true, that sense of smell is so keen, so sensitive, that at the scent of the game bird, the dog trained to hunt it will throw him into a hyp- notic state where he remains rigid, almost unaware of the lapse of time or of what else is going on around him save the directions of his master in locating the game. The latter is all he seems to be actually conscious of. A deficiency of the pointing instinct is almost worse than too much of it for when a dog is lacking in this respect he almost invariably flushes his game by getting too close to or paying no attention to the birds. Bird sense is an indefinable instinct also com- bining acute scenting powers with hunting judgment which causes the dog to search out the likely terri- tory first with a promptness that indicates posses- sion even of reasoning powers. There is no denying this and every really successful high class field trial dog has it to a greater or less degree. It cannot be accidental, inexplicable and mysterious. Dogs pos- sessing it go to the birds often without undue ranging with despatch and decision though it may also carry them far afield. Without it the brilliant, stylish, dashing ranger seems only to blunder on game as if merely by accident. The work of the dogs at a field trial is recorded by a number of somewhat technical terms which are applied to the characteristics which the judges are called to pronounce upon. To the initiated many of these are simply Greek and consequently in an article such as this an explanation of some of these might be a pardonable digression. The course is the section of country and direction mapped out by the judges for the running of the various heats; and it must be followed as closely as circumstances will permit. It is regarded as a serious error for a handler to permit his dog to leave it beyond control. A "bolter" is a dog which dashes away off the course and out of sight; and is an unpardonable offender. Too much life or headstrong will and in- satiable desire to hunt may often cause an other- wise excellent dog to sin thus grievously. A cast is made by the dog in going wide from his handler and returning, searching out the country on the course. The good, wide-going dog will frequent- ly make casts of a mile in either direction, yet will be always under perfect control and will never leave the course, always obeying the whistle or slightest motion of his handler whose commands he implicitly executes, coming in, going out, or otherwise altering his direction in accordance with the signal given him by a wave of the hand or a hat. Ranging is really the dog's hunting ability and is descriptive of the country he covers and the dist- ance he goes from his handler. A point is the rigid position a dog assumes im- mediately upon scenting game. GLEN TANA DAHLIA. In locating game a dog is said "to road" when he goes to the bird by following foot-scent on the ground. But when he throws his nose into the air and depends on body scent for location, he is said "to draw." This, of course, is the more stylish and vastly superior characteristic in the game work of a high-class field trial dog. Some dogs will draw to a covey of fifty, sixty or seventy yards away with a precision which manifests a marvellous sense of smell, and such an exhibition is always one of the spectacular and most attractive per- formances of a trial. Backing is the position which a dog should in- stantly assume upon seeing another dog at point. He is required to at once assume a pointing posi- tion and be ready to move up to assist in locating the game when the time is opportune. "Trailing" or "tagging" is an error which a dog lacking in independence or energy and ambition will commit by persistently following in another dog's footsteps. ' "Flushing" is also an error caused by the dog putting the game to wing by going too close in or carelessly about his work. When it occurs on a down wind course it is often regarded as "excus- able," according to the circumstances of the case. When the game takes to wing and the dog promptly points or remains on point he is said to be "steady to wing" and this is a bard and sure test of his game work. "Style" characterizes the general work of a dog both in his going and in his handling of game and when on "point." There is so much difference in dogs in these respects that it has to be seen in order that it may be appreciated. In deciding a trial the judges now use what is known as the "spotting" system, the old method of "knock out" heats having long ago been found often unfair and altogether impracticable, tedious and protracted when there was a large entry. The judges now watch and note the work of the dogs in the first series and after it is completed they "spot out" or retire from competition all the dogs they consider to enter the second series. Against their decision there is no appeal. Thus it is nar- rowed down to a small percentage from which the winners are finally selected. Field trials is a line of sport peculiarly adapted to the Coast, where there is an abundance of game birds and other natural conditions indispensable to the development and displaying of field trial quali- ties and characteristics. But they owe their exist- ence here to the enthusiasm of the Pacific Coast Field Trial Club, which has been in existence now for a quarter- of a century. The British Columbia Field Trial Club, and the Pacific Northwest Field Trial Club are also strong factors, recently, in keeping up the interest of Coast sportsmen in the game. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Tommy Banks is in line for congratulations. For a quarter of a century he has been connected with Spratts, twelve years of which time have been devoted to the interests of the Coast fancy. Spratts have gracefully acknowledged Mr. Banks' able and satis- factory managementof their Coast business and his long continued attention to his business engage- ments. The attention of Collie fanciers is called to the announcement, in this edition, of the Valverde Collie Kennels. The influence of the Valverde Kennels is bound to become potent for the benefit of Collie breeding on the Coast. The bench career of the Valverde Collies is notable as being a winning one by California bred dogs in almost every instance. Glen Tana Dahlia is a six months' bitch Collie by Ch. Squire of Tytton, out of a Wishaw Leader bitch. She is sable and white, has a straight head, large boned, level mouth and is all round promising as a comer. Glen Tana Collie Kennels of Spokane have not set a price on this puppy, which if wanted by any of our readers, will be a matter of corres- pondence with Mr. T. S. Griffith. The premium list for the Del Monte show was not, we regret, received before going to press this week. Entries will be $2 for the first and $1 for each additional class, and will positively close on Saturday, December 28th. Indications point to an unusually good entry. »The Los Angeles Fanciers and also fanciers from other Southern points will be largely in evidence with entries. Local enthusiasm promises strong support for the show. Mr. Frank Worthington of Twenty-fourth street and Potrero avenue, recently received a grand ten- months'-old Bloodhound dog, Knight Templar (Ch. Magician-Kohanza). He was bred by Dr. Knox of Danbury, Conn. Mr. Worthington will also get a brood bitch or two and proposes to devote his fancy and attention to Bloodhounds. Ch. Edgewood Biddy is now owned by C. G. Israel, a prominent Bull Terrier fancier of Seattle. It is reported that Frank Dole received $1,000 for her. Biddy is regarded as the best Bull Terrier bitch in the United States. She is credited with over 100 wins in this country — a number of these being for best in the show and nineteen being firsts in winners. Edgewood Biddy was bred by Mr. Sharpies of Yorkshire, England. She was born January 7, 1901, and is solid white in color. Her sire, Finny, while not so well known himself, is a son of the great Cham- pion Greenhill Romeo, and his dam is by Champion Lord Roberts. In England, it is reported, Biddy won twenty-one first prizes before she was a year old, then being known under the name of Millstone Biddy. Frank Dole of New Haven purchased her in 1903 and since then she has been the greatest winner of this well known New Haven kennel. It is estimated that in her career both in England and in America she has traveled over 15,000 miles, and yet she is as young and spry and as perfect a show animal as in her puppyhood. She was shown recently at Hartford, Conn., under her new colors, and as usual led the procession. Mr. Israel will have Biddy sent to the Coast immediately after the New York show in Feb- ruary. She will be seen at San Francisco and Los Angeles in the spring. Always on Top. Phil B. Bekeart is now located in spacious front offices in the modern Kamm office building, 717 Market street. Phil reports business for the past year very good and prospects for 1908 most ex- cellent. The Captain is On Deck. Tom Lewis, Captain of the Union Gun Club, re- ports a prosperous sporting goods business for the O. A. Bremer-Lewis Co., 140 Van Ness Avenue, for the past year. During the past season Captain Lewis has taken an active interest in baseball and football, and has been a successful manager in pro- moting some lively amateur games. 20 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 21, 1907. TRADE NOTES. The Du Pont Calendar. The demand among sportsmen for authentic pic- tures of some of our National Field Trial winners is happily catered to by the Du Pont Powder Com- pany in the liberal offer made on the elegant calendar issued by the company for 190S. In artistic conception and truthfulness of treatment there can be no question, for the pictures are by the magic brush of Mr. Edm. H. Osthaus, who needs no intro- duction to the loyers of hunting dogs — the fact that the pictures here referred to are exact copies of his work is enough to commend them to every one. The picture of Joe Cumming , winner of the Na- tional Field Trial Championship of IS 99, the cham- pion bird-dog of his year, is the chief feature of the calendar. The series of four pictures consists of portraits of each National Field Trial winner since the inaugural trials in 1S96 — Ch. Count Gladstone TV., in 1S96; Tony's Gale, 189S; Joe Cumming, 1S99, and Lady's Count Gladsstone 1900. There was no championship decided in 1907, owing to inclemency of weather. These portraits are in water colors and they are reproduced in the best possible style. Copies in color are now ready for distribution, about 20x16 inches with a white margin and suit- able for framing, there being no advertising matter on them. Single copies will be mailed in tubes on receipt of 75 cents, or the four pictures will be sent on receipt of $2.50. Address all requests to the E. I. Du Pont De Nemours Powder Co., Advertising Division, Wilmington, Del., or to any of the branch offices at the following points: Birmingham, Ala.; Chicago, Ills.; Cincinnati, O. ; Denver, Colo.; Duluth, Minn.; Hazleton. Pa.; Houghton, Mich; Huntington, W. Va.: Joplin, Mo.; Kansas City, Mo.; Nashville. Tenn.; New York, N. T.; Philadelphia, Pa.; San Francisco, Cal.; Pittsburg, Pa.; Scranton, Pa.; St. Louis, Mo. A New World's Record. To accomplish the feat of smashing 15,000 inani- mate targets without a miss argues that the shooter must use accurate firearms and reliable ammuni- tion. This phenomenal feat was accomplished by Mr. J. W. Akard of Fairplay, Mo. "The King of Rifle Shots," in five days' shooting^ from October 11th to 16th, and is supported by the testimony of affidavits. Mr. Akard shot each day until he became tired, cleaning his rifle only at night. He used TJ. M. C. 22 short cartridges. Another world's record was the tossing up and hitting without a miss 1659 marbles. Mr. Akard has a repertoire of difficult and trick shots that are remarkable exhibi- tions of skill with rifle and shot-gun. He uses a Remington auto-loading 35 rifle, a 22 rifle and a Remington auto-loading shot-gun. He has broken two world's records since August 24, 1907. Some of his feats with the Remington auto-loading rifle, showing the wonderful penetrating power of the arm are almost incredible. Among others a piece of steel, three inches square and one-quarter inch thick, is tossed in the air and pierced by a bullet; three oranges thrown up at the the same time are shot at with a soft-pointed bullet and made to dis- appear successively, thus illustrating the marvellous mushrooming power of the rifle and ammunition. U. M. C. shot-gun shells and Remington guns are a winning combination. At Forney, Tex., Nov. 28 and 29, TJ. M. C. shells won the live bird handicap with two Remington auto-loading guns in the tie, Mr. E. F. Forsgard was high amateur and high gun, breaking 286 out of 300 — 95 1-3 per cent. Mr. F. M. Faurote won the professional average. Both shot TJ. M. C. shells, Mr. R. J. Jackson won the 50-bird handicap scoring 47 from 19 yards, and Mr. Forsgard won the Du Pont trophy with 20 straight. Mr. Fors- gard was also one bird behind Mr. Jackson in the 50-bird event. As stated before, both shot U. M. C. shells. Clever Rifle Shooting. Captain Geo. E. Bartlett has recently given some high-class and skillful exhibitions of rifle and shotgun shooting at Shell Mound, Berkeley, and Croll's Gar- dens, Alameda. Large and interested audiences were present Shooting holes through pennies tossed up was one of the extraordinary feats performed by him. Captain Bartlett was at the park in the in- terests of the Peters Cartridge Company, whose shells he was demonstrating. Besides never failing to hit small metal disks the size of pennies when they were thrown up, the ex- pert scored on his mark whether the rifle was held upside down or on the ground, and when the object was focused by means of a small mirror. His aim was marvelous and his speed wonderful. But four misses in more tnan 200 shots at small bits of brick with a .22-caliber rifle was part of his record during tie afternoons. Some confusion has arisen in connection with the record of 13,066 straight made by Capt A. H. Hardy at Lincoln, Neb., November 13-18. This record stands without an equal, the objects shot at having been wooden balls and blocks 2^4 inches in diameter, thrown into the air at a height of about 20 feet at 15-foot rise. This, as every shooter will readily understand, is ^uite a different proposition from shooting at 4-inch blocks or 4^-inch clay targets. Capt Hardy used the regular .22 short semi-smoke- less cartridges, loaded with bullets, not shot, and made the entire run of 13,066 with one rifle, which was not cleaned from start to finish. 496x500 Shooting 980x1000. The Winchester "Red-W squad of world's cham- pion shots, who have been shooting at tournaments in the South and who have been breaking old and making new world's records with an abandon that has astonished the shooting fraternity, recently tacked up another world's record for squad shooting, breaking 496 out of 500 in an open tournament, shoot- ing over Leggett traps at Leesburg, Fla., November 21st The scores of the individual members were as follows: W. R. Crosby and J. R. Taylor, both 100 straight; Fred Gilbert, 9S-100; J. H. Hawkins, 99- 100; L. R. Barkley, 99-100. This same squad shot at another 500 targets and scored 484, making the total score of 980x1000. The whole performance is remarkable, and shows not only what expert shots the members of this squad are, but also lays empha- sis on the high quality of the Winchester shotgun shells, which they are all using, and also draws at- tention to te shooting qualities of Winchester re- peating shotguns, as Messrs. Taylor, Hawkins and Barkley are using them also. In New Quarters. Mr. A. Muller, Coast representative of the Win- chester Repeating Arms Company, is now located in cozy and centrally located offices at 714 Market street, in the Magee Building. The offices as now established, near the corner of Market, Kearny and Third streets, are easily reached from any portion of the city, a matter of utmost importance and con- venience for a large business corporation at the present time, when the streets of the downtown sec- tion are and have been so much obstructed. A Popular Quintette. A Coast trap shoot without the attendance of all or a part of the five "trade representatives," Clarence A. Haight, Dick Reed, Hip Justins, Emil Holling, or D. W. King Jr., has become looked upon as lacking in certain necessary essentials. Popular with all and painstaking to a degree, the appearance of either of the "bunch" is a guarantee that a tourney will be successful and smooth run- ning. Many an ambitious amateur has benefitted by the sage advice and direction of these practical and skilled trap shooters. DICK REED. HIP JUSTINS. EMIL HOLLING. CLARENCE A. HAIGHT. D. W. KING JR. Well Liked by Sportsmen. During" the past season there has been a growing demand on the Coast for high grade Ithaca guns. The popularity of small bores has resulted in the Ithaca Gun Co. placing on the market, besides their well known grades of 16-guage guns, a 20-guage gun that has received the recognition of many sportsmen. A feature of the Ithaca gun is the coil mainsprings, which are guaranteed against breaks and misfires. The 1907 model, three bolted Will Have To Move. Goleher Bros., located at 511 Market street, this city, have, during the past year, found an increas- ing volume of business markes necessary a removal to more commodious quarters. The change of loca- tion will be announced in due course. This enterprising firm of dealers in sportsmen's goods are at present carrying a stock of goods equal in quality and variety to that which they were famous for before the disaster of 1906. The season's sale of high-class rods and fishing tackle has been larger than anticipated. For the devotee of the gun and rifle the store invites an inspection of a line of goods second to none on the Coast Outing and athletic goods, as well as a large and complete side line, are in stock also. The Old Reliable. "Point it straight and a Parker will do the rest, every ume," is an axiom that contains more truth than poetry. What has been done and what can be done with the hardest hitting of all American guns, its careful and skilled construction and the different grades in which it is built, can be ascer- tained by sending to Parker Bros., Meriden, Conn., for a catalogue. 1908 JANUARY 1908 1- ! Til I 1 I 2 I 3 1.4 5 6 7 8 9 10; 11 1 12 1 13 14 15 161718 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31 ; j ■ HBBMailUUilKIM DU PONT EXPLOSIVES THE IJESULT OF 106 YEARS EXPERIENCE The Hunter Single Trigger. Since the introduction of the Hunter single trigger there has been an increasing demand for the L. C. Smith gun. The Hunter one-trigger is very simple, having only three important parts. The action is positive and works every time. It cannot possibly balk or double. It will make a better shooter out of you, no matter how good you may be. The New Art Catalogue will be mailed on written request to the Hunter Arms Co., Fulton, N. Y. A Home Product. Selby factory loaded shells have been used by thousands of Coast sportsmen for years past. The fact that the output for this good and reliable ammunition has steadily increased from year to year, is an unanswerable argument that quality and re- sults are satisfactory. These goods are on sale by all Coast dealers. If you have a special load you wish put up, the Selby Smelting and Lead Company will put it up for you and you will be satisfied in every particular. Try it. gun embodies all the requisites of a perfect gun. A- single trigger Ithaca will soon be at the disposal of sportsmen, a gun that will meet every requirement that a modern shotgun should have. Send to the Ithaca Gun Co., Department 15, Ithaca, N. Y., for the new Art Catalogue, descriptive of eighteen grades of guns. The Shreve-Barber Company are now in business in commodious quarters at 1023 Market street. A full line of guns, rifles, revolvers and ammunition is always kept in stock. Rods and fishing tackle are carried in variety and grade ample to meet the demand of all sportsmen. A suitable surf fishing reel has been a long-felt want that is now filled by the "Good Luck" reel, that should be seen to be fully appreciated. 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A month ago one of my horses gave every indication of having a fistula, I was told that his case was incurable, but sent for a bottle of GOM- BAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM and ap- plied it per directions. The case yielded to the treatment from the first, and the horse is now entirely cured. C. T. GREATHEAD, Tancred, Cal. Caustic Balsam. A Good SeUer. Kindly send me pictures of "famous horses." I keep GOMBAULT'S CAUS- TIC BALSAM in stock and find it a good seller. G. M. LUTTRELL, Santa Rosa, Cal. Druggist Could Not Keep House Without Caustic Balsam. We always carry GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM in stock. We could not keep house without it. MISSION PHARMACY, Orange, Cal. Cleveland, O. 1 or onto, Can. %^^^^u^,eirM^A~(i>T *UJbPT£i%c^g£tUU!\ CLEVELAND, 0. FTTTTTfTTfT 22 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 21, 1907. The Coney Island Jocky Club OFFICE: 571 Fifth Ave., New York RACE COURSE: Sheepshead Bay, N. Y. Events Valued at $288,500, to Close THURSDAY, JANUARY 2d, 1908 For the June Meeting 1908 FOR THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARDS. THE SUBURBAN, Cash Value $25,000. By subscription of $15 eacb, tbe only liabilitv if declared February 20th, or $125 if left in; starters ?12o additional. One Mile and a Quarter. THE COMMONWEALTH, $10,500 Added (Estimated Value $18,000). By sub- scription of $25 each, the only liability if declared Hay 1st, or $100 if left in; starters $100 additional. One Mile and a Quarter. THE ADVANCE, Cash Value $15,000. By subscription of $15 each, if declared by March 16th, $50 if by May 1st, or $125 if left in; starters $125 additional. One Mile and Five Sixteenths. THE JUNE HANDICAPS, $10,000 Added (Estimated Value $18,000). By sub- scription of $60 each, -which entitles the entry to start in the following three events, without additional cost, viz.: The Coney Island, $3,000 Added. Six Furlongs. The Sheepshead Bay, $3,500 Added. One Mile. The Long Island, $4,000 Added. One Mile and a Furlong. THE EQUALITY, $3,000 Added (Estimated Value $6,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, or $30 if left in: starters $50 additional. One Mile. THE THISTLE, $3,000 Added. (Estimated Value $6,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. One Mile and a Furlong. FOR THREE YEARS OLD. THE SWIFT, $3,000 Added. (Estimated Value $6,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May lstl or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. Seven Furlongs. THE SPINDRIFT, $3,000 Added. (Estimated Value $6,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. One Mile and a Furlong. FOR TWO YEARS OLD. THE GREAT TRIAL, Cash Value $25,000. By subscription of $15 each, the only liability if declared by March 16th, or $50 if by April 15th, or $75 if by May 1st, or $200 if left in after the last named date; starters $250 additional. Six Furlongs. THE DOUBLE EVENT, Cash Value $20,000. By subscription of $15 each, the only liability if declared by March 16th, or $40 if by April 15th, or $75 if declared by May 1st, or $150 if left in after the last named date; starters $150 additional, which entitles them to start in both events, viz.: First Event, Cash Value $10,000. Five and a Half Furlongs. Second Event, Cash Value $10,000. Sis Furlongs. THE ZEPHYR, $2,000 Added. (Estimated Value $5,000). By subscription of ,$10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. Five and a Half Furlongs. THE SPRING, $2,000 Added. (Estimated Value $5,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. Six Furlongs. THE VERNAL, $2,000 Added. (Estimated Value $5,000). For Fillies. By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. Five Furlongs. STEEPLECHASES. THE INDEPENDENCE, $5,000 Added. (Estimated Value $8,000). In addition the N. S. & H. A. to present plate to the value of $250. By subscription of $50 each; starters $50 additional. About Two Miles and a Half. THE BEACON, $3,000 Added. (Estimated Value $5,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. About Two Miles and a Half. THE INTRODUCTORY, $2,500 Added. (Estimated Value $4,000). By subscrip- tion of $25 each; starters $25 additional. About Two Miles. For the Autumn Meeting 1908 FOR THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARDS. THE CENTURY, Cash Value $20,000. By subscription of $15 each, the only liability if declared by March 16th, or $75 if by July 15th, or $150 if left in; starters $200 additional. One Mile and a Half. FOR THREE YEARS OLD. THE SEPTEMBER, $3,000 Added. (Estimated Value $6,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by July 15th, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. One Mile and Five Sixteenths. FOR TWO YEARS OLD AND UPWARDS. THE FLIGHT, $3,000 Added. (Estimated Value $6,000). By subscription of $1*0 each, the only liability if declared by July 15th, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. Seven Furlongs. FOR TWO YEARS OLD. THE FLATBUSH, $10,000 Added. (Estimated Value $17,000). By subscription of $25 each, the only liability if declared by July 15th, or $50 if left in; starters $50 additional. Seven Furlongs. THE GREAT EASTERN, Cash Value $7,500. By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by July 15th, or $25 if left in; starters $50 addi- tional. Six Furlongs. THE AUTUMN, $2,000 Added. Estimated Value $5,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by July 15th, or $25 if left in; starters $25 additional. Six Furlongs. For the Autumn Meeting 1910 THE FUTURITY, $10,000 Added. (Estimated Value $50,000). For the produce of mares covered in 1907. By subscription of $20 each, or only $10 if the money accompany the entry, the only liability if declared by November 1, 1909, or a further subscription of $50 each if declared by July 15, 1910, or $100 if left in; starters $250 additional. Six Furlongs. Entry Blanks May be Obtained at This Office, or From THE CONEY ISLAND JOCKEY CLUB 571 Fifth Avenue New York 9222 You Can Cure -» Lameness, Curb, Splint, Spavin, Founder, Dis- temper, Cholic, Bony Growths, Sprains, Swell- ings, Shoe Boils. Are you content to be always at the mercy of the veterinary? Why not be prepared to handle all the common ailments of your horses yourself? A reward of $100 is offered for a failure to cure any of the above, where cure is possible, by Turtle's Elixir It Never Falls to Locate Lameness Remedy for all blemishes. An unexcelled Leg Wash for race and work horses. Used by Veterinarians. Beware of all blisters; they offer only temporary relief, if any. Tuttle's High-Class Specifics Tuttle's Family Elixir, for ailments of the human family. Turtle'* White Star, matchless liniment for healing and drying. Tuttle's American Condition Powders, for purifying blood. Tuttle's American Worm Powders, a positive worm expeller. Tuttle's Hoof and Healing Ointment, for hard and cracked hoofs and hoof diseases. PRICES Family and Horse Elixir, each $4 per dozen bottles. Condition Powders, $2 per doz. Worm Powders, $2 per doz. Hoof Ointment, $i per doz. Wljite Star Liniment, $4 per doz. Bottle by mail, SO. 75. Free Veterinary Book 100 pages, fully illustrated, by our £>r. S. A. Turtle, a veterinarian for many years. Gives symptoms and specific treatment for all ordi- nary diseases. Title of book, "Veterinary Experience." Write for copy. Postage 2c TUTTLE'S ELIXIR CO, 5 2, Beverly St., Boston, Mass. Montreal. B. A. Tattle, Mar., 32 St. Gabriel St. So. Farmlngton. N. S., C. H. R. Crocker, Hgr. Chicago, C.F. Tattle, Mar.. 311 East 63rd St. Los Angeles, W. A. Shaw, Hgr., 1921 New England Ave. VALVERDE COLLIE KENNELS (REGISTERED) The Home of the Cup Winners We exhibited at Nineteen Shows during 1906-7, including New York, Harris- burg, Pa., Hartford, Danbury and Simsbury, Conn., and won 119 firsts, 19 seconds and S thirds. We had the "Winning Dog," (best over all Collie Dogs) at nine shows, and "Reserve" (or next to the best) at three shows. We had the "Winning Bitch" at Fourteen shows (or at every show where we had a bitch entered, and also had the "Reserve Bitch" (next best to winner), at three shows. Seventy Championship Points were won, four Full Champions Made, and Seventy Cups and Specials were annexed. (The majority of these wins were made by dogs and bitches of our own breeding.) We now have Seven Champions in our Kennels. Stock for sale at all times at Moderate Prices. Write for what you want. AT PUBLIC STL'D: Ch. Anfield Model. Ch. "vTishaw Lender, Ch. Southport Philosopher, Valverde Alexander, and Southport Stephen. Photos of all Stock Offered VALVERDE COLLIE KENNELS 1491 POST STREET - - - - SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Kennels Located Near Tountville, Napa County, Cal. Saturday, December 21, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 23 THE MOST RIGID AXLE-TRUSS IN THE WORLD. —PATENTED— Low Seat — Long Hitch. HOUGHTON ORIGINATOR OF THE "ALUMINUM LINED" RIMS The Largest Money Winner Ever Started The World's Champion Pacing Race Mare World's Champion Three- Year-Old Stallion on Half -Mile Tracks 1 Largest Money- Winning and Champion Three-Year-Old Pacer of 1907 (Fastest Green Stallion of 1907 Fastest Three- Year-Old Trotting Filly of 1907 Winner of Fastest 5-Heat Race ever Paced in California RECOMMENDED BY MOST PROMINENT TRAINERS Drawn by Los Angeles, Cal. Gentlemen: — I used a Houghton Sulky exclusively this year in forty-one races, also loaned them occasionally, and in each case the user was very favorably impressed. I am more enthusiastic than ever over your sulky. After hav- ing- conducted a public training stable for twelve years, I have about dis- carded other makes. I appreciate that there are other good sulkies, but so far I cannot find any other make that suits me as well as the Houghton. Tours very truly, W. G. DCRFEE. THE HOUGHTON TRAINING CART — Style No. 70 Is strongly endorsed by All Prominent Trainers STYLE No. 77 — THE MATINEE FAVORITE — Weighs 40 Lbs. Holds a Majority of Matinee Cart Records ALL WOOD RIMS FOR 1908 ARE "STEEL" or "ALUMINUM" LINED — It's Dangerous to LTse Any Other — 20 New Styles in Two and Four - Wheelers 20 THE FINEST CATALOG EVER PUBLISHED MAILED "PREPAI D"— OU R PRICES ARE VERY INTERESTING. THE HOUGHTON SULKY CO. MARION, OHIO KIEL AND EVANS CO., OAKLAND, CAL., Coast Distributing Agents. KENNEY MFG. CO., 531 VALENCIA ST., SAN FRANCISCO, Local Representative. New California Jockey Club ^e California Futurity Stakes^l909 and 1910 Entries to close December 3 1st, 1907 THE CALIFORNIA FUTURITY With $5000 Added To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1909 For foals of 1907; $10 entrance; $25 unless struck out by December 1, 1908; $50 unless struck out by August 15, 1909; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; 15 per cent of the stakes to the nominator of the winner; 10 per cent to the nominator of the second horse, and 5 per cent to the nominator of the third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry 4 pounds extra; of three or one of $7,000 value, 7 pounds extra. Non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won four races, 6 pounds; maidens, 9 pounds. By filing prior to December 1, 1908, with the New California Jockey Club an accepted transfer of engagement in this event, accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be released from any further liability. SIX FURLONGS. PERCY W. TREAT, Secretary THE CALIFORNIA FUTURITY With $5000 Added To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1910 $10 each for mares covered in 1907; $25 each for the produce of such mares unless struck out by December 1, 1909; $50 each unless struck out by August 15, 1910; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; 15 per cent of the stakes to the nominator of the dam of the winner; 10 per cent to the nominator of the dam of second horse and 5 per cent to the nomi- nator of the dam of the third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry 4 pounds extra; of three or one of $7,000 value, 7 pounds extra; non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won four races, 6 pounds; maidens, 9 pounds. If a mare nominated drops her foal before the 1st day of January, 1908, or if she has a dead or more than one foal, or is barren, the entry of such mare is void. By filing prior to December 1, 1909, with the New California Jockey Club an accepted transfer of the produce, with its engagement in this event accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be released from any liability as to the engagement of the produce. SIX FURLONGS. THOS. H. WILLIAMS, President. 24 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 21, 1907. APPEARANCES SOMETIMES MISLEADING. The value of a stock horse depends upon his ability to transmit and perpetuate with uniformity his most desirable qualities, or those for which his ancestors were noted. It sometimes happens, how- ever, that the sons and daughters of a stallion, which perpetuate his most valuable qualities in the high- est degree, and with the greatest uniformity, are not those which bear the closest resemblance to their sire in size, conformation, color, and general outward appearance. The breeder who pays fancy prices for the untried produce of any noted sire simply because the animal, in outward appearances, bears a close resemblance in color, markings and general outward appearance to that sire is liable to be disappointed. Imported Messenger, to which the American trot- ter is probably more largely indebted than to all other sources combined, was a gray in color. The two sons of Messenger, from which nearly all the trotters of the present day are descendants, were Mambrino and Bishop's Hambletonian, both of which were bay in color. There was a gray son of Messen- ger that was named Mambrino. As an individual he was evidently far superior to the bay Mambrino that got Abdallah, and Mambrino Paymaster. Judg- ing from the description, of him, this gray Mam- brino got excellent stock that was noted for size and substance, and some of his get had quite a local reputation, both as trotters and runners. Though never broken to harness this gray Mam- brino was quite popular, and was once sold for $1,200, if we remember correctly, while the bay son of Messenger known as Mambrino changed hands several times for a consideration 'of about $200. This gray Mambrino was not registered as thoroughbred either in Wallace's or Bruce's American Stud Books, but both the bay Mambrino and Bishop's Hambletonian appear in Bruce's Stud Book. We do not remember of ever having seen the name of this gray Mambrino, either in the pedi- grees of any of the old-time trotters of note, or those of more modern times. Rysdyk's Hambletonian bore little resemblance to his noted sire, Abdallah, in conformation, in fact was decidedly unlike him at many points, especi- ally in barrel, quarters, and gaskins and quantity of hair on his tail, yet he was the only son that the Year Book credits to Abdallah as a sire of 2:30 speed. It is very probable, however, that Conklin's Abdallah, the sire of the old-time world's trotting champion Rarus 2:13% was by old Ab- dallah, the sire of Rysdyk's Hambletonian. . Old Abdallah was kept for some years in New York City after his return to the North from Kentucky. We were informed years ago by a man who took care of the old horse, either late in the forties or early in the fifties, that, as the old horse received no paying patrons, he was occasionally mated with mares that were used on teams for hauling manure from the stable in which Abdallah was kept and no charge made for the service. It is not improbable that Conklin's Abdallah may have been the result of one of those surreptitious matings, but since he left neither a son nor daughter that perpetuated speed, the origin of Conklin's Abdallah is of less interest than it otherwise would have been. The most noted son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, as a perpetuator of speed, was George Wilkes, yet there was probably no other son of Hambletonian that was more unlike him in general appearance. The size, color, markings, gait and some of the other characteristics of George Wilkes, and the blood of the dams from which some of the best of his get were produced, bear very strong witness to a Clay and Morgan combination of blood lines in his dam. Neither Onward 2:25%, Red Wilkes, nor Jay Bird, which are among the best of the sons of George Wilkes as sires and perpetuators of speed, would have been suspected from their size, color and gen- eral appearance to have been begotten by that noted son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian. Allerton 2:09%, the most successful son of Jay Bird, as a sire of uni- form standard speed, would not be suspected from his color of being related to Jay Bird. So, too, the most famous descendants of the stal- lion Justin Morgan, as perpetuators of speed, each differs from his sire in some market respect, though in others there was a family resemblance. The original Justin Morgan was a bay in color, but Sherman Morgan, the most noted son of Justin Morgan as a perpetuator of trotting speed, was a chestnut in color, with some white markings, quali- ties that he evidently inherited from his dam. The fastest son of Sherman Morgan, and his most successful one in transmitting speed, style, and su- perior road qualities was Vermont Black-Hawk, and as his name indicates his color was black, as was also that of his dam. The most successful son of Vermont Black-Hawk as a sire was Ethan Allen 2:25%, undoubtedly one of the best-gaited trotters and finest gentleman's roadsters that lived in his day. The best son of Ethan Allen as a sire of speed was Daniel Lambert, whose color was chestnut, though his dam, Fanny Cook, a chestnut in color, was by the bay stallion old Abdallah. Harold was a bay in color and the noted broodmare Miss Russell was gray, yet the old-time noted trotting champion Maud S. 2:08% was chestnut. Alexander's Belmont 64 was bay, yet the gray mare Miss Russell was mated with Belmont 64, and the produce was the chestnut stallion Nutwood 2:18%, that has proved far superior to any other son of Belmont 64, not only as a sire of standard performers, but also as a speed per- petuator through both sons and daughters. Columns might be filled with similar cases, but enough facts have already been given to convince new beginners that, in selecting the sons or daugh- ters of some famous sire, they should test the quali- ties of the animals themselves, rather than select those which bear the closest resemblance to the sire in color and conformation, otherwise they will be liable to overlook the ones that really possess the most merit. — Am. Horse Breeder. FOR LICE ON ANIMALS. The "Agricultural Epitomist" says that aloes in fine powder is a speci- fic for the destruction of lice on all animals and as it has no poisonous properties, the intense bitterness be- ing what kills, it can be freely applied and as it is to be used in a. dry state its application is as safe in cold as well as in warm weather, consequent- ly it is free from all objections urged against other remedies. The use of a fine pepper box, dusting and rub- bing it in all over, then curry out in- side of a week, is the best way to apply it. Or take a pound of fresh lard, a fourth of a pound of kerosene oil and four ounces of flowers of sul- phur; mix them thoroughly. With this mixture rub the animal's head, also the spine and upon the shoulder and brisket and under the thighs and wherever the vermin is seen. Re- peat the operation once a week until the lice disappear, which will not be long. One application will kill the lice and in case of nits that are not hatched, the second application, put on a few days after, will entirely rid stock of all vermin. o SALTING BUTTER. We think it is the Iowa station that says the amount of salt to be incor- porated in the butter depends direct- ly on the amount of moisture the but- ter contains. Butter fat is not a salt- dissolving substance. This can be done only by the moisture in the but- ter. The first thing, then, to get a uniform amount of dissolved salt in butter is to get a uniform amount of moisture. The water should be evenly Sis tributed through the mass of butter. If it is present in the pockets or crevices in the butter when the salt is added, much salt will be lost in the form of brine, besides those par- ticles of butter near the pockets will contain more salt than those farther away. Best results are obtained by allow- ing the butter to drain well after washing and then applying the salt. In no case should salt be added till the butter has assumed a gathered condition. When the butter is medium soft after being worked, it has been found that from three-fourths to an ounce of salt for each pound of butter is not far from the correct amount. o The experiments in feeding cattle at the Missouri Experiment Station, ex- tending over several years, have dem- onstrated very forcibly the superior value of red clover, cowpea and al- falfa hay over timothy or sorghum hay when fed in connection with corn. This is proof, anew, of the value of the balanced ration. Protein feeds must be mixed with corn to get the best results in fattening animals. BIRDS CAGES SEEDS ANIMALS ROBISON BROS 467-469 McAllister street, near Van Ness Ave. Spratts Patent Dog Cakes As shown by comparison with the analyses of various foods, published by the United States Department of Agriculture, are, weight for weight, equal in nourishment to fresh raw beefsteak. They are superior to it as a food for dogs. SPRATTS PATENT (AMERICA) LTD., NEWARK, N. J. Depots at — Boston, Mass. 1279 Ontario St., Cleveland, Ohio. 714 South Fourth St., St. Louis, Mo. 988 Notre Dame St., Montreal, Can. 847 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. FOB SALE. A perfectly matched driving team, mare and gelding, six and seven years, dark bays, city broke, and excellent driv- ers. Full brother and sister, sired by Silas Skinner, dam a well bred mare. Handsome and good travelers. For fur- ther particulars and price, address D. J. F., Breeder & Sportsman Office. WRITE BREEZE. HE'S THE DOCTOR. TELL HIM YOUR CARBURETER TROUBLES. 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KENNETH C. 2:13^ Sired by McKinney, dam Mountain Maid (dam of Tom Carneal 2:08%), by -inS; second dam by Cloud, he by Rifleman (sire of Col. Lewis 2:18, etc.). Kenneth C. 2:13%, 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 1908 at Fleasanton, Gal. PEE POE SEASON — $40 Address for particulars, S. K. TEEFET, Fleasantou, Cal. CAMPBELL'S EMOLLIC IODOFORM GALL REMEDY For GALL, BACKS and SHOULDERS, CRUPPER SORES and SADDLE GALLS there is none superior. The horse CAN BE WORKED AS USUAL. For BARBED WIRE CUTS, CALKS, SCRATCHES, Blood Poisoned SORBS, ABRASIONS of the SKIN it has no equal. Its use will absolutely prevent Blood Poisoning. We placed it on the market relying wholly on its merit for success. The sales of 1906 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Remedy preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL REMEDY OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is quick and sure for those trouble- some skin cracks under the fetlock which injure and often lay up race horses. Guaranteed Trader the rood and Draffs Act, Jaae 30, 1906. Serial Number 1919. All Trainers Should Keep it in Their Stables. PRICE— 25c, 50c and $1.00 (Read our ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy In next issue of this paper) Jas. B. Campbell & Co., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison St., Chicago, Illinois Sold by all dealers in Harness and Turf Goods. If not in stock ask them to write any Jobber for it. Saturday, December 21, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 25 Zolock McKinney 's fastest entire Son. Record 2:05y4. Register No. 34471. Sire of Sherlock Holmes 2:06%, Bystander 2:08, Delilah (4) 2:09%, etc. Zolock has proved himself to be a great race horse and a great Sire. Zolock 's Dam is the Great Brood Mare Gazelle 2:11% (By Gossiper 2:14%), dam of ZOLOCK 2:05%, Zephyr 2:07%; second dam the great broodmare Oipsey (by Gen. Booth 2:30%), dam of Gazelle 2:11%, Delilah (3) 2:14%, Ed. Winship 2:15, Willets (mat.) 2:17, Dixie S. 2:27, and grandam of Col. Green (trial) 2:10%; third dam Echo Belle (grandam of Conn 2:15%), by Echo 462; fourth dam by Lummox; fifth dam by Grey Eagle. ZOLOCK stands 16 hands, weighs nearly 1200 pounds, is a beautiful brown and a horse of grand proportions. All his colts are good headed, and there has never been one that went lame. Will make a short season at the Race Track at San Bernardino, and not later than April 1st will be sent to Walla Walla, Wash. Fee $75. Mares shipped to the undersigned will receive the best of care at moderate charges. Address all correspondence to RUTHERFORD & YOUNG, San Bernardino, Cal. R. Ambush (5) 2 :liy2, winner of $5000 Stake at the Oregon State Fair, 1907. Holds the trotting record of the Northwest. Has raced at 2-3-4 and 5 years jld and never was behind the money. SIRED BY ZOLOCK 2:05^ First dam Lady May, by Silkwood 2:07; second dam by McKinney 2:11%; third dam by Inca; fourth dam by Echo. Will make a short season at the San Bernardino Race Track, and not later than April 1st will be sent to the State Fair Grounds, Salem, Oregon. For terms and particulars address HOMER RUTHERFORD, San Bernardino, Cal. i At the ^f Tongues End 1 5T0CK GET JUST ENO'.'GH AT THE RIGHT TIME. C0HPRE55ED PURE 5ALT BRICK5. ANDPATENT FEEDER5. No waste: no neglect.all convenience. Your dealer has it. Write us for the book. BELMONT STABLE SUPPLY CO. PATENTEES MANUFACTURERS Brooklyn, IM.Y. FOB SALE. Lady's driving" horse, winner of first prize and cup at Pasadena Horse Show of 1907. Seal brown gelding, stands 15.3, eight years old and absolutely sound. Apply to or address E. J. DE SABLA, 110 Sutter St. San Francisco, Cal. INFORMATION WANTED. A trainer and driver, who owns one of the best trotting bred stallions on this Coast, would like to communicate with some one who can suggest a good location for the stallion during . the season of 190S. Address GEO. T. ALGEO, F. O. Box 35, Irvington, Cal. GOOD ONES FOB SALE. A number of good mares, geldings, colts and Allies by such sires as McKin- ney, Searchlight, Lecco, James Madison, Daedalion, Morengo King and Bonnie McKinney. Good individuals, all kind and gentle. For further information and to see the horses apply to H. BUSING, Bac» Track, Alameda, Cal, FOB SALE. Fast pacing horse Dan S., mark 2:11% as a four-year-old. Is coming six. Abso- lutely sound. Has been out in pasture this year. He is the making of a two- minute horse. He is by Athablo, he by Diablo. His dam is by Daybreak 6408. Call or write for further particulars to TEOS. SILVEBTHOBN, 4276 Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. DAVE RYAN 33844, 2:13. (Public Trial 2:07) Rich mahogany bay stallion, 15^ hands, weighs about 1100 pounds, sired by Anteeola, dam Network by Echo .462; second dam Nettie by Nutwood 600 ; third dam Emblem by Tattler 2:26, son of Pilot Jr. 12 (grandam of Flying Jib and Arion) ; fourth dam Young Portia by Mambrino Chief; fifth dam Portia by Roebuck; sixth dam by Whips. Not being in a position to handle a stallion I will sell him at a reasonable price, and will take a good young driving mare in part payment. A good chance for any one wanting a highly bred, standard stallion. Address DB. HARRY CALMES, Melrose, Cal. V€SJ^ Registered U. 3. Patent Office **^^<* SPAVIN CURE TO THE WINTER QTJABTEBS FOB THE BEST CUBE, FIBING, BLISTER- ING AND THE USUAL METHODS ABE UNCERTAIN AT BEST; THEY MEND INVARIABLY FOB THE MOMENT ONLY. Don't take chances, use "SAVE-THE- HORSE." Don't think you are experi- menting; write for copy of contract and information; read what it has accom- plished for others; it will positively do the same for you. 71 Fisher Ave., White Plains, N. Y. — I cannot speak too highly of your "SAVE-THE-HORSE." I had a gray mare eight years old, born with a ring- bone, and that is something wonderful to say. I bought her two months ago dead lame, given up by all the horse doctors. I paid $105 and since have refused $400. Any time you want to send anyone to me I will be only too glad to show what your treatment has done for her. JNO. W. SULLIVAN. Office of Jacob B. Perkins, 39-40 Black- stone Building, Cleveland, Ohio — I purchased a bottle of "SAVE-THE- HORSE" from Strong, Cobb & Co., and went to work. My colt had two small lumps under his jaw, the result of dis- temper. I treated them with "SAVE- THE-HORSE" and they disappeared. JACOB B. PERKINS. Inter-State School, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Enclosed find purchaser's acknow- ledgement of one bottle "SAVE-THE- HORSE," contract No. 31502. I have no complaint, all my spavins and curbs are gone. PAUL F. DOLAN, care Fire Dept. Scotch Line, Ontario — Some time ago I bought one bottle of "SAVE-THE-HORSE" from Lyman & Sons. Toronto. Applied for splint, which has disappeared entirely. JOHN O. ALLAN. "Save-the-Horse" permanently cures Spavin, Ringbone (except low Ringbone) Curb, Thoroughpin, Splint, Shoe Boil, Wind Puff, Injured Tendons, and all lameness without scar or loss of hair. Horse may work as usual. $5.00 Fer 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 Dealers or Express Paid. Troy Chemical Co. Binghamton, N.Y. Formerly Troy. N. Y. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. IMPORTED HACKNEY STALLIONS At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERICKER, West Orange, N. J TOM DILLON — Agent for — John B. Stetson's Hats Orders filled by mail. Van Ness Ave. & McAllister St., San Francisco. John Barduhn, formerly of the Thurlow Block John Kavanagh, formerly of the Palace Hotel Kavanagh & Barduhn Merchant Tailors 1124 Golden Gate Avenue, Between Buchanan and Webster Sts., San Francisco, Cal. 3jn(9i n&y 3 used and recommended by the! ^largest fire-arms manufacturers ir Experienced gun users every-1 f where say it is the best rust preventatives i earth — on water, too. \ Being a light oil it enters the pores 1 of the metal and forms an impercept-1 ible_ covering that is moisture-proof I *k without making the gun sticky or J I greasy to handle. Bestforoilingthe / I fine mechanisms of the finest gun, / I because it docs not dry out, num.Jf I harden, turn rancid, collect dust^T r? sample. G. W. Co\e£ ■Tree Company, 102 New St., New Yorlr, N. T. PETER SAXE & SON. 513 32d stiecl ua.kland. Cal.. luiportei s. Bivt-ders and Dealers loi past uiiiiy ycti.s. ,\u varie- ties Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Hogs. High cluss breeding atoek. Correspondence so licited. BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers In PAPER 1400-1450 4th St., San Francisco, Cal. Blake, Moffitt & Towne, Los Angeles. •Blake. McFall & Co.. Portland, Oregon. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. San Francisco, Cal., Oct. 12, 1907. The H. T>. Cowles Co., otherwise known as the Cowles-Payne Co., a partnership, is this day dissolved. I will not be re- sponsible for any debts contracted from this date on account of the above named partnership. C. S. PAYNE. THREE HIGH CLASS HORSES FOB SALE TO CLOSE AN ESTATE. No. 1. Seal brown gelding, five years old, stands 16 hands, weighs 1,150 pounds. Sired by Direct 2;051/&, dam by Guy Wilkes 2:12^; second dam by Chas. Derby 2:20. This horse has never been trained, but is a fine driving horse and can trot a 2:40 gait. He is in every respect a very handsome and desirable animal, in first-class condition, very kind and gentle. No. 2. Bay filly coming three years old, stands 15.1 hands, is a trotter. Sired by Greco B. 2:12%, dam by Poscora Hayward; second dam by Williamson's Belmont. She is a remarkably fine fills', gentle and kind, has been broken but four weeks, and think she can show a three-minute gait. No. 3. Bay gelding, coming three years old, natural pacer. Sired by Wil- liam Harold 2:13%; first dam by Luster 2:22; second dam by Richard's Elector 2170; third dam by Chieftain 721; fourth dam by Williamson's Belmont; fifth dam by imported Langford. Has been broken but two months, and shows great natural speed. Stands 15.3 hands, weighs 1,075 pounds. Is developed like tt four or five-year-old. Very handsome and in first-class condition. A real show horse, with the kindest disposi- tion and every promise to become a great race horse. None of these horses wear boots or straps. They are not afraid of any- thing on the road, and I will guarantee each one to be sound and without blemish. For particulars address or apply to H. OLSEN, 814 B St., Haywards, Cal. Racing ! New California Jockey Club Oakland Race Track OPENING DAY SATURDAY, NOV. 9 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, thereafter every 20 minutes until 1:40 P. M. No smoking in the last two cars, which are reserved for ladies and their escorts. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS, President. PERCY W. TREAT, Secretary. WM. P. EGAN, M. E. C. V. S. VETERINARY SURGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner Webster and Chestnut Streets, SAN F3AHCISCO, CAI. CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — In— HALFTONES AND LINE ENGRAVING Artistic Designing-. 141 Valencia St. San FranclBco COLLIE AND BLOODHOUND PUP- PIES FOR SALE. Best bred Young Stock on the Coast. Sires and Dams winners on the Bench and Workers in the Field. Address T. S. GRIFFITH, Glen Tana Collie Kennels, Spokane, Wash. RUBBEROID ROOFING Weather Proof, Acid Proof, Fire Re- sisting. BOBESTELI, RICHARDSON ft CO., 473-485 Sixth St., San Francisco, Cal. „Q C0PAIBA mm CAPSULES K \ 01 W. HIGGINBOTTOM LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEER Office With E. Stewart & Co., 297 Valencia St., S. F. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno, Cal. Write for Terms and Dates. JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DUE- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Nlles & Co., Los Angeles, Gal. "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. MARE FOR SALE. Handsome, stylish black driving mare. 6 years old, 1300 pounds. Kind, gentle. Lady can drive. Price, J400. Address DB. SOL SHOCKLEY, Box 377, Merced, Cal. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 21, 1907. Afefe»KKM»ft»M>feK*»>»*AA»ft*feA»*»fe»> * 4 S 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 You Can't Cut Out A BOG SPAVIN or THOROUGHPIN. but A0SORBINE will clean them off and you work the horse same time. Removes Bursal Enlargements, Thickened Tissues, Infiltrated Parts and any puff or Swelling. Cures Lameness, Allays Pain. Reduces Thick Swollen Glands, Shoe Boil, Capped Hock; Restores the circulation, assists nature to repair strained, ruptured tendons, ligaments or muscles, strengthen any part that needs it without blistering or removing the hair and you work the horse all the time. Look over your stock — fix them up now when you have time and be ready for the sales or races later with sound, smooth horses. You can buy ABSORBINE at regular dealers. Price, $2.00 per bottle, or sent to you express prepaid with full instructions. Write me about any special case on which you would like advice. M 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 A GOOD LINIMENT Por 80 cents a gallon can be made as follows: AESOEBIKE - - TINEG-AE - - - WATEE - - - ■ SALT PETEE - - 4 ounces - - 1 quart - 3 quarts ■ - 1 ounce Use it for bruises, strains, collar galls, to toughen the shoulders on work horses, to reduce swellings and for all kinds of troubles where a linament is useful. Absorbine and Absorbine Jr. Manufactured only by ABSORBINE JR. CTTBED MT Enlarged Glands that had been bothering me for over eight years.' writes Sophia G. Bond, "Warren, Mass., and it will do the same for you in a safe and pleasant manner; allay the inflammation, kill pain and gradually restore the neck and throat to normal size and condition. Cures goitre, tumors, wens, gouty or rheumatic deposits, synovitis, varicose veins, varicocele, hydrocele, sprains of the muscles or ligaments. $1.00 per bot- tle, at all druggists or postpaid. W. F. YOUNG, P. D. 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Address WILLIAM LEECH, Patentee and Sole Owner, 318-320 Third St., __^ Marysville, CaL Four more In 2:15 have already been credited this season to "McKINNEY" 2:1114 Maklnr his wonderful list still more remarkable. £™?on1hi°sKjoi^.The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. SHREVE - & - BARBER - COMPANY PIONZEE DEALERS 1023 Market St, Mail Orders a Specialty GUNS, AMMUNITION, FISHING TACKLE AND SPORTING GOODS SAN FBANCISCO ---- CALIFORNIA Awarded Gold Medal at California State Fair, 1892. Every horse owner jvhu values his stock should constantly hnve a supply of it on hand. It im- proves and keeps stock in the pink of condition. Ask your groi'i rs or dealers for it. Positively cures ( olic. Scouring and Indigestion. Manhattan Food Co.. C. P. Kertel.Pres., 1001-1003 E. 14th St., Oakland, Cal. Useful and Beautiful No other firm could offer this but us. This is the first time we have ever made this offer — this beauti- ful four-piece set of Silverware (guaranteed), full size for family use, packed in case. For Only 97c It is done solely to advertise our product and only one set will be sent to each family, with positively no duplicate or- ders. The plate is heavy and" the pattern one of the latest and most fashionable — the famous "Rose." The pieces are FIT TO GRACE ANY TABLE AND WILL LAST FOR YEARS HDriCD TC\ HAV This price includes all packing, shipping and de- V-HvL/HIN. 1 \J-Un. I livery charges prepaid to your door. Send cash, money order, or 2c stamps to DepL B., Rogers Silverware Co., No. 114 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit is- sued, available in all the large cities of tne world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the fire of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in fire and burglar proof steel vaults. SCOFIELD'S New - Horse - Market THE HOME OF HARRY HURST 2:1414. 101 VALENCIA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Auction Sales Every Wednesday All Kinds of Horses Bought and Sold. Matinee Prospects a Specialty. A. H. SCOFIELD, Auctioneer. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN am*ii*mm*m*Miw*m**mM-— ■ m -IS ^*a 140 TAN NESS A7ENUI Hardware. Shotgun and Rifle Cartridges Loaded to Order. Telephone. Market 2365. Near Hayes Street *!A*M!*>M*M)*AftM>fe»fcM!M>*nfcftnnfennnft«ftMtM>ftftAAA*fefe»fe»etfe9>« GOLCHER BROS., Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co. GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS 4 4 6 & <£ 4 & 4 4 6 4 4 4 £ 4 IS 4 4 4 Telephone < Temporary 1883 511 Market St., San Francisco f General Watts 2:09^4, World's Champion three-year-old stallion by "AXWORTHY" (3) 2:15y2 And winner of American Horse Breeder Futurity. It pays to book to such a sire. when writing kindly Th Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. mention tnisjoumal r J Ml He Worth Saving ?, Why trade off or sell at a beggarly price a good horse j ost 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 •C OINTMENT. i.. ri. Davenport, a prominent physician of Sheridan . lnd. . writes: I have used a number of remedies for the removal of cm bs. splints, thieken"d tendons and tissues generally, but Tor the last two years I have not been without Qulnn's Ointment. 1 have tested It thor- oughly at different times, and cay without hesitancy ihit it \3 the only reliable reme- dy of the kind 1 have evertried.'' Price 31.00 per bottle. Sold by alldruggiBts or . i^ittaSL'.*" W. B. Eddy & Co.. Whitehall, N.Y. * THE BREEDER. AND SPORTSMAN Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots AUTOLOADING SHOT GUN YOU CAN AFFORD IT. The Remington Autoloading Shotgun is within the reach of the moderate Durse. It has the well-kno^wn Remington pattern and penetration. "Without the punishing "kick" and" with the new Autoloadings-stem, which requires the shooter only to pull and release the trigger for each shot, this new Remington represents cures absolute safety. Tlie recoil loads the gun. List Fiice, $40; Liberal Sealers' Discount. REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY un luxury. The solid breech se Agency: 1 1 ion, N. Y. 315 Broadway, New York City. "LOOK FOR THE BIG RED W" THE big red \fj is the connecting' link between the consumer and the makers of Winchester goods. Over a year ago we adopted this safe-guarding trade-mark and since that time every box, carton and package put out by us has borne the big red \fj, the hall-mark of goods as perfect as brains, experience and inge- nuity, coupled with a modern and complete plant, can make them. Our object in adopting this trade-mark was to make it easy to distinguish Winchester goods from other makes, which equal them neither in quality nor reputation, and thus protect you and protect ourselves. We have done our part. Will you do yours by looking for the big red W whenever buying anything in our line? The big red VV is to guns, cartridges and loaded shells what the word "Sterling" is to silverware the world over. For your own protection we again ask you to "Look for the big red W" WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. - - - - New Haven, Conn., U. S. A. Mlhacm Our 1907 New Model Three Bolted Gun embodies all of the requisite qualities of a perfect gun — safety, strength, durability, superior shoot- ing qualities, beautiful lines, nice balance, and in our hiyh grade guns very fine finish and richness of ornamentation. See cut No. 7 $300 list gun shown above — special price $213.75, ejector $j0~ extra- We guarantee the three bolts to hold the gun tight for all time and not allow the gun to fly open in discharging. "We guarantee the coil main springs forever against breaks and miss-fires. Send for 1907 Art Catalog describing- improvements and special prices on eighteen grades $17.75 net to $300 list. -*■>:«- i/ Il3 ITHACA GUN CO., Dept. 15 ITHACA, N. Y. Pacifr, Coast Branch: Phil B, Bekeart Co., 717 Market St., San Francisco Ask the Man Who owns a PARKER GUN why he would rather have it than any other Gun on the market — Then You'll Know why the PARKER is the Gun You want. PARKER BROS., meriden, conn. (Catalogue on Application) NEW YORK OFFICE, 32 Warren Street THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 28, 1907. Brighton Beach Racing Association LIST OF STAKES CLOSING THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1908 Entries to the following Stakes -will close with the Racing Secretary at the office of the Association. 215 llontague St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. TO BE RUN IN 1910 PRODUCE STAKES Guaranteed Cash Value, $30,000 For the produce of mares covered in 1907. the Stakes to be run in 1910, for then two-year-olds, as two events, one race for Colts and Geldings and one race for Fillies. The value of the event for Colts and Geldings to be $15,000, and the value of the event for Fillies to be $15,000. For The Midsummer Meeting, 1908. THE BRIGHTON HANDICAP, Guaranteed Cash Value $25,000, for three-vear-olds and upward — One and a Quarter Miles. THE INVINCIBLE HANDICAP, $7,500 added, for three-year-olds and upward — One and a Quarter Miles. THE BRIGHTON MILE, $3,000 added, for three-year-olds and up- ward— One Mile. THE TEST HANDICAP, $3,000 added, for three-year-olds and up- ward— One Mile. JAMAICA STAKES (Selling). $1,500 added, for three-year-olds and upward — Six Furlongs. THE ISLIP HANDICAP, $2,000 added, for three-year-olds and up- ward— One Mile and a Furlong. NAUTILUS STAKES (Selling). $1,500 added, for three-year-olds and upward — One Mile and a Sixteenth. SEAGATE STAKES, $2,500 added, for three-year-olds— One Mile and a Furlong. GLEN COVE HANDICAP, $2,000 added, for three-year-olds— Six Furlongs. MONTAUK STAKES, $2,000 added, for two-year-olds— Six Furlongs. ATLANTIC STAKES (Selling). $1,500 added, for two-year-olds— Five and a half Furlongs. WINGED FOOT HANDICAP, $2,000 added, for two-year-olds— Six Furlongs. DISTAFF STAKES, $1,500 added, for two-year-old fillies— Five Furlongs. BRIGHTON STEEPLECHASE, $5,000 added. The full course, about Two and one-half Miles. PUNCHESTOWN STAKES, Steeplechase, $1,500 added. Short course, about Two Miles. CURRAGH STAKES (Selling). Steeplechase, $1,500 added. Short course, about Two Miles. For The Autumn Meeting, 1908. THE BRIGHTON CUP, Guaranteed Cash Value $10,000 and $1,000 Cup. for three-vear-olds and upward— Two Miles and a Quarter. THE CUP PRELIMINARY, $2,500 added, for three-year-olds and upward— 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 of the Brighton Beach Racing Association. JOHN BODEN, Racing Secretary. C. J. FITZGERALD, President. New California Jockey Club n>e California Futurity Stakesf»rl909 •>* 1910 Entries to close December 31st, 1907 THE THE CALIFORNIA FUTURITY CALIFORNIA FUTURITY With $5000 Added To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1909 For foals of 1907; $10 entrance; $25 unless struck out by December 1, 190S; $50 unless struck out by August 15, 1909; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; 15 per cent of the stakes to the nominator of the winner; 10 per cent to the nominator of the second horse, and 5 per cent to the nominator of the third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry 4 pounds extra; of three or one of $7,000 value, 7 pounds extra. Non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won four races, 6 pounds; maidens, 9 pounds. By filing prior to December 1, 1908, with the New California Jockey Club an accepted transfer of engagement in this event, accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be released from any further liability. SIX FURLONGS. PE^CY W. TREAT, Secretary With $5000 Added To be Run at the Fall Meeting of 1910 $10 each for mares covered in 1907; $25 each for the produce of such mares unless struck out by December 1, 1909; $50 each unless struck out by August 15, 1910; $150 to start; $5,000 added, of which $1,000 to second and $500 to third; 15 per cent of the stakes to the nominator of the dam of the winner; 10 per cent to the nominator of the dam of second horse and 5 per cent to the nomi- nator of the dam of the third horse. Winners of two sweepstakes or one of $5,000 value to carry 4 pounds extra; of three or one of $7,000 value, 7 pounds extra; non- winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won four races, 6 pounds; maidens, 9 pounds. If a mare nominated drops her foal before the 1st day of January, 1908, or if she has a dead or more than one foal, or is barren, the entry of such mare is void. By filing prior to December 1, 1909, with the New California Jockey Club an accepted transfer of the produce, with its engagement in this event accompanied with all forfeits to date, the original subscriber will be released from any liability as to the engagement of the produce. SIX FURLONGS. THOS. H. WILLIAMS, President. Saturday, December 2S, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN (Established 1S82.) 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 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. OWNERS OF TROTTERS AND PACERS and all who are interested in the sport of harness rac- ing should interest themselves in the proposed amendments to the rules which are designed to per- mit amateur clubs to charge admission fees to club races and also to race for prizes without having their horses penalized with records. Some time ago the American Trotting Association made such an amend- ment to its rules, but the National Association has never concurred in the amendment, and it now pro- posed to have the matter acted on at the next con- gress of the associations, to be held in February. At the last meeting of the Board of Review, held in New York, resolutions to this effect were passed and horsemen all over the country, and associations in affiliation with the National Association, are re- quested to meet and take some notice of this pro- posed change, that at the congress in February some definite and final action may be taken in the mat- ter. We now have a strong matinee club in San Francisco, and there is another in Los Angeles, be- sides several smaller clubs in other places on the Coast, and some united action on their part in con- junction with the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breed- ers' Association and other members of the National Trotting Association, should be taken that the Pa- cific Coast horsemen should be represented at the congress. There is a big demand all over the coun- try that driving clubs be permitted to charge admis- sion without penalizing horses with records, and the rules need changing to conform to this demand. We hope to see those interested in matinee and regular racing take steps immediately in this matter. ATTENTION IS CALLED to the advertisement of the Brighton Beach Produce Stakes, which is worth $15,000, and to the fact that it only costs $10 to nominate a mare, the produce of which is eligible, irrespective of whether the produce be a colt or filly. No breeder of thoroughbreds can afford to neglect patronizing this Stake, as the first payment does not become due until after the yearling sales, the obligation thereby passing to the purchaser. The fact of the yearling being eligible to this rich Stake will make the youngster much more valuable than it would be if it did not have this engagement. BOARD OF REVIEW, N. T. A. Usual Grind of Routine Cases Heard by Board at Its Annual Meeting. The Board of Review of the National Trotting Association met in New York City, December S, with the following members present: President P. P. Johnston, Lexington, Ky. ; Charles Dana Palmer, Lowell, Mass.; W. Perry Taylor, Buffalo, N. Y.; William Russell Allen, St. Louis, Mo., and W. H. Gocher, secretary. The secretary brought before the board the pre- vious resolution and action of the board on the subject of matinee races, as follows: "The matter of matinee races, in connection with the new rule adopted by the American Trotting As- sociation on the subject, was brought before the board by the secretary, and after a discussion, the board, on motion of Mr. Devereux, seconded by Mr. Palmer, adopted the following: "In answer to the inquiries addressed to this as- sociation as to what now constitutes a public race, a time trial and an amateur event, at which records and bars may or may not be had, we beg leave to state that any contest between horses for purse, premium, stake or wager, or involving admission fees, on any course, in the presence of judges and timers, constitutes a public race. "Records are made in public races and in per- formances against time when the horse trots or paces a full mile according to rule. "Time otherwise taken on any track constitutes a bar, whether made on a track in membership with the National Trotting Association or on a track not in membership with it. "The strictness of this rule was relaxed some years ago by the American Trotting Register Asso- ciation, the American Trotting Association, and the National Trotting Association, adopting rules pro- viding that horsemen may have 'trials of speed' at any time without incurring records or bars, where thee is no pool selling, hook making or other pub- lic betting on the event, no money competed for, no entrance charged or collected from competing horses, no admission fee charged to the gate or grandstand, and no privileges of any kind sold, and by the further provision that amateur driving clubs in membership with the League of Amateur Driv- ing Clubs and in membership with this association, might give one meeting, not to exceed three days, each year, at which gate admission may be charged, if all the other speed trial conditions above men- tioned are complied with. At such a meeting rec- ords cannot be made or bars incurred. They are not considered public races. "The American Trotting Association is now work- ing under a different rule, passed by its congress last winter. It is best for the horse interest that the rules governing it should be uniform, and we recommend horsemen and track organizations to give this question, among others, careful considera- tion during the season, and come to the National Trotting Association Congress next winter prepared to take such action as may seem wise and best for all concerned." The secretary also laid before the board the cor- respondence between himself and the secretary of the American Trotting Association. Whereupon, after discussion, on motion of Mr. Taylor, the board adopted the resolution and in- structed the secretary to send the same, preceded by a copy of the former resolution of the board, in circular form, to the members: "The above resolutions call the attention of mem- bers to the fact that a proposition to amend the rules would be brought forward at the coming con- gress, to allow greater freedom to race, charge gate money, and give things of value as premiums with- out incurring records. As far as we are now in- formed; you will be asked to consider the wisdom of adhering to the present rule on the subject, to substitute a rule, providing that records can only be obtained where a fee is charged for a horse to enter a race, or where money is competed for, with other intermediate propositions. "We trust you will give this question thoughtful consideration and come to the congress in February prepared to take such action as will be best for the trotting horse interest." Resolutions were adopted on the death of Paul Hugus Hacke, of Pittsburg, Pa., who was a member of the board from 1884 to 1890, and whose death oc- surred on September 7. On motion of Mr. Allen, the president was author- ized to prepare suitable resolutions establishing mu- tual relations between the Victoria Breeders' and Owners' Trotting Horse Association of Australia and the National Trotting Association. RACING AND BETTING. Grand Circuit racing during next year is likely to be given with little attempt at betting, for while a few of the meetings will be able to conduct this feature of the business unmolested, there has been no change as regards Readville, Cleveland and Hartford, writes Hawley in the Stock Farm. The struggle that the Readville association has made has been a heroic one and New England breeders, as well as horsemen throughout the country, owe it to themselves to support this association in its endeavor to continue light harness racing in the face of adverse conditions. Cleveland has done right nobly and there is no reason to believe that this association will give up until it is forced to make a change of base through the encroachment of the city's growth. Nothing has shown the stability of the sport of racing more emphatically than the abil- ity of various trotting associations to conduct meet- ings without the financial aid and the additional at- traction that comes from speculation on the races. The mere fact that any association can raise by sub- scription funds necessary to pay the purses and to meet all expenses incident to the giving of such speaks volumes for the popularity of the sport of racing and the appreciation that is felt by the sub- scribers for the importance of maintaining that which is the very life of the horse business. Doubtless the future will prove that whenever light harness racing is given in a community such as that in which Readville is situated, on a plane that attracts lovers of keen sport, it will not be absolutely essential to furnish betting to attract large concourses of people, for the average race goer, while he may thoroughly enjoy the speculative end of the business and keenly relish risking his money and backing his judgment, has already shown that the prime attraction at a harness meeting is the contest that is furnished. The absence of pool- selling keeps away the gambler, the tout, the un- scrupulous trickster, and possibly is a source of disappointment to some who plan to win their ex- penses by betting, yet the rank and file, the real horsemen, the pleasure seekers can be educated to the fact that betting is not absolutely for their pleasure. Many owners who campaign extensive stables and who know that even the greatest suc- cess can hardly compensate them for their outlay, seek the pool box in order that they may replenish their funds; yet if the truth were known, it would probably be found that a very small percentage of them ever came out ahead. It is the sharp shooter who wins the money, the sure thing player, the framer of jobs, and not the unsophisticated public. The same feeling that prompts men to pay fabulous prices for trotters and pacers for breeding purposes, for driving for pleasure, or for racing incites them to visit race meetings and contents them to sit in the stand and watch the proceedings. The men who furnish the sport of racing are not by any means those who furnish the pool buyers, and thus it would seem that by making racing thorough- ly attractive, by eliminating the old-fashioned methods, abolishing protracted scoring, by enforc- ing discipline and by furnishing an attractive back- ground to the scene, the racing public would find the pleasure of watching the sport keen enough without the opportunity being given of gratifying the desire to gamble. It has been said that the American people are by nature gamblers, and while this in a sense may be true, it is no less so with men the world over, yet there are many whose desire to speculate rises only when the opportunity is placed before them. Betting is indulged in on the great foot-ball games held between the various col- leges, yet if it were impossible to indulge in it, fully as many thousands would attend the struggles on the gridiron. Betting is indulged in at elections, yet the abolishment of the practice, the elimination of all possibility to back one's judgment would not put an end to the system of election by ballot. The only form of sport I know of in this country that seems to he absolutely dependent on bet- ting is racing the thoroughbred, and for this un- healthy condition of affairs neither the horse him- self nor the "sport of kings" is responsible. It is the fault of the men who have controlled its destinies, the insatiate greed of the pool room vampires, the hold that unprincipled men have been allowed to obtain. The sport itself is all that it should be and can furnish pleasureable excitement sufficient to gratify even the most blase spectator. Racing the thoroughbred has been made a means of gambling, yet it is not a gambling devise and millions of men and women have enjoyed it to the utmost with never a thought of speculating. Betting on light harness racing has never had the same attraction for the American people because of the methods pursued, which delay a decision and deprive a bettor from what is termed quick action. There is every reason to believe that in the future trotting meet- ings can be so conducted that the racing public will find attractions other than those that come from speculation, and it behooves racing associations to so appeal to the sport loving instinct of the spec- tators that the patronage will be all that is essen- tial to maintain racing without the aid which has in the past been derived from the revenues paid into the treasuries by the men who are awarded betting privileges. Lovers of the light harness horse have shown their enthusiasm over the sport and their admiration for the American trotter in more ways than one, for they have been willing to con- done the offenses of racing associations in neglect- ing much that should have been done in the past. A visit to the betting ring during any of the important trotting meetings in this country will convince the casual observer that between heats the betting ring does not attract more than a very small percentage of the spectators, for the stands are not depleted, nor is the ring crowded at such times. It would of course be beneficial to trotting associations if betting could be conducted as has been done in former j'ears, but merely because steps have been taken to put a stop to all forms of specu- lation at many meetings does not mean that racing is to cease or even be curtailed. The future of rac- ing the light harness horse depends largely on the attitude of the managers of the racing associations themselves, for it is absolutely essential that asso- ciations make the sport popular and this can only be done by doing away with the unpleasant features that have been so noticeable in times gone by. Methods that have obtained in the past will not do, and if remunerative crowds are to be had at trotting meetings, the judging and the starting must be well-balanced, drivers must be forced to do their best and the horses must be sent away on even terms after only a few scores. The pool box has been responsible for many evils and now that betting has become a secondary consideration, all the evils must be eradicated. If five thousand people can be attracted by a trotting meeting, it is surely possible to double this number under improved con- ditions, and it will depend upon the managers of associations whether or not the sport which has been shown to be more popular with the masses than any other shall thrive or become commonplace. WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT IT. Pasadena. Cal., Nov. 29, 1907. Tuttle's Elixir Co.. Los Angeles. Cal. — Gentlemen: I have used both your horse and family Elixir for tile last fifteen years. Have it in my house ami stable continually, and would not be without it. I consider it best of all I have ever used, for what it is claimed. Very truly yours, M. E. WOOD. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 28, 1907. CHASE'S HOLIDAY SALE. MARVIN WILKES 2:12'/2. Cold and foggy weather kept so many people at home last Monday evening, that the crowd at Chase's pavilion. 478 Valencia street, was not a large one, when the holiday sale was held. While prices were not high, there were many good sales made and the bidding, under William Higginbottom's persuasive pleading, was lively. The demand for horses that are ready to do something on the road or track, was very good. Some good bargains were picked up by wise bidders, and a few brought prices at which they were well sold. Washington McKinney only brought $825, about half his worth in good times, and he was purchased by Sam Norris, who will keep him in the stud at Santa Rosa. Sir Charles Valpey, a very handsome and well-bred trotting stallion by Nutwood Wilkes ont of „a mare by Silver Bow, was not sold, Mr. Vandervoort of Irvington retaining him. This horse is a grandly- bred fellow and should be patronized liberally by breeders wherever he stands. The record of the sale follows: Morgan, b g, 1903, by Hart Boswell, dam by Director; E. Stewart, $180. Belle H., b m, 1901, by Hart Boswell, dam by Bally; H. Olsen, $150. Edna Rose, ch m, 1900, by Imp. Bassetlaw, dam by Midlothian; J. C. Smith, $90. Ned Dennis, b g, 1905, by Mendocino, dam by Cropsy's Nutwood; H. Olsen, $200. Regal Belle, ch m, by Regal Wilkes, dam by Arthurton; E. A. Heesing, $130. Don Archer, ch g, by Geo. W. Archer, dam by Steinway; E. Schofleld, $225. Button Boy, b s, by Washington MeKinnev, dam by Derby, E. Scofield, $300. Amazonian, 1900, br m, by James Madison, dam by Chas. Derby; O. Redemeyer, $405. Prince Allen, blk g, 1902, by Marengo King, dam by Mambrino Wilkes; A. Marshal, $300. Florence Searchlight, g f. 1905, by Searchlight, dam by Rustic; John Page. $220. Lorraine, b m, 1903, by Daedalion, dam by Greenwich; F. Schrick. $185. Sorrel Gelding, 1900, by Gossiper, dam by Ab- botsford; William Watt, $140. Prince, blk g, 1898, by Son of Dexter Prince; B. Blake, $160. Bay gelding. 1905, by Cassian, dam bv Guy Wilkes, W. Mendenhall, $60. Bay gelding. 1906, by Stam B., dam by Secretary; C. Atkinson, $85. Bay mare, 1903, by Alta Vela, dam bv Osito; H. Dunlap. $340. Impulse, ch m, 1902, by Green's Rufus; W. Watt, $200. Washington McKinney, br s, 1896, by McKinney. dam by Whipple: Sam Norris, $825. Greggie. b m, 1901, by Nutwood Wilkes, dam bv Magic; A. Scofield, $335. Iranwood, b g, 1902 by Iran Alto, dam bv Nutwood: H. Olsen, $105. Twenty-three Skidoo, b f, 1907, by Nutwood Wilkes, dam by Director; James Marshall, $275. Derby O. b g, by Charles Derbv, dam by Anteeo; E. Stewart, $140. Royal Del. br m. by Del Oro. dam bv Roval Sid: Chas. Relling. $100. Greyling, gr g, 1903, by Arthur Wilkes, dam by Mendocino J. G. Thomas, $275. Dixie, gr m. 1903. by Dick Russell, dam by Alex. Button; P. J. Howard, $115. Casey, b g. 1902, by Holdfast, dam bv Secretary; W. M. Higginhottom, $80. Carter Wilkes, b c, 1904, by Nutwood Wilkes, Allie Cresco 2:13%; E. Reese, $135. Chin Wah 2:25, b g, 1897, by Athadon; E. Bu- chanan, $115. Dan Rankin, b g, 1903, by Diablo, dam Bessis Rankin 2:16% ; J. Deschler, $290. McDougall. b g, 1902. by Stam B„ dam bv Fallis; M. C. Delano, $290. Moffat D. 2:22, b g, 1897, by Sable Wilkes; Mc- Gowan & Butler, $220. Bay Mare, by Blue Dawn, dam by Mambrino Rus- sell; J. McGrath, $140. Rey Direction, blk g, 1902. by Rey Direct, dam by Steinway; H. Scofield, $175. Pair of Mares by Lynwood W.; Sam Norris, $260. Alex B. 2:24%, b m, 1893, by Nutwood Wilkes, dam by Albert W.; A. Gower, $120. The State Agricultural Society has decided to postpone disposing of the State Pavilion at Fif- teenth and M streets until after its new Agricul- tural building is completed. This means that the pavilion will remain where it is for nearly a year to come. Work on the new structure, money for which has been appropriated, will begin on the 1st of January. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Society last week plans and specifications for the proposed State Fair Pavilion were accepted. The plans were drawn by State Architects Sellon and Hemmings. At the last regular meeting, a month ago, several bids for the purchase of the Pavilion were received, but thrown out because they were considered too low. The Directors have now made up their minds not to gell their quarters until they have a new home to go into. It had beer, intended to have the Fifteenth and M street structure torn down and removed by the first fo the year. — Sacramento Bee. Our front page illustration this week is of the stallion Marvin Wilkes 2:12%, the grandly bred trotter and excellent race horse that Mr. A. Robertson of Mel- bourne, Australia, purchased two weeks ago from Walter Mastin of Sacramento, and will ship to Aus- tralia soon after the holidays. This is one of the best young stallions in California, and we believe he is the best ever bought here for the antipodes, everything considered. Marvin Wilkes stands full sixteen hands, weighs with black points and with legs and feet that are nearly 1200 lbs., and is a beautiful mahogany bay as near perfect as can be found. He has a remark- ably short back, but stands over a lot of ground and his proportions could hardly be improved upcn. We don't know where a trotting stallion with as fast a record and as good all over in size, form, color, disposition and soundness, could be found in America at anywhere near the figure paid for Marvin Wilkes by Mr. Robertson. His breeding combines the blood of Electioneer, Wilkes and Nutwood, backed by two crosses of Williamson's Belmont. His sire is Don Marvin by Fallis, he by Electioneer. Don Marvin's dam Cora 2:22% (dam of two in the list) by Don Victor, thoroughbred son of William- son's Belmont. Don Marvin's second dam Clarabell (great brood- mare) by Abdallah Star. The dam of Marvin Wilkes was Nora S. (public trial 2:17) by Sable Wilkes 2:18, son of Guy Wilkes 2:15%, and she had but two foals, the other being injured and not trained. The second dam of Marvin Wilkes was Grace by Nutwood 600. and the third dam the thoroughbred trotting mare Gracie, that had a race record of 2:37%. Gracie was by Jack Hayes out of Princess, a daughter of Williamson's Belmont. A horse whose pedigree is made up of the blood of Electioneer, Wilkes and Nutwood, and whose third- dam is a thoroughbred mare with a trotting record of 2:37% can be called as well bred as any horse ever bred in the United States, as it has no weak points in it anywhere. Marvin Wilkes divided second and third money in the Occident Stake when a three-year-old, and won the Stanford Stake the same year. Mr. Robertson has made an excellent selection, and we believe that Marvin Wilkes will be a great sire of speed. He has but two two-year-olds- and ten yearlings, his stud season having been very limited, but the lowest price Mr. Robertson could get on any of them was $500, which speaks well for the horse. Marvin Wilkes is now at Dan Misner's stables at the White House Tavern, and will remain there until shipped to Melbourne next month. over. I would like to jog him here during the winter a little, or if better, turn him out in some good pasture in day time and have him taken up at night. Will be pleased to hear from you at your convenience. Yours very truly, F. J. RUHSTALLER. In accordance with Mr. Rubstaller's request Wild Bell 2:08% is now at Sacramento, where his gener- ous owner will enjoy seeing and driving him during the winter months. While the gift sent by Mr. Ruhs- taller was a most generous one, Mr. De Ryder sets even a higher valuation on the letter which accom- panied it. and treasures it as evidence of that genuine kindness and gratitude which only emanate from true hearts and noble souls. AMERICAN TRAINER RETURNS FROM RUSSIA. A. H. Scofield has sold the colt Button Boy to parties in the Fiji Islands. This colt is a grand individual and shows fast at the trot. He is by Washington McKinney and out of a mare by Daly 2:15, second dam by Steinway ana third dam by Denmark. He should be a good sire. Fereno 2:05% produced a foal by Walnut Hall 2:08%, this year, while Ozanam 2:07 had one by Moko. Frank Caton, the ex-American trainer, who has trained and raced an extensive stable of trotters in Russia for the past fourteen years, arrived in Cleveland the past week, where he is visiting rela- tives and friends for a short time. He brought with him to this country two Russian bred trotting mares that are to be mated with Bingen 2:06% and Mc- Kinney 2:11%. Caton was one of the very first American trainers to invade Europe and to his remarkable success on the Russian turf can largely be attributed the in- creasing popularity of the harness sport in that country, and the great demand for American bred trotters. He formerly was trainer for C. F. Emery's Forest City Farm, the latter establishment exporting several horses to Russia a dozen years ago, among them being Passe Rose by Patron, a stallion that took a record of 2:14% and was a prominent per- former there in his day. American training methods proved so much su- perior to those in vogue in Russia and other Euro- pean countries that trainers from here were offered liberal inducements for their services abroad. Sam and Will Caton, sons of Frank Caton, joined their father several years since, the Caton family having been among the top-notch money winners in Russia for several years past, with one of them usually at the head of the list. Caton is loud in his praise of the manner in which harness racing is conducted in his adopted country. Everything is done in a systematical manner, with the most minute details carefully looked after. The horses in that country are not classed according to records, but in regard to the amount of money they have won, horses graduating into another class when their earnings have reached a certain limit. Under this system a horse's usefulness for racing purposes is prolonged and the plan seems a most just and satisfactory' one. The strictest of discipline is in evidence in con- nection with the racing turf, the slightest attempt at fraud or infraction of the rules being promptly and severely dealt with. Horses are often handi- capped, starting from various points along the track, the starting being done by electrical bells, while of late the timing is done by the winning horse breaking a cord stretched across the track, thus automatically registering the exact time on a large clock and preventing any errors or fraud. li^lii^S^5" , Suriamcn'ui.Ual. *CU*~* ' *■- m/ UantoHlctiriJrriif. ") Qy _ a" Ihilliirs A GILT EDGE ACKNOWLEDGMENT. When Chas. De Ryder returned home from his Grand Circuit campaign he sent to Mr. Frank J. Ruhstaller, proprietor of the Ruhstaller Brewery, at Sacramento, where is made the famous Gilt Edge beer, a statement of the racing and training account of Mr. Ruhstaller's great trotter Wild Bell 2:0S%. which he had campaigned all through the Grand Cir- cuit, together with a check to cover the balance due after all expenses were deducted. In a few days Mr. De Ryder received the following letter: Sacramento, Cal„ Dec. 12, 1907. Dear Mr. De Ryder: As I have just a few min- utes to myself I take the opportunity of writing a line or two informing you that I am enjoying good health and that business is fair, all things con- sidered. It has been my intention ever since you returned to pay a visit to Pleasanton, have a talk with you over your trip and regarding Wild Bell's work and racing, but up to the present time I could not do so. I want to say to you. however, that I am satisfied with results, and to show my appre- ciation of your services and dealings, I enclose check for $250 as a Christmas gift. If you could arrange to bring Bell home it would afford a good opportunity for our talking things The drivers wear tasty silk uniforms, while neat costumes and perfect comportment on the part of the grooms is also insisted on. Often times there are eighteen races on the pro- gram, these being mostly on the dash order, one stable being permitted to start two or three horses in the same event. The races continue until 9 o'clock in the evening during the season of their long days, the attendance being very large, with the betting all done on the Paris mutual system. — American Sportsman. The San Bernardino track will he a popular train- ing ground this winter. Already there are many applications for stalls, and the interest in harness horses is increasing all over that part of the State. G. H. Judd, the well known Riverside trainer, has completed arrangements for wintering there with the horses that he handles, which includes the Dr. Ramsey string, Lauretta, owned by W. A. Hayt, and others. The great sire and pacer Zolock 2:05%, and his fast pacing daughter. Delilah 2:0S%. are now quartered at the track for the winter. They have been leased to Homer Rutherford. Other horses are coming, which will make times lively at the track this winter. Saturday, December 2S, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN BOSTON AND AMERICAN ECLIPSE. "Race track devotees nowadays want quick action for their money," said Senator Blackburn of Ken- tucky recently, to a reporter of the Washington Star. "When I was a young man the betting propo- sition was subsidary to the sport and was in the nature of side wagers between owners. Now rac- ing has grown to be a game where every one is trying to get the best of the bookmakers. I think every one who loves the thoroughbred for what he is and what he can do, regrets that he has of late years become, to a large extent, a tool of the gamblers. "My father was among the first citizens of Ken- tucky who bred, trained and raced horses. Black- burn's Whip, whose blood has blended so kindly with trotters and thoroughbred, was his property. Boston, sire of the immortal Lexington, died in my father's stable, and the great and unbeaten Eclipse was in my father's possession in the years 1837 and 1838. These horses were the champions of their day and the greatest horses of their generation; they were not furlong sprinters, but four-milers. "It will hardly be believed in these days of pala- tial stables that while these valuable horses were in my father's care they occupied a very ordinary log stable, through which the winds whistled on wintry nights and through which the snow drifted on occasions. When Boston and Eclipse were brought to Kentucky they did not make the trip in palace cars, as do the costly thoroughbreds of to-day; walking was good enough for them, and it was by walking every inch of the route that they reached their destination. "Boston caught cold on the way to Kentucky and went blind soon after his arrival. I was a small lad at the time, and used to visit Boston's stable every morning to see him cared for and walked by the colored groom. In the fall of 1849, then seven- teen years old, he began to grow decrepit from the effect of severe racing and duties in the stud, and frequently had to be helped to rise. When on his feet he seemed to be all right again and able to take his morning exercise. "Early one morning, in the year named, I slipped out of the house and down to Boston's stable. The door was closed and fastened within. I hammered on it and clamored for admittance. The door was cautiously opened far enough to admit the passage of my body, when a black hand seized me by the arm and dragged me inside. I was no sooner in than the groom was out and the door fastened. I took the matter good naturedly until my eyes be- came accustomed to the light, when I saw some- thing that curdled the blood in my young veins. Boston was lying on his side in a corner of his stall, lifeless, and great splashes of blood were on the wall. In his dying struggle he had beaten his head against the logs. I screamed lustily for the groom, and, seeing he had carried the joke far enough, he came to my rescue. I have been in danger a score of time's since on the battlefields and else- where, but I was never quite so badly scared. "I presume I am among the very few men living who ever saw Boston. He was the greatest race horse and race horse sire of his day, and his de- scendants are even now racing at Bennings. He was bred by the late eminent jurst, John Wickham, of Richmond, Va., foaled in 1S33, and was got by Timoleon, by Sir Archy, out of an own sister of Tuckahoe, by Ball's Florizel, a horse that during his turf career was never touched by whip or spur and was never beaten. The great-great-grandam of Boston was never fully traced. In his two-year-old form, and while he was unbroken, he was sold to Nathaniel Rieves of Richmond, Va., for $800. "A peculiarity about him was that he could not he safely ridden with a spur. In his first race he bolted because his rider used a spur on him, and was distanced. He was never again ridden with a spur until he ran against Fashion, in his old age, and was beaten. In 1839 he became the property of James Long of this city, for $12,000 and half the purse. "Boston was a chestnut horse, with a blaze in his face and white stockings behind. He stood fifteen hands, three inches under the standard, but looked taller on account of his prodigious size. He was a short-limbed horse, with unusually short canon bones. .His eye, ear and nostril were fine, but his head was not what you would call pretty. His neck came out well from his shoulders, the latter being oblique, broad and muscular. His depth of chest was immense and his throttle perfect. "His back was the prodigy of strength as well as his loins, so that ten pounds' extra weight was not felt by him at the end of a hard day. The muscular development of his arms and thighs was almost un- paralleled. He ran close to the ground and was not a longer strider. Usually be began a race without much show of spirit, running the first two or three miles with his head nearly on a level with his back. When he began to get warm and interested in the running his head was gradually elevated, and when he drew it up he set at work in earnest. Then you saw a sure enough race horse, for no locomotive on four legs that tried was ever able to go the pace with him. "Eclipse was also a chestnut horse, and was foaled nineteen years earlier than Boston, or, to be exact, in 1814. Eclipse was by Duroc, by imported Diomed, the latter being Boston's great-grandsire; dam Miller's Damsel, by Messenger, the great-great- grandsire of Hambletonian 10, founder of the Ham- bletonian family of trotters. He was bred by Gen- eral Nathaniel Coles of Long Island, and his train- ing commenced as a three-year-old. "He had a star on the forehead and his left hind foot was white some distance above the ankle. In height he was about 15 hands 2 inches, but was built on a massive pattern. He was not a handsome horse, probably due to his Messenger blood through his dam. Duroc, his sire, was an exceedingly hand- some horse. Eclipse's action in front was heavy, and he struck the ground heavy, dwelling a little, but the style and regularity with which he brought up his haunches and the power with which they propelled him forward overbalanced all criticisms of his individuality and way of going. "His temper was good, and he required a good deal of work, and in his running a good deal of whipping. The account of his great race with Henry, which was virtually between the North and South, still thrills the blood of men who have an ounce of love for the thoroughbred in their, hearts. Henry won by a head in the first heat, but Eclipese won the race. It is estimated that 25,000 people wit- nessed the race, and that over $200,000 in side bets changed hands. "While Eclipse was in my father's stable my father received one day an unexpected visit from Henry Clay, who was accompanied by several gen- tlemen from Fayette and Woodford counties. They had been fox hunting in the immediate neighbor- hood. Mr. Clay was a connoiseur of thoroughbreds and a breeder of them, and was very anxious to see the horse that had won world wide fame on the turf. "My father was peculiar, in that every horse he owned or had charge of was a trifle better than his predecessor. And as he was a fluent talker and could describe all the good points of a horse, Mr. Clay, it appears, for the amusement of the gathered company, decided to draw out 'Uncle Ned,' as my father was called. After Eclipse had been viewed and admired the guests adjourned to dinner. Mr. Clay was in excellent spirits. While the wine was being passed he raised his glass to his lips and pro- posed the health of my father and the health of Eclipse, 'the greatest horse on the continent.' My father was not to be outdone. Filling his glass and rising slowly from his seat and bowing to Mr. Clay, he responded, 'Eclipse is among horses, but Henry Clay is among men.' This display of repartee and gallantry put Mr. Clay on edge, and he scintil- lated as only 'Gallant Harry of the West' could when he was at his best. "Eclipse lived to be thirty-three years old and died at the farm of Jilson Yates, near Shelbyville, Ky. "The breeding problem is worthy of profound study, for those who seek to solve it enrich mankind. It is not and never can become an exact science. I state this as an abstract proposition without going at this time into the whys and wherefores. I knew A. Keene Richards, who attempted to solve it by im- porting Arabians, very well, indeed. He was an ex- cellent man, an enthusiast, and deserved a better fate than was his. As Senator McCreery has already said in the Star, he bred his Arabians with the very best blood that could be found in Kentucky. "When his youngsters came on the turf they were badly beaten. Turfmen who disbelieved his theory, that the Arabian could fertilize the blood of the modern thoroughbred, allowed him first seven pounds, and they were beaten. Then they made the generous concession of fourteen pounds — equal to a double distance, and still they were beaten. "Mr. Richards did not give up the fight. Accom- panied by the eminent animal painter, Troye, he turned his face once more toward the Orient. He lived with the Arabs in their tents. He ate and slept with them, worshipped with them, and dressed like them, and all for the purpose of getting the best Arab horses to be found among the descendants of Ishmael. He studied and rode Arab horses until he could judge of conformation, disposition and type, and he was especially careful to purchase nothing that could not be traced in an unbroken line to one of the mares of the prophet. His later purchases proved as great failures as his first. "Now, as to the facts. Mr. Richards did not comprehend, what every successful breeder must comprehend, that the horse has a psychical as well as a physical organization, and that these Arabs had no inheritance of a racing will. Having it not themselves, how could they transmit it to their progeny? It is as plain as the nose on one's face that you cannot make a good whistle from .the tail of a pig, nor can you gather grapes from thistles, nor figs from thorns. Nature works more intelli- gently. She never performs miracles, but produces results through natural laws. "The supreme trial of the Arabian consists in be- ing mounted at midnight and carrying his master a hundred miles across the desert without food or water. In this style of racing he could beat Ham- burg, Henry of Navarre, a Tenny or a Salvator. The truth is, the Arabian has not been subjected for 200 years or more to a scientific course of training and preparation to run one mile or four miles, and having no cultivatijn of will nor consciousness of power to heat all others that distance he miserably fails when brought to a supreme test. "A single illustration of my proposition, for it is important to every man who breeds either runners or trotters, and I am done. In Abbeville district, South Carolina, in the last century, there lived a large breeder of thoroughbred horses named Rich- ard A. Rapley. He imported a number of the most fashionably bred stallions and mares that could be found in Great Britain. He was scrupulously careful in all the crosses that he made, and soon gathered about him a herd of pure bred animals that had never seen a race course. He kept up this fancy through several generations of horses. The atten- tion of racing men was naturally turned in time, to this stud of pure bred animals, and a number were selected and tried. But notwithstanding their high lineage and perfection of form they did not prove to be race horses. The speed which they in- herited from their ancestors had been lost through lack of usage. The consciousness of speed and the will and ambition to win had died out/' — Wash- ington Star. o VICIOUS HORSES THE RESULT OF BRUTAL TREATMENT. That the bad temper and viciousness displayed by stallions, as well as some mares, and geldings, can be traced directly to brutal treatment, or harshness on the part of the ignorant or vicious care-taker, has been proven time and again. Some horses are of a more nervous disposition and possessed of a higher strung temperament than others, and quickly resent ill-treatment, and soon develop real viciousness, which only kindly but firm treatment will overcome. In a recent well written article from the pen of Geo. P. Floyd, a splendid illustration of this is given: "Some very pronounced cases of vicious horses be- ing subdued by kind and proper treatment are known in this and other countries. The case of the English stallion Corsair is one of the most noted ever known. That stallion was one of the most vicious, ugly, man- eating brutes of his day. For over a year, the horse stood in his box; no human being dared to enter his stall and he was fed and watered from the top of the box. The English lord who owned him offered to give the horse to any person who would go into his stall and take him out. That person was not found until John Rarey went over from this country and performed the trick. After watching and study- ing the horse for forty-eight hours, Mr. Rarey man- aged to get a rigging onto him from the top of the box, which confined his legs, after which he fearless- ly entered the box. The horse was deprived of food and water for twenty-four hours previous to this. It would seem to some people, that Mr. Rarey took his life in his own hands, when he entered the stall and faced the crazy, man-eating brute, but Rarey knew his business. There never was, and never will be, a dumb beast or animal of any kind, no matter how ugly or vicious, that cannot be subdued by man, or I might say by woman, if that man or woman has self confidence and uses the proper methods, and system to accomplish his object. In forty-eight hours after Rarey laid his hands on Corsair he had him under perfect subjection and subdued. It was done through sheer kindness, yet with firmness. Rarey brought the horse to this country in 1853, and exhibited him in public. The first exhibition was at the old Music Hall in Boston, September 15, 1853, and I witnessed the handling of the horse by Rarey. He had taught the horse to perform a number of tricks. A more docile, obedient animal I never saw. Until Corsair was two years of age he had dis- played no signs of viciousness, although he was high strung. At that age the horse was placed in charge of a groom, proved to be an ignorant, ill-natured person, and he undertook to govern the horse by rough treatment and the club. The horse having more good sense and intelligence than the man who was attending him, fought back. It was a scrap between an ignorant brute of a man and an intelli- gent, well bred horse. The horse won the fight In two weeks after the horse fell into the care of that groom he asserted his rights, and wouldn't al- low the man to come near him, and the owner of the horse, not having sense enough to change the tactics from the club to kindness, the horse became a raving maniac. Mr. Rarey proved to the world that kindness and gentle treatment, combined with firmness, will sub- due and reform a vicious horse. The Melbourne Leader of November 16th con- tained the following: The imported trotting mare Diana Rose, purchased by Mr. W. B. Veirs in America some few years ago, is now to be retired from the race course and show rings after a bril- liant career. She is by the famous American sire Daly, who has produced many of the fastest trotters in the land of Stars and Stripes. Diana Rose started in seven trotting races in Victoria and only failed to catch the judge's eye in one event, when she ran a good second. In the show ring she has won ten firsts and thrice won the championship of the Royal Agricultural Show in Melbourne, and won first at the Royal in Sydney. This is truly a rare performance, and the champion is now to be retired on her laurels, and will go into the stud, where she should be an acquisition in improving the trot- ting studs of that State. J. M. Herbert of Denver, Colo., and D. D. Streeter, Kalamazoo, Mich., have made a match "colt for colt," to take place next summer. Mr. Herbert names the three-year-old filly Catherine Direct, trial 2:18, by Direct-Pepper Sauce, by Onward, and Mr. Streeter names the three-year-old colt Thespian 2:18^, by Direct Hal-Anvil Chorus, by Chimes. Both are pacers and the owner of the winner will own both colts at the end of the contest. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 28, 1907. { NOTES AND NEWS ! * I * ▼ Happy New Year to all! Don't fail to enter in the Occident State. Keep all the colts paid up on that are entered in the Stakes. What association in California will be first to announce a program for 190S? There should he at least four months of harness racing in this State next season, with not less than twelve good meetings. The grouchy fellow next summer will be the one that has a fast colt with no stake engagements. Breed your mares during the coming year. Horse values are high considering the times, and they will be higher. Fred. Chase will hold another combination sale, February 10th. Only 50 horses will be catalogued. Get in early if you want to sell. California can be depended upon to furnish a star performer or two every year on the Grand Cir- cuit. In 1907 Sonoma Girl was the sensation. What horse from this State will occupy the very center of the stage in 190S? It will very likely hail from California, but will it be a trotter or a pacer? Through an error it was stated in last week's issue that Trix, the dam of Aerolite (3) 2:11%, was the mother of a yearling by Zolock 2:05%. This is an error. The Zolock yearling owned by Mr. Mar- shall is out of a mare by Demonio. Trix has no foal by Zolock. Mr. S. B. Wright of Santa Rosa, who owns the mare Maud Fowler 2:21%, dam of Sonoma Girl 2:05%, and who bred the latter and the fast trotter Charley Belden2:08%, has now purchased from Mr. W. J. Speers of Santa Cruz the mare Belle W., dam of Bolivar 2:00%. This purchase makes Mr. Wright owner of the dam of the fastest pacer ever bred on the Pacific Coast, as well as owning the dam of the fastest green trotter that ever raced in America. Henry Helman has a filly in his string at Pleasan- ton that is for sale at a bargain price. This filly is by Stam B. 2.11% and out of a mare by Boodle 2:12%. She was foaled in 1905. and is entered and paid up on in the Breeders' Futurity and the Stan- ford Stake for 1908. She is owned by Henry Hahn of 2125 Buena Vista avenue, Alameda, who may be addressed for further particulars. The filly may be seen at any time at Pleasanton. Budd Doble has in his string at the Brace Farm, Santa Clara, a two-year-old that has quite a speed inheritance and was born fast, as he was foaled on the train, when the dam was being shipped. He is by Kinney Lou 2:07%, out of Catinka 2:20% by Abbotsford, and he is showing his inheritance and early environment already. James Marshall of Dixon, the owner and breeder of Aerolite 2:11% and Mona Wilkes 2:06%, keeps nothing but well-bred stock on his farm. He raises full-blooded Shropshire sheep, and fine chickens, turkeys and hogs, and all are pedigreed stock. He has just purchased the first, second and third prize- winning Shropshire ewes that were shown at the great International Stock Show at Chicago, last month. The Crabtrees, Jack and Miss Lotta, are looking forward to the season of 1908 with some degree of confidence. Their horses will be trained in the South. Nut Boy 2:07% will be out for the money after a good long rest, and much will be expected of Lotta, Sonoma Girl and the rest. It makes but little difference nowadays in which class an owner enters a green horse. A three-minute class is apt to be won in the teens. The slow classes are trotted about as fast as the fast classes. It mat- ters little in which class a horse is entered; he is certain to have to go fast. Many green horses with- out records have fast miles to their credit before they are asked to go fast in a race. Most racing men consider that the chestnut geld- ing Tempus Fugit 2:09% was about the best bar- gain at the New York sale, it does look as though at $2,000 he was a good buy for either racing or speedway purposes. Not many breeders would in these days refuse an offer of $5,500 for a two-year-old, and yet this is what W. E. D. Stokes did when the proprietor of a prominent stock farm tendered him his check for that amount for the colt Peter Donna by Peter the Great 1:07%, dam Prima Donna 2:09 by Betterton. This colt worked a quarter in 31 seconds on a half mile track last fall, stepping the last eighth in 14% secojr s. There have not been many two-year-olds ould do that. The next big auction event will be Fasig-Tipton's Midwinter sale at Madison Square Garden, New York, January 28 to 31. The Chicago Horse Sale Company also look for a successful sale in February. The pacing stallion King Direct 2:05%, credited with the world's race records for pacing stallions to wagou of 2:04%, may be seen in Grand Circuit Com- pany in 1908. It is said that Andy McDowell, who recently re- turned from Germany, will not return to that country but will remain here and train a public stable next season. The Belgian Revue de Cavalrie estimates the horse population of the world at 80,000,000, of which 41,000- 000 are in Europe. 19,000.000 in North America, 11,000,000 in Asia. 6,000,000 in South and Central America, 2,000,000 in Australia and 1,000,000 in Africa. Extasy (3) 2:11%, pacing rcord as a two-year-old 2:10% by Baron Wilkes 2:18. and out of Ethylwyn (dam of seven) by Harold, cost C. W. Baker, of Aber- deen, Md., $3,000 at the recent New York sale. She is in foal to Admiral Dewey 2:04% and is to be bred back to that horse next spring. Two of her foals brought $11,000 at auction last year. At the annual meeting of the League of Ama- teur Driving Clubs recently held in New York, H. PC Devereux was elected president; J. D. Callery, vice-president: T. L. Quimby, secretary-treasurer, and H. K. Devereux. George W. Grote, J. D. Callery, Horace White and T. L. Quimby, executive com- mittee. An advertiser offers five choice horses for sale. They are a three-year-old gelding by Searchlight 2:03%, out of the dam of Yolanda 2:14%; a two- year-old gelding by Stam B. 2:11%, out of the same mare; a three-year-old by Searchlight, out of a mare by Director, the brown gelding Billy. B.. trial 2:13, and the trotter Auget Baron, that has a trial of 2:15 trotting. These horses can be seen at Pleasanton race track, or write to John Green, 1918 Steiner street, San Francisco. All these horses are sound, thoroughly broke and in fine condition. Bingen 2:06%, measured by the commercial stand- ard, is as great a sire as when judged by the speed standard. Twenty of his offspring, in the recent sale at the Garden, brought $51,350, an average of $2,567. Todd 2:14%, at $30,000, accounted for more than one-half the total, but there were eight others that brought more than $1,000 each. Three were yearlings, four were two-year-olds and four were three-year-olds. Only five had public records. It is said that in the last three years fifty-four of Bingen's offspring have been sold for more than $140,000. The horse is now fourteen yars old. A marvelous success this year has been Bellini, who has not one drop of either Wilkes or Elec- tioneer blood in his veins. He has three new 2:10 trotters to his credit: Tokio 2:09, Beatrice Bellini 2:09% and Carlo 2:0S%. Bellini is by Artillery 2:21% by Hambletonian, while his dam was Merry Clay by Harry Clay; second dam Ethelberta by Har- old; third dam Juliet by Pilot Jr. Tokio, on the dam's side, is equally devoid of Wilkes-Electioneer crosses, as his dam was by Nutwood, second dam by Pilot Medium and third dam by Louis Napoleon. William Bradley, owner of Todd 2:14%, is a contractor. He helped to build the subway for the Interborough Company in New York City, and is now aiding the Pennsylvania Railroad in its immense tunneling and building operations in that city. He is known about the New York City Hall as the "snow man," having held many big contracts in cleaning the streets of snow. He is a large stock- holder in the Fiss, Doerr & Carroll Company, and is understood as being mainly responsible for the erection of that firm's immense building on East Twenty-fourth street where its big sales are con- ducted. The tendency of breeders is to follow the fashion, but a glance at some of the pedigrees of the new 2:10 trotters must be distinctly cheering to that large body of intelligent breeders who rightfully be- lieve that it would be a fatal mistake to so concen- trate on two or three fashionable branches that several of the minor families would soon become practically extinct. This year the winners in the male line outside of the distinctly fashionable sires have been conspicuous. The five-year-old Icon 2:10 by Peter the Great 2:07% is a sterling representative of that wonderful sire Pilot Medium by Happy Medium. No horse had a more romantic career than Pilot Medium. An obscure and crippled colt he was bought for a song, taken to a little town in Michigan, where at a low stud fee he secured the services of a very inferior class of mares, but the Happy Medium-Pilot Jr. blood was a rich inheritance, and his colts soon began to make turf history. That great campaigner Jack was the first to attract at- tention to the unmarked sire, while Peter the Great was practically the climax of his stud career. Peter the Great was a star two-year-old, a wonderful three- year-old, and at four he took a record of 2:07% and then went to the stud, in which he is already a con- spicuous success. — Stock Farm. A. I. Stewart, the hustling secretary of the Los Angeles Driving Club, is bubbling over with enthus- iasm concerning the prospects of the club for the coming year. "Next year," said Mr. Stewart, "we plan to have two driving matinees every month in- stead of one, as has been our program during the last few years. We will start with two meets dur- ing the month of January and keep it up. We have some mighty fine harness horses in Southern Cali- fornia, and I look for some great developments in this respect during the coming year. Our club has prospered to the limit of our expectations and we are all proud of the club and the good work it has done. The club was organized and is maintained solely for the pure love of the sport. Never a penny is taken in, as matinees are absolutely free and everybody is welcome who attends. At out club banquet at Levy's on December 28th, we are going to have a good old-fashioned, heart-to-heart talk and allow every man to talk about his horse or horses until he is black in the face." — Los Angeles Examiner. Angus Pointer 2:01%, the champion pacer of 1907, died at Lebanon, N. H, on Monday, December 16. Angus Pointer was by Sidney Pointer 2:07%, and during the past season was invincible on the Grand Circuit after the meeting at Detroit, where he was defeated by Baron Gratton. Angus Pointer was bred by W. H. Buchanan, of Kemptville, Ont., and was first campaigned by George McPherson in 1904. The campaign was a remarkable one, as the pacer won something like fifteen races, to ice and dirt, before hitting the Grand Circuit. At Hartford the driver was sus- pended for a year and Angus Pointer was pur- chased by Frank Jones, of Memphis, under whose colors he completed the campaign to Memphis, and after that he became a member of the C. K. G. Billings matinee stable. When the latter held his disposal sale, Angus Pointer was sold, Morning Star being reserved. He was purchased by Hon. George Whitney, of Lebanon, N H., and in the hand of Trainer Ed Sunderlin, became the fore- most pacing gelding in the country. In 1906 he won nine out of thirteen races, was second three times and fourth once. His campaign the past sea- son is fresh in the minds of all. Angus Pointer was foaled in 1898 and his dam was Jane, by Grant's Hambltonian, and his sec- ond dam was Fan, by Young Highlander. He was the winner of the fastest three-heat race by a gelding in 2:03%, 2:03% and 2:04%, held a matinee wagon record of 2:03%, the world's pacing race rec- ord to wagon of 2:04%, and the fastest three-heat race to wagon, 2:06%, 2:04% and 2:06%. Angus Pointer was consigned to the recent Old Glory sale by George E. Whitney, who bid him in at $7,000, as he considered the gelding was worth more than that. In the opinion of the race-going public, Angus Pointer was as game and consistent a race horse as ever looked through a bridle. — Wes- tern Horseman. AS TOLD OVER THE TELEPHONE. The story of a balking mule named "Magnolia," driven by an old negro named "Abe," and owned by a wholesale feed house. One day Magnolia balked on Broad street and refused to be driven again. After old Abe had spent his energies on Magnolia for an hour in the vain endeavor to get him to start, he went into a store to telephone his employers. The following is what a party of gentlemen near the telephone heard: "Please, marm, gimme number two hund'ed an' 'leven. Is dat you, Marse Henry? yessir, dis is Abe. I dun ring yer up, sir, ter tell you about Mag- nolia. Magnolia, he dun balk down on Broad street, sir." ' 'Bout a hour, sir." "Yessir, I bus' him in de head.' "I dun wear de whip handle out on him, sir." "Yessir, I kick him in de belly, 'bout eight times, "Marse Henry, I would ha' kick um some mo' but I hu't me big toe on um de las' time I kick um." "Twis' be tail? No, sir, not dis nigger. A gentle- man from New York, he twis' he tail." "No, sir, I don't think he dead. De doctor take him 'way in de amb'lance." "Yessir, it was sure foolish." "Marse Henry, I done set fire unde"r Magnolia." "De harness? Dun bu'n de harness clear off um." "Decart? Yessir, dun bu'n de cart, too, sir, all 'cept one wheel sir." "Yessir, I git de feed out fust, sir.' "Marse Henry, is you want me to come back to de store and go to work, or mus' 1 wait fer Mag- nolia to move?" — Exchange. Your Stomach is O. K. is you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Saturday, December 28, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE ARMOUR GRAYS IN ENGLAND. Armour & Co., the great meat packing Arm of America, has put together a team of six gray Per- cherons, that is known as "The Big Six." They are handled by William Wales and were sent to the International Horse Show at London this year, where they created a sensation, King Edward being one of the many enthusiastic admirers of the horses and their appearance. The following story of how they were trained and handled was written by their driver, William Wales, and is taken from the Chi- cago Breeders' Gazette's holiday edition: Getting a four or six-horse team so that it will drive together is a matter of breaking first and habit later. When you are handling four or six from the box of a big truck anything is liable to happen when your horses weigh from 2,000 to 2,400 pounds, but with the horses Armour & Co. have given me to work I can say that I have never had an accident of any kind, never hurt anyone and never got into serious trouble. If you break them patiently until you get them mannered it becomes a habit with them to do what they should do when you want them to do it. Understand that two ton- horses at the end of the leader's long lines can not be done much with if they get the jump on you. Just think of the length of these lines! Driving six is not much different from driving four, and my plan is to begin with the wheel pair and get it so that it will do what I want it. Then with this as an anchor I take another pair intended for leaders in the six and go through the same pro- cess with them — in the wheel — until they learn my ways. Next I take the first wheelers and give them an extra lesson or two and finally hook the the second pair to the end of the tongue. As each horse knows just what is wanted of him when his mouth or ear gets the signal from me there is no trouble in driving them anywhere. These go into the wheel and are thoroughly broken and mannered as the others were. Then I use them in the lead of one of the other pairs and get them so I know they must be prompt, as I have described. Courage counts for a good deal in the horses used in a six- horse team. There's old Phil, lor instance,. A better horse never wore iron, but his temper never was tnat of an angel. Still he is the best swing horse I have ever seen. He is just as good a leader and hooked up with Big Jim he makes an equally good wheeler. Of course I have had the show team so long that I know them like a book, but the methods I have described are those which I use in getting the fours ready for their daily labor in the streets in the yellow wagons. I uo not know that I ever fell down on making a horse work right in a four, but I have relegated a few to the single rigs. Wnen it comes to the fancy stunts which entertain the crowds so hugely, it is again merely a matter of patient breaking. A horse soon knows, when you handle him always yourself, what you want him to do. The firm has always given me the best it had in the shop to work with, and to this I attribute much of the success which has been achieved. Sure it is that if the horses had not been what they are I never could have nailed the championship colors to the big yellow wagon as I have in both the old and new worlds. I jus4: go at it with the horses and by patiently trying again and again get them to do what the public wants them to do — drive figure- eight, whirl with the wheelers standing and the leaders running, leaders eat off the tailboard, and so on. Some horses learn more quickly than others. Mack, the off leader, was one that was taught easily. It did not take long until I had him so that he would pick a cigarette off the tailboard. I do not make much use of the whip, but when a horse needs a good licking he gets it, and he never forgets it. It is astonishing how small a space you need to drive a big six in. When we had the grays in Lon- don and were "commanded" to appear at Olympia before King Edward and Queen Alexandra, they had laid a whole lot of sod down in the arena in front of the royal box, leaving roads through it, on which it was designed to drive the high-steppers in pairs and singles. Well, I pulled up in front of sr *S! i f V < ■. i ' 1 1 Vv&JJcttC KwE^v St ( i ■ mm * . .£ | ; % 1 THE ARMOUR BIG SIX. can be handled. It takes a lot of patient work to do all this, but it must be done. The wheelers are so heavy usually that I do not change positions with them at all, though I have sometimes had sixes in which I could drive any pair in any position. That, of course, was when the horses were all of about the same size and weight. At this stage I have a pair of wheelers which know what I want and two pairs of leaders, equally good in that place. The pair originally chosen for the leaders must have certain qualifications for that position. They must be fast walkers, quick at the trot and be able to get out and run like scared dogs when required. The point is that they must be so prompt and up on the bit always that they can keep all taut and the swing pole high be- tween the middle team. So when. I have the swing team and the lead team where I want them I merely put the leaders in their place, gather up the lines and let it go at that. As each pair knows just what is wanted, understands my voice and hand, I get along with them first rate. I have never been able to do anything with a horse that was not hard-bitted. He must be prompt to go up on the iron or he will throw everything out of gear. One lagging horse spoils the whole performance. A tender-mouthed horse will never stand the swinging around the small arenas in which we very often have to show. The leaders must be mouthed so that they will go up on a curb bit, with the buckles of the lines in the middle or lower bar. You must have this and you must have them all mouthed alike, then they will swing for you like one horse. If one lets go, there is trouble, because you have to pull all the others down till you can catch up the delinquent again and set him on his pins. In a six, understand, you have a pair away out in front of you that is doing its best to keep the rigging all taut. The wheel pair may be doing fine, but if you have a tender-mouthed one in the swing you have the wheeler behind him treading his heels off and the leaders trying to yank him along. Not all horses will make good in the swing. You need them with a good bit of courage. The wheel- ers must be steady so that they will stand still when you are doing fancy stunts and the leaders their gracious majesties, and they "piped us off for fair." I had a young fellow on the box with me whom I had picked up in Liverpool, and it was closer than he had had ever been to British royalty before. So we drove off to make the grand round of the ring and when we were coming back I pulled in among the sod with the team on the trot. I made every turn of it without cutting an inch off the edge of the sod, and when I got a moment to glance at the big box the king was sure enjoying it. He had never seen six big horses handled from the box be- fore, and it sure did seem to tickle him down where he lives. There were more than 20,000 folks in Olympia then, and the applause was something I had never heard before. A lot of tommyrot was published about the show- ing of the six-horse teams at Olympia. Guiness & Co,, the stout brewers, had three lorries, two horses tandem to each, one man on lorry and one man lead- ing— six men with three lorries. The Yorkshire and Lancashire Railway Co. had six bay Shire horses hitched to one lorry with two pair of shafts and swing team trace chains hitched to them, lead team traces hooked in swing team traces and a man to each horse. Sir Cuthbert Quilter had four Suffolks hitched tandem to one lorry and two men managed them by word and walked alongside of them, one by lead horse and one by shaft horse. There was a showing of twenty-two horses by four different firms, each having a style of its own. We paraded once and then they turned the home-bred horses all out of the ring, but shut the gates in my face, telling me to go ahead and do some fancy driving. At the Royal Show at Lincoln it was sure a caution. It rained and the ground was wet and the temporary sheds none too good. Did the loyal men of the fens want to see the horses? Well, the jam of the crowd was so great in and about the stalls that we could not get the horses out to hitch up when it came time to get busy. It was bad enough in London where we never got rid of the last of the visitors till after two in the morning, but at Lincoln it was a fright. The jam was so great that we had to get a bunch of "bobbies" to clear it out. To do this they had to break out a door in the end of the shed and drive them out that way, preventing any more from entering. It took an extra platoon to make way for us to drive into the ring. It had been fixed so that the Armour grays should follow the king's carriage into the ring. The royal box stuck out a ittle beyond the rest of the seats, and we were so timed that the king had got seated before we pulled up in front of him. He looked us over, and then his equerry came out out and told us to turn around and get a little further away. We did so, and then the equerry made several trips back and forth to us bearing the regal questions, which I answered as well as I could. Ever hear a crowd cheer? Well that Lincoln outfit sure did split the air. What the people seemed to wonder about most was our hitch. Times without number we had to tell them what the swing pole was for, and the prin- ciple of the evener and singletrees no one seemed to be able to comprehend. When we were in Glas- gow, Wardie Co. sent a man down to investigate and Guiness & Co. sent a pen artist to make com- plete sketches of our entire equipment. Another thing that seemed to puzzle them sadly was that we drive the six with all the reins inside, with spreaders. In the old country they drive four by running the leaders' lines outside the heads of the wheelers. We allow our horses to go so much wider here than we can drive with spreaders inside. If we had to run the swing and lead lines outside we never could hold the horses at all. In Edinburgh an old four-in-hand coachman who had been at the game for forty years offered to bet me that I never could drive the team with the reins inside. I had to show him. A Scotchman sure is from around St. Louis. They never seemed to get to understand how the team was put together. We showed them time and again and the same folks would come back the very next day and ask what the swing pole was for and how we got the leaders hooked on to the wagon. They used us mighty well over there. We were gone just one week less than five months and we never had any trouble or an accident, though the people did not seem to think it was horses we were driving. They would crowd upon us so close that the "bobbies" had to clear a way for us. We had a splendid time. We showed at many shows and mostly the ground was soggy with rain and the wagon cut down. We paraded in several cities, in- cluding London. It was quite a sight in Regent's Park to see all the fine Shires and suffolks, led and driven single and tandem, and once in a while a pair abreast hitched to a stiff bar. We drove along just as we would in Chicago and the people sure took it out in applauding. When we landed in Liverpool we had to get a special permit from the city to drive the six, because the people did not believe one man could drive six without getting into trouble. At Burton-on-Trent, where the Bass ale comes from, Sir Oswald Mosely presented me with a fine medal, and I got three others and a handsome piece of plate. There is a gold medal due from the Inter- national at Olympia to the team. The horses weighed just as much when they got home as when they went away and they certainly do have oats in Britain. I think they liked the horses a little better in Scotland than in England. Anyway, it was a triumphal procession all over John Bull's little isl- and. There was a bit of amusement, too, at times in it all. I will bet I answered a million questions, so it was a comfort to know that some one else had to do the same. During the International at Olympia one of the London morning dailies had a headline like this WALES THE HERO OF THE WEEK, and before 8 o'clock in the morning all Britain was asking what the Prince had done to break into type that could be heard a mile. I had not heard the last of that when we sailed, but anyway it is some- thing to be mixed up with royalty. THOMAS HOLDS THE RECORD. Al. Thomas, as all horsemen know, is the man who rides the pony and drives the trotters, tandem fashion, at the Garden sales, says the New York Herald. He is no spring chicken, for the records of the War Department show that he was scouting under Miles in the days when old Spotted Tail was a bigger man than Bryan and Sioux Indians in war paint were thicker and more troublesome than popu- lists in the territory that is now Nebraska. Thomas shows, on an average, about one hundred trotters on the miniature track at the Garden, be- sides exercising sometimes forty or fifty horses before the sale begins. He estimates that each horse shown at the sale goes six times around the track, or about one mile, before the auctioneer's hammer falls. He is in the saddle constantly from early morning until after ten o'clock at night. Figure out the oistance ridden by this grizzled cen- taur of the Garden during an eight days' sale, and think on him, ye dilletanti of the bridle paths in Central Park! After having ridden nearly seven hundred miles in six days Thomas said that he felt as if he could go on indefinitely, whenever he and his bronchos — he uses six of them — are nicely warmed up for the work. When asked how he kept himself in such physical condition he said that a liberal use of rum was largely responsible. Being a teetotaller, Thomas takes it externally, in the form of a liniment, which he says is as good for his horses as it is for him. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday; December 28, 1907. « 9 THE OLD AND THE NEW. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL CONDUCTED BY J. X. DeWITT £'t***i4mm4**n4nmm-«4««***<«*;•*• HUNTING IN THE GRAND CANYON. When President Roosevelt, during his last visit to Arizona, stood on the end of Grand View Point and looked off into that silent grandeur of desolation that is called the Canyon of the Colorado, for want of a better name, little did he know that in its depths is game that challenges the pursuit of the world's sportsmen. But it is a fact that chasms ap- parently destitute of a life contain wild animals well worth the pursuit of any big game hunter, as those who have picked their way along the mesas and gone down into the gorges will testify. The few who have ventured into this underworld know that it is not one but many canyons. From the spot where the Little Colorado flows into its big brother on the verge of the Painted Desert to far below Bass' Camp, the mesa has been rent asunder, not only along the course of the river but on either side, forming canyons some of which are a dozen and a score of miles in length, and where the mam canyon broadens out until it is twelve and fifteen miles from rim to rim, buttes and pillars arise to heights which give them the majestic proportion of the mountain. Stand where the President did and look off at the bareness of plateau and cliff side, the miles of crumbling rock and the absence of any form of vegetation, and you think of it as a sunken desert. On the north rim, however, there is a fringe of what seems to be bushes. A powerful glass will show that they are trees. In fact, for several miles on either side of the branch canyon, which Major Powell dubbed "Bright Angel" the rim is covered with a heavy forest growth with a few openings here and there. Through Bright Angel flows the creek on the banks of which Powell and his fellow explorers camped when they made their daring journey along the river of mystery. But long before the white man had quenched his thirst with its clean, sweet water the deer and bear drank here as they do today. Only a few years ago did the white man attempt to cross the Colorado. Not many even of the trails- men have made the perilous passage at the foot of Bright Angel, for the river, though apparently calm at this place where it widens into a basin, con- ceals rocks that create treacherous under currents. In 1904 two boatmen rashly tried to reach the south shore when the stream was in flood. Caught in a miniature whirlpool, their craft was literally sucked beneath the surface. A few days later pieces of the boat were picked up near the foot of Bass' trail, but not a vestige of the men was ever seen. The passage of the Colorado has probably deterred many from going into the almost unknown region on the north side, but there are spots where it is not difficult nor dangerous if one exercises reasonable care. Among those who have crossed to the north side have been several hunters whose stories of game have been proved by the trophies with which they have returned. A half dozen deer in one day is only a fair record, for this hunting ground of the Canyon. The specimens which have been secured are among the largest of the species iound in the country west of the Mississippi, and the bucks are remarkable for the size of their antlers. As already stated, the mouth ' of Bright Angel Canyon begins at the river gorge just across from the Bright Angel trail, which is one of the main footways into the Grand Canyon. At its head dwell the only human beings who live on the north edge of this sunken world — the half-dozen ranchmen of the "V. P." outfit. In one of the few natural clear- ings of the north forest range the drove of horses which graze upon its bunch-grass. But to reach the nearest bit of civilization beyond this you must journey nearly one hundred miles over the Canaan desert to the little Mormon hamlet of Kanab, where the "V. P." horses are sold. So it is that the deer and bear and wild cat have this wilderness nearly all to themselves, and the many pathways they have made even along Bright Angel's banks show their numbers. Over twenty years ago came old "Cap" Hance through the Coconino forest searching for bunch- grass for his cattle. He literally stumbled upon the the Canyon which the forest skirts and put up the little log cabin amid the pines which has been his home for most of the time since. Not satisfied with the vista from above, he worked his way down upon the mesa nearly a mile below by building the old Hance trail, a part of which was along the face of Amid the gigantic fissures and along the crags of rock walls so steep that the adventurer climbed up and down by the rope line. Truly it was a journey into the unknown and "Cap" took his gun along, the great buttes he found game famed to hunters the world over. The Grand Canyon today is the home of the bighorn as it was twenty years ago, for the on y persons who have pursued it here have been the few prospectors and trailsmen who, in the days before civilization, made the south rim a pleasure resort, and who at times had to live on ud mountain mutton or starve. Of the big game of America every sportsman well knows that the mountain sheep is one of the wariest. Its flesh is not only of a fine flavor, but its great spiral horns make a trophy worth the chase. The full-grown "bighorn," as the Western hunter always terms it, is nearly as large as a small elk and anything but a sheep in size or appearance. -President Roosevelt and others who have followed it in the Bad Lands of Dakota and in the foothills of the Rockies, as well as on the slopes of the mountains themselves, tell many an interesting tale of its wonderful strength and agility. Nothing on four feet is more sure-footed — not even the cougar or wild cat. Thus it can reach the scanty patches of herbage on which it feeds, although they may spring up on a rock ledge a thousand feet above the river plateau, where even a mountain goat could not go. But the herds which live in these depths, as already stated, have had few pursuers. For years Captain Hance had his hunting ground all to him- self and he has probably killed as many as any hunt- er in the West. Later, however, "Buckey" O'Neil went down into the depths in quest of gold and not a few fell before his aim. It is a fact worth tell- ing that before Buckey put on the khaki of the Rough Riders to die in it on the fighting line in Cuba, he had a claim to one of the richest copper mines which has yet to be opened — in the heart of the canyon — but that is another story. The sportsman who is willing to rough it in spending a few weeks in this great chasm and who is familiar with the habits of the bighorn, has a good opportunity to get a prize of which he can well boast, but it is not an easy task to get within range of this superb creature. There is no trouble about descending from the rim, for in a distance of thirty miles four trails reach the mesa at the top of the river gorge. Of these, the Bright Angel and Grand View are both safe and accessible, as I found in walking down them. One can guide a mountain pony along the mesa between the trails, camping for the night upon it with the stars for a canopy. The river can be ferried from the foot of either way. It is only from the plateau that the places most frequented by the bighorns can be approached, and to get within shot of one the sportsman must expect to do some hard climbing. While few have been shot recently, they are seen quite frequently by trail guides, and occasionally the spectator sees a tiny bit of life on some nearer ledge beneath him — a bighorn searching for a grazing spot perhaps a half mile in mid-air. THERE'S MUSIC IN MY HEART TO-DAY. There's music in my heart to-day; The Master-hand is on the keys, Calling me up to the windy hills And down to the purple seas. Let time draw back when I hear that tune — Old to the soul when the stars were new — And swing the doors of the four great winds, And my feet may wander through. North or South, and East or West; Over the rim with the bellied sails, •From the mountains feet to the empty plains. Or down the silent trails — It matters not which door you choose; The same clear tune blows through them all, Though one heart leaps to the grind of seas, And one to the rain-bird's call. However you hide in the city's din And drown your ears with its siren songs, Some day steal in those thin, wild notes, And you leave the foolish throngs. God grant that the day will find me not When the tune shall mellow and thrill in vain- So long as the plains are red with sun, And the woods are black with rain. Russian River Fishing. — The bar at the mouth of the Russian River opened early last week, much to the satisfaction of many anglers, who each season, look forward to a few days' splendid steelhead fish- ing at Duncans. This year it looks as if the hopes of the fishermen were to be realized, but meagrley, if at all. When the bar opened the river was hardly high enough to give the fish opportunity to get up stream. The rains last week and this week have roiled the stream so much that the fishing has been very poor. About the only clear water available was to be found at the mouth of the Austin, where the catch was a few pound and pound and a half fish. Should the stormy weather continue there will he plenty of water for the fish to get up to the spawn- ing beds, but there will be but little fishing — this being the case, the only consolation is that there will be more fish next season. o— ■ The best hot weather drink is Jackson's Napa Soda. He who hunts with a modern hammerless gun, breech loading, short of barre. and light in weight, has little conception, says an old hunter, of the labor that our fathers, who shot large and small game with a long single or double barrel muzzle loading gun, had to go through for his sport. Many men not fifty years old, who were great hunters in their boyhood, would be bothered to know exactly what to do with the newest pattern of gun; and there is no doubt that many such men would be delighted if they could get hold, for a single day's shooting, of one of those old muzzle loaders. Not long ago, adds the old hunter, he did get hold of such a gun and with it went on a hunting expedition with his two sons, who had all the "latest improvements." This old firearm was about a foot longer than either of the boys' guns, and beneath and between the two barrels a long wooden ramrod nestled, with which it was necessary to ram the powder and press the shot into the barrel for every discharge. When our old friend had poured upon the palm of his left hand just enough of the powder — the art of measuring to a nicety with the eye and the hand was one that every boy acquired in those old muzzle loading days — he poured it carefully into the barrel. It was a knack in those days to wrinkle the palm so that no powder would fall to the ground and be wasted. Next the old time hunter tore off a few small scraps from a newspaper he carried in his pocket. This was another knack, for too much or too little wadding might injure his marksmanship. Then he drew the ramrod, turned it "end for end" in the air with a graceful flourish, and let it drop of its own weight into the barrel. Then came the process of ramming the powder. With deft and forcible downward thrusts the old hunter packed the powder into the base of the bar- rel and also sent some grains up into the nipple which was soon to be covered with the percussion cap, thus "priming" it, so that the cap would not explode with- out exploding the powder. Now he withdrew the ramrod, dropped it back into its place beneath the barrels, measured out the shot with the same acquired skill with which he had measured the powder, and let it flow rattling into the barrel. The old man's boys could not help noticing that the rolling of the shot down the long barrel made a peculiarly, musical sound. The old-timer used to think that this was the most musical sound in the world; it was associated with fair skies, broad fields and deep, dim woods and with thrilling sport- Such surroundings would make almost any musical sound; and this sound was musical to begin with. Next came the wadding for the shot — just about as much as for the powder, but more carefully and lightly pressed in. If the hunter wished to bring down large game or for any reason to plump his shot into one spot he wet it in his mouth before he put it into the gun. Both barrels loaded and the ramrod back in its place, the hunter rested the gun on his left arm, half cocked both barrels and proceeded to take his round box of caps from his pocket with his right hand and put two of these little detonating engines on the nipples. It was always necessary to have good caps and keep them dry, for nothing in the old timer's experience was more distressing than to get an excellent aim and then have the cap snap without discharging the gun. When the old man took with him the boys on the occasion referred to the latter watched this long loading process and wondered how men could ever have been content to take up so much time getting ready to fire. But they did not realize that a gun of this sort was a big improvement on all that had gone before and that percussion caps had marked almost as great an advance as breech loading arms were to make afterward. There have been hunters on the Coast, even in recent times, who have refused to give up their old muzzle loaders for improved weapons. Some ten years ago there died at Treka an old backwoodsman named Alexander Tyler, who was commonly known as "Long Aleck." He was a Tennessean of the Daniel Boone type. He crossed the plains in 1851, carrying with him an ancient Kentucky rifle, muzzle loading, of course, and five feet three inches long. It matched well the stature of "Long Aleck," for that worthy stood six feet three inches in his stock- ings. He was for all the rest of his life a miner in the wild districts, and it is known that with this rifle he killed many Indians. A colosal enterprise for the preservation of big game is being undertaken in New Brunswick, where a syndicate of a hundred American plutocrats has obtained a lease of all the lands of the New Bruns- wick Railway Company. The area to be enclosed is 1,700,000 acres, and over £20,000 will be spent in its development. A splendid club-house is to be erected, a corps of guides organized, a chain of hunting camps will be established, and boats and launches will be provided for fishermen. The dis- trict is noted for its big game, moose and caribou deer and the black bear being found in abundance. Saturday, December 28, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN SHOOTING ON STILTS. In the early autumn of 19 — good Dame Fortune brought me an invitation from an old school friend, a Frenchman, to join him in Paris, and accompany him to his home which was situated near La Rochelle in the west of France. The letter came most oppor- tunely, as I was becoming weary of myself, and longing to get away for a few weeks; the weather was simply atrocious, and almost every one was in the country shooting with their friends. I had only returned from Ireland a few months previously, and was as a stranger in the land. Had there been any vacillation in my mind as to accepting the cordial invitation, one sentence would have decided it. That was, 'Bring your gun, and, if possible, a good retriever. There are any quantity of fowl in the surrounding marshes.' That decided the matter; I borrowed a dog, and the 8 p. m. mail from Victoria the following night had 'Nep' and I as passengers. We just had a run round Paris. There was nothing new, therfore nothing specially attractive; so, after two nights' festivities, we mutually agreed to quit for La Rochelle, where we safely arrived in due course. I was most warmly greeted by a family that had long been familiar with me by name, and before many hours had passed I was quite at home in the quaint chateau, that still bore trace of the famous siege of Monseigneur le Cardinal Richelieu. Next morning we started early for the marshes, and commenced field operations. These marshes, or landes, as they are called, lie between La Rochelle and Biarritz, and are as much like an Irish bog as anything to which they can be compared. In the Gascony marshes tracks of sound hard land run in all directions through them; but here, directly you reached the outskirts of the marsh, it was just that and nothing else. Slimy mud, more or less soft according to the soil, produced a rank undergrowth, intersected by pools of water covered with aquatic growth, reeds and rushes, and what in England we term "Cat o' nine tails," growing six or seven feet in height. We tried along the edge, but, only having ordinary laced boots coming about half-way up the calf of the leg, we simply splashed ourselves freely with mud and water, and never saw a bird. Old "Nep" was in his element, and found any quantity; but the reeds grew so high, we could not see them, unless they crossed one of the open spaces. "Confound it," said my friend; "I thought we should have been in better luck than this. All that remains to us is to do as the Romans do when at Rome, and as the 'landes' fowlers do when fowling in the 'landes.' Can you walk on stilts?" he queried suddeuly. "Well, it's a few years since I tried," I answered, "but I used to be rather a good hand in the old days. Why do you ask?" "See that man over there? Thafs a professional fowler. Let's go and engage him for to-morrow to find stilts, and show us the best ground." This fowler was the quaintest looking figure I ever saw. Clad in the short round jacket, knee- breeches, gaiters, and cap of the province, he car- ried a gun in his hands, and at his back was slung a long light pole, about seven feet long, having three finger-like hooks of iron attached to the lower end; thus equipped, he stalked along on a pair of stilts that were firmly strapped to his legs at the ankle and knee. The stilts were fully five feet high, and he towered above the reeds like Gulliver among the Lilliputians. By his side trotted a dog, usual cur type of any French village. The bargain was soon struck, he promising to bring us some stilts that evening, so as to give us time to have a little practice. Great fun we had with them when they came, and we speedily had every servant of the family watching our gyrations in the courtyard. I soon became fairly at home on mine, but Alphonse was in sore trouble, and staggered from wall to wall in a somewhat erratic manner. However, an hour's fun worked wonders, and next morning we sallied forth at our fowler's call, and speedily en- tered the marsh. It was with no small feeling of envy on my part that I watched the easy swing of our guide and con- trasted it with our own plodding steps. As we progressed, fowl rose almost every step. 'Nep' had made friends with 'Sancho,' and they worked most amicably. We, standing high above the reeds, could see by their waving where the dogs were, and, as duck, teal, and snipe rose, in quick succession, we duly accounted for a fair average. "This is fine fun, old man," said I, "but it cramps your feet dreadfully." "Then lets turn back, it's no use wearying our- selves. We are not here for a day only." "Right!" responded I; "thought I would fain shoot and watch that dog Sancho retrieve all day." He was a most wonderful animal, shaggy, bull- headed, coarse in every point, and of a dingy yellow and white color, but with an expression of 'bonhom- mie' in his face that made us good friends at once. That dog would flush a bird, and then stand at point. Bang! went the gun, and he would turn his head knowingly on one side and listen. If he heard the 'swish' of a body falling in reeds, away he would go for it; but if not, he quietly resumed his beating. 'Nep' was a good dog, but he was utterly lost here, and I do not think he retrieved two birds out of ten. As we approached the edge of the marsh, a heron went towering up behind Alphonse. "Let me have it! Let me have it!" he cried, and bending back he raised his gun and fired. Down came the heron; but, alas for the vanity of human greatness, down also went Alphonse. He had leant too far back, and the recoil had completed the work. There he lay, flat on his back, partly covered with mud, and wholly with water. Quick as thought, our guide caught him behind the neck with his hook and pulled him to a sitting posture. "Sit up, sir; sit up." "Oh, yes," said my friend, "»it up is easy enough, but how about get up?" "You must cut the lashing of the stilts and wade out," was the reply. A rueful glance at me, and he bowed to the in- evitable, and following our pilotage, toon reached firmer soil. After that, we went nearly every day to the marsh, and had excellent sport, without further mishaps. At times there would be half-a-dozen or more of these strange-looking fowlers in sight, and most comical they looked when viewed from the distance. I jotted them down in my note-book as another •rara avis' in the world of sport, and came away after a most enjoyable time, full of regret at leaving. We cannot tell what the future holds, but I trust it will be my good fortune to pay another visit to La Rochelle. CANINE EDUCATION. INTERSTATE ASSOCIATION. The able work of the Handicap Committee has been recognized by the Interstate Association in the following set of resolutions forwarded by Mr. Shaner: Pittsburg, Pa., November 27. — Honorary Member Interstate Association. — A mail vote of the stock- holders of the Interstate Association, taken under date of November 26th, resulted in the following pre- amble and resolutions being adopted: "Whereas, a little dissatisfaction has been openly expressed in regard to the handicapping done at the 1907 Interstate Association tournaments by mem- bers of the Handicap Committees who so kindly undertook the thankless task of awarding penalties for expert work with the shotgun; and "Whereas, It has been held that it was mandatory upon the Handicap Committees at the five Interstate Association tournaments to place contestants at 23 yards; and "Whereas, Such a ruling would be arrogating to ourselves an important part of the duties imposed upon the members of the committees by virtue of their officers; therebore, be it "Resolved, That the duty imposed upon the com- mittees and what the Interstate Association did in- sist upon and provide for in its programs was that no contestant, however expert he might be, should be placed farther from the traps than the 23-yards mark. Everything else in the handicapping line it left to the acknowledged good judgment of the individual members of the Committees. "Resolved, That their work was well done, was, we believe, fully proved by the result of the events in which that work figured, and we, the stockholders of the Interstate Association, tender our thanks for the services so kindly rendered, and our apprecia- tion of the care and thought given to the allotment of handicaps at Richmond, Va., Chicago, 111., Boston, Mass., Denver, Colo., and Spokane, Wash., by the following named gentlemen; Messrs. Elmer E. Shaner, Pittsburg, Pa.; B. Waters, New York, N. Y.; C. M. Powers, Decatur, 111.; W. D. Townsend, Omaha, Neb.; Dr. Edw. F. Gleason, Boston, Mass. Also to those gentlemen who gave their services substituting for members of the Handicap Committee who were absent. "Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Association, and a copy thereof be transmitted to each of the gentlemen who served on the committees, and to each of the sportsmen's journals honorary members of the Association." Very truly yours ELMER E. SHANER, Secretary-Manager. DISTANCE HANDICAPS. Many systems have been tried to place trap shoot- ers on an equal footing, but it is now the general opinion that there is no fairer plan than handicap- ping by distance. It has been proved that when a shooter misses the clay bird from the 16 yards mark, he seldom makes the same mistake twice in suc- cession; but if he is placed at 20 yards or further, he may miss several, and never be certain as to the reason for his doing so. Every long-distance shot has to shoot as quickly as he can in order not to increase the distance from his target, and it is this top speed which often causes him to miss. It has been proved by experiments and tables worked out on averages that this system of handicapping is certain in its action, and that a 90 per cent, man when placed further and further back will, as if fol- lowing a certain law, gradually lose his superiority and become an 80 or 70 per cent man. And the reason is not difficult to explain, for, at a short distance even the fringe of the load is going with sufficient force and compactness to smash a clay bird; but as every yard tends to diminish the strik- ing force of the shot, and more particularly to spread it, it stands to reason that, leaving out the question of accuracy of shooting, which, naturally, suffers much more as the distance grows, a considerable penalty is imposed on the shooter. As these instructions are written mostly for the benefit of the novice, it is necessary to give a list and definition of the commands in common use in handling the dog. Of course any onecan train his dog to obey any commands he chooses to adopt, as there is no inherent potency in one word as com- pared with another when used as a command; but when one buys or sells a dog for field work it is well to know and use such commands as have re- ceived the sanction of usage. In any case it is de- sirable, for the sake of convenience, that each com- mand consists of not more than one or two words, and those should be distinctly different from those used in any other command. Nearly all the com- mands have correspondi-ig signals, so that the shooter may be able to handle his dog silently when working near game, or, for that matter, when work- ing at all; but they are specially useful when there is any probability that the shooter's voice would alarm the birds. The signals also serve to assist in handling the dog when the shooter's voice cannot be readily heard, as when the dog is working far away, or when he was upwind from the shooter. The following are sufficient for the requirements of field work: — "Come in" is the order which denotes that the dog is forthwith to come to the trainer. A few pro- longed blasts on the whistle have the same signific- ance. "Heel" is the order given to the dog when he is to get behind, and follow behind the trainer. A motion of the hand to the rear is the corresponding signal. "High on," some years ago, was considered the most elegant command to use in ordering a dog to begin ranging. "Go on," or "Get away," is the command now com- monly used for that purpose. A wave of the hand forward, or a wave of the hand accompanied with a snap of the finger or a simple click of the tongue has the same significance. "Drop," is the command commonly given when the dog is required to lie down. The orders more in use some years ago are "Charge," and "Down charge," but they are now almost obsolete. The right or left hand raised a little higher than the level of the head is the signal for the dog to drop. "Hold up" signifies that the dog is to rise to his feet, and therefore it is given to him when he is dropped or lying down. A slight beckon with the hand or forefinger has the same significance. As the dog is rarely in the position required by the drop except when obedient to that command, the signal to rise is in accord with his inclination, hence is soon learned and eagerly watched for. A click of the tongue also serves the same purpose. The dog can also be trained to obey orders given by the whistle, each order having a distinct note or notes which are used invariably with it. This, how- ever, is an unnecessary refinement and of but little practical use in actual work. They are, moreover, rather difficult to teach to any dogs other than the most intelligent ones. The foregoing are the commands which are used the most and they are of constant service, whether the dog is idling about the house or working in the field. "Fetch" is the command used in ordering the dog to retrieve. "Find" denotes that the dog is to seek for a dead or wounded bird. "Seek" and "Seek dead" are sometimes used for this purpse, but less so now than formerly. Obedience to "Toho" was formerly considered essential in a dog's education. It is the order which denotes that the dog is to stop and stand still. The trainer was supposed to derive great assistance from it in teaching the dog to point, for in times past it was commonly supposed that the trainer taught the dog to point. As "Toho" was very plausible in theory, and served well to stuff a part of a book on instruction, it did a graceful service in that respect. It is one of the most difficult orders to enforce, and the discipline required to make the dog reliably obedient is, in most instances, a hundred times more difficult to establish than it is to teach the dog to point. After the trainer had taught it by much pains, he had little opportunity to use it; for, inexplicable as it is, few, if any, considered the fact that out of the total opportunities for the dog to point birds, the trainer would not know the cor- rect time and place wherein to order the dog to make his stand, he not knowing where the birds were, or indeed whether there were any at all. If by any chance the trainer did know where the birds were he could seldom get the dog into the right position to fit the order — for it follows as a se- quence that if the trainer saw the birds the dog could scent them — and the attempt to get him in the right place with the bawling out of "Toho" at the same time seldom failed to flush the birds. Again, if the dog by chance did stop to the order without having a scent of the birds it was a mean- ingless act, and if he really got a scent of them, he in his excitement paid no more attention to the order than he paid to the murmur of the breezes. He might be delightfully obedient in the yard, or even in the field when game was not present, and absolutely unmanageable when on game. A further absurdity is that the dog learns to point from ex- perience, some taking to it quite readily and natural- ly almost from the beginning. To force a dog to stop and stand still when he is roading vhick belonged to John M. Potts, afterward noted for his opposition to the seces- sion of Virginia. Some large horses were imported into New England in 1630 from Denmark, but were found to be too large for the best service there and soon disappeared. In colonial times the stallions were kept at work for nine months in the year, and this work was not only ad- vantageous to the owners, but was un- doubtedly a benefit to the horses and the colts begotten by them. Every bone, sinew and muscle in the bodies of the sires being hardened and strengthened by labor, they were en- abled to transmit a strong constitu- tion to their colts, which were foaled in perfect health and strength. Not only did these hard working stallions get better colts, but they were better behaved and more easily handled in the coupling season. — Tribune. HYPOTHESIS OF HEREDITY. The fundamental principles of poul- try breeding are few and simple. The mechanism of a violin is simple — four strings and a bow — so simple that it requires many years of arduous toil to complete its mastery, but under the magic of a master it stands unrivaled in the world of music — the king of in- struments. So with the principles of breeding; the practical application of those principles is beginning to attract the highest efforts of which the mind is capable. Every breed and each va- riety owes its existence to two latent forces of nature — the inheritance of ancestry, habits acquired through many generations, and constitutional vitality — in a word, heredity, and the force of circumstances controlled by surroundings. The eternal force of creation acts slowly but surely. We note a variety of one breed for a season and are unable to remark a change, yet we know by the immuta- ble law of nature that a latent force is at work — the unchangeable law of the universe is change — and retro- gression or progression is in effect. Note the same strain year after year and the fulfillment of this law be- comes apparent. Slight, perhaps — very slight — but slowly and surely the change will be noted either for good or for bad. Let this fact, then, im- press itself upon every breeder, whether for utility or for fancy, that there isn't a bird of any breed or of any variety that is not slowly under- going this change. The vital force of the bird will attempt to adopt ten- dencies acquired through generations of ancestry to the necessities of exist- ence. With an understanding of the laws that govern these changes it is the province of the breeder to direct these tendencies and direct the inter- action of the eternal forces. The types nearest the ideal today are the result of careful direction of vital tendencies through selection and re- striction. Scientific breeding is just beginning to be studied. Its possibilities can not be estimated. In the past, those who sought certain results did so thorough guesswork rather than other- wise. The underlying principles that govern the tremendous life forces were but partially known . Order is now being brought out of chaos. The breeder of today is beginning to ob- serve, to study and to learn. To in- telligently guide the inherent life forces into new creations of better type, a knowledge of the underlying principles that govern must be known. The plan of the universe is progres- sion. The things of today are better than those of yesterday. The plants and animals of today are better than those a thousand years hence. Zo- ologically it is the plan of nature to ignore the individual that the type may be preserved. Eventually the type is destroyed to be succeeded by a new and better one. Through each succeeding stage, we note first pro- gression, then retrogression, to be suc- ceeded by still further progression. Through each succeeding step for- ward, then backward, then forward again, it is nature's plan to cross genera, species and varieties the pur- pose of which seems to be to create general disturbance that will later result in the combination of individual tendencies which in succeeding gen- erations become disassociated and variously reproduced in other combi- nations. It is within the province of the breeder, therefore, to take ad- vantage of these tendencies and guide these life forces to earlier progression at an infinite saving of time by avoid- ing the retrogressive stages. A knowl- edge of zoology and biology, the abil- ity to correctly estimate the action of inherent and circumstantial forces and last, but not least, a definite plant constantly in view are necessary to successfully guide these life forces to progression without retrogression. In nature's crossing we note that the process is very siuw. requiring often centuries to accomplish her purpose, which by artificial methods may be accomplished in as many years. Each breed and each variety of the domestic poultry is the result of a cross. The numerous breeds and varieties owe their origin to the forces that constitute heredity and environ- ment. The type in none of these has ever been constant, nor will it,-f-OF the inherent life force must adapt it- self to the forces of environment, or become obliterated. There must be progression along the line of the ideal or there will be retrogression. It is the purpose of nature to preserve life and perpetuate it but she is seemingly unmindful of quality. She has given the world the jungle fowl but she has never improved upon it so far as we know. Given time, and there can be no doubt of the result, for progression is nature's law. It is therefore left to the breeder to not only aid in perpetu- ating life, but' to guide the inherent life forces into useful channels by" crossing and by radically changing the surrounding conditions. In at- taining certain results, we want most to keep the ideal in mind with a defi- nite plan constantly in view to attain the end We want a description of the individual ancestry in a lineal de- scent, for we know that both good and bad traits will be transmitted through generations and in time be- come fixed to such an extent that these same traits will be reproduced in each succeeding generation; given these, and we select for our breeders the individuals nearest our ideal. The same ideal must be kept in mind year after year. Year afcer year the blood line must be restricted. Year after year, with patience and persistence, each individual destined for the breed- ing pen must be carefully selected with reference to the special object to be attained. In working along these lines, almost any feature in a bird may be intensified — that is, the trait will be transmitted to the progeny in an intensified form. Time and pa- tience are potent factors in molding the type and a knowledge of inherited tendencies, with the ability to direct them, is essential. — C. S. Gorline, in Des. Farmer. BEN: A CLEVER HORSE. When I first became acquainted with Ben he was assisting in the erec- tion of some telegraph poles along a railroad, and he was working as in- telligently as any of the men. There was a certain independence about the animal that rendered him_ trustworthy to a remarkable degree. Ben knew what was expected of him as soon as his breakfast was finished, as well as any man in the gang — bet- ter than some of them. His first duty was to walk over a bridge across the river which separated him from his field of labor. This he did unattended, although the bridge was a rude affair, consisting of sleepers some distance apart. His orders from his master were brief, and seldom required repetition. "All ready Ben! Go on!" With a low whinny, the horse would back out of his stall, rub his nose gently against his master's shoulder, and then take up his line of march Upon reaching the bridge, which was but a short distance from the stable. Ben usually stopped a mo- ment, as if considering. Then he would put one foot carefully upon the first sleeper as if to test its strength; and finding it all right, he would be- gin his cautious walk across. People who were in the habit of watching him noticed that while he used his forefeet with the same confidence as when he was in level ground, he felt his way more cautiously with his hind feet, never putting them firmly down until he was sure of his footing. The sight of the horse walking across the bridge in the morning and again at night was always witnessed by an interested gathering of people. Once across the bridge, Ben's work for the day was fairly begun. He un- derstood perfectly that his next duty was to report for service. He would walk leisurely up through a gang of men until he came to the one who had charge of him during working hours. Then he would back around and wait patiently five, ten, fifteen minutes, .if necessary for a long pole with chain attachment to be fastened to him. This pole Ben knew was to be car- ried to a certain hole, and left there; . and he also knew that the next pole he carried was to be left at the hole just beyond. When he reached his des- tination, he would back around and leave the pole_ almost at the edge of the hole where it was to" be set up, stand until some one came to unhitch the chain and throw it over his back, go for another pole, wait for it to be hitched on and start off again without a word being spoken. All day the horse plodded back and forth, never once making the mistake of leaving" two poles at the same hole. Ben knew just as well as any of the men when the noon bell rang. Then, instead of- keeping on at his work, he would walk off in the direction of the restaurant where he dined, which was a shed nearby, and here he would stand until his jations were dealt out to him. His water he always went for himself, taking a long draught from a large tub at a puifip on a neighboring corner. Everybody in the vicinity knew and ; loved the horse and" spoke to him as one addresses a companion. Many a juicy apple, accompanied by a loving pat, varied the monotony of his daily round of duties. And when the time . came for Ben to leave for other fields of labor there was a feeling of genu- ine sorrow in the community as at the loss of a faithful companion and friend. — Youth's Companion. o According to a recent hog feeding experiment in Virginia, linseed -meal is the best market feed to combine with corn. With a mixture' contain- ing 200 pounds corn meal and 39.5' pounds linseed meal, it took 3.6 pounds of feed to make a pound of gain. With a mixture containing 100 pounds corn meal and 39.5 pounds linseed meal, it took only 3.1 pounds of feed to make a pound of gain. Just as good re- sults, however, were obtained by feed- ing skim milk (at 20 cents per 100 pounds) in addition to meal. Cotton seed meal was 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 28, 1907. KILLING POULTRY FOR MARKET. Killing is done in two ways. The plan most in favor Is to dislocate the neck. This is done by holding the legs of the bird firmly in the left hand just over the operator's hip, with the back of the bird toward you. Seize the head of the bird with the right hand, the forefinger back of the neck, the crown of the bird in the palm of the hand and the other three fingers in front under the head. Draw the head down over the right knee, stretch the neck and bend the head backwards, dislo- cating the neck. Draw an inch and a half from the neck, hold the head so as to allow the blood to collect in the neck. This method of killing gives a jucer, better flavored product than does that of letting the blood out by cutting deeply with a sharp pointed knife into the roof of the chicken's mouth just below the eyes from the inside, of course. Plucking should begin immediately after the neck is broken. Pull the quill feathers of the tail and wings and breast Never allow the chicken to cool before plucking, as the flesh is sure to tear if plucked cold. Leave a couple of inches of feathers on the neck nearest the head, a little rough around the hocks and last joint at tip of wing. Pluck all the rest clean, leaving no pin feathers. Do not tear the flesh. If you should happen to do so in your hurry, be sure to draw the skin together with a white thread. Leave your bird looking as attractive as possible. As soon as you have fin- ished plucking, fold the legs up along the breast and place the bird's breast down, in a shaping board, cover with a paper and place on its back a brick or iron. The shaping board is made with inch lumber. It is simply a right angled trough, six inches deep and six feet long. It should be tipped up a little and the birds placed in it side by side with weights to press them into shape. Allow them to cool twelve to twenty hours before packing. They should be packed neatly in a box three feet long, twelve inches deep and twelve inches wide. The box should be lined with parchment paper to keep the fowl clean and dry. Pine or basswood make good boxes. Cedar is apt to taint the meat. Having a first-class product, you should aim to have it reach the best customers in order that your products may have a ready market. Always have the best article and there will be no danger in regard to its dis- position at a good remuneration. — - Professor W. J. Kennedy, Iowa Ex- periment Station. o The Merino sheep industry in Ver- mont is again entering an era of pros- perity that presages a boom. While by no means approaching the palmy days of thirty years ago, the industry is reviving and each year for a decade past has shown an increase in ship- ments of fancy strains of Merino breeding sheep to Africa and Aus- tralia. Warranted to give satisfaction. GOMBAILT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM A safe, speedy and positive cure for Curb, Splint, Sweeny, Capped Hocfc, Strained Tendons, Pounder, 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. Aa * HTMAS REMIDT for Bhei>- mallim, Spralni, Sore Throat, et*., it Is inT&lu&ble. Every bottle of Canitlc Baliam sold is Warrantee to give satisfaction. Price SI. GO per bottl* Sold by dnurgisis, or sent bv ei- press, charges paid, with foil directions for its use. Sei.d for descriptive circulars, testirni>- nlals, etc Address TH1 UW HCt-VLLLIilS COIPaKT, Cleveland, Ob- If cattle are to be finished during the winter season they must be fed a good ration of grain and roughage, the grain constituting a large part of the ration. If, however, they are to be finished on grass the following summer, it is better to feed during the winter, so that they will make very- moderate gains and be somewhat thin, though in healthy condition. Cattle that have been wintered on a heavy grain ration do not gain well when turned out on grass in the spring. Fairmont Hotel Management of Palace Hotel Co. A Guarantee of Excellence The only large hotel commanding a view of our incomparable bay. The best located hotel in the world, as it is the most convenient to the business centers, while its elevation affords wholesome ad- vantages in the way of pure air. sunshine and the absence of all annoyances connected with the rebuilding of a great city. -.'-EUROPEAN PLAN -:■ Rates, single: $2.50, $3, $4, $5, $6, $7, $8. Suites: $10, $12, $14, $16, $.18, $20 .EVERY ROOM WITH BATH. Music a feature at Dinner and in the Foyer, evenings. Address FAIRMONT HOTEL STALLION CARDS Folders, Posters and Pamphlets Compiled and Printed. PEDIGREES TABULATED Giving Performances of the get of sires and dams. Typewritten, ready to frame. STALLION SERVICE BOOKS, $1.00 With index and blank notes for ser- vice fee. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal- DIVIDEND NOTICE, THE SAVINGS AND' LOAN SOCIETY, 101 Montgomery St., Cor. Sutter has declared a dividend for the term ending December 31, 1907, at the rate of three and eight-tenths (3 S-10) per cent per annum on all deposits, free of taxes, and pavable on and after Thursday, January 2. 190S. Dividends not calle'd for are added to and bear the same rate of interest as principal. EDWIN BONXELL, Gashier. STAM B. PILLY FOB SALE. A coming three-year-old. entered and paid up on in Pacific Breeders' Futurity and Stanford Stakes, sired by Stam E. 2:11^4. dam Henrietta by Boodle 2:12%; second dam Flora H.. dam of Thomp- son 2:1-114, and Bonetti (trial 2:14%); third and fourth dams by producing sires. Is now in Henry Helman's string at Pleasanton, where she can be seen. Trotted a mile in 2:50 as a two-year-old. An excellent prospect. For further par- ticulars address HENRY" HAHB, 2125 Euena Vista Ave., Alameda. FIVE CHOICE HOESES FOB SALE. Bay gelding < 3 ) by Searchlight, out of La Muscovita, the dam of Yolanda 2:14*4. This colt is a nice big fellow, 16 hands, and can trot a 2:30 clip. Bay gelding (2) by Stam B. 2:11, out of same dam; a very handsome colt, that can beat a three-minute gait. Bay gelding (3) by Searchlight 2:03%, out of mare by Director 2:17, that will learn to pace fast. Billy B. (trial 2:13). brown gelding, by a son of Button, 16 hands, weighing 1100 pounds; a very nice horse. Auget Baron (trial 2:15). All of these horses are sound, thor- oughly broke, in splendid condition, and can be seen at Pleasanton race track. Inquire there of G. H. FABMEB, or JOHN GREEN, 1918 Steiner St., San Francisco, Cal. .tTHE-H0* »^^^E£Bi5teredtr.& Patent Office *»^>«< SPAVIN CURE Isn't This a Clincher? Hartford, Conn., Dec. 2, 1907. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton. N. Y. Gentlemen: Tour SAVE- THE -HORSE is a wonderful discovery. It does more than you claim. A little over a year ago Saint Anthony (sorrel gelding) in- jured one of his tendons. It was the worst case I ever saw. He could not touch his foot to the ground for weeks. I had several veterinarians and they said he would never go sound. Know- ing he was a good colt I meditated for a long time, reading all the advertise- ments for such cases, decided on SAVE- THE-HORSE, and to my surprise it cured him, so that I drove him in more races the past season than any " other horse in my stable. He was six times first, nine times second, three times third, once fourth, and I gave him a record of 2:15*4 over half-mile track, and he is sound to-day. PERCY BURXHAM. 96 New Britain Ave. "Save-the-Horse" permanently cures Spavin, Ringbone (except low Ringbone) Curb, Thoroughpin. Splint, Shoe Boil, Wind Puff, Injured Tendons, and all lameness without scar or loss of hair. Horse may work as usuaL 35.00 Fer 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 Dealers or Express Paid. Troy Chemical Co. Binghamton, N.Y. Formerly Troy. X. Y. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. FOB SALE. A perfectly matched driving team, mare and gelding, six and seven years, dark bays, city broke, and excellent driv- ers. Full brother and sister, sired by Silas Skinner, dam a well bred mare. Handsome and good travelers. For fur- ther particulars and price, address D. J. F., Breeder & Sportsman Office. Free Veterinary Book Be your own horse doctor. Book enables you to cure all the common ailments, curb, splint, spavin, lameness, etc Prepared by the makers of Tuttle's Elixir The world's greatest horse remedy. £100 reward for failure to Cure above diseases where cure is possible. Write for the book. Postage 2c. nrTTLE'S ELIXIR CO., 52 Beverly St, Boston, Mass. Los Anoele*. W. A. Shaw, Mgr.. 1S21 Now England A». Ecxare of all blister t: only temfsrary relit/, if any. FOB SALE — SETTER PTJPS, Pedigreed English Setter Pups, two months old. Address M. PERRY, 454 West Santa Clara St., San Jose. SAN FRANCISCO SAVINGS TJNION. N, W. Corner California and Mont- gomery Streets. For the half year ending December 31st, 1907, a dividend has been declared at the rates per annum of four and one-tenth (4 1-10) per cent on term de- posits and three and three-fourths ( 3 34 ) per cent on ordinary deposits, free of taxes, pavable on and after Thursday, January 2d. 1908. Depositors are entitled to draw their dividends at any time during the suc- ceeding half year. A dividend not drawn will be added to the deposit ac- count, become a part thereof and earn dividend from January 1st. LOVEL.L, WHITE, Cashier. DIVIDEND NOTICE, THE G-ER5IAN SAVINGS AND LOAN SOCIETY. 526 California Street. For the half year ending December 31, 1907, a dividend has been declared at the rate of three and eight-tenths (3 8-10) per cent per annum on all de- posits, free of taxes, payable on and after Thursday. January 2, 1908. Divi- dends not called for are added to and bear the same rate of interest as the principal from January 1, 19GS. GEORGE TOt'RNT, Secretary. WM. F. EGAN, M. R. C. V. S. VETERINARY SURGEON 1155 Golden Gate Ave. Branch Hospital, corner Webster and Chestnut Streets, SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. CALIFORNIA PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., High Class Art — in — HALFTONES AND LINE ENGRAVING Artistic Designing", 141 Vclencia St. San Francisco COLLIE AND BLOODHOUND PUP- PIES FOR SALE. Best bred Young Stock on the Coast. Sires and Dams winners on the Bench and Workers in the Field. Address T. S. GRIFFITH, Glen Tana Collie Kennels, Spokane, Wash. BUBBEEOID ROOFING Weather Proof, Acid Proof. Fire Re- sisting. BONESTELL, BICEABDSON & CO., 473-485 Sixth St.. San Francisco. Cal. „Q cQPAfs^ ^ Si' CAPSULES to *E® IN?** W. HIGGINBOTTOM LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEER Office With E. Stewart & Co., 297 Valencia St., S. F. Branch Office With Star Horse Market, Fresno. CaL Write for Terms and Datea- JERSETS, HOLSTEINS AND DDR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles. 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 Mateo. BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers in PAFBB 1400-1450 4th St.. San Francisco. CaL Blake, Moffitt & Towne, Ljs Angeles. Blake, McFall & Co.. Portland. Oregon. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. San Francisco. Cal., Oct. 12. 1907. The H. D. Cowles Co., otherwise known as the Cowles-Payne Co., a partnership, is this day dissolved. I will not be re- sponsible for any debts contracted from this date on account of the above named partnership. C. S. PAYNE. FOB SALE. Lady's driving horse, winner of first prize and cup at Pasadena Horse Show of 1907. Seal brown gelding, stands 15.3, eight years old and absolutely sound. Apply to or address B. J. DB SABLA, 110 Sutter St. San Francisco, CaL TbeyLicKlti As they waait it. ' COMPRESSED PURE-SALT BRICKS •n PATENT FEEDERS. The sane, economical, bandy I way of salting animals. AsK Dealers. A Write us for Booh. L BtLMONlSMtMMYii) PATENTEESrWNUFKTURERS-BROOKLYN.N.Y Saturday, December 2S, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN TOM DILLON — Agent for — John B. Stetson's Hats Orders filled by mail. Van Ness Ave. & McAllister St., San Francisco. John Barduhn. formerly of the Thurlow Block John Kavanagh, formerly of the Palace Hotel Kavanagh & Barduhn Merchant Tailors 1124 Golden Gate Avenue, Between Buchanan and Webster Sts,, San Francisco, Cal. THREE HIGH CLASS HORSES FOB SALE TO CLOSE AN ESTATE. No. 1. Seal brown gelding, five years old, stands 16 hands, weighs 1,150 pounds. Sired by Direct 2:05*4, dam by Guy Wilkes 2:12^; second dam by Chas. Derby 2:20. This horse has never been trained, but is a fine driving horse and can trot a 2:40 gait. He is in every respect a very handsome and desirable animal, in first-class condition, very kind and gentle. No. 2. Bay filly coming three years old, stands 15.1 hands, is a trotter. Sired by Greco B. 2:12%, dam by Poscora Hay ward; second dam by Williamson's Belmont. She is a remarkably fine filly, gentle and kind, has been broken but four weeks, and think she can show a three-minute gait. No. 3. Bay gelding, coming three years old, natural pacer. Sired by Wil- liam Harold 2:13*4; first dam by Luster 2:22; second dam by Richard's Elector 2170; third dam by Chieftain 721; fourth dam by Williamson's Belmont; fifth dam by imported Langford. Has been broken but two months, and shows great natural speed. Stands 15.3 hands, weighs 1,075 pounds. Is developed like a four or five-year-old. Very handsome and in first-class condition. A real show horse, with the kindest disposi- tion and every promise to become a great race horse. None of these horses wear boots or straps. They are not afraid of any- thing on the road, and I will guarantee each one to be sound and without blemish. For particulars address or apply to H. OLSEN. 814 B St., Haywards, Cal. f'K'lBH S\XK A- Son Mil 3-'d sUr'-i ( irfkia-nd. Cal.. [in parte re. Brreders and :»..,. * fni pasi lo.ii) « .-..rs. All vai i< M - f'liU- ■ In- ■«. - ■?■». .-p ' lo«s ! i;„-. class bre^dlnff stock C rr^vpomlrni- = Racing ! New California Jockey Club Oakland Race Track OPENING DAY SATURDAY, NOV. 9 Races Commence at 1:40 P. M., Sharp. For special trains stopping at tlie track, take S. P. Ferry, foot of Market street; leave at 12, thereafter every 20 minutes until 1:40 P. M. No smoking in the last two cars, which are reserved for ladies and their escorts. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS, President. PERCY W. TREAT, Secretary. INFORMATION WANTED. A trainer and driver, who owns one of the best trotting bred stallions on this Coast, would like to communicate with some one who can suggest a good location for the stallion during the season of 1 90 S. Address GEO. T. ALGEO, P. O. Box 35, Irving-ton, Cal. GOOD ONES FOB SALE. A number of good mares, geldings, colts and fillies by such sires as McKin- ney. Searchlight, Lecco, James Madison, Daedalion, Morengo King and Bonnie McKinney. Good individuals, all kind and gentle. For further information and to see the horses apply to H, BUSING, Baca Track, Alameda, Cal. IMPOETED HACKNEY STALLIONS At one-half other people's prices. If you want bargains write at once to R. P. STERTCKER. "West Orange. N. J Seldom See a bijj knee like this, but your horse mav have a bunch or braise on his Ankle, Hock, Stine, Kne£ or Throat. ABSO RBINE will clean them off without laying the horse up. No blister, no hair gone. 82.00 per bottle, delivered. Book 8-C free. ABSORBINR, JR., for mankind. $1.00. Removes Soft Bunches, Cure: Varicose Veins, Varicocele, Hydroceiu Raptured Muscles or Ligaments, Enlarged Glands. Allays Tain. Mfd. only by W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield, Mass. For Sale by— Langley & Michaels, San Fran- cisco, Cal.; Woodward, Clark & Co., Portland, Ore. ; F. W. Braun Co., Los Angeles, Cal. ; Western Whosesale Drug Co., Los Angeles, Cal. ; Kirk, Geary & Co., Sacramento, Cal. ; Pacific Drag Co., Seattle, Wash, ; Spokane Drug Co., Spokane, Wash. 75 PER CENT 0F ALL HORSE OWNERS AND TRAINERS. USE AND RECOMMEND Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy -SOLD BY- W. A. Sayre Sacramento, Cal. R. T. Frasier Pueblo, Colo J. G. Read & Bro Ogden, Utah Jubinville & Nance Butte. Mont. A. A. Kraft Co Spokane, Wash. Thos. M. Henderson Seattle. Wash. C. Rodder Stockton, Cal Wm. E. Detels Pleasanton, CaL W. C. Topping San Diego, Cal Main-Winchester- Jepsen Co Los Angeles, Cal. H. Thornwaldson Fresno, Ca.l Jno. McKerron San Francisco, Cal. Jos. McTigue San Francisco, Cal. Brydon Bros Los Angeles, Cal. Gnaranteed under the Food and Dings Act, June 30, 1906. Serial Number 1219. Send Entries at Once TO OUR Combination Sale TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 10TH, 1908. We will receive Entries for this Sale up to January 10th, and limit the number to Fifty Horses. FRED H. CHASE & CO., 478 Valencia Street, San Francisco, Cal. JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Manufacturers, 418 W. Madison Street, Chicago Stale Agricultural Society OCCIDENT STAKE OF 1910 TROTTING STAKE FOR FOALS OF 1907 ENTRIES CLOSE JANUARY 1st, 1908 To be trotted at the California State Pair of 1910. Entries to close January 1, 1908, with J. A. Fileher, Secretary, at the office in Sacramento. One hundred dollars entrance, of which $10 must ac- company nominations ; $15 to be paid January 1, 1909, $25 to be paid January 1, 1910, and $50 thirty days before the race. The Occident Cup, of the value of $100, to be added by the 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. Nominations are not held for the full amount of entrance in case colt goes wrong ; only forfeit payments made, which relieves you from further responsibility, and declares entry out. Remember the Date of Closing is January 1, 1908. J. A. FLLCHER, Secretary. B. F. RUSH, President. Indiana and Ohio Paid up Capital $100,000.00 LIVESTOCK INSURANCE CO. Insures HORSES, MULES and CATTLE Against Death From Any Cause 31 00 000 00 Approved Bonds Deposited With the Auditor of State 9j.uu,uuu.uu of Ia41ana for ^e protection of an Policy Holders. (J. E. VAN CAMP, State Agent.) For Application Blanks and Information Address ARTHUR WOLF & CO., Resident Managers, 321 Merchants' Exchange, San Francisco, Cal. SMITH DOURSON & CO., City Agents. 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 Gat* Park. (Take Hayes, McAllister or Devlsadero Street Cars.) Best located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a cood roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exsreisa 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 WRITE BREEZE. HE'S THE DOCTOR. TELL HIM YOUR CARBURETER TROUBLES. If your Gas Engine, whether it is in an automobile or boat, does not run to suit you GET A TEXT BOOK SENT FREE. Agents: New York — Breeze Carbureter Co., 101 'W. 66th St. Philadelphia — Rittenhouse Garage. 214 So. 23d St. Toronto, Ontario. Can. — E. R. McKinlay, 16 Seaforth Ave. Chicago — Thos. H. McNevin, 70 La Salle St. Boston — V. J. Jacobs, 46 Columbus Ave. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE— BIG THING. Our Terms are Right. Our Goods are Right. There's Money In It. BREEZE CARBURETER CO., 280 Halsey St., Newark, N. J. SI, TALLION OWNER If In need of anything In the line of Stallion Cards compiled and -' Pet" ~ _Q ph Hoof Pads of all kinds for road or track. Breeding Hobbles, Stallion Supports. Pregnators and all Specialties for Stallions. Write for samples and prices. : : : : ; printed, Tabulated Pedigrees, Stock Catalogues, Horse Hooks, Stallion Service Books, Horse Cuts Id stock and made from photos. MAGNUS FLAWSJ. CO, 358 Dearborn St. CHICAGO^ 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 28, 1907, DID YOU EVER HEAR OF AN OFFER LIKE THIS? P Useful and Beautiful No other firm could offer this but us. This is the first time we have ever made this offer — this beauti- ful four-piece set of Silverware (guaranteed), full size for family use, packed in case. For Only 97c It is done solely to advertise our product and only one set will be sent to each family, with positively no duplicate or- ders. The plate is heavy and the pattern one of the latest and most fashionable — the famous "Rose." The pieces are FIT TO GRACE ANY TABLE AND WILL LAST FOR YEARS HPniTD TO r>AV This price includes all packing, shipping and de- v-TVL/Ej'IX I U-Urt 1 livery charges prepaid to your door. Send cash, money order, or 2c stamps to Dept. B., Rogers Silverware Co., No. 114 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK CAPITAL $3,000,000 SURPLUS $3,200,000 The First National Bank Of SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A General Banking Business Transacted. Travelers Letters of Credit is- sued, available in all the large cities of the world. Steel Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent In vaults that successfully withstood the fire of April, 1906. Trunks, Silver- ware and Packages Containing Valuables taken on storage in fire and burglar .proof steel vaults. ! The ROSS McMAHON I * ■ Awning and Tent Co. * * Tents, Hammocks, Awnings and Covers. Camping Outfits for Hunting J and Fishing Trips. 73 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. % Phone Temporary 2030. McMurray - McMurray g^^^BHHS McMURRAY Sulkies and Jogging Carts Standard the World Over. Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY, 531 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. Sales Agent for California. McMurray - McMurray Ij . ..-Four more in 2:16 have already been credited this season "McKINNEY" 2:11% to Making: his wonderful list still more remarkable. When writing -. mention this jSS.The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. The Coney Island Jocky Club RACE COURSE: OFFICE: Sheepshead Bay, N. Y. 571 Fifth Ave., New York Events Valued at $288,500, to Close THURSDAY, JANUARY 2d, 1908 For the June Meeting 1908 FOR THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARDS. THE SUBURBAN, Cash Value $25,0.00. By subscription of. $15 each, the only liability if declared February 20th, or $125 if left in; starters $125 additional. One Mile and a Quarter. THE COMMONWEALTH, $10,500 Added (Estimated Value $18,000). By sub- scription of $25 each, the only liability if declared May 1st, or $100 if left in; starters $100 additional. One Mile and a Quarter. THE ADVANCE, Cash Value $15,000. By subscription of $15 each, if declared by March 16th, $50 if by May 1st, or $125 if left in; starters $125 additional. One Mile and Five Sixteenths. THE JUNE HANDICAPS, $10,000 Added (Estimated Value $18,000). By sub- scription of $60 each, which entitles the entry to start in the following three events, without additional cost, viz.: The Coney Island, $3,000 Added. Six Furlongs. The Sheepshead Bay, $3,500 Added. One Mile. The Long Island, $4,000 Added. One Mile and a Furlong. THE EQUALITY, $3,000 Added (Estimated Value $6,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. One Mile. THE THISTLE, $3,000 Added. (Estimated Value $6,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. One Mile and a Furlong. FOR THREE YEARS OLD. THE SWIFT, $3,000 Added. (Estimated Value $6,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st), or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. Seven Furlongs. THE SPINDRIFT, $3,000 Added. (Estimated Value $6,000). By subscription , of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. One Mile and a Furlong. FOR TWO YEARS OLD. THE GREAT TRIAL, Cash Value $25,000. By subscription of $15 each, the only liability if declared by March 16th, or $50 if by April 15th, or $75 if by May 1st, or $200 if left in after the last named date; starters $250 additional. Six Furlongs. THE DOUBLE EVENT, Cash Value $20,000. By subscription of $15 each, the only liability if declared by March 16th, or $40 if by April 15th, or $75 if declared by May 1st, or $150 if left in after the last named date; starters $150 additional, which entitles them to start in both events, viz.: First Event, Cash Value $10,000. Five and a Half Furlongs. Second Event, Cash Value $10,000. Six Furlongs. THE ZEPHYR, $2,000 Added. (Estimated Value $5,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. Five and a Half Furlongs. THE SPRING, $2,000 Added. (Estimated Value $5,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. Six Furlongs. THE VERNAL, $2,000 Added. (Estimated Value $5,000). For Fillies. By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. Five Furlongs. STEEPLECHASES. THE INDEPENDENCE, $5,000 Added. (Estimated Value $8,000). In addition the N. S. & H. A. to present plate to the value of $250. By subscription of $50 each; starters $50 additional. About Two Miles and a Half. THE BEACON, $3,000 Added. (Estimated Value $5,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, or $30 if left In; starters $50 additional. . About Two Miles and a Half. THE INTRODUCTORY, $2,500 Added. (Estimated Value $4,000). By subscrip- tion of $25 each; starters $25 additional. About Two Miles. For the Autumn Meeting 1908 FOR THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARDS. THE CENTURY, Cash Value $20,000. By subscription of $15 each, the only liability if declared by March 16th, or $75 if by July 15th, or $150 if left in; starters $200 additional. One Mile and a Half. FOR THREE YEARS OLD. THE SEPTEMBER, $3,000 Added. (Estimated Value $6,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by July 15th, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. One Mile and Five Sixteenths. FOR TWO YEARS OLD AND UPWARDS. THE FLIGHT, $3,000 Added. (Estimated Value $6,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by July 15th, or $30 if left in; starters $50 additional. Seven Furlongs. FOR TWO YEARS OLD. THE FLATBUSH, $10,000 Added. (Estimated Value $17,000). By subscription of $25 each, the only liability if declared by July 15th, or $50 if left in; starters $50 additional. Seven Furlongs. THE GREAT EASTERN, Cash Value $7,500. By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by July 15th, or $25 if left in; starters $50 addi- tional. Six Furlongs. THE AUTUMN, $2,000 Added. Estimated Value $5,000). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by July 15th, or $25 if left in; starters $25 additional. Six Furlongs. For the Autumn Meeting 1910 THE FUTURITY, $10,000 Added. (Estimated Value $50,000). For the produce of mares covered in 1907. By subscription of $20 each, or only $10 if the money accompany the entry, the only liability if declared by November 1, 1909, or a further subscription of $50 each if declared by July 15, 1910, or $100 if left in; starters $250 additional. Six Furlongs. Entry Blanks May be Obtained at This Office, or From THE CONEY ISLAND JOCKEY CLUB 571 Fifth Avenue New York Saturday, December 28, 1907.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 ,J,fctt^WStel»>>>*Wtt>^>fc»WMMtrt*ft<^ At the Grand American Handicap Tournament held in Chicago, June 18th, 1907, the Amateur Championship Trophy and 79 per cent of the Purse were won by shooters who used Dupont Smokeless The High Average for the entire program was won by an Amateur using DUPONT Smokeless; and the Illinois Team No. 3 won the State Amateur Team championship with DUPONT Smokeless. Mr. Geo. L. Lyon won the Preliminary Handicap with "New Schultze." Mr. M. J. Maryott broke 96 out of 100 from the 18-yard mark, and tied with two other Amateurs in the first place for the Grand American Handicap, using "Infallible" Smokeless. E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. West Coast Division Office, Berkeley, California 9mt^mmmmmmmmmmmimmmit !£$$$Q$9i£S3Q$$ft3£$ WqWWMWWWWWS $10 Payments Due on Two- Year-Olds PACIFIC BREEDERS' FUTURITY STAKES No. 6 $7000 GUARANTEED FOR FOALS BORN 1906. $10 on Each Entry Must be Paid Not Later Than Thursday, January 2, 1908. Races to Take Place 1908 and 1909 $7,000— DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS —$7,000 94250 FOB TROTTING FOALS. $1750 FOR FACING FOALS. $800 TO NOMI- NATORS OF DAMS OF WINNERS AND $200 TO OWNERS OF STALLIONS. MONET DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: $3000 for Three-Year-Old Trotters. 200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of three- 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. $1000 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. E. Be Sure and Make This Payment. Address all Communications to the Secretary. P. HEALD, F. W. KELLEY, Secretary, President. 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. O. A. BREMER-LEWIS CO. Sporting Goods, Fisning Tackle, Guns,, Rifles, Re- volvers. Rifle and Shot- gun Stocks a Spe- | cialty. Ammunition. ONE-TRIGGER* )T ^K/Jv^-. ! 140 VAN NESS AVENUE, Gunsmiths. Lockshiths. Hardware. Shotgun and Rifle Cartridges Loaded to Order. Telephone, Market 2365. Near Hayes Street *>*»>»>*ftM>*>Mtft*>*fcfcM»fe*KfeRAn*nnftfc*fcnfc*>M>*fcft»»»n*>*»nftftn*«>x GOLCHER BROS., 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 £ Telephone 4 Temporary 1883 Formerly of Clabrough, Golcher GUNS FISHING TACKLE AMMUNITION SPORTING GOODS 51 1 Market St., San Francisco General Watts 2:09^i, World's Champion three-year-old stallion by "AXWORTHY" (3) 2:15y2 And winner of American Horse Breeder Futurity. It pays to book to such a sire. rehnuoTih^ou?nll The Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y. Tbm legged fforsef ure n the hall-mark of goods as perfect as brains, experience and inge- nuity, coupled with a modern and complete plant, can make them. Our object in adopting this trade-mark was to make it easy to distinguish Winchester goods from other makes, which equal them neither in quality nor reputation, and thus protect you and protect ourselves. We have done our part. Will you do yours by looking for the big red \j\j whenever buying anything in our line? The big red \ft is to guns, cartridges and loaded shells what the word "Sterling" is to silverware the world over. For your own protection we again ask you to "Look for the big red yy" WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. New Haven, Conn., U. S. A. pur 1907 New Model Three Bolted Gun embodies all of the requisite qualities of a perfect gun — safety, strength, durability, superior shoot- ing qualities, beautiful lines, nice balance, and in ot.r high grade guns very fine finish and richness of ornamentation. See cut No. 7 $300 list gun shown above — special price $213.75, ejector $]0 extra. We guarantee the three bolts to hold the gun tight for all time and not allow the gun to fly open in discharging. We guarantee the coil main springs forever against breaks and miss-fires. Send for 1907 Art Catalog describing improvements and special prices on eighteen grades $17.75 net to $300 list. ITHACA GUN CO., Dept. 15 - - ITHACA, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch: Phil B. Bekeart Co., 717 Market St., San Francisco Ask the Man Who owns a PARKER GUN why he would rather have it than any other Gun on the market — Then You'll Know why the PARKER is the Gun You want. PARKER BROS., meriden, conn (Catalogue on Application) NEW YORK OFFICE, 32 Warren Street